The Late Sub with Claire Watkins: Recent Episodes
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The Late Sub with Claire Watkins brings you the latest news and freshest takes in women’s sports. This is the weekly rundown you’ve been missing, covering the USWNT, NWSL, WNBA, college hoops, and whatever else is popping off in women’s sports each week. Special guest appearances with the biggest names in women’s sports make The Late Sub a must-listen for every fan.
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Sam and Lynn break discuss the NWSL table before attempting to re-name some clubs after their city’s most famous food (0:00). Then, Washington Spirit star Ashley Hatch joins Snacks (13:52) to discuss the NWSL Golden Boot race, how she moved forward after the world cup team selection, what she learned from the experience, and the Spirits’ 2023 playoff push. The trio wraps with a game of Start, Bench, Cut before Lynn and Sam listen to the first-ever Snacks voicemail (39:34).
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Snacks is back! Lynn Williams and Sam Mewis start by recapping the USWNT’s World Cup run, including the loss to Sweden and what the journey meant to Lynn. They’re then joined by USWNT keeper Alyssa Naeher (18:00), who talks in depth about the penalty shootout against Sweden and why she’s not convinced the last goal went in. They wrap by looking ahead to the rest of the NWSL season, including the last Challenge Cup ever (46:35).
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Super-Sized Snacks! This week, Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams talk about Lynn's big week after being named to the USWNT’s World Cup Roster. That’s followed by a World Cup preview, as Sam digs into the opening matches and teams to look for this tournament. Sam hosts a special interview with Lynn as her guest, then Angel City and New Zealand captain Ali Riley joins the show to discuss what it means for the Football Ferns to co-host the 2023 World Cup.
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Snacks is here and celebrating that Lynn made the team! Then they do a full preview of the 23-woman roster. Later, America’s captain Becky Sauerbrunn joins the show and discusses how the team moves forward now that she’s ruled out due to injury.
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Lynn and Sam break down a chippy game in Houston and the rest of a high-scoring NWSL weekend. Then, USWNT star Crystal Dunn joins the show to talk Portland’s Ed Hardy jerseys, her son’s first birthday, who his favorite aunt is, how she’s getting ready for the World Cup, the difference between playing for the national team and the Thorns, and so much more. The three wrap with a game of Senior Superlatives.
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First, Sam talks about her trip to Amsterdam and summit with FIFPro - and seeing the Women's Champions League Final! Then, Sam and Lynn break down another weekend of NWSL action. Later, USWNT defender Emily Fox joins to talk about the World Cup, how she’s dealing with pre-roster announcement stress, when she found out she was going No. 1 in the NWSL draft, her first impressions of Sam and Lynn, why she chose soccer over gymnastics, and more. The three wrap up with a new game: Lock, Bubble or Drop, which is just as fun as it sounds.
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Lindsey Horan joins Snacks to discuss being USWNT leadership, this summer’s World Cup, and why she returned to playing in France. First, Sam and Lynn break down the weekend’s NWSL action, including a controversial VAR call. Then, Lindsey Horan joins the show (18:53) to discuss her legacy as the first American woman to turn professional out of high school, what makes Vlatko Andonovski’s job so hard, why Wendie Renard is still underrated, and so much more. To wrap, all three play another round of Snack or Pass (48:21).
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Lynn got engaged! She breaks down the big day with Sam before discussing why it’s time Gotham FC got some respect. The two are then joined by Denise O’Sullivan to talk World Cup, teens in the NWSL, why you can never count out the North Carolina Courage, and how equal pay helped spark Ireland’s World Cup qualification. Finally, the trio play a game to see how good Sam and Lynn are at deciphering Irish slang.
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Soccer AND fashion icon Ashlyn Harris joins Snacks to talk retirement, World Cup, NWSL kits and more. First, Sam and Lynn catch up on a low-goal, high-drama weekend of NWSL action. Then Ashlyn joins the show to discuss her role as Creative Director for Gotham FC, what she’s most looking forward to about this year’s World Cup, her least favorite kits in the NWSL, and whether she misses soccer. The three then play Fashion Paw-lice, where they break down the style choices of some four legged friends.
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Mother’s Day is (almost) here and Lynn Williams can’t stop scoring goals. She and Sam break down Lynn’s latest broken record(s) before discussing another wild weekend of NWSL action and what it would have been like to go pro as a teen. Then, USWNT legend Ali Krieger joins the show to discuss longevity, being a mom, and her post-retirement plans (10:14). To wrap up, Sam and Lynn’s moms join Snacks to see just how well they know their daughters (51:40).
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Lynn and Sam catch up on a crazy weekend of NWSL action, including Bella Bixby’s back-heel goal and the “abandoned” Houston/North Carolina match. The two are then joined by Stephanie McCaffrey to discuss her NWSL career, being the class clown of women’s soccer, what led to her early retirement, why she’s started playing soccer again, and her goal of eventually owning a women’s soccer team.
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She’s back! Kristie Mewis joins sister Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams to chat World Cup, NWSL Challenge Cup, and whether Kristie deserves any royalties for “Having an OK time.” The three discuss the Champions League semis, the recent run of ACL injuries in women’s soccer, and the NWSL Challenge Cup (12:36). They also discuss Kristie’s career renaissance and what it would mean to make the USWNT World Cup roster (34:57). To wrap up, they play a game of “Big Sis/Lil Sis” to see which Mewis sister fits her sibling stereotype (49:33).
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Alex Morgan joins Snacks to discuss growing up on the USWNT, why the next two months are unlike any other in her history as a player, her favorite Taylor Swift songs, what a day in the life looks like, and so much more. Plus: Lynn and Sam break down Week 3 in the NWSL, including a strange no-goal, Portland’s new uniforms, and the revamped $1 million dollar Challenge Cup.
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Lynn is back from USWNT camp, and she and Sam break down all the biggest stories. They discuss Mallory Swanson’s heartbreaking injury, Becky Sauerbrunn’s 200th cap (and almost goal), and how two defenders scored against Ireland. Then, Megan Rapinoe joins the show to share major life lessons, from how to take a penalty kick on the world’s biggest stage to what Sue Bird has taught her about retiring gracefully.
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Lynn Williams and Sam Mewis break down Week 2 of the NWSL, including Crystal Dunn’s highlight goal and Lynn’s viral no-shoe moment. The two are then joined by USWNT legend Julie Foudy, who discusses the team’s latest roster, the biggest questions Vlatko faces in constructing a squad, and which countries are the biggest threat to a World Cup three-peat. To finish, Sam and Lynn answer your most pressing #AskSnacks questions.
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Snacks is back! Lynn Williams and Sam Mewis catch up on a wild offseason and Lynn tells the crazy story of her trade. Then, Sam and Lynn recap Week 1 of the NWSL and later, they are joined by Kelley O’Hara to talk her move to Gotham FC (Go Bats), World Cup Prize Money, and her FIFA rating fail. Finally, they play a brand new game: Snacks or Pass.
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USWNT and OL Reign defender Sofia Huerta joins Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams to discuss her national team experience, OL Reign’s pre-game fashion, the importance of nutrition, and much more on the latest episode of Snacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brianna Scurry joins Snacks to discuss her groundbreaking career. The trio discuss the fight for equal pay, what it takes to write a book, race in soccer, and whether they would start, bench, or cut Jim Halpert, Dwight Schrute, and Andy Bernard. You can find Briana Scurry's book, The Greatest Save, on Amazon today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams take a stand on the NWSL Sally Yates report, and welcome Gotham FC's Taylor Smith as she gets candid about her mental health story. October 10th is World Mental Health Day. If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health, a reminder that 988 is the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
USWNT star Kelley O'Hara joins Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams for a candid conversation about last year’s Olympics disappointment, what it means to be authentic, and her life in DC. Plus: O’Hara answers one of the most pressing #AskSnacks questions yet: is candy corn good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mallory Pugh joins Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams on the latest episode of Snacks. Pugh opens up about her engagement to MLB star Dansby Swanson, how she’s managed the transition from teenage prodigy to USWNT superstar, her personal style icons, and her secret talent for opera singing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger join Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams to discuss the joys and responsibilities of being soccer icons. The pair discuss their love of New York City, the whirlwind adoption process of their daughter Sloane, the state of the NWSL, and what comes next for both them and women’s soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andi Sullivan joins Lynn Williams and Sam Mewis to discuss what it’s been like to captain the NWSL Champion Washington Spirit from such a young age. The USWNT and NWSL star talks lessons learned, how to keep a clear head, what success means to her, and her life off the field as a dog mom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Desiree Scott of the Kansas City Current joins teammates Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams to discuss her NWSL journey and international career. The veteran co-caption dishes on how the Current have changed since 2013, then discusses her time with the Canadian national team and how the adoption of her brother changed her as a person. The trio end with some American/Canadian trivia, and of course #AskSnacks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Soccer superstar Sam Kerr joins Lynn Williams and Sam Mewis to discuss playing for Chelsea, hosting next year’s World Cup in Australia, her favorite Chipotle order, and what it’s like to be a part of the Mewis clan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Portland Thorns/USWNT forward Sophia Smith joins Sam and Lynn to discuss her journey to becoming the first player born in the 2000s to play for the national team. Sophia talks about going pro at 21 after winning a national title at Stanford, how she developed such a strong work ethic at such a young age, her approach to mental health, and what comes next in her career. Plus: Lynn and Sam quiz Sophia about all things Gen Z. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
KC Current forward Kristen Hamilton joins Lynn and Sam to chat soccer memories, her hobbies off the field, and the journey to becoming her truest self. Leslie Osborne then joins the pod to discuss health and wellness in her transition from a soccer player to a runner, and how and how a specific new set of Nike running shoes are helping her reach her goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Angel City FC defender Sarah Gorden joins Lynn and Sam to chat moving to Los Angeles from Chicago, her injury recovery, and being a mother as a professional athlete. Sarah also discusses her passion for fashion and her goals for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Snacks. Is. Back. Lynn and Sam talk about life updates, recovery updates, and what they have been up to since moving to Kansas City in the first episode of Snacks Season 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Players’ Pod features candid conversations with some of the biggest names in women’s sports. Hosted by two-time World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist Kelley O’Hara, The Players’ Pod takes you behind the scenes and into the minds of the movers and shakers on the frontiers of the space. These are Olympians and World Champions, pioneering executives and legends of their sport, sharing the untold stories behind their success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NETLIFE with Dawn Staley represents the sum of her life — it’s hoops and leadership, politics and pop culture from a Hall of Fame player, coach and mentor. On this pod, Dawn sits down with some of the biggest change-makers and disruptors in the world today to engage in unique, thought-provoking conversations. The Olympian, NCAA champion, WNBA legend and North Philly icon knows a thing or two about playing the game of life, and with her latest venture, she’s ready to motivate listeners with her hard-won wisdom.
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Sam and Lynn hop back on the Pod during their time off between seasons to bring you an exciting announcement! You won’t want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lynn talks about finally getting to go to Australia after waiting two long years, and Sam talks about making friends with her neighbors. The two are then joined by their USWNT teammate, Becky Sauerbrunn, to discuss her favorite podcast, what she’s like outside of soccer, and what she does for self-care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sam and Lynn talk about the power of their podcast, the podcasts they’ve been on and are listening to, ultimately declaring themselves Pod Heads. The two are joined by USWNT teammate, Abby Dahlkemper, to talk about weddings, the importance of mental health, and keeping the love of the game when it gets tough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sam and Lynn talk about Carli Lloyd’s last game. The two are joined by USWNT teammate, and Sam’s sister, Kristie Mewis to talk about long distant relationships, funny moments in Tokyo, and how their parents are still embarrassing them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams tell the story of their pumpkin decorations and their favorite Halloween memories. The two are joined by USWNT teammate Rose Lavelle (Ol Reign) to talk about the Halloween costumes she got her dog, Wilma, and how a sports psych has helped keep her mental health strong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sam Mewis talks turning the big 2-9 and Lynn gets some good news out of Australia. The two are joined by USWNT teammate Midge Purce (Gotham FC) to talk about the Black Women’s Player Collective (BWPlayerCollective.org) and their love of fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lynn Williams and Sam Mewis are back! The two OLYMPIANS catch us up on scoring back to back Olympic goals and what they've been up to since. They are joined by Megan Rapinoe (Ol Reign, USWNT) to talk fashion advice, careers, and how they celebrated their Bronze...rose gold medal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lynn Williams and Sam Mewis are headed to Tokyo! The two USWNT stars fill us in on their recent matches (and goals) with the NC Courage, Sam and Kristie Mewis’ new venture into beer, and how it feels to both be heading to the Olympics. Sam and Lynn are then joined by teammate Emily Sonnett (Washington Spirit, USWNT) to talk about her making the 2021 roster and what she learned as an alternate at the 2016 Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lynn Williams and Sam Mewis are back from the Summer Series and catching us up on all the USWNT action. They reflect on Carli Lloyd’s 300 caps, what they've learned from trying to make national team rosters over the years, and how to make a homemade smoothie… in your mouth. Sam and Lynn are then joined by teammate Tierna Davidson (Chicago Red Stars, USWNT) to discuss Pride Month and her experience in the LGBTQ community before playing "Are You Smarter than a Tierna?" (Hint: You're not) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lynn Williams and Sam Mewis are teammates once again! They catch us up on their reunion, what it means to be part of this Courage squad, and the underdog mentality that continues to drive them. Sam and Lynn are then joined by their partners Pat and Marley, and no one is holding back on embarrassing stories, pet peeves, and what it's like to be in a relationship with a professional athlete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the 25th season of the WNBA gets underway, 2020 MVP A'ja Wilson and 2019 Rookie of the Year Napheesa Collier are back for Tea with A and Phee. The All-Star pair are spilling the tea with the biggest names in basketball and pop culture, discussing hoops, current events, and their lives as professional athletes. Subscribe today! First episode drops Thursday, June 10th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lynn Williams and Sam Mewis are talking BIG moves this week: Sam is returning to the North Carolina Courage, while Lynn is shopping for a house. The two are then joined by former Courage teammate Crystal Dunn (Portland Thorns, USWNT) to find out which team celebrates harder. They also discuss Crystal’s experience with calling out commentators and what the NWSL can do to show up for Black athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts Lynn Williams and Sam Mewis check in on their current seasons, with Manchester City still eyeing the FAWSL title, while the North Carolina Courage wrap up their Challenge Cup appearance. Lynn and Sam also walk us through the moments following the Derek Chauvin verdict, with Lynn unpacking what it was like to play a game after hearing the news. The two then reflect on what it has meant to be an ally this past year. Finally, they let us in on the biggest question of all… what are their favorite snacks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts Lynn Williams and Sam Mewis catch us up on the history of their friendship, from an awkward first carpool to the fateful goal that led them to becoming roommates. The two then take us along as they unpack the last year, discussing changes in their careers, the importance of having honest conversations about race, and how they’ve grown as both players and individuals. Lastly, they dish advice on just how often you really need to wash your towels and sheets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams are NWSL champions, Olympic hopefuls, USWNT teammates, former roommates, and now… podcast hosts! Covering life, soccer, and everything in between, Snacks with Lynn and Sam gives listeners unprecedented insight into two of soccer’s biggest stars. From their professional journeys to their off-field musings, Snacks will give fans a candid look into the lives of two athletes in the prime of their careers. So grab a juice box and cut up some oranges, because it’s time for Snacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices