The SoccerGirl Podcast

This week we have the incredibly talented defender Carson Pickett on the podcast. Carson played collegiately at Florida State University and for the USWNT U-17 and U-23 teams. She started her NWSL career at Orlando Pride before heading to the NC Courage this season. We loved chatting with Carson about her passion for the game and hearing her advice for other lady ballers to never take for granted...

Joanna was a pro player for 16 years, she played on the youth national team, USWNT, Washington Spirit, and overseas. She recently wrote a book with parenting and life lessons as told through the eyes of over 100 of the greatest women's professional soccer players of all-time. We loved hearing about some of those stories including Mia Hamm, Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan, Abby Wambach, Crystal Dunn and m...

We will always be soccer players but when our soccer career ends, who are we suppose to be? Who else will we become? What will we do? It’s a scary feeling when your life that has once fully revolved around the game we love changes. This week on the podcast we chat with Meagan and Trevor two former college athletes who are a licensed professional counselor and psychotherapist at Crossover Counselin...

This week we have the incredible Jamia Fields of the NWSL Houston Dash. We chat with Jamia about her soccer career from playing at FSU to overseas to now at the Houston Dash. We also learn about her passion for fashion and her advice to other athletes about the importance of learning what your passions are off the field. Jamia also gives us details on the Black Women's Player Collective, which she...

Emina Ekic went to University of Louisville and named acc offensive player of the year, had had 29 career goals/ 19 assists (and she only had 9 games her senior season due to covid. Emina was picked fifth overall in the NWSL draft this year and chosen for Louisville FC! (which is so cool she gets to play for college city/home state. We loved Emina's advice to not compare yourself to your teammates...

This week on the podcast we have USWNT and Chicago Red Stars, Mal Pugh. We talk to Mal about her decision to leave school and go pro. We also chat about her mindset on staying focused on what’s (really) important and advice for any player who is anxious about joining a new team. We also find out who on the USWNT gives her the best advice and most laughs! Use discount code: SoccerGrl15 for 15% off...

This week we spoke with Matt Turner goalie of the USMNT and New England Revolution! We actually went to college with Matt and reminisce about playing at our alma mater together. We learn about his unconventional style of Goal Keeper and what he loves about the position. He gives us tips for overcoming difficult career moments that in the moment feel like a failure but end up shaping you into being...

This week on the podcast we chat with Darian Jenkins. Darian played at UCLA, and now for Kansas City. We talk about coming back from an injury and understanding it won’t scare coaches off from recruiting you. We also discuss the benefits to speaking to a professional (like a sports psychologist). Darian tells us about what she does as a mentor for Voice in Sports and the amazing resource of profes...

We chat with Nationals Academy Director David Robertson about how to best navigate the college recruiting process as successfully as possible and what to do different in the recruiting process due to covid! We wish we knew all of this when we were being recruited and we're so excited for all the tools available now to current recruits that you'll learn a ton about during this episode! Check out ou...

This week on the podcast we have Danny Colaprico who plays for the Chicago Red Stars, and played college soccer at the University of Virginia. She had her first USWNT cap in 2018.  We also talk with Danny about losing her Dad and how soccer has helped her during a time of grief. "So here’s my advice to all of you. Yes, losing a loved one is heartbreaking and I’m not sure the sad days will ever end...

This week we have on former USWNT and NWSL midfielder Lori Lindsey. Lori is now a commentator for NWSL and Nashville SC. We talk with her about what it takes to be a commentator, her time playing in the league and national team. We had a ton of laughs reminiscing about our time together working at the Women's World Cup and we find out what she thinks of the current USWNT! Learn more about your ad...

Rachel is a defender/forward who played at Villanova and Rutgers and then in the NWSL for Sky Blue. Now Rachel is working on her post playing career motivating others to be the best versions of themselves. She currently is a Videographer/Photographer; Media & Marketing Director; Sports Psych Guru, Certified trainer and coach. check out Rachel's blog You vs You: https://bit.ly/3ac05Lg Twitter/Insta...

Grant Wahl is an American sports journalist who worked as a senior writer for Sports Illustrated and a correspondent for FOX Sports. He is the author of the book, The Beckham Experiment and hosts two podcasts; Fútbol with Grant Wahl and American Prodigy- the Freddy Adu Story. Twitter: @GrantWahl Fútbol with Grant Wahl: https://apple.co/2M8hj3I American Prodigy- the Freddy Adu Story: https://apple....

Today on the podcast we have our friend Arielle Chambers, the voice behind Bleacher Reports @HighlightHer. Arielle just made the Forbes 30 under 30 list which is quite the accomplishment and we are so excited to chat with her about her about her hopes for the platform and being a female journalist covering female athletes in all sports! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

On this week's episode we chat with USWNT and Chicago Red Star's Tierna Davidson. Tierna was just 20 when she played for the USWNT at the last World Cup, making her the youngest player on the team! Tierna gives great advice on picking a college and the importance of recognizing the value for each member of the team. She also tell us about her personal experiences with self doubt as an athlete and...

This week we chat with Vanderbilt soccer and football kicker Sarah Fuller. Sarah plays goalkeeper for Vanderbilt and won the SEC championship this past season! The day after the championship game she was asked to try out for the Vanderbilt football team to be their kicker. She broke history as the first female to score a point in a Power 5 football game. Sarah didn't start her first collegiate gam...

This week we chat with one of our favorite players ever the incredible Kelley O'Hara. We chat with Kelley about what she thinks players should focus on when picking a college, what mindset to have when being told no and how she deals with injuries. Want to win TWO signed Kelley O'Hara USWNT jerseys for you and a friend? -subscribe to Kelley's Podcast: https://apple.co/37xjYeq -screenshot listening...

Which one of us would chose bagels as our only food to eat for the rest of our life!? Which one of us got pantsed in the hallway at high school? Which one of us eats on the toilet? Which one of us is irrationally afraid of the basement? Listen to our in-depth with SGP podcast to find out which of the three of us is the answer to these questions! We interview each other and ask some bizarre and hil...

On this week's episode we speak with World Cup Champions of the USWNT's legendary 99ers squad- Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly and Tisha Venturini Hoch. The former teammates are now owners of the Team First Camps and still best friends to this day. We talk about playing together on the national team, their advice for players in today's 'covid' world and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Madison Hammond is breaking barriers as the first person of Native American descent to play in an NWSL game this past year. Madison chats with us about growing up playing on a 3 v 3 boys team, her career at Wake Forrest and what makes her successful now as a pro. We also discuss what she hopes younger lady ballers will learn from her as she makes history on the field while empowering others to do...

"While most people would tear their meniscus while playing sport, I tore mine in a grocery store"..#benched SGP reads your most weird, crazy (and sometimes funny) injury stories and tell our own as well! text PODCAST to 877-329-2285 to get your hands on our newest gear! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s guest is Olivia Moultrie! Olivia is the youngest American women’s soccer player to turn pro, doing so in 2019 at the age of 13. We loved chatting with Olivia about her passion for the game, playing for the Portland Thorns, what a typical week looks like for her and all the different components of what she does that makes her such a successful Lady Baller. Olivia's work ethic and dedica...

This week we spoke with Leslie Osborne, retired NWSL and USWNT player who since hanging up her cleats has become a mother to 3 girls, a Fox Sports Analyst and has started her own brand Sweat Cosmetics with three of her former teammates. Leslie wants to pave the way for other athletes to find and pursue their passions after the sport. Her advice is some of the best we’ve heard on the podcast and we...

This week we chat with Shawna Gordon. Shawna has played professional in the NWSL and overseas. Since retiring she now coaches and trains in LA while running her non-profit Football For Her. Football For Her wants to give all girls the opportunity to get football (soccer) training and mentorship from professional female players and sport specialists, regardless of where they live and what they look...

This week we spoke with Brittany Wilson, professional goal keeper of the Orlando Pride. On the pitch, Brittany is brave, explosive and a commanding goalkeeper always looking for new ways to improve. Off the field, she enjoys coaching and chatting with other athletes on her podcast, ‘Before the Lights’ about their own journeys and adversities they have faced. We chat with her about the importance o...