The Cooler Guild – Details, episodes & analysis

It's our very first offseason episode, and the Reign have given us some exciting things to talk about. The club has made a few roster moves, including picking up the league's leading goal scorer, Lynn Williams, as the Reign look to turn around an offensive side that left a lot to be desired this past season.

We wrap up the episode with a few other newsworthy happenings around the league and in women's soccer.

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In this bonus episode of The Cooler Guild, we do a quick wrap up of the Reign's season, including giving out the first ever Cooler Player of the Season award.

With the NWSL Championship officially set between the Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit, we have a discussion about the playoffs that led to the matchup and who we think might have the edge. With the 1 and 2 seed represented in the Final, it's gonna be a can't-miss battle for the most coveted trophy in the league.

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It's a second win a row for Reign after a come-from-behind win in Louisville. Ji So-Yun came off the bench in the second half, giving the team a much needed spark on set-pieces, included scoring a beautiful goal off a direct free kick.

We also cover a few other things from the weekend in the NWSL, the new CBA, and preview of the Reign's next match.

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(Full disclosure: we also get a cut of anyone who redeems these offers.)
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Show produced by Coop
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The Reign made their return to league play this Sunday with a dramatic stoppage time win. Emeri Adames played a massive role in securing the Reign's first league victory since May 3rd. We dive into the late heroics from Adames, the jersey retirement ceremony for club legend Megan Rapinoe, and how the team looked with their summer acquisitions.

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(Full disclosure: we also get a cut of anyone who redeems these offers.)
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Following the USWNT gold medal win, we dive into the match and the tournament as a whole for our new Olympic champions. We also discuss the Reign’s new signings in anticipation of the regular season kicking off after the summer break. 

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The Reign wrapped up their Summer Cup versus the Thorns in a 0-1 result that saw both teams eliminated from the tournament. We get into what we saw from the team in Portland and what we hope to see moving forward. The next match for the Reign won't be until the end of August, giving the team a chance to reset as well as get a good look at their recent signings.

Elsewhere in woso, the Olympics continued in dramatic fashion. We discuss the vital ending to the USWNT's win over Japan in France, Canada being eliminated, Marta getting at least one more international match, and Spain's late comeback.

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(Full disclosure: we also get a cut of anyone who redeems these offers.)
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In this bonus episode Coop and Van discuss Reign’s all-too-common heartbreaking loss, this time against Club Tijuana in the Summer Cup Series, as well as cover all the women’s soccer drama and controversy this week at the Paris Olympics.

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• This podcast was made possible through the support of The Doctor's Office

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(Full disclosure: we also get a cut of anyone who redeems these offers.)
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In this special bonus episode, Van and Coop sit down for a chat with DC Power player Mariah Lee. Mariah fills us in on her experience so far with the new USL Super League and the importance of having more opportunities for women to play soccer professionally in the US. 

We also talk about Mariah’s blog “Soccer She Wrote” and what inspired her to start writing about her experiences. Coop also dives into the important questions regarding Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album and they talk about growing up in Covington, WA.

• Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month!
• This podcast was made possible through the support of The Doctor's Office

Support the Show.

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(Full disclosure: we also get a cut of anyone who redeems these offers.)
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Feedback & Suggestions:
thecoolerguild@gmail.com
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Show produced by Coop
Theme song by Alex Juarez
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The Cooler Guild Est. 2024

It's a Summer Cup bonus episode. In the opening match of the first ever Summer Cup series, the Reign finally picked up a win, having not won a match since May 3rd. We take a look into what we saw in the match against Utah, as well as chat about the new young signings and what that might mean for the future of this club.

We also talk about the USWNT friendlies that took place in preparation for the Olympics this summer.

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(Full disclosure: we also get a cut of anyone who redeems these offers.)
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Feedback & Suggestions:
thecoolerguild@gmail.com
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Show produced by Coop
Theme song by Alex Juarez
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The Cooler Guild Est. 2024

As the Reign go into the Olympic break without a win since May 3rd, the team records yet another draw, this time against the last place Utah Royals. We dive into the Reign's current form, if there's any hope for the rest of season, and just overall trying to wrap our heads around why there hasn't been any major changes in terms of getting results on the field.

We also discuss the other happenings in woso and what we can expect to see from Reign players during the break from league play.

Support the Show.

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Subscribe and Support
Support the show by subscribing to Sounder at Heart! If you’re not already a paid subscriber, Sounder at Heart is offering a one-month free trial at either the Backer ($25/year) or Supporter ($75/year) levels. This means you can support the show while getting a full suite of incredible Seattle soccer content.
(Full disclosure: we also get a cut of anyone who redeems these offers.)
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Feedback & Suggestions:
thecoolerguild@gmail.com
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Show produced by Coop
Theme song by Alex Juarez
Show artwork by Coop
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The Cooler Guild Est. 2024