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The Late Sub with Claire Watkins
The Late Sub with Claire Watkins brings you the latest news and freshest takes on all things USWNT, NWSL and whatever else is popping off in women's soccer each week. Special guest appearances with the biggest names in women’s sports make The Late Sub a must-listen for every soccer fan. You can find The Late Sub wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Claire on X/Twitter @ScoutRipley and subscribe to the Just Women’s Sports newsletter for more.
Episodes
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsAlyssa Thompson's transfer is concerning for NWSL
In this week’s episode, Claire discusses the implications of Alyssa Thompson’s possible impending transfer to Chelsea, with the WSL season upon us primed to…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsKansas City Current: Championship or Bust | The Late Sub
In this week’s episode, Claire takes a deeper look at Kansas City’s historic success this season, what on-field tweaks Vlatko Andonovski has implemented to set…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsNWSL trades we'd like to see!
This week, Claire takes a look around the NWSL and proposes a few suggestions to a hypothetical league-wide trade market after the return from the…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsIs Portland back? A deep dive into the Thorns
In this week's episode, Claire takes a deeper look at the Portland Thorns after their expectation re-setting win over Seattle. She talks through why on their…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsRanking the NWSL rivalries
In this week’s episode, Claire breaks down NWSL Rivalry Week, ranking each of this weekend’s matchups into tiers based on drama potential, national relevance…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsThe NWSL returns! A preview into the remainder of the season
The NWSL is back, and we’ve got a lot to catch up on! This week, Claire takes a trip through the NWSL standings, talking first half surprises, disappointments…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsCan England upset Spain? A look into the Euros final
The Euros final is here, with two usual suspects matching up in a World Cup rematch that features two very different styles of football. Claire breaks down how…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsWho's going to win the Euros?
In this week’s episode, Claire looks back on the 2025 Euro’s group stage, challenging her own pre-tournament predictions, underdog stories and heavyweights…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsWay too early USWNT World Cup qualifying roster
In this week’s episode, Claire takes a look at the larger USWNT player pool and compiles her way too early World Cup qualifying roster. She talks hopeful…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsWho Stood Out for the USWNT
This week, Claire breaks down another very strong international window for the USWNT after they looked dominant against Ireland and Canada. She talks…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsA USWNT fan's GUIDE to the Euros
This week, Claire takes a break from soccer action in the U.S. to give an American soccer fans perspective on the upcoming Euros: favorites, underdogs, NWSL…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsRose Lavelle’s return to the USWNT
In this week’s episode, Claire breaks down the recently-announced USWNT roster for three upcoming friendlies - talking about how to avoid player burn out…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsWhere does the Washington Spirit go from here?
On this weeks episode, Claire sits down with USA Today and Pro Soccer Wire writer Jason Anderson, to talk about Washington Spirit manager Jonatan Giraldez…
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Who is stepping up for the USWNT
This week, Claire digs into the performances that stood out in two big USWNT wins to close out the international break, including a big step forward in the…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsUSWNT roster: Who’s in and who’s out
In today’s episode, Claire discusses the quiet importance of this weeks international window for the U.S., as Emma Hayes’s system takes full effect. She talks…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsIs Debinha running away with NWSL MVP? A look into the current top candidates
On this week’s episode, Claire presents her MVP candidate shortlist as the NWSL season dips into the second third of the year. Attackers have been reigning…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsEveryone gave up on the San Diego Wave way too quickly
Subscribe: https://pod.link/1563105123 In this week’s episode, Claire breaks down what many believed to be the implosion of the San Diego Wave losing the likes…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsThe Gotham FC superteam experiment was a failure
Subscribe: https://pod.link/1563105123 In this week’s episode, Claire breaks down what happened to Gotham's superteam, and whether the NWSL is built for them…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsWhat Trinity Rodman’s injury means
In this week’s episode, Claire breaks down Trinity Rodman’s newly reported indefinite absence from the Washington Spirit, as she rehabs an ongoing back injury…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsAngel City: The good and the bad, a deep dive into the future of the club
On today’s episode, Claire takes a look at Angel City’s early success in the young 2025 NWSL season, starting from the carousel of the club’s early days to a…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsThe USWNT's youth movement hits a bump in the road
Welcome back to another season of The Late Sub! Claire sits down to talk through the USWNT’s youth movement, the search for Alyssa Naeher’s successor, Trinity…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsNWSL predictions: Champion, Shield, MVP and more
The NWSL is back for 2025, and so are we! Claire hops on the mic to chat NWSL opening weekend, way too early predictions, teams rising, falling, and everything…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsWomen’s Sports Wishlist: A look into 2025
It’s the final Late Sub of the season, and Claire is looking ahead. She talks wishes for 2025 including USWNT experimentation, NWSL parity, WNBA tactical…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsWhat a year for women's sports: an end end of year recap
In this week’s episode, Claire takes a trip down memory lane, talking through her favorite and most memorable women’s sports stories of the year. She talks the…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsLynn Williams is traded to Seattle, plus a nice salute to USWNT legend Becky Sauerbrunn
In today's episode, Claire gives a salute to the career of USWNT legend Becky Sauerbrunn, and reflects on the end of an era for both the NWSL and the US as…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsIs Hannah Hidalgo National Player of the Year?
In today’s episode, Claire takes a deeper look at Notre Dame’s big win over UConn, what it means for the early NPOY race, and some very encouraging signs for…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsBuilding a basketball team with Natalie Nakase
In today’s episode, Claire hits a few big women’s sports headlines before sitting down with Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase to talk through…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsDon’t count out South Carolina, plus a quick look in NCAA soccer & volleyball, the PWHL, and NWSL free agency
In today’s episode, Claire takes a look at Golden State’s expansion draft and South Carolina’s great week dominating two Top 10 matchups. She then takes a trip…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsBIGGEST college basketball surprises, plus a quick dive into the WNBA, PWHL, and college volleyball
In today’s episode, Claire takes a break from the soccer trenches to catch up on all the goings on in other women’s sports in the states. She chats college…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsThe USWNT survives their final game of the year
In today's episode, Claire wraps up a wild year of the USWNT, as their very dramatic 2-1 win over the Netherlands showed how far they’ve come and what they’ll…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsThe USWNT says goodbye to Naeher
The USWNT played to a scoreless draw against England on Saturday, and Claire hops on immediately after to give her thoughts! On Alyssa Naeher’s retirement, the…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsMARTA DID IT! An NWSL Championship Recap
On today’s episode, Claire recaps another wonderful wild NWSL championship weekend, the before, during, and after of Orlando’s historic win in the title game…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsNWSL Championship: Banda vs Rodman, plus a quick look into college basketball, NWSL awards, and the new WNBA hires
On today’s episode, Claire breaks down the ins and outs of the NWSL championship matchup between the Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit - key…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsTriple Espresso takes a break: a look into the USWNT roster drop; plus a recap of the NWSL semifinal games
In today's episode, Claire breaks down the USWNT's November roster, how manager Emma Hayes is able to give new opportunities from a position of strength, and…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsNWSL Awards: Snubs and Surprises, plus a preview going into the NWSL semifinal round
On todays episode, Claire takes a deep dive into the NWSL end of season awards, comparing her ballot with the announced finalists and giving her final picks in…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsBay FC ALMOST pulls it off, plus a special interview with Bay FC midfielder Kiki Pickett
In today’s episode, Claire recaps the quarterfinal round of the NWSL playoffs, talking through blowouts, surprises, emptying the tank and why the top four…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsCan Sophia Smith UPSET Gotham? Plus a special interview with Olympic bronze medalist rugby player Sammy Sullivan
In today’s episode, Claire breaks down the ins and outs of every NWSL quarterfinal, who to keep on upset watch and what to expect tactically between the lines…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsIs it NATTY or BUST for Paige Bueckers and UConn? | The Late Sub
Subscribe: https://pod.link/1563105123 On todays episode, Claire previews the top teams in women's college basketball season tips off, can South Carolina…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsNaomi Girma can do it all, plus a final look at the NWSL regular season
On todays episode, Claire wraps up the USWNT October window with look at the team’s 3-0 win over Argentina, how rotation became the US’s strength and how Naomi…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsUSWNT: It's a mental game, plus a chat with Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas
In today’s episode, Claire talks through the USWNT’s 3-1 comeback victory over Iceland on Sunday, how the team slightly struggled with roster rotation and how…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsThe USWNT is BACK!
On today’s episode, Claire breaks down the USWNT’s 3-1 win over Iceland, talks through how Emma Hayes is continuing to put her stamp on her team even as they…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsThe Liberty survive game 5, plus a quick wish list for the end of the NWSL regular season
On today’s episode, Claire goes long on the epic final game that clinched the New York Liberty’s first-ever WNBA title. She talks defense, officiating…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsWhat's next for the USWNT? Plus an analysis of the WNBA Finals as it nears the end
In today’s episode, Claire runs down the USWNT’s October roster, alongside quotes from Emma Hayes that appear to lay out the vision for the next few years in…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsBanda vs. Chawinga for MVP? Plus a look at the first two WNBA Finals games
On today’s episode, Claire talks through whether she needs to amend her WNBA Finals prediction, and notes both the resiliency of the Lynx and the mentality of…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsDo the Liberty take it all? Plus a recap of NWSL news this week in preparation for playoffs
In today’s episode, Claire ponders another Sun postseason exit, and the risks and rewards of blowing things up in the pursuit of playoff glory. She then…
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Marta’s Orlando dream comes true, plus Claire gives a postmortem on the Las Vegas Aces
In today’s episode, Claire gives her own postmortem on this particular era of the Las Vegas Aces, claims the Liberty as championship frontrunners and preps for…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsSabrina Ionescu and the Liberty look for a sweep, plus a look into the Orlando Pride's potential shield win
Today, Claire takes a closer look at what’s gone wrong for the Las Vegas Aces in their semifinal against the Liberty, as well as dissecting some of head coach…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsCan the Aces bounce back? Plus a look into NWSL playoff possibilities
In today’s episode, Claire takes a look at both Game 1’s of the WNBA semifinals, and whether or not Aces and Lynx fans can find silver linings in falling short…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsWNBA underdogs struggle, plus a look into the NWSL playoff landscape
This week, Claire discusses the first day of games of the WNBA playoffs, where postseason experience is key in a short set of series’ that could see some of…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsTrinity Rodman is a superstar, plus a look into why a WNBA season expansion is a good thing
This week, Claire takes a snapshot look at the NWSL, where sometimes single games can tell you a whole lot more about a team than just the final score. She…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsAlex Morgan’s final game, plus a look into Angel Reese's injury, the U.S. Open, and the Paralympics
This week, Claire takes a moment to talk about the final few days of Alex Morgan’s professional career, how the soccer world has changed since Morgan’s debut…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsThe NWSL playoff race begins, and a chat with NWSLPA President Tori Huster
This week, Claire checks in on the big picture for both the NWSL and the WNBA, as title contenders emerge, playoff spoilers make their case, and some teams…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsThe new NWSL CBA changes everything, plus a Q+A to answer your women's sports questions
This week, Claire breaks down the new NWSL CBA that will change just about everything about how the league runs, she thinks, for the better. Then she takes…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsThe New York Liberty clinch first, plus a look into the NWSL starting back up
In today's episode, Claire says a happy welcome back to the WNBA, as teams battle for postgame positioning in the final month of the regular season. The New…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsUSA basketball gets it done, plus a chat with Arsenal forward Alessia Russo
In this weeks episode, Claire talks through the final few days of the 2024 Olympics, a gold medal basketball game that went the distance in ways nobody…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsSimone Biles's legacy grows, plus a preview of the USWNT's semifinal matchup
This week, Claire takes a deep breath and looks at what we've seen in women's sports so far in the Olympics, including generational talents and both…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsThe USWNT always bounces back, and the Olympics always bring the drama
On today’s episode, Claire takes a look at the USWNT’s performances in their first two Olympic soccer matches, as the team cruises to a quarterfinal spot with…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsCan the USWNT medal? Plus a look into WNBA All-Star Weekend
This week, Claire discusses WNBA All-Star weekend, which felt both like a celebration of how the league has grown over the past year and set Team USA up for a…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsThis is Sophia Smiths USWNT attack now, and a brief look at WNBA all-star
This week, Claire breaks down in depth the days prior to the USWNT’s first send-off series game, also discussing performances, what worked and what still needs…
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsHow well did the NWSL and WNBA prepare its players for the Olympics?
This week, Claire takes the solo mic to break down a beautiful new rivalry between the Orlando Pride and the Kansas City Current, while taking stock of where…