The Late Sub with Claire Watkins
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 w...
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| 10/15/26 | Has Emma Hayes Been Playing the Wrong Players? USWNT vs Spain Has us Asking Questions | The Late Sub | The USWNT fought back from a 2-0 deficit to earn a dramatic draw against Spain, but did the comeback answer any of the biggest questions facing Emma Hayes? Claire breaks down the good, the bad, and the concerning from the USWNT's two matches against Spain, and what they reveal about the team's chances at the 2027 Women's World Cup. Ashley Sanchez and Mallory Swanson deliver huge goals, but questions remain about Lindsey Heaps' role in the midfield, the USWNT's defensive struggles, and whether Claudia Dickey has emerged as the clear No. 1 goalkeeper. Plus, which players made their case for a World Cup roster spot, why the USWNT's attacking depth could be its biggest strength, and whether Emma Hayes needs to rethink her approach against the world's best teams. This episode is presented by Ally Bank, member FDIC. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:02 USWNT's Dramatic Spain Comeback 02:58 Emma Hayes' Bigger Picture 09:51 Breaking Down Spain 12:23 The Lindsey Heaps Problem 16:23 USWNT's Defensive Struggles 18:52 World Cup Roster Locks 20:01 The Goalkeeper Battle 22:47 Ashley Sanchez Shines 26:16 Mallory Swanson Is BACK 27:28 Impact Subs 30:46 Can the USWNT Evolve? 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? | 35m 38s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 | What Went WRONG for the USWNT Against Spain? ft. Jess McDonald | The Late Sub | The USWNT's biggest test yet ends in a 2-0 loss to Spain, and there are some BIG questions for Emma Hayes. Claire Watkins is joined by World Cup champion and three-time NWSL champion Jess McDonald to break down what went wrong, why the midfield struggled, and what this result means for the USWNT's preparations for the 2027 World Cup. From Lindsey Heaps and Lily Yohannes struggling to find their rhythm to the tactical decisions behind Trinity Rodman and Alyssa Thompson switching wings, Claire and Jess debate whether the USWNT's problems are about personnel, tactics, or simply growing pains against the best team in the world. Plus, why Sophia Wilson might have been the best player on the pitch despite the scoreline, the case for giving Jaelin Howell a start, and what Emma Hayes needs to change before the USWNT gets another shot at Spain. This episode is presented by Ally Bank, member FDIC. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:10 World Cup Champion Jess McDonald Joins 04:50 Trinity Rodman & Alyssa Thompson Switching Wings 08:01 Why Losing Can Be Good Before a World Cup 10:59 What's Wrong With the USWNT Midfield? 14:33 Lindsey Heaps' Role Moving Forward 19:00 Does Jaelin Howell Deserve a Shot? 24:11 Bright Spots From the USWNT's Second Half 26:15 Sophia Wilson's Impact 32:38 Goalkeeping, Claudia Dickey & Spain's Goals 37:45 Why Can't the USWNT Finish Its Chances? 42:36 How Important Is a Bounce-Back Win? 45:44 Who Should Emma Hayes Start Against Spain? 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? | 49m 20s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | Ashley Sanchez, Trinity Rodman & Sophia Wilson: The USWNT Attack We NEED to See | The Late Sub | The USWNT is gearing up for its biggest test yet against world No. 1 Spain, but injuries to Naomi Girma and Sam Coffey have left Emma Hayes with some major decisions to make. Claire breaks down her ideal starting XI, why Ashley Sanchez deserves to start alongside Trinity Rodman and Sophia Wilson, and how the USWNT can compete without two of its most important players. Plus, start Lily Yohannes over Lindsey Heaps, who should step up in Girma’s absence, and how the USWNT can disrupt Spain’s dominant midfield to pull off a statement win ahead of the 2027 World Cup. This episode is presented by Ally Bank, member FDIC. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:06 USWNT Not Healthy… 06:17 The Case for Ashley Sanchez 10:30 Forwards Off the Bench 11:45 Midfielders 17:38 Defenders 22:06 Outside Backs 24:28 Goalkeepers 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? | 28m 09s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 | Ashley Sanchez Is Back — But What’s Going On With Jaedyn Shaw & Ally Sentnor? | The Late Sub | Claire breaks down the surprise call-ups, the biggest snubs, Ashley Sanchez’s return to the national team, and why the USWNT worry meter is still ticking up at a few key positions. Plus, why Jaedyn Shaw and Ally Sentnor are headed to the U23s, how Mallory Swanson’s versatility could change her role with the USWNT, and why these two games against Spain might be the biggest test yet for Emma Hayes and this new-look player pool. This episode is presented by Ally Bank, member FDIC. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 04:30 Evelyn Shores 09:17 Trinity Byars 10:14 Pietra Tordin 11:31 Jordan Silkowitz 15:00 Players who EARNED it 17:18 Mal Swanson in the Midfield? 21:05 Sears & Rudd 22:29 Biggest Roster Snubs 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? | 28m 38s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 | Emma Hayes Would Be INSANE To Leave Ashley Sanchez Off the USWNT Roster vs Spain | The Late Sub | The USWNT roster announcement is just around the corner, and Ashley Sanchez is making it impossible for Emma Hayes to ignore her. Claire breaks down why Sanchez has earned another call-up, which NWSL stars deserve a shot against Spain, and whether Hayes needs to rethink her player pool ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Plus, Jaedyn Shaw and Croix Bethune continue to make their cases, Jordynn Dudley is turning heads in her rookie season, and some familiar USWNT names could be playing their way out of the picture. Who deserves a spot, and who might be running out of time? This episode is presented by Ally Bank, member FDIC. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:26 Absences for Injuries 04:38 Ashley Sanchez 07:16 Jaedyn Shaw 09:19 Croix Bethune 11:01 New Goalkeepers? 15:11 Stars of Tomorrow? 19:44 Rookie of the Year Lock??? 23:18 Players Trending Down… 28:37 Keeping Themselves in the Conversation 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? | 30m 21s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | Vlatko Andonovski Is Out & the NWSL Coaching Carousel Keeps Spinning | The NWSL coaching carousel is in full swing, and Vlatko Andonovski’s exit from the Kansas City Current might be the most confusing move yet. Claire breaks down why KC moved on after so much recent success, what the players’ reactions say about the decision, and whether all of this change could come back to haunt them in the playoff race. Plus, Seb Hines is out in Orlando, Houston and Chicago are making changes of their own, and Utah might be proving that sometimes the smartest move is simply sticking with the plan. This episode is presented by Ally Bank, member FDIC Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:08 Why NWSL Coaches Keep Losing Their Jobs 05:59 What Happened With Vlatko Andonovski in Kansas City? 15:09 Orlando Pride Fire Seb Hines 20:30 Houston, Chicago & the NWSL Coaching Carousel 23:33 Utah Royals Prove Stability Can Work 27:04 Bay FC, Angel City & Who’s Next? 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? | 29m 41s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | Gotham & Washington Spirit Are Leaving the Rest of the NWSL Behind & Here's Why | The NWSL Shield race looks like it’s down to two teams, Gotham and the Washington Spirit. While they are both battling at the top of the table, Claire takes this week to look at some of their differences and how two teams so similar couldn’t be MORE different. This episode is presented by Ally Bank, member FDIC Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:57 Washing & Gotham Leading Shield Contenders 04:57 The Case for Washington Spirit 13:42 The Case for Gotham FC 18:02 Outstanding Asset 22:48 No Love for Ballon d’Or 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? | 27m 42s | ||||||
| 9/3/26 | WSLUSWNT+4 | — | Just Women’s SportsUSWNT+2 | England | WSLUSWNT+4 | Ally BankCODE | 25m 05s | ||
| 8/27/26 | NWSLUSWNT+4 | — | Just Women’s Sports | — | Ashley SanchezUSWNT+5 | Ally BankCODE | 27m 21s | ||
| 8/20/26 | Racing Louisvillefan attendance+3 | — | Racing LouisvilleJust Women’s Sports | — | Racing LouisvilleBev Yanez+5 | Ally BankCODE | 27m 49s | ||
| 8/13/26 | NWSLPortland Thorns+4 | — | Just Women’s SportsWashington Spirit+3 | Portland | NWSLPortland Thorns+5 | Ally BankCODE | 28m 16s | ||
| 8/6/26 | WAFCONWomen's World Cup+3 | — | Just Women’s Sports | Group C | WAFCON2027 Women's World Cup+3 | Ally Bank | 22m 44s | ||
| 7/30/26 | knee injuriesNWSL+3 | — | GothamJust Women’s Sports | — | Emily Sonnettknee injury+5 | Ally BankCODE | 25m 10s | ||
| 7/23/26 | USWNTWorld Cup+3 | Ali Riley | Just Women’s Sports | — | USWNTWorld Cup roster+8 | Ally BankCODE | 44m 53s | ||
| 7/16/26 | women's soccersoccer empire+4 | — | London City LionessesNWSL+1 | — | Michelle KangAlexia Putellas+5 | Ally BankCODE | 28m 53s | ||
| 7/9/26 | NWSLsoccer+3 | — | Washington SpiritPortland Thorns+3 | — | NWSLTrinity Rodman+7 | Ally Bank | 27m 12s | ||
| 7/2/26 | NWSL storylinesSam Kerr impact+4 | — | GothamDenver Summit+2 | — | NWSLSam Kerr+5 | Ally BankCODE | 27m 16s | ||
| 6/25/26 | NWSL transferssoccer+3 | — | GothamBay+3 | — | NWSLtransfers+5 | Ally BankFDIC | 24m 53s | ||
| 6/18/26 | USWNTWorld Cup roster prediction+3 | — | Just Women’s Sports | Brazil | USWNT2027 World Cup+3 | Ally BankCODE | 28m 08s | ||
| 6/11/26 | USWNTBrazil+5 | — | USWNTBrazil | — | USWNTBrazil+5 | Ally BankCODE | 31m 56s | ||
| 6/4/26 | NWSLsoccer+5 | — | Utah RoyalsGotham+2 | — | NWSLsoccer+5 | Ally BankCODE | 27m 49s | ||
| 5/28/26 | USWNT roster analysissoccer snubs and surprises+3 | — | USWNTJust Women’s Sports | — | USWNTAshley Sanchez+6 | Ally BankCODE | 27m 29s | ||
| 5/21/26 | Mallory Swansonreturn from pregnancy+3 | — | ChicagoUSWNT+1 | — | Mallory SwansonUSWNT+5 | Ally BankCODE | 23m 58s | ||
| 5/14/26 | NWSLUSWNT+3 | — | Just Women’s Sports | — | Emma HayesNWSL+3 | Ally BankCODE | 24m 49s | ||
| 5/7/26 | NWSL MVP racesoccer+3 | — | Just Women’s Sports | — | NWSLMVP candidates+5 | Ally BankCODE | 22m 27s | ||
| 4/30/26 | expansion teamsNWSL+4 | — | Denver SummitColumbus+2 | — | NWSLexpansion team+4 | — | 24m 33s | ||
| 4/23/26 | Trinity RodmanUSWNT+4 | — | Just Women’s SportsUSWNT+1 | — | Trinity RodmanUSWNT+5 | Ally Bank | 23m 44s | ||
| 4/16/26 | USWNTloss analysis+4 | — | Just Women’s SportsUSWNT+1 | — | USWNTJapan+4 | — | 27m 10s | ||
| 4/9/26 | NWSLGotham+5 | — | Just Women’s SportsGotham+2 | — | GothamHouston Dash+5 | — | 24m 39s | ||
| 4/2/26 | USWNT roster analysissoccer positions+3 | — | Just Women’s Sports | — | USWNTroster release+5 | — | 24m 05s | ||
| 3/25/26 | NWSLsoccer+3 | — | NWSLAngel City | — | NWSLsoccer+3 | — | 18m 46s | ||
| 3/18/26 | Catarina MacarioNWSL debut+4 | — | NWSLUSWNT | — | Catarina MacarioNWSL+5 | — | 22m 49s | ||
| 3/10/26 | NWSLsoccer+3 | — | NWSL | — | NWSLsoccer+3 | — | 26m 43s | ||
| 3/5/26 | USWNTSheBelieves Cup+4 | — | USWNT | — | USWNTSheBelieves Cup+5 | — | 24m 23s | ||
| 2/24/26 | USWNT performanceEuropean soccer+3 | — | USWNTSheBelieves Cup | Europe | USWNTsoccer+3 | — | 23m 08s | ||
| 2/18/26 | USWNTSheBelieves Cup+3 | — | USWNT | — | USWNTSheBelieves Cup+3 | — | 21m 48s | ||
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Chart history for The Late Sub with Claire Watkins
Peaked at #42 in United States, currently #42 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #42 | #42 | — |
| NG | — | #49 | #49 | — |
| IL | — | #99 | #99 | — |
| NG | — | #113 | #113 | — |
| SA | — | #127 | #127 | — |
| Canada | — | #132 | #132 | — |
| PH | — | #138 | #138 | — |
| TW | — | #193 | #193 | — |
Chart Positions
8 placements across 7 markets.
Chart Positions
8 placements across 7 markets.