
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 177 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SoccerSports | |||

Claire breaks down the aftermath of a CHAOTIC couple of friendlies between the USWNT and Brazil. Games that saw more cards than a round of poker.
Plus we’ll take a look at the roster and what these games tell us about who’s ready for the World Cup i... more
As the NWSL heads into the June break, Claire takes a look at some of the biggest surprises around the league. Utah is looking legit, Gotham’s low margin soccer keeps the Bats winning, Houston & Angel City are in free fall.
Plus we take a look at th... more
Emma Hayes dropped a fresh USWNT roster ahead of the team’s friendlies against Brazil. Claire breaks down every position, including some surprises and snubs.
Plus why can’t Ashley Sanchez earn a call up despite an MVP caliber NWSL season?
This epis... more
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
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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.
The Late Sub is wonderful — limited ads, no awkward banter, just Claire sharing women’s sports news and her analysis.
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
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.
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
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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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3. Natalie Nakase
4. Gabby Thomas
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7. Joyce Edwards
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