The Women's Soccer Podcast
@thewomenssoccerpod
A women's soccer podcast that releases 2 episodes every week, one interview with a top player and another solo episode. Tune into the latest episodes wherever you listen to your podcast!
LDG shared that Africa has the talent to earn more World Cup spots and the current system leaves the continent underrepresented, finding that FIFA must update qualification rules to match today’s global talent. Given WAFCON's upset results, should CAF get more slots? Share your thoughts below! #woso
Sabrina D'Angelo discusses joining AFC Toronto and building the Northern Super League at home, reflecting on her Rio 2016 Olympic bronze, NWSL Finals MVP honors, WSL and Champions League stints, overcoming severe injuries like an ACL tear, Canadian NT duty + World Cup! #woso rss.com/podcasts/the...
LDG breaks down the World Cup spot allocation and why the math doesn’t add up. With Europe getting 11 direct slots and Africa only 4, he argues the system favors established powers instead of reflecting the real growth of the women’s game + that the World Cup expansion widened that gap. #woso
Youth Lionesses Chloe Sarwie (Chelsea) and Princess Ademiluyi (Ipswich Town/Gotham FC) shared insights on self-expression, tuning out the noise and growth. Looking ahead to their club seasons and the U-20 World Cup, Chloe + Princess were such a joy to chat with + they have such bright futures! #woso
KC Current II attacker Avery Clark discusses her non-traditional path to the NWSL, from her collegiate success to her breakout with the senior squad and debut game-winning goal. She also covers her development via the second team, her goalscoring tear, + her media work off the pitch. #woso
Enjoying WAFCON so far? So are we, which is why we wanted to spotlight our conversation with Super Falcons and #woso star Esther Okoronkwo. In this clip, she speaks about embracing the underdog mentality and looking ahead to next summer's World Cup, which this year's WAFCON would qualify them for.
If you are enjoying WAFCON, we posted an amazing interview this AM with Esther Okoronkwo! We talked about the Super Falcons' iconic comeback in the 2025 WAFCON final, spearheaded by her two assists + goal, why she loves playing in Toronto/the Northern Super League, this WAFCON, + much more!
In today's episode, England youth stars Princess Ademiluyi and Chloe Sarwie discuss their rise through the international pathway. Princess talks about moving to Gotham FC, while Chloe shares her Chelsea UWCL debut. They wrap up with the mental pressures of elite football and rapid-fire questions!
Do NOT call this number, but look at the digits and last slide if you want to try to figure the guests out. This fun episode, dropping tomorrow AM, kicks off TWSP Summer, which is packed with week after week of the most incredible guests across soccer I am so honored to have gotten to work with!
Gotham FC’s historic Queens Classic at Citi Field drew 42,175 fans, setting a new NYC women's sports attendance record. In this episode, LDG explores this milestone and breaks down the business case, while examining emotional storylines, the tactics/on-field challenges and the team's move to Queens.
Calgary Wild forward Mya Jones sits down to discuss life in the Northern Super League! Mya shares her NWSL Draft experience, the mental/physical hurdles of overcoming a severe broken foot injury during an NSL loan spell with AFC Toronto, why Mya chose to return home/sign with Calgary Wild, + more!
Halifax Tides defender Naya Cardoza shares her journey from being Brown University's captain to the historic Northern Super League. The Jamaica international breaks down defending global stars, why she signed her first pro contract with Halifax, looking ahead to the 2027 World Cup qualifiers,+ more!
LDG celebrates episode 200 with a malibag Q+A! He covers the show's evolution, his favorite parts of the weekly routine, whether Spain will repeat next World Cup, leagues that deserve more attention, guest stories, Gotham FC's roster construction/stadium relocation + predicts the sport's future.
Emma Egizii joins the podcast to discuss her rookie NWSL season with Chicago Stars FC! From a NCAA title with UCLA and overcoming major knee injuries to preseason in Spain and debuting against Angel City, the playmaker breaks down her transition to the pros. rss.com/podcasts/the...
Carolina Ascent FC veteran Shea Groom joins the pod! The NWSL Champion breaks down her move to the Gainbridge Super League, winning the Challenge Cup with Houston Dash, + overcoming major injuries. Plus, she talks locker room culture, mentorship, and her time at Texas Tech. rss.com/podcasts/the...
Today, Vancouver Rise FC defender Jaylyn Wright joins LDG to discuss the growth of Canada's Northern Super League. In a deep dive, she reflects on winning the inaugural NSL title, adapting to professional soccer from the NCAA, + the bright future of women's sports in Canada. rss.com/podcasts/the...
In this episode, LDG breaks down how #AngelCity ’s decisions reveal a club recalibrating its entire timeline. From investing heavily in elite young talent, to moving on from a long-term prospect + parting ways with a coach meant to build a sustainable project, LDG dissects the club's future + more!
LDG unveils his first USWNT 2027 World Cup Mock Roster, projecting the decisions Emma Hayes could face on the road to Brazil 2027. He breaks down every position, the biggest takeaways from the recent Brazil camp, the toughest roster decisions still to come, and analyzes key position battles. #woso
Today, LDG chats with Houston Dash's Cate Hardin! 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! #Nwsl #woso
With the NWSL at its midseason break, LDG breaks down Utah's rise, why there is no superteam, the MVP/Rookie of the Year races, biggest storylines to watch during the second half of the season. He also gives midseason awards, predictions for the rest of the year, like his 2026 NWSL champion.
Today, Liam is joined by @nccourage.com defender Cameron Brooks! Cameron talks about the persistence required to navigate an ACL tear at the end of college, why playing overseas in Italy was such a great step personally, professionally and technically, + why the #nccourage project appealed to her.
After Club América’s dominant CONCACAF W Champions Cup run against Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit, LDG discusses whether Liga MX Femenil has closed the gap on the NWSL, the rapid growth of Mexican women's soccer, what this growing rivalry means for the future of global women’s soccer. #woso
Today, LDG sits down with a true history-maker: Sydney FC defender and Junior Matildas captain, Willa Pearson! we talk about her journey into the professional game, balancing soccer at such a young age, her development with Sydney FC and Australia’s youth national team setup, + more! #woso #matildas
Today, LDG focuses on six players across the NWSL that he thinks are having a much bigger impact than the attention they’re getting, breaking down the style of Mina Tanaka, Anouk Denton, Kat Rader + more players, why they’ve stood out to him this season, + more! #nwsl #utahroyals #bayfc #houstondash
Today, LDG chats with Tanya Boychuk, forward for the #MontrealRoses and Ukrainian women's national team. Tanya shares why she joined the Montreal Roses when the #NorthernSuperLeague was still very new, what it means to represent Ukraine internationally, + the role she took on from day 1. #woso
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 #PortlandThorns, #WashingtonSpirit, and #SanDiegoWave. LDG explores the tactics behind these clubs, key players, statistics + so much more! #woso