Today we chat with Head Coach Margueritte Aozasa. Margueritte is the first head coach in NCAA women’s soccer history to win a national championship in their rookie season! Her team also made history. Her UCLA team also made history Monday night coming back from a 2-0 deficit to force overtime and defeat UNC 3-2 win the National Championship. Margueritte tells us about the game, what made her team successful during it and through the year, including a key of everyone being invested into the dynam...
Dec 09, 2022•29 min
Today on the podcast we have forward of Houston Dash and defender of the Nigerian National team, Michelle Alozie. And yes you read that right, playing professionally on two completely different places on the field is just one of the many examples of how Michelle puts herself out there and is capable of doing whatever she puts her mind to. After getting a degree in from Yale and then the University of Tennessee, Michelle now plays for the Dash and National Team while also working as a cancer rese...
Dec 02, 2022•33 min
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Nov 25, 2022•1 min
Today on the podcast we chat Chicago Red Stars defender, Tatumn Milazzo. Tatumn gives great advice on college recruiting and how planning the order of your visits can help set you up for success. She also chats about the importance of having a support system and the advice she would give younger self would be that "it's okay to talk about your feelings with that support system." Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgr...
Nov 18, 2022•27 min
Today on the podcast we chat with María Sánchez of the Houston Dash and Mexico Women National team. We loved hearing María's incredible story from growing up with no club soccer to playing on a D1 college team and then on a whim traveled hours to an open try out for the national team (you'll have to listen for all the amazing details). She gives great advice to other players who may not have the typical soccer lifestyle on how to succeed and take chances because you'll never regret trying. Get a...
Nov 11, 2022•26 min
Today we chat with Portland Thorn's defender, Kelli Hubly. Kelli tells us about the exciting Championship win last weekend and what makes this Portland squad special as well what makes the backline work so well. We also found Kelli's college experience extremely inspirational, from being suspended on her collegiate soccer team to finding out she has an autoimmune disease that she had to step away from the game while learning how to heal and get better. Unlike most of our guests, Kelli didn't thi...
Nov 04, 2022•28 min
Today on the podcast we chat with Angel City FC and Jamaican National team's, Allyson Swaby. Allyson tells us about playing pro in different countries and what it means to her to play on her national team. We loved hearing about the culture Angel City FC is building and all the celebs who she's seen at her games! We loved her advice on rising to the challenge and working hard no matter what team you are playing on.
Oct 28, 2022•27 min
Today on the podcast we chat with Tyler Lussi, Angel City FC forward and Princeton University. Tyler emphasizes the why and how of her “always on” mindset and how it paved the way for her success today. She gives great advice on the recruiting process and talks about her passion to help other athletes find their perfect fit school. We also chat about her hopes for the future of the NWSL and women's soccer. Check out Tyler's company: https://nationalcollegerecruitingcenter.com/tyler-lussi/ Music ...
Oct 21, 2022•27 min
We have journalist Meg Linehan back on the podcast to chat about what's happened in the NWSL since her story broke last year about the sexual misconduct allegations in the NWSL and the structural changes that need to take place in order for women's sports to grow and be treated equally. We chat about the key take aways from her article, what's currently happening (including just this week the Sally Yates report findings that investigated allegations of past abusive behavior and sexual misconduct...
Oct 14, 2022•29 min
Today on the SGP pod we have special guest NC Courage and Mexico Women's National Team forward D Ordóñez. D talks to us about how she finds success in front of the net, (she actually broke most goals in a season scored by a rookie this year). She also chats with us about her belief that you can't determine success on the field only by how many goals you score but how forwards need understand they can contribute in so many other ways as well. We loved hearing about her debut on the national team ...
Oct 07, 2022•22 min
Today on the podcast we chat with USWNT and Racing Louisville FC midfielder, Savannah DeMelo. Savannah tells us about how during her time off the field with an injury at USC she started to watch more soccer and even did the scouting reports for the team! She said how watching more soccer and analyzing the game can be huge for a player's growth. We also chat with Savannah about how important the mental side of soccer if and taking care of yourself is so important.
Sep 30, 2022•23 min
Today on the podcast we have special guest, Orlando Pride defender Megan Montefusco. We chat with Meg about adapting to coaching changes and leaning into your teammates during those times. We also find out what she has learned about the importance being an adaptive player and making relationships with different players!
Sep 23, 2022•22 min
Today on the podcast we chat with USWNT and Washington Spirit midfielder, Andi Sullivan. Andi gives advice on how to support your injured teammates and how to be ok with asking for help when your injured. She also chats with us about how great it was to room with friends who didn't play soccer in college and her belief in the growth mindset!
Sep 16, 2022•28 min
Today on the podcast we chat with USWNT's keeper Alyssa Naeher. Alyssa gives great advice on how to best put your energy to proving your support system right rather then prove the haters wrong. She also tells us about the current USWNT roster, what they need to focus in order to be successful and what she's learned from other keepers!
Sep 07, 2022•20 min
Today on the podcast we have NC Courages' Merritt Mathias on the podcast. Merritt discusses her past challenges with her relationship with food and her body and the importance as female athletes to work on those relationships. We also chat about how being vulnerable can be challenging but come with great growth. Merritt describes to us what she hopes to see from the NWSL in the future as both a place to be competitive and compassionate.
Aug 26, 2022•40 min
Today on the podcast we have USWNT midfielder Taylor Kornieck. Taylor tells us why she thinks watching soccer is so important and how focusing on players you can relate to can help your game. She explains her belief that no matter what team you play on you have to play your game. Taylor also tells us the three words she feels best describes this USWNT!
Aug 19, 2022•24 min
Today on the podcast we chat with Haley Hanson of the Houston Dash. Haley gives great advice to players who are switching positions and how to be your best no matter where you are on the field! She also explains how being open-minded to a new position will help a player adapt to their new role. Haley tells us about her soccer role models; her older sister, Michelle Akers and Lauren holiday because their grittiness and style of play which she says is similar to hers.
Aug 12, 2022•21 min
Today on the podcast we have USWNT and Washington Spirit keeper, Aubrey Kingsbury. Aubrey gives great advice on being vocal on the field and communicating with your team especially with your back line. She also explains the importance of keepers being technical as well. Plus Aubrey drops a huge USWNT SECRET on us and we loved getting the inside scoop!
Aug 05, 2022•29 min
Today on the podcast we have Racing Louisville's Emina Ekic. Emina talks to us about the importance of recovery and mobility as a soccer player, especially when you have a long season. We chat about how being consistent at the highest level is a key to being successful as a professional. And Emina tells us about how finding the right cleats for you can be a game-changer, especially now that women's fit boots are being made from brands like Puma! Enter our Giveaway to win your own Puma Future 1.4...
Jul 29, 2022•27 min
Today we chat with the GOAT herself Carli Lloyd. We discuss the importance of having a recovery process that works best for you and she tells us about her favorite recovery tool, Symbodi and why it works so well for her. We also chat about what she is up to now that she's retired, including being an owner of Gotham FC and her thoughts on the current USWNT! Get your own pair of Puma Future 1.4s: https://bit.ly/3zmzUz4
Jul 22, 2022•19 min
Today on the podcast we chat with midfielder, Sam Coffey. Sam tells us about making the decision and navigating transferring schools and switching teams in college as she went from BC to Penn State. Sam speaks on her evolving relationship and love for the game. She also gives great advice on how to make each teammate feel seen, heard and a part of the team.
Jul 15, 2022•40 min
Today on the podcast we chat with OL Reign's Veronica Latsko. Veronica tells us about her difficult decision to leave Houston Dash, her comfortable place to play with the OL Reign and how she believes pushing out of your comfort zone is where you will find growth as an athlete and as a person. She also told us about her plans to go to law school and choosing to put that on pause to follow her soccer dream but how that will always be something she plans to do in the future. Veronica also uses her...
Jul 08, 2022•31 min
Today on the Podcast we chat with Gotham FC's Estelle Johnson. Estelle gives great advice on how to be an empathetic leader as well as having great two way communication with your coach. She also tells us two amazing stories, the first being about her NWSL draft as well as her journey to playing at the 2019 WWC. We also could not stop laughing at her biggest SoccerGrlProbs, one of which we have NEVER heard before!
Jul 01, 2022•39 min
Today on the podcast we chat with San Diego Wave defender, Christen Westphal. Christen chats with us about her journey of finding her identity with the support of an amazing therapist and "safe" people. We also hear from Christen about finding her self-confidence and learning how to have fun playing the game again. It was awesome to hear about San Diego Wave; the new leadership, the strong start of a new club and how the season has been so far. Use code: SoccerGirl15 for 15% off at currex.us for...
Jun 24, 2022•35 min
This week on the podcast we chat with Orlando Pride's Mikayla Cluff. Mikayla gives great advice on how to adjust to being on a new team, playing at a new level, and learning a new position! We also chat about how to bounce back from a "big" mistake in a game. Use code: SoccerGirl15 for 15% off at currex.us for your own highly customized cleat insoles!
Jun 17, 2022•26 min
Today on the podcast we have USWNT and Gotham FC’s Kristie Mewis! We talk with Kristie about the 50th anniversary of Title IX and how the game has changed greatly since the beginning of her career. Kristie talks about her love for sneakers, and what happens when she steals her girlfriend, Sam Kerr’s! Her ombre sock tan line. Use code: SoccerGirl15 for 15% off at currex.us for your own highly customized cleat insoles!
Jun 10, 2022•29 min
Today on the podcast we chat with OL Reign keeper, Phallon Tullis-Joyce. Phallon tells us about what she learned playing at the University of Miami, Stade de Reims (a professional team in France) and now in the NWSL. We loved hearing her advocate for speaking to a mental health professional and opening up about how even at the professional level players still can get nervous/anxious stepping on the field. Phallon dives (pun intended) deep into her passion off the field for Marine Biology and her...
Jun 03, 2022•24 min
Today on the podcast we chat with Kansas Current forward, Kristen Hamilton. Kristen gives great advice about how your role can change each season or on each team. She explains the importance of embracing your different roles and learning to make an impact in that role while staying positive. She also gives us details about how she dramatically grew her confidence. Use code: SoccerGirl15 for 15% off at currex.us for your own highly customized cleat insoles!...
May 27, 2022•27 min
This week on the podcast we have North Carolina Courage defender and Captain Abby Erceg. Abby gives us tips on everything you need to know about being a great team leader that she has learned from personal experience and self-educating herself. We find out who her athlete role-models were growing up in NZ and how the game has grown there since she was a kid. We also hear what made the Courage so success in taking home the Challenge Cup Championship this year! Use code: SoccerGirl15 for 15% off a...
May 20, 2022•31 min
This week on the podcast we chat with Gotham FC's Paige Monaghan. Paige gives us great advice on building relationships on the field whether it's during a pick up game with people you've never met or on your college team or on a professional team. We find out the details on how she was able to make sure she could graduate early from Butler University so she could make the draft as well as her tips to being the best teammate when you are out with an injury! Use code: SoccerGirl15 for 15% off at c...
May 13, 2022•34 min
