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Diaspora United

A podcast that centers Black women in the global game.

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01:18:27

No adults in the room

Diaspora United ·

2022/12/17

Courtney & André react to the release of the NWSL/NWSLPA Investigative Report. CONTENT WARNING: The report includes an array of abuses, and while we do not go into specific details so as to not re-traumatize, please take care of yourself before, during and after listening. ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free

01:22:14

Trip Around Europe + Mark Parsons (back) to the Spirits

Diaspora United ·

2022/11/23

Courtney & André return to your ear holes with another episode! We've been NWSL and USWNT-heavy in recent weeks so in this episode we start with a trot around Europe. We catch you up on each top European league, identify players who are ballin outta control, and pick out some upcoming games to watch. Then we look ahead to this week's UWCL matchups, including how each group stands, plus the real possibility that Lyon and/or PSG could miss the knockout rounds. After that we head back Stateside to

01:30:35

USWNT highs and lows + Debinha to Chelsea!?!?

Diaspora United ·

2022/11/16

Did you miss us? WELL WE MISSED Y'ALL! So Courtney & André are back with an xtra lorj episode cause everything happens so much. We start off with our Sick & Shut-In list to keep players in our hearts and minds while sending ancestral healing vibes. Then we get into NWSL Free Agency! Gotham already made a move so we get Courtney's thoughts on Kelley O'Hara joining the club, and André discusses what the loss means for the Spirit. Then we both pitch free agent Debinha on coming to our

01:11:25

Championship Vibes Were Vibin' + USWNT Roster Drop

Diaspora United ·

2022/11/02

Courtney & André are back with another episode! In this one we bring back ancestral healing vibes to everyone on our sick & shut-in list, then we run through a rack of shoutouts. Then we get into the 2022 NWSL Championship in Washington, DC. We talk about all the things that made the occasion feel like a championship should, on the ground and on tv. We also get into some analysis about the game, and André has good news for both Portland and Kansas City. Also, Courtney is big mad at delivery

01:25:03

Crystal Dunn Supremacy & Soft Ass NWSL Championship...

Diaspora United ·

2022/10/28

Courtney & André are back to discuss all things NWSL before the Championship game. We run through the slate of NWSL Awards, make the case for AD Franch over Kailen Sheridan, and talk about Sophia Smith's absurd season and why she was the only possible choice for MVP. Then we review the semifinals, including OL Reign's finishing issues popping up again and AD Franch doing AD Franch things. Then we talk all things Crystal Dunn. From her match winning goal, to her route back to the pitch after

01:20:31

Everything is AUWFUL (plus Vlatko continuing to...

Diaspora United ·

2022/10/14

We appreciate your grace and patience. The past few weeks have been a lot and we have needed the time to process and heal. Thank you. In this episode Courtney & André talk about the Yates report. We discuss the issues that created this environment, and the difference between burning it all down and building a new foundation. We also discuss the overlooked racism portion of toxic environments and not listening to Black women. Then we take a break before discussing the Vlatko's no good very bad

01:17:42

Playoff chaos & San Diego's response

Diaspora United ·

2022/09/28

Courtney & André are back on the mics for another episode! In this one we bring back two segments off top, lifting up those on the sick & shut-in list before moving on to celebrate a wide range of Black women in football ballin out on and even off the pitch (even some off land)! Then we move on to look at the NWSL table and chat about last weekend's results, when the double birds are warranted and when maybe they aren't, plus we ask why the NWSL is fumbling the bag by choosing now of all

01:39:05

I'll try hope later (w/ Shea Butter FC, pt.1)

Diaspora United ·

2022/09/23

Courtney & André are back but this time we brought reinforcements! Thass right, it's another crossover episode! We sat down with the good folks Skye and Sylvs of Shea Butter FC for a wide ranging convo in part one of our crossover. In this chat we look at the NWSL table and André decides to push his 'let's have a real as title race' agenda, so we break down a world in which it exists and how we could make it possible. Then, like the pleasant hosts we are, we press Skye and Sylvs on their

01:13:38

DU Derby, USWNT, and the actual start of the WSL

Diaspora United ·

2022/09/14

Courtney & André are back on the mics! We get into some analysis on our local clubs, NJ/NY Gotham FC and Washington Spirit cause THE DIASPORA UNITED DERBY IS THIS WEEKEND! Then we get into U.S. Soccer's revelation that Sally Yates' investigation is nearing completion, upcoming USWNT friendlies, and the FA WSL finally kicking off no but for real this time. In Heated & Hyped we're big mad at the varied transfer deadline dates in woso, Gotham players supporting the NY Jets, Men in Blazers

01:35:36

Kanu’s Revenge, Marcel’s Momma, and Serena’s Legacy

Diaspora United ·

2022/09/08

Courtney & André are back on the mics to discuss the USWNT's two-match series with Nigeria, Gotham vs. North Carolina, upcoming NWSL matches, the start of D1 Arkema and the WSL, plus the legacy of Serena Jameka Williams. They get into their concerns about the complicated nature of Vlatko's system and the simple passes that are getting behind the backline. Courtney feels sad for Gotham, who caught another L despite playing well. Then they ask if the WSL is the Blackest it's ever been??? Then in

01:40:51

This Episode is King Tut Approved

Diaspora United ·

2022/08/31

Courtney & André are back on the mics to discuss King Tut's angelic voice, NWSL results, Kris Ward's interview and the players' statement, and USWNT talk ahead of their two friendlies against Nigeria. After reliving the mummy voice sound and laughing hysterically (we know, we got got, still better our way though) we discuss Mal Pugh goin off, A-L-O-Z-I-E, Gotham's ghost coal that became a corner and Kim Björkegren continuing to make bad decisions. We also predict a shield winner, the last team

01:26:19

She's one of one. She's number one. She's the only Dunn.

Diaspora United ·

2022/08/24

Another USWNT roster dropped so you know what that means, so did plenty the racismo. We tired y'all. But before Courtney & André deal with that they chat about recent highlights of the international tournaments that wrapped up, why we so desperately need a Club World Cup and how it might work, discuss NWSL transfers and wonder what's going on in NCC, plus they touch on the weirdness and deep concern about the nature of Kris Ward's dismissal from the Washington Spirit. Then they dig into the

01:44:55

DROP IT LIKE A PODDY

Diaspora United ·

2022/08/17

Aaaaaaaand WE BACK! Courtney has returned from a much deserved and needed vacation and hopped back on the mic with André to discuss everydamnthang! We get into the top NWSL storylines including Ebony Salmon's Revenge Tour and the Wavé doin the wobble. We also get into just what in the hell is going on with the Spirit, Courage and Gotham, including Courtney going long on Gotham's problems and how to fix them. Then we discuss why a club world cup needs to happen, plus the difference between tactics vs

00:55:52

The Hashtag Go To Games Campaign Endorses This Episode

Diaspora United ·

2022/07/28

The Atlantic Ocean may currently separate your hosts but through the magic of Beyoncé's internet Courtney & André are BACK! We start by talking about air conditioning before moving on to congratulate Desiree Ellis and South Africa on the WAFCON title and Courtney is real hype about Linda Caicedo sending Colombia to the Copa America Femenina final to face Brazil. Then we sit back as Courtney tells us the infinite joys of seeing EUROS games live, including watching so many France players ball out

01:33:46

Love and Solidarity to Barbra Banda

Diaspora United ·

2022/07/07

HELLO GOOD PEOPLE! Courtney & André are back with a fresh new episode. A lot of soccering's just kicked off so we get into some quick NWSL-related shoutouts before moving to the CONCACAF W Championship. We review each round 1 matchup of group play and get into how very different USWNT vs. Haiti could have looked, our concerns with defensive cohesion (and personnel), which leads us to reflect on the greatness of Crystal Dunn. We also ask how many Yike™ should Mexico feel after losing to Jamaica,

01:47:37

11 Questions For a WoSo Summer

Diaspora United ·

2022/06/30

HI. HELLO. WE'RE BACK. Courtney & André return with a brand new episode to get you set for this summer of international woso! We decided to chop it up in a series of 11(ish) questions to discuss, ponder, laugh, rant, and (sometimes) answer. We ask questions like 'Has Vlatko learned from the Olympics?', 'How many USWNT goals will be disallowed for offside?', 'Which NWSL team will fare best during July?', and 'Why does white soccer media keep getting it wrong?' — and many, many more topics! Please

01:36:38

Vlatko Andiacre

Diaspora United ·

2022/06/15

We're down immeasurably bad y'all. Courtney & André start the pod with some sad and y'all know why. We trudge on and read a review that made us smile before getting into a rundown of the summer of international tournaments upon us. We take a slight detour to discuss dark horses and favorites in the EUROS and CONCACAF W Championship. Then we focus on the USWNT roster drop and ask several questions such as, 'Were lessons learned?', 'Fam, what?', 'Huh?', and 'Vlatko wyd???' We dissect decisions

01:35:29

We're Down Bad

Diaspora United ·

2022/06/09

WE BACK! Sorry we left you, but uh, life be lifin. Courtney & André discuss how life life'd em both since the last time they hopped on the mics. Then they get into shoutouts and spread some ancestral healing vibes to ballers we want to see back on the pitch ASAPtually. After that they turn to the NWSL and drop three interesting points/trends/observations/whatever about the regular season so far. Courtney has a Trinity Rodman #HOTTAKE and André has warmed up to the proliferation of back 3

01:06:40

UWCL Shookethness + NWSL Gifts

Diaspora United ·

2022/05/25

AYYYYY WE BACK! Courtney & André hop on the mics once again cause woso been wild y'all. We start off with a quick chat about naps then drop some shoutouts around the world of woso, including birth(day) shoutouts! Then we get into it y'all. Lyon did the damn thing and beat Barcelona in the Champions League Final. We review how they did it, why Barcelona was shooketh and why it looked familiar. Plus Selma Bacha SUPREMACY, Wendie Renard SUPREMACY, and of course, CAT MACARIO SUPREMACY! We also

01:04:05

HAPPY EQUAL PAY DAY (+ UWCL Final Preview)

Diaspora United ·

2022/05/18

Courtney & André hop on the mics to give some quick shoutouts across the world of woso before getting into the end of the USWNT's yearslong quest for equal pay! It took too long, cost too much, was avoided for reasons that were too stupid. We break down the agreement and discuss holding space to celebrate, but also understanding how equality works and not praising mechanisms of suppression for agreeing not to suppress. Then we get into the BIGGEST. MATCH. OF. THE. YEAR! The UWCL Final is this

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