The Journey from Player to Coach

In episode #329 of the Mixxed Zone, Jen “The Keeper” Cooper chats with a veteran NWSL player about her journey from player to coach, and also gets an update on some of the recent drama surrounding the Washington Spirit (before the forfeit to the Reign).

First, Jen talks with former NWSL striker and new Gotham FC assistant coach Bev Yanez about making the journey from player to coach, and how each of her experiences at different pro clubs — including INAC Kobe Leonessa in Japan — shaped her as both a player and a former coach.

Then Jen catches up with Jason Anderson of BlackAndRedUnited about the ongoing drama at Washington Spirit — and this was recorded before the forfeit to the Reign on September 12.

This week’s “Jensplaining” segment reviews the NWSL playoffs format for 2021 – now featuring six teams! – and what the standings tiebreakers are.

Got a question or comment for the Jensplainer? Email your question or general Mixxed Zone comments to keeper@keepernotes.com.

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ABOUT KEEPER NOTES
Founded by Jen Cooper, Keeper Notes has been spreading the love for the beautiful game since 2002 in Houston and beyond. The Mixxed Zone women’s soccer podcast has been covering women’s soccer (primarily NWSL, USWNT and Concacaf) since 2014. Check out more of the Keeper’s great content as well as the invaluable “WoSopedia” page at KeeperNotes.com. You can also follow Keeper Notes on Twitter and Instagram.

And be sure to check out the latest edition of the Keeper Notes NWSL Almanac, the 370-plus-page comprehensive guide to the first eight seasons of NWSL (2013-2020). You can’t get this info all in one place anywhere else! The almanac is available in both PDF and print format. Also available for purchase: the Houston Dash almanac and commemorative 2020 Challenge Cup booklet.

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