Diaspora United

Apr 03 2025 177 ep. 75 mins 71

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A podcast that centers Black women in the global game.

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NWSL Vibe Check: Nobody needs 'raise my rent' soccer

Apr 03 2025 99 mins

WE BACK! Well, kinda. Courtney is still swamped by broso so André brought in Skye from Shea Butter FC for an NWSL vibe check!Each team has only played three regular season games, but since we're already headed into an international break now is a good time to look at what we've seen from each team. We start from the bottom of the table and work our way to the top as we che

NWSL Season Preview...........sorta (w/ Kudzi Musarurwa)

Mar 14 2025 83 mins

Another NWSL season is upon us so, with Courtney deep in the trenches, André chatted all about it with friend of the pod, Kudzi!The team-by-team, player-by-player preview pods are out there, so we wanted to focus on bigger picture topics from the season. Will we continue to see a tactical style shift across the league? How will new roster construction mechanisms impact squad cohes

SheBelieved but what was learned

Feb 28 2025 93 mins

Courtney & André recap a very interesting SheBelieves Cup in which several things were learned. We start by reviewing the final game, USWNT vs. Japan, before looking at the tournament overall.We discuss Japan not being done reloading, USWNT coach Emma Hayes missing crucial opportunities, Colombia needing a refresh, and Australia having no plans after 2023.Please subscribe, rat

Love and light to Bunny and Daniela (+ USWNT SBC chat)

Feb 12 2025 86 mins

CW/TW: Apologies for not noting this during the episode, but after USWNT chat we get into the racist and misogynistic abuse of Bunny Shaw, the dangers of the situation Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis were in, and Mapi Leon's inappropriate touching of Daniela Caracas. This section begins at 46:01.Courtney & André react to what Emma Hayes is calling her first real callup after ha

PREPARE TO BE SICK OF US (w/ Shea Butter FC)

Jan 29 2025 105 mins

So, um, you may have heard that Naomi Girma has gone to Chelsea. You may also have heard that across Diaspora United and Shea Butter FC there are three separate Chelsea fans. SO OF COURSE WE SHOUTED ABOUT IT! We discuss how impactful it is that a Black woman, first generation American center back was the first million dollar transfer in woso. We also talk about why she may have lef

WE BACK, and so is the USWNT (kinda)

Jan 21 2025 107 mins

Courtney & André are BACK! Shit is real bad out there but after acknowledging that, we aim to provide a tiny bit of relief by diving into a FIFTY player USWNT camp. Emma Hayes is changing things up and named senior and futures rosters for a January camp, so we review the players, the purpose of the camp, and how we expect it to play a role moving forward. Then we get into a pl

Holiday Gifts & Lost Recipes

Dec 18 2024 81 mins

Courtney & André are here to spread holiday cheer — kinda lol. We start with a heartfelt review that's quite poignant for the times we, yet again, find ourselves in. Then we dive into some recent awards and review some NWSL news & notes. Then we find the holiday joy where we assume magical powers to bestow gifts across the land of woso. Courtney has some terrific ideas f

The serious and the unserious (w/ Tamerra Griffin)

Dec 05 2024 63 mins

Courtney & André are joined by freelance journalist Tamerra Griffin to review the most unique NWSL season yet. From a new tv deal to Orlando Pride winning everything to African ballers tearing up the league, plus it being the longest NWSL season ever, there's a lot to discuss! We get into some of these themes, what they may mean for the future of the league, and the specific w

They did it for Marta! (and f*ck TERFs)

Nov 27 2024 105 mins

Courtney & André react to THEE Orlando Pride's historic season that ended with them becoming the second ever club to win the Shield and Championship in the same season. We talk about seeing what they were building, doing it for Marta, the greatness of Barbra Banda, and Black coaches. Then we look at the rest of the NWSL awards and discuss Croix Bethune's absurd season and Temw

Courtney says 'Do it for Marta', André says 'Ok but hear me out'

Nov 21 2024 84 mins

Courtney & André relive the NWSL semifinals which provided two absolute bangers, then preview the championship match between Orlando Pride & Washington Spirit. We start by discussing Pride v. Current III, and where the Current might have gone wrong (again) against they season-long foes. Then, Courtney is still big mad at Gotham's substitutions and penalties, while André c