NWSL RETURNS + Second Half Preview | Sam Kerr Returns to Gotham | Attacking Third

The international break is over, the summer transfer window is about to blow wide open, and the second half of the 2026 NWSL season is bound to be absolute chaos! Darian Jenkins, Sandra Herrera, and McCall Zerboni react to the biggest piece of news in women's soccer: Sam Kerr is officially returning to the NWSL! The league's all-time leading goalscorer has signed a historic contract through 2030 with her former club, Gotham FC. We break down what this free-agency signing means for Gotham's back-to-back title hopes, plus we catch up on transfer rumors on the latest episode of Attacking Third! 00:00 - Attacking Third 04:26 - Sam Kerr is a Gotham player 09:39 - Salma Paralluelo leaves Barcelona - where does she go? 14:23 - Katie Lampson retires from the NWSL 18:18 - NWSL weekend previews - Denver Summit vs Kansas City Current 22:57 - San Diego Wave vs Gotham FC preview 28:47 - Angel City vs Orlando Pride preview 33:40 - Around the grounds 38:56 - NWSL Second half predictions #cbssportsgolazo #cbssports #nwsl #kccurrent #uswnt #utahroyals #portlandthorns #uwcl #wsl #womensfootball #soccerpodcast #orlandopride #washingtonspirit #gothamfc 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: / attackingthird • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider ▶︎Attacking Third full episodes: • Full Show | Attacking Third on CBS Sports ... 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32OVfPo... • Download and follow & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... • Other CBS Sports podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast 📞 FOLLOW • Twitter: / attackingthird • Instagram: / attackingthird • TikTok: / attackingthird 📖 READ • More soccer news: https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/new... • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/new... 🎤ABOUT THE SHOW A soccer show from CBS Sports covering the NWSL, US Women's National Team and more. Attacking Third will bring you insider analysis, commentary, preview & recaps while tackling the biggest news stories from the sport you love. Join Lisa Carlin, Sandra Herrera, Darian Jenkins, Poppy Miller and Jordan Angeli as they welcome a rotating cast of guests from former and current players for interviews and analysis.