The Halloween to Christmas pipeline is real and so are the vibes. Join Sammy and Becky as they dissect the final weekend of NWSL regular season action and all of the drama and scorelines that decided it all, including Becky and the Thorns' famous win over Angel City. Becky speaks to Christine Sinclair's last ever home appearance and the magic on the ball. They also get into Racheal Kundananji's "Get Over Here," and Chicago's slip that made them the bottom playoff seed. Then, it's quarterfinal we...
Nov 05, 2024•56 min
Sam is joined by Angel City forward Sydney Leroux to discuss what it's like to juggle being a mother and a professional athlete, what makes Angel City such a special place to play, and how she is fighting for more funding and support for mothers in the NWSL and beyond. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 31, 2024•39 min
Becky and Rog are LIVE at the final whistle after the USWNT defeat Argentina 3-0, as Rose Lavelle celebrates 100 caps and Naomi Girma scores (twice!). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Two USWNT matches are in the books! Sam and Becky reunite once again to get into the ups and the downs vs. a stalwart Iceland team who put in two solid tests for the national team coming off Olympic glory. They dissect what to make of a mixed result midfield as well as what to look forward to in the Wednesday night match up vs. Argentina and future camps. Then, it's playoff-decider weekend with a huge match up coming up for Becky's Portland Thorns. They discuss all the playoff scenarios and what...
Oct 29, 2024•45 min
Sam and Becky are joined by USWNT legend Megan Rapinoe to break down the USWNT's 3-1 comeback victory over Iceland in Nashville, as well as celebrate Mal Swanson reaching 100 caps, and Kelley O'Hara's retirement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr
Sam Mewis and Becky Sauerbrunn are LIVE at the final whistle of the USWNT's 3-1 friendly victory over Iceland to relive a game of golazos, 100 caps for Emily Sonnett, and some exciting USWNT debutants. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Oct 25, 2024•50 min
Sam is joined by USWNT and San Diego Wave defender Naomi Girma to talk through winning gold in Paris, what to expect from the upcoming USWNT camp, and her mental health initiative "Create the Space". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Oct 24, 2024•31 min
Sam is joined by ... ALL OF YOU!!! ... on an all new episode of Sammy Banana Phone to preview the upcoming USWNT October friendlies. We're talking Emma Hayes, Lily Yohannes, and celebrations for Kelley O'Hara, Rose Lavelle, and Mal Swanson. Plus, it's spooky season so you KNOW we had to take a Halloween question. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 23, 2024•29 min
This episode is like a Spirit Halloween store... it's got everything you need. Sam and Becky start off by diving into the USWNT roster drop. They discuss what the new call-ups can expect and remember their quintessential first camp experiences. Then, Sam tells the story of Kelley O'Hara's retirement bash, including flip cup, shot-skis, and how everyone just kept showing up. Last up are all the headlines you need to know including thoughts on Bos Nation, Arsenal's turnaround, and Angel City's lat...
Oct 22, 2024•48 min
Sam is joined by Chicago Red Stars and USWNT forward Mal Swanson to break down winning gold in Paris, what she has already learned from USWNT head coach Emma Hayes, and how she is looking forward to celebrating her 100th cap in the next international window. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Oct 21, 2024•27 min
Sam is joined by USWNT and Arsenal defender Emily Fox to discuss how she has settled into life and football in England, what it was like to win Gold in Paris, and what she has already learned from USWNT head coach Emma Hayes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Oct 17, 2024•32 min
Good Vibes is back and its bringing you way more than just Finn wearing a raincoat. The streak is dead in Orlando courtesy of Becky "Slidetackle" Sauerbrunn. Plus, Lynn broke her own scoring record, Temwa broke Sam Kerr's scoring record, and Christen Press is back on the scoresheet. Sam and Lynn reminisce about their favorite CP23 goal of all time, Becky pops in for a surprise download on how they handed OrLando the L, and Lynn talks about the emotions of breaking a record with every goal she sc...
Oct 15, 2024•55 min
Sam is joined by England and Arsenal forward Beth Mead to discuss her early years falling in love with soccer, how her perspective on life and football shifted after a year of highs and lows, and what she is most looking forward to with Arsenal this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Oct 10, 2024•34 min
The Shield has been secured by Orlando! Sam and Lynn reminisce about their back-to-back Shield wins with North Carolina and speculate as to how the Pride handle the remaining 3 matches now that they've locked up first. Then, Gotham are also on a tear with 18 goals in just two matches. Lynn gives her thoughts on how it opened up against Bay FC this past week, as well as what's to come for the Batties. And, Angel City were given a 3-point penalty before the weekend. They dive into what happened, h...
Oct 08, 2024•47 min
Sam is joined by England and Bayern Munich midfielder Georgia Stanway to discuss their time at Man City together, Georgia's move to Bayern, and how much she is enjoying learn how to give tattoos. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Oct 03, 2024•36 min
The season of spooky is upon us, and it's time for all of us to decide... is it witch? Sam and Becky start out discussing the drama in the NWSL, stomaching the question - can Orlando lose? They also talk about picking Portland up in their last four matches and making playoffs. Then, on the heels of her retirement announcement, Canadian legend and greatest goalscorer of all time Christine Sinclair joins the show to talk about her 25-year career, her choice to hang it up, and to tell a story about...
Oct 01, 2024•57 min
Sam is joined by Norway and Chelsea forward Guro Reiten to discuss what new Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor has already brought to the club, her on and off field connection with Sam Kerr, and how painting helps her relax. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sep 26, 2024•34 min
Football... over family? This week's Good Vibes reunites our captain Sammy with Lynn Williams who is on the brink of eclipsing the most assists title on top of her most goals title in the NWSL. Sam and Lynn catch up about the week's news in the league, like KC's decisive win over the Spirit, Trin's injury, and Houston finally getting a dub! Then, it's high time Lynn choose a WSL team to support, so the team decides the best way to do that is naturally to have ChatGPT describe the clubs and force...
Sep 24, 2024•47 min
ALERT! ALERT! It's an all new show from The Women's Game... Sammy Banana Phone, where the co-host is all of you! On this week's inaugural episode, Sam takes your calls ahead of the kick-off of the Women's Super League in England this weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sep 20, 2024•37 min
Good Vibes on a Thursday! Sam and Lynn get together to look back at a big NWSL weekend that included an infamous "night night" from Trinity Rodman, a Portland slip and slide, and some surprising and unsettling comments from Houston's Diana Ordóñez. Then, they are joined by Sinead Farrelly, former Gotham FC and Ireland international, to look back on and celebrate her immense career. They discuss her comeback after six years of retirement, finding the mental fortitude to come back, and how it was ...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Sam is joined by Angel City and New Zealand defender Ali Riley to talk through the joy of playing for her hometown team in Los Angeles, what it meant to her to play a World Cup in New Zealand, and how she is still making an impact on and off the pitch while she recovers from injury. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Sep 17, 2024•49 min
Sam is joined by Bay FC and Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji to discuss how she fell in love with football, why she was so excited to come to the NWSL, and the foundation she has launched to support the next generation of young footballers in Zambia. For more on Racheal's foundation, visit https://rkundananjifoundation.org/ . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Sep 12, 2024•44 min
In a blink, Alex Morgan, USWNT talisman, the face of the Women's Game in so many ways, stepped away from the game. Sam and Lynn take in the news and celebrate and remember Alex's best moments as well as the unsung things she did that would forever leave a mark on women's football both in the US and abroad. Later, they get into the other news in the NWSL, like Lynn's return from injury, two new big name owners hitting the sidelines, and the Ballon D'Or snub heard round the world. They finish with...
Sep 10, 2024•55 min
Sam is joined by Gotham and Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger to discuss her recent heroics as Germany took home bronze in Paris, her move to the NWSL with Gotham, and the incredible story of how she has beaten cancer twice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sep 05, 2024•38 min
If you've ever felt like winning a soccer match was like the fresh scent of deodorant - this Good Vibes is for you. Get in as Sam and Becky take us through the wild weekend and get on topic of streaks - when is the momentum actually real? And how does it affect the team? Later, they're joined by Tori Huster, NWSLPA President, to discuss the historic new CBA and get into some of the realities of how it will impact the players and the league. Last up, a question from an amazing listener about how ...
Sep 03, 2024•50 min
Sam is joined by Arsenal and England striker Alessia Russo to discuss her college days at the University of North Carolina, how much she is enjoying playing in front of packed crowds at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, and how the Lionesses have used their historic Euros win in 2022 to grow the women's game in England and beyond. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 29, 2024•34 min
You don't want to miss this very special episode - The Good Vibes Gang are all together!! This is not a drill! Sam, Becky, and Lynn are in person, in studio to go over every last detail of Lynn's Olympics journey: how she didn't make camp, when she cold called Emma Hayes asking to be considered, and ultimately, the unlikely journey that led her to making the full roster, scoring a goal vs. Germany, and eventually breaking her Gold Medal. The three co-hosts learn to Lynn, Laugh, Legsleeve in a wa...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 35 min
Sam is joined IN PERSON by USWNT stars Rose Lavelle and Emily Sonnett to break down how the USWNT won GOLD in Paris. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Aug 26, 2024•38 min
Sam is joined by England captain and Arsenal defender Leah Williamson to talk through her 18 years at Arsenal, that seismic 2022 Euros win for the Lionesses, and who her fashion icons are. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Aug 22, 2024•35 min
LIVE FROM NEW YORK CITY, Sam and Rog sit down with the stars of Chelsea Football Club for a night of nights to celebrate one of the most dominant forces in global football. New manager Sonia Bompastor, San Diego's own Mia Fishel and club heroes Erin Cuthbert and Aggie Beever-Jones guest in a very special evening. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 15 min
