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Darian Jenkins and Jen Beattie are back with another episode of Attacking Third!
The 2026 NWSL Playoffs are here! Which team has the best chance to win the NWSL Championship? Are Gotham FC the favorites to repeat? We preview the NWSL postseason, break down the biggest contenders, and fill out our NWSL playoff brackets!
00:00 - Welcome to A3
03:30 - FIFAPro Women's list is a mess
07:49 - Gotham clinches first-ever Shield
14:31 - NWSL Shield brackets
21:54 - KC Current's Izzy Rodriguez joins A3!
33:32 - Darian Jenkins goal celebration breakdown
38:21 - Best XI of the Eliminated Teams
48:26 - San Diego Wave's Kenza Dali joins the show!
⚽ In this episode:
- NWSL Playoff Preview: Breaking down the quarterfinal matchups, contenders, and championship picture.
- Are Gotham FC the Favorites? Can Gotham make another championship run, or is another team better positioned to win it all?
- Izzy Rodriguez Interview: A conversation about her season and her journey in the NWSL.
- Kenza Dali Interview: Discussing her career, her impact, and the state of women's football.
- Best XI from the Eliminated Teams: We select the standout players from the NWSL teams that missed the playoffs.
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A soccer show from CBS Sports covering the NWSL, US Women's National Team and more. Attacking Third will bring you insider analysis, commentary, preview & recaps while tackling the biggest news stories from the sport you love. Join Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Kelley O'Hara, Jen Beattie, Ali Riley as they welcome a rotating cast of guests from former and current players for interviews and analysis.
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