The Late Sub with Claire Watkins
Just Women’s SportsThe 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. You can find The Late Sub wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Claire on X/Twitter @ScoutRipley and subscribe ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 174 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SoccerSports | |||
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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... more
Claire breaks down Emma Hayes's tour across the NWSL. Who she saw exceed expectations, who shrunk under the spotlight, and who she didn't bother to see at all. With an eye toward 2027, Emma Hayes has her sights on the USWNT pool of NWSL talent.
This... more
Claire breaks down the NWSL MVP race with Orlando's Barbra Banda leading the way. If the race ended today, she's taking it. A WILD golden boot race with Ashley Sanchez, Olivia Moultrie keeping Portland at the top of the table, and Rose Lavelle Leadin... more
In this week's episode of The Late Sub Claire breaks down the difficulties of being an expansion team, how Summit is headed in the right direction and why Lindsey Heaps can get them over the hump.
Plus Columbus's $205 Million NWSL expansion team.
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- Needs cohost, disappointing to not cover WNBA Draft
Claire could really benefit from having a cohost. The monologue style doesn’t work for this podcast. Also very disappointed there was no coverage of the WNBA Draft after and instead was all NWSL content. :( Why not both? So many gaps in this podcast need to be addressed.
Apple Podcasts2LC51281
United Statesa year ago - Favorite women’s sports podcast
The Late Sub is wonderful — limited ads, no awkward banter, just Claire sharing women’s sports news and her analysis.
Apple Podcasts5Amy BeccaUnited Statesa year ago - S’good
Claire is so dynamic in her analysis and storytelling, made even more impressive by the fact she’s monologuing. How difficult it is to make podcasts sound conversational, even with conversations, and she achieves this on her own. Here for the soccer but I’ve loved learning more about basketball. Also hot take: I appreciate that there aren’t interviews on this pod. The other woso pods cover that, and most of the time I find them redundant or lacking insight. I come here to sound smarter about soc... more
Apple Podcasts5Bri Guy BAUnited Statesa year ago - Who thought this was a good idea?
One person talking for 30-40 minutes and covering topics just throughly enough to count it as coverage… rather than having a back and fourth with other personalities who cover the sport as well so as to be slightly interesting… And they went the solo pod production route? Love Claire’s work historically, but this isn’t working and they’re not really trying.
Apple Podcasts4flangeslammerUnited States2 years ago - Great, just needs some fine tuning
The content is great - thoughtful analysis, to the point, interesting and illuminating. It’s an excellent addition to JWS, fun to wait for every week.
Only complaint is frequent repetitions of “like I said” and “again” - so frequent that it becomes irritating. It’s ok to repeat things when you make a point, it’s expected, and in this case justified. It takes a little while to establish a point and emphasize it a few times - perfectly fine - no need to acknowledge with “again.” Saying “like I sa... more
Apple Podcasts4JMyrtle7United States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #87 | United States/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #206 |  France/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #51 |  Russia/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #70 |  Indonesia/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #72 |  Argentina/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #76 |  Philippines/Sports/Soccer |
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What is The Late Sub about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A data-driven, analytically driven take on women's soccer across USWNT, NWSL, and related topics. Episodes frequently dissect tactics, player development, and roster decisions, with a strong emphasis on how club form, national team cycles, and league dynamics intersect. The host tends to deliver crisp, opinionated analysis without interviews, and sponsorship mentions (notably Ally Bank) appear as part of segment breaks. A standout trait is the focus on strategic context and player narratives, including motherhood, injuries, and return-to-play stories, making it a solid fit for listeners who want thoughtful, soccer-centric perspectives rather than light banter.
Noteworthy strengths include a consistently coherent tactical lens, timely cover... more
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Recent guests on The Late Sub include:
1. Abby Dahlkemper
2. Jason Anderson
3. Natalie Nakase
4. Gabby Thomas
5. Tori Huster
6. Alessia Russo
7. Joyce Edwards
8. Satou Sabally
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