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'Tis Lynn season - Ep. 24
30 Dec 2024
00:49:03
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.
Show produced by Coop Theme song by Alex Juarez Show artwork by Coop The Cooler Guild Est. 2024
Reign wrapped and all aboard the Bandawagon - Ep. 23
21 Nov 2024
00:46:16
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.
Show produced by Coop Theme song by Alex Juarez Show artwork by Coop The Cooler Guild Est. 2024
Ji So-Clutch - Ep. 14
04 Sep 2024
00:52:32
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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Adames. Pinoe. Party. - Ep. 13
28 Aug 2024
01:18:38
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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Gold in Paris - Is soccer fun again? - Ep. 12
15 Aug 2024
00:50:22
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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Summer Reign Reset, USWNT Rally - Ep. 11
05 Aug 2024
00:49:18
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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It's a Rookie Summer - Bonus Episode - Ep. 10
01 Aug 2024
00:43:13
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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Cooler Conversations - Mariah Lee - Ep. 9
27 Jul 2024
00:44:46
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.
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Summer Cup Surprise - Bonus Episode - Ep. 8
22 Jul 2024
00:47:17
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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Whole Lotta Draws, Not Enough Winnin' - Ep. 6
11 Jul 2024
00:41:03
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.
Follow us on twitter: CoolerGuildPod Coop Van ----- 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.) ----- Feedback & Suggestions: thecoolerguild@gmail.com ----- Show produced by Coop Theme song by Alex Juarez Show artwork by Coop ----- The Cooler Guild Est. 2024
Big Road Point, Bigger Pod News, Biggest Buns - Ep. 5
03 Jul 2024
00:31:12
In this weeks episode Coop and Van discuss Reign's match versus Gotham FC, where they were able to pick up a point on the road in their first meeting against Gotham since the NWSL Final last year.
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E-racing a Lead Late - Ep. 4
26 Jun 2024
00:33:42
Coop and Van discuss Reign's upsetting draw vs Racing Louisville in Seattle, preview the Reign's next match against Gotham, as well as a few other things including trade rumors for the Reign (both unfounded and founded) FC Olympia's USL-W team, and choices by a certain media company in the women's sports world.
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It's fine, it's cool, it's over - Ep. 22
08 Nov 2024
00:37:02
The Reign finished out the 2024 season with a 3-2 loss away at Orlando. Jordyn Huitema finally broke the curse and scored her first NWSL goal since June 9th. Maddie Mercado played super sub and tallied her first ever NWSL regular season goal, but it wasn’t enough to beat the Shield winners. We reflect on the game as well as the season at large for the Reign, and look ahead to a hopefully brighter future for the team next season.
Later in the episode we cover other results from around the league over the weekend and make our picks for the first round playoff matches.
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K-C & OhNo - Ep. 2
13 Jun 2024
00:26:42
Coop and Van discuss the Reign's road match from Sunday against the KC Current.
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Bonus Episode: Our Backgrounds, USWNT, Olympic Selections and Whatnot
10 Jun 2024
01:00:56
In this first bonus episode, Coop and Van dive into their backgrounds with the sport and the Seattle Reign. With the NWSL being off for international break, they also discuss the USWNT friendlies, Olympic roster selections, and other notable happenings from the week. To skip ahead to strictly soccer talk, the uswnt discussion begins around the 27:30 mark. This episode was recorded on Saturday June 8th, 2024.
Follow us on twitter: CoolerGuildPod Coop Van ----- 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.) ----- Feedback & Suggestions: thecoolerguild@gmail.com ----- Show produced by Coop Theme song by Alex Juarez Show artwork by Coop ----- The Cooler Guild Est. 2024
Unspirited Away, a Tale of Two Halves - Episode 1
30 May 2024
00:38:38
In The Cooler Guild's first ever episode, Coop and Van discuss Reign FC's 3-2 loss on the road against the Washington Spirit. They also dive into what may be causing the team to not find results this season. Episode was recorded on May 28th, 2024.
Follow us on twitter: CoolerGuildPod Coop Van ----- 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.) ----- Feedback & Suggestions: thecoolerguild@gmail.com ----- Show produced by Coop Theme song by Alex Juarez Show artwork by Coop ----- The Cooler Guild Est. 2024
A little joy in a tough season - Ep. 21
24 Oct 2024
00:44:38
We're back with another dub pod. The Reign finished out their home season with a 2-1 win over last-place Houston Dash. Olivia Athens broke the Reign's 5 match goalless streak with an absolute banger and Coco got the game winner in her first start for the club. We get into the positives and negatives from the match, look at some other results from the weekend, and discuss a couple of other things happening in the women's sports world.
Show produced by Coop Theme song by Alex Juarez Show artwork by Coop The Cooler Guild Est. 2024
Playoffs, gone but not forgotten - Ep. 20
17 Oct 2024
00:45:13
The Reign lose their 5th straight match 3-0 away at Utah and it’s fair to say, things are not great. We reflect on the disappointing performance and look ahead to the final two matches of the season.
We wrap up this episode with a quick preview on the NWSL playoff race as it unfolds and dive into Boston's wild new NWSL name reveal.
Show produced by Coop Theme song by Alex Juarez Show artwork by Coop The Cooler Guild Est. 2024
Current status: been better - Ep. 19
09 Oct 2024
00:56:26
The Reign fell to Angel City on Friday, 1-0, racking up their 4th loss in a row. This was the 15th time this season that a Reign game was decided by a single goal. We reflect on this week’s struggles but also highlight the potential for a bright future for the group.
Also in this episode we debut our new segment “Guild Grievances” with the help of special guest June Ash Eden of Ride of the Valkyries.
Show produced by Coop Theme song by Alex Juarez Show artwork by Coop The Cooler Guild Est. 2024
Playoff hopes dwindling - Ep. 18
02 Oct 2024
00:43:29
Yet another Reign loss at a time they really couldn't afford it. One penalty was all that was needed for Bay FC to take all 3 points in Seattle. Another week of us getting into the Reign's playoff hopes and the harsh reality that those hopes are rapidly fading.
We do a quick look at a few results from around the league over the weekend and preview the Reign's next match.
Show produced by Coop Theme song by Alex Juarez Show artwork by Coop The Cooler Guild Est. 2024
Playoffs, we *might* have a problem - Ep. 17
26 Sep 2024
00:36:25
A loss in Houston means Reign's tough road to the playoffs just got even tougher. We talk about what went wrong in the 0-1 loss against the Dash and how much optimism we have for the remainder of the season.
We finish up the episode with a few highlights and lowlights from week 21 in the NWSL and do a quick preview of the Reign's next match.
Show produced by Coop Theme song by Alex Juarez Show artwork by Coop The Cooler Guild Est. 2024
Win streak no more - Ep. 16
18 Sep 2024
01:04:54
Reign's win streak came to an end after a loss at home to Gotham FC. We get into the 0-2 result and what the playoff hopes look like for Reign with 6 matches remaining in the season.
Later on in the episode we cover a few other results from the league over the weekend, as well as look at the difficulty of remaining schedules for teams fighting for a playoff position.
Follow us on social media: TCG Instagram Twitter - TCG Coop Van ----- 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.) ----- Feedback & Suggestions: thecoolerguild@gmail.com ----- Show produced by Coop Theme song by Alex Juarez Show artwork by Coop ----- The Cooler Guild Est. 2024
Another win in the bag - Ep. 15
12 Sep 2024
01:10:32
A 3-2 result on the road in LA makes it three wins in a row for Reign. We have a discussion about all the goals, the VAR drama, and highlight specific player performances.
In other woso news, USWNT legend Alex Morgan announced her retirement from the sport, playing in her final professional match this past Sunday. We talk a bit about her legacy and how much she's done for women's soccer.
Follow us on social media: TCG Instagram Twitter - TCG Coop Van ----- 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.) ----- Feedback & Suggestions: thecoolerguild@gmail.com ----- Show produced by Coop Theme song by Alex Juarez Show artwork by Coop ----- The Cooler Guild Est. 2024