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The Late Sub with Claire Watkins
Hosted by Just Women’s Sports · EN
The Late Sub with Claire Watkins brings you the latest news and freshest takes on all things USWNT, NWSL and whatever else is popping off in women's soccer each week. Special guest appearances with the biggest names in women’s sports make The Late Sub a must-listen for every soccer fan.
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Three USWNT players to watch
Jan 2000:21:35Tap to summarizeIn this week’s episode, Claire digs into the USWNT’s January camp roster, pointing out one player from each positional line that she’d like to see get serious time on the pitch in the team’s two upcoming friendlies. She talks roster health, positional fits, and the key element of timing as players establish themselves as consistent options at the international level.
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Kansas City Current: Championship or Bust | The Late Sub
Aug 2800:22:10Tap to summarizeIn this week’s episode, Claire takes a deeper look at Kansas City’s historic success this season, what on-field tweaks Vlatko Andonovski has implemented to set the team up for long-term consistency after falling just short in 2024, and what an almost assured Shield win might mean for the team’s championship chances.
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NWSL trades we'd like to see!
Aug 2100:23:23Tap to summarizeThis week, Claire takes a look around the NWSL and proposes a few suggestions to a hypothetical league-wide trade market after the return from the international break has garnered mostly draws. What should your team do to shore up their roster before the end of the regular season?
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Is Portland back? A deep dive into the Thorns
Aug 14, 202500:21:08Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, Claire takes a deeper look at the Portland Thorns after their expectation re-setting win over Seattle. She talks through why on their best day the Thorns could be a serious postseason contender, why they still need to raise their floor, and why it matters that one of the founding clubs of the NWSL finds their way.
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Ranking the NWSL rivalries
Aug 7, 202500:24:37Tap to summarizeIn this week’s episode, Claire breaks down NWSL Rivalry Week, ranking each of this weekend’s matchups into tiers based on drama potential, national relevance, regional history and more. Which games have the juice, and which ones feel more like they’re being stashed.
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The NWSL returns! A preview into the remainder of the season
Jul 31, 202500:23:05Tap to summarizeThe NWSL is back, and we’ve got a lot to catch up on! This week, Claire takes a trip through the NWSL standings, talking first half surprises, disappointments, individual performances, and who could end up hoisting the Shield and Championship trophies at the end of the season.
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Can England upset Spain? A look into the Euros final
Jul 24, 202500:20:57Tap to summarizeThe Euros final is here, with two usual suspects matching up in a World Cup rematch that features two very different styles of football. Claire breaks down how we got here, as England keeps their unlikely story going against a Spain team that has looked near unbeatable all tournament.
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Who's going to win the Euros?
Jul 16, 202500:19:54Tap to summarizeIn this week’s episode, Claire looks back on the 2025 Euro’s group stage, challenging her own pre-tournament predictions, underdog stories and heavyweights showing off, setting the tone for the knockout stages. How much did she get right? Let’s find out.
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Way too early USWNT World Cup qualifying roster
Jul 10, 202500:23:56Tap to summarizeIn this week’s episode, Claire takes a look at the larger USWNT player pool and compiles her way too early World Cup qualifying roster. She talks hopeful returns, new names that have played themselves into the mix, and positional battles that are resolving themselves faster than expected.
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Who Stood Out for the USWNT
Jul 3, 202500:26:59Tap to summarizeThis week, Claire breaks down another very strong international window for the USWNT after they looked dominant against Ireland and Canada. She talks impressive performances, the return of set pieces, and a few minor tweaks still to be made before things get serious in October.
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