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Diaspora United

A podcast that centers Black women in the global game.

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01:03:23

The Good and Bad of the NWSL (+ give Jonas a lifetime...

Diaspora United ·

2024/10/15

WE BACK! It's been a minute but Courtney & André are back in your earholes (ew). We start by reacting to the outrageously silly Bos Nation FC, before getting into Angel City FC's sanctions, and their response. We also discuss the lawsuit against the San Diego Wave, and the important reporting done by Lesley Ryder and Diana Moskovitz. We discuss power dynamics, anti-SLAPP law, and Jill Ellis. Then we finally get to action on the pitch, including NWSL Shield Winners Orlando Thee Pride (Courtney is

01:33:06

Alex & Sinead, Zoom, NWSL GMs, Zoom, Playoff Chase,...

Diaspora United ·

2024/09/18

Courtney & André are back and have LOTS to discuss. First we get into the retirements of Alex Morgan & Sinead Farrelly, and the impact both had on and off the pitch.Then we chat about the NWSL GMs survey and spotlight some weird takes and some surprising takes. We also discuss the piece linked at the end which details multiple GMs claiming player reforms have 'gone too far.' Obviously, we tear that shit apart. Then we dive into the NWSL weekend, including Gotham hopping up tot

00:54:14

“This league is full of a whole bunch of warriors”...

Diaspora United ·

2024/09/04

Courtney & André get to chat about the new NWSL CBA with two people who helped make it happen, Simone Charley (Vice President, NWSLPA) & Meghann Burke (Executive Director, NWSLPA)!We talk about what it's like to negotiate with NWSL owners, getting on the same page as players, the big brains across the NWSL, player autonomy and empowerment, why they fought for massive changes and what it took to secure them, and more. Also, while the completed document hasn't been released, we ask

01:21:55

A weighted blanket of chaos [CBA + NWSL is BACK]

Diaspora United ·

2024/08/29

Courtney & André love when labor wins so after discussing public transportation and Courtney's questionable Citi Bike habits, we talk about the NWSLPA unveiling a brand new CBA. We review the main topics, give a shoutout to all involved, and discuss why and how we think it will make the league better.After that we dive into the return of the NWSL. We shoutout some clubs who seem primed to do some ballin the rest of the way (Seattle Reign, Utah Royals, maybe Rahsing Louisville), and whomst

01:25:22

It's Spicy Season Y'all [NWSL Restart Preview]

Diaspora United ·

2024/08/22

Courtney & André get you ready for the restart of the NWSL season. There are just ten matchdays to go and everyone on the table has a reason to scrap til the last minute of their season.We review the league table and fights for position to come, good and bad summer moves, trading rookies, which teams currently out of the playoff picture we think will battle their way to the postseason, and more. Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate

00:56:04

"Sports are binary, human bodies are not." (w/ Rose...

Diaspora United ·

2024/08/20

Courtney & André chat with the host of Tested, Rose Eveleth. Tested is a six-episode podcast series that digs into the history, and unfortunate present, of sex testing in women's sports. It also chronicles athletes subjected to these tests and how it impacts their lives and careers. Rose discusses the depth of journalism that went into the near-decade long project, and her journey pitching the series. We delve into current examples of harmful policing of women's bodies, including the

01:00:26

(More) Suffering, Gold Medaling, and Honoring Black...

Diaspora United ·

2024/08/11

Courtney & André review the USWNT's 1-0 win over Brazil to secure the gold medal in Emma Hayes's first international tournament!We discuss an intense first half, and why Hayes might have gotten away with a few iffy calls. We also laud Brazil, who were an offside flag, a penalty non-call and an Alyssa Naeher save away from going into halftime with the lead. We also talk about what changed in the second half, plus have a discussion about The Balds™. Then we pay tribute to the Blackest

01:36:09

VAMOS VAMOS VAMOS YEAH [Olympic QF + SF Review]

Diaspora United ·

2024/08/08

Courtney & André react to a wild quarterfinal round in the Olympic, and a semifinal round full of suffering and surprises.André is big mad at Japan's approach while Courtney flames France as Croissant Norway, then we cackle about Spain getting back-to-back doses of CONMEBOL. We discuss "real football", boiled noggins, clutch goals, Naomi Girma's greatness, Trinity Rodman's ascent, and whether suffering is truly necessary. We also preview the gold medal match and why, no

01:44:12

World Cup Concentrate Group Stage + Oh (no) Canada

Diaspora United ·

2024/08/01

Courtney & André review a whirlwind slew of games in the group stage of the Olympic tournament. It was chaotic, spicy, delightful, delicious, heartbreaking, annoying, and full of bangers—so we talk about it all!Then we shift into Heated & Hyped, where Courtney has some words for NABJ, André is mad at the International Olympic Committee's lack of understanding of social media. But we end on a high, with both of u being hype for the return of CP23 and André loving the NWSL x LigaMXF

01:48:52

NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer-to-Fall Cup Preview (w/...

Diaspora United ·

2024/07/19

The NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup is upon us and oh would ya look at that our friends at Our Futbol Pod just announced their new platforms and celebrated 150 episodes! So Courtney & André invited one of the cohosts, Amelia Lopez, onto the pod to give us everything we need to know about the six Liga MX Femenil sides in the tournament.We go group by group to discuss the history, present-day success, players to watch and predictions for Tijuana, América, Tigres, Pachuca, Chivas, and the

01:01:47

Be the children of Rihanna born in the fires of chaos...

Diaspora United ·

2024/07/18

Courtney & André are back to review the USWNT's two matches before flying off to Paris. Courtney saw concerning things in the match against Mexico, and André saw concerning things in the match against Costa Rica. We discuss the trends that have us #shooketh, and what can be done about them. It's not all bad though, S.O.S. scored the only goal across both games and hit us with another catharsis celly, and Tierna Davidson hit an incredible pass. But uh, yeah, other than

01:56:14

Watch the Throne, track 3 [pt. 2, SBFC Crossover]

Diaspora United ·

2024/07/03

Courtney & André are joined by Sylvs (a.k.a. Shea) of Shea Butter FC for a mini crossover to preview the Olympics!Part 1 on She Butter FC's feed is our breakdown of the USWNT's roster, so we start off by analyzing Brazil, Canada, Japan and Australia's squads. Then we preview each group by asking which is actually the dreaded Group of Death, discuss matchups in each group we're most hyped for, predict the top scorer in each group, and decide who we think will make it to the knockout round. New

01:42:17

NWSL MIDSEASON VIBE CHECK

Diaspora United ·

2024/06/24

We hit the midpoint of the NWSL season so Courtney & André decided it was time for a vibe check!First, though, we previewed the NWSL Summer Cup cause we're both kinda hype about it. We predict winners, and why it's an important competition for the two leagues to continue playing one another. Then we vibe check all NWSL teams. If they're ballin, we look at why, what they're doing, and standout performers. If they're not, we look at why not, and if anything can be done to

01:31:56

Shithousing, the Summer of Soccer, and CP23 IS BACK...

Diaspora United ·

2024/06/13

Courtney & André review key moments over the NWSL weekend, including Soph Smith entering NWSL shithousing lore, Liz Ball hitting an DIME, Syd Leroux's ancestral assist, and Christen Press joining team training after 730 days.Then we shift our focus to international football to talk about Argentina women's players leaving camp and reporting poor treatment. Then we get into the Summer Of Soccer and review all the matches + tournaments kicking off in addition to the Olympics. We also talk

01:07:36

OLYMPIC BUBBLE TALK (w/ Shea Butter FC)

Diaspora United ·

2024/06/06

With Sister Emma's first callup, training camp and matches before she must name her USWNT Olympic squad, we decided we needed another crossover!In this episode we look at each position group and discuss who's on the bubble, who might've played their way into contention, and who might've played their way out. We ask 'Where the yung GKs at?', 'Will we see an emphasis on center backs over fullbacks?', 'Did #5 player her way out of contention?', 'Will Emma

01:11:06

Sister Emma’s first dub [USWNT 4-0 South Korea reaction]

Diaspora United ·

2024/06/02

Moments after Sister Emma picked up her first dub in her first official game, Courtney & André hopped on the mics. We talk about the starting XI, Mallory Swanson being great, base formations versus in- and out-of-possession formations, why the two styles of goals were notable, plus our wants for the second matchup with South Korea. Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us Twitter -

01:23:33

Sister Emma is finally here (w/ Butter, from Shea...

Diaspora United ·

2024/05/22

Fresh off hoisting her fifth consecutive WSL title and 16th Chelsea trophy overall, the Sister Emma USWNT era has now officially begun with a roster drop ahead of two June friendlies versus South Korea.Courtney & André hop on the mics with 1/2 of Shea Butter FC, Skye, to discuss the drop. We get into each position group, why we're hype or have questions, and also look at who may have been left out. After a break, we also get into what we expect to be different about the USWNT under Emma

01:31:10

Orlando Thee Pride, Brazil’s WWC bid, and Courtney...

Diaspora United ·

2024/05/16

It's been a minute so Courtney & André power through loads of woso news. We start with a sad addition to the sick & shut-in list, then talk about the Women's Club World Cup, Brazil's 2027 World Cup bid, and FIFA threatening to suspend Zambia. Then we move to the NWSL to spotlight Orlando de Janeiro, and discuss how there's a lot more happening down there than Barbra Banda (though she is outrageous). We also discuss Kansas City, Gotham and Portland, plus André goes on a rant

01:13:37

Uncle Drogba warned us about this (plus NWSL updates)

Diaspora United ·

2024/05/01

Courtney & André review the shambolic shenanigans at Stamford Bridge. Courtney was in London to see the heist in person, and gives her eyewitness account. We talk about how frustrating it was that a ref ruined the most intriguing 150 minutes of football all season.Then we update the NWSL weekend that was, including Barbra Banda reintroducing herself, Jaedyn Shaw doing a madness, and Reilyn Turner being the truth. Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we

01:37:41

20 goals for 4/20, Banda make her dance, & the DU Derby

Diaspora United ·

2024/04/24

The woso was woso'ing, the league was league'ing, and the UWCL was UWCLing, and Courtney & André review it all. We start with a quick Euro trip to discuss a historic day in the UWCL, then we talk about Bunny Shaw's foot injury and what might be next for Gareth Taylor, and Bunneh (😈). Then we hop to the NWSL to discuss week 5, including the Diaspora United Derby, Barbra Banda's debut, María Sánchez's old and new teams, plus whether Portland and Rahsing actually figured something out or whether they

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