Breakaway: A Women’s Soccer Podcast

In this episode, we delve into the ongoing intense battle between FIFA and Broadcasters across Europe and Japan for the rights to air this year's World Cup. We bring to light the astonishingly low bids submitted by multiple TV broadcasters, and FIFA's bold demand for more reasonable offers, and their threat to impose a potential 'blackout' in Europe. Join us as we share our thought...

Get ready for an in-depth exploration of the upcoming 2023 World Cup, a pivotal event that holds tremendous significance in legitimizing women's soccer worldwide! In this episode, we delve into the history of the Women's World Cup, drawing comparisons to its male counterpart, and the thrilling opportunity for the USWNT to secure an unprecedented third consecutive World Cup victory. Moreove...

In this episode, we dive into UEFA's recently released report titled "The Business Case for Women's Soccer" and explore the growth opportunities for Women's soccer in Europe. The report provides valuable insights into the current demand for Women's soccer, describes the fandom and how they plan on capitalizing on their unique characteristics, and much much more! Moreover,...

Join us for an exciting episode as we dive into the creation of the newest NWSL expansion team in the San Francisco Bay Area! We discuss the team's unique origins, being founded by four former USWNT players and investment firm Sixth Street Capital, who have invested in various sports teams across all sports in all parts of the world. We also explore the implications that this record-breaking i...

In this episode, Megan and Chase dive into the details of the groundbreaking partnership between the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and UKG, a leading human resources management firm. The multi-year, multi-million-dollar deal aims to address the gender pay gap in soccer and support the growth of women's soccer in the US. We discuss the significance of this partnership, UKG's com...

Join Megan and Chase for a deep dive into one of NWSL's newest teams, the San Diego Wave FC. From the team's history to their standout performance in their 2022 inaugural season, we explore what makes this team so unique. In addition, we discuss some broader team-formation topics such as how access to additional resources correlates to team performance, and whether there are teams out ther...

In the second episode of this two-part series, Megan and Chase dive into the role FIFA wants to play in the growth of Women's Soccer and the relationships FIFA holds between itself and the soccer federations it governs. We explore FIFA's controversial history with supporting women soccer players, dive into FIFA's multi-year plan for how it plans on expanding women's soccer, and dis...

In this episode, we tackle the pressing issues surrounding women's soccer teams in Canada, France, and Spain, who are fighting like hell for fair treatment and equal opportunities. Canada's team is taking a stand for equal pay, while France and Spain's teams struggle with toxic leadership. These challenges highlight the ongoing inequalities faced by women in soccer, making it more impo...

Join Megan and Chase as they discuss one of NWSL's most influential sponsors, Ally Bank, and its latest partnership with Disney to promote women's sports coverage equality. In this episode, you'll learn who Ally Bank is and why its sponsoring Women's Soccer, how Ally BANK and Disney plan to advance women's sports coverage, and so much more! Don't miss out on this insightful...

Join Megan and Chase as they discuss the SheBelieves Cup, a U.S. hosted women's soccer tournament that has been taking place annually since 2016. In this episode, you'll learn how the tournament is used as a platform to help all women advance in their professional and sports careers and amplify awareness around soccer-related issues and milestones. With the highly anticipated 2023 Women's World Cu...

In this episode, Megan and Chase share the story behind the events leading up to the new U.S. Women's Equal Pay Agreement and discuss what the agreement ultimately accomplished for women soccer athletes in the U.S. You'll learn about the challenges faced by women's soccer athletes in the U.S. and how the new agreement represents a major breakthrough in the fight for equal pay. Don't miss out on th...

Welcome to our first episode on Breakaway! Join Megan and Chase as they discuss Minnesota's newest professional soccer team, the Minnesota Aurora, and how its community-led origins have shaped the team's identity and plans for the future. In this episode, you'll learn about the unique story behind the Minnesota Aurora's formation, how the team is using its community-driven approach to build a dedi...

Welcome to Breakaway, a Women's U.S. Soccer Podcast! Join hosts Megan and Chase as they discuss the latest team developments, sponsorships, and current events in the rapidly emerging industry of women's soccer in the United States. Get a vibrant take on the growing landscape of women's soccer in the U.S. with engaging conversations and expert analysis. Tune in to Breakaway and stay ahead of the ga...