Hoffman Women's Sports
Craig Hoffman provides insight, analysis, and interviews on everything women's sports! The veteran journalist is joined by colleagues to talk about the NWSL and WNBA, as well as the athletes we watch playing in them.
Craig's been covering women's soccer and basketball for nearly 15 years, and you won't want to miss his unique perspective as well as the insights from the best insiders he's met along the way and chats with the athletes they cover.
Episodes
30 episodes
WNBA Show: Wings Win Paige Bueckers Lottery...Or Do They?! Feat. Sabreen Merchant
The Dallas Wings won the WNBA Draft Lottery, setting them up to draft UConn Star Paige Bueckers with the #1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Unless Bueckers doesn't want to go there. And then what? We explore this possibility, ...
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NWSL Semi-Finals Playoff Preview | The WoSo Show
Can Trinity Rodman and the Spirit hold home field and down defending champ Gotham FC, after they advanced on Rose Lavelle's game winner? Plus, who's more likely to continue their miraculous run: Barbara Banda or Temwa Chawinga? We give it all o...
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NWSL Playoff Preview: Quarterfinal Edition | The WoSo Show
André Carlisle and Jason Anderson join Craig Hoffman to preview the NWSL Playoffs ahead of four mega matchups on Quarterfinal weekend!Join us live on YouTube at Noon on Thursday, November 14th for the Semi-Final edition next weekend!
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Trinity Rodman Is Ready for Spirit Playoff Run After USWNT Summer
Trinity Rodman joins the show to talk about the Washington Spirit's season and upcoming NWSL Playoff showdown with Bay FC. She talks about how the team has played consistently despite inconsistency in the roster, how her Olympic experience was ...
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NWSL Show: USWNT Recap & NWSL Final Weekend Preview
Craig, André, and Jason recap Emma Hayes's first camp post-Olympics as the USWNT beat Iceland twice and Argentina.Plus, we preview the NWSL's final weekend of the regular season.
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WNBA Show: Is Stephanie White Replacing Christie Sides in Indy?
*Note: this episode was recorded hours before the news broke that White and the Sun are parting ways. Annie Costabile joins The WNBA Show to talk about Caitlin Clark's next coach and the other WNBA Coach Openings.
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24:06
NWSL Show: USWNT Preview & Chicago Stars...FC?!
Another rebrand and more questions about who is running the marketing department of an NWSL Franchise. Plus, we preview the USWNT's games against Iceland and Argentina.
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35:32
Insider Explains Why Mystics Parted With Mike & Eric Thibault
The Washington Mystics parted ways with Mike & Eric Thibault on Wednesday in a moved that shocked many in the WNBA. Kareem Copeland shares all the details, insight, & analysis into why the move went down. Did it have to do with drafting...
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WNBA Show: Ref Controversy Marrs WNBA Finals; WNBPA Opt Out
The WNBA Finals were an epic five game series marred by controversy, as called out by Lynx coach Cheryl Reave after Game 5. We discuss the Liberty's win and the associated discussions around the refereeing.Plus, the WNBA Players opt out...
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Paige Metayer Talks Outside Back Switch, T-Swift Chant, & Pizza Hot Takes!
Washington Spirit defender Paige Metayer joins the show for a fun, wide-ranging chat! Metayer talks about her position switch to outside back under Jontatan Giraldez, and how she's learned from Casey Krueger and Gabby Carle.Plus, Metaye...
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WNBA Finals Game 4 Preview | Hoffman W Sports WNBA Show
Breanna Stewart was magnificent and Sabrina Ionescu closed the deal to get the New York Liberty to the brink of their first WNBA Championship.Can Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx force a winner-take-all Game 5? Hayley McGoldrick ...
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USWNT Roster Reaction + Boston's Brainless Branding | NWSL Show
We've got a fresh USWNT roster to discuss on this week's NWSL Show! The return of Ashley Sanchez is amongst the highlights as Emma Hayes names her first post-Olympic squad.Plus we talk about BOS Nation's bad branding, big balls mistake,...
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Spirit's Brittany Ratcliffe Talks DC Happiness, Devastation At Sullivan's Injury
Washington Spirit forward Brittany Ratcliffe talks about what's been largely a joyous season in DC, as she's as close as she's ever been to her beloved UVA and her hometown in New Jersey. Plus, we talk about how her boyfriend, Matt, helps her w...
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NWSL Show: Sunken Spirits & California Nightmares
Craig, Jason, and André talk about the latest NWSL abuse scandal as the San Diego Wave get sued by five former employees for a toxic and abusive workplace.We then turn to the on-field disasters: Andi Sullivan's ACL tear for the Spirit (...
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WNBA Finals Preview, Aces & Suns Season Wraps
The WNBA Finals are set as the Minnesota Lynx staved off the Connecticut Sun to advance and play the New York Liberty. Lyndsey D'Arcangelo and Craig Hoffman talk about the end of the Sun and Las Vegas Aces seasons and then dive into the finals ...
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39:53
WNBA Show: Christine Brennan Doesn't Get It, Semi-Final Weekend Preview
Craig is joined by guest host Tony Squares to talk about Christine Brennan's disappointing interview with Sarah Spain about Caitlin Clark. Then the guys get into the WNBA Semi-Final matchups between the Aces and Liberty % Sun and Lynx.
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47:56
Washington Spirit's Makenna Morris Talks Clutch Play, Spirit Fandom, and more!
Washington Spirit forward Makenna Morris is living her dream! The Germantown, MD native is scoring clutch goals for her home town club. We discuss what it's been like living that dream, how it compares to what she thought it would be, and how s...
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NWSL Show: Spirit vs Pride & Playoffs On The Line
Craig Hoffman and André Carlisle talk about Jason Anderson’s new feature on Emma Hayes, and how she lead the USWNT to gold in Paris. Then the guys talk about the NWSL playoff race, including the Spirit vs Pride showdown and who els...
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37:34
WNBA Show: T-Spoon Out, The Racism Problem, Playoff Preview
In this jam-packed edition of the WNBA Show, we react to the news that Teresa Weatherspoon has been fired by the Chicago Sky with the Chicago Tribune's Julia Poe.Plus, Craig Hoffman and Lyndsey D'Arcangelo talk about the WNBA's problem ...
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56:45
NWSL Show: Racing Louisville Surging, DeMeLo The Eight, Spirit Injuries
Craig Hoffman is joined by André Carlisle and Jason Anderson to discuss Trinity Rodman's injury, Racing Louisville's hot streak, and more!Plus, should Savannah DeMelo be considering a position switch to a box-to-box midfielder?
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30:35
WNBA Playoff Preview: Every Series In 4 Minutes Or Less!
Lyndsey D'Arcangelo and Craig Hoffman preview every series of the WNBA Playoffs! Can Caitlin Clark and the Fever take down the Sun? Can the Aces and Liberty fight their way back to the WNBA Finals? We break down all the...
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29:30
NWSL Show: How To Use Data Like A Smart Person, Current-Pride Lessons, and Weekend Preview!
André Carlisle and Jason Anderson join to talk about data usage in soccer. Can Bay FC's zoomy nature eventually pay off in more goals? Plus, we talk about the Orlando-Kansas City showdown, and preview the NWSL's weekend ahead.
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39:44
WNBA Show: Playoff Race Hits Home Stretch, A'Ja Hits 1k
A'Ja Wilson's record breaking season continues as she eclipses the 1,000 point mark. We discuss the significance of her accomplishments, and give our final takes on the end of season awards from Wilson's probable MVP to Caitlin Clark's certain ...
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NWSL Show: GM Survey, Playoff Push, and Games of the Week!
The ESPN NWSL GM survey had some bagners...as in bang your head against the table. Plus, the playoff race is shaping up! André Carlisle and Jason Anderson join Craig Hoffman to discuss on this week's NWSL Show.
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The WNBA Show: Angel Reese Is Out, But Who Is In The WNBA Playoffs?
Angel Reese's historic rookie season is over, but her Chicago Sky are fighting for the playoffs. How do we contextualize Reese's incredible rookie year? Plus, how can the Sky stave off the Washington Mystics and Atlanta Dream for the final play...
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