Gal Pal Sports

The Gal Pal Sports Show

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Emily and Lesley are wives and lifetime gal pals who watch a lot of women’s soccer and have a LOT of feelings about it. They'll talk about the important news of the week in soccer and the wide world of women’s sports, talk to some sports friends who know more than they do, and share moments of queer joy in an increasingly joyless world. So go ahead and hit that follow button wherever you get your podcasts, and get excited for another exciting year of women’s sports!

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Gal Pal Sports

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www.galpalsports.com

Latest episode

Jul 31, 2025

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Episodes

The Red Stars Cannot Catch a Break 05.05.2023

Lesley and Emily return from their week off, and discuss Bella Bixby's goal for the ages, and Gianni Infantino holding World Cup TV rights hostage. They review the current NWSL Table, and lament the latest piece in a long line of bad news for the Chicago Red Stars.

Main Character Energy 21.04.2023

The Pals celebrate the week in stoppage time stunners across the league and entirely against Orlando, they debate the finer points of VAR implementation, celebrate Cheyna Matthews' breakout performance in Chicago, and take the Paramount+ broadcast straight to the trash for dropping 30 minutes of gameplay. This Week in Sportsmanship asks the important question for Queer couples in a relationshi...

Closing the FIFA window 14.04.2023

This week's episode is about all things international window, starting with the Chicago Red Stars taking on the Mexican National Team. We take a surprise trip to St. Louis, and share some feelings about World Cup readiness. We celebrate Australia snapping the Lionesses win streak, and beg sports media networks to carry more international fixtures. Follow us @galpalsports on Twitter, and leave...

How do you solve a problem like Sophia? 07.04.2023

The Pals celebrate a weekend of Chicago home openers! They have questions about Kansas City and for anyone trying to defend against Sophia Smith. They talk March Madness, but never again about Kim Mulkey. Lesley dreams of a peaceful USWNT window, and Emily wonders when her kit will be in the mail. They take out the trash, and award the Sportmanship of the week!

A wild Julie Ertz appears! 31.03.2023

The Pals are back for episode 2! They debate whether Ted Lasso has jumped the shark, celebrate the first NWSL After Dark of the season, and are surprised by Julie Ertz's return to the USWNT. Lesley has some feelings about Gotham's new direction, and Emily wants Catarina Macario to come back when she's good and ready.

Horse Girl FC 24.03.2023

The Pals are back (for real this time) with a review of the NWSL kit releases, some early FIFA23 thoughts, and a few bold predictions for the latest NWSL season!

Bumper Cars and Log Flumes 12.08.2022

The Pals recount their trip to the Euros, chat about the road to the finals for the NWSL and WNBA, recent news from Gotham FC and the kickoff of the Premier League. In the second-half, they chat Arsenal: All or Nothing, the premiere of A League of Their Own and finish with an Autostraddle quiz on “What 90s movie made me gay” with…unsurprising results.

Not Mad, Just Disappointed 15.07.2022

We talk about the underwhelming WNBA All-Star Weekend Festivities, and ask what on earth is Vlatko Andonovski doing.  Plus! We share our new favorite TV show, and award the Sportsmanship of the week.

Abandoned Solo Cups and Spiked Punch 18.06.2022

This week we talk about our new housemate and then move into sports with the USWNT roster drop, a new mandate at The Athletic, and Sue Bird hanging up the sneakers. In Tv time we talk Ms. Marvel, The Tonys, and Love, Simon!  For more from Gal Pal Sports: Twitter YouTube Instagram Website

Pretzels and Off-brand Potato Chips 27.05.2022

We're back! The Gals catch you up on life at GPHQ, dig into some sports feelings including the NWSL refereeing situation, fining teams for talking about the situation, and the lack of appreciation for Catarina "The Cat" Macario. We also talk about our recent TV/Movie favorites and Lesley tells Emily if she has any chance of seeing Valkarie and Jane becoming GalPals in the upcoming Thor: Love and T...

Ep 9 - More like twenty-twenty-done 30.12.2021

Emily and Lesley look back on some highlights of 2021, test Emily's memory of this year's sports news with a game of "What is time?", and preview what's next for Gal Pal Sports in 2022.  For more from Gal Pal Sports Web: https//www.galpalsports.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/galpalsports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/galpalsports

Ep 8 - Becky and the Kids Are Alright 02.12.2021

Lesley and Emily recover from the Thanksgiving holiday with a recap from their adventures at the NWSL Championship in Louisville, feelings on Rory Dames' departure from the Chicago Red Stars, the USWNT friendlies in Australia, and the beginning of the offseason transfer moves. The Pals end on some happy notes around the new Hawkeye series and the future location of GP HQ. For more from Gal Pal Spo...

Ep 7 - Playoff Preview Party 05.11.2021

The Pals catch up from vacation and Halloween, discuss the idea of "emotionless" athletes in light of Carli Lloyd's retirement, and look ahead to the NWSL playoffs. For more GalPal Sports Web: https//www.galpalsports.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/galpalsports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/galpalsports

Ep 6 - Loud Yelling 05.10.2021

Tuck in, it's episode 6. The Pals unpack the last week of news, from The Athletic's bombshell article to the NWSL's reaction. We break down where the league fell short, and how it might rebuild to serve the players. (Spoiler alert: it's not by hiring more white women).

Ep 5 - The Washington Spirit are on fire and not in the cool way 15.09.2021

The Pals are back for episode 5! A lot happened since the last pod, and it’s mostly around the Washington Spirit.

Bonus Ep 2 - The Morning After Interviews w/ special guest Bria Felicien 31.07.2021

It's The Morning After Match Day 4! The Gal Pals welcome Skye and Sylvs from the Shea Butter FC podcast to talk about the #USWNT Quarterfinals performance, and try to get into the mind of Vlatko Andonovski.

Bonus Ep 1 - The Morning After Interviews w/ special guest André Carlisle 31.07.2021

It's The Morning After premiere! The Gal Pals talk about THAT game from the #USWNT, and welcome special guest André Carlisle of The Diaspora United Podcast to talk about Match Day 1 of the Olympic women's soccer tournament. For more André Carlisle: Subscribe to Diaspora United wherever you listen to Podcasts: https://anchor.fm/diaspora-united Read: https://www.blackandredunited.com/washington-spir...

Bonus Ep 3 - The Morning After Interviews with Special Guest Claire Watkins 31.07.2021

It's The Morning After Match Day 3! The Gal Pals welcome Claire Watkins of The Equalizer and The Southside Trap Podcast to wrap up the #USWNT group stage performance and ask "are we having fun yet?" For more Claire Watkins! The Equalizer Podcast: https://equalizersoccer.com/category/podcast/ The Southside Trap Podcast: https://www.southsidetrap.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/southsidetrapod...

Ep 4 - Anatomy Bomb 14.07.2021

Episode 4 time! The Pals get excited about the Olympics and the Olympic interruption to the NWSL. Who sinks? Who swims? Who sticks around in the middle of the table?

Ep 3 - Tomato Cage 08.07.2021

Episode 3 time! The Pals apologize to Tobin Heath, and feel very old talking about Olivia Moultrie's debut with the Portland Thorns. Lesley attempts to put all the feelings in her brain about the NWSL commentary into words Emily can understand.

Ep 2 - Tornadoes are our pizza rat 01.07.2021

It's episode 2! The Pals talk heat protocols and react to the USWNT roster drop. Emily has some notes for the LFG production, Lesley has some FEELINGS about ACFC's Crest NFT, and The Gals talk about the importance of coming out in 2021. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review! For more follow @GalPalSports

Pilot 24.06.2021

It's the first episode of Football is Wife! Emily and Lesley talk surprises at the top of the table, the gameday production's botching of it's Jess McDonald segment, and a pre-USWNT roster release discussion. They also look ahead to a VERY busy weekend in the NWSL. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review! Give a follow @GalPalSports on all the platforms

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