The Women's Soccer Podcast

After screaming with joy for 90 minutes watching the Gotham FC take down the Washington Spirit in the 2025 NWSL Championship, LDG takes the mic for a recap of the match that earned Gotham the second star above their crest. He highlights the standout players and key tactical decisions from on the pitch, while also analyzing why this victory is so important for the trajectory of Gotham FC off it, an...

In this must-listen episode, LDG sets the stage for one of the club matches he has been most anticipating in recent memory, with an in-depth preview of the NWSL Final between the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC. He analyzes the three key storylines that will influence the final and outlines what each team must do to succeed. Additionally, he provides an in-depth look at the positional matchups to...

In this episode, LDG interviews Sporting Jacksonville captain and midfielder Sophie Jones! Sophie talks about her move to Sporting Jacksonville, her earliest soccer memories, the first-ever Sporting Jacksonville match in front of an incredible crowd, her experience in the USWNT youth system training environment at such a young age, and much more! She also discusses playing in almost every minute t...

In this episode, LDG interviews AFC Toronto Forward Colby Barnett as an NSL final special! Colby talks about her move to AFC Toronto FC, her earliest soccer memories, the moment she stepped onto the pitch at BMO Field for the Northern Super League in front of more than 14,000 fans, her experience in the USWNT youth system training environment at such a young age, and much more! Colby discusses her...

In this must-listen episode, LDG sets the stage for the continuation of one of the most exciting NWSL playoff campaigns in recent memory with an in-depth preview of the NWSL Semifinals and his reaction to the quarterfinal results. He breaks down the key storylines that will shape the semifinals and what each team needs to do to prevail in these marquee matchups. He provides deep insight into indiv...

In this episode, LDG interviews with Brooklyn FC + Italy U-23 WNT midfielder Alice Barbieri! Alice talks all about her move to Brooklyn FC, her earliest soccer memories, her experience playing in Serie A Femminile against some of the world's best players as a new professional, and so much more! She also elaborates on what was appealing to her about playing in the Gainbridge Super League, what it m...

In this episode, LDG interviews Gotham FC + Denmark WNT midfielder Josefine Hasbo! Josefine talks all about her move to Gotham FC, her earliest soccer memories, the moment she found out about her first call-up to the Danish senior team, her experience playing at World Cups and Euros at such a young age, and so much more! She also elaborates on what was appealing to her about playing in America, bo...

In this must-listen episode, LDG sets the stage for one of the most exciting conclusions to the regular season in recent memory with an in-depth preview of Decision Day in the NWSL. He breaks down the key storylines that shape the final weekend of action with playoff spots on the line, examining how each result could influence the postseason picture. He chooses four matches that are NECESSARY for...

In this episode, LDG interviews Halifax Tides and Jamaica WNT forward Tiffany Cameron! Tiffany talks all about her move to the Halifax Tides, her earliest soccer memories, her experience playing at two senior World Cups with the Jamaican national team, and so much more! She also elaborates on what was appealing to her about playing in the Northern Super League, what it means to her to use her plat...

Welcome back to The Women's Soccer Podcast. Today, LDG interviews Montreal Roses Defender Hailey Whitaker in a special episode ahead of the Northern Super League postseason, which Hailey will participate in. In this episode, Hailey shares insights behind the scenes, including how she initially rejected Montreal's offer to join the club but was persuaded after hearing more about the team's project....

In this episode, LDG reviews the current roster of Boston Legacy FC as they build a squad from scratch, which must compete with some of the best women's soccer teams in the world in just a few months. He breaks down their roster (yay), stadium situation (nay), and branding (okay) + so much more, covering the process of building an expansion team roster in 2025. He touches upon the player advisory...

In this episode, LDG interviews Canada WNT + Houston Dash forward Clarissa Larisey! Clarissa talks all about her move to the NWSL's Houston Dash, her earliest soccer memories, and the moment she found out about her first call-up to the Canadian senior team. She also takes listeners behind the scenes of her incredible debut with the Dash, where she garnered both a goal and an assist, shares her fut...

In this episode, LDG interviews Portland Thorns FC and Denmark WNT defender Isabella Obaze! In this episode, Isabella talks about why playing in the NWSL with the Thorns was so appealing to her. She describes her experience playing in the UEFA Champions League and 2025 Euros, her debut with the Danish senior team, what it is like defending weekly against some of the world's best attackers like Tem...

Welcome back to The Women's Soccer Podcast! In this episode, LDG rambles about the results of the Ballon d'Or in this impromptu, fun, and loaded conversation about the intersectionality of women's sports and award culture emerging, when the voting base isn't backing the hype up with their ballots! He breaks down the nationalities of the Ballon d'Or voting base, bemons the voters prioritizing the E...

In this episode, LDG interviews San Diego Wave and Ireland WNT forward Kyra Carusa! The duo talked about representing Ireland at the Women's World Cup, signing with her hometown club in the NWSL's San Diego Wave, playing under Jonas Eidevall, and so much more! Additionally, Kyra shares what it meant to be nominated for the NWSL's Lauren Holiday Award, which recognizes the efforts of NWSL athletes...

In this episode, LDG talks about all things KC Current after seeing their shield-clinching performance live. He debriefs having seen the extensive presence of the Current logo across the city at restaurants, streetcars, etc, and why the Current is such an attractive franchise for top players. He discusses the CPKC Stadium matchday experience, the reason why having a dedicated stadium and/or traini...

In this episode, LDG interviews Spokane Zephyr goalkeeper Hope Hisey as the Gainbridge Super League's second season kicks off! The duo talked about Hope's experience as a leader on and off the pitch at Arizona University and her time in the NWSL with the Kansas City Current, along with all things Spokane Zephyr. Hope discusses her reaction to hearing about a second professional league coming to th...

In today's episode, LDG interviews Seattle Reign and USWNT U-23 Defender Emily Mason! Emily played collegiately at Rutgers University, a Big Ten juggernaut, where she earned multiple accolades, including Big Ten All-Freshman Team honors and recognition as one of the top young defenders in the nation. Mason has competed with the U.S. Women’s Youth National Teams from the U15 to the U23 levels, incl...

After avidly watching this action-packed weekend of NWSL club play, LDG takes the mic for an instant analysis of the sides that took the pitch. He highlights where each team thrived, the tactical adjustments that need to be made in the future, standout players, and more! He showcases some fantastic standout players and tactical moves by coaches, while sharing his overall impressions of the teams,...

In today's episode, LDG interviews Calgary Wild midfielder Meggie Dougherty Howard! From her days in the NWSL with clubs like the Orlando Pride and San Diego Wave, to joining the Calgary Wild, one of six clubs, in Canada’s first-ever women’s professional soccer league, the Northern Super League, ahead of its inaugural season, Meggie's career has taken her to numerous top clubs. In today's conversa...

In this episode, LDG de-briefs Jaedyn Shaw’s rumoured $1.25 Million Transfer to Gotham FC, and Nealy Martin’s Move to Angel City FC! He also shares his opinions on two beloved players making a move at this time in the season, what this new era of Angel City FC, without franchise stars like Alyssa Thompson, should be built around, and how this move asserts Gotham into the home-playoff match race. T...

In this episode, LDG looks over some of the newest NWSL moves made during the last chaotic few weeks since the summer transfer window kicked into gear, such as Asisat Oshoala, Ivonne Chacón, Makenna Morris, and more! This is a must-listen episode if you want to understand how the signings LDG thinks you should look out for will affect your team, the players involved, and how LDG believes these pla...

In this episode, LDG interviews USWNT U-23 and NC Courage midfielder Riley Jackson! Due to her incredible performances with her school team and club team, accumulating 32 goal contributions with the former, she won the Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year. Riley signed her first professional contract at 17 via the NWSL U‑18 mechanism with the North Carolina Courage, foregoing NCAA eli...

In this episode, LDG de-briefs Alyssa Thompson's reported move to Chelsea and Jacqueline Ovalle's record-breaking transfer to the Orlando Pride. He also shares his opinions on the overblown "NWSL exodus" narrative. Yet, he explains why it is understandable for fans to feel bittersweet about the fact that superstars like Alyssa Thompson are transferring to Europe, and how they should also be excite...

In this episode, LDG interviews Carolina Ascent and Puerto Rican WNT fullback Jill Aguilera. Jill starred at the collegiate level with Arizona, scoring 33 goals over the seasons she played with the Wildcats. At the professional level, Jill has played in both the Ganbridge Super League and NWSL, with the Carolina Ascent and Chicago Stars, respectively. Last season, Jill starred with the Ascent in t...