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Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes were joined by Bekki Morgan, Cindy Lara and Claire Watkins to preview the Central Region Group of the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup. The central region will feature the Houston Dash, Racing Louisville, Kansas City Current and the Chicago Red Stars.

The three NWSL journalists from Louisville, Kansas City and Chicago respectively all bring their expert analysis and thoughts to Just Dash, ahead of the start of the new season.

Learn about all four teams' off-season prep, expectations, fan feelings and players to watch.

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 Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes catch up on all the latest news from Texas women's soccer and beyond. The Houston Dash are in Mexico City for a preseason training tour and a friendly match versus UNAM Pumas of LigaMX Femenil. 

(1:00) Laura and Theo catch up about how they're feeling. 

(4:30) Talking about the 2022 Texas Soccer Summit.

(7:30) Recapping the Dash beating Pumas 1-0 in Mexico City.

(12:30) How important is the trip to Mexico for the Houston squad?

(18:10) Laura reflects on seeing Sophie Schmidt at center back?

(21:15) Seeing Paulina Gramaglia play for the Dash for the first time.

(25:00) Highlighting the upcoming Challenge Cup schedule and newly released television listings.

(27:45) Extending our love and condolences to the late Katie Meyer's friends and family. 

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Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by Dash fan and sports administration/journalism student Andrea Nava to discuss what the signing of María Sánchez means for Latinx fans and the growth of diversity in the NWSL. 

(1:45) Andrea Nava introduces herself to the podcast. 

(5:00) Nava talks about how much the fans have taken to María Sánchez.

(8:35) Is María Sánchez the biggest signing in Dash history?

(12:00) How does Sánchez buy into the city of Houston as well as the team, when compared to past star players?

(13:15) How could the NWSL invest more in Latinx coverage?

(19:10) Youth soccer, especially youth-women's soccer, is often too expensive for many lower-income. How does this impact Latinx representation?

(26:50) Is the future positive for more  representation in the NWSL and U.S. Soccer?

(30:00) Predictions for María Sánchez in 2022.

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Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes were joined by Maggie Ntim (T3 Agency), Katie Goodman (UWS Weekly) and Victor Araiza to talk about the transformative first-ever NWSL CBA. 

This podcast was recorded on the night of Jan. 31 live on Twitter spaces. 

(0:30) Breaking: NWSL and PA agrees CBA 

(3:00) Should it have taken this long for the owners and players to agree on a deal?

(10:00) Katie Goodman joins to talk about the CBA, and the retirement of Gabby Kessler.

(11:20) Maggie Ntim joins to reflect on what the CBA means for the NWSL players.

(14:40) The NWSL couldn't afford a strike right now, the league is moving forward in a much better place.

(17:30) Soccer media needs to cover the women's game with the same vigor as the men's.

(22:00) The guests weigh in on what the beginning of NWSL free-agency looks like.

(31:00) Victor Araiza's adds some context about what MLS free-agency looks like. 

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Are you ready for the biggest Just A Dash ever? Laura Gomez and Theo Lloyd-Hughes were joined by Dash experts  and podcasters Hayley Snider (@HayleySnider2) and Nicolas Sambaer (@GeneralHosen) for a special Houston Dash 2022 offseason episode. 

(2:45) Reactions to the departure of Veronica Latsko to the OL Reign. 

(10:50) Favorite Latsko memories while as a Dash player. 

(13:05) Should Houston fans be worried that there are no USWNT players on the Dash? 

(18:20) Do Houston sports fans care about 'big name' players? 

(23:30) Everyone picks a Dash player who could break through onto the USWNT. 

(28:30) What's going on with the NWSL CBA, will the NWSLPA go on strike next week?

(36:10) Way too early  feelings about the 2022 Houston Dash. 

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Laura and Theo are back with a special Houston Dash interview episode with Ryan Gareis, the rookie forward drafted out of the University of South Carolina in the 2022 NWSL College Draft. 

(1:00) Ryan Gareis talks about her time playing college soccer at South Carolina. 

(7:00) Does NCAA Soccer need more respect in the U.S. soccer world?

(9:50) Gareis talks about her connections to current Dash players and what she's most looking forward to in Houston.

(14:00) What are the emotions around leaving the college world and joining the NWSL?

(18:00) Gareis talks about her favorite music.

(21:30) Gareis talks about her style of play and how it could translate in the NWSL.

(25:20) Is there an extra pressure to being a professional female athlete?

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Feliz Año Nuevo! Happy new year!

Laura and Theo are back after a holiday break to get you up-to-date on the all the latest offseason moves from Texas women's soccer. 

(1:30) María Sánchez is FINALLY unveiled as a Houston Dash player.

(5:00) How important was the club's media around Sánchez  arrival in Houston?

(7:00) Is Sánchez the biggest Dash signing ever?

(9:02) What are the long term realities of the Sánchez, how can Houston link themselves with the significant growth in Liga MX Femenil?

(13:20) Lindsey Harris has re-sgined for the 2022 NWSL season, what is the state of the goalkeeper position in Houston?

(20:00) What position group needs reinforcements ahead of the 2022 NWSL season?

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Merry Christmas from Just A Dash.

In the last podcast of 2021 Laura and Theo round up the NWSL Expansion and College drafts, then dissect all the new Houston Dash recruits before talking about what the incoming arrival of Tigres UANL star María Sánchez means for 2022.

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Laura and Theo are joined by NCAA-standout Diana Ordoñez. The forward from Prosper, TX played for FC Dallas as a youngster before going on to play at the University of Virginia. With 45 college goals for the Cavaliers, the 2021 ACC Offensive player of the year and Mac Hermann semifinalist is one of the most exciting players to look out for in Saturday's NWSL college draft.

(1:15) Diana Ordoñez talks about her origins playing soccer in Prosper.

(6:00) Ordoñez talks about the challenges that come with being a top athlete.

(15:00) Ordoñez explains the differences between the youth club game and stepping up to NCAA soccer.

(24:25) How have fellow Virginia alumni affected  Ordoñez  decision to become eligible for the NWSL draft?

(28:50) Ordoñez reacts to the abuse allegations in the NWSL during the 2021 season and how that affects young players' decisions.

(33:30) Ordoñez and Gomez talk about Latinx representation in women's soccer in the United States.

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Laura and Theo are back after a small break with an immediate reaction to the NWSL protection lists being released ahead of the upcoming  expansion draft on December 16. What does the news mean for the Houston Dash roster and how does it make us feel.

(1:00) Quick catch up on how Laura and Theo are doing away from soccer.

(1:55) Breaking down Houston's nine player protection list, first talking points.

(3:10) Laura's feelings about the players who were left off the list.

(6:12) Kristie Mewis doesn't make the list, what does that mean?

(8:10) Why it appears that Maria Sanchez has signed a contract with the Houston Dash.

(9:30) Looking back on the Dash contract retention list from earlier in the week.

(13:20) What players do Laura and Theo think could be leaving in the draft?

(19:00) Is the expansion draft the only solution for getting new soccer clubs a roster? 

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