Trade maneuvers made our protected list moot; a successful college draft was marred by a rookie’s mistake; and the league released a preliminary 2022 schedule framework. Be sure to check out the Rose City Riveter’s raffle to benefit the newly formed NWSLPA National Players Emergency Trust.

We talk about Mark Parsons’ last game as the coach of the Portland Thorns and the leaked news regarding the coach that will replace him. We revisit the question of who knew what when back in 2015 and answer listener questions that lead us to ponder possible team formations.