The SoccerGirl Podcast

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

The USWNT beat the Netherlands in a nail-biting PK shoot out this am! We chat about the game and our predictions for the semi-finals! Get 30% of at soccergrlprobs.co using code: SCORE30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We go over the USWNT tie against Australia and what we think of the group stage games. We give our predictions for the quarterfinals too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We go over the USWNT's 6-1 victory over New Zealand in their second game of the Olympics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first round of the Olympic women soccer games were today. We cover our favorite highlights from the games and discuss why we think the USWNT lost to Sweden 3-0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The state of your hormone health MATTERS as an athlete. The bottom line (and good news) is that we can do something about it. We can CONTROL what we can CONTROL to help balance our hormones on a daily basis. Enjoy this episode about our favorite ways to naturally balance your hormones! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time student-athletes can be compensated for the use of their NIL (name, image, and likeness). We chat with the expert Dave Morris, the founder of College Athletic Advisor and Michelle Meyer from the NIL Network about what these changes will look like for college athletes! College Recruiting Crash Course: https://bit.ly/36nDb1R NIL Network: https://www.nilnetwork.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rocky Rodríguez plays for the Costa Rican National team and Portland Thorns. Rocky gives us great advice on being a leader in your own way, enjoying the present moment as a player instead of always being focused on the future and how to have a relationship with your dad as a coach and as your dad. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The USWNT Roster for the Olympics is out!! We chat with journalist, Meg Linehan to breakdown the 18 player roster (as well as the 4 alternates). Meg is the author of 'Secrets of Success Insights from Megan Rapinoe's World- Class Soccer Career'. She has a podcast called Full Time with Meg Linehan and covers the NWSL and USWNT as a staff writer in the Athletic. Twitter: @itsmeglinehan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Father’s Day is right around the corner so we decided to chat with our friend, USMNT alum Jimmy Conrad about the best soccer parent practices to follow when raising a soccer player. We discuss how to best communicate with your child to create a positive parent/player relationship and show your support. We also talk about best practices for speaking with your child’s coaches (and keep respective boundaries). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#BEbetteyeveryday is Carli Lloyd’s mantra and what she lives by every single day. We loved hearing about her grind on and off the field which has supported her in joining the 300 cap club (currently only three members in history). Carli gives us more details on her strong belief to always be her authentic self on and off the field and how it’s helped her be successful in all aspects of life. We chat NWSL, USWNT and learn more about Carli’s mentality and work ethic. Want to win a custom designed pair of nike cleats, a Gotham Kit signed by Carli Lloyd, Allie Long, Midge Purce and the team and 100 dollars to soccergrlprobs.com? Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and share a screen shot listening to this episode to your IG story (tag @soccergrlprobs)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are celebrating our 100th episode with some of our favorite lessons learned from our incredible guests of the pod. Want to win a custom designed pair of nike cleats, a Gotham Kit signed by Carli Lloyd, Allie Long, Midge Purce and the team and 100 dollars to soccergrlprobs.com? Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and share a screen shot listening to this episode to your IG story (tag @soccergrlprobs)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast we have Sophia Smith. Sophia won the 2019 national championship at Stanford before leaving school to pursue a professional career. She was chosen first in the 2020 NWSL draft and now plays for the Portland Thorns. We loved chatting with her about the importance of always remembering why you play the game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelina Zadorsky plays for the Canadian National team and Tottenham Spurs. Shelina played collegiate soccer at Michigan and has since played in the NWSL, Sweden, England, Australia and Canada. She tells us about her unique experiences playing in different countries, choosing Michigan to play collegiate soccer and why you should find a school you know you can get minutes on the field (to improve your personal game). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shay Haddow is an expert coach and speaker on confidence and mindset for female athletes. After overcoming her own struggles of self-doubt and lack of confidence throughout her club and college career, she knew that it was her life calling to provide female athletes with the coaching that she wished she had. She teaches female athletes how to uncover their greatest superpower of all, allowing them to break free from their limitations and achieve their biggest dreams. We chat with her about the 4 actions to instill a bulletproof mindset to become a master of your time and habits to crush your goals! Currex insoles are a game-changer for SGP! Use discount code: SoccerGrl15 for 15% off your custom insoles at currex.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the pod we have Jaelin Howell! Jaelin is currently playing at FSU (she’s already won two national championships) and she made her USWNT debut this past fall! We loved chatting with her about choosing the right fit for her to grow and develop as a player, how to create positive energy from your pre-game nerves, and how much she appreciates her soccer experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast we have Washington Spirit’s Trinity Rodman. Trinity made history as the youngest player to be drafted in the NWSL last year and youngest player to score a goal in the NWSL. We loved chatting with her about her creativity on and off the field and her decision to leave college after her freshman year to pursue her professional career. Currex insoles are a game-changer for SGP! Use discount code: SoccerGrl15 for 15% off your custom insoles at currex.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast we chat with Dave and Haley, hosts of The Soccer Show, the new FA Women's Super League highlights show. A former pro herself, Haley played eight seasons in both the NWSL and Australia’s W-League. As the founder of Beast Mode Soccer, Dave has trained some of the world’s best players, including Alex Morgan, Rachel Daly, Sam Mewis, Mal Pugh, and Allie Long. We chat with Dave and Haley about their bigger SGPs, their favorite memories of the game and what they think of the future of the NWSL and USWNT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we have the incredibly talented defender Carson Pickett on the podcast. Carson played collegiately at Florida State University and for the USWNT U-17 and U-23 teams. She started her NWSL career at Orlando Pride before heading to the NC Courage this season. We loved chatting with Carson about her passion for the game and hearing her advice for other lady ballers to never take for granted the opportunity to play and do what you love! Currex insoles are a game-changer for SGP! Use discount code: SoccerGrl15 for 15% off your custom insoles at currex.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joanna was a pro player for 16 years, she played on the youth national team, USWNT, Washington Spirit, and overseas. She recently wrote a book with parenting and life lessons as told through the eyes of over 100 of the greatest women's professional soccer players of all-time. We loved hearing about some of those stories including Mia Hamm, Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan, Abby Wambach, Crystal Dunn and more! Get your custom t-shirt quilt today at projectrepat.com Check out Joanna's book Raising Tomorrow's Champions: https://amzn.to/2OzMd6J Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We will always be soccer players but when our soccer career ends, who are we suppose to be? Who else will we become? What will we do? It’s a scary feeling when your life that has once fully revolved around the game we love changes. This week on the podcast we chat with Meagan and Trevor two former college athletes who are a licensed professional counselor and psychotherapist at Crossover Counseling about how we can normalize/support these feelings and use the skills we all gained from athletics as a platform to find what’s next. use discount code: SoccerGrl15 for 15% off custom insoles at currex.us Blog: 10 Tips for Life After Sport: https://bit.ly/3u5RGB6 Check out the SGP FREE forum: https://soccergrlprobsuniversity.mykajabi.com/offers/m3KYpNTs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we have the incredible Jamia Fields of the NWSL Houston Dash. We chat with Jamia about her soccer career from playing at FSU to overseas to now at the Houston Dash. We also learn about her passion for fashion and her advice to other athletes about the importance of learning what your passions are off the field. Jamia also gives us details on the Black Women's Player Collective, which she is on the board of, and she explains what they hope to achieve and how we can support! Use discount code: SoccerGrl15 for 15% off custom insoles at currex.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emina Ekic went to University of Louisville and named acc offensive player of the year, had had 29 career goals/ 19 assists (and she only had 9 games her senior season due to covid. Emina was picked fifth overall in the NWSL draft this year and chosen for Louisville FC! (which is so cool she gets to play for college city/home state. We loved Emina's advice to not compare yourself to your teammates because each athlete's journey takes it's own special path. Use discount code: SoccerGrl15 for 15% off custom insoles at currex.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast we have USWNT and Chicago Red Stars, Mal Pugh. We talk to Mal about her decision to leave school and go pro. We also chat about her mindset on staying focused on what’s (really) important and advice for any player who is anxious about joining a new team. We also find out who on the USWNT gives her the best advice and most laughs! Use discount code: SoccerGrl15 for 15% off custom insoles at currex.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices