The SoccerGirl Podcast

Today on the podcast we chat with Orlando Pride's Julie Doyle. Julie tells us how she recommends players growing and developing as a player by doing something to take you out of your comfort zone: playing with guys, playing up a year or two, showing up alone to a pick up game, etc. She tells us about how one of her teammates was getting on her at practice but once she shifted her mindset she saw that her teammate genuinely wanted to help her. We also loved her advice to treat every time you play as an opportunity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have Chicago Red Star's Ally Schlegel. Ally talks about enjoying the process of becoming a pro, enjoying putting more intentions in everything she does off the field to make her more successful like; nutrition, sleep, recovery, film, journal etc. We also loved hearing how she is able to play with freedom and joy and not let the fear of failing hold her back. And Ally reminded us of important advice she got from one of her coach's that your bring value to your team when your not scoring goals, you can't focus solely on that aspect of your game to determine your success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with UNC alum and current defender on the Washington Spirit, Amber Brooks. We loved hearing from Amber about conversations had within the team and with Coach on the importance to bring your three unique strengths (on the field and off) to each game to make the team successful as a whole. We chatted about her mentality to always give everything 100% and put her full effort into whatever she is doing. And we love her advice that not every training will look the same but to always give whatever your "100%" is that day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with NWSL and Ghana national team's Jennifer Cudjoe. We chat about her recent focus on the importance of mental health and how helpful her mentors have been in supporting her. We also discuss why she waited till she was ready to go pro. Jennifer also tells us about advocating for her national team’s rights and coming back as a player but also to help improve the structure of the team and help make a change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are celebrating our 200th episode with some fun rapid fire questions with yours truly, SGP! And to extend our thanks to our amazing listeners we are giving away 3 pairs of cleats, check out our Instagram on how to enter: https://bit.ly/3WqWEYH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with Angel City FC Jasmyne Spencer. We chat about her experience so far at Angel City, including playing in a new position. We also loved hearing from her more about the importance of young Black athletes seeing themselves represented on the field, and a great reminder to all of us of the crucial role of Black culture in sports and in the NWSL. Jasmyne also tells us about her passion off the field, her company Jas It Up, a sustainable clothing brand she created. Check it out: jasitupofficial.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have soccer superstar sisters Alyssa and Gisele Thompson who made history as Nike's first high school athletes. Alyssa made her USWNT debut last Fall and is currently playing for Angel City Fc and Giselle played for the USYNT at the U-17 World Cup. We loved chatting with them both about how much they've enjoyed growing up playing together and how supportive they are of each other. We also enjoyed hearing about how they balance playing with being high school students and having a social life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with OL Reign’s Elyse Bennett. Elyse gives advice to parents and young athletes on following their own path in sports and whatever they are passionate about, believing that's the key to not burning out. We loved hearing about her own journey to play professional and her advice to injured players to put the same energy and effort into rehab as you do for training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with Canadian National Team and Lyon's Vanessa Gilles. We chat about the challenges in pursing a professional soccer career as a Canadian and playing in different leagues with different styles. We loved hearing about Vanessa's journey on learning how to communicate and be a leader by example. Get your Puma Brilliance Pack Women's Fit Boots Today: https://bit.ly/409jAMk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with Manchester City and Australian National Team's Mary Fowler. We learn about growing up in a soccer family and how that helped shape her as a player. We loved hearing about her advice to younger athletes to find out what their weaknesses are and focus on trying to improve and tweak those little parts of your game. She also tells us how she likes to watch film back right after playing so she can see solutions to any mistakes she makes and not focus just on the bad but on the good parts of the film. Get your Puma Brilliance Pack Women's Fit Boots Today: https://bit.ly/409jAMk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast we chat with USWNT legend Shannon Boxx. We chat about the current USWNT team and NWSL, her hopes for the future of the league and becoming a part owner of Angel City FC. We also learn so much from Shannon about playing with an autoimmune disease, the challenges that came with playing with lupus and how once she told her teammates how incredible their support was. Shannon's company: Ethosmentality.com Get your Puma Brilliance Pack Women's Fit Boots Today: https://bit.ly/409jAMk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with Canadian National Team and Juventus FC's Julia Grosso. Julia tells us about coming out of her comfort zone by playing in Italy and how her game has grown and elevated so much by challenging herself to do so. She also chats with us about what she loves most about the Canadian National team and the benefits of having a team mental health coach. We loved hearing about how much she loves cleats and her favorite recent boots being the women's puma futures! We love them so much we are giving away 30 PAIRS OF THEM. Click the link to enter to win a pair: https://www.instagram.com/p/CqEUUP3plnw/ Contest ends April 9th! Goodluck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast we chat with Angel City FC defender, Paige Nielsen. Paige tells us about her journey back from her blood clot injury (from the first day of preseason last year) and what the recovery process looked like. She also tells us about why her biggest mentor was her mom and how she always believed that her kids could always do whatever they put their mind to and undoubtedly believed in them. We loved hearing her talk about the importance of having people who see your potential and lift you up surround you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with FSU alum and current NC Courage pro, Malia Berkely. We chat with Malia about playing overseas in France, how she grew as a player there and her biggest advice to joining a new team, embrace it! She also talks about how quickly things can change in women's soccer, how you will be challenged but to stick with it and stay true to yourself and your journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with OL Reign's Marley Canales. We chat with Marley about how being goal-oriented can help in your success both on and off the field. We also loved hearing Marley talk about the impact of team culture on the OL Reign and the importance of how helping your team in anyway you can! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have OL Reign and Brazilian National Team's Angelina Alonso Costantino. Angelina tells us about her ACL injury and recovery with the support of her teammates, staff and trainers. We also find out about the biggest difference betweens living and playing in Brazil vs US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with Canadian National team and Houston Dash's Devon Kerr. Dev tells us about how she grew up playing more than one sport and what she thinks others can gain as an athlete and person from doing the same. She talks about her humbling experience in college and how her Coach told her what qualities she needed to grow to become a better teammate and player. Dev also talks about the transition from being a starting keeper in college to becoming a pro and making the experience of being the third keeper fuel her to grow her mental game and bring her best self to the game every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have Orlando Pride and Brazilian National Team's Thais Reiss. Thais tells us about her journey to play college soccer in the states, the challenges off the field, learning a new language (and taking college classes in that language) to leading by example on her college team and being a big part of the growth to the next level for the team. Thais also talks about what it's like now playing alongside her soccer idol Marta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with Chicago Red Stars keeper, Emily Boyd. We chat with Emily about her hopes for the 2023 season with a very new and young Chicago Red Stars team and how to treat new teammates to feel welcome and comfortable. Emily is really passionate about nutrition and having healthy foods available to everyone. We loved hearing tips from her on how to fuel properly as an athlete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have midfielder Nicole Baxter. Nicole played on Gotham FC last year and before that played professionally in Sweden. Nicole tells us about her journey, from graduating college to getting a desk job and finding out she had lyme disease which caused her to take a step back. Part of her recovery was living a "stress-free" life which included for Nicole an outlet to have fun and that's where she picked soccer back up and led her to playing professionally. We also learned about her belief in the power of social media being able to show not just the highlights but the real struggles and moments of being a professional player. Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/soccergrl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the pod we have San Diego Wave and English Women's National Team, Carly Telford. Carly gives great advice on how to stay positive and be a supportive teammate in all roles. She also talks about how your comfortability in goal and strong mentality in goal can be influenced by how early you learn technique, and tells us about how far the goal keeper union has progressed since she was younger. Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/soccergrl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with Orlando Prides' Carrie Lawrence. Carrie gives great advice on owning up to mistakes, taking countability and growing from them, often it's the harder path to take but you'll learn the most about yourself from it. She also chats with us about her growth on the mental side of the game including shedding the "embarrassed" feeling of not playing in a game as well as how her game has grown on the field as well since becoming a professional. Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/soccergrl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat Savannah McCaskill of Angel City FC. Savannah gives great advice on how you can show leadership in different ways and roles on different teams, and that doesn't mean you have to be a captain to be a leader. We also loved hearing how she stays motivated and avoids burnout by keeping busy off the field and not letting soccer consume you at all times (even when you want it to). Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/soccergrl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on podcast we chat with NC Courage and Irish National Team's, Denice O'Sullivan. Denise tells us about how she has grown as a player since coming to the NWSL, including her mentality and her intensity. She also talks about the growth of her national team, how their passion and hard work has led them to making the 2023 WWC. We loved hearing about her taking courses to get her coaching license as well and what she's learned so far in doing so! Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/soccergrl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with USWNT and North Carolina Courage's keeper, Casey Murphy. Casey gives great advice to keepers on how to deal with the pressure in a tough position and balancing nerves with good feelings. She also chats with us about taking ownership and learning from mistakes so you can grow as a player. We especially loved learning about how she goes into every practice with 2-3 intentions, and which she often finds herself having after a tough match or loss! Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/soccergrl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with Chicago Red Stars' Ella Stevens. Ella played college soccer at Duke before being drafted by the Red Stars in 2020. Her Coach describes her as having a "don't give up attitude" on the field but we also see it off the field in dealing with a chronic back injury in college and learning how to properly take care of the injury and really heal rather then just putting a temporary band-aid on it! Ella also gives great advice for players who are playing in different positions on the field. Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/soccergrl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 dynamic of the team and relationships between staff and players. She also gives great advice to Coaches on how to have your team prepared in every type of situation and the importance of making sure a team has fun. Plus, she tells us the #1 thing she looks for in recruits- listen now to find out! Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/soccergrl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 research technician for the Texas Children Hospital and plans to go to med school in the future. Michelle will inspire you and make you want to push yourself to follow your passions and believe in yourself! Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/soccergrl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 athleticgreens.com/soccergrl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/soccergrl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 think about playing professional until her final season in college when she relearned her love for the game and decided she wanted to continue playing the game. She worked her way up from a practice player to a force to be reckoned with in the backline of the current champion team of the NWSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 by: Claire Larose @clairelarosemusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 in the NWSL as well as the NWSL/NWSLPA investigation that is currently taking place) and what we believe needs to happen to make the league and women's soccer a safe space. Meg Linehan is a senior writer for The Athletic who covers the U.S. women's national team, the National Women's Soccer League and more. She also hosts the weekly podcast "Full Time with Meg Linehan." Support the NWSLPA: https://bit.ly/3TeWUqR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and about her experience so far as a professional! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 1.4s Women's Fit Boot: https://bit.ly/3JcQ3KI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 time off the field to help at a non-profit adoption agency and tells us about her passion to help women and children. https://agapeadoptions.org/zoe-fund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your own highly customized cleat insoles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices