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The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

Just Women’s Sports

150 episodes

6 days ago

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.

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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.

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Episodes (20/150)

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

The Spirit are peaking at the right time!

In this week’s episode, Claire breaks down last weekend’s semifinal action, and previews a championship game between two of the more ambitious clubs in the entire NWSL. Then, she chats with Bay FC defender Abby Dahlkemper, about Sutter Heath and the club’s support for family planning as she plans for a very exciting 2026.

6 days ago

32 minutes

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

How Gotham SHOCKED the KC Current

In this week’s episode, Claire breaks down what she got right and what she got very wrong about the NWSL quarterfinals, which team has the biggest chip on their shoulder, and what may or may not happen when the semifinals hit this weekend.

1 week ago

21 minutes

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

Four bold predictions for the NWSL Playoffs

In this week’s episode, Claire roots for chaos as the NWSL postseason begins by making four bold predictions about the upcoming quarterfinal round. Which underdogs can take it to the full 90, what tactics are most likely to prevail, and yes a bracket buster or two.

2 weeks ago

20 minutes

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

The USWNT has decisions to make

On this week’s episode, Claire breaks down the second two matches in the USWNT’s October window: who stood out, what question marks remain, and what the U.S. can take out of three very different performances over the course of the week from both a coaching and a player pool level.

3 weeks ago

21 minutes

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

Is the USWNT taking a step backwards?

In today's episode, Claire goes long on the USWNT opening the October window with their first-ever loss to Portugal: why the team's setup didn't help players succeed, what went wrong as the US chased the game, and how the team can adjust going into a rematch on Sunday.

1 month ago

25 minutes

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

The USWNT October roster is here!

*Note: This episode was recorded before Trinity Rodman left Wednesday's game with an injury* This week, Claire breaks down the roster for the USWNT’s upcoming October friendlies. Who made it, who is still on the outside looking in, and Emma Hayes’s comments as the team nears the year-mark until next fall’s World Cup Qualifying tournament.

1 month ago

24 minutes

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

How did US stars play in the Champions League?

In today’s episode, Claire breaks down the first week of 2025/26 UWCL action, as the USWNT contingent in the competition grows in size every year. She chats about the level of importance USWNT manager Emma Hayes places on the tournament, and how USWNT players are fairing in the early going of the league phase.

1 month ago

19 minutes

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

NWSL changing of the guard

This week, Claire reflects on the retirement of Angel City captain Ali Riley, amidst a larger generational shift in the NWSL that has seen giants of the game step away while young stars rise. How has the league’s new CBA impacted the overall storytelling as the league creates new stars, and has the NWSL taken advantage of a quiet year for the USWNT?

1 month ago

24 minutes

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

Do better, Ballon d'Or...

In this week’s episode, Claire reflects on this week’s Ballon d’Or ceremony, breaking down the issues with modern football awards that can leave the women’s game looking like an afterthought, especially for players neither from or playing in Europe.

2 months ago

22 minutes

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

Can the NWSL salary cap keep up with stars like Jaedyn Shaw?

In this week’s episode, Claire reflects on the news Jaedyn Shaw is making a record NWSL transfer to Gotham FC, breaking down how million dollar trades work within a salary cap system that nonetheless keeps salaries restricted. She chats transfer growth, salaries vs transfer fees, and why certain players earning big ticket salaries doesn’t end the concerns risen by the high profile transfer of Alyssa Thompson to Chelsea.

2 months ago

25 minutes

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

Alyssa 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 have its biggest season ever, and the NWSL trying to keep up in an ever-shifting global market.

2 months ago

22 minutes

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

Kansas 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 team up for long-term consistency after falling just short in 2024, and what an almost assured Shield win might mean for the team’s championship chances.

2 months ago

22 minutes

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

NWSL 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 international break has garnered mostly draws. What should your team do to shore up their roster before the end of the regular season?

3 months ago

23 minutes

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

Is 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 best day the Thorns could be a serious postseason contender, why they still need to raise their floor, and why it matters that one of the founding clubs of the NWSL finds their way.

3 months ago

21 minutes

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

Ranking 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, regional history and more. Which games have the juice, and which ones feel more like they’re being stashed.

3 months ago

24 minutes

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

The 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, individual performances, and who could end up hoisting the Shield and Championship trophies at the end of the season.

3 months ago

23 minutes

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

Can 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 we got here, as England keeps their unlikely story going against a Spain team that has looked near unbeatable all tournament.

4 months ago

20 minutes

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

Who'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 showing off, setting the tone for the knockout stages. How much did she get right? Let’s find out.

4 months ago

19 minutes

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

Way 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 returns, new names that have played themselves into the mix, and positional battles that are resolving themselves faster than expected.

4 months ago

23 minutes

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

Who 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 impressive performances, the return of set pieces, and a few minor tweaks still to be made before things get serious in October.

4 months ago

26 minutes