The SoccerGirl Podcast

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 chasing your next goal (literally or figuratively) or not, this podcast will fire you up to level up your game and mindset.

The SoccerGirl Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by SoccerGirl, with 297 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

SoccerGirl hosts The SoccerGirl Podcast, a sports show with 297 episodes published.

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  298. Trinity Armstrong on ACL Recovery, Rookie Life in the NWSL & Becoming a Dominant Defender

  Aug 14, 202629 min

  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 just means the timeline shifts. She also talks about her rookie season, learning from Kailen Sheridan, facing Temwa Chawinga in her first start, her love for Julie Ertz, and what it takes to become a great defender. Plus: Trinity gives her thoughts on VAR challenges, goalkeeper time limits, and why defenders deserve credit for clean sheets. Follow Soccer Girl for more conversations with the players shaping the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  297. Life After Soccer with Sam Mewis | Retirement, Injury & the Future of the USWNT

  Aug 7, 202629 min

  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 identity, transition, and staying connected to the sport you love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  296. Cynthia Ramirez - What Nobody Tells You About Chasing a Pro Soccer Dream

  Jul 31, 202630 min

  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 rejection, setbacks, self-doubt, and why she believes every player’s path is different. We also discuss going viral on social media, navigating the recruiting process, what pro trials are actually like, and the mindset that’s helped her continue chasing her dream. Since recording this episode, Cynthia has officially signed her first professional contract, making this conversation an inspiring look at the work that happened before that milestone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  295. Mimi Van Zanten: From 2x NCAA Champion to NWSL Game-Winner

  Jul 24, 202633 min

  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 young defender needs. Head to Nuuly.com and use code FOOTBALLCO to get $28 off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  291. Jenny Bindon- How To Raise a World Cup Star

  Jul 10, 202632 min

  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 beautiful reality of building a massive community support system, this episode dives deep into why it’s always about building the person, not just the football player. Head to Nuuly.com and use code FOOTBALLCO to get $28 off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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