On episode #6 of the WoSo Independent Podcast, Chris (@chris_awk) and Jon (@jonlipsitz) briefly discuss the rumored Summer tournament featuring the USWNT, Brazil, Japan, and Australia (1:55). Then, they spend roughly an hour discussing the beginning of preseason for NWSL clubs (7:57) and ask a few pointed questions about each as a teaser for full episode length podcasts for each club to come over the next few weeks.

Boston Breakers (11:07)

Chicago Red Stars (16:50)

FC Kansas City (23:55)

Houston Dash (33:35)

North Carolina Courage (40:15)

Orlando Pride (45:54)

Portland Thorns (50:35)

Seattle Reign FC (54:55)

Sky Blue FC (58:57)

Washington Spirit (1:05:15)

In episode #5 of the WoSo Independent Podcast, Chris (@chris_awk) and Jon (@jonlipsitz) conduct a thorough post-mortem on the calamitous SheBelieves Cup for the USWNT including discussing the 3-5-2 (1:40).

There’s talk about the Allie Long at center-back experiment (12:52) and personnel if the team does stay with the 3-5-2 (17:20).

The USWNT’s attacking misfires don’t escape criticism either, as Chris and Jon argue about Alex Morgan and whether she’s an automatic starter right now (26:43). They also discuss whether Carli Lloyd is the right player to fill the “#10” role in a 3-4-1-2. (34:45)

They also pick a USWNT SheBelieves Cup MVP. This was not easy (44:01).

There are also a few words about France and their SheBelieves Cup tournament triumph and whether this is a turning point for the program (48:16)

Closing out, Chris & Jon discuss a potential Marta to Orlando deal (54:27), while Chris suddenly remembers that Jeff Plush resigned as NWSL commissioner a few weeks ago (1:01:47). And Jon has a new job for the coming college season with Cal (1:04:20).

On episode #4 of the WoSo Independent Podcast, Chris Henderson (@chris_awk) and Jon Lipsitz (@jonlipsitz) discuss the first round of matches in the SheBelieves Cup (1:55). Afterward, they briefly discuss the release of the NWSL schedule, including some questionable decisions on who’s getting the most and least games in the 4:00 PM Saturday TV windows (28:55). Then, they touch upon the latest injuries and signings as the NWSL preseason rapidly approaches (35:44). Finally, an animated discussion on the present and future of the U.S. youth national teams (57:11).

(Note: This episode was recorded on Thursday morning, before the announcement of Jeff Plush’s resignation as NWSL commissioner. We’ll cover that in Episode #5.)

On episode #3 of the WoSo Independent Podcast, Chris Henderson (@chris_awk) & Jon Lipsitz (@jonlipsitz) briefly touch on the USWNT scheduling a friendly with Norway in June (2:00), preview the SheBelieves Cup for the U.S. (3:30), Germany (8:30), France (12:45), and England (18:07). They close out the show with an hour of discussion on the Top 27 prospects for the 2020 NWSL Draft (24:50).

In Episode #2 of the WoSo Independent, All White Kit & HERO Sports' Chris Henderson (@chris_awk) and Jon Lipsitz (@jonlipsitz)discuss the latest news with the NWSL's TV deals and departing players, the USWNT's latest camp roster, and the latest NCAA WoSo transfer news.

Contents:

The NWSL's TV deal with A+E Networks (1:25)

The USWNT Camp Roster for the SheBelieves Cup (31:02)

-Is Megan Rapinoe's USWNT Career Over? (37:00)

Carli Lloyd's Move to Manchester City (45:50)

-Who Is The Face of The NWSL Given the Exodus of USWNT Players? (51:45)

Michelle Betos' Move to Norway (55:37)

-Ramifications for Portland & AD Franch (1:00:16)

English Star Jemma Purfield's Transfer from South Alabama to Arizona State (1:04:10)

In Episode #1 of the WoSo Independent, All White Kit & HERO Sports' Chris Henderson (@chris_awk) sits down with former college women's soccer coach Jon Lipsitz (@jonlipsitz) to provide a detailed review of the 2017 NWSL Draft, including views on the big stories and a team-by-team analysis of picks and trades in the weeks following the draft.

Show Intro (0:20)

General 2017 NWSL Draft Thoughts (2:15)

Boston Breakers (10:20)

Chicago Red Stars (22:40)

FC Kansas City (29:48)

Houston Dash (38:57)

North Carolina Courage (47:21)

Orlando Pride (57:35)

Portland Thorns (1:05:08)

Seattle Reign (1:12:05)

Sky Blue FC (1:18:58)

Washington Spirit (1:28:17)