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NWSL This Week Podcast

Dan Lauletta, Bekki Morgan, and Michael Minnich

A new weekly podcast covering the National Women"s Soccer League hosted by Dan Lauletta, Bekki Morgan, and Michael Minnich. nwslthisweek.substack.com

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All Episodes

31:01

Episode for the HIP: NWSL votes on High Impact Player...

NWSL This Week Podcast ·

2025/12/26

In this special episode, Dan, Bekki, and Michael discuss the new High Impact Player Rule and the impact of NWSL deciding which players can--and which players cannot--earn money above and beyond the salary cap. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

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25:02

Special Episode: Marisa Ingemi

NWSL This Week Podcast ·

2025/12/18

On this special episode, Dan is joined by Marisa Ingemi from the San Francisco Chronicle to discuss all things Bay FC after the club announced Emma Coates as head coach. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

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59:29

Episode 68: Inching closer to a Trinity Rodman...

NWSL This Week Podcast ·

2025/12/15

This week, the parameters of a new rule that will allow Trinity Rodman to remain in NWSL are falling into place. Plus the transaction wire remains busy and three coaching openings remain around the league. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

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57:11

Episode 67: The Trinity Rodman conundrum

NWSL This Week Podcast ·

2025/12/08

This week, Dan and Michael break down all angles of the ever-evolving Trinity Rodman situation? Will NWSL tweak its rules to allow the Spirit to pay her? Or will the face of American soccer soon be plying her trade in Europe? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

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65:43

Episode 66: Let's debate the NWSL playoff format

NWSL This Week Podcast ·

2025/12/01

This week, Dan and Jenna debate the merits of letting 8 teams in the NWSL postseason tournament. Plus is Trinity Rodman leaving and how soon will be know? and the latest coaching vacancy has emerged in Portland where Rob Gale was fired this week. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

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65:59

Ep. 65: Gotham Are Your 2025 NWSL Champions!

NWSL This Week Podcast ·

2025/11/24

The dust has settled on the 2025 season, and 8th seed Gotham have come out as champions after defeating the Washington Spirit, who have to settle as runners up for the second year in a row. We break down the match and the subs and lack of subs that ultimately determined this match, as well as discuss the end-of-the-year awards. It might be a wrap for 2025, but we will still be coming at you with new episodes sporadically through the off-season. So stay tuned! This is a public episode. If you would

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54:44

Episode 64: Spirit, Gotham set NWSL Championship clash

NWSL This Week Podcast ·

2025/11/17

This week, the Spirit and Gotham secure semifinal victories and will meet for the NWSL Championship this weekend in San Jose. It will be their 44th meeting across all competitions since 2013. The gang breaks down the games and discusses the surprise coaching vacancy in Kansas City and much more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

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69:07

Episode 63: Current crash out on dramatic weekend of...

NWSL This Week Podcast ·

2025/11/10

This week, the Shield winning Current crash out with first home loss in 16 months while the Spirit, Thorns, and Pride also advance to the semifinals. Olivia Moultrie, Marta, and Aubrey Kingsbury were among the weekend’s stars. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

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27:12

Special Episode: Racing Louisville head coach Bev...

NWSL This Week Podcast ·

2025/11/06

Racing Louisville head coach Bev Yanez visits NWSL This Week to talk about Racing making the playoffs for the first time, how they turned their season around after a slow start, and how she helped her players buy into a winning mentality. She also walks us through some of her experiences in the NWSL playoffs as a player and how those experiences have helped inform her role as a head coach. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus

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58:01

Episode 62: Racing Grab Final Playoff Spot

NWSL This Week Podcast ·

2025/11/03

This week, Ella Hase’s 1st NWSL goal lifts Racing Louisville into the playoffs for the first time while a victorious Courage side falls short. The playoff field is set now with quarterfinals in Kansas City, Washington, Portland, and Orlando. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

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45:55

Episode 61: Decision Day Looms

NWSL This Week Podcast ·

2025/10/27

After a series of unfortunate events, Michael Minnich goes solo this week to discuss all the upcoming Decision Day games and to interview NWSL broadcast commentator Jessica Charman. We had numerous audio issues this week and lost some audio to close out the Charman interview, so please bear with us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

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63:44

Episode 60: As playoff field fills up, key injuries...

NWSL This Week Podcast ·

2025/10/20

This week, Dan and Michael recap the key happenings across Week 25 that saw all but one playoff spot clinched. The Current and Spirit already had the top two spots locked but injuries to Temwa Chawinga and Trinity Rodman could alter the landscape ahead of the playoffs. Meanwhile, Christen Press played her final home match for Angel City. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

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73:07

Episode 59: Orlando clinches, Utah is eliminated, and...

NWSL This Week Podcast ·

2025/10/13

There are only two weeks left in the NWSL’s regular season, but a handful of playoff spots remain open. (Note: We mistakenly didn’t realize Orlando clinched this week in our recording) The San Diego Wave, Orlando Pride, and Angel City got crucial wins to keep their playoff dreams alive while Racing Louisville, the North Carolina Courage, and Seattle Reign settled for a critical point apiece. The stakes are higher than ever with the playoff line climbing to 33 points. Who is in a position to clinch

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56:28

Episode 58: Brace yourself

NWSL This Week Podcast ·

2025/10/06

Braces decided games this week as Emma Sears’ led Racing to their first win in Cary, North Carolina and kept them in playoff contention, Olivia Moultrie’s brought Portland ahead of Bay, and Rose Kouassi’s earned the Spirit all three points after a late equalizer from San Diego. In other news, Boston makes some signings and Portland sends Hina Sugita to Angel City in return for M.A. Vignola. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus

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65:58

Episode 57: Spirit clinch, Gotham roll Thorns

NWSL This Week Podcast ·

2025/09/29

This week, a Gift Monday hat trick sends the Spirit back to the postseason, Gotham roll Portland to make their case as contenders, and all three California teams come up empty. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

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62:24

Episode 56: The Shield heads to Kansas City

NWSL This Week Podcast ·

2025/09/22

This week the Current secure *another* clean sheet and brought the NWSL Shield to Kansas City. Also, Savannah DeMelo goes home, Jessica Berman speaks, and the middle of the table is as muddled as eveer. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

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53:41

Episode 54: Medical emergency suspends Seattle versus...

NWSL This Week Podcast ·

2025/09/15

A frightening medical emergency with Racing Louisville midfielder Savannah DeMelo leads to the suspension of Louisville’s match against Seattle Reign. Has the league learned from the debacle with Angel City’s Savvy King’s illness earlier this season? Also, have the San Diego Wave crashed? Is Jaedyn Shaw back? And did we get a preview of this year’s final in the 0-0 draw between the Washington Spirit and Kansas City Current? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other

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22:20

Special Episode: Montoya leaving, Shaw moving

NWSL This Week Podcast ·

2025/09/09

On this special episode, Bay FC announces organizational changes that will include a new head coach in 2026, and ESPN has reported that Jaedyn Shaw is being traded to Gotham! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

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57:06

Episode 53: Stars get new venue, win over Orlando

NWSL This Week Podcast ·

2025/09/08

This week, the Stars give their 2026 venue a test run by putting 5 goals on the defending champs, Vlatko Andonovski wins his 100th NWSL match, and much more from Round 19. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

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57:50

Episode 52: Is Alyssa Thompson leaving NWSL for Chelea?

NWSL This Week Podcast ·

2025/09/02

This week, as rumors swirl around Alyssa Thomson, Angel City scratches her as an excused absence for win over Bay FC. Elsewhere, the Current clinched a playoff berth, the Royals shock win in Portland, and Racing has now dropped 6 points from winning position at in stoppage time over their last 4 matches. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

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