October 1, 2025
Ali Riley on Retirement, Memory Lane, Legacy + Bumper UWCL Preview & Predictions (Soccer 9/30)
Attacking Third: A CBS Sports Women's Soccer PodcastAbout this episode
Fresh off announcing her retirement, Ali Riley joins Attacking Third for the full show! The Angel City and New Zealand legend reflects on the decision to hang up her boots, what’s next, her bond with co-host Kelley O’Hara, and the legacy she leaves after a trailblazing career. Then, Ali sticks around as she, Kelley, and Darian Jenkins break down the new-look Women’s Champions League: league phase explained, heavyweight clashes like Arsenal vs. Lyon and Barcelona vs. Bayern, and which Americans could shine brightest on Europe’s biggest stage. Watch USWNT and NWSL 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 , @LisaCarlin32 , @SandHerrera_ , @Darian_Jenks , and @CCupo . 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