The SoccerGirl Podcast

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

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

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

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 love for scuba-diving. 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

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

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 at currex.us for your own custom cleat insoles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 currex.us for your own custom cleat insoles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the pod we chat with Australian professional soccer player, Alanna Kennedy, who plays as a defender for Manchester City in the English FA Women's Super League, as well as the Australia national team. Alanna gives great tips on what to focus on for training for free kicks. We also love learning about how to train and play in different styles of football, depending what team she is playing for. Use code: SoccerGirl15 for 15% off at currex.us for your own custom cleat insoles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jane tells us about how she danced and played other sports growing up. She talks about the different keepers from the NWSL who she has learned different keeper skills/tips from. We love her advice about not blaming others or make excuses but controlling what you can to be your best. We are doing a giveaway with Jane where you can win apparel from her new brand, Ace of Spades and some swag from SGP! https://www.aceofspadesapparel.org/about Use code: SoccerGirl15 for 15% off at currex.us for your own custom cleat insoles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast we chat with Angel City FC defender, Sarah Gorden. During the 2021 season, while playing for the Chicago Red Stars, Sarah was awarded Chicago’s first Iron Woman title after playing every minute of every game – 2,160 minutes through 24 games – and was a nominee for NWSL Defender of the Year. We chat with Sarah about her journey in college soccer and professionally as a mother. We also learn about her passion off the field as a model. Sarah currently is dealing with a knee injury and she gives great advice from her personal experience with injury and finding the positives you can gain during time off the field! use code: SoccerGirl15 for 15% off at currex.us for your own custom insoles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with NWSL rookie Ryan Gareis. Ryan played college soccer at the University of South Carolina. She is playing her rookie year in the NWSL for the Houston Dash. We talk to Ryan about becoming pro this year and what she learned in college soccer. We also chat about the importance of "remembering your why". We also found out how Ryan's Tiktok went viral. For 15% off use code: soccergirl15 at currex.us for your own custom cleat insoles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have UNC and Racing Louisville FC's Taylor Otto. We chat with Taylor about the independence you have as a player at UNC and the unique experience of being a student athlete there. We also talk about the importance of being coachable and taking in their feedback as well as her hope to always be a really good teammates and a positive energy on the field. use code: SoccerGirl15 for 15% off at currex.us for your own custom insoles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have Ol Reign's Ally Watt. Ally gives great advice to ladyballers who are currently trying to be recruited. We also discuss the impact and importance of being resilient during an injury and how to use work ethic to continue to grow your game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have Angel City FC's Simone Charley. Simone played college soccer at Vanderbilt as well as track and field. Today we chat about mental health and how to support our teammates' mental health. We talk with Simone about how being part of a new team that is learning to forge new traditions. We also discuss learning to find joy in the present while still working towards reaching our goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have AST Academy founder Jim Madrid and Fairfield University Captain (and former student of AST Academy) Hanley Courter. We chat about how improving your attitude and mental game skills can help us perform our best by identifying limiting beliefs and embracing a healthier philosophy about soccer. 7 fundamentals: Vision drives performance Open your eyes; Open your mind What you say is what you get Broad comfort zone =room to move Goals keep you growing Staying cool means controlling focus teamwork wins. https://astacademy.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have USWNT, UNC & Louisville FC's Emily Fox. Emily gives great advice to look at injuries as a pit stop not an ending. She also tells about her struggle to want to be perfect on the pitch and how she had to change that mentality to become an even better player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have defender Arin Wright. Arin tells us about what it has been like to be a professional athlete while also being a mom. She gives great advice to other athletes who are becoming parents. We also discuss the grieving process for athletes and techniques that can be helpful during it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Portland Thorn's keeper, Bella Bixby. We chat about her ACL injury and how she came back from it stronger than ever, while being more aware of body mechanics. Bella explains why she believes young athletes should play other sports and how it can help make you a better keeper/soccer player. We also discuss the new CBA and the impact it has on the players of the league. Check out our ACL Injury Risk Reduction Pack: https://bit.ly/3shwTN1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have Gotham FC's Imani Dorsey. Imani gives great advice on finding a balanced lifestyle so that you aren't defining yourself as only a soccer player. She also explains the importance of shifting the narrative around women's soccer to be a more inclusive place. https://www.bwplayercollective.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast we have Shea Groom, who currently plays for the Houston Dash and works with NWSL Players Association. Shea gives great advice on type of communication you should have with your coach and the importance of having a soccer IQ. We also chat about how being an athlete translates so well in the work force and why athletes are often hired because of their experiences from being one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have Sofia Huerta. Sofia talks about the challenges of making the roster and how to stay motivated and mentally healthy to be the best player possible. We talk about the importance of being educated about our hormone health as female athletes. We loved her mindset to get 1% better everyday! Enter our puma cleat contest here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZfRS6jpEAc/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have Morgan Weever, forward on the USWNT and Portland Thorns. Morgan chats with us about the importance of having an honest relationship with coach and being able to have real conversations with them. She also tells us about the impact two of her own teachers growing up had on her and how what she learned from them has made her want to become a coach and teacher so that other kids with disabilities can learn just like she has. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have Nike’s first collegiate athlete, Reilyn Turner. Reilyn is currently playing at UCLA. She has played for the youth USWNT and has incredible words of encouragement for college players that SGP loved to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last season, Ashley won the NWSL Championship with the Washington Spirit and also was awarded the Golden Boot Award. Ashley gives great advice on how she deals with the ebbs and flows of confidence that can occur as an athlete and why she believes comparison is something athletes shouldn’t do and focus on how you talk to yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have on Emma Checker. At 25 years old, Emma has already played professional soccer for 11 years. Emma opens up to us about mental health and injuries, she gives us great advice on how to overcome and learn from those challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have Dave Morris back on the podcast today! Dave is the founder of College Athletic Advisor and co-created the College Recruiting Crash Course with us! We chat today with Dave about what it means to find a mutual fit with a college, what to do if you are getting generic email responses back from coaches, what does a verbal commitment mean and tips for communicating best with coaches! recruiting tips blog: https://bit.ly/30Ccx6e FREE college recruiting email series: https://bit.ly/3F8piEr College Recruiting Crash Course: https://bit.ly/36nDb1R https://collegeathleticadvisor.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we chat with Brenna Smedley, co-founder of The Elite Performance. The Elite Performance's mission is to empower and enable female athletes (and their moms!) to cultivate true confidence, level up their performance, and unlock their potential across all aspects of their lives... starting with the sport they love! We loved chatting with Brenna about habits of mentally tough athletes, coming back from mistakes, and positive self-talk. https://www.kristinabreanne.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have USC Alumni, Katie Johnson. Katie plays on the Mexico Women's National Team. We chat with her about why she chose to play for Mexico's National team over the USWNT. We talk about her successful season with the Chicago Red Stars with her goal to help them get to the finals. We also enjoyed hearing from Katie the changes in the league she hopes to see that we have yet to hear a player speak of! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last year in 2020, when the pandemic hit, our business took a hard slide-tackle. Our National SoccerGrlProbs camps and book launch tour were cancelled. Orders slowed down. Practices, games & seasons were shut down. Overall, the game of soccer hit the pause button, things were quiet…BUT JUST LIKE YOU, ALL 3 OF US PUT OUR GAME FACES ON AND PUSHED FORWARD, STAYED POSITIVE & PERSEVERED! Check out Early Black Friday DEALS at www.SoccerGrlProbs.com at Noon EST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have 2021 NWSL Defender of the Year, Caprice Dydasco! Caprice tells us what it was like to learn to play a new position while at UCLA, going from a forward to defender. We also chat about being in tune with your emotions, finding/keeping your confidence up and not letting outside distractions affect you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have English National Team's Alessia Russo. Alessia played college soccer at UNC before going to play forward at Manchester United. We loved chatting with Alessia about her experience in college, channeling her nerves into positive energy on the field and what she's learned from her teammates on Manchester United (including Tobin Heath and Christen Press). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the pod we chat with Jordyn Listro. Jordyn grew up in Canada, played collegiate soccer at USF before heading to play professionally in Spain and the NWSL. She also has played for the Canadian National Team! We loved talking to Jordyn about the importance of mental health, staying the course and what made her choose to play college soccer in the states. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Barnes is the star defender of the NWSL’s OL Reign. In addition to being named an All-American while playing at UCLA, Lauren was invited to train with the USWNT, competing with both the U20 and U23 teams. She has played with the OL Reign since 2013 and played abroad in both Australia and Sweden on loan. We chat with Lauren about her passion in environmentalism and her creation of the MAD (make a difference) Kits, which includes everything needed to help an athlete to live a more sustainable life. We also discuss with Lauren what is going on the NWSL right now and what she believes can be done moving forward to making positive change and what we can do to help! Enter to win your own Mad Kit: https://bit.ly/2ZwPatZ https://www.madtravelkits.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liv Cooke is a British professional football freestyler. She was side-lined by a recurring back injury and led her to discovering freestyle football videos online. She began to learn the basics in her back garden and then left college early in 2016 to focus full time on freestyle. Since she has become a freestyle World Champion, world record holder as well as BBC Sport presenter and UEFA ambassador and an entrepreneur. Check out her new book 'The Way to Win': https://amzn.to/2ZhDqM2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor played college soccer at the University of Rhode Island. Taylor graduated from URI with a degree in marketing, Her company, Crossbar is currently working on a project to build a school for 300 children in Tumaini, Kenya, one of the poorest parts of that nation where hunger and disease are rampant. She (and her brother, Jordan) founded Crossbar by combining her passion for soccer with her overwhelming desire to make sustainable change in the world. www.crossbar.life Support the cause: https://soccergrlprobs.com/collections/true-love-collection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzApw5cXoTg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the pod we have we have Gotham FC assistant Coach Bev Yanez. Bev had a nine-year professional playing career across five leagues. During her six-year NWSL career, she reached the playoffs four times and was a 2015 MVP nominee. She retired in 2019 and became the director of coaching and technical director for Juventus Academy in Silicon Valley. We loved hearing from Bev about the importance of understanding the game especially without the ball at your feet. She gives great advice to how players can elevate their game outside the norm. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the pod we have we have Lo’eau LaBonta. Lo played college soccer at Stanford and currently plays midfield for Kansas City. We chat with Lo about her desire for a new standard and culture in women’s soccer as well as her belief in always wanting to be successful and win. We also loved hearing about her tips to supporting teammates based their own unique personalities and style of play. Enjoy! Get 25% off your first purchase on SoccerGrlProbs.com with code: PODCAST25 Don’t forget to give us 5-stars and write a review for our podcast! Your support means the world to us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have Bethany Balcer (aka Boats). Bethany is the first NAIA player to sign with an NWSL club. She played at Spring Arbor University and now plays forward for the OL Reign. She was named the NWSL 2019 Rookie of the year. We loved hearing about her journey from playing at a small NAIA to going pro and about her time playing professional so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kailen played college soccer at Clemson University. She currently plays as goalkeeper for Gotham FC and for the Canada National Team. This pst Summer she won a gold medal at the Olympics! We loved hearing from Kailen about what set this Canadian National Team apart and what she thinks made them so success. Kailen also gives great advice on how to be the best teammate and player whether you are starting on the field or cheering from the sideline. Enjoy! Get 25% off your first purchase on SoccerGrlProbs.com with code: PODCAST25 Don’t forget to give us 5-stars and write a review for our podcast! Your support means the world to us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley played at UCLA before entering the draft in 2020 and being drafted by the Washington Spirit. She made history in 2016 by becoming the first player in United States history to play in multiple world cups in the same year! Ashley has great advice on to players in high school to have a well balanced life and not just focus on strictly soccer as well as stop setting crazy expectations for yourself each season ad remember to have fun. Get 25% off your first purchase on SoccerGrlProbs.com with code: PODCAST25 Don’t forget to give us 5-stars and write a review for our podcast! Your support means the world to us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brianna played at UNC before heading to the NWSL and being drafted to Gotham FC. We loved having Brianna Pinto on the podcast to hear about her commitment to being the best teammate possible and her belief in being a 'failing forward". Brianna tells us her hopes to work towards creating and establishing wants a difference in the soccer community. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tis' our favorite time of year- PRESEASON! We read our favorite comments from our Ladyballers about how to best describe being in preseason without actually saying your in preseason. There are tons of relatable and hilarious responses! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We loved chatting with Cari Roccaro about her recruiting and college experience at Notre Dame. We also loved hearing about her podcast Butterfly Road, which focuses on destigmatizing mental health with guests discussing their own mental health journeys. Cari gives us great advice on how to shift your mindset while playing to create goals to smile and grow every time she takes the field! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We asked our audience what soccer stuff made them feel most nostalgic and loved reading all the funny responses that sent us wayyyyy back in time. Cue all of the nostalgia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices