Female Footballers

This week we catch up on what we've been up to here at FF and we chat about our upcoming Summer Mentorship Program! Registration is still currently open and we are actively still adding new mentors. So go listen to this short episode and register now! Enjoy!

This week we chat about Club Hopping. We discuss how the recent age group shift has caused families to change clubs for a variety of reasons. We talk about how there are positive and negatives to club hopping. We want to hear from you. Thoughts? ***None of the situations discussed are actual players or from the teams mentioned. Instead we have blended situations together to protect individuals ide...

BTG with a back to back episode! Join us this week as we interview Denver Summit's Jasmine Aikey! Jas is a former Stanford University player and Mac Herman Trophy winner! She discusses her journey and talks about there recent ACL injury at the start of her pro career. Enjoy!

BTG is back with an all new episode! This week Sierra and Maya interview Maddie Pogarch, a former NWSL player for the Utah Royals, Portland Thorns and the San Diego Wave. She currently player overseas in Damallsvenskan for the club Hammarby. This episode is amazingly vulnerable and is jam packed with so many good takeaways! Enjoy!

We are back and here to discuss US Soccer's Age Group Change. We know that there are so many thoughts and feelings about this and we try to provide insights from three lens': The Club/Coach, The Parent and The Player. We hope you can take some nuggets that may help your perspective and we would love to hear your thoughts! Enjoy!

This week we are back after an extended Spring Break. We are thrilled to chat all about our recent trip to North Carolina where we provided sessions at the Girls Academy Aspire Showcase Tournament! We explain the importance of our partnership and all about these awesome events! Enjoy!

This week we are joined by Captains University founder, Anja Koehler! Anja discusses her journey playing club soccer growing up in San Diego and how she made her way to play D1 at UC Berkeley and University of Portland. We discuss her time as Captain of both teams and what it takes to be captain. Enjoy!

Beyond the Game is back with an all new episode featuring NWSL and CBS Sports/Color Analyst Darian Jenkins! Jenkins chats about her soccer journey from UCLA to her NWSL and professional career abroad. She also chats about her current job as an NWSL and CBS Sports/Color Analyst. This is a great episode and we hope you enjoy!

This week we are so excited to have on Keely Roy! Keely is a former Pro Soccer player, a collegiate player, having played at three amazing programs, and currently is stepping into the world of pro beach soccer! She is an up and coming sports broadcaster and we discuss her soccer journey from player to media broadcaster. Enjoy!

This week is short and sweet episode all about our Confidence Cup! Confidence Cup is our first annual all girls soccer tournament on May 2nd/3rd in Morgan Hill CA! We dive into our why behind this tournament and the plans for an elevated experience for our Female Footballers! For more info please check out our tournament page: https://cinchsports.com/portfolio/confidence-cup/

This week we are thrilled to have Sadie Brown back on the pod! Sadie is our Mentorship Program Coordinator, Female Footballers Mentor and former Goal Keeper for Claremont McKenna College. We chat about her last few years as a D3 goal keeper, the value of her experience at this level and her exciting next steps in her career and journey! Enjoy!

We are back this week with an all new episode of Beyond the Game and we are stoked to have on Stanford Standout and newest player for Gotham FC in the NWSL, Andrea Kitahata!! Dre is not only a Female Footballers Mentor, but she is a friend and former teammate of both Sierra and Maya! This is a great episode with such a great perspective around the concept of person first, player second. Enjoy!

This week Rachael and Kassie sit down to discuss tips and ways that coaches can support female players in specific ways. This is a great episode for coaches of all ages and levels of players. Some takeaways try in your training sessions! Enjoy!

Today we’re diving into a groundbreaking effort out of UC Berkeley focused on a serious issue in sports science: the lack of research and data on women athletes. Despite massive growth in women’s sports over the last few decades, scientists have a glaring blind spot — most of the foundational data used in sports medicine and performance analytics comes from studies on men. That’s what a new UC Ber...

This week we are stoked to have the opportunity to chat with Healthy Sports Parents', Jonathan Carone! Jonathan's mission at Healthy Sports Parents is to cut through the chaos to help parents lead their kids through sports in a way that builds stronger relationships and healthier humans. We chat about how to be a supportive parent and some situations that can feel hard to navigate as a par...

This week Beyond the Game is back with an all new episode featuring Maya and Sierra’s former teammate, Bianca Caetano Ferrara! Bianca talks about her journey through sport, including her Brazilian Youth National Team experience and her National Championship with Stanford in 2019, while prioritizing her mental health, and her pursuit to work in medicine. Enjoy!

We are stoked to once again have Female Footballers mentor and the Northern Super Leagues newest and most fun League Champion, Vancouver Rise's Nikki Stanton!! We catch up with Nikki about her journey from leaving the NWSL and heading to the NSL. She discusses that transition and winning the NSL championship with her new team Vancouver Rise! Enjoy!

We're back for SEASON 10 with an all new episode to kick off 2026! Rachael, Kassie and Haley discuss what's in and out for 2026 and reflect a bit on what a great 2025 we had at Female Footballers! Enjoy!

ICYMI- this episode was fantastic and we have re-edited it to make it even better! Check it out! Let us know what you think in the comments:)

In our last episode of Season 9, we are thrilled to have on our newest mentor, Utah Royals Player, ALEX LOERA! Alex talks about her journey these past two seasons as she battled back to back ACL injuries. In this episode, you can hear her positive outlook and hope for next season as she returns to play! Enjoy!

The journey of an athlete rarely follows a straight path. For Jack Beer, that journey has included winning a National Championship with Georgetown, stepping away from the game to prioritize mental health, and making the leap into professional soccer—twice. From signing with New York City FC II to now playing in Spain with Mérida AD, his career has been shaped by perseverance, self-reflection, and...

We are super excited to have Karlie Lema (our newest mentor!) return to the podcast after her amazing rookie season in the NWSL with Bay FC! She speaks about the highs and lows as well as the lessons she learned along the way. A great episode about shifting your mindset around the roles we play within any given season. Enjoy!

This week our founder, Kassie Gray, dives into the topics we are discussing in our individual and team sessions lately! First up, she discusses burnout, as it's that time of the season. Next, she chats about team culture/conflict and last she chats about transitions. She also gives an update behind the scenes at FF giving some insight into her most recent trip speaking at the She Champions Sum...

This week, US Beach National Team player, Ali Hall returns to discuss her recent ACL recovery and her return to play process. In a day and age when ACL's are becoming an epidemic, hearing from a pro about the emotional roller coaster can definitely make one feel less alone. Thank you to Ali for her vulnerability and openness to discuss her journey! Check out the US Women's Beach National T...

This week we sit down with sixth year senior at UC Berkeley, Mia Fontana! Mia has defied the odds of injury and returned to play in her final season at Cal, having overcome multiple injuries. This episode is a great reminder that if you have a dream, you shouldn't let anything stop you! Enjoy!