The SoccerGirl Podcast

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

This week we spoke with Matt Turner goalie of the USMNT and New England Revolution! We actually went to college with Matt and reminisce about playing at our alma mater together. We learn about his unconventional style of Goal Keeper and what he loves about the position. He gives us tips for overcoming difficult career moments that in the moment feel like a failure but end up shaping you into being the athlete you become. Today's episode is sponsored by currex insoles, check them out at currex.us and use discount code: SoccerGrl15 for 15% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast we chat with Darian Jenkins. Darian played at UCLA, and now for Kansas City. We talk about coming back from an injury and understanding it won’t scare coaches off from recruiting you. We also discuss the benefits to speaking to a professional (like a sports psychologist). Darian tells us about what she does as a mentor for Voice in Sports and the amazing resource of professional players/mentors they have! If you are a female athlete 13-22, sign up on voiceinsport.com to become a member today. As a VIS Member, you can sign up for a mentorship sessions with Darian Jenkins and other VIS League athletes, as well as access content and other amazing resources specific to female athletes. Please also follow @voiceinsport on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and tiktok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chat with Nationals Academy Director David Robertson about how to best navigate the college recruiting process as successfully as possible and what to do different in the recruiting process due to covid! We wish we knew all of this when we were being recruited and we're so excited for all the tools available now to current recruits that you'll learn a ton about during this episode! Check out our NEW COLLEGE RECRUITING CRASH COURSE: https://bit.ly/3qxSWvy https://www.nationalssoccer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast we have Danny Colaprico who plays for the Chicago Red Stars, and played college soccer at the University of Virginia. She had her first USWNT cap in 2018. We also talk with Danny about losing her Dad and how soccer has helped her during a time of grief. "So here’s my advice to all of you. Yes, losing a loved one is heartbreaking and I’m not sure the sad days will ever end, but one thing I do know is…if you find the light in every situation, this will make it easier. Soccer has been and is my light. Soccer has allowed me to grab hold of my struggles and fight them off one day at a time. When I step out on the field, I feel strength and empowered because I know deep down my Dad is right there with me. He’s here for it. All of it." Check out her blog on How Soccer Helped Me During a Time of Grief: https://bit.ly/3d5nNvy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we have on former USWNT and NWSL midfielder Lori Lindsey. Lori is now a commentator for NWSL and Nashville SC. We talk with her about what it takes to be a commentator, her time playing in the league and national team. We had a ton of laughs reminiscing about our time together working at the Women's World Cup and we find out what she thinks of the current USWNT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel is a defender/forward who played at Villanova and Rutgers and then in the NWSL for Sky Blue. Now Rachel is working on her post playing career motivating others to be the best versions of themselves. She currently is a Videographer/Photographer; Media & Marketing Director; Sports Psych Guru, Certified trainer and coach. check out Rachel's blog You vs You: https://bit.ly/3ac05Lg Twitter/Instagram: @rachiebret Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant Wahl is an American sports journalist who worked as a senior writer for Sports Illustrated and a correspondent for FOX Sports. He is the author of the book, The Beckham Experiment and hosts two podcasts; Fútbol with Grant Wahl and American Prodigy- the Freddy Adu Story. Twitter: @GrantWahl Fútbol with Grant Wahl: https://apple.co/2M8hj3I American Prodigy- the Freddy Adu Story: https://apple.co/3968u3j Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we have our friend Arielle Chambers, the voice behind Bleacher Reports @HighlightHer. Arielle just made the Forbes 30 under 30 list which is quite the accomplishment and we are so excited to chat with her about her about her hopes for the platform and being a female journalist covering female athletes in all sports! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode we chat with USWNT and Chicago Red Star's Tierna Davidson. Tierna was just 20 when she played for the USWNT at the last World Cup, making her the youngest player on the team! Tierna gives great advice on picking a college and the importance of recognizing the value for each member of the team. She also tell us about her personal experiences with self doubt as an athlete and how to grow from those learning moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we chat with Vanderbilt soccer and football kicker Sarah Fuller. Sarah plays goalkeeper for Vanderbilt and won the SEC championship this past season! The day after the championship game she was asked to try out for the Vanderbilt football team to be their kicker. She broke history as the first female to score a point in a Power 5 football game. Sarah didn't start her first collegiate game till her senior year but has great advice to other ladyballers on how to be the best possible teammate and positive player you can be! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we chat with one of our favorite players ever the incredible Kelley O'Hara. We chat with Kelley about what she thinks players should focus on when picking a college, what mindset to have when being told no and how she deals with injuries. Want to win TWO signed Kelley O'Hara USWNT jerseys for you and a friend? -subscribe to Kelley's Podcast: https://apple.co/37xjYeq -screenshot listening to the podcast and post on your IG story (tagging @soccergrlprobs and @justwomenssports) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which one of us would chose bagels as our only food to eat for the rest of our life!? Which one of us got pantsed in the hallway at high school? Which one of us eats on the toilet? Which one of us is irrationally afraid of the basement? Listen to our in-depth with SGP podcast to find out which of the three of us is the answer to these questions! We interview each other and ask some bizarre and hilarious questions. After a decade of spending so much time together you think we would know everything about one another but we were proven wrong and we’re laughing the whole time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode we speak with World Cup Champions of the USWNT's legendary 99ers squad- Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly and Tisha Venturini Hoch. The former teammates are now owners of the Team First Camps and still best friends to this day. We talk about playing together on the national team, their advice for players in today's 'covid' world and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Madison Hammond is breaking barriers as the first person of Native American descent to play in an NWSL game this past year. Madison chats with us about growing up playing on a 3 v 3 boys team, her career at Wake Forrest and what makes her successful now as a pro. We also discuss what she hopes younger lady ballers will learn from her as she makes history on the field while empowering others to do the same. Check out Madison's Blog: https://hammondmadison.wixsite.com/ourdailybread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"While most people would tear their meniscus while playing sport, I tore mine in a grocery store"..#benched SGP reads your most weird, crazy (and sometimes funny) injury stories and tell our own as well! text PODCAST to 877-329-2285 to get your hands on our newest gear! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s guest is Olivia Moultrie! Olivia is the youngest American women’s soccer player to turn pro, doing so in 2019 at the age of 13. We loved chatting with Olivia about her passion for the game, playing for the Portland Thorns, what a typical week looks like for her and all the different components of what she does that makes her such a successful Lady Baller. Olivia's work ethic and dedication is something that a player of any age can learn a great deal from! @olivia_moultrie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we spoke with Leslie Osborne, retired NWSL and USWNT player who since hanging up her cleats has become a mother to 3 girls, a Fox Sports Analyst and has started her own brand Sweat Cosmetics with three of her former teammates. Leslie wants to pave the way for other athletes to find and pursue their passions after the sport. Her advice is some of the best we’ve heard on the podcast and we all felt inspired after this episode! Social: @leslieosborne12 For 25% off at sweatcosmetics.com use code: soccergrlprobs at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we chat with Shawna Gordon. Shawna has played professional in the NWSL and overseas. Since retiring she now coaches and trains in LA while running her non-profit Football For Her. Football For Her wants to give all girls the opportunity to get football (soccer) training and mentorship from professional female players and sport specialists, regardless of where they live and what they look like and to create awareness about the opportunities out there for players whether their goal is to play professionally or not. They want to keep girls active and help guide and prepare those who aspire to take the sport to the collegiate and professional level. @_shawnagordon_ Shawna's Non-profit: https://www.footballforher.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we spoke with Brittany Wilson, professional goal keeper of the Orlando Pride. On the pitch, Brittany is brave, explosive and a commanding goalkeeper always looking for new ways to improve. Off the field, she enjoys coaching and chatting with other athletes on her podcast, ‘Before the Lights’ about their own journeys and adversities they have faced. We chat with her about the importance of mental health for athletes, what she's learned from her fellow professional keepers and what she does to stay sharp on the field! Our co-branded shirt: https://bit.ly/36nCOFH Ig/Twitter: @Brittany1Wilson Before the Lights: https://apple.co/30pvZzT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erica Suter is a certified strength and conditioning coach that specializes in working with female soccer players. She believes in long-term athletic development and the gradual progression of physical training for safe and effective results. She helps youth master the basic skills of balance, coordination, and stability, and ensures they blossom into powerful, fast and strong athlete when they’re older. Follow Erica on Twitter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitsoccerqueen/?hl=en website: https://ericasuter.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we chat with the humble and incredibly talented Caitlyn Schrepfer. Caitlyn made the decision to stop playing collegiate soccer and pursue her passion of freestyle which she now does around the World, competing against the best (and winning a ton too)! Whether you are interested in freestyle, becoming more technical or want tips on how to be more successful at being dedicated and disciplined in whatever you are passionate about- this pod episode is a must listen! Instagram: @caitfreestyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we chat with Seth Alan Taylor about ANXIETY! How to know if you have it, how to work on riding yourself of it and details about our new guide to 'Conquering Anxiety' co-written and created with Seth (coming out in a few weeks)! Ladyballers Guide to Conquering Anxiety WAITLIST: https://bit.ly/2RcOOku How to Know if You Have Anxiety Blog: https://bit.ly/2Rc1fNs Seth's Website: http://www.iannitraining.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each team has an array of different and unique teammates that we have labeled with some fun stereotypes, whether it's the team cheerleader or da bomb each plays an important role that makes the team whole! We chat about the teammate stereotypes we remember from playing together in college and what makes each one a vital part of the team! teammate stereotypes video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeX3wxHIHF8 teammate stereotypes video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-o2tRVp_6A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chat with Victoria Garrick this week who is a former Division I athlete and TED Talk speaker about the importance of mental health and body-image in female athletes. Victoria has traveled the country sharing her story while creating daily content to inspire and motivate the next generation! GRAB 15 FREE ANXIETY RESOURCES FOR THE FEMALE-ATHLETE: https://soccergrlprobsuniversity.mykajabi.com/pl/210615 JOIN OUR ANXIETY COURSE WAITLIST: https://soccergrlprobsuniversity.mykajabi.com/pl/208540 A NEW EARTH by Eckhart Tolle: https://www.amazon.com/shop/soccergrlprobs?listId=5CJZS5XQB0PX Check out Victoria Garric's The Real Pod: https://apple.co/32yZpeP and The Hidden Opponent: https://bit.ly/3b9pght Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chat with the Mewis sisters about what it was like growing up together and how it helped them become better players and also strengthen their relationship. We talk to Sam about her recent trade to Manchester City and Kristie's about her ACL injury & NWSL Championship with the Houston Dash! Asisat Oshawa Strong Is Documentary: https://youtu.be/42Q6HzMk_H4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chat with our good friend Dave Copeland Smith AKA Beastmode Soccer about training Alex Morgan, Rachel Daly, Mal Pugh and Emily Sonnet (to name a few, how he thinks players should be training during Covid and his belief that soccer should still be about having FUN! https://beastmodesoccer.com/ @beastmodesoccer cbs all access watch the Champion League LIVE for FREE: https://bit.ly/3g8VMkC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you are having preseason in a few weeks or it's being pushed back due to COVID, we have ALL the Do's and Don'ts for training and mindset at preseason. SGP will help ease all the jitters for how to do your best at preseason and stay sane while doing it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you are having preseason in a few weeks or it's being pushed back due to COVID, we have ALL the Do's and Don'ts to get you ready for your preseason. SGP will help ease all the jitters that come before heading off the preseason and make sure you are fully prepared to kick butt when you get there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We aren't always single BUT when we are we’re PROUD of it! Soccer girls can thrive and be happy on their own. This week we talk about 10 reasons why Soccer Girls are always (sometimes) single and proud of it. blog: https://soccergrlprobs.com/blogs/blog/10-reasons-why-were-single-proud-of-it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week SGP spoke with a young Ladyballer about the playing time and it brought up ALL our thoughts and advice. We talk about what to do to get more playing time, communicating with Coach, and how to stay positive. We wish we had this advice when we were playing in high school and college! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we chat with the amazing Jimmy Conrad! Jimmy played on the USMNT and in the MLS. Due to an injury, he had to leave the game...but everything happens for a reason! Jimmy is now a YouTube star and for years he has been entertaining us with his witty commentary and perspective on the game. Jimmy may be the most passionate person we know about the game of soccer and we truly love it! Follow him on social! He's hilarious! Instagram.com/jimmyconrad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of Father's Day we dove REAL deep into the world of dads in sports… Is your dad the over-enthusiastic “volunteer” sideline ref?! Or is he the overly aggressive "wannabe" coach dad?! Listen to this week's podcast to find out the 10 Soccer Stereotypes! Soccer Dad Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7Uhnn3LQgE&feature=emb_title Soccer Dad Stereotype Blog: https://soccergrlprobs.com/blogs/blog/10-types-of-soccer-dads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We wrote A BOOK (well, a second one! We decided to extend our College Soccer Survival Guide and talk about all things being a Ladyballer! In this book you will find pages of positive, helpful, hilarious and empowering advice about living the life of a ladyballer! On this week's podcast, we give a sneak peak to our book and read an excerpt from our chapter about Social Life! Featuring hilarious and heartfelt experiences, plus tips on training, nutrition, motivation, balancing soccer with a social life, and choosing the right college, this book is for the girls with bruises, turf burns, and weird tan lines who always find themselves saying, "I can't, I have soccer!" PRESALE ORDER TODAY and get $200 worth of freebie guides and ebooks: https://mailchi.mp/soccergrlprobs/presale JOIN OUR SELL OUT THE STADIUM CHARITY EVENT! Sign up for free or donate money and get exclusive event gear! www.SellOutTheStadium.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chat with Indi Cowie (aka the best female freestyle in the World) about her decision to choose freestyle over playing professional soccer while at UNC after a bad knee injury. We also find out from Indi what it takes to be a professional freestyler, the dedication that comes with it and the craziest/coolest experiences she's had from performing! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indicowie/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices