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The IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition: Big wins, big injuries in the NWSL

by The IX SportsAugust 12, 2026August 12, 2026

This week on The IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition, host Kathleen Gier updates listeners on a couple of USWNT injuries and breaks down the NWSL standings as teams approach the final third of the regular season.

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The IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition: NWSL Challenge Cup recap, Sam Kerr joins Gotham

by The IX SportsJune 30, 2026July 1, 2026

This week on The IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition, host Kathleen Gier and her guest, IX Sports soccer reporter Thomas Costello, break down the Challenge Cup and the imminent return of Sam Kerr to the National Women’s Soccer League.

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The IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition: Gotham, Angel City shock with big roster moves

by The IX SportsJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Today on The IX Sports Podcast, host Kathleen Gier breaks down Sam Kerr’s impending return to the NWSL.

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The IX Sports Podcast: WSL and WCL updates with guest Thom Persley

by The IX SportsMay 12, 2026May 27, 2026

Host Kathleen Gier is joined by Thom Persley of Shea Butter FC and the Shades of Blue Network in a wide-ranging conversation that spans from Manchester to Barcelona.

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Soccer Monday: Lo’eau LaBonta is living her best life

by Annie PetersonFebruary 16, 2026February 28, 2026

This offseason was a bit different for Lo’eau LaBonta. Rather than sticking at home in the Midwest and readying for the Kansas City Current season, she took a slight detour and headed to California for the USWNT’s January camp and a pair of friendlies against Paraguay and Chile. LaBonta, at 32, was the oldest player […]