BFFR with Sydney Leroux & Ali Riley

 Olympic hookups?? Oh, we went there. This week, Ali and Syd get real about the Olympic Village—yes, the rumors are true—and one of them may or may not have had a hookup. 👀 Syd looks back on scoring her first Olympic goal and winning gold at just 22, and Ali shares her favorite memories repping New Zealand. They also unpack LA 2028 traffic nightmares and why the Village is basically one big dorm...

Sometimes we all need a little help! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts talk about mental health, the NWSL’s new mental leave program, and asking for help when you need it.  Sydney and Ali also talk clap backs to sassy social media comments, girl math, athleisure wear, what age is appropriate for dating and whether or not Sydney’s kids will be attending any s...

Becky Sauerbrunn may have retired from the field, but she’s fresh on the air! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts are joined by the U.S. Women’s National Team’s former Captain America, Becky Sauerbrunn!  Becky talks about her recent pregnancy announcement, her post-retirement career in broadcasting, whether it’s time for Ali and Sydney to consider retiring, an...

Julie Foudy is a soccer icon and also so for real! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts are joined by former U.S. Women’s National Team player, World Cup and Olympic gold medal winner, broadcaster, and Angel City F.C. investor Julie Foudy!  Julie shares her perspective on the incremental change over the years in women’s sports, the 99ers taking their World Cup...

Coach Jackie gets real with Ali! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, Ali is joined by Tik Tok sensation Coach Jackie to discuss her viral series, “Is She Gay, or Does She Coach Women’s Basketball?” The two discuss the current era of women’s sports, whether or not the word “women” should be included in things like the World Cup, and why Jackie is not longer answering the...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts dive into the realities of motherhood, being an aunty, and the journey to becoming a mom.  Ali interviews Syd about her parenting style, what its been like being a professional athlete and a mom of two, and if she thinks PET MOMS are moms, too! Ali also shares more about her perspective on family planning...

Syd & Ali are best friends FOR REAL! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts are talking female friendships – both on and off the field.  Ali and Sydney share how women supporting women helps in every aspect of life - both as professional athletes and in their romantic relationships. Ali even shares how her friendship with Sydney SAVED her wedding day! PLUS we get...

It’s finally here – the BFFR podcast! On the very first EVER episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts are holding nothing back. They talk about how BFFR came to be, Sydney’s recent break from soccer, and how stoked she and Ali are to be back on the field together again.  Ali and Sydney dive into their childhood heroes, how the women’s game has changed over their lifetimes, and w...

BFFR with Ali Riley & Sydney Leroux is a podcast for anyone who’s ever been called too much, too loud, too real, too emotional, too honest—Sydney and Ali have heard it all. But ‘too much’ is exactly the right amount. BFFR is where our hosts get to be unapologetically themselves—funny, bold, unfiltered—and finally saying out loud what they’ve been saying behind the scenes for years. If you’ve ever...