Boots on the Ground

Mar 06 2025 10 ep. 54 mins 15

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USWNT focused podcast where we will follow the current and future player pool through club performances, roster call ups, and national team games.

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#9: A look at Coachella Valley Invitational weekend 1 w/ Bill Midd

Mar 06 2025 48 mins

Recorded prior to SheBelieves, Bill Midd joins the pod to talk about his experience going to Coachella to get his boots on the ground to check out Bay FC along with the other west coast NWSL teams. We talk through his experience attending weekend 1, National Team players who were there, and his thoughts on the upcoming Bay FC season.

#8: USWNT vs. Japan w/ Greg Velasquez

Feb 28 2025 61 mins

Vince is out today, but Tara is joined by Greg Velasquez from Scuffed to recap the USWNT's loss to Japan and discuss the SheBelieves tournament and our thoughts leading into the April window. Clipnotes for the Japan game will be posted on the Patreon.

#7: USWNT vs. Australia w/ Maddie

Feb 25 2025 84 mins

Tara and Vince recruit friend of the pod Maddie in helping break down the USWNT's win against Australia. We relish in Claire Hutton's debut, Gisele Thompson bullying Caitlin Foord, and a Jaedyn Shaw out for blood. Clipnotes for this episode will be posted on the Patreon.

#6: USWNT vs. Colombia recap with Adam Belz and Greg Velasquez

Feb 21 2025 78 mins

Tara and Vince kick off the SheBelieves recaps with two special guests. We discuss Cat's glorious comeback, Lily's standout performance, and have a HEAP of mispronunciations when discussing Lindsey's game. Plus we hear from local boots on the ground at the end. If you're interested in watching the show clips discussed in this episode, make sure to join the Patreon.

#5: SheBelieves Roster Reactions

Feb 12 2025 45 mins

Tara and Vince meet again (virtually) to discuss the new roster for the upcoming SheBelieves games. Then a new segment is introduced where Tara simply asks Vince a lot of questions, a friendly interrogation if you will. If you'd like to ask Vince a question for a future episode, email us at [email protected] or message us on Patreon.

#4: Mike Watts joins the pod

Feb 05 2025 81 mins

A rare off week episode! Tara and Vince talk to Mike Watts in a special episode to learn more about his background, what being a broadcaster in the NWSL is like, his thoughts for the upcoming NWSL season, and a lot more. Mike Watts tries (and fails) to teach Tara the rules of Fight club, and also names his Mount Rushmore of NWSL players.

#3: NWSL Bold Predictions with Special Guest Emily Higginbotham

Jan 30 2025 47 mins

Emily Higgenbotham joins the pod to discuss bold predictions for the 2025 NWSL season. We also touch on who she hopes to see on the SheBelieves roster, and who would be cast on The Traitors: USWNT edition. If you haven't already, please subscribe to our Patreon! By doing so, you help support our podcast and independent journalism in women's sports. Subscribing will give you acce

#2: Euro Check-in, Naomi's big move, and Chelsea's potential USWNT takeover

Jan 28 2025 44 mins

Tara and Vince check in on the Cat v. Fox match from this past weekend, go over Naomi's big new contract, quiz each other on all the new name changes, and discuss the Chelsea USWNT rumors from the past few weeks.

#1 January Camp, Transfers, and The New Rookie Class

Jan 17 2025 53 mins

Tara and Vince kick off their first episode by talking through the two January camp rosters, all the transfers and potential transfers that are in the news, and introduce some of the new additions to the NWSL.

Welcome to Boots on the Ground

Introducing Boots on The Ground, a USWNT focused podcast which will follow the player pool through club performances, roster call ups, and national team games. Regular episodes dropping every other week with Tara and Vince. If you haven't already, please subscribe to our Patreon! By doing so, you help support our podcast and independent journalism in women's sports. Subscribing wil