# The 6 Unsung NWSL Stars Dominating the 2026 Season

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Podcast: [The Women's Soccer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-women-s-soccer-podcast-6589593)
Published: 2026-05-19T01:58:36+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-womens-soccer-podcast/2786722
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## Resource

In today's episode, LDG does a topic that is a little different from recent episodes (revisiting the show's roots from episode 65 when this same concept was done in the 2024 season, and 1 athlete in particular Claire Hutton has excelled since its recording, so take note of the 6 players LDG mentions today for the future!) LDG focuses on six players across the NWSL that he thinks are having a much bigger impact than the attention they’re getting right now. From buildup structure and pressing to midfield control and connective attacking play, this episode looks beyond just goals and assists and into the roles that actually shape matches week to week. LDG break down the style of the games of Mina Tanaka, Kat Rader and more: why they’ve stood out to him this season and why their archetype of a player consistently get overlooked in mainstream media conversations. He gets into tactical roles, development, game-state impact, and what these players reveal about where the NWSL is heading stylistically as the league continues to evolve. (podcaster's note: I hope this is as insightfully as an episode for you all as it was for me while researching! I learned a lot more about the tactics and numbers behind six incredible athletes in the NWSL that I had not gotten to talk much about on the pod before. I am proud of the final product, and I hope you all like it! - LDG Thank you for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@ thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social) . In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!

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