The 6 Unsung NWSL Stars Dominating the 2026 Season
The Women's Soccer Podcast by Liam Greco
Episode notes
In today's episode, LDG does a topic that is a little different from recent episodes (revisiting the show's roots from episode 65 when this same concept was done in the 2024 season, and 1 athlete in particular Claire Hutton has excelled since its recording, so take note of the 6 players LDG mentions today for the future!)
LDG focuses on six players across the NWSL that he thinks are having a much bigger impact than the attention they’re getting right now. From buildup structure and pressing to midfield control and connective attacking play, this episode looks beyond just goals and assists and into the roles that actually shape matches week to week.
LDG break down the style of the games of Mina Tanaka, Kat Rader and more: why they’ve stood out to him this season and why their archetype of a player consistently get overlooked in mainst ...