The Women's Soccer Podcast

Halifax Tides defender Naya Cardoza joins the show to take us inside her journey from Ivy League collegiate powerhouse to the historic Northern Super League in Canadian soccer. In this episode, the former Brown University captain opens up about what it takes to defend the world's best attackers. She shares firsthand insights from her international caps with the Jamaica Women’s National Team (or Re...

Listener Q+A: Gotham FC’s New York Move & Spain’s World Cup Chances We made it to another big milestone, episode 200! In this special milestone episode of The Women’s Soccer Podcast, LDG takes a look back at where it all started and dives deep into the current state of the game. First, LDG takes you behind the scenes to share the origin story of the podcast and how the show’s production has ev...

Chicago Stars FC midfielder Emma Egizii sits down to discuss life in the NWSL as a rookie! Emma breaks down her journey from winning an NCAA National Championship with the UCLA Bruins to signing her first multi-year professional contract. Learn how the All-American playmaker overcame multiple major knee injuries to break out as a top rookie talent in the National Women's Soccer League and hear her...

Carolina Ascent midfielder Shea Groom sits down to discuss life in the Gainbridge Super League! NWSL Champion and veteran midfielder Shea Groom joins the podcast to share insider insights from her eleven top-flight professional seasons. Discover how her recent transition to Carolina Ascent FC is shaping her veteran leadership role in a new league landscape and uncover her proven strategies for loc...

Vancouver Rise FC defender Jaylyn Wright sits down to discuss life in Canada's Northern Super League! Jaylyn breaks down what it means to be part of Vancouver's professional women's soccer roster, the intense competition across the league, and how the Canadian soccer landscape is shifting for the next generation of athletes. She shares her initial reaction hearing about a professional women’s socc...

Angel City FC just made three moves that can’t really be understood in isolation: the $850,000 signing of Ally Sentnor, the departure of rising midfielder Kennedy Fuller, and the dismissal of head coach Alexander Straus. On paper, they look like separate stories, but in reality they point to the same shift in urgency expressed top down at Angel City. In this episode, LDG breaks down how Angel City...

Sam Kerr is back in the NWSL. In perhaps one of the craziest days of NWSL summer transfer window, Gotham FC reunited with one of the greatest goalscorers in league history while trading last season's Rookie of the Year Lilly Reale to Boston Legacy FC. At first glance, they may seem like two separate moves but together, they reveal exactly how Gotham views its championship window. In this episode,...

In today's episode of The Women's Soccer Podcast, LDG unveils his first USWNT World Cup Mock Roster, projecting the decisions Emma Hayes could face as the road to Brazil 2027 continues. He breaks down every position, the biggest takeaways from the recent Brazil camp, and the toughest roster decisions still to come. He also analyzes key position battles, including Olivia Moultrie vs. Jaedyn Shaw, G...

I am so excited to be joined by Andrea Kitahata, defender for Gotham FC and the USWNT U-23's, who is currently in her NWSL rookie season. We dive into her journey from youth soccer and Stanford University to signing her first professional contract in the NWSL. Andrea reflects on the challenges of navigating COVID-19 during a pivotal stage in her development, her experience training with Seattle Re...

The USWNT scored in the 2nd minute and looked like they were on their way to a huge result against Brazil. Just 12 minutes later, they were trailing 2-1, later losing by that same scoreline. In this episode, LDG breaks down the 5 biggest ways Brazil exposed the USWNT, from struggles playing through pressure and controlling the midfield to bigger questions about where this team stands under Emma Ha...

In this episode, LDG interviews Cate Hardin, a defender/midfielder for the Houston Dash. Cate reflects on her experience in preseason as a trialist with the Dash, debuting in the NWSL in front of more than 10,000 home fans, the budding young core that the Dash is building around Cate and her fellow rookies, plus so much more! Cate also discusses the journey of navigating the process of coordinatin...

With the NWSL heading into the World Cup break, it's the perfect time to look back at everything we've learned from the first part of the 2026 season. In this episode, LDG breaks down Utah's rise from surprise team to legitimate contender, why there may not be a clear championship favorite, the current MVP and Rookie of the Year races, and the biggest storylines to watch during the second half of...

On today’s MUST-listen episode, Liam is joined by Cameron Brooks, one of the newest signings for the North Carolina Courage and one of the most inspiring stories in women’s soccer right now. In this engaging discussion, Cameron reflects on her journey: from starring at the University of Texas alongside future professional and international players like Holly Ward, Emma Regan, and Trinity Byars, to...

In this episode, LDG discusses Club América’s dominant Concacaf W Champions Cup run, which sparked a much larger conversation about the future of women’s soccer in North America. After emphatic wins over Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit, LDG debates whether Liga MX Femenil has closed the gap on the NWSL faster than many expected, what these results reveal tactically and structurally, and why gr...

In today’s episode, LDG sits down with a true history-maker: Sydney FC defender and Junior Matildas captain, Willa Pearson! Besides becoming the first guest in the history of our podcast who is younger than LDG himself, despite her youth, her pedigree on the pitch and list of records broken off it is immense. Willa made global headlines after playing the full 90 minutes in Sydney FC’s opening matc...

In today's episode, LDG does a topic that is a little different from recent episodes (revisiting the show's roots from episode 65 when this same concept was done in the 2024 season, and 1 athlete in particular Claire Hutton has excelled since its recording, so take note of the 6 players LDG mentions today for the future!) LDG focuses on six players across the NWSL that he thinks are having a much...

In today's episode, LDG interviews with Tanya Boychuk, forward for the Montreal Roses and Ukrainian women's national team. With experience playing for Canada's youth squads, Tanya's career spans over two continents, competing across North America and Europe. Tanya began her professional career in Iceland and Sweden before she found herself back in Canada joining the Montreal Roses. Today, Tanya co...

In today's episode, LDG breaks down the trio of teams, that among the early leaders in the NWSL season, have proven themselves to be above the rest: the Portland Thorns, Washington Spirit, and San Diego Wave. On the surface, these teams are delivering good performances through victories and points, but what makes their approach unique is the method by which they are achieving such success. In this...

In this episode, I am so excited to talk with Sporting Jacksonville and USWNT U-20 forward Ashlyn Puerta, who is currently leading the Gainbridge Super League golden boot race. A rising force in the professional game, Ashlyn's made an immediate impact in her first season at Sporting Jacksonville, quickly establishing herself as one of the most dangerous attacking players in the Gainbridge Super Le...

Fresh off one of the most decorated collegiate seasons in the country, rising defender Kolo Suliafu gave her first-ever interview as a professional in an exclusive and in-depth conversation with LDG. Kolo gives a glimpse into the path that led her to reach a professional level of play. Beginning with childhood memories of playing soccer and being a standout at high school all the way to deciding t...

This week on The Women’s Soccer Podcast, LDG breaks down what everyone in women’s soccer is missing right now beyond the weekend headlines and instant reactions. From Arsenal’s statement win over Lyon and Bayern pushing Barcelona in the UWCL, to Manchester City’s costly slip in the WSL title race, to the early-season identity trends already forming in the NWSL, this episode looks at the deeper pat...

In today's episode, LDG is joined by Fort Lauderdale United and Matildas (Australia WNT) forward Sophie Harding! We sit down with one of Australia’s rising stars to trace her journey from childhood to the professional game. She reflects on her earliest soccer memories and growing up between England and Australia, sharing how her family and multicultural background shaped her identity and approach...

In today's episode, LDG is joined by Tampa Bay Sun FC defender Brooke Hendrix! From childhood memories that instilled an enduring love of the game to dealing with the unknowns of post-graduation trial periods for clubs like the Dutch powerhouse AFC Ajax, the United States, and making her way from there to Glasgow City, Brooke tells the story of perseverance needed to build a career when the road a...

In today's episode, LDG is joined by Racing Louisville FC goalkeeper Jordyn Bloomer! Jordyn walks us down memory lane to her earliest memory playing soccer before moving on to share how her success at Wisconsin, earning Big Ten Conference Goalkeeper of the Year honors twice and first-team All-American honors, helped prepare her for the professional ranks. Jordyn talks about her experience going on...

In this week's episode, LDG discusses the reasons behind the return of the NWSL's vast unpredictability and why the league's stalwart super teams are beginning to face the consequences of it in a longer season with a more condensed schedule against higher-quality opposition. As the balance shifts among the league's teams and even the best-performing clubs experience inconsistency, tune in to find...