Charles and RJ discuss the recent USWNT's friendlies against Mexico--what worked, what didn't, and why there's no need to worry too much about the team--and then cover some of the recent NWSL news. There's also a bonus chat between RJ and Cindy Lara from RSL Soapbox about all things Utah.
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Intro music: Those Better Days by Mimi Page

The Sky Is Not Falling

A semi regular podcast covering the world of the USWNT and NWSL | Brought to you by Charles Olney and RJ Allen.

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With the NWSL season about to begin, RJ and Charles have dusted off the microphones and reassembled the team to discuss the state of the league as it enters it’s 9th year. Topics include: broadcasting, commentary, salaries, secrecy, refereeing, politics, and just about everything else under the sun.Music provided by Mimi Page (https://mimipage.bandcamp.com/)

The State of the NWSL: 2021

RJ and Charles talk all about the NWSL Challenge Cup. From the Houston Dash winning it to possible ideas for how to have it in the future or the idea of a League Pass.

The Challenge Cup Was a Success

RJ sits down with soccer writer André Carlisle (@not_carlisle) to talk about the NWSL and race. We cover the protests happening during the anthem, showing the learning players are doing on the fly and why having more black players might make your team better.

An Interview with André Carlisle on the NWSL and Race

RJ and Charles break down the eight teams of the NWSL Challenge Cup, talk about wider issues around American soccer right now in this jam packed episode.

The NWSL Challenge Cup Has Entered The Chat

Charles and RJ go over the NWSL Challenge Cup and a bit about what’s going on in the wider world outside of sports.

The Sky Is Not Falling

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