Episodes

  • Can Sophia Smith UPSET Gotham? Plus a special interview with Olympic bronze medalist rugby player Sammy Sullivan

    Can Sophia Smith UPSET Gotham? Plus a special interview with Olympic bronze medalist rugby player Sammy Sullivan
    Nov 7 2024
    In today’s episode, Claire breaks down the ins and outs of every NWSL quarterfinal, who to keep on upset watch and what to expect tactically between the lines. Then, she has a lovely conversation with Olympic bronze medalist rugby player Sammy Sullivan about the future of rugby in the U.S., balancing the spotlight of the Olympics boost with the day to day of being a pro athlete, and how fans can keep up with Team USA rugby year round.
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    47 mins
  • Is it NATTY or BUST for Paige Bueckers and UConn? | The Late Sub

    Is it NATTY or BUST for Paige Bueckers and UConn? | The Late Sub
    Nov 5 2024
    Subscribe to The Late Sub to never miss an episode. Follow Claire on Twitter/X (@scoutripley) and sign up for the Just Women’s Sports newsletter at justwomenssports.com/newsletter/ The Late Sub with Claire Watkins brings you the latest news and freshest takes in women’s sports. This is the weekly rundown you’ve been missing, covering the USWNT, NWSL, WNBA, college hoops, and whatever else is popping off in women’s sports each week. Special guest appearances with the biggest names in women’s sports make The Late Sub a must-listen for every fan. Follow Claire on X/Twitter @ScoutRipley and subscribe to the Just Women’s Sports newsletter for more. 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 The Late Sub with Claire Watkins here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-late-sub-with-claire-watkins/id1563105123 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4n4ZxsVs1Ix9DY9E0KPSc6 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-late-sub-with-claire-81239737/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c457a882-c376-4e46-8380-d7471ed29d4c/the-late-sub-with-claire-watkins Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justwomenssports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justwomenssports?
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    28 mins
  • Naomi Girma can do it all, plus a final look at the NWSL regular season

    Naomi Girma can do it all, plus a final look at the NWSL regular season
    Oct 31 2024
    On todays episode, Claire wraps up the USWNT October window with look at the team’s 3-0 win over Argentina, how rotation became the US’s strength and how Naomi Girma can truly do it all. Then she redirects attention back to the NWSL, where we say goodbye to a few clubs after the weekend, and watch a playoff race that may or may not come down to the final matchday.
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    27 mins
  • USWNT: It's a mental game, plus a chat with Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas

    USWNT: It's a mental game, plus a chat with Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas
    Oct 28 2024
    In today’s episode, Claire talks through the USWNT’s 3-1 comeback victory over Iceland on Sunday, how the team slightly struggled with roster rotation and how their second half stabilizing showcased the team’s underlying strengths. Then she has a chat with three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas about her whirlwind summer after starring in Paris, and her off-track interest in global health.
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    36 mins
  • The USWNT is BACK!

    The USWNT is BACK!
    Oct 25 2024
    On today’s episode, Claire breaks down the USWNT’s 3-1 win over Iceland, talks through how Emma Hayes is continuing to put her stamp on her team even as they keep winning, shouts out top performers and looks at where the US could still improve. Then she takes a moment to give her take on the Chicago Red Stars rebrand, as the NWSL loses some of its history in a bid towards the future.
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    29 mins
  • The Liberty survive game 5, plus a quick wish list for the end of the NWSL regular season

    The Liberty survive game 5, plus a quick wish list for the end of the NWSL regular season
    Oct 22 2024
    On today’s episode, Claire goes long on the epic final game that clinched the New York Liberty’s first-ever WNBA title. She talks defense, officiating, rotations, and a little bit of luck, as well as a wrap up of the larger emotions in this monumental season ending. Then she gives a quick wish list of what she’d like to see from the final NWSL regular season weekend, as teams tune up for the postseason.
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    30 mins
  • What's next for the USWNT? Plus an analysis of the WNBA Finals as it nears the end

    What's next for the USWNT? Plus an analysis of the WNBA Finals as it nears the end
    Oct 17 2024
    In today’s episode, Claire runs down the USWNT’s October roster, alongside quotes from Emma Hayes that appear to lay out the vision for the next few years in the team’s progress as they begin the long preparation for the 2027 World Cup. She also marvels at another incredible WNBA Finals showdown, as the Liberty take a crucial advantage in their search for their first championship title.
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    29 mins
  • Banda vs. Chawinga for MVP? Plus a look at the first two WNBA Finals games

    Banda vs. Chawinga for MVP? Plus a look at the first two WNBA Finals games
    Oct 15 2024
    On today’s episode, Claire talks through whether she needs to amend her WNBA Finals prediction, and notes both the resiliency of the Lynx and the mentality of the Liberty. She then hits all the major storylines of the NWSL weekend, including broken individual records, streaks both snapped and saved, playoff spots clinched and lost, and off the field happenings that shape the larger conversation.
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    31 mins