Project ACL deep dive | Mbizo on Zambia's potential suspension | WSL & NWSL big match previews | Power Rankings (Soccer 05/02)
Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Christine Cupo, and Darian Jenkins were in-studio today to deliver all the latest from around the world in women's football. First up, a discussion about the goods and bads of the US-Mexico joint bid for the 2027 World Cup being withdrawn (1:30). Next, an important deep dive into "Project ACL," how it's going to work, and how long it's going to take (4:33). Then, Mbizo Mzamane is welcomed in to breakdown the dire situation regarding FIFA, the Zambia Soccer Federation, their potential ban from this year's Olympics, and the ripple effect it would cause (8:41). Next, The ladies recap Liverpool's 4-3 defeat of Chelsea in the WSL, as well as, recap last night's NWSL slate (17:12). Then, Sandra Herrera is welcomed in to talk about her latest Power Rankings for the NWSL (24:36). And finally, the A3 crew preview all the big matches at the weekend including WSL's Man City vs Arsenal, and a full slate of NWSL action (31:36). Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @SandHerrera_, @LisaCarlin32, @Jordangeli , @JennyaChiu and @Darian_Jenks. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices