The SoccerGirl Podcast is your go-to mix of laughs, real talk, and insider insight into the lives of professional women’s soccer players, on and off the field. Hosted by SoccerGirl founders Alanna Locast and Shannon O’Connell, the show delivers everything from relatable stories about their college soccer days and the realities of being a female athlete, to advice from experts of the game, to hot takes on the latest soccer news and inspiring interviews with NWSL and USWNT stars. Whether you’re…
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298. Trinity Armstrong on ACL Recovery, Rookie Life in the NWSL & Becoming a Dominant Defender
San Diego Wave defender Trinity Armstrong joins the Soccer Girl Podcast to talk about her journey from college soccer to the NWSL, navigating a recent ACL and meniscus injury, and the mindset keeping her focused on her comeback. Trinity opens up about returning from injury, setting small rehab goals while holding onto her biggest dreams, and why a setback does not mean the end of the story, it…
297. Life After Soccer with Sam Mewis | Retirement, Injury & the Future of the USWNT
World Cup champion Sam Mewis returns to the Soccer Girl Podcast to talk about life after retirement, the injury that changed everything, and how she's found a new purpose covering the game. We discuss Emma Hayes' impact on the USWNT, the future of the women's game, the players she's most excited about, and why she still misses competing at the highest level. It's an honest conversation about…
296. Cynthia Ramirez - What Nobody Tells You About Chasing a Pro Soccer Dream
What does chasing a professional soccer dream really look like? This week, Cynthia Ramirez joins the Soccer Girl Podcast to share the real story behind her viral TikTok videos documenting every step of her soccer journey, from high school and junior college to Division I soccer at CSU Bakersfield and eventually professional trials. Instead of only sharing the highlights, Cynthia opens up about…
295. Mimi Van Zanten: From 2x NCAA Champion to NWSL Game-Winner
San Diego Wave FC defender Mimi Van Zanten joins us to talk about her rise from two-time NCAA champion at Florida State to NWSL game-winner. Mimi shares what it was like turning pro, making her debut against her sister Kiki, representing Jamaica, and scoring her first professional goal against Angel City FC. We also get real about injuries, failure, life away from soccer, and the advice every…
294. Cameron Brooks- Cameron Brooks on Trusting the Process, Staying Coachable & Building Your Own Path
Cameron Brooks joins the Soccer Girl Podcast for a conversation about confidence, growth, and staying true to yourself. Cameron shares why the key to success is leading with a student mindset, staying open to learning, and trusting that the right people will value you for what you bring. A must-listen for any athlete navigating their journey on and off the field. Head to Nuuly.com and use code…
293. Fortune Feimster, Coach Jackie & Soccer’s Wildest Debates | Live at House of Goal
Soccer Girl goes live at House of Goal with comedian and soccer superfan Fortune Feimster and soccer creator Coach Jackie for a night full of laughs, debates, and unforgettable soccer takes. The crew breaks down World Cup moments, plays “Red Card, Yellow Card, Play On,” debates flopping, participation trophies, referees, and even puts Fortune and Coach Jackie to the test with surprise PowerPoint…
292. LIVE with Jaedyn Shaw, Darian Jenkins & Lori Lindsey | World Cup Hot Takes
We went LIVE from House of Goal with Jaedyn Shaw, Darian Jenkins, and Lori Lindsey for a World Cup special presented by e.l.f. The group debates VAR, predicts who will win the World Cup, discusses the impact of the 1999 vs. 2015 USWNT, shares favorite tournament moments, and competes in a World Cup trivia challenge. It’s a fun, unfiltered conversation with three of the game’s best voices during…
What does it take to raise a World Cup footballer while cementing your own legendary soccer legacy? In this episode, we sit down with former New Zealand Football Fern, two-time World Cup player, and two-time Olympian- Jenny Bindon! Jenny shares her incredible journey as she and her son, Tyler, became the first mother-son duo to ever appear in a World Cup. From making history on the pitch to the…
What truly separates a good player from a great player? This week, we are sitting down with Olympic Bronze Medalist and soccer analyst Kaylyn Kyle for an incredibly raw, honest conversation about the realities of elite sports, mental shifts, and life after the pitch. Kaylyn opens up about the exact moment she realized her relationship with the game was changing- admitting, "I started dreading…
289. USWNT Legend Crystal Dunn on Locker Room Cellys and Soccer Mom Snacks
USWNT legend Crystal Dunn joins the Soccer Girl Podcast to talk about her incredible career, the pressure of constantly changing positions, and finally finding peace with her soccer journey. Crystal opens up about playing everywhere from outside back to attacking roles, the mental challenges of adapting year after year, and why she’s proud to have built a career unlike anyone else’s. Plus, we get…