We Made Our 2027 Women's World Cup Predictions... Don't Get Mad

About this episode

Ali Riley and Kelley O’Hara discuss early predictions for the 2027 Women's World Cup and explore the dynamics of women's soccer rivalries.

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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ali Riley, Kelley O’Hara

Topics covered

• Women's World Cup
• soccer rivalry
• USWNT
• Brazil
• Gotham
• Angel City
• predictions

Keywords

• Women's World Cup
• soccer
• rivalry
• USWNT
• Brazil
• predictions
• Gotham
• Angel City

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Amazon Prime

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Organizations: Just Women's Sports, Gotham, Angel City

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