Just A Dash

Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes are back to talk about all the latest Texas women's soccer news. On the pod they're joined by Joey Ballewag, The Striker's San Diego Wave FC beat reporter.

The trio break down the dramatic opening weekend of the NWSL playoffs!

For Houston, that meant a stunning exit at the hands of Kansas City. A record-breaking crowd witnessed a dominant Dash fail to take its chances and leave on the wrong side of a 2-1 scoreline. 

Checking in on Southern California, the result was flipped. The Wave won its inaugural playoff match in extra-time with the help of some veteran players coming up clutch.

PLUS! The first-ever NWSL free agency period is on the horizon. We talk what it means, and how it will affect Houston and San Diego. 

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Just a Dash is back! Theo Lloyd-Hughe and Laura Gomez, along with a special guest Jenna Tonelli, who covers NJ/NY Gotham FC. 

• In this week's episode we chat about;
•  Houston Dash
• The game against Gotham FC, on Sunday
•  A little bit of international talk like Colombia qualifying for the World Cup, and much more.

Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes are back to talk about all the latest Texas women's soccer news. On the pod they're joined by Joey Ballewag, The Striker's new San Diego Wave FC beat reporter.

The trio break down the Dash's scintillating 4-1 win over the Chicago Red Stars and the Wave's raucous 0-0 with Racing Louisville over the weekend.

Then give their predictions and overall feelings about Houston and San Diego at the NWSL halfway point.

PLUS! International women's football round up and feelings. What we're looking out or this week around the world. 

#NoRacismInSpaceCity #LaToxica #LaJefa #WelcomeTed #LaQueEscapa #SustainableSpencer #GothamFashionRunway #LetsGetDashy #NoMoreSilence #ProtectNWSLPlayers

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Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes are back to talk about all the latest Texas women's soccer news.

Breaking down the Houston Dash's 4-3 win over the North Carolina Courage, Sarah Lowdon's last win as the acting head coach of the team. Also a discussion on the  FIFA international break as well as how all the absences will affect the NWSL this summer.

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Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes are back to talk about the big news of the Houston Dash appointing Juan Carlos Amorós  as its new interim head coach. 

Why did the Dash make the move? What's up with the timing and James Clarkson's future in the NWSL? How does Sarah Lowdon fit into the team's plans?

PLUS: A little talk about whether or not Houston will be awarded a spot as a host city for the 2026 Men's FIFA World Cup. 

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Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes are back talking about the Houston Dash's four-match unbeaten streak. 

A 2-0 win in Portland combined with a 1-1 with North Carolina has seen the Dash stabilize in the defense. Is the new 3-4-1-2 formation good for Maria Sanchez? Was it a surprise to see the sudden defensive turnaround under Sarah Lowdon?

PLUS: Laura and Theo share their thoughts in the wake of the Uvalde shooting and look ahead to Friday's NWSL match with the Orlando Pride.

Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes are back talking about the Houston Dash's first win of the NWSL season. A 2-0 win in Kansas City saw Jane Campbell return to form and the Texas team put their defensive woes behind them. Looking back on Sunday's win and the 1-0 loss to San Diego Wave on matchday one, the duo talk about what trends are appearing from Sarah Lowdon's Dash team. Then, a look ahead to next weekend's match with Racing Louisville.

PLUS: What's going on with NWSL refereeing and how can it be fixed? Some Liga MX Femenil and fashion talks too. 

Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes return for a sombre episode of Just A Dash, looking into the recent suspension of  Houston coach James Clarkson. 

The podcast looks into all the information we have it this time, and what the latest NWSL abuse allegation says about the state of the league and its players association.

Can we find hope in these low moments? As journalists how do you cover a story like this?

PLUS: Jake Smookler from Bayou City Republic joins the podcast to talk about Clarkson's suspension form a fan perspective. 

On this week's Just A Dash Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes look back on the Houston Dash's 2-1 loss to the Kansas City Current. What's going on with H-town's defense, did Shea Groom deserve a yellow card and what are the Dash still playing for with one Challenge Cup match remaining.

PLUS: The CONCACAFW Championship and World Cup Qualifying schedule are out. Could Mexico, as hosts, shock the USA? Laura and Theo discuss what smaller nations and matches to look out for.


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Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes are back after a mini-break to talk about the Houston Dash's stumbling start to the 2022 NWSL season. With just one win after four matches, the Dash sits bottom of the central region and is an unlikely bet to make it to the Challenge Cup semifinals.

Is it time to hit the panic button? Or have there been enough positive signs from the team to promise that once the NWSL regular season comes around the team will be ready to thrive?

PLUS: Discussion on the new Dash 'City of Futbol' away kit. Is it a fashion triumph or travesty?