Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara break down another WILD week in the NWSL. Rescinded red cards in Gotham vs KC. Bangers from Trinity Rodman, Mel Barcenas, and Ally Sentnor. The amazing goal called back on a questionable hand ball. And sneaky Louisville is still making a run despite relocation talk. We’ll get into the NWSL’s 2027 season schedule that could leave some players out in the cold. Then Ali gets real about her IVF journey and the whole Wasteland is sending her the BEST vibes for her next transfer! Plus another installment of Ali & Kelley’s friendship HERstory while Ali explains THAT picture… This episode is presented by Amazon Prime. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:33 Gotham vs. KC Red Card Rescinded 09:54 Denver Building an Identity 12:44 San Diego Losing Steam 14:06 Shout Out Bev’s Prediction 15:52 Louisville Never Say Die Attitude 18:47 Portland’s ALMOST Goal of the Week 20:11 Olivia Moultrie to SEI 22:21 Ally Sentnor’s Goal Called Back???? 28:39 Ally’s Sentnor’s Exposed Washington’s Defense 36:06 Which Portland Star DELIVERED? 39:35 NWSL Schedule Changes 45:05 Ali’s IVF Journey 51:27 Cameroon WAFCON Final 56:50 Ali Explains Her LORE 01:00:09 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara break down one of the craziest weekends in the NWSL EVER! Last week was all about 5 goals, this week we hit 7 goals in TWO games. Trinity Rodman led one of the greatest comebacks that never was as the Spirit fall short vs. Courage. Portland scored 3 goals in 9 minutes…and almost LOST? Gotham keeps winning despite lack of defensive depth as they sit at the top of the table. And could Utah vs Denver be the NWSL’s next great rivalry? Then what’s it like inside a team that might go under or relocate with Racing Louisville’s future up in the air. Plus another installment of Ali & Kelley’s friendship HERstory. This episode is presented by Amazon Prime. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:34 Ali’’s Braid Lore 05:11 Kelley Saved Emily Sonnett’s LIFE 07:57 Mic’d up with Ali Krieger at Gotham vs San Diego 12:26 Denver vs Utah, the Next Rivalry?? 16:12 Bubble Battle Get HEATED: Angel City vs. Seattle 20:43 Portland Scores 3 in 9 minutes… Then Almost Loses??? 23:33 Trinity Rodman Showing Her Championship DNA? 30:30 Spirit Didn’t Win… 33:29 Which Courage Player DELIVERED? 38:59 What’s Going on in Louisville? 40:12 Louisville’s Owner Hinting at Sale? 49:11 The Cops Getting Called on Ali & Kelley? 53:18 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara are BACK after a week off with our BIGGEST NWSL ICYMI yet! We’ll dig into a wild week of games that had us seeing 5s all over the place, including Utah silencing the Portland crowd after Sophia Wilson’s early goal with a 5-1 win over the Thorns. Gotham is dealing with some significant losses as Sonnett heads to SEI and Esther back in Spain, but we don’t think it’ll keep the Bats down. Then Kelley digs into the biggest news of the week as we break down FIFA controversial announcement and subsequent walk back of their funding plan. Plus Ali gets us caught up on her trip to Ireland. This episode is presented by Amazon Prime. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:40 Ali’s Trophy 05:47 A Wedding Scavenger Hunt… 09:00 Esther Leaves Gotham 15:00 Sonnett out for the Season 18:57 Anatomy of a Shross 23:14 Hope’s Direction at 2012 Olympics 26:37 BREAKING NEWS 27:49 NWSL ICYMI 30:07 Utah Scores 5 on Thorns 33:25 Ali’s BIG Surprise 36:36 Jess Fishlock & Cloé Lacasse DELIVERED 41:05 FIFA Controversy 50:21 Lu Barnes back with the Reign 54:54 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara make their waaaaaaaaaaay too early Women’s World Cup predictions… Is it 2027 yet???  After the Queens Classic, we dig into the anatomy of a rivalry, is it location, is it based on major games played? And MOST importantly what is the best rivalry in women’s soccer? Plus Gotham and Angel City CAN’T STOP WINNING! This episode is presented by Amazon Prime. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:16 Women’s World Cup Predictions?! 07:12 Semi-Final Predictions 12:15 The Bet was a TIE?! 17:13 Croix Bethune’s BANGER 20:21 Rose Lavelle DELIVERED 23:27 Gotham’s 9 Point Swing 29:47 Angel City stacking Shutouts 31:14 Anatomy of a Rivalry 42:59The Greatest Rivalry in Women’s Soccer 49:36 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara break down 3 of the biggest NWSL matches of the weekend, and tell you which player DELIVERED the biggest win of the week. With Gotham’s roster already loaded with stars, and Sam Kerr set to debut, who’s starting? Ally Sentnor has Angel City cooking, and Orlando is back in the win column! Then Kelley breaks down the USWNT & USMNT split of World Cup prize money, and how the long fight for equality has gotten them here. Plus Kelley and Poppi take Wimbledon! This episode is presented by Amazon Prime. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:37 USMNT & USWNT Split World Cup Money 03:45 FIFA Make Men’s & Women’s World Cup Prize Money Equal??? 07:15 Ali Lost the Bet 08:44 Ali’s Paint Ball Disaster! 13:27 Competitive Board Games with the USWNT 15:30 Marta’s Back on the Score Sheet 20:07 Kelley Got Bean Boozled 21:20 Ally Sentnor Has Angel City HOT 24:47 Gotham’s Star Studded Roster 26:59 Queens Classic 31:42 Esther DELIVERED 34:48 Ali Takes Sideline Reported SERIOUSLY 40:09 The Hardest Type of Broadcasting? 45:14 Critiquing Former Teammates & Friends 48:58 Not Kelley Crying About Taking Poppi to Wimbledon 52:30 Ali’s World Cup Game Didn’t Go as Planned… 55:09 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara dig into all the action from the first full week back in the NWSL. Ali takes us through a little NWSL ICYMI, Portland cruising, Emma Sears’s trade request, and Trinity Rodman delivering in the biggest moment of the weekend with a stoppage time thriller. Not to mention some new rules, including a digital code of conduct for fans. Plus Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension was suspended as the USMNT fall to Belgium. Kelley and Ali take us through why this wasn’t a controversial decision and the previously suspended red cards. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:11 Angel City Flying Back from Break 06:49 NWSL ICYMI 07:34 Manaka Heads to Chelsea 08:22 3 Braces??? 08:56 Croix and Cooper the Sugar & Spice 09:57 Portland is CRUISING 13:10 Ali a teen mom??? 14:17 Chicago Upsets Utah 17:33 Emma Sears Requesting a Trade 19:19 New Time Wasting Rules 25:22 Trinity Rodman DELIVERED 28:48 Red Card Reversal 32:16 Folarin Balogun Post Game Comments 34:47 More Suspended Red Cards 37:36 USMNT Doomed by Headlines? 38:31 Winning Down a Man 42:37 Getting Banned from NWSL for Tweets? 46:28 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara get into their favorite moments from the men’s World Cup, Gotham’s Challenge Cup victory over KC Current, and our manifestations for the second half of the NWSL season. And while the world is waiting for Catarina Macario to make her return from injury, Kelley and Ali get real about their previous injuries, the difficult reality of being an injured athlete, and dealing with your mental health. Plus Ali & Kelley friendship HER-story: Streaking in the Stanford Quad?! LOVE WHO YOU WANT AND WATCH WOMEN’S SPORTS - The Pride Collection Buy the Merch - https://shop.justwomenssports.com/collections/pride Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:21 Mens World Cup 06:40 Fandom FREAKS! 09:57 Women Taking Over the Mens World Cup! 10:49 NWSL Challenge Cup Bet 13:53 Gotham Tops KC 16:23 AKB’s Chops KC Forward 21:27 Kelley’s Decision Day Pitch 24:28 Ali’s NWSL Season Manifestations 27:41 Sam Kerr and Lindsey Heaps Making their Returns 29:04 BRUTAL Injuries 33:29 Fighting Mental Health Difficulties as an Athlete 36:47 The First Time Ali Realized She Wasn’t “Okay” 45:24 Streaking at Stanford?! 51:00 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara dig into the BIGGEST NWSL transfer shockers including a potential reunion for Sam Kerr & Gotham. Plus Angel City’s chaotic week, Kennedy Fuller to Bay, Alex Straus OUT, and Ally Sentnor is the newest Angel. Then Kelley tells the iconic story of how she got subbed in to the 2015 World Cup semifinal against Germany because Jill Ellis “needed a bitch.” Plus more about Kelley’s on field personality… no friends on the field. JWS Challenge Cup Trivia - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/just-womens-sports-trivia-night-presented-by-ally-tickets-1987615192546?aff=youtubeTLS LOVE WHO YOU WANT AND WATCH WOMEN’S SPORTS - The Pride Collection Buy the Merch - https://shop.justwomenssports.com/collections/pride Chapters 00:00 Introduction 04:50 JWS Challenge Cup Trivia 05:15 Transfer DRAMA 05:57 Sam Kerr to Gotham?! 10:01 Kennedy Fuller to Bay 12:21 BIG News Day for ACFC 13:34 Alex Straus is Out 20:01 Angel City’s Next Coach? 21:46 The Newest Angel: Ally Sentnor 25:32 Lilly Reale to Boston 28:30 HAO at COMO 30:27 Lesbians in the Locker Room Lore 32:54 Kelley Greeting a Fan with a Pull Up 34:45 All Women’s Ref Team 38:46 We Need a Bitch 42:38 Kelley’s On Field Persona 52:24 Kelley is the Crazy one 53:16 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WELCOME TO THE TIME WASTING PRIDE EPISODE! Kelley O’Hara talks about her 2019 World Cup Kiss that broke the internet, and what it means to be a leader in a queer space. Plus Ali shows us what it really means to be an ally. LOVE WHO YOU WANT AND WATCH WOMEN’S SPORTS Buy the Merch - https://shop.justwomenssports.com/collections/pride Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:05 The Pride Episode 05:25 USWNT vs Brazil 10:22 Kelley’s Bet Payup 12:46 Kelley’s World Cup KISS 17:44 Jersey is in the Smithsonian 20:08 Kelley’s Boyfriend 23:05 Ally Riley 25:49 Ali’s World Cup Pride Nails 30:24 Why Being an Ally is Important 31:15 Being an LGBTQ+ Leader 34:14 Meet Cute 39:16 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara break down the aftermath of the USWNT’s loss to Brazil. Heavy pressure and intense physicality got the best of the US, but can they pull it together for game 2? We can’t talk about Brazil without shouting out the GOAT, and Ali/Kelley’s former teammate, Marta! Plus Kelley takes us to set piece school, and shows us what went right or wrong on some of the key set piece goals this NWSL season. Just Women's Sports Pride Merch: https://shop.justwomenssports.com/collections/pride Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:19 Why to NOT Marry a Man… 05:59 Ali’s BEAUTIFUL Drawing 08:09 Lore Behind Kelley & Cam’s Pic 11:04 USWNT Falls to Brazil’s INTENSITY 14:21 Player of the Game: Sophia Wilson 16:00 Is it Good USWNT Lost? 18:38 Ali’s Marta Stories 24:40 Not Bev Wearing Marta’s Jersey 27:29 FC Gold Pride was STACKED 33:20 Set Piece School with Kelley 36:29 MA Vignola Goal vs. Bay 40:02 Barbara Banda vs. Spirit 49:13 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara look ahead to USWNT’s friendlies against Brazil and revisit the biggest moments in their rivalry. Including the EPIC 2011 Quarter Final that lead to Megan Rapinoe’s insane cross to Abby Wambach sending the game to penalties and a USWNT WIN. Ali & Kelley take us through their soccer journeys and how they made their transitions from wingers to fullbacks in very different ways. Plus Ali takes us around the grounds for what she calls ECYMI, and what the rest of a us call a Women’s Soccer ICYMI. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:38 Ali at the Pit Bull Concert 06:41 Ali’s Pickup Attempt 10:27 Kelley’s Pickup Inspiration 13:10 USWNT Roster Drop 18:29 US vs Brazil Rivalry 25:13 2011 World Cup Quarter Final 30:18 Marta is THE Goat 32:33 Ali’s Transition to Fullback 38:32 Why Kelley Moved to Fullback 44:17 Ali’s ICYMI (Around the Ground) 54:06 Quick NWSL Hits 01:00:22 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara answer your questions while they’re in Oslo for the UWCL Final, for a very special fan-centric episode. We talk fitness test horror stories, the evolution of the women’s game, the origin story of Time Wasting, and MORE! Plus find out who DELIVERED in the midweek games. This episode is presented by Amazon Prime. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:26 Barcelona vs. Lyon 05:30 Most DREADED Fitness Test 07:54 The Mile Repeat… 10:53 USWNT Fitness Tests 15:40 Difference between Europe & US 17:42 Beep Test Anxiety 18:46 The Origin of Time Wasting 22:31 Ending our Careers at the Right Time 23:37 Gisele Thompson DELIVERED 28:37 Rapid Fire Questions 28:55 What super power we want? 30:21 More NWSL vs. UEFA? 32:13 Highlight of UWCL? 34:24 How we Stayed Best Friends for DECADES 37:27 Favorite Health Hack and IVF 41:35 What were our College Majors? 44:27 Which NWSL Team We’d LOVE to Play for… 45:55 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara talk about being a National Team bubble player, and give their pitches for USWNT players to make the World Cup roster. Including naming a potential starter! We break down the possible changes to the NWSL’s High Impact Player Rule, and could that mean Sam Kerr finds her way back to the league? Plus Ali & Kelley get into their friendship HERstory. This episode is presented by Amazon Prime. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:24 The Commentator’s Curse 06:40 Chawinga Rolling for KC 09:55 NWSL ICMYI 10:27 Mal Swanson BACK in ACTION 12:26 Sunshine Slide? 14:22 Set Piece School 18:59 HIP Criteria Roll Back? 21:29 Is Sam Kerr Coming Back??? 24:21 Who NEEDS Sam Kerr 26:09 World Cup Roster Roulette 27:35 Being a Bubble Player 31:18 Croix Bethune 32:45 Olivia Moultrie 34:19 Emma Sears 36:09 Emily Sams 38:25 Jaedyn Shaw 42:00 Ashley Sanchez DELIVERED 44:22 Kelley’s First Impression of Ali 48:44 NO MORE DESSERT 50:40 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara take a look at the NWSL table now that we’re 9 games into the season. Spirit are riding a 5 game winning streak, Sophia Wilson and Olivia Moultrie have Portland at the top of the table, and Utah stands out as the surprise in the top 8. On the other end is Angel City in panic mode after dropping 4 straight, should North Carolina worry, and what happened to Denver’s defense? Then we get into what builds the best fan atmosphere and who has the BEST fans in the NWSL. Plus shoutout to Bev, Karen, and all the other moms out there. Kelley and Ali share touching memories they’ve shared with their moms. This episode is presented by Amazon Prime. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:39 Kelley Pays Up on the Bet 05:27 Pride vs Courage: Who's on the Banda-Wagon? 11:31 Ashley Sanchez Call Up???? 15:20 Slippery Jordynn Dudley 17:39 Spirit On a 5-game Win Streak 21:16 What to Make of the NWSL Table 24:17 4 Straight Losses for Angel City… 28:10 Chawinga DELIVERED 31:39 Mamdani Drops $5 Gotham Tickets! 34:48 Who has the BEST Fan Atmosphere in NWSL? 38:32 Shout Out All the Moms! 41:15 Kelley’s Mom Comforts Her After Leaving Spirit 43:44 We Love Bev 45:28 Our IVF Journeys 51:28 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara break down the highs and lows of expansion teams, and whether or not it’s possible to get it right straight out of the gate. We take a look at why more former players aren’t turning to coaching (the schedule sure doesn’t help). Plus our quick ICYMI of the NWSL’s MANY games last week. This episode is presented by Amazon Prime. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Kelley’s BIG Lola Tung Announcement! 02:20 Immigrant City 06:57 Ali’s Embarrassing Story… 10:54 Boston Gets Their 1st WIN! 12:58 Difficulties of Expansion Teams 18:10 Player Assume They’re Starting… 19:57 “It was the 1st time I felt like a pro soccer player” 21:10 Angel City’s Lack of Facilities 24:40 Expansion Puzzle 28:18 What Should Columbus 28:43 Socal Slide? 30:30 Sophia Wilson Scores AGAIN 31:14 The Bats are BACK 33:34 Golden Boot RACE 34:54 Olivia Moultrie DELIVERED 37:22 Why Kelley Isn’t Coaching 41:02 The Coach Who Changed Ali’s Life 42:34 Training Lola Tung 44:10 Shoutout to GREAT Coaches 48:29 Guess the Player 51:51 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara debate their tactics if you’re down a goal in the last 10 minutes of a World Cup knockout game, and what’s the BIGGEST mistake a coach can make. We get into all the action between Washington Spirit and KC Current, and when it’s time for KC to start worrying. Plus we pick which teammates we’d be trapped on a desert island with, and who we’d cast in our reality TV show. This episode is presented by Amazon Prime. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:16 Kelley Won a BET! 03:15 Croix Bethune Returns to Audi 05:20 Is Rowdy Audi BEST in the NWSL 07:19 When Does KC Worry… 12:39 7 Stoppage Time Goals???? 15:29 2-0 Most DANGEROUS Score in Soccer 19:00 Big 5 Moments 21:46 Sophia Wilson DELIVERED 24:58 Down a Goal with 10 Minutes Left 26:29 Change Formation 32:37 Note-Gate! 36:46 Teammate Fantasy Draft 37:28 Picking You Up from Airport 39:10 Trapped on a Deserted Island 40:31 Control the Aux 42:49 Couples Costume 43:47 Casting OUR Reality TV Show 47:19 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara break down the USWNT last two games against Japan, and it was a real tale of two teams. Inexperience cost the US in game 2 when they lost 1-0, but they can back with a vengeance, or as Kelley so aptly put it; “That’s my mother****ing TEAM!” We dig into our favorite fan submissions for their most DEDICATED behaviors, and we’ve got some very special shout outs our Time Wasters won’t want to miss. Plus we get into the potential NWSL Calendar shift and why player safety has to be the biggest concern. This episode is presented by Amazon Prime. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:44 Kelley’s WEIRD Food Combo 02:54 USWNT Couldn’t Break Down Japan 05:44 Lacking Urgency in Game 2 08:23 World Cup Knockout? 10:44 Definitive Win in Game 3 13:33 IS Lavelle, Heaps & Hutton the Best Midfield Combo? 15:08 Emma Hayes’s Cooking Metaphors 17:00 “That’s My MF-ing Team” 19:12 Kennedy Wesley DELIVERED 23:19 BEST Fan Behavior Submissions 24:36 OOSA Tattoo 25:44 Time Wasting Sending a Gift to ONE LUCKY FAN 27:26 Ali Signed a Fan 30:37 Fan Stole a Jersey From Trinity Rodman? 34:27 NWSL Calendar Change 40:00 Keeping Players SAFE 45:38 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara give you an inside look into the stress of representing their national teams. Kelley details her stress carry the legacy of the USWNT, and Ali talks on the struggle of trying to lead an underdog to victory. We recap the first of the USWNT’s three friendlies against Japan. Rose Lavelle comes up big with a goal and assist to Lindsay Heaps. What the US needs to do differently on defense, and Japan’s biggest weakness. This episode is presented by Amazon Prime. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:49 Most DEDICATED Fan Behaviors 4:41 Difference Playing Club & International 5:43 New Zealand Travels HOW Much?? 09:16 INSIDE the Pressure of Playing on USWNT 14:40 My Hair was Falling Out… 17:22 I Got an Ulcer… 19:18 Kelley Won a Bet! 24:50 Rose Lavelle DELIVERED 28:21 USWNT Beats Japan 31:50 Japan’s Biggest Weakness 33:57 HOW Many Substitutions 38:54 US Full Throttle Press 40:41 Trinity, Sophia, and Alyssa 41:46 Defensive Breakdowns? 45:25 How Kelley & Ali watch Games 47:01 First Female Head Coach in Bundesliga 48:55 World 7s Football 50:38 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Riley & Kelley O'Hara break down the biggest surprises of the USWNT roster release, and what it could mean as Emma Hayes narrows her search for the World Cup roster. We’ll dive into some of the action from Champion’s League and if there will be any fallout from the Alyssa Thompson hair pull. Plus we’ll make our wishlist for 5 players we’d like to see come to the NWSL. Kelley has to pay up on her bet after Gotham took another L, this time at the hands of Kansas City, and it might be time to get a little nervous in NY. Then Ali takes us inside the importance of emergency defending in the box and how it cost Angel City, Bay, and Louisville. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:33 Time Wasting NCAA Bracket Challenge 05:04 Maybe Gotham SHOULD Worry… 10:32 Emergency Defending Costs ACFC, Bay & Louisville 18:56 USWNT Roster Drop 21:08 Who’s In & Who’s Out 25:35 3 Games Against Japan? 27:16 Alright, Bet 28:59 Alyssa Thompson Hair Pull 31:51 Champion’s League Recap 35:53 Champion’s League Predictions 39:23 UWCL Players We NEED In NWSL 48:09 Kelley’s Summer House Recap 50:25 Kelley Eats the SPICIEST Cheese Balls In the WORLD Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Riley & Kelley O'Hara react to the record breaking crowd at the Denver Summit home opener that saw 63,004 at Empower Field. We recap another NWSL week that saw the first batch of midweek games. Does Gotham need to panic about their scoring or can they turn it around? Then we get into the crowded centerback situation in Angel City and how it illustrates where the NWSL is heading, and the need for depth.  Plus we play a game of Keep 3 Cut 5 NWSL goal scorers edition. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:47 Kelley’s ASMR Intro 04:08 Chelsea vs. Arsenal 06:35 Does Gotham Need to Panic? 10:04 63,004 at Summit Home Opener 13:51 Moultrie Makes History 14:49 Sophia Smith is BACK 16:32 Angel City is FOR REAL 18:42 Sveindís Jónsdóttir Scores BANGERS 21:51 What to Do with Sarah Gorden, Emily Sams & Savy King? 25:43 How to Handle Not Starting 31:00 Sarah Gorden Has So Much to Offer 34:15 Keep 3 Cut 5 44:00 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justwomenssports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justwomenssports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices