Diaspora United (Diaspora United)
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| 28 Sep 2022 | Playoff chaos & San Diego's response | 01:17:42 | |
Courtney & André are back on the mics for another episode! In this one we bring back two segments off top, lifting up those on the sick & shut-in list before moving on to celebrate a wide range of Black women in football ballin out on and even off the pitch (even some off land)! Then we move on to look at the NWSL table and chat about last weekend's results, when the double birds are warranted and when maybe they aren't, plus we ask why the NWSL is fumbling the bag by choosing now of all times to have staggered kickoffs. André asks Courtney if she thinks Gotham FC can get the result that blows the race for the shield wide open, and there is hope! We move on to discuss San Diego's response and statement to the report of abusive and racist fan behavior reported on Twitter. We dissect the statement and ask who gets to define racism and racist language. In Heated & Hyped Courtney is hyped for the recently announced Tigres vs. Bayern Munich match IN MONTERREY, and André is once again laughing at Gareth Taylor. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all. ============= Links: ============= Follow Us: ============= Music credit: | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 | Power to the Reggae Girlz, It’s Frickin Bats, and Is England OK? | 01:46:58 | |
There's a lot goin on and we had a lot to say so we cover as much ground as we can! Courtney & André start off by reviewing the NWSL quarterfinals, with OL Reign suffocating an energetic Angel City, then Gotham getting a smart win over a Kerolin-less (sad feelios) North Carolina Courage. We look ahead to the semifinals then chat about Vlatko's return to the league. Then we discuss the statement and action being taken by the Reggae Girlz to refuse callups in order to force change with the Jamaican Football Federation, and receive pay they've earned. We discuss the issues, and how you can help elevate all players struggling against their federations. Next, we get into England being weird about Arsenal's alabaster, eggshell frosty squad and coaches whining about the UWCL format because they failed to make it to the group stage. We wrap up by reviewing candidates for NWSL awards, including our picks for coach of the year, defender of the year, rookie of the year, and MVP! Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 08 Mar 2024 | That was not vamos vamos vamos [W Gold Cup SF Recap + Barbra Banda] | 01:06:01 | |
Courtney & André ask how much Concacaf is too much Concacaf? But before that, they review Brazil's impressive and saucy 3-0 win over Mexico. They discuss the red card, the goals, and where Mexico went wrong even before the sending off. Then they talk about the extremely dangerous and unfun conditions the USWNT & Canada were forced to play in. We discuss how the match went from dangerous, to outrageous, to chaotic, to iconic. Then, BARBRA BANDA IS COMING TO THE NWSL AND WE CANNOT WAIT FOR THE SEASON TO START WHICH IS GOOD CAUSE IT STARTS NEXT WEEK. Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 09 Jun 2021 | Ancestral Goalposts (w/ Sandra Herrera) | 01:14:57 | |
What's good my people!? Courtney and André are back with another fresh episode and this time they're joined by the one and only – and Southside Trap Pod's own – Sandra Herrera! Follow Southside Trap Podcast: Follow Us: | |||
| 18 Jul 2024 | Be the children of Rihanna born in the fires of chaos [USWNT Match Reviews] | 01:01:47 | |
Courtney & André are back to review the USWNT's two matches before flying off to Paris. Courtney saw concerning things in the match against Mexico, and André saw concerning things in the match against Costa Rica. We discuss the trends that have us #shooketh, and what can be done about them. It's not all bad though, S.O.S. scored the only goal across both games and hit us with another catharsis celly, and Tierna Davidson hit an incredible pass. But uh, yeah, other than that........um........hm. Ok! Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 15 Jun 2022 | Vlatko Andiacre | 01:36:38 | |
We're down immeasurably bad y'all. Courtney & André start the pod with some sad and y'all know why. We trudge on and read a review that made us smile before getting into a rundown of the summer of international tournaments upon us. We take a slight detour to discuss dark horses and favorites in the EUROS and CONCACAF W Championship. Then we focus on the USWNT roster drop and ask several questions such as, 'Were lessons learned?', 'Fam, what?', 'Huh?', and 'Vlatko wyd???' We dissect decisions made as well as decisions that weren't even attempted to be made and find it all very curious, and deeply worrisome. We also get into the weirdness of the decision that a healthy Christen Press would not have made it, and question why a player was promised a spot when everyone else is expected to compete. After we get into Heated & Hyped where Courtney is giddy about Serena Williams' return and André recounts losing his mind when Chelsea FCW announced Kadeisha Buchanan. Then we get into heated where Courtney is heated about all the things NWSL players have had to suffer, while André suggests you listen to the latest episode of Shea Butter FC for more thoughts on what really happened with Christen Press, Vlatko Andonovski and USSF. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all. ============= Links: ============= Follow Us: ============= Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats | |||
| 03 Apr 2024 | Alarmed at what SheBelieves | 01:41:59 | |
Courtney & André discuss the hateful and harmful posts shared by Korbin Albert, the legacy of the USWNT, Megan Rapinoe's response, and what was missing from her apology. Then we shift to talk about our expectations from each team at SheBelieves. We look at some interesting roster decisions across the four teams, and what to look for from each on the pitch. After, we do a quick roundup of European football, then drop some of our observations from the first three weeks of the 2024 NWSL season. Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 07 Jun 2023 | She got that MAMA DAWG | 01:11:38 | |
WE BACK! André is back in good health while Courtney is dodging the remnants of wildfires but we backity back to start our next hundred episodes! Since we haven't spoken to y'all since the CRYSTAL DUNN INTERVIEW we had to do a live recap. We dish on how it all came to be, and why the phrase 'never meet your heroes' doesn't apply in any way to Crystal Dunn. Then we dive into some NWSL news & notes. We start by discussing Sydney Leroux's dramatic return to the pitch that got even the most thuggish among us all teary eyed. Then we talk about Angel City as a whole, and what may be needed to get the squad where it needs to be. Then we rapid fire shoutout some Black ballers, including Michelle Alozie, Sophia Smith, Jaedyn Shaw, Yazmeen Ryan, Elyse Bennett and more! And cause it's been a while, we made Heated & Hyped a mini-segment, so listen to hear why Lindsey Horan might have some explaining to do and also why you should go see Across the Spider-Verse. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 22 Aug 2024 | It's Spicy Season Y'all [NWSL Restart Preview] | 01:25:22 | |
Courtney & André get you ready for the restart of the NWSL season. There are just ten matchdays to go and everyone on the table has a reason to scrap til the last minute of their season. We review the league table and fights for position to come, good and bad summer moves, trading rookies, which teams currently out of the playoff picture we think will battle their way to the postseason, and more. Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 17 Jul 2023 | DO IT FOR MARTA [World Cup Preview: Groups E-H] | 01:43:39 | |
WHAT'S GOOOOOOOD! It's almost World Cup time and we are SO ready! In order to help you get ready Courtney & André previewed every single group, every single team, and who we think is heading to the knockouts. In this episode: Group E: Netherlands, Portugal, U.S.A., Vietnam Group F: Brazil, France Jamaica, Panama Group G: Argentina, Italy, South Africa, Sweden Group H: Colombia, Germany, South Korea, Morocco Are Germany back back? Portugal might get funky. Can Vlatko get out of his own way? THE RENARDAISSANCE. Are Sweden pulling a USWNT at the Olympics? Brazil are too good to be a dark horse. Colombia stand up. And MORE! Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 03 Apr 2025 | NWSL Vibe Check: Nobody needs 'raise my rent' soccer | 01:39:13 | |
WE BACK! Well, kinda. Courtney is still swamped by broso so André brought in Skye from Shea Butter FC for an NWSL vibe check! Each team has only played three regular season games, but since we're already headed into an international break now is a good time to look at what we've seen from each team. We start from the bottom of the table and work our way to the top as we check-in on how each team in the league is doing, After, we get Skye's insights on what is going on in Angel City, and why this is such a crucial year for the club. André is shocked and appalled at the list of coaches Angel City fans have endured, and they both wonder very loudly why Christen Press is only getting stoppage time minutes. Please subscribe, rate and review. We appreciate y'all! ============= Follow SheaButter FC Bluesky - @sheabutterfc.com Instagram - sheabutterfc Merch - https://www.sheabutterfcmerch.com/ ============= Follow Us Bluesky - @diasporautdpod.bsky.social Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeatsCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeatsMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 20 Jan 2022 | Happy Birthday to...Us!! | 01:19:32 | |
Guess what? We are FIDDY years old! That's right, this is Courtney & André's fiftieth episode and, if you're listening the day it drops, it is exactly one year since our first episode. It's been so much fun and we can't thank y'all enough, but in this pod we tried! | |||
| 21 Aug 2023 | Multiple Conflicting Truths, World Cup Recap pt1 (w/ Tamerra Griffin) | 01:32:12 | |
We had a lot of ground to cover so we decided to bring in freelance women's soccer writer who covered the World Cup for The Athletic, Tamerra Griffin! Tamerra joined Courtney & André for a conversation about both sides of Spain's victory over England, and lifting their first every World Cup trophy. First they discuss the matchup on the pitch, the impact of Salma Paralluelo starting and Lauren James on the bench, what went wrong for England, and whether Sarin Wiegman panicked or had a little too much dip on her chip. Then we dive into the ick of Spain's win. We look at the federation and its key figures, who wasted no time in reminding us just how backwards and disgusting they truly are. We discuss the conflict of celebrating the players while knowing this will embolden an already brazen collection of men. We also look at the player perspective, those who played and those who sacrificed, and discuss why labor issues are never as binary as people would like. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all! ============= Links: Colin Millar's thread chronicling Luis Rubiales' postmatch grossness Follow Tamerra: Twitter - @tamerra_nikol Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 31 Aug 2022 | This Episode is King Tut Approved | 01:40:51 | |
Courtney & André are back on the mics to discuss King Tut's angelic voice, NWSL results, Kris Ward's interview and the players' statement, and USWNT talk ahead of their two friendlies against Nigeria. After reliving the mummy voice sound and laughing hysterically (we know, we got got, still better our way though) we discuss Mal Pugh goin off, A-L-O-Z-I-E, Gotham's ghost coal that became a corner and Kim Björkegren continuing to make bad decisions. We also predict a shield winner, the last team in the playoffs, golden boot recipient and MVP. Then we finish with an extended Heated & Hyped since the aftermath of Kris Ward's dismissal has us heated from multiple angles, and the USWNT coming to DC for the first time has André hyped. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all. ============= Links: Follow Us: ============= Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats | |||
| 07 Jul 2022 | Love and Solidarity to Barbra Banda | 01:33:46 | |
HELLO GOOD PEOPLE! Courtney & André are back with a fresh new episode. A lot of soccering's just kicked off so we get into some quick NWSL-related shoutouts before moving to the CONCACAF W Championship. We review each round 1 matchup of group play and get into how very different USWNT vs. Haiti could have looked, our concerns with defensive cohesion (and personnel), which leads us to reflect on the greatness of Crystal Dunn. We also ask how many Yike™ should Mexico feel after losing to Jamaica, and we discuss the key lesson we hope Bev Priestman learned in Canada's 6-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago. Then we move on to stand in solidarity with Barbra Banda, Caster Semenya and all other athletes being targeted by the faux concern that's led to the policing of bodies in women's sports. We discuss the violation of CAF forcing every player to undergo "gender verification", plus how this all connects to archaic and patriarchal belief in a gender binary, misogyny, racism and transphobia. We stand in complete solidarity with Barbra, Caster and every athlete targeted. Please also listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all. ============= Links: ============= Follow Us: ============= Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats | |||
| 21 Nov 2023 | SISTER EMMA IS HERE PRAISE GOD (w/ Shea Butter FC, pt1) | 01:22:35 | |
U.S. Soccer shed the unseriousness and hired Emma MF'n Hayes so it was the perfect time to crossover with Shea Butter FC! Skye & Sylvs join Courtney & André to discuss their immediate reactions to Hayes' hiring, her style of management, how she was made in America, her talent identification and development, and what we think all of it means for the USWNT long-term. We look at some of her successes, but also failures, and how she's moved on from them, and what it says about her style of management. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all! Then head over to Shea Butter FC to catch part 2, where we discuss the first Hayes-inspired roster drop, discuss who we like, who didn't make it, who we want to see called up next, and have another conversation about the USWNT's midfield. ============= Follow Shea Butter FC: Twitter - @SheaButterFC Instagram - sheabutterfc Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 22 Mar 2023 | Chip On the Shoulder Tour (w/ Messiah Bright) | 00:24:16 | |
We got a special one for y'all! Yung GAWD Messiah Bright stops by to chat with Courtney & André! We get into her experience at the draft, falling to the second round and subsequent chip formation, Orlando Pride's new shirt The Highway Woman Kit and its dope backstory, her creative outlets, favorite goal, working with a Black woman agent, and more! Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 03 Nov 2021 | And then there were six... (+ HOU, ORL, RL & KC season recaps) | 01:32:38 | |
Courtney & André return with an XXL episode! We start off by discussing the Portland Thorns' hiring of Karina LeBlanc as GM, the NWSL's lost-but-maybe-always-there-though-never-ever-enforced 'Rooney Rule', and the Kansas City Current (shoutout KC please don't hate us for laughing at one of your nicknames). | |||
| 10 May 2023 | NWSL Vibe Check | 01:18:28 | |
WE BACKITY BACK! The 2023 NWSL season is matchdays old so Courtney & André take a tour around the league to perform some necessary and vital vibe checks! First we visit Seattle, Washington and Portland for some good vibes before dropping to the 5-out-of-10 vibes level, then plummeting further to check on the teams with the bad vibes. Along the way we also give shoutouts to some teams whose vibes are on the come up, thanks to Lynn Williams, Alyssa Thompson and Adriana. Then, we scrap our normal Heated & Hyped segment because Christen Press recently gave an interview that has us both much too hyped to be heated! Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all. ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 27 Nov 2024 | They did it for Marta! (and f*ck TERFs) | 01:45:24 | |
Courtney & André react to THEE Orlando Pride's historic season that ended with them becoming the second ever club to win the Shield and Championship in the same season. We talk about seeing what they were building, doing it for Marta, the greatness of Barbra Banda, and Black coaches. Then we look at the rest of the NWSL awards and discuss Croix Bethune's absurd season and Temwa Chawinga wrecking the league in her debut year. We also look ahead to the USWNT's upcoming friendlies versus England and Netherlands. André is frustrated at the impending 'Horan at the 10' thing, while both of us hope Lily Yohannes gets substantial minutes as the box-to-box midfielder we've been missing. Then we finally do a Heated & Hyped segment, and it's an important one. Courtney addresses the gross gross and journalistically anti-factual and harmful Telegraph piece, while André sheds light on a piece by Shireen Ahmed calling out women's soccer over their silence on the suffering in Gaza. Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Show Notes The unbearable silence in women's football | by Shireen Ahmed Tested | by Rose Eveleth ============= Follow Us Bluesky - diasporautdpod.bsky.social Instagram - diasporautdpod The Artist Formerly Known as Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 30 Mar 2021 | WoSo So White (we have the receipts!) | 00:42:09 | |
Fresh new podness! | |||
| 01 Mar 2023 | Winners & Losers of the He Doesn't Know What She Believes Cup and International Break | 01:08:18 | |
Hey hey, we're back! That's right, after dropping some dope interviews on y'all the OG squad of Courtney & André return to discuss all things international break and looking ahead to the World Cup! We get into the SheBelieves Cup, where we believe in Mal Swanson, Lynn Williams, Naomi Girma and Japan (also maybe Brazil). We then take a trip around the world where we shoutout the World Cup playoff winners, Haiti, Panama and Portugal. We also look at the winners and losers of Lauren James' recent tear, Australia surprising us, and put Denmark on extremely early upset alert. Then we shift gears to discuss all the federations around the world who are failing their national teams. We stress the importance of reporters and headline writers getting the stories right, and support all players in their various fights against their federation. Since all that has us heated, we close with our hypes! Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us: ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats | |||
| 09 Nov 2021 | PLAYOFF CHAOS | 01:22:55 | |
Courtney & André chat about some recent news around the woso world before diving straight into the two NWSL playoff quarterfinals, where we got a snoozer and a BANGER! | |||
| 22 Jun 2021 | Shrosses, Ebony Salmon, and Juneteenth | 01:03:15 | |
What's good!? We're back with yet another fresh episode for your earholes! | |||
| 02 Feb 2022 | We're Having a Black Ass Time | 01:02:17 | |
WE BACK!! In this episode Courtney & André discuss the overt anti-Blackness of cold weather, give shouts to Uchenna Kanu, Mia Fishel, and Deanne Rose. We also talk about PSG's dominant attacking trio not getting enough respect, the pic that made us dream of a USWNT attack, and give props to the Philippines cause the diaspora is far-reaching y'all! Then, in the wake of her induction into the Hall of Fame, Courtney talks about the importance of Shannon Boxx and how she revolutionized the way the position is played in America. We both chat about the NWSL's first CBA and give props to the people that made it happen. In Heated & Hyped we're still mad about the cold but are so damn hype for Mana Shim on a preseason roster!!! Please share, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all. Links: Follow us: ============= Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats | |||
| 25 Aug 2021 | WICC, AD to KC, ACFC and CP23 | 01:14:47 | |
The news be newsin y'all! We dropped an episode last week, but so much has happened that it feels like it's been weeks since we hopped on the mics! So Courtney & André broke from their usual flow to dive into NWSL regular season results first, including Courtney's take on what happened to Gotham in their 3-2 loss to Reign and André's reaction to Ashley Sanchez's match-winning B A N G E R. We also take a moment to tell you why you should attend an NWSL game if you have a chance. | |||
| 08 Nov 2023 | The NWSL Championship is set, Emma Hayes comes home, and chicken wings | 01:29:01 | |
Courtney & André chat about a wild weekend in woso. First, they get into some super crunchy NWSL semifinals with Gotham beating Portland in Portland (bye Merritt!), then OL Reign out-sufferballing San Diego 1-0. We review each match then preview the NWSL Championship. Will Harvey continue to sufferball? Can Gotham's press generate enough chances against a composed defense? We get into it! Then we relive the major news of Emma Hayes leaving Chelsea after the season to reportedly become USWNT manager. Courtney still needs time to emotionally process while André is already all the way hype. Then Courtney talks about chicken wings. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 05 Mar 2024 | Fisticuffs, squabblin’, and living in Cat Wonderland [W Gold QF Review & SF Preview] | 01:28:22 | |
Courtney & André review the quarterfinal round of the greatest tournament that has ever existed – the W Gold Cup – and preview Wednesday's upcoming semifinals. We check on Canada's sudden shooting woes, Brazil doin' it without their regulars, Mexico still learning, and the battle that was the USWNT vs. Colombia (which didn't need to be). And of course, after 641 days, Catarina Macario is back. We talk about her journey, what it was like when she finally stepped on the pitch, her IG caption about her comeback, and why we're shedding real tears that she's finally back. Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 05 Dec 2024 | The serious and the unserious (w/ Tamerra Griffin) | 01:03:20 | |
Courtney & André are joined by freelance journalist Tamerra Griffin to review the most unique NWSL season yet. From a new tv deal to Orlando Pride winning everything to African ballers tearing up the league, plus it being the longest NWSL season ever, there's a lot to discuss! We get into some of these themes, what they may mean for the future of the league, and the specific ways in which the league still has to grow. After, we get into the USWNT's final two matches of 2024. We discuss Emma doing weirdness, what didn't work and why, and whether we think Emma learned anything or not. Also, is the USWNT aura back already? Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Tamerra Bluesky - @tamerra-griffin.bsky.social Follow Us Bluesky - @diasporautdpod.bsky.social Instagram - diasporautdpod The Artist Formerly Known as Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 12 Feb 2025 | Love and light to Bunny and Daniela (+ USWNT SBC chat) | 01:26:05 | |
CW/TW: Apologies for not noting this during the episode, but after USWNT chat we get into the racist and misogynistic abuse of Bunny Shaw, the dangers of the situation Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis were in, and Mapi Leon's inappropriate touching of Daniela Caracas. This section begins at 46:01. Courtney & André react to what Emma Hayes is calling her first real callup after having seen a number of players up close. We discuss the pleasant surprises/additions, but also dive into key questions for all four position groups. After, we discuss the racist and misogynistic abuse of Bunny Shaw, and why shouting 'There's no place for that!' isn't enough. Courtney also dissects the seriousness of the situation Sam Kerr was in. Then the two talk about the inherent transphobia in Mapi Leon's aggression towards Daniela Caracas, and who Leon's statement reminded us of (extremely derogatory). Please subscribe, rate and review. We appreciate y'all. ============= Show NotesAP story on the abuse of Bunny Shaw Video of Mapi Leon touching Danila Caracas Leon's statement, publish by Barcelona ============= Follow UsBluesky -@diasporautdpod.bsky.social Instagram - diasporautdpod=============Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeatsCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeatsMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 16 Mar 2021 | Magpies and Tie Dye (w/ Jasmyne Spencer) | 01:01:20 | |
Courtney and André comb through the NWSL Challenge Cup schedule and highlight the matches they're most looking forward to, including the Diaspora United Derby. | |||
| 27 Mar 2024 | USWNT SERIOUS FOOTBALLING BUSINESS (+ NWSL Vibe Check) | 02:06:40 | |
The USWNT squad for the upcoming SheBelieves tournament dropped and it is some serious footballing business. Courtney & André talk about the return of Cat and Mal, and what it means that 16-year-old Lily Yohannes accepted her first USWNT senior callup. Then we do an NWSL Vibe Check to discuss every team, what they've looked like so far, what they might be building, and/or what they're missing. We get into whatever the hell Houston is doing, give out incomplete grades for Orlando and Washington, and shoutout players who are already putting in top performances. Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 14 Sep 2022 | DU Derby, USWNT, and the actual start of the WSL | 01:13:38 | |
Courtney & André are back on the mics! We get into some analysis on our local clubs, NJ/NY Gotham FC and Washington Spirit cause THE DIASPORA UNITED DERBY IS THIS WEEKEND! Then we get into U.S. Soccer's revelation that Sally Yates' investigation is nearing completion, upcoming USWNT friendlies, and the FA WSL finally kicking off no but for real this time. In Heated & Hyped we're big mad at the varied transfer deadline dates in woso, Gotham players supporting the NY Jets, Men in Blazers predictably forgetting about the NWSL, and hype about approved time off and a Black Little Mermaid. Come vibe, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all. ============= Links: Follow Us: ============= | |||
| 15 Mar 2024 | 2024 NWSL Season Previews [WSH, LOU, HOU, KC, CHI, BAY, UTAH] | 01:01:52 | |
The NWSL season is gonna be in your heads soon so Courtney & André previewed each and every team. Across two episodes we'll give you each team's key losses and additions, vibes, and what we expect from them throughout the year. In this episode we cover Washington Spirit, Rahsing Louisville, Houston Dash, Kansas City Current, Chicago Red Stars, Bay FC, and Utah Royals. Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 07 Dec 2021 | Euro Update and Domestic Foolishness | 01:19:36 | |
Courtney & André are back with another episode! The end of a USWNT cycle plus the NWSL madness then playoffs made our last few pods very American woso-centric, so we take a moment to back off all that and chat Europe. | |||
| 08 Jul 2021 | Mexico, Matcha, and a Masterpiece | 00:58:18 | |
What's good y'all? It's Courtney & André back with another episode! | |||
| 21 Jan 2025 | WE BACK, and so is the USWNT (kinda) | 01:47:28 | |
Courtney & André are BACK! Shit is real bad out there but after acknowledging that, we aim to provide a tiny bit of relief by diving into a FIFTY player USWNT camp. Emma Hayes is changing things up and named senior and futures rosters for a January camp, so we review the players, the purpose of the camp, and how we expect it to play a role moving forward. Then we get into a plethora of NWSL offseason news. We have signings galore, coaches going places, and Houston maybe startin to be serious? André is hype about Jadyn Shaw to North Carolina, while Courtney has concerns about Jonas Eidevall needing to develop young talent at San Diego – a thing he hasn't exactly shown he knows how to do. Please subscribe, rate and review. We appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us Bluesky - @diasporautdpod.bsky.social Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 27 Jul 2021 | Go Girl Give Us Nothing!! | 00:34:40 | |
Courtney & André try to process waking up at 4am for *that* USWNT performance. | |||
| 13 Jun 2024 | Shithousing, the Summer of Soccer, and CP23 IS BACK (in training) | 01:31:56 | |
Courtney & André review key moments over the NWSL weekend, including Soph Smith entering NWSL shithousing lore, Liz Ball hitting an DIME, Syd Leroux's ancestral assist, and Christen Press joining team training after 730 days. Then we shift our focus to international football to talk about Argentina women's players leaving camp and reporting poor treatment. Then we get into the Summer Of Soccer and review all the matches + tournaments kicking off in addition to the Olympics. We also talk about a couple transfer rumors, plus an accidental Heated when we said we weren't gonna do Heated & Hyped – oops! Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 28 Jun 2021 | You (Midge, Lynn, Casey) Don't Deserve This | 01:08:14 | |
We're back with some fresh new podness for your earholes! That sounded weird and I'm not sure I like it but anyway, Courtney & André return for another episode! They run through results from the NWSL's Super Saturday and hit one some key topics of discussion in each match. Then, what you all have been waiting for... | |||
| 09 Jun 2022 | We're Down Bad | 01:35:29 | |
WE BACK! Sorry we left you, but uh, life be lifin. Courtney & André discuss how life life'd em both since the last time they hopped on the mics. Then they get into shoutouts and spread some ancestral healing vibes to ballers we want to see back on the pitch ASAPtually. After that they turn to the NWSL and drop three interesting points/trends/observations/whatever about the regular season so far. Courtney has a Trinity Rodman #HOTTAKE and André has warmed up to the proliferation of back 3 formations in the NWSL. Then they discuss the USWNT's 59-player provisional roster that dropped ahead of the international break. We take a look at the changes that may have allowed for a different process, discuss just what the hell the team is gonna do about a 6, and slip into dreamland when André asks Courtney if a 3-4-2-1 would work. To wrap up we have more words for this stupid, violent, white supremacist country in the wake of yet more mass shootings and politicians' stupidity in the aftermath. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all. ============= Links: ============= Follow Us: ============= Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats | |||
| 15 Oct 2024 | The Good and Bad of the NWSL (+ give Jonas a lifetime contract) | 01:03:23 | |
WE BACK! It's been a minute but Courtney & André are back in your earholes (ew). We start by reacting to the outrageously silly Bos Nation FC, before getting into Angel City FC's sanctions, and their response. We also discuss the lawsuit against the San Diego Wave, and the important reporting done by Lesley Ryder and Diana Moskovitz. We discuss power dynamics, anti-SLAPP law, and Jill Ellis. Then we finally get to action on the pitch, including NWSL Shield Winners Orlando Thee Pride (Courtney is also big mad at Orlando for losing their invincibles run to Portland) and Temwa Chawinga's record breaking season. Finally, we move onto a little bit of action in Europe, including telling Gunners fans all the reasons why they should trust the process. Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Show Notes San Diego Wave, NWSL Sued For Team’s “Abusive And Hostile Work Environment” - Diana Moskovitz and Lesley Ryder (Defector) ============= Follow Us Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 09 Jun 2023 | COLLECTIVE SCREAMS FROM THE AFTERLIFE (w/ Sylvs from Shea Butter FC) | 00:30:05 | |
Courtney, Sylvs, and André are all Chelsea FCW fans and all three woke up to the BEST NEWS OF ALL TIME! CATARINA MACARIO SIGNED FOR CHELSEA FOR REAL FOR REAL SHE HAD THE SHIRT ON AND EVERYTHING AND SAID "UP THE CHELS" AND NAMEDROPPED SAM KERR, GURO REITEN AND LAUREN JAMES AND IS REALLY TRULY ACTUALLY FOR REAL A BLUE!!! #CFCW💙💙 Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Sylvs & Shea Butter FC: Twitter - @SouthernSylvs Linktree - Shea Butter FC Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 11 Jan 2024 | NWSL Draft Spotlights, Euro Bag Getters, Free Agency, and Fake Gluten-Free Oreos | 01:12:27 | |
Courtney & André start off with some NWSL Draft chatter and spotlight a few melanated ballers to keep an eye on (including a potential Rose Lavelle 2.0 👀👀). Then they end up discussing the merits of the draft, and what it could look like if/when the draft is finally abolished. Then they get into a deluge of NWSL news that can't stop won't stop. Gotham signed everybody, Spirit made Barca Twitter big mad, Deyna Castellanos might finally be free, and a lot more. We finish with the return of Heated & Hyped, where we shed real tears about Sam Kerr's ACL, and fake gluten-free Oreos. Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all. ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 18 Aug 2021 | Listen to us, NWSL (w/ Douglas Reyes-Ceron) | 01:12:58 | |
We had to get into it y'all. The NWSL refuses to get it, so we decided to help in our own special way. | |||
| 20 Aug 2024 | "Sports are binary, human bodies are not." (w/ Rose Eveleth) | 00:56:04 | |
Courtney & André chat with the host of Tested, Rose Eveleth. Tested is a six-episode podcast series that digs into the history, and unfortunate present, of sex testing in women's sports. It also chronicles athletes subjected to these tests and how it impacts their lives and careers. Rose discusses the depth of journalism that went into the near-decade long project, and her journey pitching the series. We delve into current examples of harmful policing of women's bodies, including the gross social media firestorm that wrongly surrounded Algerian boxer Imane Khelif during the Olympics. We also chat with Rose about advantages and disadvantages, people and organizations using bad science, colonialism and racism, and how it all intertwines to target Black women in sports, particularly Black women from the Global South. Naturally, there's also women's soccer chat—because obvs—in which we all stan Naomi Girma. Please listen to Tested, then come back here to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review with a dad joke. We appreciate y'all! ============= Show Notes Visit tested-podcast.com Want to hear more from Rose? Listen to her previous podcast project, Flash Forward. ============= Follow Us Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 23 Nov 2022 | Trip Around Europe + Mark Parsons (back) to the Spirits | 01:22:14 | |
Courtney & André return to your ear holes with another episode! We've been NWSL and USWNT-heavy in recent weeks so in this episode we start with a trot around Europe. We catch you up on each top European league, identify players who are ballin outta control, and pick out some upcoming games to watch. Then we look ahead to this week's UWCL matchups, including how each group stands, plus the real possibility that Lyon and/or PSG could miss the knockout rounds. After that we head back Stateside to chat about the Washington Spirit hiring Mark Parsons, and discuss our concerns about the hiring process. Then, in Heated & Hyped, André hates what they've done to the men's World Cup and the whataboutism surrounding critiques of the tournament and Courtney provides an important lesson on "unbias coverage." But they end on a high note, as André is hyped about the College Cup and Courtney is living in a winter wonderland where Mariah Carey is queen. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all. ============= Support: ============= Links: ============= Follow Us: ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats | |||
| 03 Jul 2024 | Watch the Throne, track 3 [pt. 2, SBFC Crossover] | 01:56:14 | |
Courtney & André are joined by Sylvs (a.k.a. Shea) of Shea Butter FC for a mini crossover to preview the Olympics!
Part 1 on She Butter FC's feed is our breakdown of the USWNT's roster, so we start off by analyzing Brazil, Canada, Japan and Australia's squads.
Then we preview each group by asking which is actually the dreaded Group of Death, discuss matchups in each group we're most hyped for, predict the top scorer in each group, and decide who we think will make it to the knockout round. New Zealand, we are sorry in advance. Anyway, come vibe with us!
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| 28 Feb 2024 | My mood is deteriorating [USWNT v. Mexico Recap] | 01:07:37 | |
The vibes were improving, until they weren't. Courtney & André review the USWNT's 2-0 loss to Mexico by hoping certain USSF folk have learned to respect Liga MX Femenil. Then we focus on the USWNT and what went wrong (hint: everything). From the starting XI to the halftime subs to the woeful tactical instructions and a lack of leadership in a tough game – we discuss the loss from every angle. We also discuss the importance of the tournament and the dope games and performances that have happened outside of the USWNT, Colombia and Brazil. Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 31 Jan 2024 | UWCL u So Crazy Girl & Oshoala to the NWSL!? | 01:21:03 | |
Courtney & André talk about how you're never not just a baby, the absolute bonkersness of Group C, Lily Yohannes ballin, Big Fish scorin, and ask what happened to the Frauen Bundesliga. Then we recap some major moves in the NWSL. Deyna Castellanos was finally announced by Bay FC and we're HYPE! We also break down Messiah Bright's move to Angel City, including why she might have wanted it and why we think it's a great fit. Also apparently OSHOALA COMIN and we are so ready for it. In Heated & Hyped, Courtney talks about the frequent discourse around ACL tears in women's football and André has some words for Marc Skinner. Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all. ============= Lily Yohannes: the 16-year-old breaking Champions League records - Mariam Kourabi The Only DAZN Link That Worked for André ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 04 Feb 2021 | Livin the Pinto Life | 00:37:43 | |
Courtney and André celebrate the Blackness of the NWSL Draft, challenge collegiate programs and NWSL front offices to be less white, look ahead to the upcoming SheBelieves Cup, and shoutout Asisat Oshoala, Bunny Shaw, THE ETERNAL FORMIGA and Syd Leroux! Subscribe, rate and review! | |||
| 21 Nov 2024 | Courtney says 'Do it for Marta', André says 'Ok but hear me out' | 01:24:45 | |
Courtney & André relive the NWSL semifinals which provided two absolute bangers, then preview the championship match between Orlando Pride & Washington Spirit. We start by discussing Pride v. Current III, and where the Current might have gone wrong (again) against they season-long foes. Then, Courtney is still big mad at Gotham's substitutions and penalties, while André credits Rowdy Audi for pulling the Spirit through. After, we get into previewing the championship game. André is shook, and Courtney wants the dub, shield, and chip for Marta. But also Barbra Banda. And Ally Watt. Adriana as well. Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us Bluesky - diasporautdpod.bsky.social Instagram - diasporautdpod The Artist Formerly Known as Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 23 Mar 2022 | UWCL + #CueTheChaos | 01:44:14 | |
What's good!? Courtney & André are back with a fresh episode and fresh games to react to! We stop in Europe to discuss the latest UWCL matches, PSG vs. Bayern and El Clásico. We talk about the Katoto Hive remaining well-fed, PSG's fullbacks dicing people up like wingers, Real Madrid's tactics, that soft pen (plus some VAR talk, we apologize), and why seeing Barcelona struggle made André hope for a Club World Cup even more. Then we move onto the Challenge Cup! The preseason not-preseason preseason tournament that happens pre- the season is BACK! We talk in-depth about all of the games. From whose approaches worked, whose didn't, Christen Press back in the NWSL like she never left, Mal Pugh Pugh Pugh, Gotham making Courtney big sad, Kansas City lookin dangerous, 3 at the back formations, and more! Y'all, we went deep – tap in! We appreciate yall! Links: Follow us: ============= Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeatsCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeatsMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 17 Jan 2021 | Trailer - Welcome to Diaspora United! | 00:05:34 | |
Welcome to a brand new soccer podcast! Join your hosts Courtney and André as they center Black women footballers and discuss the latest news from the world of football. (tl;dr - If you're a Crystal Dunn Stan, you're in the right place.) | |||
| 09 Sep 2021 | "The NWSL got dragged internationally." | 01:24:41 | |
Anti-Black technical difficulties couldn't stop us! We sat down for the second time this week and STILL had plenty to say, plus we added some new topics cause the news, football, drama, and as Ben Olsen would call it, "noise", never stops! | |||
| 21 Aug 2023 | Xtina vs. Britney, World Cup Recap pt2 (w/ Tamerra Griffin) | 01:04:28 | |
We had a lot of ground to cover so we welcomed freelance women's soccer writer who covered the World Cup for The Athletic, Tamerra Griffin! Now that the world Cup is over, Tamerra joined Courtney & André as they attempted to immediately reflect on the tournament overall. It was the biggest one yet, with 32 teams, so we discuss what that means and how it played out. We also chat about finally having proof that any gaps have nothing to do with talent, but everything to do with resources and preparation. Then André stresses Courtney and Tamerra out by asking them for their favorite game, goal, player and ballers who deserve several bags. Join us as we review and relive the good shit from this World Cup! (Plus we talk about having spiritual experiences on ferries and around the water, plus Tamerra explains her 'Bonmati : Putellas :: Xtina : Britney' take!) Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Tamerra: Twitter - @tamerra_nikol Sign Up: Our Newsletter - WAKE UP Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 03 Jun 2021 | A Worldie in Wolfsburg (w/ Jorian Baucom) | 01:25:13 | |
What's good y'all and Happy Pride! | |||
| 30 Jul 2021 | OLYNNPIAN (Thank you, Sarina Wiegman) | 00:36:05 | |
And that's that on the quarterfinal round of the Olympics, with Canada, Sweden, Australia and the United States moving on to the semis! | |||
| 01 Feb 2023 | FUTURE NWSL TEAM OWNER (w/ Darian Jenkins) | 00:40:03 | |
Y'all really thought we were gonna let Black History Month start without an episode for y'all? TUH! Courtney & André were joined by a very special guest, Darian Jenkins! Darian chats with us about retiring at 28, drops some MAJOR BREAKING NEWS, lets us in on her long-term plans post-soccer, what she'll miss, and what she's excited about in this new phase of her life. She also shares what it was like growing up in Utah as a young Black child, why time with her Black teammates was so important, giant spiders in Australia, and a LOT more! Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Darian: Follow Us: ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats | |||
| 01 May 2024 | Uncle Drogba warned us about this (plus NWSL updates) | 01:13:37 | |
Courtney & André review the shambolic shenanigans at Stamford Bridge. Courtney was in London to see the heist in person, and gives her eyewitness account. We talk about how frustrating it was that a ref ruined the most intriguing 150 minutes of football all season. Then we update the NWSL weekend that was, including Barbra Banda reintroducing herself, Jaedyn Shaw doing a madness, and Reilyn Turner being the truth. Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 21 Jul 2021 | And I Oop... | 00:33:00 | |
WHEW! The USWNT made us get up before God and morality for THAT?! Courtney & André had to hop on the mics to react to the USWNT's 44-match unbeaten streak ending in emphatic fashion as they were mollywhopped by Sweden, 3-0. | |||
| 20 Jul 2021 | Are we...rooting for Canada? | 01:05:55 | |
Let's get it! Courtney & André are back with a fresh episode, and get this y'all, this is episode TWENTY-FIVE! First off we wanted to thank y'all for listening, sharing, following the pod account and showing us love, it truly means a lot to us! | |||
| 08 Apr 2024 | Mal Back, Comeback, Cat Back, & SheDoesntBelieve in Consequences | 01:08:00 | |
Courtney & André break down the USWNT's 2-1 comeback win over Japan. We discuss the opening goal, what led to it, and the funny reaction in the stadium. Then we talk about how important the USWNT rediscovering their high press was to neutralizing a very dangerous opponent. We also spotlight Mallory Swanson, Sam Coffey and Jaedyn Shaw. Plus we review the triple sub that put Korbin Albert on the pitch somewhat unexpectedly, which was at the very least bad optics, and how it also stole a moment that Catarina Macário deserved. Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 17 Jan 2023 | Stanford Best XI vs. USWNT (w/ Madison Haley) | 00:46:06 | |
Hello good people, we back and with a special guest! Courtney and André bring back their interviews in a big way by sitting down with Stanford legend and soon-to-be A-League Golden Boot winner, Madison Haley! We talk to Haley about everything from her entryway into soccer, the absurdly LOADED Stanford squads she was on, her thoughts on the draft process and decision to go to Sydney FC, blue things on the beach that you don't want to step on, plus her Stanford teammates 5-a-side and Best XI that'd give the USWNT problems (plural)! Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Madison: Follow Us: ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats | |||
| 22 Mar 2023 | NWSL SEASON PREVIEW, pt1 [Angel City, Chicago, Gotham, Houston] | 00:56:14 | |
🚨NWSL SEASON PREVIEW🚨 Courtney & André are reviewing each NWSL team ahead of 2023 season by looking at key additions, key departures, surprise players, team MVPs, plus a prediction from each of us for every squad. In this episode we discuss Angel City FC, Chicago Red Stars, NJ/NY Gotham FC and Houston Dash! Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 02 Nov 2022 | Championship Vibes Were Vibin' + USWNT Roster Drop | 01:11:25 | |
Courtney & André are back with another episode! In this one we bring back ancestral healing vibes to everyone on our sick & shut-in list, then we run through a rack of shoutouts. Then we get into the 2022 NWSL Championship in Washington, DC. We talk about all the things that made the occasion feel like a championship should, on the ground and on tv. We also get into some analysis about the game, and André has good news for both Portland and Kansas City. Also, Courtney is big mad at delivery times in DC. After that we get into the USWNT roster drop for upcoming friendlies against Germany, including wondering why we have 900 left backs and only one right back. We also detail what we want to see from the squad in these friendlies (hint: not the same ol' same ol'). After that we get into Heated & Hyped where we both are mad as hell at Elon Musk's dumbass, but are hyped for naptime and doin' hoodrat stuff with our friends. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all. ============= Links: ============= Follow Us: ============= Music credit: | |||
| 30 Jul 2021 | RERELEASE: Go Girl Give Us Nothing!! | 00:34:40 | |
Courtney & André try to process waking up at 4am for *that* USWNT performance. | |||
| 02 Jun 2024 | Sister Emma’s first dub [USWNT 4-0 South Korea reaction] | 01:11:06 | |
Moments after Sister Emma picked up her first dub in her first official game, Courtney & André hopped on the mics. We talk about the starting XI, Mallory Swanson being great, base formations versus in- and out-of-possession formations, why the two styles of goals were notable, plus our wants for the second matchup with South Korea. Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 15 Feb 2024 | Come along on this journey (W Gold Cup, USL SL, UWCL & Beyoncé) | 01:39:58 | |
Courtney & André had a LOT to discuss! The W Gold Cup is kicking off soon so we talk about the newness of tournament and how it's constructed, and discuss the USWNT, Colombia and Mexico. Then We talk about the new Division 1 women's football league kicking off in August, USL Super League. We talk about what we expect from the league, some of its challenges, and whether it's good for the landscape of women's professional club soccer. After that we dive into Europe, including FA Cup shenanigans, Chelsea's rumored interest in Sonia Bompastor, and the UWCL Draw. Then we get heated about Jun Endo's ACL and hyped about Beyoncé (but for very different reasons). Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 22 Jun 2023 | Great gowns, beautiful gowns [USWNT Squad Review w/ Shea Butter FC] | 01:30:47 | |
The World Cup is coming and Vlatko Andonovski recently dropped his 23 player USWNT squad, and we had to talk about it! But we couldn't do it alone, so we crossed over with Skye and Sylvs from Shea Butter FC! We review the squad line by line, from goalkeeper to the attacking line. Is Alyssa Naeher in good form? Can she get there? How did Andonovski manage the loss of Becky Sauerbrunn? Is Julie Ertz supposed to save two lines or...? Is Emily Sonnett actually versatile? DeMelo in, that's dope but what does it mean that she's uncapped? Too much roster redundancy in midfield? Where the 8s at tho? How does Lindsey Horan's mobility impacts Andonovski's midfield setup? Should Sophia Smith be the #9? Where the shooters at? Plus we run through our predictions for the group stages and why the USWNT absolutely must finish first in the group. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Sylvs & Shea Butter FC: Twitter - @SouthernSylvs Linktree - Shea Butter FC Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 22 Sep 2021 | A Diaspora United Special Investigation: Is Catarina Macario good at soccer? | 01:19:52 | |
The international break is over but it left plenty for Courtney & André to #discuss. | |||
| 12 Apr 2023 | Vlatko with the bad ideas | 01:09:28 | |
Courtney & André are BACK to discuss a wildly eventful international break! First we get into the most interesting results from the international break, including Australia ending England's 30 match unbeaten run and Brazil taking down Germany in Germany. We also talk about Haiti, France (#TheRenardaissance), and Nigeria. We also get big mad about not being able to watch a lot of these games. Then we talk all things USWNT. From Mal Swanson's injury to the state of the team heading into the World Cup. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 29 Aug 2024 | A weighted blanket of chaos [CBA + NWSL is BACK] | 01:21:55 | |
Courtney & André love when labor wins so after discussing public transportation and Courtney's questionable Citi Bike habits, we talk about the NWSLPA unveiling a brand new CBA. We review the main topics, give a shoutout to all involved, and discuss why and how we think it will make the league better. After that we dive into the return of the NWSL. We shoutout some clubs who seem primed to do some ballin the rest of the way (Seattle Reign, Utah Royals, maybe Rahsing Louisville), and whomst might struggle (San Diego Wavé, Bay FC). We talk about Jill Ellis, Landon Donovan, Ella Stevens, Yazmeen Ryan, the Washington Spirit, and a bunch of other stuff so tap in immedjiately. Also please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 19 Feb 2021 | We Hate Snow (w/ Tegan McGrady) | 00:45:58 | |
We kick off this episode with a quick chat about what, and who, we're looking forward to seeing during SheBelieves Cup, then Tegan McGrady of the Washington Spirit joins the pod! | |||
| 08 Aug 2024 | VAMOS VAMOS VAMOS YEAH [Olympic QF + SF Review] | 01:36:09 | |
Courtney & André react to a wild quarterfinal round in the Olympic, and a semifinal round full of suffering and surprises. André is big mad at Japan's approach while Courtney flames France as Croissant Norway, then we cackle about Spain getting back-to-back doses of CONMEBOL. We discuss "real football", boiled noggins, clutch goals, Naomi Girma's greatness, Trinity Rodman's ascent, and whether suffering is truly necessary. We also preview the gold medal match and why, no matter the outcome, we will be both big happy and big sad at the final whistle. Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 15 Oct 2021 | BWPC, Malard’s BIKE, and NWSL Madness | 01:20:20 | |
Courtney & André return with another fresh episode! | |||
| 23 Dec 2021 | Drafts, Crypto, A Sequel Nobody Asked For, and NWSL Holiday Gifts | 01:00:30 | |
Aaaaand we're BACK! Courtney & André found a bit of time in between an unexpectedly busy holiday season to go through the bevy of news that's dropped since we last recorded. | |||
| 18 Nov 2021 | THE KENTUCKY DERBY (haha get it also everyone go stan Courtney rn) | 01:24:55 | |
André grabs the mic to start the show in the only way the show needed to be started. After Courtney recovers, they talk about the NWSL semifinals, say some final works about OL Reign and Portland Thorns, and chat about (and make fun of) the NWSL's Best XIs. In Heated & Hyped, André unfurls a scroll of things that got him heated, and Courtney wants to fight George Hudson. | |||
| 02 Mar 2022 | Preaching the Good Word of CRYSTAL DUNN | 01:12:57 | |
Courtney & André return with another episode, and after calming down from yelling about Cat Macario and The Babies, we're back to our regularly scheduled format! We start off with ice cream talk before getting into our thoughts on the U.S. Soccer Federation and USWNT Players agreeing to a settlement, contingent on the ratification of a new CBA. We also discuss those who shall not be named and their problems with "culture". In short: Sad soccer girl GO HOME. Then André tries to reason with Portland-based fans who dragged him on the internet before we move on to our Black History Month Shoutout! Our focus on this BHM Shoutout is the one, the only, the legend, the icon, the magnificent, the even-better-than-you-think, CRYSTAL! DUNN! Courtney dives into a career overview thus far and highlights some of Dunn's most absurd accomplishments. We also wonder how Crystal Dunn's national career would have been different if USSF had crowned her in the same way they've done for some of her (lesser accomplished) teammates. To continue to celebrate the best player the United States has ever had, men's or women's, we ask Y'ALL to send us videos or GIFs of your favorite Crystal Dunn moments! We wanna show her all the love because she deserves it and more! For Heated & Hyped we talk more Dunn, WNBA wackness, the nonexistent NWSL schedule, and EUPHORIA. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate yall! Links: Follow us: ============= Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeatsCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeatsMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 14 Oct 2022 | Everything is AUWFUL (plus Vlatko continuing to struggle + the NWSL Playoffs) | 01:20:31 | |
We appreciate your grace and patience. The past few weeks have been a lot and we have needed the time to process and heal. Thank you. In this episode Courtney & André talk about the Yates report. We discuss the issues that created this environment, and the difference between burning it all down and building a new foundation. We also discuss the overlooked racism portion of toxic environments and not listening to Black women. Then we take a break before discussing the Vlatko's no good very bad European trip and explain why the USWNT struggled against England and Spain. After that we look ahead to the NWSL playoffs, give our predictions, and also discuss who has more dawg between San Diego and Chicago. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all. ============= Links: ============= Follow Us: ============= Music credit: | |||
| 24 Aug 2022 | She's one of one. She's number one. She's the only Dunn. | 01:26:19 | |
Another USWNT roster dropped so you know what that means, so did plenty the racismo. We tired y'all. But before Courtney & André deal with that they chat about recent highlights of the international tournaments that wrapped up, why we so desperately need a Club World Cup and how it might work, discuss NWSL transfers and wonder what's going on in NCC, plus they touch on the weirdness and deep concern about the nature of Kris Ward's dismissal from the Washington Spirit. Then they dig into the USWNT roster, who's missing and why, plus Vlatko Andonovski's ill-advised quotes regarding Mia Fishel and Liga MX Femenil. We also discuss how, despite what he says, not everyone has the same pathway of good performances securing them an invite. We discuss what that signals to players from a fairness standpoint, but also how it prevents the USWNT from finding its true strongest XI. After that, we had to do it. The Crystal Dunn slander shall not be tolerated. From former players to Twitter trolls, we deal with them all in the name of the Marcel's Mama and the Mother of this pod, Crystal Alyssia Dunn. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all. ============= Follow Us: ============= Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats | |||
| 05 Apr 2023 | NWSL is Back & Chelsea Almost Murdered Courtney | 01:30:17 | |
WE BACKITY BACK! Courtney & André return and there's a LOT to discuss! First, André welcomes Courtney back from England where she indulged in the HASHTAG GO TO GAMES CAMPAIGN and was rewarded with a moment of a lifetime as she was live to see Chelsea defeat Lyon at Stamford Bridge. Then they move onto the NWSL where it's time once again to shout about Sophia Smith, but also yung gawds Alyssa Thompson and Messiah Bright. Then we react to reports of problematic behaviors coming from Kansas City, where Mykiaa Minniss' treatment at the club was recently revealed, plus Lynn Williams' recent detailing of her trade away from Kansas City. After that, we bring back Heated & Hyped! Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all! ============= Links: Messiah Bright's first pro goal [Attacking Third] Lynn Williams discusses her trade [Snacks podcast] Nicole Minniss releases statement about her daughter's treatment at Kansas City [Twitter] ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 13 Nov 2024 | NWSL Playoffs + Folks, We Got Her | 01:50:44 | |
Courtney & André are back! It's a bad and weird time, but we got each other, and always will. So after reinforcing that message, we dive into the NWSL playoffs and how dope they've been already. We recap a tense, extra spicy quarterfinal round, and why and how every team bar Orlando had to scrap to get by. Then we preview the semifinals, where we are so blessed with two exceptional matchups that will lead to a banger of a final. After, we discuss what it means that Lily Yohannes has officially chosen to represent the USWNT at the international level. We talk about her talent and fit within the team, and then give details on why a 17-year-old Black girl from Springfield, VA might have chosen home and family over the Netherlands. In our last segment we get into bigger picture chat about the NWSL playoff structure overall. With a clear top-4 this season, and those four teams advancing, there's been some chatter about whether the expanded playoff was a good idea. We get into why that chatter is shortsighted, and that what we've witnessed all season couldn't have been a better script or blueprint for how to compete in this league. Then we shoutout NWSL year-end-award nominees, and talk about sleeping and being scared on planes. Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 23 Jan 2021 | Was It All A Dream? | 00:44:39 | |
🚨 EMERGENCY POD 🚨 Catarina Macario got her first USWNT goal! Alana Cook and Western Sydney's own Lynn Williams balled out! CRYSTAL DUNN GOT AN ASSIST AND MIDGE PURCE SCORED A GOAL PLAYING AS FORWARDS FOR THE USWNT! | |||
| 01 Dec 2021 | Formiga, Our NWSL Footy Awards, and Vlatko's 541 | 01:43:54 | |
Courtney & André had a LOT to talk about so get comfy and ride with us. NWSL trade chaos has already started so we run through recent trades, including one that dropped mid-recording. We then talk Ballon d'Or, PRO's refusal to properly recognize, categorize or train NWSL referees (and what they're doing about it), plus spotlight some recent international fixtures. #DiacreOut | |||
| 12 May 2021 | Challenge Cup review, NWSL regular season preview #BARS | 01:05:15 | |
Welcome to another episode of Diaspora United! The footy is flowin and Courtney & André are here to keep you up to speed with stories, analysis, projections, and -- of course -- laughs! | |||
| 17 Jun 2021 | Living in Christen Press Glory | 00:53:55 | |
What's good!? Courtney & André turned their mics on immediately after the USWNT's 2-0 win versus Nigeria in the final match of the 2021 Summer Series for a chat about the competition overall and where the USWNT stands ahead of the Olympics. | |||
| 17 Aug 2022 | DROP IT LIKE A PODDY | 01:44:55 | |
Aaaaaaaand WE BACK! Courtney has returned from a much deserved and needed vacation and hopped back on the mic with André to discuss everydamnthang! We get into the top NWSL storylines including Ebony Salmon's Revenge Tour and the Wavé doin the wobble. We also get into just what in the hell is going on with the Spirit, Courage and Gotham, including Courtney going long on Gotham's problems and how to fix them. Then we discuss why a club world cup needs to happen, plus the difference between tactics vs styles, and why the NWSL doesn't get credit for being a tactical league. After that we get into the Ballon d'Or shortlist, shoutout the melanin and demand some respect on Trinity Rodman's name! Heated & Hyped takes us from that OregonLive piece on Portland Timbers/Thorns office culture, bug bites, French tacos, Christen Press' Auntie Era, and RENAISSANCE. Please also listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all. ============= Links: ============= Follow Us: ============= Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats | |||
| 28 Dec 2023 | A Dope 2023, and What Can Make 2024 Even Doperer | 00:43:30 | |
It's our last episode of 2023 so Courtney & André decided to zoom out and look at the year that was, and what we hope to see across women's football in the year(s) ahead! Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all. ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | RFEF Ain't Learned a Damn Thing, NWSL Parity, and USWNT (Remix) | 01:23:53 | |
Courtney & André catch you up on yet more of the mess with RFEF and the players. We have lawsuits and sanctions, angry airport interviews and so much more that should've never happened. Then we discuss the wild and wacky NWSL table. Courtney Thee Stats dropped a banger about every team being over 20 points for the first time. We talk about what that means, the good and bad of parity, plus drop our predictions for playoffs and the NWSL Shield. After that we run through the 27 player USWNT squad, featuring some new faces and some faces who should've been regulars and gone to the World Cup. We also discuss what we'd like to see in the upcoming matches against South Africa. Plus we toss in an expedited Heated & Hyped. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 20 Oct 2021 | Open for a surprise 👀👀 | 01:10:40 | |
Courtney & André are back with another new episode for your earholes! (sidenote: why does the word 'earholes' sound so deeply disgusting? anyway... ) | |||
| 18 May 2021 | Refs, Nil-Nils and THE BABY | 01:27:24 | |
WHAT'S GOOD MY PEOPLE!? We are back with another fresh episode of Diaspora United! | |||
| 14 Dec 2023 | NWSL Fax Machine go brrr | 01:00:45 | |
Courtney & André get you prepped for the NWSL Expansion Draft, but first we take a moment to explain why expansion drafts suck and what can be done to make sure this one is the last one. Then we dive into the flood of transactions announced after the deadline, assess the deals made (we got all the questions for KC), and review some surprises on team's unprotected lists. Please subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 10 Mar 2022 | Gone Fishin' (w/ Mia Fishel) | 00:37:50 | |
Don't look at us like that y'all know we had to Dad Joke the title! Anyway, Courtney & André were so hyped and honored to welcome Tigres forward Mia Fishel to the pod! It was unbelievable to be able to talk to Mia and hear in her own words an approach that we hope many young players emulate. #BigFishelEnergy Before the interview though, we do some quick shoutouts to Syd Leroux, T h e E t e r n a l F o r m i g a, Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Crystal Dunn before chatting with Mia. Then we dive tight into the interview by asking Mia about the process of her decision to turn pro, her thoughts on the draft, the presentation that sold her on Tigres, differences between American soccer and Mexican futbol, her new brand dropping soon, plus what she loves about being out on the water. We cover it all so please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate yall! Follow Mia Fishel: Links: Follow us: ============= Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats | |||
| 22 Jul 2023 | WAKE UP: She is The Moment | 00:44:49 | |
Welcome to a special WAKE UP edition of the pod! Courtney & André got on the mics to immediately react to the USWNT's 3-0 win over Vietnam. We talk Sophia Smith wasting no time claiming her moment, Vlatko experimenting on matchday-1 of a World Cup, whether Julie Ertz is a starting CB now or not, Savannah DeMelo being flung into a whirlwind, the return of Pink Lava, our best front three, and more! Please listen, subscribe, rate and review – we appreciate y'all! ============= Sign Up: Our Newsletter - WAKE UP Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 01 Mar 2024 | Live, Laugh, Learn [W Gold Cup Chaos & NWSL Kit Talk] | 01:06:38 | |
ISSA TWO POD WEEK! Now that the W Gold Cup group stages are over Courtney & André hopped back on the mics to talk about Concacaf chaos and the drawing of lots/twirling around of two clear orbs that completed the draw. Then we get into previewing this weekend's matches, and how Twila Kilgore's approach to the Mexico match left her and the team in a very difficult spot. We also get into the UEFA Nations League, NWSL Kit chat, plus the return of Heated & Hyped! Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us: Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 11 Aug 2024 | (More) Suffering, Gold Medaling, and Honoring Black USWNT OGs | 01:00:26 | |
Courtney & André review the USWNT's 1-0 win over Brazil to secure the gold medal in Emma Hayes's first international tournament! We discuss an intense first half, and why Hayes might have gotten away with a few iffy calls. We also laud Brazil, who were an offside flag, a penalty non-call and an Alyssa Naeher save away from going into halftime with the lead. We also talk about what changed in the second half, plus have a discussion about The Balds™. Then we pay tribute to the Blackest USWNT ever, and thank the trailblazers who came before them. Please subscribe, rate, review and don't forget to leave a dad joke – we appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 24 Apr 2024 | 20 goals for 4/20, Banda make her dance, & the DU Derby | 01:37:41 | |
The woso was woso'ing, the league was league'ing, and the UWCL was UWCLing, and Courtney & André review it all.
We start with a quick Euro trip to discuss a historic day in the UWCL, then we talk about Bunny Shaw's foot injury and what might be next for Gareth Taylor, and Bunneh (😈).
Then we hop to the NWSL to discuss week 5, including the Diaspora United Derby, Barbra Banda's debut, María Sánchez's old and new teams, plus whether Portland and Rahsing actually figured something out or whether they were just playing bad teams.
In Heated & Hyped we're big mad about some silly WNBA discourse, but finding love in actual love and the unique levels of care and compassion across communities in women's sports.
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| 22 May 2024 | Sister Emma is finally here (w/ Butter, from Shea Butter FC) | 01:23:33 | |
Fresh off hoisting her fifth consecutive WSL title and 16th Chelsea trophy overall, the Sister Emma USWNT era has now officially begun with a roster drop ahead of two June friendlies versus South Korea. Courtney & André hop on the mics with 1/2 of Shea Butter FC, Skye, to discuss the drop. We get into each position group, why we're hype or have questions, and also look at who may have been left out. After a break, we also get into what we expect to be different about the USWNT under Emma Hayes. Then hop over to Shea Butter FC's feed for the second part of this crossover where we talk NWSL. We get into surprises at both ends of the table, drop some superlatives, and try answer questions like why is SufferBall still sufferballing? And why is StruggleBall still struggleballing? ============= Support the legacy of Om Arvind ============= Follow Shea Butter FC Twitter - @SheaButterFC Instagram - sheabutterfc Follow Us Twitter - @DiasporaUtdPod Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3. Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
| 14 Mar 2025 | NWSL Season Preview...........sorta (w/ Kudzi Musarurwa) | 01:23:19 | |
Another NWSL season is upon us so, with Courtney deep in the trenches, André chatted all about it with friend of the pod, Kudzi! The team-by-team, player-by-player preview pods are out there, so we wanted to focus on bigger picture topics from the season. Will we continue to see a tactical style shift across the league? How will new roster construction mechanisms impact squad cohesion? Will there be another clear top-4 this season? After, we step back even further than the games and discuss the league overall, and it not seeming up to the fights it will undoubtedly find itself in. We look at the political landscape, current investigations and lack of receipts from the league and ask: Are they ready to protect their players? Is there a developing schism between the league, some players, and its most dedicated fanbase? And: What is the cost of silence? Please subscribe, rate and review. We appreciate y'all! ============= Follow Us Bluesky - @diasporautdpod.bsky.social Instagram - diasporautdpod ============= Music credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeatsCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeatsMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo | |||
