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Diaspora United

A podcast that centers Black women in the global game.

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01:05:19

The WSL is not prepared for Alyssa Thompson

Diaspora United ·

2025/09/18

AYYYYYY AND WE BACK!! AND COURTNEY IS BACK!!!That's right, Alysa Thompson hopped from L.A. to the blue part of London and your local Chelsea supporters with a women's soccer podcast absolutely had to talk about it.We discuss the transfer from not really believing the rumors, to shit getting real, the transfer fee, the NWSL's trash financial restrictions, "player power", and what it all means for Angel City, Chelsea, and the hamstrings of WSL defenders.Please subscribe, rate and

02:03:34

Copa Masterpiece Theater, NWSL Stuff, & World...

Diaspora United ·

2025/08/08

The plan was to have Reo, host, journalist and producer of Tested Podcast, on to just chat about some soccer. They're a massive women's soccer fan and the idea was to just yap about soccer instead of the deeply heavy stuff they usually get called on to discuss — and then World Athletics did something stupid. Ugh.But before we get into that, Reo & André relive the absolute cinema that was the Gran Final of the Copa América Femenina. We discuss bad decisions, then suddenly great decisions,

02:06:18

NWSL 2025 MidSzn Crossover, pt2 (w/ Skye, Sylvs, &...

Diaspora United ·

2025/07/16

WE. ARE. SO. BACK!Not only are we back, but we're back with a mf'n vengeance! We have a mega episode for ya'll that is part two of a three-part series. We're crossing over with Shea Butter FC and The Current Moment to review every single NWSL team at the midway point of the season.In this review we discuss North Carolina Courage, Gotham FC, Rahsing Louisville, Seattle Reign, and Portland Thorns. We got analysis, jokes, inside jokes, stats, data, predictions, players to sign, and more

01:24:32

"You went full fish too fast" [W Champions Cup Chat]...

Diaspora United ·

2025/05/28

André welcomes Amelia Lopez to the pod to discuss the Concacaf W Champions Cup!We review the final round of the inaugural tournament, the vibes from Liga MX Femenil sides, plus Emily Sonnett's extremely Concacafy penalty draw. Then, we get into the tournament overall. What did they get right? What could be better? What's the importance of international club competitions? How can it be improved in the future?(Plus Amelia drops some #NEWS at the end of the episode.)Please subscribe, rate and review

01:03:16

USWNT, UWCL Preview, and Feeling Unwell About Unwell FC

Diaspora United ·

2025/05/22

With Courtney still swamped André welcomed Tamerra Griffin back on the pod!We start by discussing the breaking news of Angel City signing Sveindis Jane Jónsdóttir, what it could mean for the next step of her career, ACFC's ambitions, and the NWSL continued quest to lure young European talents.Then we dive into the USWNT roster, and delight at Lo LaBonta finally being given her flowers. We chat about what it means, and hope Casey Krueger's edible arrangement is on the way. After, we preview

00:53:56

Parity vs. Competition (w/ Meghann Burke)

Diaspora United ·

2025/05/01

In this episode André is delighted to be joined by Executive Director of the NWSLPA, Meghann Burke!You may have heard, the NWSL & NWSLPA agreed to yet another CBA (though the full text wasn't released until recently). This agreement builds on the previous agreement from 2022 to include revenue sharing, minimum salaries, a cap floor, guaranteed contracts, no trades without consent, the abolishment of all drafts, and even more.It's a historic, and hard fought for agreement, so we get into

01:32:10

Sonia Bompastor: Football Terrorist (w/ Sylvs, from...

Diaspora United ·

2025/04/24

With Courtney still working hard, André welcomes Sylvs (Shea Butter FC) to the pod!We start by reviewing the weekend's Women's Champions League (UWCL) matchups. We look at what went wrong for Arsenal, and discuss why Lyon's frontline is the best in the world. Then we begrudgingly discuss Chelsea's 4-1 loss to Barcelona. Sonia Bompastor got on our nerves, and we talk about why, and exactly how.Then we preview the second legs before switching focus to discuss the NWSL overall. Is the

01:39:13

NWSL Vibe Check: Nobody needs 'raise my rent' soccer

Diaspora United ·

2025/04/03

WE BACK! Well, kinda. Courtney is still swamped by broso so André brought in Skye from Shea Butter FC for an NWSL vibe check!Each team has only played three regular season games, but since we're already headed into an international break now is a good time to look at what we've seen from each team. We start from the bottom of the table and work our way to the top as we check-in on how each team in the league is doing, After, we get Skye's insights on what is going on in Angel City, and

01:23:19

NWSL Season Preview...........sorta (w/ Kudzi Musarurwa)

Diaspora United ·

2025/03/14

Another NWSL season is upon us so, with Courtney deep in the trenches, André chatted all about it with friend of the pod, Kudzi!The team-by-team, player-by-player preview pods are out there, so we wanted to focus on bigger picture topics from the season. Will we continue to see a tactical style shift across the league? How will new roster construction mechanisms impact squad cohesion? Will there be another clear top-4 this season?After, we step back even further than the games and discuss the league

01:33:44

SheBelieved but what was learned

Diaspora United ·

2025/02/28

Courtney & André recap a very interesting SheBelieves Cup in which several things were learned. We start by reviewing the final game, USWNT vs. Japan, before looking at the tournament overall.We discuss Japan not being done reloading, USWNT coach Emma Hayes missing crucial opportunities, Colombia needing a refresh, and Australia having no plans after 2023.Please subscribe, rate and review. We appreciate y'all!=============Follow UsBluesky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@diasporautdpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram -

01:26:05

Love and light to Bunny and Daniela (+ USWNT SBC chat)

Diaspora United ·

2025/02/12

CW/TW: Apologies for not noting this during the episode, but after USWNT chat we get into the racist and misogynistic abuse of Bunny Shaw, the dangers of the situation Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis were in, and Mapi Leon's inappropriate touching of Daniela Caracas. This section begins at 46:01.Courtney & André react to what Emma Hayes is calling her first real callup after having seen a number of players up close. We discuss the pleasant surprises/additions, but also dive into key questions for

01:45:28

PREPARE TO BE SICK OF US (w/ Shea Butter FC)

Diaspora United ·

2025/01/29

So, um, you may have heard that Naomi Girma has gone to Chelsea. You may also have heard that across Diaspora United and Shea Butter FC there are three separate Chelsea fans. SO OF COURSE WE SHOUTED ABOUT IT!We discuss how impactful it is that a Black woman, first generation American center back was the first million dollar transfer in woso. We also talk about why she may have left San Diego, how good she is (and can become), and how she fits at Chelsea. Then we step back to dissect the 'NWSL

01:47:28

WE BACK, and so is the USWNT (kinda)

Diaspora United ·

2025/01/21

Courtney & André are BACK!Shit is real bad out there but after acknowledging that, we aim to provide a tiny bit of relief by diving into a FIFTY player USWNT camp. Emma Hayes is changing things up and named senior and futures rosters for a January camp, so we review the players, the purpose of the camp, and how we expect it to play a role moving forward. Then we get into a plethora of NWSL offseason news. We have signings galore, coaches going places, and Houston maybe startin to be serious

01:21:26

Holiday Gifts & Lost Recipes

Diaspora United ·

2024/12/18

Courtney & André are here to spread holiday cheer — kinda lol. We start with a heartfelt review that's quite poignant for the times we, yet again, find ourselves in. Then we dive into some recent awards and review some NWSL news & notes.Then we find the holiday joy where we assume magical powers to bestow gifts across the land of woso. Courtney has some terrific ideas for Chelsea fans and the good people of Atlanta, while André has presents for Jessica Berman and Norway. After, we rebrand

01:03:20

The serious and the unserious (w/ Tamerra Griffin)

Diaspora United ·

2024/12/05

Courtney & André are joined by freelance journalist Tamerra Griffin to review the most unique NWSL season yet.From a new tv deal to Orlando Pride winning everything to African ballers tearing up the league, plus it being the longest NWSL season ever, there's a lot to discuss! We get into some of these themes, what they may mean for the future of the league, and the specific ways in which the league still has to grow. After, we get into the USWNT's final two matches of 2024. We discuss Emma

01:45:24

They did it for Marta! (and f*ck TERFs)

Diaspora United ·

2024/11/27

Courtney & André react to THEE Orlando Pride's historic season that ended with them becoming the second ever club to win the Shield and Championship in the same season. We talk about seeing what they were building, doing it for Marta, the greatness of Barbra Banda, and Black coaches.Then we look at the rest of the NWSL awards and discuss Croix Bethune's absurd season and Temwa Chawinga wrecking the league in her debut year. We also look ahead to the USWNT's upcoming friendlies versus England

01:24:45

Courtney says 'Do it for Marta', André says 'Ok but...

Diaspora United ·

2024/11/21

Courtney & André relive the NWSL semifinals which provided two absolute bangers, then preview the championship match between Orlando Pride & Washington Spirit. We start by discussing Pride v. Current III, and where the Current might have gone wrong (again) against they season-long foes. Then, Courtney is still big mad at Gotham's substitutions and penalties, while André credits Rowdy Audi for pulling the Spirit through. After, we get into previewing the championship game. André is shook, and

01:50:44

NWSL Playoffs + Folks, We Got Her

Diaspora United ·

2024/11/13

Courtney & André are back! It's a bad and weird time, but we got each other, and always will. So after reinforcing that message, we dive into the NWSL playoffs and how dope they've been already.We recap a tense, extra spicy quarterfinal round, and why and how every team bar Orlando had to scrap to get by. Then we preview the semifinals, where we are so blessed with two exceptional matchups that will lead to a banger of a final. After, we discuss what it means that Lily Yohannes has officially

01:23:05

Bow down to Queen Nay, plus the NWSL is back

Diaspora United ·

2024/10/31

Courtney & André recap Naomi Girma's ballon d'breakout goalscoring game in which she scored a ballon d'brace.We discuss the finishes, the purest celebrations ever, and assess the performances several new, new'ish or returning USWNT players. We chat about Jaedyn Shaw's best position to Hal Hershfelt's performance as a lone six, to Emma Sears going demon mode and Alyssa Malonson looking quite cozy and composed. Then we ask what we learned this international break, and whether any of that will (or

01:21:50

21 you did something for me [USWNT recap]

Diaspora United ·

2024/10/28

The USWNT are BACK and so are Courtney & André! We discuss the back-to-back 3-1 wins versus Iceland (or New Zealand, if you're espnW). Then we look ahead to the third match of this window against Argentina, and who we want to see on the pitch. We discuss Alyssa Thompson's PhD dissertation from the CP23 School of Finishing, Jaedyn Shaw's absolutely saucy dribble and finish, and Sophia Smith's half volley. We also get into the midfield issues, and why the team currently needs to rely on individual

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