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2 Drunk Fans
Just two women's soccer fans who get together every other week or so and discuss, argue, or hypothesize about various things in the women's soccer world. Very NSFW.
We're not journalists or bloggers, we're not even writers. Just two fans getting together to shoot the shit. And drink.
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In this episode: The joys of frose NWSL Challenge Cup is back! Orlando Pride are out but what does that mean for the league and the tournament? Our reactions to the 2023 Women's World Cup hosting announcement, as well as discussing attitudes towards Colombia and Latin America A new NWSL trophy? What we're most excited about for 2023 Party cruise 2023? (Note: cruise ship capacity is way over 800) NWSL SGs are doing something really cool to fundraise for the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake during the Challenge Cup: https://www.prideraiser.org/2020-acts/
In this episode:
0:00 we are just 2 cultured fans looking for sponsors 6:53 Steph wrote a Bend It Like Beckham article and Gurinder Chadha liked it 12:08 We outline our Bend It Like Beckham modern sequel treatment 16:32 Crystal Dunn and chickens 24:27 The implications of Grant Wahl's firing from Sports Illustrated 30:01 Dell Loy Hansen and Utah don't seem to be supporting employees or treating customers very well 39:44 Strippers are tipped workers, and tipped workers need help right now 43:21 USSF is arbitration with USMNT over licensing names https://theathletic.com/1737141/2020/04/10/u-s-soccer-mens-players-association-in-arbitration-over-jersey-license-fees/
In this episode: NWSL has officially delayed the 2020 season What if we just made everyone jump into play with no preseason We brainstorm solutions for a delayed season Gab has a radical idea that completely does away with the normal schedule What does a star on your crest really ~mean~ Gab is also going to start playing FIFA on XBox
In this episode: We're in voluntary self isolation! How will COVID-19 affect NWSL How should NWSL deal with a delayed season Suggestions for making up games Carlos Cordeiro resigned but problems at USSF probably go much deeper NWSL x Subaru = dream sponsorship? Your isolation dream bar USWNT solidarity is working And more!
In this episode: The USWNT vs USSF lawsuit - does it really matter if USSF ruins its own optics? NWSL has a new commissioner! - what partnerships should the league pursue and how soon can they be friends with the WNBA? Why we would be open to becoming sellouts A few thoughts on the upcoming NWSL season US candy is trash compared to other countries
In this episode: Vlatko Andonovski is apparently the most overprepared coach ever NWSL championship feelings Optimism for the future of the league NWSL head coach openings How will the USWNT roster pool change/potential Olympic roster cuts NWSL Best XI desciussion Financial changes to the league The USWNT lawsuit continues to move And more!
In this episode: The USWNT and USSF's latest lawsuit skirmish over class certification Who will be the next USWNT coach? USSF may be pulling out of NWSL soon NWSL semifinals/poor last place Orlando Phil Neville keeps opening his mouth when maybe he shouldn't Jill Ellis is stepping down and we have several neutral statements about it Don't jump fences and run onto the field - just don't
In this episode: The USWNT pay dispute with USSF FIFA is expanding the women's World Cup from 24 to 32 teams NWSL wants to expand to Louisville? A detour into our Lists (you know, your list) Kate Markgraf is the new USWNT GM
A special episode coming to you from the streets of Lyon looking back at the tournament and previewing the final game between the United States and the Netherlands!
In this episode: The USWNT get a bonus for beating top 4 ranked teams and Canada When will Christine Sinclair break the goal scoring record A sleep habits interlude NWSL week 1 in review Tono Novo out - by why now Why is NWSL bad at transitioning their personnel North Carolina and the underdog effect Score predictions And some bad French accents
In this episode: The USWNT gender discrimination lawsuit against USSF and how it's given us another peek at the team's leadership The US has new uniforms but is USSF actually selling them? Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris are engaged, also queer athletes are just living their lives now and that's very cool Women's World Cup bidding, the countries that have expressed interest, and who we want in 2023 Quick hits on the growth of the international game
In this episode: The Reign are moving to Tacoma and we both think that's good! Madison Tiernan has thoughts about the Julia Ashley move and we have thoughts about her thoughts. Steph Labbé does not have good things to say about Jim Gabarra. If you'd like to skip over our too long and overly elaborate L Word discussion that's from 48:30 to 57:42 Please support Daryl Grove in his fight against colon cancer if you can! Link below.
Links from this episode: https://olympic.ca/2019/01/28/labbe-a-story-of-depression-a-bronze-medal-and-the-power-of-resilience/
https://www.njgop.org/2019/01/25/sky-blue-fc-conflicts/
https://www.reignfc.com/blog/letter
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-0406220247jun22-story.html
https://www.gofundme.com/team-daryl-grove
In this episode: Our reactions to the 2019 NWSL college draft So you hired an underqualified pro woso coach What's up with Sky Blue after that draft??? Should the draft change format? Women's World Cup info from USC 2019 And of us actually drank something!
In this episode: Houston has a new coach, but is this just another example of an underqualified man getting an opportunity that women don't get? FC Barcelona and NWSL expansion - Barca as the new LA NWSL team? Reacting to the Women's World Cup draw and worst case scenarios for the USWNT in knockouts Reader questions! Plus some very bad French accents
In this episode: FIFA doubled Women's World Cup prize money and still managed to f that up USA friendly previews - to Colaprico or not to Colaprico? How to significantly increase the USWNT player pool V O T E Australia is officially bidding for the WWC A brief W-League interlude Viewer questions We are emotional turtles
In this episode: World Cup qualifiers happened! A brief interlude to talk about living in a capitalist dystopia The USA - Canada final showdown Jamaica and Panama, wow! What next for Yenith Bailey? Analyzing the US performance Player celebrations, including Mal Pugh with the lone gatorade Kim Little's leg is broken :( :( :( NWSL offseason means time for gossip and rumors - roster expansion - Barcelona might join the league? And where? - is anything going on with Sky Blue - a coach shuffle is coming
Links mentioned: https://www.fmfstateofmind.com/2018/10/10/17962700/en-luto-mexico-fails-to-qualify-for-2019-womens-world-cup
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We talk the 2018 NWSL championship game, our highs and lows of the season, theories on how the offseason will go, and hopes for future finals. We end one chapter on a certain pride-number-avoider, and generally get out our feelings on another season.
A quick hit from us after watching North Carolina earn a spot in the 2018 NWSL final: NC vs Chicago recap A massive hot dog conspiracy How we think the NWSL final might play out Activities info for anyone visiting Portland for the final!
In this episode: USA vs Chile friendlies and some injuries to key players NWSL refereeing - how does it work? VAR at the Women's World Cup? Concacaf qualifiers are set It's the last week of NWSL regular season Score predictions
In this episode: Playing in bad air quality raises continued questions about who's in charge at NWSL and how players can advocate for themselves An open letter to Julie Foudy re: Jaelene Hinkle NWSL recap and score predictions Chris Canetti admits the Dash got the short end of the staffing stick
Links from this episode: https://equalizersoccer.com/2018/08/15/why-nwsl-needs-houston-dash-orlando-success-mls-expansion-utah-royals-portland-thorns-model/
In this episode: NWSL week 18 roundup Carli Lloyd's miraculous hand Christen Press and disgruntled Dash fans Don't forget Houston employs noted bigot Eddie Robinson Tournament of Nations 2018 roundup U20WWC - USA loses to Japan 1-0 NWSL score predictions
In this episode: Shout out to Cloud 9 for their Mad Max caravan to Tournament of Nations NWSL week 18 in review It's the final NWSL playoff stretch Tournament of Nations Australia could fight the USA for #1 Carli Lloyd: in or out? National team vs club attendance NWSL score predictions
Links we mentioned: https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/07/26/insider-uswnt-players-concerned-jill-ellis-firing-jaelene-hinkle-call
https://www.starsandstripesfc.com/2018/7/30/17630322/notable-quotables-uswnt-players-react-usa-australia-tournament-nations
In this episode: NWSL week 16 recap Sky Blue FC is a hot mess USWNT Tournament of Nations roster Our reactions to the Jaelene Hinkle call-up and the disappointment from allies who aren't listening NWSL score predictions And the best Cookie Monster impression in woso
In this episode: NWSL week 15 recap The NWSL disciplinary committee and the Matheson challenge on Purce Sam Kerr speaks out on Sky Blue FC Supporters groups and their relationships to front offices NWSL is looking for more independence from USSF via USL? The emergency goalkeeper game And more!
In this episode: NWSL week 14 recap What exactly are they feeding the NC Courage The NWSL disciplinary committee strikes again! Score predictions for this weekend And more!
A short episode this week, but just as tasty! NWSL week 13 recap Score predictions - can anyone pump the brakes on NC this week? Football Ferns are in full rebellion against their coach and FA and we support them
In this episode: Morgan Brian and Christen Press are back! How about that 3-team trade though NWSL midtable is chaos NWSL games moving to ESPNews We'd love to explore woso SG culture worldwide NWSL week 12 recap Heather O'Reilly to NC??? Score predictions And more!
In this episode: Will Crnogorcevich stay in Portland's lineup? Washington is still kind of a mess Houston couldn't get the full 3 over NC Rose Lavelle got added to the USWNT roster and it's causing some feelings What's going to happen with Morgan Brian and Christen Press? Our thoughts on the situation with Hinkle and the statements from various NC Courage personnel Score predictions
Links: https://www.dirtysouthsoccer.com/2018/6/2/17418662/nc-courage-supporters-react-to-jaelene-hinkles-700-club-interview
Donate to the LGBT Center of Raleigh: https://co.clickandpledge.com/sp/d1/default.aspx?wid=42202
This week: NWSL week 9 recap Has Sky Blue really been unlucky? Houston on the rise - or is it New rivalry might be developing in the league and that's good Kristie Mewis has an ACL injury USWNT roster for China friendlies in June Score predictions
In this episode: NWSL week 8 recap Did you know Ellie Carpenter is the youngest scorer in NWSL now? Rose Lavelle might be back, and we made a bet about it How to fix Sky Blue FC The transfer window is open for any imPressive players thinking about returning to NWSL How should expansion happen? Score predictions
In this episode: Week 7 recap Why are the Thorns struggling to score? Houston might not be that bad after all (on the pitch) Washington might not be that bad either Sky Blue has potential Our thoughts on Houston's Eddie Robinson hire Score predictions
In this episode: NWSL week 5 in review What's going wrong at Houston? Will Andi Sullivan make good on her potential? Julie Ertz is back but can Chicago adjust to having her and Sam Kerr Amy Rodriguez went full Amy Rodriguez against Portland What is American women's soccer SG culture like now, and is it prepared to grow and change over the next several years? Score predictions for week 6!
In this episode: A big recap of the SIX games from the previous weekend, including Dash roster issues, the return of Tobin Heath, and the trials of Sucky Bauerstrom. We float some hypotheticals for dealing with low attendance issues, including joint season tickets. Score predictions for next week!
In this episode: all NWSL all the time. Utah's home opener, including that anthem furt, A-Rod is back, the context around the "mom" narrative used for a lot of female athletes, can Washington mature into a contender, Crystal Dunn continues to be a boss, late winter crashed the SBFC home opener, Lindsey Horan could be the 10 Portland needs, and score predictions for the rest of the games this week.
In this episode: NWSL week 2 recap - Mark Parsons suspended, CRS making money, could Kristie Mewis play her way back into the WNT, can Crystal Dunn catch a break USA vs Mexico recap - does Jill actually know what she's doing with that defense? Where. Is. The. Boston. Breakers. Ticket. Money? Week 3 score predictions
The actual Mark Parsons Grass Incident: https://twitter.com/PSRAofficials/status/984165006202765312
In this episode: NWSL opening weekend breakdown, including Dunn's domination and Pinoe's perfection Referee, what what what are you doing Christen Press returns to Sweden Score predictions for week 2 which are definitely based on data and not gut feelings!
In this episode: We're back and so is NWSL! SheBelieves 2017 roundup Christen Press got traded to Houston. Christen Press does not want to play for Houston. FIFA's latest dumb idea about the women's game Score predictions for NWSL opening weekend Stunningly premature predictions for playoff contenders and last place And more!
In this episode: The Boston Breakers have folded and one of us has lots of thoughts That dispersal draft The NWSL schedule and why it usually comes out late Hope Solo vs. Julie Fody USSF is having a presidential election, haven't you heard NWSL trades https://www.bostonscores.org/
In this episode: John Herdman is going to coach WHO? We discuss all the ramifications of this move, speculate on why it happened now and what this could mean for the future of coaching men and women at the international level. Also, we start to think about the 2018 NWSL season.
Our end-of-2017 episode features questions from our listeners! We discuss: Will Utah fans show up en masse? Laura Harvey and the Kelley O'Hara trade Who will emerge as the #1 USWNT GK if it's not Harris/Naeher? Youth development and its costs Will we get a new NWSL commissioner? What happens to Sydney Leroux now? Why the United States isn't the #1 favorite for the World Cup Will more young players skip college to go pro?
Shorter episode this time! We talk Hope Solo running for US Soccer president and how we think she might do if she wins. Also, welcome to NWSL Utah Royals.
In this episode: Gab finally expresses her feelings on the NWSL final Lessons we learned from finals attendance Lifetime has to be better about its NWSL schedule FIFA Best awards The FA is dumb and Eni Aluko made them look even dumber Omg Vlatko Andonovski to Seattle, Laura Harvey to USSF USA vs Canada friendlies preview
Links we referenced: http://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards/official-documents/index.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/11/03/lucy-bronze-dont-have-problem-eni-cant-get-everyone-work/
https://public.tableau.com/profile/nikita.taparia#!/vizhome/FIFAWomenWorldPlayeroftheYear/FIFAVotingDistributionForFemaleWorldPlayeroftheYear?publish=yes
https://www.oz.com/
www.johnherdmanthirstwatch.com
Our predictions for the 2017 NWSL final between Portland and NC, featuring our unfiltered thoughts from outside Big Daddy's Roadhouse karaoke bar.
In this episode: Catching up with NWSL standings and the ways the playoff race is shaping up Mark Sampson got FIRED https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/sep/20/mark-sampson-leave-england-womens-manager Would Laura Harvey ever leave Seattle to coach England? Argentina's WNT is standing up to their federation The USWNT is mad at USSF over turf...again Does NWSL actually have anyone trying to make money Some championship announcements: How to book a hotel room in a reserved block for NWSL fans: http://rosecityriveters.org/orlando-travelaccommodations/ Day of women's soccer convention: http://keepernotes.com/wosoco/
In this episode: NWSL week 17 in recap Just how do teams submit attendance numbers? Sam Kerr: human? FIFA Best nominees are out NWSL standings - who looks likely to make playoffs and who's getting eliminated Eniola Aluka has accused Lionesses coach Mark Sampson of making racist comments NWSL score predictions
In this episode, special guest host Ann Odong drops some serious knowledge on the 2017 Euros and the Tournament of Nations
Also: should we trust Jill Ellis' process, NWSL week 16 results, what Maddy Evans' retirement says about the state of the league, score predictions, and more.
In this episode: NWSL week 13 in review Euro 2017 is happening and there have been some interesting, frustrating results USWNT Tournament of Nations roster reaction NWSL week 14 score predictions
In this episode: NWSL week 12 in review FCKC should embrace Shea Groom as their McCall Zerboni Meghan Klingenberg needed to vent Sam Kerr is wild and that's awesome But also NWSL needs more money to keep Sam Kerrs in the league Euro 2017 soon! Week 13 score predictions
In this episode: NWSL week 11 in review Is Seattle/Portland really a rivalry? Score predictions for week 12 And more!
In this episode: NWSL midweek roundup Christine Sinclair got an award from Canada Why aren't there more women in high level coaching? The United States is playing Canada twice! Score predictions for this weekend
A quick episode to account for midweek games! NWSL week 10 recap OMG Christie Pearce is retiring NWSL week 10.5 predictions And a link to the article on female head caoches we'll be discussing in the next episode: https://www.sbnation.com/2017/6/27/15873624/soccer-female-coaches-sexism
This week: Hope you like hearing about tequila go90 still isn't quite right NWSL week 10 recap Farewell to Tony DiCicco Score predictions And more!
Carli Lloyd's interview about not being fit enough: http://www.chron.com/sports/dynamo/article/Dash-s-Carli-Lloyd-We-re-not-fit-enough-11228421.php
In this episode: So just how much did USWNT players make, according to USSF tax returns? The friendlies were bleh. Everyone is injured. NWSL week 9 score predictions. Also we both sing.
You can find USSF's financial statements here: https://www.ussoccer.com/about/federation-services/resource-center/financial-information
A quicker episode this week!
NWSL week 7 in review Champions League results + Alex Morgan injury Randy Waldrum fired by the dash Score predictions for next week!
In this episode: NWSL week 6 in review Ashlyn Harris is injured USWNT roster for Sweden and Norway Is anyone actually ready to replace Ali Krieger, Jill? Can Syd Leroux perform better than Lynn Wiliams? NWSL players formed a PA! Carli Lloyd and her elbow got in trouble Week 7 score predictions
In this episode: NWSL week 5 in review Mal Pugh's got Spirit NWSL finally addressed their go90 problem Week 6 predictions We'll get to the new NWSL Players Association next week!
Week 4 results are in and they surprised the heck out of us. Also in this episode:
USSF wants Aulas to stop tweeting at WNT players The Thorns are doing something really cool to help get players paid The USWNT will play in another 4-team tournament this summer Our predictions for week 5
This week: Week 3 in review, including some interesting results (Boston) from teams we didn't expect (Boston). Ashlyn Harris had an interesting postgame reaction. Mal Pugh is going where? No seriously, tell us where. Week 4 score predictions, which will be totally right this time.
In this episode: Just how bad were we at our week two predictions? Houston's problems weren't all Jane Campbell's fault Week three predictions full steam ahead!
In this episode:
We round up NWSL opening weekend and see how our score predictions turned out Mal Pugh is going PRO And our score predictions for week 2, along with our brand new points system for who did it better
In this episode: Our very brief reactions to those Russia friendlies The USWNT's new CBA Some frustration with NWSL preseason Predictions for home openers
In this episode:
Our thoughts on that Russia friendlies roster Losing the #1 ranking to Germany Jill Ellis out? NWSL preseason is in full swing and Portland is giving us a glimpse of multiple teams with their tourney Is Allie Long any better at being a CB in a 3-back? Megan Rapinoe won't be kneeling anymore Allocation list? Hello?
in this episode:
SheBelieves was pretty bad you guys USSF's dumb new anthem policy FIFPro World XI NWSL preseason is here! Does that mean...Marta???
In this episode: We try to break down the A+E deal, including salaries and livestream issues NWSL schedule? Kits? Anything? Hello? SheBelieves roster Carli Lloyd is going to Manchester City and it's fine Odds and ends from the woso world including Hope Solo called Jill Ellis a bad coach, Becky Sauerbrunn stood up for Muslims, and Christie Rampone is being honored
A special episode with guests T.J. Jourian and Melissa Kenny to talk about their thoughts on the North Carolina Courage and NWSL moving a team to a state with an anti-trans law on the books.
T.J. is a trans educator and Ph.D candidate at Loyola. You can read more about his work here: http://www.tjjourian.net/
Melissa is a longtime women's soccer fan and loyal devotee of the Boston Breakers (yes, even the past few seasons).
This episode has EVERYTHING.
FIFA awards - should Carli Lloyd have won hers? January USWNT camp A-Rod is back! Alex Morgan and Crystal Dunn said bye bye bye North Carolina bought the WNY Flash but North Carolina is a hot mess right now NWSL draft first round preview
Happy holidays! It's our end of the year episode. In this one we talk about:
USC won the College Cup NWSL 2017 college draft is coming up! Who might be leaving for France? USSF and $$$ USSF player of the year And listener holiday wishes as tweeted @ us
Thanksgiving special! Also there's a lot to watch in terms of youth players right now. In this episode:
2016 College Cup U20 Women's World Cup Woso things you're thankful for this year
But time makes you bolder Even children get older And I'm getting older, too
On this episode:
What the heck is the deal with that Ali Krieger to Orlando trade? The 3-5-2, and the upcoming games against Romania Jill Ellis, FIFA coach of the year? W-League will have some games on ESPN3 now!
Links: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/soccer-insider/wp/2016/11/02/washington-spirit-planning-to-trade-ali-krieger-to-orlando-pride/ http://washingtonspirit.com/news/statement-from-washington-spirit-players/
Our preview of the 2016 NWSL final! What are Chicago and Washington's strengths? Who will take control of the game?
We preview the 2016 NWSL playoffs, with score predictions for Chicago/Washington and Portland/WNY, as well as answer some listener questions.
In this episode: Megan Rapinoe, Bill Lynch, and the knee heard 'round the league Carli Lloyd vs reporter A shout out for Lauren Holiday NWSL playoff race Score predictions for this weekend!
In this episode: Hope Solo's 6-month suspension and what we think it says about US Soccer Olympic roundup: yay Germany and Canada What obligations does Carli Lloyd have to the Dash and NWSL? NWSL predictions for this weekend
It's the opening day of the women's soccer Olympic tournament!
Our reactions to USA beating New Zealand 2-0 That Canada win over Australia was WILD Answering viewer questions
In this episode: THAT Flash vs Seattle field snafu and what we think it implies about NWSL League vs club sponsorships How to get a players' union going and other money issues The 2016 Olympic roster Which NWSL players could have made that alternate roster USA vs Costa Rica predictions Viewer questions answered
In this episode: NWSL in review The shortlist of coaches we want to interview Zakiya Bywaters' tweets about Chicago Why is Jess McDonald shuffled around clubs so much? Shea Groom vs Merritt Mathias and the NWSL disciplinary process What's wrong with Boston USA vs South Africa predictions
In this episode: We take a pretty good stab at the Olympic roster NWSL in review Why is Carli Lloyd mad at one of us (guess which one) Score predictions
In this episode: A review of both USA vs JPN friendlies Should the USWNT learn to function without Carli Lloyd? Who is going to the Olympics NWSL Week 8 preview
In a special episode from Portland, we have special guest Jacob Cristobal on to help preview Portland vs Seattle and to discuss the league's use of unpaid amateurs, as well as the way US Soccer interacts with NWSL. Also: everyone is critically wrong about score predictions.
Haley Carter is on our show today! She's a reserve GK with the Houston Dash and the new GK coach for the Afghanistan WNT. She talked to us about helping get the AfgWNT off the ground, being a part of the Dash, how Carli Lloyd is recovering, her work and future as a coach, NWSL GKs, and her professional evaluation of who goes to Rio as Hope Solo's backup.
You can donate to the Afghanistan WNT fund here: https://www.gofundme.com/AFFWomensFund Follow them on twitter here: https://twitter.com/AfghanistanWnt
Surprise! An early podcast.
We round up NWSL week 2, plus new platforms for distributing games, the evolution of Tobin Heath and Allie Long, and our predictions for week 3.
Also, the Reign released a Jess Fishock update literally 2 hours after we recorded this podcast: https://the-bold.net/midfielder-jess-fishlock-out-4-6-weeks-af0fec10dfc7#.e0gee8qjh
In this episode, we round up NWSL opening weekend action, examine league attendance, discuss goal of the week, look to next weekend, talk about some of our hopes for league standards, and bet on who is the biggest trashtalker in the league.
Big episode! We preview all 10 NWSL teams and then dive into the USWNT's EEOC wage discrimination claim against US Soccer.
In this episode: She Believes roundup What happened to the Nadeshiko??? The New Nike uniforms are bad in multiple ways The USWNT roster for Colombia and what it might imply for the Olympics NWSL is in preseason And too many "name of your sex tape" jokes
Notes from the episode: Japan has actually dropped to #7 in the world rankings Why we were on unintentional hiatus: http://www.2drunkfans.com/blog/2016/3/22/jsdnjyko8wtubi9sarusgx8sazr1j5 Jen Cooper @keepernotes is customizing jerseys with three stars http://soccer4all.com/
We discuss the takeaways from CONCACAF Olympic qualifying, evaluate NWSL's 2016 schedule, and make a few predictions for the She Believes tournament.
Allison McCann of FiveThirtyEight joins us to talk about stats (or the lack thereof) in women's soccer. We also discuss the latest developments in the USSF vs. USWNT players association collective bargaining agreement lawsuit and make our predictions for USA vs Costa Rica in the opening game of CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying.
We go into the nitty gritty of the USSF vs. WNT players association lawsuit and look at some of the details of past USWNT CBAs, plus USWNT and CanWNT Olympic qualifying rosters.
Moya Dodd gave a small press conference on her role in FIFA and the evolution of the women's game at NSCAA this past weekend. Topics covered were:
Increasing the exposure of women's soccer in smaller nations The responsibility to reform FIFA and improve its diversity The use of quotas to drive diversity The challenges of being a female soccer coach Leveraging the men's game to increase support for the women's game Soccer as a platform for political and social change Different methods of growing the women's game Upcoming youth women's world cups The prevalence of ACL injuries in female players Concussions and standards
Our 2016 NWSL college draft preview!
Plus: we lost to China 1-0, so what, and plans to meet up at the NSCAA convention.
In this episode: Trouble in paradise as the USWNT walks away from a game over a bad playing surface and disrespect from their fed Predictions for Trinidad & Tobago at the Alamodome What the USWNT should aim for in the next collective bargaining agreement
Our 50th episode! We spent a bit of time reminiscing. Also in this episode:
the USWNT Brazil friendlies and Stephanie McCaffrey NWSL expansion draft, surprises and letdowns Steph declares a feud with Jim Sermanni Reader questions Favorite 2DF moments Tentative plans for the 2016 NSCAA convention
Next time on 2DF: an Abby Wambach retrospective
It's all about expansion in this episode.
Who got traded? What the Orlando Pride decide to do with their roster? Who will they take in the draft?
Plus the USWNT takes a trip to the White House.
Note: Leigh Ann Robinson (now Brown) retired today, so congrats on your career but we're already wrong about our draft predictions.
In this episode:
We recorded a lot of this before information like Alex Morgan's trade and Ella Masar going to Europe broke. We've left it in for the discussion points.
Welcome to NWSL, Orlando Pride! Tom Sermanni is back and coming for your rosters Alex Morgan is getting traded What is that Orlando logo? NWSL waiver wire USA vs Brazil predictions and hopes for the roster An embarrassing story about interviewing Stephanie McCaffrey
A special episode recorded the night before the NWSL championship, live at Kells!
In this episode: NWSL Final: FCKC vs. Seatle Reign Who can replace Lauren Holiday? Mark Parsons is the new Thorns coach Who makes the playoffs next year? Special guests Sarah "Pickle" Gehrke and Megan Linenham Who should be on the Olympic roster who wasn't at the World Cup Predictions for the final NWSL scoreline
In this episode: USWNT vs Haiti friendlies Portland needs a new coach NWSL end of year awards Semifinal review Predictions for the NWSL championship Orlando expansion Olympic roster
We're back! In this episode:
The Boston Breakers need a new coach Come to Portland for the NWSL final! Who will win semis? NWSL expansion? USWNT friendlies with Haiti Matildas on strike Crystal Dunn is amazing but is that enough for Jill Ellis to un-bench her
Links from this episode: http://thewomensgame.com/2015/09/qa-matildas-cba/
This week we have guest podcaster Richard Farley! (@richardfarley)
Jill Ellis has a new contract, how the USWNT and NWSL can or should grow over the next cycle, a sidebar on the CanWNT and what they'll look like by 2019, which NWSL coaches should stay or go, and more.
You can listen to Jill Ellis' interview on St. Louis United FC here: http://www.stlunitedfc.net/
NWSL in review, how the league is shifting now that international players are back from the World Cup, USWNT victory tour and their puzzling locations so far, NWSL roster relief rules, and probably too many double entendres.
Is it better to retire at the top of your game or hold on as long as you can? That, plus a World Cup rundown, the USWNT's publicity tour, its impact (or lack thereof) on NWSL, and why a Women's World Cup parade should be about the women.
BBC didn't budget for England women advancing to semis: http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/thegoalkeeper/Kelly-Smith-hopes-pro-womens-soccer-returns-to-Philadelphia.html "Why It's OK for US Men's Soccer to Benefit from Women's Success" on espnW: http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/2015worldcup/article/13261991/nothing-wrong-us-men-soccer-benefiting-world-cup-success-women-team Jeff Plush was definitely at the parade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-fW97DKELc
After a long night of partying with other Americans in Vancouver, we discuss our final thoughts on the World Cup and what it meant to us.
No edits, just real talk: our wildest dreams for the USA/Japan final and some apparently inaccurate information about Saturday Night Live.
Aussie extraordinaire Ann Odong of The Womens Game is on our show today!
Reviews of the England/Japan and and Germany/USA seminfinals, the evolution of the international game, and previews of Germany/England and the USA/Japan final.
Filmed in front of a live audience in Vancouver, who you may hear from time to time injecting their opinions in an otherwise great episode.
Check out The Womens Game here: http://thewomensgame.com/
We're close to the end of group play! In this episode: * Are big teams disappointing, or are small teams just closing the gap? * Is the United States just making excuses for their performance or do they have legitimate gripes? * How to improve the Women's World Cup * who will be the teams to watch in 4 years? * sadly outdated predictions for group play as this was recorded two days ago
The first round of group games is in the books and we've got reactions, especially to USA/Australia. We got to watch Japan vs. New Zealand and witness Homare Sawa in her 200th cap and we saw a couple of famous faces at BC Place. Also, our predictions for the next round of group games.
Opta stats for WWC games: http://www.nbcdeportes.com/copa-mundial-femenina-de-la-fifa-canada-2015/resultados
We were at the Women's World Cup opening ceremony and game! Lots of Canada talk and a preview of USA/Australia. Also we'd love to do a meetup if anyone is in Vancouver.
EVERYTHING HAPPENED ALL AT ONCE.
From FIFA to FIFA 16, World Cup to NWSL predictions, this podcast has it all.
NWSL in review, our predictions for scorelines, USWNT vs. Ireland, WWC roster decisions, a BRILLIANT solution for solving all of NWSL's money problems, and more.
NWSL Defender of the Year and USWNT wild attacking center back Becky Sauerbrunn is on the show! She talks mental preparation for the World Cup, differences between 2011 and 2015, FCKC's performance so far, why she doesn't say Ender's Game is her favorite sci-fi book anymore, and way, way more.
Also: NWSL in review and our predictions for this weekend's scorelines.
Links referenced in this episode: Red Stars vs. Portland Press conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=953NAkDENgE
Angelmaker by Nick Harkaway: http://www.amazon.com/Angelmaker-Vintage-Contemporaries-Nick-Harkaway/dp/0307743624
Correction: The human population of New Zealand is 4.4 million and the sheep population is 70 million. Don't anger the sheep.
How about that roster, eh?
Also: a diversion into why the Olympics isn't a U23 tournament for the women, and our reactions/predictions for NWSL weeks one and two.
Roster: http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2015/04/14/17/43/150414-wnt-wwc-roster-ellis-quote-sheet
This week:
The USWNT looked good against New Zealand?
Also: NWSL weekend preview, bold predictions for league winners, and we make a bet over Portland vs. Boston.
An interview with the Houston Dash's Ella Masar about her personal and professional lives, how they intertwine, where the league is now, and how the league can survive.
Also: Abby Wambach what what what are you doing.
Read Ella's blog here: http://www.pitchsidereport.com/2015/03/17/ella-masar-love-entry-25/
Sources: Other USWNTers to follow Abby Wambach’s lead, skip out on NWSL’s summer schedule http://www.soccerwire.com/news/nt/uswnt/sources-other-uswnters-to-follow-abby-wambachs-lead-skip-out-on-nwsls-summer-schedule/
Trouble, on Field and Off, for Mighty U.S. Before Women’s World Cup http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/08/sports/soccer/mighty-us-faces-adversity-before-womens-world-cup.html?_r=0
We talk to two recently retired NWSL players, Nikki Marshall and Nikki Washington, to get their perspective on retirement, life post-soccer, and what the league would have to look like to hang on to more players.
Also: what NWSL has to do to survive, how it can take better care of its players, and who's the first to go in a zombie apocalypse.
We analyze the USWNT's performance at Algarve, Algarve and Cyprus overall tournament results, Canada's actual chances at the WC, THAT article about American Outlaws, sexual harassment at Australia/England, and rank our top three beers.
Links: The growing pains of U.S. soccer’s dominant supporter’s group: http://fusion.net/story/102600/american-outlaws-us-soccer-supporters-group-growing-pains/ British soldiers ‘shouted sexist abuse’ at England Women against Australia: http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/mar/07/british-soldiers-abuse-england-women-australia Chris Henderson twitter: @chris_awk
A shorter episode this week as we prepare ourselves for the Algarve.
This week we talk Algarve of course, Hope Solo, Cyprus, World Cup ticket sales, the inescapable problem of needing FIFA, the Atlanta Vibe and their life choices, and what we would name an Atlanta expansion team. And THANK YOU TO ALL OUR KICKSTARTER CONTRIBUTORS.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1047703313/2-drunk-fans-a-womens-soccer-podcast
We analyze the US/England game, Stephanie Roche's move to the Dash and what Houston might look like this season, whatever Portland is doing, and poor jersey decisions.
PLUS an interview with Meg Linehan about the USWNT's bad handling of media and a big announcement about the show.
Meg on twitter: @itsmeglinehan
Coach Lipsitz analyzes the USWNT: http://equalizersoccer.com/2015/02/17/jon-lipsitz-kentucky-coach-analyzes-uswnt-win-development/
Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1047703313/2-drunk-fans-a-womens-soccer-podcast
We dissect the USWNT's 2-0 loss to France, rant about roster choices, process our emotions, discuss potential fixes, and choose lineups we'd like to see against England.
Colleen Williams retirement article: http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/the91stminute/2015/02/williams-on-retirement-the-nwsl-and-what-comes-next-for-womens-soccer-players/
Hope Solo news Paul Rogers' departure and what this might mean for the USWNT Upcoming USWNT friendlies Mexico allocations And a potpourri of small topics from Sweden kits to Kelly Smith
2 Drunk Fans goes to the 2015 NWSL draft!
Part 1: Good times with guests @Sarah_Gehrke, @fitzcamel / Mark Shawhan, and @keepernotes / Jen Cooper as they make bold draft predictions and talk about the USWNT's chances in the WWC.
Part 2: We have press interviews with coaches Randy Waldrum, Tom Durkin, Vlatko Andonovski, and Laura Harvey, as well as with new league commissioner Jeff Plush.
We ask: Where is Amy Rodriguez? What is happening to this team? Where does Abby Wambach fit in?
Also, a rant against idiocy in the New Zealand Herald, end of year superlatives, and wishes for the new year.
This week: The USWNT's complete lack of progress in the Brazil tournament WWC 2015 draw and press conference Our picks for semifinals, finals, and dark horses The best Tom Sermanni impression on the show yet
Links from the episode:
Figuring out your team's path to the final: http://thrace-.tumblr.com/post/104700438026/heres-what-you-need-to-figure-out-the-path-to-wwc
WWC draw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkbUMI1HCjs
Pre-draw press conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQI8Ca7aZ10
This week we talk:
USSF player of the year FIFA player and goal of the year The advisability of mixed-gender best of lists Our hopes for growth trends in woso starting with 2015
Links from this episode: http://www.fifa.com/ballon-dor/puskas-award/ http://soccergods.com/2014/11/17/the-sg25/
This week: CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2015 WWC, a rant on some of the USWNT's current problems, Ballon D'Or nominees, HAO moving to FCKC, what is UP with the Boston Breakers, Algarve and Cyprus Cups, and more. Plus we get into a fight.
Recorded in Washington D.C. with special guest podcaster Sarah Gehrke (@sarah_gehrke)
CONCACAF qualifying, the need for more stats in the women's game, Carli Lloyd's big move, marketing NWSL, a fun word association game, some web series we'd like to see teams put out, and more.
The analyst we talk about in the podcast is @devinpleuler. You can continue to donate to Trinidad & Tobago women's team here: http://keepernotes.com/2014/10/08/donations-for-randy-waldrum-tt-team/
This week we talk about German spies, the chances of success for the turf lawsuit, USWNT qualifying roster decisions for WWC 2015, Gab has to ask if Kim Little is Scottish, media coverage of Hope Solo, and the newfangled media some woso players are using.
Next time: we want your ideas! What should we talk about? What should we drink? Leave a comment on this podcast.
Some reading on Hope Solo: http://thesoccerdesk.com/the-complexities-of-hope-solos-case-and-attitudes-toward-domestic-violence/
http://www.slate.com/articles/double_x/doublex/2014/09/hope_solo_domestic_violence_it_is_very_very_stupid_to_compare_the_soccer.html
http://thesportspectacle.com/2014/09/21/sexism-hope-solo/
In which we discuss the 8-0 USWNT win over Mexico, USWNT roster, World Cup Qualifications, turf, and NWSL waivers. also, Thrace makes many a crude joke.
This week on 2 Drunk Fans:
Gab recaps her experience at the NWSL championship and has a great idea for marketing the league USWNT friendlies and roster decisions CONCACAF qualifying for WWC 2015 NWSL 2015 scheduling around WWC 2015
NWSL roundup Playoff predictions Does USSF care about NWSL at all? U20 WWC roundup Gab pays off the last debt in our Boston vs. Portland bet series This is the picture thrace asked Gab to use for our bet: http://31.media.tumblr.com/09b9ff6a77fb8b2749cc640cde562635/tumblr_n7yndvH1pu1qbov1ao4_1280.jpg
NWSL Roundup, aka the teams we love are hurting us Who will take the last 2 playoff spots Our predictions for how playoffs will unfold Which NWSL GKs should get USWNT looks A USWNT friendly right before playoffS? Thrace finally pays up on a bet (feel free to fastforward over this) Our POTW And don't forget to watch the U20 Women's World Cup!
Special episode with a Special Guest!! Sarah Gehrke (twitter.com/Sarah_Gehrke), who knows way more about women's soccer than most people agreed to meet up with Gab at a DC bar. Hilarity ensued and we managed to talk about:
- Washington Spirit recap
- Preview Portland vs Seattle
- What it is like to do post game interviews
- CONCACAF Women's World Cup Qualifiers
- Year 10 NWSL predictions
- Year 3 NWSL predictions
AND -- we release our 2014 NWSL All-Star teams. And Gab really makes a fool of herself.
Thace is out trying to study for the bar exam, but she'll be back. We promise.
This week on 2 Drunk Fans, we're all NWSL all the time:
Portland's 7-1 routing of FCKC Chicago ends Seattle's unbeaten streak Washington beats WNY Boston loses again The coaching situation in Boston Gab and thrace make another Portland/Boston bet Our POTW
This week on 2 Drunk Fans:
We're live! Sort of. We recorded in the same bar for the first time since the first episode. Note: this was recorded on Thursday, 7/3, before a final decision was made on Ashlyn Harris/Dimitar Chavdarov.
Washington Spirit vs. Boston Breakers: just another crazy night of NWSL NWSL + PRO = BFF 4eva? Yet more disapproval of the NWSL DisCo MagicDan interlude The need for a player's union Nicole Barnhart as NWSL player of the month What can teams, FCKC in particular, do to increase audiences? Our POTW Quick rundown of remaining WWC 2019 bidding nations Our dream list of guests for the show
Articles referenced in the show: http://thesoccerdesk.com/is-this-real-life-spirit-draw-breakers-3-3/ http://www.oregonlive.com/portland-thorns/2014/06/nwsl_has_yet_to_institute_a_pr.html
This week on 2 Drunk Fans:
NWSL roundup Can anyone beat the Reign? USWNT vs. France game 2 Who is Alex Martin? Canada vs. Germany England drops out of WWC19 bidding Who we think should get 2019 Our POTW More giggling than usual
FAWSL expansion article referenced: http://www1.skysports.com/watch/tv-shows/sportswomen/news/9359599/womens-football-the-football-association-has-approved-the-expansion-of-the-super-league
This week on 2 Drunk Fans:
That tournament in Brazil everyone is talking about USA vs. France, game 1 NWSL refs: getting worse? The need for a more transparent DisCo Tom Sermanni rebounds with Canada Our POTW
Swiss FA announcement of game vs. USWNT: http://www.football.ch/de/SFV/Nationalteams/A-Team-Frauen/Terminkalender-A-Team-Frauen.aspx
This week on 2 Drunk Fans:
Jill Ellis' roster for the friendlies against France Who we think got left off the list NWSL team relationships with the media (or lack thereof?) A revealing detour into our love lives (or lack thereof) Marketing to LGBT audiences and women's sports leagues' growing gay-friendliness Shannon Boxx is training with the Thorns? Gab makes good on a lost bet from the Breakers/Thorns game Our POTW
This week on 2 Drunk Fans:
An unintentional NWSL roundup Quick Champions League recap THAT Houston/Chicago game NWSL marketing thoughts A new experiment where we watch a game live and record our commentary (this week: Spirit vs. Dash) The problem(s) with NWSL referees The 2DF POTW (it's exactly who you think it is)
Please leave a comment on the podcast letting us know if our experiment worked or not! If not, please direct all complaints to @gabpdx on twitter.
This week on 2 Drunk Fans:
Jill Ellis as new USWNT coach Gender issues at USSF Marketing issues in the NWSL WWC15 qualifying roundup Our 2DF player of the week And thrace's cat Schmidt makes a guest appearance, because this is a professional podcast
Our 10th episode!
This time: Who is the Shane of the NWSL? NWSL standings roundup USA vs. Canada WWC 2019 bidding Richard Scudamore is gross Who's gonna be the new USWNT coach? (We have no idea) Our hopes for NWSL this season The 2 Drunk Fans POTW
In this episode:
NWSL week 3 The shadowy world of the NWSL Disciplinary Committee (It exists!) Our player of the week A short and kind of useless (much like Gab) preview of USA vs. Canada in Winnipeg
"It's A Hard Knock Life" at The Soccer Desk http://thesoccerdesk.com/its-a-hard-knock-life-in-the-nwsl-literally/
This week we drink some beers, discuss NWSL week 2 results, introduce our own Power Rankings and The 2 Drunk Fans Player of the Week Award.
Oh, and we have a special guest, Meg Linehan (https://twitter.com/itsmeglinehan). She's got a new project she's working on (http://brightandselect.com/). And she contributes to the Power Rankings as well.
Cheers, Meg. Excellent choice in beverage.
Happy Friday!
In this episode we recount the first week of 2014 NWSL, with an assortment of delicious side rants. Also also also: an interview with Melissa and Diane from the Orange Brigade!
Tom's out. Jill is in, for now. We got together to pour one out for our homie, Dad Jeans, and talked about our gut reactions.
**Note -- we recorded this on Monday, April 7th. This news is still breaking.
Again, these are our gut reactions and our grasping at logic straws.
Here is a sample of the media coverage so far, representing multiple viewpoints:
Sermanni Dismissed (Grant Wahl) http://soccer.si.com/2014/04/07/us-womens-soccer-coach-tom-sermanni-fired/
Gulati Sheds Light On Sermanni Firing (Soccer By Ives) http://www.soccerbyives.net/2014/04/gulati-sermanni-fired.html
USWNT Coach Tom Sermanni Fired: What Happened http://happygosnarky.wordpress.com/2014/04/07/uswnt-coach-tom-sermanni-fired-what-happened/
Sermanni, Gulati and the veterans: How internal politics still rule USWNT http://www.soccerwire.com/news/coaching/sermanni-gulati-and-the-veterans-how-internal-politics-still-rule-uswnt/
Tom Sermanni interview on SiriusXM Sports http://blog.siriusxm.com/2014/04/08/tom-sermanni-taken-by-surprise-over-firing-from-uswmnt/
Fallout After Sermanni's Dismissal (Julie Foudy) http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/10745415/julie-foudy-examines-shocking-dismissal-uswnt-coach-tom-sermanni-espnw
Women's team addresses coach's firing http://m.utsandiego.com/news/2014/Apr/08/us-womens-national-team-tom-sermanni-abby-wambach/
This week we ramble about our favorites (hint: they're exactly who you think they are), answer a lot of listener questions, round up preseason results so far, and talk about the NWSL salary cap.
Article on Mana Shim by Jamie Goldberg http://www.oregonlive.com/portland-thorns/2014/03/portland_thorns_lively_and_tou.html
Low pay limits experience in NWSL by Allison McCann http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/low-pay-limits-player-experience-in-national-womens-soccer-league/
Supporter Groups @ChicagoLocal134 @The_Riptide @BostonArmada @WNYFlashMob @SpiritSquadron @Cloud9_SkyBlue @PDXRivetersSG @RoyalGuard_SG @kcbluecrew @orange_brigade
In which we have our first official guests!! We are joined by Angela Harrison (@ThornsAnalyst) and Joan Stewart (@joanofdark) to help us figure out FIFA WWC hosting bids, women leadership in soccer, Title IX, pay to play in the American youth soccer system, and just general drunken goofiness. Enjoy!
You can also listen to Joan's podcast, Avilable Substitutes, here --> http://www.availablesubstitutes.com/
Well, the USWNT isn't doing all that well at the 2014 Algarve. Here's why we're not jumping ship. Also, what's going on over in Cyprus?
In which we discuss the Canadian National team's 2015 residency camp, Cyprus, Algarve, NWSL, W-League, kits, and much more.