Episode

“She Won’t Be the Same Player” | Can Mallory Swanson Still Be an ELITE Player Post Pregnancy

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The Late Sub with Claire Watkins
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May 21, 2026
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Summary

This week Claire takes a deep dive into the return of Chicago’s Mallory Swanson. The evolution of her game, how much does being on a struggling Chicago team impact her chances for the USWNT roster, and what’s Chicago’s SMART PLAY for getting her back to full form? This episode is presented by Ally Bank, member FDIC Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:46 Returning from Pregnancy 04:29 The Evolution of Mal Swanson 06:43 Differences Between Mal & Sophia 08:26 USWNT Players on BAD Teams 11:26 Will Chicago Hurt Mal’s USWNT Chances 17:37 Chicago’s SMART PLAY 20:14 Will Swanson Get Called Up for June Friendlies? 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?