The Women's Soccer Podcast

In this episode, LDG is honored to be joined by FC Union Berlin and Belgium WNT Midfielder Hannah Euerlings! Hannah walks us down memory lane to her earliest memory playing soccer before moving on to the day she was called up to the national team in 2020. She opens up about the experience playing her first cap in a 4-0 win over Switzerland to playing in the UEFA Women’s Euros in 2022 and 2025. She...

In today's episode, LDG is honored to chat with Dallas Trinity and USWNT U-23 defender, Lauren Flynn! Lauren is a standout defender who had an incredibly successful college career at Florida State University, winning the 2023 College Cup Most Outstanding Defensive Player. With her extensive experience in competitive environments, including the US Women's Youth National Teams, the Utah Royalsand he...

In today's episode, LDG is honored to be joined by Mexican WNT and Club América Femenil defender, Karina Rodriguez! Karina discusses her first senior national team call-up, the emotions involved, and what stood out to her as she transitioned into the senior national team. She also shares her experience of playing alongside her sister, Anika Rodriguez, in college and with the Mexican national team,...

What does it really mean to be part of a supporter’s group? Why are they so important to the evolving soccer culture in the US, in women's soccer, + the NWSL specifically, and what does Cloud 9 do on a day-to-day basis, but also to push the sport forward through advocacy outside of cheering on Gotham for 90 minutes? In this episode, LDG asks these questions and is honored to be joined by the two p...

In today's episode, LDG is joined by SGS Essen and Belgium WNT defender Shari Van Belle! Shari talks about her first senior national team call-up, the emotions involved, and what stood out for her as she transitioned into the senior national team. From there, she shares her transition from the Belgian league to Germany, and what drew her to the Frauen Bundesliga and SGS Essen. The conversation wil...

In this episode, LDG breaks down every aspect of the NWSL opening weekend! LDG goes match by match across the weekend of play, in chronological order, and focuses on the smallest details you might have missed in each match, as well as the overarching themes and early storylines to keep an eye on. He analyzes what the first weekend of games revealed about the teams’ identities, especially expansion...

In today's episode, LDG is joined by Brooklyn FC midfielder Jess Garziano! Jess discusses her time with St. John’s University’s women’s soccer team, where she was able to make an immediate impact and finish her career as the program’s all-time assist leader. She shares how her experience in college soccer prepared her for her professional journey and how experiences like playing in the USL W-Leagu...

In this episode, LDG breaks down every club's roster and chances this season ahead of the 2026 NWSL season. From offseason moves and key returning stars to tactical questions and breakout candidates, LDG answers lingering questions after a hectic offseason, which saw numerous coaches and players switching clubs (the former of which had many moves that made little sense) Which teams are ready to co...

In today's episode, LDG previews the Gotham FC 2026 NWSL season alongside Cloud 9 members Nat and Marge! Over the course of today's conversation, Nat, Marge and I talk about Gotham’s incredible championship run and break down everything that’s happened since the final whistle in San Jose and the NYC victory parade. First off, we’ll look back at the rollercoaster ride that was last season, from mak...

In today's MUST-listen episode, LDG interviews Bay FC and USWNT U-23 midfielder Hannah Bebar! In this fascinating conversation, Hannah takes us inside the Bay FC training environment, shares her experience in the USWNT senior national team camp, and discusses how she reacted to her call-up news and the news of Emma Coates' hiring to the Bay. She also shares her reflections on her rookie season, pl...

In today's episode, Liam analyzes the USWNT's opening match of the 2026 She Believes Cup, with a 2–0 win over Argentina that extended their unbeaten start to the year and recorded a third straight clean sheet. This episode breaks down the performance through a tactical lens, looking at the evolving shape of the team in and out of possession, Lindsey Heaps dropping into build-up, the role fullbacks...

In today's MUST-listen episode, LDG interviews San Diego Wave and Jamaica WNT defender Mimi Van Zanten, one of the top teams in the National Women's Soccer League, widely regarded as the world's most competitive women's soccer league. In this engaging discussion, Mimi takes us inside the San Diego Wave FC training environment, explains why she left university early to join the Wave, what made San...

In this episode, LDG looks ahead to the jam-packed year of international women's soccer that 2026 poses by curating a list of the 10 most pressing questions and storylines he is going to keep a finger on this year, and providing his best guess as to how these dilemmas will play out in 2026. He touches upon his thoughts and queries surrounding the USWNT, 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying, the Spain...

In this episode, LDG interviews Karin Muya, a forward for Charlton Athletic Women. Karin reflects on her time playing college soccer in America, Charlton's incredible undefeated form this season, growing up in Chelsea's youth academy and senior team under Emma Hayes, and so much more! Karin also discusses her goals in football moving forward, the legacy she hopes to leave at Charlton, why Charlton...

In this episode, LDG debriefs Croix Bethune's 1 million dollar move from the Washington Spirit to KC Current + Claire Hutton's 1.1 million Transfer to Bay FC! He also shares his opinions on two beloved players making a move at this time in the offseason, what this new era of Bay FC, with a new coaching/sporting staff, seems to be built around, and how this move asserts Bay into the playoff race. H...

In this episode, LDG interviews Emilía Kiær Ásgeirsdóttir, a forward for RB Leipzig and the Icelandic women's national team. Emilía reflects on deciding to play for Iceland intentionally, what made the Frauen Bundesliga and RB Leipzig an attractive endeavor, how playing in the Frauen Bundesliga helped to develop her football, and so much more! Emilía also discusses her goals at the club and countr...

In today's episode, Liam revives a prior series from the beginning of the podcast, Woso Weekly, covering the latest news in women's soccer with insightful analysis. He covers the USWNT's dominant January camp, as the side rolled to back-to-back shutout wins, while showcasing the next wave of talent in Emma Hayes’ evolving player pool. He talks about how even with a heavily rotated and relatively i...

In this episode, LDG looks over the 15 biggest NWSL moves made during the chaotic few months since the off-season transfer window kicked into gear! He categorizes each move into three categories (good, great, gasped with awe) and shares everything you need to know about the move from the perspective of both clubs and the player. He analyzes signings like Lindsey Heaps to Denver Summit, Sophia Wils...

In this episode, LDG interviews London City Lionesses and England Youth National Team Goalkeeper Sophia Poor! Sophia shares what it was like to receive a call-up for her national team, being a member of the WSL Academy as a kid, and making her debut against Chelsea by subbing in after her teammate was sent off. Sophia also discusses why London City Lionesses is such an amazing project to be a part...

In this episode, LDG interviews Hanna Németh, a defender for SV Werder Bremen Frauen + Hungary WNT! Hanna reflects upon her time in America playing college soccer, Werder Bremen's incredible form this season, what it means to represent Hungary internationally, + so much more! Hanna also discusses her goals at the club and country levels moving forward, the legacy she hopes to leave at Werder, the...

In the The Women's Soccer Podcast season 4 finale (the last episode of 2025), which happens to be one of his favorites of the year, LDG looks ahead to 2026 by selecting 6 key women's soccer storylines to track, such as the imminent global transfer chaos, the USWNT narrowing down their player pool ahead of 2027 World Cup/LA Olympics qualifying at the 2026 CONCACAF W Championship, knockout stages of...

In this episode, LDG interviews Aria Nagai, a midfielder for the Utah Royals! Aria reflects on her first professional season, winning the national championship in college, the Royals' competitive yet supportive team culture, + so much more! In the rapid-fire section, we get to learn more about Aria and Utah Royals off the pitch, such as a match Aria would love to relive, her ideal partner for a Ti...

In this episode, we delve into one of the most intriguing storylines in women's soccer: Trinity Rodman's entry into free agency. Having rapidly risen to stardom as one of the sport's most dynamic young talents, Rodman finds herself at a pivotal crossroads in her career, whether to stay in the NWSL or take her talents abroad, perhaps to the WSL, Liga F, etc. I share the latest updates on her free a...

In this episode, LDG interviews Fort Lauderdale United FC Goalkeeper Haley Craig! Haley talks about her move to Fort Lauderdale United, her earliest soccer memories, her experience in the USWNT youth system training environment at such a young age, how playing at Stanford benefited her development, and much more! She also discusses her time with the Portland Thorns in the NWSL, saving multiple pen...

In this episode, LDG interviews Dallas Trinity captain and midfielder Amber Wisner (née Brooks)! Amber discusses being the first player signed to the Trinity and why the project of the club and league was so attractive to her, along with some of her earliest soccer memories. Amber recounts her brace with the Washington Spirit (and infamous subsequent celebration, which she claims put her on the ma...