{"podcast":{"title":"The Women's Soccer Podcast","slug":"the-women-s-soccer-podcast-6589593","podcast_index_feed_id":6589593,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-womens-soccer-podcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/the-womens-soccer-podcast","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-womens-soccer-podcast/20230825_120842_5022dbfcf71696f5838b2916291afc2c.jpg","author":"Liam Greco","episode_count":212,"summary":"Be part of these amazing interviews and conversations, deconstructing the complex world of women's soccer with me, LDG as host. From league matches to international competitions, this podcast covers it all, shining the spotlight on the extraordinary talents, tales, and victories of women's soccer players around the globe. Whether you're a die-hard supporter or new to the game, our podcast aims to inform and entertain, showcasing the undeniable impact and resilience of women in this beautiful game. Our coverage is expansive and in-depth, with unprecedented access to the world's best athletes through our weekly interviews. We post a solo episode every Monday and an interview with a world-class player every Thursday, to ensure that the analysis of the world's game never stops. Tune in each week for fresh perspectives, expert analysis, and a love of women's soccer unlike any other show. Be part of the conversation and the movement empowering women in sports. These episodes are all hosted by Liam Greco, a superfan and activist supporting female athletes and sports. Follow the podcast's every move on Instagram ( @the_womens_soccer_podcast ) and Bluesky (@ thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T02:20:13.051199+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-women-s-soccer-podcast-6589593"},"episode":{"title":"LDG's Comprehensive 2026 NWSL Opening Weekend Breakdown (Tactics, Surprises, Standout Players + More)","slug":"ldg-s-comprehensive-2026-nwsl-opening-weekend-breakdown-tactics-surprises-standout-players-more","published_at":"2026-03-16T11:17:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-women-s-soccer-podcast-6589593/ldg-s-comprehensive-2026-nwsl-opening-weekend-breakdown-tactics-surprises-standout-players-more","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-women-s-soccer-podcast-6589593","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/the-womens-soccer-podcast/2631141","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/content.rss.com/episodes/225745/2631141/the-womens-soccer-podcast/2026_03_16_02_17_26_3e02096a-3463-4839-b3d9-82f84c45f231.mp3","summary":"In this episode, LDG breaks down every aspect of the NWSL opening weekend! LDG goes match by match across the weekend of play, in chronological order, and focuses on the smallest details you might have missed in each match, as well as the overarching themes and early storylines to keep an eye on. He analyzes what the first weekend of games revealed about the teams’ identities, especially expansion teams/sides with new coaches, highlighting the tactical trends he found and the biggest surprises in the results (looking at you, Thorns and Seattle for winning in a very impressive fashion against two perennial teams, respectively!) LDG also points out the key players who impressed, from new signings to the league, like Lucia di Guglielmo and Leah Klenke, to goalkeepers in net who put in superhuman performances, saved far more chances than typical, Abby Smith and Jane Campbell. After all, it is only the opening weekend, so LDG examines what these results indicate tactically and personnel-wise for the losing and winning sides moving forward, and which teams may need to make adjustments ahead of future matches. LDG ends by exploring the overarching imbalance in investment across the league, shares his hopes for those franchises in the future, and explains how economic and strategic investment off the pitch has mirrored the franchise's success on the pitch. 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!","meta_description":"In this episode, LDG breaks down every aspect of the NWSL opening weekend! 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