Diaspora United – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Courtney & André get to chat about the new NWSL CBA with two people who helped make it happen, Simone Charley (Vice President, NWSLPA) & Meghann Burke (Executive Director, NWSLPA)!

We talk about what it's like to negotiate with NWSL owners, getting on the same page as players, the big brains across the NWSL, player autonomy and empowerment, why they fought for massive changes and what it took to secure them, and more.

Also, while the completed document hasn't been released, we ask about details in the final document that they're most excited about—and get some terrific answers!

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Courtney & André love when labor wins so after discussing public transportation and Courtney's questionable Citi Bike habits, we talk about the NWSLPA unveiling a brand new CBA. We review the main topics, give a shoutout to all involved, and discuss why and how we think it will make the league better.

After that we dive into the return of the NWSL. We shoutout some clubs who seem primed to do some ballin the rest of the way (Seattle Reign, Utah Royals, maybe Rahsing Louisville), and whomst might struggle (San Diego Wavé, Bay FC). We talk about Jill Ellis, Landon Donovan, Ella Stevens, Yazmeen Ryan, the Washington Spirit, and a bunch of other stuff so tap in immedjiately.

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We hit the midpoint of the NWSL season so Courtney & André decided it was time for a vibe check!

First, though, we previewed the NWSL Summer Cup cause we're both kinda hype about it. We predict winners, and why it's an important competition for the two leagues to continue playing one another.

Then we vibe check all NWSL teams. If they're ballin, we look at why, what they're doing, and standout performers. If they're not, we look at why not, and if anything can be done to improve their season in the next dozen games.

We also drop our predictions for ROTY, COTY, Golden Boot and MVP!

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WE'RE BAAAAAAAAAAAACK! It's been a minute cause life be life'n but we're finally back with another episode! In this one Courtney & André catch up on the latest WoSo news including the UWCL semifinals, CONCACAF W Championship groups, and latest noteworthy performances from across the diaspora.

But after that we get into the bulk of the episode in which we discuss the USWNT (André brings up bad memories from a bad time) and ask a few questions of Vlatko. Then, we recap every NWSL squad! The Challenge Cup is nearing its conclusion so we thought we'd take a high-level look at where each team is so far. From pleasant surprises and functioning back 3s to victory laps about KC, plus what the expansion teams need to who's the best team in the league right now - we get into it ALL!

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WE. ARE. BACK! And we gotta BANGER for y'all! Courtney was joined by Sandra Herrera and Ana De Souza to talk all things CONCACAF!

This confederation doesn't get the shine it deserves so we're changing that with a deep dive into the teams, performances, standouts and more as they scrap for a spot in the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship in Monterrey this July.

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What's good!? Courtney & André are back with a fresh episode and fresh games to react to! We stop in Europe to discuss the latest UWCL matches, PSG vs. Bayern and El Clásico. We talk about the Katoto Hive remaining well-fed, PSG's fullbacks dicing people up like wingers, Real Madrid's tactics, that soft pen (plus some VAR talk, we apologize), and why seeing Barcelona struggle made André hope for a Club World Cup even more.

Then we move onto the Challenge Cup! The preseason not-preseason preseason tournament that happens pre- the season is BACK! We talk in-depth about all of the games. From whose approaches worked, whose didn't, Christen Press back in the NWSL like she never left, Mal Pugh Pugh Pugh, Gotham making Courtney big sad, Kansas City lookin dangerous, 3 at the back formations, and more! Y'all, we went deep – tap in! We appreciate yall!

Links:
NWSL xG Race Plots & Pass Networks - Arielle Dror
Christen Press vs. Kailen Sheridan
A Billion Cases of IBS - mrcarteranderson
Drive to Survive (season 4)
How dare you sell a square fish - Pusha T x Arby's

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The NWSL is BYKE! The 2022 Challenge Cup kicks off in a few days so Courtney & André teamed up with Skye & Sylvs of Shea Butter FC for another crossover pod!

Since we're based on the east and SBFC are based on the west, we decided to break it down somewhat sorta kinda geographically just don't ask too many questions. In this episode we get into how we think teams might approach this preseason/not preseason/preseason tournament before diving into our reviews of Gotham FC, Chicago Red Stars, North Carolina Courage, Orlando Pride, Rah-sing Louisville and Washington Spirit. Come vibe with us and several teams' midfields!

Def be sure to check out Shea Butter FC for the West Preview where we get into OL Reign, Angel City FC, San Diego Wah-vey, Kansas City Current, Portland Thorns and Houston Dash.

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Don't look at us like that y'all know we had to Dad Joke the title! Anyway, Courtney & André were so hyped and honored to welcome Tigres forward Mia Fishel to the pod! It was unbelievable to be able to talk to Mia and hear in her own words an approach that we hope many young players emulate. #BigFishelEnergy

Before the interview though, we do some quick shoutouts to Syd Leroux, T h e  E t e r n a l  F o r m i g a, Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Crystal Dunn before chatting with Mia. Then we dive tight into the interview by asking Mia about the process of her decision to turn pro, her thoughts on the draft, the presentation that sold her on Tigres, differences between American soccer and Mexican futbol, her new brand dropping soon, plus what she loves about being out on the water. We cover it all so please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate yall!

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Links:
Reclaim the Game - Women in Soccer
Crystal Dunn still training with Portland Thorns late in her pregnancy, fighting for equity - The Oregonian
Syd Leroux's hilarious tweet & response to the clowns
Viviane Asseyi's overhead BANGER
The Baby gettin violent
Formiga snatchin a soul
The Baby Goat's children's book and giveaway

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Y'all. Y'all! Y'ALL!! The USWNT babies went all the way off on Iceland so Courtney & André scrapped their rundown to react to all the Black excellence, gloriousness and wonderment on display! We talk the mf'n AUDACITY of Catarina Macario (we tried to told em!), the babies showin out, and remind everyone that this transition process should've happened a looooooong time ago. Plus we also talk about some things we didn't like, and still have questions about.

Then we bounce to Europe to discuss the Arnold Clark Cup (#HeBelieves) and Tournoi de France where we review England, Canada, Spain, France, Brazil and Netherlands. Courtney also catches you up on some CONCACAF W Qualifiers before we bounce.

We don't dive into Heated & Hyped in this episode since we were running long, but we will be back to our regular format next week. However, please know we stand with trans kids and trans people everywhere, so please consider donating to one or all of the organizations listed below.

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In this episode Courtney & André take you across Europe to discuss Katoto's hat trick, Mbock Bathy saving Lyon, Bunny Shaw supremacy and more!

Then we hop over to the NWSL to get you caught up on notable player moves before discussing the NWSL Board of Governors' "decision" and where the North Carolina Courage are getting it all wrong in their weak ass charm offensive after re-signing Jaelene Daniels.

We wrap up with the return of Heated & Hyped! André is heated at NWSL owners over the CBA while Courtney is hype about WoSo providing two reasons to get into your Honey Nut Feelios. Please share, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all!

Links:
NWSL vote clears way for Michele Kang to take over ownership of Spirit - Washington Post
North Carolina Courage leadership's response to Jaelene Daniels backlash worsens growing disconnect with fans - Steph Yang, The Athletic
Honey nut feelios (Barca's Version) - Welcome Back, Virginia Torrecilla
Honey nut feelios (Koudaei's Version) - Iran Women's National Team
Support the Players National Emergency Trust - NWSL Players Association
Thread on the importance of the NCFC Youth Academy - Dave's Lounge

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