Thank you, and whoever pays for this, for NWSL coverage. So glad to have something positive to watch on this app.

@erobinsonii

13 күн бұрын

CBS, Paramount

looking at old players as the only leaders is insane. players like fox davdison girma coffey and mal are all major leaders. Cat too

Anyone who thinks Yohannes should not make the Olympic team should watch, "Lily Yohannes - 16 year old Ajax midfield magician wonderkid" I know highlight videos can be misleading, but c'mon, we don't have anyone who plays like her. Who cares if she is young, she plays like she is 26. The passes she makes in that highlight video are literally perfect for the front 3 of Swanson, Smith and Rodman

@locuus7

12 күн бұрын

You don't want to lose her to the Netherlands either.

@LJ_S1K

12 күн бұрын

@@locuus7 true, but I do not think she would choose the Netherlands over the USA. I watched her interview on Mewis's podcast and she says at the end she was rooting for the USA when they played the Nehterlands in the World cup.

Interesting discussion. It seemed like it had come a long way from the way US thought about football when Emma Hayes was appointed, still looking back and not seeing the way the game had changed tactically at international level. I hope Emma will be brave and pick the talented young players who will learn to play her way and not worry about winning gold this time. I am not saying do not try, but it would be better to try with players that will learn most.

From all indications, the Olympic team has not been decided yet. After all there are still two more friendly games to play. Firstly, lets hope going forward until the Olympics, it would be injury free for all. Next, it is imperative that the team should be near ready at this moment. However, Alyssa Naeher is yet to be fully game ready. Game ready means better that her performances with the NWSL recently. So, that brings up the next topic. Even though she is a goalie, she is still considered a part of the team and not ready. So, in my opinion, is a player that is not ready or injured actually better than another player that is ready? To me Croix Bethume and Lily Johannes are both ready and a good discussion about both deserves some attention. In my mind, the front of Trinity Rodman, Jaedyn Shaw, Sophia Smith, and Mallory Swanson should be the pick. The alternates should be Macario, and Alex Morgan. Alex Morgan, though fit, has regressed considerably upfront. For some that state her leadership, that is earned, and she has not. Mallory Swanson, Crystal Dunn - the teams Swiss Army knife, or Smith could easily fill that role. Macario is still not quite ready yet in confidence level after watching her Chelsea and USWNT games. Croix Bethume is far better than both from an attacking midfield role. Minimum, she should split the midfield role with Lavelle. It has been a while since Lavelle actually played to her full potential, and does appear that her availability can be turned on and off at her choosing. So, based on their longevity and caps, both Morgan, and Lavelle should be head and shoulders above the younger ones, and not competing with them on the same level right now. With Morgan having multiple outside interests to contend with also. Unfortunately that is what we have now. Johannes needs to be secured promptly, and Bethume needs to be brought in also for this Olympics and the distant future that would include Smith, Shaw and Swanson.

@abbyhullinger3684

13 күн бұрын

Roster will be named before the friendlies

the gotham midfield of martin ryan and lavelle is the best in the league due to coaching. not the biggest names especially at 6 but they choke out teams so well

I have always liked this podcast. I don’t care about sets or how it looks. These people have always been awesome. I’m with Darian with her picks for who’s going on the plane. Kasey will be on the plane as well. Go USA!!!

aarons point about gothams control is why i hope juan is coaching the nt in 15 years

Just curious - I really thought Ashley Sanchez was a future star for the USWNT, but haven’t seen much of her in recent rosters. I feel she has play well for the courage this season. Do you think she has any chance or future with the USWNT under Emma Hayes?

@tylarson2241

11 күн бұрын

I agree with you 1000% and i've been saying this for a LONG time

darian is gonna get a huge wakeup call when the roster drops lol she has a lot of hopes but not a lot of realistic expectations

@candacelong7643

12 күн бұрын

Disagree. She knows a lot of this is politics. Names sell regardless of recent form and poor play. It would surprise no one really

albert and lily are just different. albert is a much better defender, lily is a much better passer

chawinga needs to improve in front of goal bc her runs off ball are genius

Alex Morgan should be an alternate. She can only play one position, which would be fine if she was in excellent form. But she hasn’t been playing well for a while now. She has ZERO goals in league play this season. In her last 24 games with the USWNT she has just 4 goals. She is a legend, but she can’t do what she used to do. That’s OK. Let’s thank her and pass the torch.

@erobinsonii

12 күн бұрын

Either Alex Morgan will be on the active roster or she won't go. Alternate is not an option. I'm OK if you don't think she should go.

The two ladies on the show are too short sighted. Lily is worth far more than the 2024 Olympics. Also, Lily's season was far better the Albert's. 19 for 19 in pass completions, seem like Lily fits in just fine, now. Losing her to another country isn't worth the risk.

@julianpeavy303

13 күн бұрын

bring lily as an alternate. not good enough offball to start

@terencetreece6633

13 күн бұрын

@@julianpeavy303 18 minutes 1 shot, 1 goal 1 chance created 19/19 passes 2/3 duels 1/1 tackles Look at her club film for this year. What's At Stake?

Emma’s been gunning for Lily and Albert for a while. They’ll be there one way or another.

I wouldn't worry too much about old versus new. I am sure the new coach is looking past the Olympics and toward developing the young ladies for the next World Cup. That doesnt mean shes written off the Olympics, it just means her priority is development at this time. She will allow leadership to develop, knowing new leaders will arise.

@jamesbraun7484

7 күн бұрын

How much player development do you think she anticipates doing in the brief amount of time that the players are together???

@RonaldDay-cc1gf

5 күн бұрын

@@jamesbraun7484 She has two more years of other competitions before the World Cup.

Coffey is out injured you have to bring Lily Yohannes now.

@julianpeavy303

13 күн бұрын

shes day to day and the olympics is in a month

@didier_777

13 күн бұрын

@@julianpeavy303 She was in a boot that's usually multiple weeks. I hope not, I hope she recovers quickly I'm just saying you're not put in a boot and back to playing in a week.

@mosijahi3096

13 күн бұрын

@@didier_777mmi don’t know what her injury is do you?

@candacelong7643

12 күн бұрын

@@mosijahi3096it’s ankle. She’s week to week but they’re being cautious with her. Honestly feel like they are protecting her for the Olympics. Yes, even club is doing their part lol. I get it

reign sale to a private equity group is very very upsetting

@davidt3956

12 күн бұрын

I didn't like the OL purchase years ago. Let's see what happens

Despise the fact fans have to figure out which of five different streaming services MIGHT carry the NWSL games. It is a great way to KILL the fan base fast.

My power ranking... 2- Gotham, (overall) the most round up (balanced) team. even if label does not play another game during the season but plays in the final, my money is on Gotham. 3-Orlando Pride. It depends too much on Banda. without Banda they are the same old team, so yeah, is Banda's team. 4- Washington Spirit. Nobody expected Washington to be where they are, especially after last year ugly season, Kudos to the rookies. However, a) their bench has no depth, b) Rodman has to figure out the way to score or pass the ball, c) Hatch, where is Hatch. 5-Thorn. Same as Orlando, No Smith: no goals. 6- Courage. They need Therapy (is all in their heads). 7- San Diego. They don't score but the effort is there. 8-Angel City. Same as San Diego. 9-Racing Louisville. Inconsistency, streaky: when you think they turn the corner...back they are: they have the players, they should be doing better. 10- Chicago. Very good but lacks belief in themselves. 11- Bay fc is one or two players away from being a contender. 12-Houston Dash, you never know; some games they are dashing and some just legging behind. 13- Utha Royals show more energy than Seattle Reign. 14--Reign looks down to me: lethargic, predictable.

morgan hasnt done anything in two years now, no need to act like its a big decision. u dont have to make a segment out of it

My Power ranking... 1- Kansas City (Very beatable; their defense in a tight game in a final game!!!)😓.

Cant see Morgan willing to go as an alternate. Dont think Dunn should go either, not w/ 18 player roster. Id take Staub over Dunn as defender also.

What is the prediction for when the actual roster will drop ?

@erobinsonii

12 күн бұрын

Before July 13

Love this show. Watch every week. Not sure what’s up with then camera work lately. You guys are making me a little dizzy with all the swooping panning action when all 3 commentators are in the frame.

Very disappointed with the lack of objectivity of the "experts". The discussion surrounding AM was very disheartening as we kept hearing the reasons the "experts" had doubts about AM being included in the 18 (Emma's alleged style preferences). Have you guys watched SD over the weekend? AM got 85 minutes in a situation where she knew she needed to look good. But, for 85 minutes, she produced zilch, turned the ball over repeatedly, failed in her main current objective (holding the ball). She has now degenerated to zero quickness and was easily dispossessed by the average defenders she was facing (none of them of the caliber of Ashley Lawrence or Mbok Baty). If AM doesn't make the 18, it would be because she's no longer able to function physically (on a scale of 1 to 10, she's between 1 and 2 currently). Furthermore, this state of affairs is not new: AM has been finished physically since the Tokyo OG. Despite the evidence, you collectively decided to dance around the issue because AM is a legend. It would be a lot more useful for this pod to show more objectivity and honesty. We don't need a marketing amplifier, if you're scared of the heat, don't stay n the kitchen. Finally, if AM does make the 18, it would be a clear signal that the sponsors have a big say in who gets chosen for these tournaments and that would confirm to those of us who care that making money is more important to US Soccer than winning trophies.

@user-my2nm3lz7w

12 күн бұрын

I partly agree with you, but I don't believe you can say she was finished since Tokyo. She led the NWSL in scoring in 2022.

@eliedabdab4339

11 күн бұрын

@@user-my2nm3lz7w you can't equate NWSL level defenders with international level defenders. Also, while I don't have the numbers, I seem to remember that AM's goals in 2022 included a number of penalties. Either way, we're in 2024 and the discussion should be moot.

Totally agree with Lisa AM is done.

murphy over campbell, madness

@johnduarte462

3 күн бұрын

⚽ Jane Campbell !! ⚽

You have to raise the pay from the bottom

Why do you think Savannah DeMelo has fallen off the USWNT radar?

@catman518

12 күн бұрын

Because she was and is not that good. It showed at the international level.

@petergodwin9189

11 күн бұрын

Maybe just so much competition at her spot too

@catman518

11 күн бұрын

@@petergodwin9189 Rose Lavelle showed at the 2019 World Cup why she's one of the best at that position. DeMelo looked lost out there. Vlatko was foolish to take her. Then you see players like Corbin Albert, Coffey, and even Horan doing a better job at it. And there's other mids that can do well with the position. Sanchez was never given the chance. McCaskill would have done great. And there are even more out there.

What we didn't hear in the Alex Morgan debate is whom she would bump off the 18. That's critical. I'm a long-time Morgan fan, but the USWNT is so deep at forward and attacking mid, my opinion is to invest an "extra" player in the back line or the midfield. I agree with most of the other selections except I'd bring in Staab maybe in place of Sonnett. That's really a toss up for me. They're both terrific. I'm also a big Yohannes fan, but I'm not sure she's quite ready to bump one of the other midfielders except maybe Albert. Another toss up. I don't envy Emma Hayes these decisions!

seattle look much better when their 6 is healthy, who woulda thought

@davidt3956

12 күн бұрын

They still need to learn how to play with some absolute legends

Lily Yohannes should be on the roster over Albert, because Lily is the better player. That’s clear from their champions league performances. Albert also lost her starting slot at psg. Yes, it would have been ideal if Lily had been in more camps. But her season is over, so right now she has plenty of time to study film and prepare. Then we have a three week camp to integrate her into the team. Just about everyone else who is going has lots and lots of reps together. It’s OK to bring one wild card.

@DerekLangdon

12 күн бұрын

Ah! I see the US poaching season is in full swing then!

I loved the roaster of Our Beautiful USA Women Team. I believe in Dear Emma Hayes so much.🤗🥰😍🙏❤🤍💙🇺🇲💪🏻👍🎉🔥🎊

@DerekLangdon

12 күн бұрын

The dreams will shatter, and the knives will be out for Tubby Hayes! But Chelsea and the WSL appreciate the USWNT rescuing them from this intolerable woman!!