Style of Play with Julie Ertz & Kealia Watt

College soccer is at a crossroads. University of Denver head coach Julianne Sitch and University of Texas head coach Margueritte Bates join Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt for a special conversation about NIL, recruiting, and the changing path from college soccer to the NWSL. From players turning pro straight out of high school to the transfer portal and the pressure of big NIL opportunities, Julianne...

Major champion and golf trailblazer Michelle Wie joins Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt for a candid conversation about the pressure of becoming a child prodigy and what it takes to grow up in front of the world. Michelle reflects on the expectations that followed her from a young age, how social media and NIL are challenging youth sports today, and why protecting the joy of the game matters more than e...

USWNT legend Carli Lloyd and FOX Sports reporter Jenny Taft join Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt for a candid conversation about the pressure, preparation, and people behind soccer’s biggest stage. Carli reflects on her 17-year international career, the relentless mindset behind becoming one of the game’s most decorated players, and what it is like to now cover the sport from the studio. Jenny pulls ba...

Olympian and former Colombian national team player Melissa Ortiz joins Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt for a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and finding your voice beyond the pitch. From representing Colombia at the Olympics to tearing her Achilles just days before the 2015 Women’s World Cup, Melissa takes Julie and Kealia inside the career highs and heartbreak that changed her path. She al...

Sportsish founder Lily Shimbashi joins Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt to talk about building a media brand for the modern female sports fan and, most recently, bringing that perspective to ESPN. Lily takes us back to the moment she realized traditional sports coverage was missing the mark, the mission behind Sportsish, and why women should never have to prove they belong in sports conversations. The t...

Why are ACL injuries so prevalent in women’s soccer and what can actually be done to prevent them? NWSL pioneer and former NWSLPA President Tori Huster joins Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt to break down the issue and the groundbreaking research behind Project ACL. Tori shares what they’re learning about workload, travel, recovery and playing environments, and how that research could help protect the n...

Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt are looking ahead to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup as the field begins to take shape and the race for a spot on the USWNT roster heats up. The two break down which players feel like locks, who could still fight their way into the picture, and the reality of being on the outside looking in when that call-up doesn’t come. Julie and Kealia also make their case for an NWSL...

Fantasy football season is here, so Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt are putting their own spin on draft season! The ladies go head-to-head to build their ultimate women’s soccer teams, drafting legends from across the game and debating who has the strongest squad. This week, Julie reports live from the Bay Area while Zach rehabs, and Kealia recaps her night at the Ariana Grande concert. The two also re...

NFL preseason is officially here, and Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt are pulling back the curtain on what training camp is really like for players and their families. From the rise of WAG TikTok and gift baskets to the realities of supporting an NFL player through one of the toughest parts of the season, the ladies are dishing out the inside scoop from behind the goalposts. The two also break down the...

Two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion Morgan Gautrat joins Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt to talk motherhood, untold USWNT stories, and the forgotten chaos of the early NWSL. From winning two World Cups alongside Julie to playing with Kealia on the Houston Dash, the three swap stories about World Cup runs, the wild early days of the NWSL, and how far the league has come. Morgan also opens up about...

Spain has officially completed a historic World Cup double, with both their women’s and men’s teams now holding the title. Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt break down the electric final from a firsthand perspective, with Kealia reporting live from the match. Julie reflects on an iconic career coming to an end in Messi’s World Cup farewell, relating her own memories from her final World Cup appearance af...

The pundits had plenty to say following the USMNT's Round of 16 exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Christian Pulisic's early departure due to injury. Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt react to the criticism surrounding Pulisic, Mauricio Pochettino, and U.S. Soccer—including comments from USWNT legend Carli Lloyd. With Pulisic held scoreless throughout the tournament, Julie and K discuss the pressure tha...

The U.S. Men's National Team's magical run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a heartbreaking end with a loss to Belgium. Fellow host nations Mexico and Canada also saw their World Cup dreams come to an end in the Round of 16. Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt react to the tournament's biggest storylines, surprise contenders, and stars like Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, and Erling Haaland as they continue...

This week on Style of Play, Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt are joined by one of the biggest stars in women's soccer, USWNT and Chicago Stars FC forward Mallory Swanson. She's an Olympic gold medalist, FIFA Women's World Cup champion, and one of the most dynamic attackers in the game, Mallory talks about her return to the USWNT, building on Olympic success with Emma Hayes, and navigating the challenge...

For this special Father's Day episode of Style of Play, Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt are joined by their husbands and NFL stars Zach Ertz and J.J. Watt. The couples share the realities of parenting, marriage, and coaching their little ones in a two pro athlete household, and of course have an epic debate on which sport is the hardest to learn... football or soccer. Zach and J.J. reflect on their fri...

This week on Style of Play, Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt are joined by Canadian National Team star and Chicago Stars FC forward Jordyn Huitema. One of the brightest talents in women's soccer, Jordyn opens up about Canada's rise on the international stage, preparing for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, and the differences between the NWSL and Europe's top leagues. She also shares the story behind lau...

The Men's 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here, and Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt are breaking down the biggest storylines to watch from the opening whistle. Can the USMNT get off to a strong start in group play and build momentum early? Is Cristiano Ronaldo capable of delivering another iconic World Cup moment, maybe even a hat trick on soccer’s biggest stage? Which player is poised for a breakout tou...

Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt's first episode of Style of Play is officially here! The two are joined by Rebecca Lowe, known for her work with NBC Sports, the Premier League, the Olympics, and now the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Rebecca shares stories from her career, her love for Crystal Palace, and her journey toward the dream assignment... covering the FIFA World Cup. And of course, we tackle the million...

2x FIFA Women’s World Cup Winner Julie Ertz and former NWSL star Kealia Watt are bringing their friendship, perspective, and love of the game to Style of Play, a weekly podcast covering women’s soccer, motherhood, culture, and life beyond the pitch. Tune in every Tuesday for honest and unfiltered conversations about the moments that shape athletes on and off the field. Subscribe on YouTube or wher...