14 MAY 2021 · With the NWSL season about to begin, RJ and Charles have dusted off the microphones and reassembled the team to discuss the state of the league as it enters it’s 9th year. Topics include: broadcasting, commentary, salaries, secrecy, refereeing, politics, and just about everything else under the sun. Music provided by Mimi Page (https://mimipage.bandcamp.com/)

28 JUL 2020 · RJ and Charles talk all about the NWSL Challenge Cup. From the Houston Dash winning it to possible ideas for how to have it in the future or the idea of a League Pass.

3 JUL 2020 · RJ sits down with soccer writer André Carlisle (@not_carlisle) to talk about the NWSL and race. We cover the protests happening during the anthem, showing the learning players are doing on the fly and why having more black players might make your team better.

26 JUN 2020 · RJ and Charles break down the eight teams of the NWSL Challenge Cup, talk about wider issues around American soccer right now in this jam packed episode.

3 JUN 2020 · Charles and RJ go over the NWSL Challenge Cup and a bit about what’s going on in the wider world outside of sports.

22 APR 2020 · On this episode, Charles gets on the phone with some players to discuss life under quarantine. What is it like waiting in limbo? How are they staying in shape? What is everyone watching on Netflix? Thanks to Marisa Viggiano of the Orlando Pride, Lauren Milliet of the North Carolina Courage, and Devon Kerr of the Washington Spirit.

8 APR 2020 · Charles and RJ discuss the questions that Covid-19 raises for women’s soccer. How will the NWSL re-organize its season? Will we even get an NWSL season at all? How will it reshape the international soccer environment?

4 APR 2020 · iTunes Link for The Attacking Half Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-attacking-half/id1504776453 iTunes Link for Backline Soccer Extras: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backline-soccer-extras/id1504778801 iTunes Link for Actually the Dash Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/actually-the-dash/id1504779925

18 MAR 2020 · Charles is joined by special guest Neil Blackmon (@nwblackmon) of The Yanks Are Coming – also a lawyer who works in civil rights – to discuss the USWNT’s lawsuit against US Soccer. Why did the Federation include such sexist arguments? Does the change in leadership signal an opening for a settlement? Why do Charles and Neil worry about what happens if the case ultimately does go to trial?

4 MAR 2020 · RJ and Charles break down the NWSL hiring a Commissioner, preview SheBelieves Cup and tell you why the Olympics are aren't great soccer.