NWSL Expansion Draft reaction, Rodriguez & Montoya discusses their team's picks, Dydasco on hopes for her new team, Commissioner Berman previews new season (Soccer 12/15)

Jenny Chiu, Jordan Angeli, Lisa Carlin, and Saskia Webber react to the NWSL Expansion Draft involving Bay FC and the Utah Royals with the former picking first, taking Alyssa Malonson (1:06). Then, Amy Rodriguez is welcomed in to talk about the moves and picks made by the Royals, what they look for in players, as well as creating an identity (3:16). Next, Bay FC coach Albertin Montoya joins the show to weigh in on all the choices his team made, the excitement over the roster, and the expectations going forward (8:40). Then, Caprice Dydasco is welcomed in to talk about her free agent move to Bay FC prior to the draft as the team's first signing, her new teammates, and being a veteran in the league with ten years experience (15:42). Next, NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman joins in-studio to talk about the upcoming 2024 season, continued expansion, and how players can stay with the league post playing career (22:19). Next, Michele Vasconcelos & Mikayla Cluff join A3 to talk about their respective moves to Utah with Cluff being the team's first signing (28:58). And finally, the team take a look at free agency (35:33). 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." For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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