NWSL Draft reactions | Sean Nahas on NC Courage and Ashley Sanchez | Seattle Reign rebrand | W FA Cup 5th RD Draw (Soccer 01/15)

Jenny Chiu, Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, and Christine Cupo kick off the show by weighing in on the 2024 NWSL Draft, what it means to the players, the spectacle it has become, options for those not drafted, and debate whether or not it should still exist being that's it's "so painfully American" as Christine puts it (1:11). Then, NC Courage coach Sean Nahas is welcomed in to discuss life after Emily Fox, being on the receiving end of the surprising Ashley Sanchez trade, and what he's learned from the past that he'll take into the new campaign (14:41). Next, the group discuss the rebranding of OL Reign reverting back to Seattle Reign, the identity it brings now named after the city once again, and the timing of the announcement leading to their new bomber jacket being on full display thanks to coach Laura Harvey (30:18). And finally, with the release of the W FA Cup 5th Round schedule, the ladies discuss what matches they have their eye on, how Chelsea move on post-Sam Kerr injury, and make some predictions as well (39:42). Attacking Third is a finalist for the "Diverse Voices Award" category in the Sports Podcast Awards. Click on the link to vote for us! https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/sports-diverse-voices-award/ 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