About this episode

Jordan Angeli and Jill Loyden discuss the recent World Cup final, NWSL games, and the upcoming Women's African Cup of Nations.

Jordan Angeli is joined one more time (for now) by NWSL commentator and znalyst extraordinaire Jill Loyden. The duo react to Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina as La Furia Roja claim their second Men’s World Cup trophy in history and reflect on what this tournament meant to them. NWSL approaches the midway mark of the season and the crew recaps games from the weekend. Women’s African Cup of Nations approaches and a variety of teams will be missing key figures. Lindsey Heaps makes her NWSL return as she and Denver Summit defeat her old club, the Portland Thorns, 2-1. Then, the Soccerwise NWSL Power Rankings are updated for the first time since June and the table has shifted. 0:00 World Cup Final reaction and reflections on the entire tournament 9:58 Women’s African Cup of Nations player absences 16:13 Kansas City Current vs. San Diego Wave playing to a lively 2-2 draw 22:12 Bay FC throttle NC Courage 3-0 29:02 Utah Royals defeat Orlando Pride 1-0 35:49 Lindsey Heaps' debut as Denver Summit open new stadium with 2-1 win over Portland 42:44 NWSL Power Rankings Return 52:23 Close

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