The Equalizer Podcast

Nov 12 2023 257 ep. 47 mins 215

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We are The Equalizer, the leading women's soccer news and analysis outlet in the United States since 2009. This is our podcast, where top journalists and personalities from throughout the women's game gather for critical, thoughtful and fun discussion.

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NWSL Championship

Nov 12 2023 25 mins

Bekki Morgan and Taylor Vincent react to Gotham FC's 2-1 win over OL Reign to win their first NWSL title, led by MVP Midge Purce. They break down how Megan Rapinoe's injury changed the game, how Gotham was able to neutralize the Reign, and the chaotic ending to an exciting match. Follow: Bekki Morgan on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ Taylor Vincent on Twitter The Equalizer on

NWSL Championship Preview

Nov 07 2023 32 mins

Bekki Morgan and Jeff Kassouf react to the major breaking news of the week: ⁠Emma Hayes is expected to be the next head coach of the U.S. women's national team⁠. Then, they preview the OL Reign vs. Gotham FC NWSL Championship, with the subplot of Megan Rapinoe and Ali Krieger each trying to win their first NWSL title in the final game of their career. How was Gotham able to

NWSL Playoff Preview

Oct 19 2023 26 mins

Bekki Morgan and Jeff Kassouf react to the Decision Day drama led by Angel City FC's 5-1 win over Portland Thorns FC and San Diego Wave FC claiming their first NWSL Shield. How can Portland recover from the loss? They look ahead to this weekend's quarterfinals: OL Reign vs. Angel City FC and North Carolina Courage vs. Gotham FC. Follow: Bekki Morgan on ⁠Twitter⁠ Jeff K

Messiah Bright | Their Stories, Their Voices

Sep 14 2023 21 mins

Messiah Bright of the Orlando Pride joins Jenna Tonelli and André Carlisle (⁠Diaspora United Podcast⁠, ⁠Hey Spirits⁠) to discuss her outstanding rookie season, being teammates with Marta, adjusting to life in Orlando, the Pride's push for a playoff spot, and much more. Jenna Tonelli on Twitter André Carlisle on ⁠Twitter⁠ The Equalizer on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Faceboo

Spain wins the Women's World Cup

Aug 20 2023 29 mins

Bekki Morgan and Taylor Vincent react to Spain's 1-0 win over England in the 2023 Women's World Cup Final. Spain, led by Olga Carmona's goal, is the the fifth country to win a Women's World Cup. What were the keys to the win? What can England take away from the loss? They also examine the broken relationship between the players and the Spanish federation. Follow:

Ready for the quarterfinals

Aug 09 2023 16 mins

Bekki Morgan and Taylor Vincent take a look back on the Round of 16 and ahead to the quarterfinals in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. In a tournament of upsets, what can we expect from the next four matches? Follow: Bekki Morgan on Twitter Taylor Vincent on Twitter The Equalizer on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Music by Gvidon from Pixabay

U.S. exits the Women's World Cup

Aug 06 2023 33 mins

Bekki Morgan and Arianna Cascone react immediately after the U.S. women's national team's dramatic exit from the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Sweden moves on to the quarterfinals thanks to literally the slimmest of margins. What happened to the U.S. attack in the last three matches? What questions remain for the United States after this loss? And the U.S. may be out, bu

U.S. advances, barely

Aug 01 2023 32 mins

Bekki Morgan and Jeff Kassouf discuss the U.S. women's national team's 0-0 draw with Portugal to end the group stage. While the U.S. has advanced to the Round of 16, it was not without significant struggle. Jeff, who watched the game live in Auckland, says it's one of the worst performances he's seen from the U.S. in a meaningful game. Bekki says it's difficult

USWNT-Netherlands

Jul 26 2023 31 mins

Arianna Cascone and Theo Lloyd-Hughes react immediately following the U.S. women's national team's 1-1 draw with the Netherlands in one of the best games of the Women's World Cup so far. How was the U.S. able to turn things around after a rocky first half? Why didn't we see more subs for the U.S. in the second half? Follow: Arianna Cascone on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

Smith stars in Women's World Cup debut

Jul 21 2023 22 mins

Arianna Cascone and Theo Lloyd-Hughes share their immediate reaction to the U.S. women's national team's opening 3-0 win over Vietnam in their first game of the Women's World Cup, led by Sophia Smith's big performance in her Women's World Cup debut. Is Smith well on her way to being in contention for the Golden Ball? They also discuss the VAR reviews in the matc