The SoccerGirl Podcast

On this episode of the SoccerGrlProbs Podcast, we sit down with NWSL, Utah Royal's and USWNT's Ally Sentnor to talk about her journey from draft day to her experience in the league so far. We dive into what it takes to bring energy and elevate team spirit, how to handle pressure in a competitive environment, and the power of positivity in both training and games. Ally shares her insights on being a great teammate, inspiring others to chase their dreams, and how mindset plays a huge role in success. Tune in for an inspiring and high-energy conversation with one of the league’s rising stars! ⚽🔥 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with former USWNT star, Bay FC Founder and sports broadcaster Aly Wagner for a fun and insightful conversation about soccer, leadership, and the power of individuality. Aly shares what it’s like being a soccer mom (including the hilarious story of getting kicked out of her son’s game!), the importance of prioritizing fun in youth sports, and how strong role models shape the future of the game. We also dive into the evolving investment in women’s sports, embracing individuality for team success, and modern leadership in soccer. Plus, Aly gives advice to players with big personalities on how to channel their energy while thriving within a team. It’s an episode filled with real talk, laughs, and wisdom from one of the most influential voices in the game. Don’t miss it! 🎙⚽️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we chat with special guest Linda Martindale, a student-athlete performance coachabout the dynamic relationship between parents, coaches, and athletes ad exploring how they can work together to foster ahealthy, resilient mindset in sports. We discuss: ✅ How to build resilient athletes who thrive under pressure ✅ Why trust between parents and coaches is the key to success ✅ How toempower young athletes to be their own best coach ✅ The ultimate role of parents in sports &keys to effective coaching Whether you’re on the sidelines or leading the team, this episode is packed with insights to help you support young athletes in a positive, impactful way. 💪🔥 Website: https://martindalecoaching.com Linda's Game Changers Podcast: https://martindalecoaching.com/game-changers-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast, we sit down with USWNT and Washington Spirit star Croix Bethune—the NWSL’s Rookie of the Year and Midfielder of the Year! 🏆🔥 Croix shares insights from her incredible first year in the league, her experience playing for the national team at the Olympics, and how she’s used mindset, manifestation, and resilience to turn challenges—like injuries—into opportunities. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win a pair of boots from the Puma Lights Up Women’s Pack! ⚡ Enter now by clicking our Instagram Reel: Enter Here! Tune in and enjoy! 🎧⚽ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Lauren Tashman, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and performance coach who specializes in helping athletes optimize their mindset, leadership, and team culture. Dr. Tashman shares her expert insights on how to strengthen mental resilience, build unshakeable confidence in high-pressure moments, and overcome performance anxiety. With practical strategies for supporting mental health and thriving as both a leader and a teammate, this conversation is packed with invaluable advice. Whether you're a youth athlete, a collegiate player aiming for the pros, or a soccer parent looking to support your child’s journey, this episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to elevate their game and succeed on and off the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back with an exciting episode featuring a true icon—US Soccer legend, Abby Wambach! In this candid conversation, Abby opens up about life after soccer, sharing the challenges and rewards of navigating the identity shift that comes once you hang up your boots. She dives deep into the importance of reinvention and staying true to yourself in new chapters. We also explore the world of youth sports, where Abby offers invaluable advice to parents of young athletes, revealing what they should—and shouldn’t—do to foster a healthy, supportive relationship with their children in sports. Don’t miss this inspiring and insightful episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of SGP, we're joined by Gotham FC's Michelle Betos, who shares her insights on the importance of supporting the mental health of athletes. Michelle discusses why she believes there’s still significant room for growth in this area and makes the case for teams to invest in in-house mental health coaches. We also dive into the evolution of the NWSL, reflecting on the league's journey from its inaugural season to where it stands today. As a player who's been there from the beginning, Michelle offers a unique perspective on the league's growth and the increasing power and influence of its athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SGP is joined by Orlando Pride's Kenna Caldwell. Kenna tells us about not letting being cut from her ECNL team and having a Coach tell her she wouldn't be a college soccer player keep her from believing in herself. We also chat about what makes the Orlando Pride special this season and what winning the shield was like! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SGP is joined by Tottenham Hotspur FC and Australian National Team's Charlotte Grant. Charlotte tells us about overcoming moments of self-doubt before the Olympics and how she shifts her mind from negative to positive. We chat about why she thinks it's important to invest not just in the players, but the entire staff around the women's team. We also find out what masterclasses she's taken! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SGP is joined by Portland Thorns and Irish National Team's Marissa Sheva. Marissa tells us about playing soccer and running track at Penn State and why she believes being a multi-sport athlete actually prevented her from burn out. We learn about her journey from her injury and feeling like she didn't belong and how that can be a scary time but having a support system off and on the field helped her get through that time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SGP is joined by Kansas City Current and USYNT's Claire Hutton. Claire tells us about her decision forgo playing at UNC to sign an NWSL contract at 17 years old with Kansas City. We learn about her experience playing on the boy's high school team and what she's learned from her teammates at the Current We also talk about when and why we wouldn't mind a Coach yelling at us. Get your VKTRY insoles today at https://www.vktry.com/SBG20 and use discount code SGP20 for 20% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SGP is joined by Mexican National Team and Tigres UANL Women’s Biancca Sierra. Bianca talks to us about the challenges of coming back from her ACL injury and pregnancy and what she’s learned about herself as a player during this journey. We also hear more about her wife and her becoming the first openly gay athletes in Mexican history and what's it's been like to know they've inspired more athletes to feel comfortable in doing the same. Get your VKTRY insoles today at https://www.vktry.com/SBG20 and use discount code SGP20 for 20% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SGP is joined by former Notre Dame, current USYNT and PSG's Eva Gaetino. Eva tells us about the challenges of being a leader and what she learned about herself when she was a captain. We also talk about her achieving her dreams to play overseas and the challenges that come with playing there. We also learn how she overcomes failure, including playing in a new position with her mindset shift. Get your VKTRY insoles today at https://www.vktry.com/SBG20 and use discount code SGP20 for 20% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SGP is joined by Seattle Reign and Wales National Team's Lily Woodham. Lily tells us about the secret to overcoming mistakes, as well as how valuable self-worth is and embracing frustration, advice every athlete needs to hear. We also ask Lily about what it's been like playing abroad in the NWSL and what her first season here has been like. Get your VKTRY insoles today at https://www.vktry.com/SBG20 and use discount code SGP20 for 20% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SGP is joined by Angel City FC's Kennedy Fuller. Kennedy was captain of the USYNT and 2023 Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year. When she was just 16 years old she became a pro signing a three year contract with Angel City FC. We chat about her decision to graduate high school in two and a half years, committing to UNC and her time last year training with 4 NWSL teams and Chelsea FC. Kennedy tells us about how she deals with self-doubt, her reminders to herself about why she plays and the important role her support system plays in her career. Get your VKTRY insoles today at https://www.vktry.com/SBG20 and use discount code SGP20 for 20% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SGP is joined by Wrexham AFC's Lili Jones. Lili tells us about growing up down the street of the Wrexham stadium and going to all the games to now playing on the women's team. Lili also tells us about her time with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney the owners of Wrexham and being apart of the docu-series "Welcome to Wrexham. Plus we explain to her what a "pasta party" is and why her team needs to have them! Come watch the Wrexham AFC Women play this Summer! LA - July 19th Wrexham AFC vs SoCal FC LA - July 21st Wrexham AFC vs Tigers Femenil U-19 Portland - July 26th Wrexham AFC vs Portland Thorns Academy Get your tickets today: https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SGP is joined by current Racing Louisville Assistant Coach and former Canadian National Team, Carmelina Moscato. Carmelina played in three World Cups, won an Olympic bronze medal and a Concacaf gold medal as a player for the Canada Women’s National Team and a Liga MX Femenil title as the head coach. Moscato has coached at the college, youth national team and pro levels – and she has also been a league commissioner and a director of football – with her career taking her to Australia, the Bahamas, Denmark, Mexico and the U.S. Get your VKTRY insoles today at https://www.vktry.com/SBG20 and use discount code SGP20 for 20% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SGP is joined by current broadcaster and former English National Team legend Lianne Sanderson to discuss how her ability to see the field has shaped her as a broadcaster, how the game and leagues have grown since her early days at NWSL, and what pride month means to her. Get your VKTRY insoles today at https://www.vktry.com/SBG20 and use discount code SGP20 for 20% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast we chat with Canadian National Team and Washington Spirit's Gabrielle Carle. Gabrielle tells us about her belief in the growth mindset and how she continues to grow as a player. She also tells us about switching positions, going from forward to defender and how it took her a few seasons to accept the change and learn to love it. Get your VKTRY insoles today at https://www.vktry.com/SBG20 and use discount code SGP20 for 20% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chat with Harvard University and Canadian National Team's, Jade Rose. Jade tells us about her devastating injury that had her leave NZ right before the World Cup and how her team rallied around her during that tough time. She also tells us about how her time off the field helped lead her to finding her passion off the field to be a mentor to minority athletes in the sport and how she can be a resource for them. We also learn how Jade is able to balance college academics and soccer while being on the National Team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with former NWSL Kealia Watt. We chat with Kealia about the challenging decision to retire and finding her purpose after leaving the game. Kealia tells us about how becoming a mom is the best thing to ever happen to her. We have a heartfelt discussion on the challenges of parenting while balancing professional commitments, emphasizing the importance of cherishing special moments with loved ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with Sports Nutritionist, Reilly Beatty. Reilly answers a ton of your questions about how to fuel your body as a female athlete. Topics we discuss include: -pregame/training food -post training fuel -foods to help build muscle -best snacks -favorite sports drink Check out more tips from Reilly at her website www.reillybeatty.com and her IG @reilly.beatty.nutrition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast we chat with Utah Royal's Carly Nelson. Carly tells us about her transformative experience of playng overseas and why she recommends it for other pros. She also tells us about the impact of having a coach who communicates transparently with their players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast we chat with Houston Dash's Belle Briede! We chat about: finishing training and practice on a high note shifting mindset for growth finding positives in adversity embracing discomfort in growth learning soccer isn’t your whole identity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast we chat with Angel City FC's, M.A. Vignola. M.A. talks to us about falling out of love with the game and falling back in love with it. She also tells us about the silver lining of her injury was discovering her self-identity outside of soccer and how to be a great teammate from the sideline. M.A. also tells us about having feelings of self-doubt and how she believes it's something prevalent in women's sports that we need to talk about more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with former NWSL and USWNT player, Amy Rodriguez. Amy is now the head Coach of the Utah Royals and tells us how her experience playing as a pro has helped form her own coaching perspective. One thing Amy wants to make sure to do for her players, as impactful Coaches did for her, is care undoubtedly and have their best interest at heart. We chat about how having a Coach who believes in you can have such an impact on a player's career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast we chat with Angel City FC's Meggie Dougherty Howard. Meggie tell us about her challenging injuries last year and gives great advice on leaning on others during your injury while remembering it is part of the game and you are never alone in it. We also loved hearing how her growing confidence on the field has led her to feeling more free to express herself in her game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

➡️Do you ever feel like it’s not ok to feel what you’re feeling? ➡️Have you ever felt wrong or “not tough enough” for feeling any of these things as an athlete? ➡️Has someone ever told you that you shouldn’t cry or be anxious? Today we chat about these topics with mental health therapist and mindfulness coach, Emily Perrin. Emily is a a former DI athlete and DI coach and helps athletes learn to feel their emotions in a healthy way. She gives great tips on all the little things (and big) athletes can do to improve their mental health! Check out Emily's website:https://www.perrinwellnessperformance.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the pod we chat with San Diego Wave's Amirah Ali! We chat about recovery, nutrition, watching more soccer and the importance of the coach/player relationship! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with Washington Spirit's, Sam Staab. Sam played college soccer at Clemson and is currently a defender on the Spirit where she was nominated for NWSL defender of the year. She also has had been awarded Ironwoman for THREE NWSL seasons, which means she has played every minute of every game for the season! We chat with Sam about how she stays game ready all season on and off the field and how she shuts her soccer brain off when she's away from the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with Rylee Foster who in 2021 was in a near fatal car accident, she was told by doctors she would never play again, after 731 days of dedicated rehab and hard work she returned to the field. Rylee tells us about why she thinks players should enjoy the moment and experiences in the present and the importance of believe in yourself especially when others don't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast we chat with Racing Lousiville FC's Katie Lund. Katie talks about the biggest differences from collegiate and pro soccer from a keeper's perspective. She also tells us about how she believes the key to her success is that when she needs to focus on soccer she does and when she spends time doing other things she can turn her soccer brain off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the pod we chat with, Gotham defender and NWSL’s Rookie of the Year, Jenna Nighswonger. Jenna tells us about growing her game in a new position and importance of having open communication with your coach during that process. We learn about how Ali krieger has had her back and given her the confidence in herself as part of the backline. She also tells her unique ways to get over her nerves, something we've never heard before but think it's a genius idea! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we chat with Angel City FC's, Elizabeth Eddy. Elizabeth tells us about being a multi-sport athlete in college at USC and how it helped her balance and destress. We chat about her belief of the importance of holistic health, eating nutrient dense foods and why she thinks that is the reason why she hasn’t had many injuries through her career. She also explains how she thinks in sports your teammates are your coworkers, and the importance of you have honoring and respecting them. And then she interviews us:) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with Domi Richardson. Domi had a season ending knee injury while playing for Gotham in 2022. We chat with her about her rehab and recovery and the importance of internal validation when you aren’t getting external validation. We also loved her advice to always put youself out there even when you are afraid because any experience you are going to grow, learn and benefit from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we chat with OL Reign's Olivia Van der Jagt. Olivia is currently the longest contracted player on the current roster for the Reign, showing just how much the Coaching staff and team believe in her and her important role on the team. We loved hearing from her about the culture of the team, the leadership of the vets and the genuine support and care of the coaches on and off the field. "You never know what opportunities will come, always work hard and do your best. Keep the dream going, you never know whats going to happen." - Olivia Van der Jagt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we chat with Australian National Team and Club Tigres Femenil's, Alex Chidiac. Alex told us about playing in different countries and what she brings with her when traveling so it feels like home. We loved chatting with her about playing the WWC in her home country and what she thinks it has done for the growth of the women's game there. We also found out we actually met (almost) a few years ago, only leading us to believe even more that the soccer world is small! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with Angel City's Elizabeth Eddy. We chat with Elizabeth about being a dual sport athlete at USC (Soccer and lacrosse) and how it helped her balance and even destress. We loved hearing about her passion of holisitc health and her belief that eating nutrient dense foods is one of the major reasons she has stayed injury free. Elizabeth also explains how she sees teammates as coworkers, and the importance of honoring and respecting your teammates. And then she interviews us:) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with Lousiville FC’s @nadi9nadim! We chat about her recently graduating from medical school and becoming a doctor while playing professional soccer. Nadia tells us about the positives she has seen in the development of the women’s game and her hope to create access to the game for females in all parts of the World. We also loved hearing about what keeps her motivated, including ultimately to be a good person, as a soccer player, as a doctor, and as an advocate. This episode is a must listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we chat with two pros and now authors, Ali Riley and Toni Pressley! Ali plays for Angel City FC and the New Zealand National Team and Toni currently plays for Breidablik in Iceland. We discuss their new recipe book, Girls Gone Veg and how eating healthy has positively impacted their performance. We loved hearing from them about their belief in giving yourself grace with nutrition, and the importance of finding balance, with fueling your body for competition while still being able to enjoy a cheat meal (or day). Enter our giveaway to win a copy of Girls Gone Veg: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyoXWZAuzvr/?igshid=N255b2E3emlwazJl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode we chat with Chicago Red Star and Puerto Rico National Team's Jillienne Aguilera. Jillienne tells us about what it means to her to be called up on on the national team and how proud she is to be apart of the team. She tells us how the Red Stars have benefited from a mental health consulatant and how finding the tools for personal success on the field are different for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with Angel City FC's keeper, Angelina Anderson. We loved chatting with Angelina about her growth from college to pro. We also discuss how much therapy and seeing a sports psychologist have become powerful tools to help with the little moments and challenges as athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with North Carolina Courage's Ryan Williams. We chat with her about how she has focused on becoming a "complete" pro focusing on the extras with fitness, nutrition, recovery, etc and how putting in the effort to do the little things goes a long way. We also talk about how she was recruited as a forward and then was moved to a defender, but she stayed positive and showed she was up for the job because she wanted to be on the field and be versatile.We also loved talking about how you have trust and a good relationship with teammates off the field it can help to translate to playing together as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with Penn State alum and current defender on the Orlando Pride. We chat with her about controlling the controllables and taking time to feel your emotions and grow from them . We loved hearing about how much she has learned from having Marta as a teammate, always wanting to be out on the pitch, enjoying the game and being the best person you can be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have former Stanford student-athlete and current defender on OL Reign, Sam Hiatt. We loved chatting with her about positive self-talk, taking moments outside of soccer to enjoy yourself and what she's learned from her teammates on the Reign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with BYU alum and current forward on the Houston Dash, Cam Tucker. We loved chatting with Cam about her journey to learning who she was outside of the sport and not letting her performance dictate her self-worth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millie Farrow is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Perth Glory. She has represented England on the under-19 and under-23 national teams. We chat with Millie about battling major injuries, OCD and anxiety in pursuit of her career. Millie remained determined to succeed and gives great advice to others on how to succeed in their own personal battles and overcome their own setbacks. Check out Millie's book, Brave Enough Not To Quit on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Enough-Not-Quit-Realised-ebook/dp/B0BWNYYCYV/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1693525747&sr=8-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with Houston Dash's Marisa Viggiano. We loved chatting with Marisa about always being prepared. Marisa also tells us about failing her fitness test during preseason her freshman year of college and how it switched her mindset showing up every day plus always being fit and ready physically and mentally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with Orlando Pride's Caitlin Cosme. Caitlin played college soccer at Duke before heading to play pro in the NWSL. We chat about how she believes college taught her to be a really good teammate and playing in the NWSL helped her learn what her role on the team is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with Ol Reign's, Olivia Athens. Olivia played college soccer at UCLA before signing with the Reign in 2022. We discuss her growth on the field and finding joy in things off the field as well, including the OlReign’s unofficial book club. We loved her advice to always bet on yourself and great things will come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices