Laces Out Loud

This week on Laces Out Loud, Pamitha, Alli, and Gurushabd catch up on two weeks of NWSL action, starting with Gurushabd’s trip to Angel City at BMO Stadium, where the vibes were immaculate and the mango ice cream may have stolen the show. The crew talks Ashley Sanchez’s heater, NC Courage crowds, Mal Swanson’s return, José the Coyote social media beef, Gotham’s $5 ticket push, and what accessible soccer really means as the NWSL continues to grow.Then it’s time for a full VAR on VAR review: inconsistent NWSL officiating, missed calls, penalty drama, player safety, fan education, and whether VAR is actually making the game better. Plus: drumming grandmas, deep dish slander, referee chants, and the eternal question—should ice cream cake count as ice cream or cake?Follow us on Instagram @lacesoutloud and send your takes to lacesoutloudpod@gmail.com

Show Notes

This week on Laces Out Loud, Pamitha, Alli, and Gurushabd catch up on two weeks of NWSL action, starting with Gurushabd’s trip to Angel City at BMO Stadium, where the vibes were immaculate and the mango ice cream may have stolen the show. The crew talks Ashley Sanchez’s heater, NC Courage crowds, Mal Swanson’s return, José the Coyote social media beef, Gotham’s $5 ticket push, and what accessible soccer really means as the NWSL continues to grow.

Then it’s time for a full VAR on VAR review: inconsistent NWSL officiating, missed calls, penalty drama, player safety, fan education, and whether VAR is actually making the game better. Plus: drumming grandmas, deep dish slander, referee chants, and the eternal question—should ice cream cake count as ice cream or cake?

Follow us on Instagram @lacesoutloud and send your takes 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.