Expected Own Goals
Best friends Evan Davis (Equalizer) and Eric Morgan (Deadspin) love each other. But they love women’s soccer more. Join them as they break down the tactical and analytical sides of the women’s game, from the NWSL and FA WSL to the Champions League and the U.S. Women’s National Team, and so much more. Now the official WoSo partner of American Soccer Analysis! Subscribe to our free newsletter: xog.beehiiv.com Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive content: patreon.com/xowngoals
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Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
The U.S. Women's National Team always have world-class forwards. That is no more evident than this World Cup, when injuries to Catarina Macario and Mallory Swanson don't feel as daunting as they might to other nations. But is Vlatko Andonovski deploying his attack in the most optimal way possible? Should Alex Morgan be benched? Is the young Alyssa Thompson ready to start? Can Lynn Williams be moved centrally? Is this the most champagne problem in the whole tournament? You know it!
Art by Eli Elbogen (IG: eliwritesloud)Music by Devin Drobka's Bell Dance Songs
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Nobody thought Julie Ertz would be ready to join the U.S. Women's National Team at the World Cup. Once that became a possibility, Vlatko Andonovski leaped at the chance to select her. But is she in fact ready to start for the USWNT? Is Andi Sullivan a worthy backup? How crucial is Rose Lavelle to the team's success--and is she really healthy enough to lead the line? Is Sam Mewis the team's biggest injury loss? Is Savannah DeMelo, with one cap to her name, capable of stepping up? Let's find out!
Art by Eli Elbogen (IG: eliwritesloud)Music by Devin Drobka's Bell Dance Songs
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
The biggest questions about the U.S. Women's National Team at the World Cup will be asked of its defense. Becky Sauerbrunn's injury has pushed young center backs Alana Cook and Naomi Girma into the spotlight. Crystal Dunn, usually a midfielder, will return to her position at left back. Emily Fox makes her tournament debut at right back. Alyssa Naeher has had an inconsistent club season, to say the least. Is this group ready to lock things down when the USWNT comes up against big sides? Listen in!
Art by Eli Elbogen (IG: eliwritesloud)
Music by Devin Drobka's Bell Dance Songs
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Welcome to Expected Own Goals! In our first episode, hosts Evan Davis and Eric Morgan dive into the U.S. Women's National Team and expectations as they go for their third World Cup title in a row.
Art by Eli Elbogen (IG: eliwritesloud)
Music by Devin Drobka's Bell Dance Songs