Show overview
NWSL This Week Podcast has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 90 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 90 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 57 min and 1h 4m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 17 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 53 episodes published. Published by Dan Lauletta, Bekki Morgan, and Michael Minnich.
From the publisher
A new weekly podcast covering the National Women's Soccer League hosted by Dan Lauletta, Bekki Morgan, and Michael Minnich. nwslthisweek.substack.com
Latest Episodes
View all 90 episodesEpisode 85: Chawinga, Chawinga, Chawinga
Episode 84: Thorns hit top of table; Legacy get memorable maiden win
Episode 83: Fishlock injury, Current struggles, Royals rise in NWSL return
Episode 82: Is a major schedule change in the works?
Episode 81: Commissioner for a Day
Ep. 80: Stoppage time goals, big wins for struggling teams, and MANAKA Matsukubo
This week, Dan and Michael discuss potential rebirths for Kansas City and Washington, stoppage time thrillers in Orlando and Houston, and the legend of Manaka Matsukubo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
Episode 79: Current are building in a hurricane
This week, the situation in Kansas City turns alarming, Gotham’s scoreless drought reaches 3 games, and the Spirit are still searching for a win. In Denver, a crowd of more than 63,000 obliterated the NWSL attendance record, and the Summit are looking good so far! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
Episode 78: Red cards galore and a shocker off Lake Michigan
This week, red cards are all the talk around NWSL including two at the Cascadia showdown. And the Stars pull a shocker to take down the Shield winners in their home opener. And did you say Angel City and the Dash are atop the table? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
Episode 77: The Legacy begins in front of 30k, Current win, Stars/Spirit struggle
This week the crew reviews Week 1 including a massive crowd in Boston, the return of Savy King (heart surgery) and Sophia Wilson (maternity), and the rough start of the season for the Spirit and Stars. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
Episode 76: The Final Countdown
This week Dan, Bekki, and Michael make final preparations for the 2026 NWSL season with previews of last year’s 8 playoff teams. Find out who thinks Kansas City won’t win the Shield, who thinks the Summit are a playoff team, and who thinks those playoffs won’t pass through Audi Field this season. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
Episode 75: Jen Cooper and all things NWSL stats
This week, NWSL historian Jen Cooper joins Dan and Michael to discuss her evolution from Dash broadcaster to the provider of stat nuggets for all NWSL broadcasts. Find out details about NWSL sisters plus lots of other random facts. And a major injury scare involving Trinity Rodman. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
Episode 74: 2026 NWSL Preview, Phase 1
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
Episode 73: Boom goes the trade market!
This week, a pair of trades jolt the NWSL with Claire Hutton heading to Bay FC and the Current shipping most of the money to Washington to acquire Croix Bethune. What does it all mean? And is Catarina Macario the next star headed for NWSL? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
Episode 72: Imagining a draft of current NWSL players
This week Dan, Bekki, and Michael discuss who among NWSL players they would select with the first pick at each position in a fictitious draft. Also what will make commissioner Jessica Berman’s next three years successful. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
Episode 71: Crystal Dunn retires, Gotham snags the Champions Cup bronze and Dan goes to NWSL Media Day
This week Crystal Dunn announced her retirement and Gotham came in third in the first-ever Champions Cup. Dan Lauletta also took a trip to NWSL Media Day and brought back some exclusive content from Avery Patterson, Casey Murphy, and Paige (Monaghan) Cronin. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
Episode 70: Trinity is signed, sealed, and delivered
This week, Dan and Michael discuss the end of the Trinity Rodman contract saga and analyze some of the soccer components (including Michael’s bold prediction!) Also the Courage have a coach, but one team still doesn’t, the Ally Sentnor conundrum, and Delfine Cascarino bids the NWSL adieu. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
Episode 69: We're back! And the 2026 NWSL schedule is out
This week, the 2026 NWSL schedule is out! Also the Players Association has filed a grievance meant to block the new HIP rule, Sam Coffey is off to England, Lindsey Heaps is coming home, and marquee players make tantalizing, intra-league moves. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
Episode for the HIP: NWSL votes on High Impact Player Rule
In this special episode, Dan, Bekki, and Michael discuss the new High Impact Player Rule and the impact of NWSL deciding which players can--and which players cannot--earn money above and beyond the salary cap. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
Special Episode: Marisa Ingemi
On this special episode, Dan is joined by Marisa Ingemi from the San Francisco Chronicle to discuss all things Bay FC after the club announced Emma Coates as head coach. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com
Episode 68: Inching closer to a Trinity Rodman resolution
This week, the parameters of a new rule that will allow Trinity Rodman to remain in NWSL are falling into place. Plus the transaction wire remains busy and three coaching openings remain around the league. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com