The Equalizer Podcast

Ahead of the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, Claire Watkins and John Halloran take a close look at every NWSL team and make their predictions for who will win the tournament.

Pardeep Cattry and Jeff Kassouf look back on the SheBelieves Cup and discuss the news surrounding Sacramento's MLS expansion and how it impacts the NWSL. They react to the racist speech made by Seth Jahn at U.S. Soccer's Annual General Meeting. Then Harjeet Johal joins Pardeep to take a closer look at Canada's performance in the SheBelieves Cup.

Claire Watkins and John Halloran sat down this week to take a deep look at the first two match-days of the SheBelieves Cup. They talk Argentina, Canada, many different USWNT roster decisions, and Pia Sundhage's Brazil. After the break, they also discuss newly announced investment in the NWSL, and what that means for both the short and the long-term future.

Jeff Kassouf, Claire Watkins, and John Halloran look ahead to 2021 (and beyond) in the NWSL. Which players do they expect to break out next season? What will the league look like over the next few years?

Jeff Kassouf, Rachael Kriger, and Pardeep Cattry share their highs, lows, and lasting impressions from the year in women's soccer, on the field and off the field.

OL Reign forward Jasmyne Spencer, Brown head coach Kia McNeill, and journalist Erica Ayala join Pardeep Cattry for a discussion around racism in sports, how NWSL and women's soccer players showed solidarity with Black Lives Matter during their games this year, and what the league and the sport can do moving forward to improve diversity.

It's a special presentation of The Equalizer's Kickin' Back podcast as Jeff Kassouf interviews U.S. women's national team head coach Vlatko Andonovski about his career and his first year as head coach of the team. The Equalizer Podcast will return next week. Subscribe to the Kickin' Back podcast for more in-depth one-on-one interviews with some of the biggest personalities in women's soccer.

Rachael Kriger is joined by Katelyn Best to break down the Thorns in the NWSL Fall Series. They look at a four-goal week for Christine Sinclair and Sophia Smith's first games with Portland. Jeff Kassouf joins Rachael to talk about the coaching situation in Utah and the latest in the FA WSL.

Dan Lauletta and Rachael Kriger recap all the weekend's NWSL Fall Series action and look at key performances from Nichelle Prince, Bri Visalli, Rosie White, and Crystal Thomas.

Dan Lauletta is joined by The Guardian's Suzy Wrack to take a close look at the FA WSL and the U.S. women's national team stars who've joined the league this season. Then, Dan and Rachael Kriger react to the weekend's NWSL Fall Series action, including Kealia Watt's brace for the Chicago Red Stars.

Dan Lauletta and John Halloran recap Courage-Dash and Spirit-Red Stars in the NWSL Fall Series, and discuss what the recent signings in the FA WSL mean for the NWSL.

Dan Lauletta, Pardeep Cattry, Rachael Kriger and John Halloran recap the Houston Dash's win over the Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL Challenge Cup Final. They discuss the importance of the tournament for the Dash, and debate whether we'll see a similar tournament in the future. Plus, a look back on the highlights and key moments of the tournament.

The Houston Dash and Chicago Red Stars will meet on Sunday in the final of the NWSL Challenge Cup. Dan Lauletta and Pardeep Cattry recap their semifinal wins, and look back on the performances from Portland Thorns FC and Sky Blue FC in defeat.

Sky Blue FC and the Chicago Red Stars advance, while the Washington Spirit and OL Reign are headed home. Dan Lauletta, John Halloran and Rachael Kriger recap Saturday's NWSL Challenge Cup quarterfinal penalties and look ahead to Wednesday's semifinal matches.

Britt Eckerstrom's big game leads the Thorns to an upset win over the Courage. Jane Campbell's penalties magic continues as the Dash beat the Royals. Dan Lauletta, Emily Dulhanty and John Halloran recap Friday's quarterfinal matches of the NWSL Challenge Cup. 

Another win for the Courage and a scoreless draw between the Thorns and OL Reign. Dan Lauletta, Rachael Kriger and John Halloran recap the final day of the preliminary round of the NWSL Challenge Cup and look ahead to this weekend's quarterfinal games.

The Red Stars get their first victory of the NWSL Challenge Cup and the Spirit pick up another win. Dan Lauletta, Pardeep Cattry and John Halloran recap Day 7 of the NWSL Challenge Cup.

Dan Lauletta and Rachael Kriger discuss OL Reign's eventual breakthrough against Utah Royals FC. Then, John Halloran joins Dan to discuss Sky Blue FC finally shaking off the rust in a win over the Houston Dash.

Dan Lauletta and Emily Dulhanty recap another win for the Courage. Then, John Halloran joins Dan to break down an entertaining 1-1 draw between the Thorns and Spirit.

Dan Lauletta, Pardeep Cattry and John Halloran recap big wins for Utah Royals FC and the Houston Dash, and tough losses for Sky Blue FC and OL Reign, on Day 4 of the NWSL Challenge Cup. 

The Courage show their dominance in a 2-0 win over the Spirit, and the Thorns and Red Stars draw on Day 3 of the NWSL Challenge Cup. Dan Lauletta, Rachael Kriger and John Halloran react to the games.

A 3-3 thriller between the Houston Dash and Utah Royals FC, and then a 0-0 draw from OL Reign and Sky Blue FC. Dan Lauletta, Ray Curren and John Halloran recap it all.

Dan Lauletta and John Halloran recap North Carolina's win over Portland and Washington's win over Chicago on the first day of the NWSL Challenge Cup.

Dan Lauletta gets ready for the NWSL Challenge Cup with a close look at the teams that finished at the top and bottom of last year's table. Neil Morris joins the podcast to talk about the North Carolina Courage and Julia Poe previews the Orlando Pride.