152. The Wild Start to the 2024 NWSL Season ft. Jessica Black

Urban Pitch Podcast - The Beautiful Game of Life

We're one month into the 2024 NWSL season, and to no one's surprise, there's been a ton of chaos so far. From raucous crowds to shocking moments, there's been plenty of action to take in through the league's first set of matches. We link up with friend of the pod Jessica Black to recap some of the biggest storylines from the 2024 season so far, while also looking ahead to what we can expect moving forward.

Timestamps

(02:31) The start of the NWSL season so far -- wild opening matches and new atmospheres
(09:41) Angel City FC's identity on the pitch
(16:55) Portland Thorns in trouble?
(19:22) Teams at the top of the table: Kansas City and Chicago
(25:54) Gotham FC's mid-table start
(29:30) NWSL new expansion locations?
(50:00) Angel City's offensive struggles
(56:00) Bold predictions for the 2024 season

Cast

Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores

Producer: Roy Cho

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