The Late Sub with Claire Watkins
The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins

Just Women’s Sports

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The Late Sub with Claire Watkins brings you the latest news and freshest takes in women’s sports. This is the weekly rundown you’ve been missing, covering the USWNT, NWSL, WNBA, college hoops, and whatever else is popping off in women’s sports each week. Special guest appearances with the biggest names in women’s sports make The Late Sub a must-listen for every fan.  You can find every episode of the Late Sub on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your audio. Follow Claire on X/Twitter @ScoutRipley and subscribe to the Just Women’s Sports newsletter for more.

Recent Episodes

Building a basketball team with Natalie Nakase
DEC 12, 2024
Building a basketball team with Natalie Nakase
In today’s episode, Claire hits a few big women’s sports headlines before sitting down with Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase to talk through the expansion draft, building a roster from scratch, how she’d like her team to play and the fundamentals that she thinks will build a lasting locker room culture of winning.
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21 MIN
Don’t count out South Carolina, plus a quick look in NCAA soccer & volleyball, the PWHL, and NWSL free agency
DEC 10, 2024
Don’t count out South Carolina, plus a quick look in NCAA soccer & volleyball, the PWHL, and NWSL free agency
In today’s episode, Claire takes a look at Golden State’s expansion draft and South Carolina’s great week dominating two Top 10 matchups. She then takes a trip around the world of women's sports, including NWSL free agency, and more notes on college soccer, NCAA volleyball, PWHL hockey and more.
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22 MIN
BIGGEST college basketball surprises, plus a quick dive into the WNBA, PWHL, and college volleyball
DEC 5, 2024
BIGGEST college basketball surprises, plus a quick dive into the WNBA, PWHL, and college volleyball
In today’s episode, Claire takes a break from the soccer trenches to catch up on all the goings on in other women’s sports in the states. She chats college hoops, WNBA upheaval, hockey stars, volleyball conference dominance and maybe just a little bit of soccer updates because who can stay away.
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24 MIN
The USWNT survives their final game of the year
DEC 4, 2024
The USWNT survives their final game of the year
In today's episode, Claire wraps up a wild year of the USWNT, as their very dramatic 2-1 win over the Netherlands showed how far they’ve come and what they’ll need to continue to progress on in 2025. She chats midfield lessons, club vs national team form, and yet another epic Alyssa Naeher performance that only underlines how much she’ll be missed in retirement.
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24 MIN
The USWNT says goodbye to Naeher
DEC 1, 2024
The USWNT says goodbye to Naeher
The USWNT played to a scoreless draw against England on Saturday, and Claire hops on immediately after to give her thoughts! On Alyssa Naeher’s retirement, the pros and cons of playing the veteran midfield, attacking inexperience and why the U.S. should feel fine with the result.
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23 MIN