NWSL Week 8 Recap: HUGE wins for San Diego & Utah | Temwa Chawinga on a tear | Attacking Third (soccer 5/18)

About this episode

The episode recaps NWSL Matchweek 8, highlighting significant wins and player performances.

Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and Lori Lindsey recap all the action from NWSL Matchweek 8! We’re breaking down the huge wins for both the San Diego Wave and Utah Royals. Kate Del Fava joins the show to discuss how Utah is thriving. In other NWSL action, Temwa Chawinga has the KC Current on their back. Mal Swanson is back on the field for Chicago. And all the rest of the NWSL action! 00:00 - Welcome 03:41 - San Diego vs Washington Spirit review 08:24 - Utah Royal Kate Del Fava joins the show 16:24 - Utah Royals' huge victory over Racing Louisville 18:56 - Denver Summit vs Orlando Pride review 27:59 - KC Current led by Temwa Chawinga again 31:06 - North Carolina dominant win - Can Ashley Sanchez earn a USWNT call-up? 34:24 - Mal Swanson returns to the field with Chicago 37:11 - Where’s the panic meter for the Seattle Reign? 40:10 - Boston Legacy grit showed through vs Bay FC 44:14 - Attacking Third team of the week

People in this episode

Hosts: Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, Lori Lindsey

Guest: Kate Del Fava

Topics covered

• NWSL recap
• soccer analysis
• team performances
• player highlights
• match reviews

Keywords

• NWSL
• San Diego Wave
• Utah Royals
• Temwa Chawinga
• Mal Swanson
• soccer
• women's soccer

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: San Diego Wave, Utah Royals, KC Current, Chicago, Seattle Reign, Boston Legacy, Bay FC

Places: Washington, Louisville, Denver, North Carolina

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