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The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

Just Women’s Sports
NWSL
Caitlin Clark
US Women's National Team
WNBA
Gold Cup
WNBA Draft
Portland Thorns
U.S. Women's National Team
NCAA Tournament
South Carolina
South Carolina Gamecocks
NCAA Women's Basketball
Aliyah Boston
CONCACAF W Gold Cup
Chicago Sky
South Carolina Gamecocks Women's Basketball
NCAA Basketball
LSU
NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament
Mike Norris

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. You can find The Late Sub wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Claire on X/Twitter @ScoutRipley and subscribe ... more

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In this week’s episode, Claire reflects on the news Jaedyn Shaw is making a record NWSL transfer to Gotham FC, breaking down how million dollar trades work within a salary cap system that nonetheless keeps salaries restricted. She chats transfer grow... more

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In this week’s episode, Claire discusses the implications of Alyssa Thompson’s possible impending transfer to Chelsea, with the WSL season upon us primed to have its biggest season ever, and the NWSL trying to keep up in an ever-shifting global marke... more

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In 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... more

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This 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... more

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Jason Anderson
Writer at USA Today and Pro Soccer Wire, expert on Washington Spirit
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Episode: Where does the Washington Spirit go from here?
Natalie Nakase
Head coach of the Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries
Episode: Building a basketball team with Natalie Nakase
Gabby Thomas
Three-time Olympic gold medalist and advocate for global health
US Track and Field Team
Episode: USWNT: It's a mental game, plus a chat with Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas
Tori Huster
President of the NWSL Players Association and Washington Spirit legend
NWSL Players Association
Episode: The NWSL playoff race begins, and a chat with NWSLPA President Tori Huster
Alessia Russo
Forward for Arsenal and the English Women's National Team
Arsenal
Episode: USA basketball gets it done, plus a chat with Arsenal forward Alessia Russo
Joyce Edwards
Gatorade National Basketball Player of the Year, highly touted recruit going to South Carolina.
South Carolina Gamecocks
Episode: This is Sophia Smiths USWNT attack now, and a brief look at WNBA all-star
Satou Sabally
Former WNBA All-Star, injured but preparing for the Olympics with Germany.
Germany Women's National Basketball Team
Episode: This is Sophia Smiths USWNT attack now, and a brief look at WNBA all-star
Haley Carter
General Manager of Orlando Pride
Orlando Pride
Episode: How the Orlando Pride became a contender with Haley Carter and Ally Watt, plus a quick look into the WNBA as the Olympic break approaches
Ally Watt
Forward for Orlando Pride
Orlando Pride
Episode: How the Orlando Pride became a contender with Haley Carter and Ally Watt, plus a quick look into the WNBA as the Olympic break approaches

Host

Claire Watkins
Host providing insights and analysis on women's soccer, particularly focusing on NWSL and USWNT topics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.1k ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    2
    LC51281
    United States5 months 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 Podcasts
    5
    Amy Becca
    United States9 months 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 Podcasts
    5
    Bri Guy BA
    United States9 months 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 Podcasts
    4
    flangeslammer
    United Statesa year 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 Podcasts
    4
    JMyrtle7
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the expert analysis and insights into women's soccer, often noting the unique monologue style as both refreshing and insightful.
Some listeners desire a co-host or guest discussions to diversify the conversation, while many enjoy the detailed solo analysis offered.
Feedback reflects a high level of engagement and love for women's sports, indicating a strong connection with the host and content.

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Talking Points

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Building a basketball team with Natalie Nakase
Q: With new opportunities, there’s going to be some change within the league; how exciting is it to be in this new era of women’s basketball?
Natalie acknowledges the bittersweet nature of coaching changes but expresses excitement about the new ideas and diversity of coaching styles coming into the league.
Building a basketball team with Natalie Nakase
Q: Can you talk a little bit about what you saw from Kate Martin, that character that she brings, but also how you see her fitting in playing on this team?
Natalie highlights Kate's strong work ethic, her eagerness to learn, and the impact of her character on the team, noting that her role will depend on her contributions during training camp.
Building a basketball team with Natalie Nakase
Q: How invigorating is it to finally have names, faces, players that you can actually start communicating with to build this team for next year?
Natalie Nakase expresses excitement, stating that she's proud of her scouting team's hard work and feels invigorated by getting closer to forming the team after watching a lot of film.
USWNT: It's a mental game, plus a chat with Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas
Q: What is your program at the clinic focusing on?
Gabby explains that the program looks at socioeconomic factors affecting health outcomes, such as lifestyle, diet, and education to address health equity.
USWNT: It's a mental game, plus a chat with Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas
Q: Does it feel like there is a sense of urgency coming off an event like the Olympics?
Gabby feels it's important to capitalize on the moment and contribute to pushing the sport forward while enjoying the unique opportunities that arise.

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Focuses on providing insightful analysis and updates on women's soccer, specifically covering topics related to the NWSL and the US Women's National Team (USWNT). The hosting style blends in-depth discussions of player transfers, tactical breakdowns, and league developments, offering a refreshingly expert perspective on developments in the sport. Unique for its monologue format, the content emphasizes detailed storytelling and analytical insights without the typical chatter found in many sports discussions, which some listeners appreciate while others desire more varied interaction.

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Recent guests on The Late Sub include:

1. Jason Anderson
2. Natalie Nakase
3. Gabby Thomas
4. Tori Huster
5. Alessia Russo
6. Joyce Edwards
7. Satou Sabally
8. Haley Carter

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