NWSL This Week Podcast

Dan Lauletta, Bekki Morgan, and Michael Minnich

A new weekly podcast covering the National Women's Soccer League hosted by Dan Lauletta, Bekki Morgan, and Michael Minnich.

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Tuesday · 1 hr 3 min
Episode 111: Royals spring the upset, Fishlock says good-bye, Gotham/Current rematch set
This week, Dan, Bekki, and Michael recap quarterfinal action from around NWSL. From the Royals upset of the Wave to the Current outlasting Angel City, Gotham sending Jess Fishlock into retirement, and the Spirit exploding on the Thorns, we have it all covered! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
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November 3 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 110: The field is set! Reign grab last spot, Gotham secure the Shield
This week, Dan and Michael discuss the complete NWSL playoff field and how we got here. Plus previews of this weekend’s quarterfinal matchups and a look at ESPN’s whip around show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
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October 27 · 1 hr
Episode 109: Assist record falls, two teams for the Shield, 3 for last playoff spot
As the NWSL regular season approaches its final week, Dan and Michael go deep on a two-team Shield battle, three-team tussle for the final playoff spot, plus Croix Bethune breaking the assist record and Ashley Sanchez’s continued pursuit of the single-season goals scored record. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
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October 20 · 1 hr 3 min
Episode 108: Spirit clinch, Pride bounced, Crest Cup unveiled
This week, Dan, Bekki, and Michael discuss the Spirit cracking Gotham to clinch a playoff berth, the Pride getting eliminated, and the new Crest Cup that will pit NWSL clubs against Super League counterparts. Also, a quarantine keeps 3 players out of action and will the Reign really root for the Thorns this weekend? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
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October 13 · 50 min
Episode 107: The Chicago Stars have woken up
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October 6 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 106: Courage take 8th, Current score a handful, and Savannah DeMelo is back!
This week, Dan, Bekki, and Michael discuss the Reign’s pivotal victory over the Courage, the Current scoring 5 unanswered against a toothless Bay side, and the long-awaited return of Savannah DeMelo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
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September 30 · 17 min
Special Episode: Atlanta City FC’s branding
On this special episide, Dan speaks to Atlanta City FC’s Chief Business Officer, Deandra Duggans about the club’s new crest and branding and about what lies ahead of the NWSL’s 17th club. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
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September 29 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 105: Fishlock carries Reign, Angel City still rolling, and 20 for Sanchez
This week, Dan, Bekki, and Michael discuss streaking Angel City, Jess Fishlock edging Christine Sinclair — and gets compared to Megan Rapinoe — and Ashley Sanchez sets a record but her team falls out of the Top 8. Plus — Atlanta City FC! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
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September 22 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 104: Angel City soars, Vlatko returns
This week, Dan and Michael discuss the best week in Angel City history, Vlatko Andonovski taking charge of the soccer operations in Chicago, plus the Summit are still in the mix ahead of their weekend trip to Kansas City. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
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September 15 · 1 hr 12 min
Episode 103: Gautrat & Kilgore out in Houston in the latest coaching upheaval and the top teams struggle with the bottom
They say any team can win the NWSL in any given week and this week proves it. Portland has to settle for a 1-1 draw against last place Chicago, Boston topples Washington 3-0, and Kansas City has to fight back to earn a 2-2 draw against Orlando. Coaching upheavals continue with Gautrat and Kilgore out in Houston and Cat Macario announces she not play for San Diego at all in 2026. All this and more in this week’s episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
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September 8 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 102: Shield race tightens, Stars sink again, Vlatko is a free agent
This week, the Spirit break their Portland jinx to close in on Gotham in the Shield race, the Stars concede 6 (yes, again!), 3 of them to boot leader Ashley Sanchez, and Vlatko Andonovski parts ways with the KC Current. And the Royals acquire Jameese Joseph for the stretch run. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
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September 1 · 59 min
Episode 101: Seb Hines is OUT at Orlando, plus all this week’s action
Shocking news out of Orlando this Monday: Seb Hines has been fired from the Pride. We discuss this and all results of the week! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
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August 25 · 1 hr 15 min
Episode 100: San Diego Tops Utah, Orlando Stuns Washington, and Chicago Surges Back to Life to End Louisville’s Streak
Happy 100th episode, everybody! It was an exciting week of games with some upsets and some very tight score lines. San Diego kept their win streak against Utah alive in one of their best performances of the season; Orlando triumphed over a tepid Washington, and Chicago scored a surprising three goals to topple Racing Louisville and end their winning streak. All this and more in the NWSL this week! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
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August 18 · 1 hr 5 min
Episode 99: Gotham Extends Their Lead; Houston Dashes Past the Courage; And Is the Hottest Team In the League Racing Louisville?
This week in the NWSL, Gotham extended their lead for the Shield with their chippy win over Kansas City; Utah eke out a win despite a strong showing from Bay; Houston fight until the last minute to topple the Courage; and Racing Louisville earns their third consecutive win. We also saw some huge returns from players like Ashley Hatch, Savvy King, Sydney LeRoux, and, of course, Caiya Hanks who scored the game winner for Portland after more than 400 days away. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
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August 13 · 31 min
Extra, Extra! Last-place Stars make coaching change, sack Martin Sjogren after 18 games
In this special midweek podcast, Dan and Michael go deep on the latest change in Chicago — the firing of Martin Sjogren after 18 games (13 of which saw the Stars fail to score). And what in the world is an interim director of coaching? They also briefly touch on the season-ending injury to Thorns midfielder Olivia Moultrie. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
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August 11 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 98: Fast starts, frantic finishes, and a Super Bowl invasion
This week, Dan and Michael discuss two of the quickest starts in NWSL history and the wild finishes that ensued. Plus Gotham get some breathing room at the top, Mia Fishel is alive and well, and the 2027 opener will be part of Super Bowl week! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
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August 4 · 1 hr
Episode 97: Wild weekend sees wild changes on the table, keeper assists, and more
The gang’s all here this week to discuss a wild weekend that saw Jess Fishlock fire the Reign to the brink of playoff position while the Pride tumbled to 10th. Elsewhere the Royals ran it up on the Thorns and the Wave stayed in touch with the Shield race. Plus Dan and Michael discuss their trip to Denver. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
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July 28 · 1 hr 9 min
Episode 96: Spirit top table, a Laura Harvey milestone, and another wild week for Gotham
This week, Dan and Bekki discuss Gotham’s second straight wild week (Kerr’s goal, Sonnett’s injury, Esther’s departure), the Spirit hitting the top of the table, Laura Harvey’s 100th win as Reign coach, paternity leave, and much more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
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July 21 · 1 hr 8 min
Episode 95: Whirlwind week for Gotham; another clean sheet for Angel City
This week, Dan and Michael go deep on Gotham’s incredible week which saw them pack Citi Field in Queens where they beat the Spirit, and then dug out of a 2-0 hole to overcome the Reign just three days later. Also, Angel City’s 3rd straight shutout puts them above the playoff line, and Bay rolled over the Courage (again). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
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July 14 · 1 hr 5 min
Episode 94: Reign, Angel City beat rivals, Racing nears rock bottom
This week, Dan and Michael are joined by Kari Anderson from Yahoo! Sports to discuss a season-saving win for the Reign, a second straight shutout win for Angel City, Racing approaching rock bottom, and more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
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