Southside Trap Podcast

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Southside Trap Podcast is a show about the Chicago Red Stars and NWSL. Hosted by two Chicago locals—Sandra and Claire make sure you stay onside with Southside Trap.

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Southside Trap Podcast episodes:

03.25.2022
Good Start! Challenge Cup Matchday one recap
Expect the unexpected I guess! Chicago won their first match of the 2022 Challenge Cup 3-1, in a performance against the Houston Dash that showcased tweaks in defense, Mal Pugh in great form, and the ongoing puzzle that is NWSL...
03.23.2022
One day at a time: Chicago Challenge Cup Preview
We couldn't leave you hanging. Chicago has their first Challenge Cup game on Sunday, March 20 against the Houston Dash, so we sat down to do a check-in on vibes, read some tea leaves on new faces on the roster,...
01.19.2022
Yuki Nagasato pod, 2022 edition
We came back for the new year, and promptly so did Yuki Nagasato. Blessed. We sat down to chat philosophical preferences on Chicago's upcoming coaching hire, an active trade season, and the return of club legend Nagasato, whose return both highlights...
01.12.2022
Happy New Year! We back! Draft review, offseason news, TV deals, and more
It's 2022 and we are back! at it! We talk Chicago's approach to the 2022 College Draft, Sarah Luebbert staying in Mexico, development, scouting, assets, and one very cool piece of local tv coverage news.
01.12.2022
Expansion draft recap, college draft preview
Chicago didn't do much this week, but that's never stopped us from talking soccer, so why start now! The expansion draft welcoming in the California teams happened on Thursday evening, and we sat down to talk relative value, hindsight, kindnesses,...
12.16.2021
Dragons, etc: Trades, Thank you's, Goodbye's, and What the Hell's
We're off the map, babes. The Chicago Red Stars made a series of trades, signed a series of players, sent a series of tweets and much more this week. So we're here to talk about it. On how the team got...
12.07.2021
Talking about it: Championship losses, offseason turmoil, what comes next
Was probably always gonna be a long one. We sat down after some days away to talk about the 2021 Championship experience, the week that followed, our own feelings and frustrations, where things are at, and where they are going...
11.18.2021
Finals?? Babyyy?? Chicago vs Portland Recap??
?????????? Chicago is going back to the NWSL Championship after a massive win against the Portland Thorns in the 2021 Semifinals. We talk being thrilled and a little bit scared, choices, sleeper holds, and why we think Chicago can do it...
11.13.2021
SEMIFINALS, BABYYY: Also, get your Covid vaccine pls
Have we got a show for you. This week, Sandra and Claire sat down in Claire's living room to talk transparency, getting your GD COVID SHOT, and also Tierna Davidson getting a well deserved call up to visit Australia with the...
11.06.2021
PLAYOFFS, BABY: Chicago vs playoffs preview
The Red Stars clinched fourth in the 2021 NWSL table and a home playoff game last week, and we are here! to! talk! about it! We sit down to chat tiebreakers, celebrating the things that look easy, what it's taken,...
10.29.2021
Decision Week: Chicago vs Orlando preview, playoff scenarios
We're so bad at math. This week, we sat down to preview Chicago's regular season finale against the Orlando Pride, chat tie breaks, ties, possible not ties, maybe wins, perhaps losses, and everything in between that will determine the Red...
10.29.2021
Decision Week: Chicago vs Orlando preview, playoff scenarios
We're so bad at math. This week, we sat down to preview Chicago's regular season finale against the Orlando Pride, chat tie breaks, ties, possible not ties, maybe wins, perhaps losses, and everything in between that will determine the Red...
10.29.2021
#NoCeiling: Chicago wins over Orlando, Kansas City, Sky are 2021 WNBA Champions
What a weeeeeeeeek! The Red Stars get clutch wins over the Orlando Pride and Kansas City, all but clinching a path towards the the end of a long regular season journey that has glimpses of the postseason. We sat down...
10.29.2021
This is harder: Chicago vs OL Reign recap
Chicago has been thrown into a busy week, and with a loss to OL Reign on Sunday, they pretty much have to win out in order to feel good about the postseason. But on Sunday, the emotions weren't really about...
10.29.2021
Destiny: Chicago vs Portland recap
We recorded this on Wednesday. Please only listen if you want to. Not a good week, but here it is. Sat down to talk Chicago's very good win against the Portland Thorns, roles, soccer ideas, ball winning, execution, and how the...
09.25.2021
Playing with and against the best: USWNT friendlies and Portland preview
NWSL games are back, and so are we! Southside Trap sits down to discuss the two USWNT friendlies against Paraguay, and how Mallory Pugh, Tierna Davidson, and Casey Krueger kicked ass. We also talk through their next assignment, another important...
09.22.2021
Talkin' ties: Chicago vs Houston recap
Another week, another game the Chicago Red Stars did not lose!! We sat down to chat defensive transition, a clogged attacking midfield, set pieces that kinda feel like team goals, call ups (recorded before Mal Pugh got three USWNT assists...
09.10.2021
Expansion? USWNT games? Chicago Red Stars! Chicago vs Gotham recap
Sooooo many things to talk about in the world of women's soccer, but we're here to talk about the Red Stars! We get into expansion draft rules, cool call-ups, injuries, recovery, 0-0 draws, fixing old problems and not causing new...
08.28.2021
Playoffs start now: The Women's Cup recap
This season, Chicago's won some games, and they've lost some games, and they've tied some games. Now it's time to get a streak going before they run out of time. Southside Trap sits down to talk goals, trips, stadiums, fans,...
08.18.2021
It's a Loop: Chicago vs North Carolina recap
Chicago's stuck in something of a cycle, and so are we. This week Southside Trap sat down to talk rain, injuries, lineups, running, kicking, tackling, and whether this game was unlucky or not. We also prep for Cup Dub, and...
08.15.2021
Let's get physical: Chicago vs Orlando recap
The vibe is off. This week, Southside Trap talks through: conference calls, investigations, left backs, playing direct, shaking things up, and getting shaken up. We also talk through Chicago's 2-0 loss to the Orlando Pride, and preview their next game...
08.08.2021
The Bronze Age: Olympic medaling and Chicago vs Washington recap
Gold medals are for posers, bronze medals are for artists. The USWNT won bronze this week, coronating Casey Krueger, Tierna Davidson, Alyssa Naeher and Julie Ertz as first time Olympic medalists. Southside Trap is here to talk through the bubbly vibes...
07.30.2021
Chicago Red Stars and Stripes + Gotham FC Recap
The Olympics are half over and the Chicago Red Stars involved have done exceptionally well, and we're here to talk about it! This week we talk hanging in there, important performances, medal contention, seeing old friends, and also the Red...
07.23.2021
Hot (Own) Goal Summer: Chicago vs OL Reign recap
Well hell yeah, Chicago is on a three-game win streak, and we've never been more excited to break down a game. We talk formations, defense, the wings, the three-step process to scoring a goal with your name on it, Chicago's...
07.16.2021
SCAMGANG FAMGANG: Chicago vs Houston recap
Alternate title of ep: How we learned to stop worrying and love the Own Goal. Chicago defeated the Houston Dash 2-1 without registering a shot on goal last weekend, and we're here to get! into! it! We talk refs, fouls,...
07.09.2021
Talking Casey Krueger with Bria Felicien, and a quick Washington recap
This is a collab actual years in the making: We had to bring Bria on to talk about Casey Krueger possibly playing in the Olympics. We discuss Krueger's journey, our relationship to it, frustrations with systems that don't value the...
07.02.2021
Rain! Chicago vs Racing Louisville Recap
Another busy week done in the NWSL, so now it's time to...recap the game that Rory Dames called the most disappointing in his time with the club? Chicago fell 3-0 to Racing Louisville in a game that featured old friends,...
06.26.2021
Casey Krueger!!! and also Chicago Red Stars vs OL Reign recap
The 2021 USWNT Olympic Roster has finally dropped and we are...happy sad? This week we ponder how you can't change the past, how things can be marginally better in the present, and all of our hopes and dreams about the...
06.22.2021
Chicago vs Washington Spirit recap, OL Reign preview
Chicago drew the Washington Spirit 1-1 on Saturday night in the Juneteenth tailgate afterparty and we're here to talk through all of it. We get into lineups, formations, a weird and kind of sloppy game, and a couple of goals....
06.17.2021
In conversation with Sarah Spain
Back at it with the an interview long overdue...we talked to Chicago co-owner and ESPN contributor Sarah Spain! We talk the current sports media landscape, having hands in both men's and women's sports spaces, accountability, contributing to a winning culture,...
06.14.2021
Putting in the Work: Chicago vs North Carolina Recap
Chicago got what felt like a definitive win of the early season at home on Saturday against the North Carolina Courage, and we're here to break it down for you. Southside Trap sat down this week to talk effort, defense,...
06.04.2021
A bit gutted: Chicago vs Houston recap
Chicago suffered their second loss of the 2021 regular season on Saturday night, and Southside Trap sat down this week to talk about what went well (quite a bit!), and what could've been better. We talk the resurgence of Mallory...
05.29.2021
Post one in the win column: Chicago vs Kansas City recap
Ahhhhhhhhhh! Chicago got their first win of 2021 on Wednesday, and we wanted to give the first dub of the year its moment to shine before the team rounds out their road trip in Houston on Saturday. We talk saves,...
05.26.2021
Cuttin' Loose: Chicago Home Opener recap
Chicago got to loosen up a little bit this past Saturday night, so we decided to join them. This week Southside Trap got together after work to have a drink and talk vibes. We go through pre-game parties, seeing friends,...
05.21.2021
From Portland with Love
Maybe everything will be fine!!! But before that happens, Southside Trap sat down this week to talk through the most lopsided loss in Chicago Red Stars history, a 5-0 beatdown at the hands of the Portland Thorns. Time to talk roster,...
05.14.2021
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Regular Season
It's finally here, the long-awaited 2021 NWSL regular season, and the Chicago Red Stars are gonna play in it! First, Southside Trap talks ownership (more of 'em), suspensions (more of 'em), and a lack of league transparency (more of it!),...
05.07.2021
Chicago vs OL Reign Challenge Cup Recap
In the face of something of a lack of definitive answers to take away from Chicago's Challenge Cup campaign, we've turned to...the stats? First, we talk through Chicago's 3-2 loss to OL Reign, which saw some serious progress (goals!), bright...
04.26.2021
Chicago vs Kansas City Challenge Cup Recap
Call us Adam Scott in Party Down, because Southside Trap would like to put forward the question...are we having fun yet? This week, we break down the team's 1-1 draw with Kansas City, formations, sleeper holds, almost goals, actual goals,...
04.19.2021
Chicago vs Portland Challenge Cup Recap
DISCLAIMER: Everything said in this podcast episode is said with love. This week, we recap a Challenge Cup loss to the Portland Thorns. We set the scene a little bit about what it felt like to be a Chicagoan on...
04.15.2021
Houston vs Chicago Challenge Cup Recap
Chicago played their first 2021 Challenge Cup match on Friday, and we've got many things (no goals) to discuss (no goals). Topics include defensive formations, not losing, the impossibility of scoring goals, and...mustard. We also discuss the very serious incident...
04.08.2021
Challenge Cup Matchday Preview: Chicago vs Houston
Soccer. Game. Blouses. We made it. The Red Stars dropped their Challenge Cup roster, and their first game is in mere days. Southside Trap sat down with Hayley Snider of Actually, the Dash to break down Chicago's first opponent, their...
03.30.2021
It's still preseason! Call-ups, alumni, and one cool trip
It's a podcast, about soccer! This week Southside Trap discusses, one very special Chicago Red Stars alumnus, allyship (again), USWNT call-ups, and what exactly went down at the White House this week
03.22.2021
"We're the deepest team in the league" - A conversation with Scott Parkinson
It's feels like the story of the preseason is starting to take shape, and we've got Scott Parkinson on the pod to talk about it! We chat drafts, new acquisitions, what Chicago's formation might look like, a healthy amount of...
03.15.2021
Schedules! Preseason! Ownership! Soccer!
The NWSL announced the Challenge Cup schedule, new MKOT ownership reactions, Chicago is the west? press box sandwiches, one very special game date, and more on this week's Southside Trap. Spring is here bb's, and with it comes soccer.
03.08.2021
"Finally kick that last door down" - A preseason conversation with Rory Dames
What's that? It's time to talk about the 2021 Chicago Red Stars? We agree! This week, Southside Trap sat down with Chicago head coach Rory Dames to discuss the draft, preseason, roster decisions, Challenge Cup philosophy and much more.
03.01.2021
Interview: Colleen Mares The Red Stars Owner
Colleen Mares joins SST to chat about all things Red Stars! Music Mogul, Chance The Rapper Manager, and now a Chicago Red Stars owner -- Sandra and Claire chat with Colleen about her journey to ownership and of course, Chicago...
02.13.2021
After Hours: Galentine's Energy
Valentine's, Galentine's, Shmalentine's, call it whatever you want. Something of a tenuous holiday weekend, but in a dark month we're going to grab onto it anyway! This week, Southside Trap talks NWSL testing protocol, grabbing joy where we can find...
02.08.2021
It's preseason! Catching up on rosters, and money, honey?
The planet Earth has made one full rotation around the sun, and we find ourselves back in NWSL preseason. We feel ok about it! This week, Southside Trap talks homecomings (we had to talk Candace briefly, c'mon), rosters, the hint...
01.27.2021
"I just know this is where I need to be" - A conversation with Nikki Stanton
It's like she never left. This week, Southside Trap sat down with Nikki Stanton to remember 2019, process 2020 both on and off the field, recap the journey that brought her back to the Red Stars, and look forward to...
01.21.2021
2021 Draft Recap and a Convo with Sarah Woldmoe
Many things happened in the NWSL universe this week, and we responded in kind. This week, Southside Trap did a quick Draft recap, talking deals, picks, due diligence, and responsibility. We then had a great conversation with new Red Stars...

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Southside Trap Podcast episodes:

Good Start! Challenge Cup Matchday one recap

One day at a time: Chicago Challenge Cup Preview

Yuki Nagasato pod, 2022 edition

Happy New Year! We back! Draft review, offseason news, TV deals, and more

Expansion draft recap, college draft preview

Dragons, etc: Trades, Thank you's, Goodbye's, and What the Hell's

Talking about it: Championship losses, offseason turmoil, what comes next

Finals?? Babyyy?? Chicago vs Portland Recap??

SEMIFINALS, BABYYY: Also, get your Covid vaccine pls

PLAYOFFS, BABY: Chicago vs playoffs preview

Decision Week: Chicago vs Orlando preview, playoff scenarios

Decision Week: Chicago vs Orlando preview, playoff scenarios

#NoCeiling: Chicago wins over Orlando, Kansas City, Sky are 2021 WNBA Champions

This is harder: Chicago vs OL Reign recap

Destiny: Chicago vs Portland recap

Playing with and against the best: USWNT friendlies and Portland preview

Talkin' ties: Chicago vs Houston recap

Expansion? USWNT games? Chicago Red Stars! Chicago vs Gotham recap

Playoffs start now: The Women's Cup recap

It's a Loop: Chicago vs North Carolina recap

Let's get physical: Chicago vs Orlando recap

The Bronze Age: Olympic medaling and Chicago vs Washington recap

Chicago Red Stars and Stripes + Gotham FC Recap

Hot (Own) Goal Summer: Chicago vs OL Reign recap

SCAMGANG FAMGANG: Chicago vs Houston recap

Talking Casey Krueger with Bria Felicien, and a quick Washington recap

Rain! Chicago vs Racing Louisville Recap

Casey Krueger!!! and also Chicago Red Stars vs OL Reign recap

Chicago vs Washington Spirit recap, OL Reign preview

In conversation with Sarah Spain

Putting in the Work: Chicago vs North Carolina Recap

A bit gutted: Chicago vs Houston recap

Post one in the win column: Chicago vs Kansas City recap

Cuttin' Loose: Chicago Home Opener recap

From Portland with Love

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Regular Season

Chicago vs OL Reign Challenge Cup Recap

Chicago vs Kansas City Challenge Cup Recap

Chicago vs Portland Challenge Cup Recap

Houston vs Chicago Challenge Cup Recap

Challenge Cup Matchday Preview: Chicago vs Houston

It's still preseason! Call-ups, alumni, and one cool trip

"We're the deepest team in the league" - A conversation with Scott Parkinson

Schedules! Preseason! Ownership! Soccer!

"Finally kick that last door down" - A preseason conversation with Rory Dames

Interview: Colleen Mares The Red Stars Owner

After Hours: Galentine's Energy

It's preseason! Catching up on rosters, and money, honey?

"I just know this is where I need to be" - A conversation with Nikki Stanton

2021 Draft Recap and a Convo with Sarah Woldmoe