Laces Out Loud

This week on Laces Out Loud, we open with a heartfelt tribute to Zuko, our beloved black cat and unofficial podcast supervisor, before diving back into the beautiful game. Alli brings the spreadsheets, the math, and the FBref deep dive as we explore the growing international footprint of the NWSL: which countries are represented, which players are logging serious minutes, and which clubs are building the most global rosters.From Sandy MacIver and Rosemonde Kouassi with the Washington Spirit to Assata Traoré, Iceland’s impact, England’s strong presence, Jamaica’s rise, and San Diego’s international firepower, we look at what these numbers say about the NWSL as one of the best women’s soccer leagues in the world. Plus: Racing Louisville’s international goose egg, vegetarian breakfast chaos in Kentucky, and Gurushabd’s trip to BMO for Angel City vs. San Diego Wave.Follow us on Instagram @lacesoutloud and send your questions, comments, and NWSL thoughts to lacesoutloudpod@gmail.com

Show Notes

This week on Laces Out Loud, we open with a heartfelt tribute to Zuko, our beloved black cat and unofficial podcast supervisor, before diving back into the beautiful game. Alli brings the spreadsheets, the math, and the FBref deep dive as we explore the growing international footprint of the NWSL: which countries are represented, which players are logging serious minutes, and which clubs are building the most global rosters.

From Sandy MacIver and Rosemonde Kouassi with the Washington Spirit to Assata Traoré, Iceland’s impact, England’s strong presence, Jamaica’s rise, and San Diego’s international firepower, we look at what these numbers say about the NWSL as one of the best women’s soccer leagues in the world.

Plus: Racing Louisville’s international goose egg, vegetarian breakfast chaos in Kentucky, and Gurushabd’s trip to BMO for Angel City vs. San Diego Wave.

Follow us on Instagram @lacesoutloud and send your questions, comments, and NWSL thoughts to lacesoutloudpod@gmail.com

What is Laces Out Loud?

Laces Out Loud is an NWSL and women’s soccer podcast about the game on the field and the forces shaping it off the field. The show blends match analysis, supporter passion, and bigger-picture conversations about player welfare, league growth, media coverage, business, technology, and soccer culture. We are here for the goals, the tactics, and the chaos - but also for the questions that determine whether the women’s game can grow with the ambition, care, and investment it deserves.