Settle the Score

The USWNT is headed to the 2023 World Cup and the 2024 Olympics!  Phew!  After all the handwringing, we discuss their 1-0 win over Canada, as well as the 3-0 win over Costa Rica.  We dissect Alex Morgan's stone cold PK, the defensive line's solid performance over Canada, and Lindsay Horan's apparent return to form in the final.  We also have questions.  What's the deal with that Alex Morgan quote saying one player wasn't working in Vlatko's system? And what the heck is going on with the amount of players wearing high socks?! Let us know your opinions at [email protected].

On today's podcast we talk about the two USWNT victories against Jamaica and Mexico.  Unfortunately, there wasn't too much for us to love about that performance against Mexico, and we try to figure out what exactly is going on with Vlatko.  Is this a player problem, a him problem?  But hey, at least Naomi Girma is looking good, Sophia scored two more goals, and we finally scored a PK thanks to Kristie Mewis.  Thoughts on the match?  You can email us at [email protected].

On today's episode, we discuss the latest USWNT 3-0 win over Haiti.  Even though we mostly agreed with Vlatko's personnel choices, we're starting to wonder how best to let these young ones gel together.  We also discuss Alex Morgan's excellent two goals, what it means that Megan Rapinoe still has such an impact, and ask what the heck was going on with that VAR!?! You can find us on Twitter or Instagram @scorepod, or send us an email at [email protected].

Today we break down the two USWNT wins over Colombia.  And even though Sophia Smith and Rose combined to score twice, and Ashley Sanchez was a definite bright spot, and Emily Fox gives off the aura of a five-year veteran with only fourteen caps, we may be just a little bit worried about that whole Olympic qualifying thing.  We discuss predictions for the tournament, Megan Rapinoe's Presidential Medal of Honor, and how best use Andi Sullivan.

Settle the Score is so happy to be back!  We fill you in on what we've been up to during our break, discuss who made the roster, and really, discuss who didn't make the roster due to injury.  We also talk about the Christen Press controversy, and Megan Rapinoe's inclusion despite her barely playing a minute in the NWSL.  Want to share your thoughts on the roster?  Email us at [email protected], or find us on Instagram or Twitter at scorepod.

On today's show we talk all about the two USWNT versus Uzbekistan.  How well was this new front three clicking, whose fault was the Uzbekistan goal, and how good is Emily Fox going to end up being?  Plus, we talk all about the various USWNT pregnancies and injuries that are changing the makeup of the team, and a little bit about some personal news for Allyson and Madalyn!

We're back!  Happy New Year, happy She Believes Cup, and happy the USWNT finally getting at least some of what they deserve from US Soccer.  We talk about what the historical payout means to us, and we discuss Vlatko's very young She Believes squad.  Plus, we go in depth on Macario's goals, fawn over Emily Fox, and wonder exactly what we'll all do without Julie Ertz this year.  Let us know your thoughts at [email protected].

On today's episode, we chat all about the two USWNT vs. Australia matches away in Australia.  It was exciting to watch so many players get their first caps!  We talk about the incredible Casey Murphy, all the possibilities for the defensive and forward lines, and that very unfortunate own Becky goal in the second game.  What did you think?  Let us know at [email protected].

On today's episode we say our final goodbye to Carli Lloyd (except for her post-season run with Gotham FC- she never stops).  The USWNT drew Korea and then crushed them 6-0 in a fascinating pair of matches.  It was Lindsay Horan's 100th cap.  And we speculate a lot on what all this fanfare for Carli means for the fate of Megan Rapinoe, Becky Sauerbrunn, and Kelley O'Hara.  Let us know who YOU think should get a roster spot for the upcoming potential Australia matches in November.

On today's episode we talk about the bombshell news reported by Meg Linehan at The Athletic that Paul Riley has a history of sexual coercion, and that it has been systematically covered up by the NWSL for years.  It's a sad and difficult thing to talk about.  It's important to end the NWSL's culture of silence and hold those who did not protect the players accountable.  If you'd like to talk more about today's episode, you can email us at [email protected].