Megged: A Women's Soccer Podcast

In this episode, Abby and Sydney dive into Group D. Haiti finds themselves in a group with teams all in the top 15 of the Fifa Ranking. However, England is facing injuries and Denmark and China PR need to find a breakout goal scorer. So maybe this group isn’t as secure as it seems…Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney move on to Group C. With a mixture of tournament experience and inexperience, the teams in this group have a balance that has the potential to create chaos. Will Japan and Spain dominate? Or will a dark horse rise? Move your feet, this is Megged. Intro 0:00 Player News 2:13 Spain 4:32 Costa Rica 10:01 Zambia 14:55 Japan 20:57 Our Picks 25:45 Hot Takes: Kit Edition...

In this episode, Abby and Sydney continue with the second group in the  2023 Women’s World Cup. Shifting over to Group B, Abby and Sydney look at how co-hosts and in-form Australia look against the Republic of Ireland, Nigeria, and Canada. Is it too soon to dub this group the Group of Death? Move your feet, this is Megged. Intro 0:00 Soccer News 2:00 Australia 5:15 Republic of Ireland 13:05 Nigeri...

In this episode, Abby and Sydney get started breaking down the groups for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Kicking it off with Group A, Abby and Sydney look at how co-hosts New Zealand stack up against Norway, the Philippines, and Switzerland. With only two making it out of this stage, who will be victorious from Group A? Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss the reigning World Cup champions, the United States. Even with an undefeated record so far in 2023, there is a big question mark surrounding the squad, style of play, and consistency. The red, white, and blue have won the last two editions of the tournament. But the question remains, will they be able to three-peat as champions of the most competitive footb...

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss the addition of eight new teams from the 2019 to 2023 World Cup and what it means for teams who qualified for the first time. The Philippines, Vietnam, Morocco, Zambia, Haiti, Portugal, Panama, and the Republic of Ireland will look to make a mark as the eight teams featuring for the first time in the tournament. Will the expansion prove to be the right move...

In this episode, Abby and Sydney tackle the top half of the top ten FIFA ranked teams. They discuss teams 1-5 and break down the strengths and weaknesses of each squad. The United States, Germany, Sweden, England, and France are some of the front runners for taking home the trophy, but with recent injuries and poor results, will one of them be the victor? Move your feet, this is Megged. Intro 0:00...

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss the dirty reality of being a professional athlete: dealing with injury. With the World Cup just three months away, injuries play a big part of who is available for squad selection. Plus, it’s a truth athletes must deal with, constantly focusing on prevention and unfortunately, rehab. Tune in to the episode with a feature from Australian native and Western U...

In this episode, Abby and Sydney take a dive into the top ten FIFA ranked teams. They discuss teams ranked 10-6 and break down the strengths and weaknesses of each squad. Australia, Brazil, Netherlands, Spain, and Canada all have the desire to win the title, but do any of them have a realistic shot? Move your feet, this is Megged. Intro 0:00 Australia 4:51 Brazil 11:25 Netherlands: 15:38 Spain 19:...

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss periods in the Women’s game. They openly talk about this historically taboo topic and aim to normalize the conversation. Additionally, Abby and Syd share their differing opinions on the new World Cup kits. Move your feet, this is Megged. 0:00 Intro 1:45 International Matches 5:14 World Cup Kits 9:00 Periods on Match Day 13:15 Tracking Periods 20:36 Hot Take...

In this episode, Abby goes solo to recap the first ever women's "Finalissima" match between Brazil and England. She sets the scene for this power house match up and gives insight on its impact for the World Cup. Covering score lines, missing players and tactical changes, this is the perfect listen if you were not able to catch the match. Do not worry! Your dynamic duo will be back ne...

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss VAR and it's implementation in the women's game. Standing for "Video Assistant Referee", VAR is a piece of technology used to enhance call accuracy and, of course, add more controversy to the game. Abby and Syd will touch on the disparities created through the use of technology and the benefits that tech can have on the game holistically....

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss the record breaking increase for the Women's World Cup prize money and the impact it will have on performance. They'll discuss the financial instability of being a professional women's footballer and highlight key areas of needed improvement. Megged is now the official podcast of The Boston Dream! The Dream is a nonprofit organization that foste...

In this episode, Abby and Sydney invite their first guest onto Megged, Tiffany Sornpao. Tiffany is a current professional player and member of the Thailand National team. Listen in as the Megged crew get a first hand perspective on being at the World Cup for the first time and the nuances of uncharted territory: goalkeeping. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss new Washington Spirit signing, Chloe Ricketts. Ricketts is the youngest contracted player in NWSL history. They’ll discuss their thoughts on the pros and cons of becoming a professional footballer at 15 years old. Is this the future of the game? Stay tuned for the introduction of a new segment, rate it or hate it. Spoiler alert: there are some disagreements...

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss their experience with mental health on the soccer pitch, how that relates to the relationship with coaches, and the importance of communication between players and coaches when managing mental health. Stick around for an explosive hot take section where Abby and Syd predictably disagree on the efficiency of pre-wrap.  0:00 Intro 0:47 FIFA Pro Awards 10...

In this episode, Abby and Sydney chat about the finalized groups for the World Cup and the future of two top tier federations: Canada and Spain. Both teams are experiencing disagreements with their federations, leading to two different types of protests. They’ll discuss as much as they know about each situation, but are not experts! Move your feet, this is Megged. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 4:45 Match...

On the first episode of Megged, Abby Carchio and Sydney Cummings will set the stage for the 2023 Women's World Cup. They will discuss the location of the matches, in-person viewership, and the structure of the tournament. Stick around for the debut of the "Hot Take" section where they throw each other their most controversial football questions and opinions. Move your feet, this is Megged. 

Women’s soccer is on the rise & is here to stay. Upcoming events will make or break the trajectory of women’s football. Join ex-teammates & forever friends Abby and Sydney as they recap the ins and outs of the most important matches in women’s football around the globe every week. Keep up with the game from the perspective of two professional footballers who rarely see eye to eye.