# Breaking Down the BIGGEST NWSL Storylines: Sam Kerr, Lindsey Heaps & a HUGE MVP Surprise?

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Podcast: [The Late Sub with Claire Watkins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-late-sub-with-claire-watkins-3242989)
Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week Claire gets into all the biggest questions as the NWSL comes back from a very long break. How quickly can Sam Kerr make an impact with Gotham? Can Lindsey Heaps get Denver Summit into the playoff picture? Is MVP Barbara Banda’s to LOSE? Can Utah continue their dream run? And what does anyone make of Angel City after all their changes? Plus could there be a HUGE sleeper in the NWSL MVP conversation? You won’t believe it! This episode is presented by Ally Bank, member FDIC Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:04 Is Sam Kerr the Missing Piece for Gotham? 04:58 Gotham’s Vice Grip on Defense 11:09 Can Lindsey Heaps Get Denver into the Playoffs 12:36 Outstanding Asset: Lindsey Heaps 16:22 Is Utah’s Dream Run Sustainable 20:14 Is MVP Barbara Banda’s to Lose? 24:33 Can Angel City Turn it Around? 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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