# Alexia Putellas, Mary Earps & Michele Kang's Big Bet on London City: Building a Women's Soccer Empire

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Podcast: [The Late Sub with Claire Watkins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-late-sub-with-claire-watkins-3242989)
Published: 2026-07-16T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week, Claire breaks down some of the biggest moves by Michelle Kang and she builds out her soccer empire across women’s soccer. Kang’s most recent signings are bringing the London City Lionesses looking like a European powerhouse, and Kang has shown her commitment to NWSL by making the same hard stances for the Washington Spirit, particularly resigning Trinity Rodman. This episode is presented by Ally Bank, member FDIC Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Alexia Putellas Signs with London City 06:00 Why Players Aren’t Going to the NWSL 10:52 Kang’s Soccer Empire 15:42 Building a Superteam 21:12 Should NWSL Fans Worry? Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justwomenssports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justwomenssports?

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