The Women's Soccer Podcast

Liam Greco

Be part of these amazing interviews and conversations, deconstructing the complex world of women's soccer with me, LDG as host. From league matches to international competitions, this podcast covers it all, shining the spotlight on the extraordinary talents, tales, and victories of women's soccer players around the globe. Whether you're a die-hard supporter or new to the game, our podcast aims to inform and entertain, showcasing the undeniable impact and resilience of women in this beautiful game. Our coverage is expansive and in-depth, with unprecedented access to the world's best athletes through our weekly interviews. We will post an interview every Monday and a normal episode every Thursday, to ensure that the analysis of the world's game never stops. Tune in each week for fresh perspectives, expert analysis, and a love of women's soccer unlike any other show. Be part of the conversation and the movement empowering women in sports. These episodes are all hosted by Liam Greco, a superfan and activist supporting female athletes and sports. Follow the podcast's every move on Instagram @the_womens_soccer_podcast, Bluesky @thewomenssoccerpod, and subscribe to The Women's Soccer Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform to stay connected with the heartbeat of women's soccer. Together, let's kick off a new era of sports storytelling and champion the extraordinary achievements of female athletes everywhere.

  1. Sporting Jacksonville's Ashlyn Puerta on Leading USL Golden Boot Race and USWNT Ambitions

    5D AGO

    Sporting Jacksonville's Ashlyn Puerta on Leading USL Golden Boot Race and USWNT Ambitions

    In this episode, I am so excited to talk with Sporting Jacksonville and USWNT U-20 forward Ashlyn Puerta, who is currently leading the Gainbridge Super League golden boot race. A rising force in the professional game, Ashlyn's made an immediate impact in her first season at Sporting Jacksonville, quickly establishing herself as one of the most dangerous attacking players in the Gainbridge Super League. From a standout youth career that included top academy performances, early national team involvement, and exposure to elite training environments, her path to the professional level has been defined by constant challenges and adaptation at every stage. Ashlyn reflects on her earliest soccer memories, the moments that shaped her development, and how she built the mindset needed to transition from youth standout to professional goalscorer. Ashlyn also breaks down her decision to forgo the traditional college route in favor of joining an expansion project, walking through what ultimately made Sporting Jacksonville the right fit at a pivotal moment in her career. Now a key figure in the club’s early success, she discusses her adjustment to the professional game, playing in front of growing home crowds, and what it means to be part of a team building its identity from the ground up. The conversation closes with reflections on her goals for the future, both short-term and long-term, as she continues her breakout season and looks ahead to what’s next in her career. Thank you for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!

    26 min
  2. Kolo Suliafu on Fulfilling Her NWSL Dream by Signing with KC Current Plus Goals For 2026 and Beyond

    APR 30

    Kolo Suliafu on Fulfilling Her NWSL Dream by Signing with KC Current Plus Goals For 2026 and Beyond

    Fresh off one of the most decorated collegiate seasons in the country, rising defender Kolo Suliafu gave her first-ever interview as a professional in an exclusive and in-depth conversation with LDG. Kolo gives a glimpse into the path that led her to reach a professional level of play. Beginning with childhood memories of playing soccer and being a standout at high school all the way to deciding to join University of Washington and making history by taking the Huskies to an Elite Eight appearance, Kolo shares stories of winning Big Ten Defender of the Year and All-American awards, creating the winning mindset that she is bringing to KC. Kolo brings listeners behinds the scenes access into what it is like becoming part of Kansas City Current in its new phase, the journey of a rookie navigating a post-draft ecosystem, what made Kansas City the most appealing project to start her professional career, and her experience in her first-ever professional preseason being tasked by achieving the club's lofty goals. Lastly, Kolo chats about her initial days in Kansas City, the elite amenities of playing for the Current (dedicated stadium and training facilities,) the message she wants to convey to fans, and the objectives/staples on her vision board for 2026 and beyond. Thank you for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!

    24 min
  3. Fort Lauderdale United's Sophie Harding on Getting Her First Matildas Call-Up and USL Transfer

    APR 20

    Fort Lauderdale United's Sophie Harding on Getting Her First Matildas Call-Up and USL Transfer

    In today's episode, LDG is joined by Fort Lauderdale United and Matildas (Australia WNT) forward Sophie Harding! We sit down with one of Australia’s rising stars to trace her journey from childhood to the professional game. She reflects on her earliest soccer memories and growing up between England and Australia, sharing how her family and multicultural background shaped her identity and approach to the sport. The conversation follows her rise through Australia’s system, from standout form in the second division to becoming a key figure in the A-League with Newcastle Jets and Western Sydney Wanderers, while offering insight into how those early professional years developed her game and perspective. We also dive into her first call-up to the Australian national team, what that moment meant, and the jump in level she experienced on the international stage. From there, she discusses her move to the Gainbridge Super League, what initially drew her to the new league, and why Fort Lauderdale United stood out as the right next step in her career. She closes by giving a look inside preseason with a new-look squad, making the case for why fans should tune in, and outlining both her short-term goals for the season and her long-term ambitions in the game. Thank you for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!

    22 min
  4. Tampa Bay Sun's Brooke Hendrix on Winning 1st Ever Gainbridge Super League Title and Differences the Between NWSL + WSL

    APR 16

    Tampa Bay Sun's Brooke Hendrix on Winning 1st Ever Gainbridge Super League Title and Differences the Between NWSL + WSL

    In today's episode, LDG is joined by Tampa Bay Sun FC defender Brooke Hendrix! From childhood memories that instilled an enduring love of the game to dealing with the unknowns of post-graduation trial periods for clubs like the Dutch powerhouse AFC Ajax, the United States, and making her way from there to Glasgow City, Brooke tells the story of perseverance needed to build a career when the road ahead seemed uncertain. We talk about what the experiences meant for Brooke's mindset development, but also how playing in countries as diverse as Italy, England, and Australia, including winning an A-League championship with Melbourne Victory, impacted her skills and character on and off the field. Finally, we talk to Brooke about the current state of the women's footballing landscape, the differences between the NWSL and WSL, and the importance of being one of the founding players of the new league in USL Super League. At the moment, she is at Tampa Bay Sun FC and explains what made her want to join the club, the challenges of the transitional year, and how to establish chemistry among a constantly changing team trying to make it to playoffs. In closing, Brooke talks about her aspirations for the rest of the year, along with a rapid-fire segment that reveals the personality behind the player. Thank you for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!

    28 min
  5. Racing Louisville's Jordyn Bloomer on Monumental NWSL Breakout Season and Penalty Kick Preparation

    APR 9

    Racing Louisville's Jordyn Bloomer on Monumental NWSL Breakout Season and Penalty Kick Preparation

    In today's episode, LDG is joined by Racing Louisville FC goalkeeper Jordyn Bloomer! Jordyn walks us down memory lane to her earliest memory playing soccer before moving on to share how her success at Wisconsin, earning Big Ten Conference Goalkeeper of the Year honors twice and first-team All-American honors, helped prepare her for the professional ranks. Jordyn talks about her experience going on loan to the A-League and playing alongside world-class players, which helped her grow confidence in the pros ahead of returning to Racing. Coming off an incredible year in Australia, Jordyn was ready to return to Racing to compete for the number 1 spot, but suffered a season ending injury, and she shares how that struggle made the return to the pitch (and claim of Racing's number 1 goalkeeper spot) that much more special. Lastly, Jordyn unpacks her star season and the team making the playoffs for the first time in the cub's history, how she prepares so successfully to stop penalty kicks from the opposition, why she re-signed with Racing, how preseason this year went, + so much more! Thank you for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show! ICYMI, here are some of our recent episodes you should bookmark for later! Ep. 177: Why the NWSL Is More Unpredictable Than Ever And Top Teams Are Paying for It (LDG's NWSL Matchday 4.5 Recap)We recently interviewed Club América Femenil and Mexico WNT Defender Karina Rodriguez. It was such a great conversation, I was honored to work with such a big club, so be sure to check it out!

    30 min
  6. Why the NWSL Is More Unpredictable Than Ever And Top Teams Are Paying for It (LDG's NWSL Matchday 4.5 Recap)

    APR 6

    Why the NWSL Is More Unpredictable Than Ever And Top Teams Are Paying for It (LDG's NWSL Matchday 4.5 Recap)

    In this week's episode, LDG discusses the reasons behind the return of the NWSL's vast unpredictability and why the league's stalwart super teams are beginning to face the consequences of it in a longer season with a more condensed schedule against higher-quality opposition. As the balance shifts among the league's teams and even the best-performing clubs experience inconsistency, tune in to find out LDG's unraveling of what's really behind the chaos and whether this is beneficial for the league as a whole, as he shares the tangible impacts of the High Impact Rule and longer yet condensed schedule on the pitch. Finally, LDG looks at matchday (4.5?) and shares everything you need to know from the latest round of play, but also the overarching storylines that will carry into the return of play after the upcoming international break. Lastly, he looks at a few of the league's established teams who are experiencing early-season struggles and asks whether this is just bad luck or if bigger problems lie ahead, and also shines a light on clubs that have performed well this year, perhaps above the expectations he had set in his NWSL preview episode. Thank you for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show! ICYMI, here are some of our recent episodes you should bookmark for later! Ep. 173: LDG Dissects the Importance of Supporter Group Culture and Explores Cloud 9 (The Soul of the Gotham FC Community) Alongside Cloud 9 Members Nat and Marge!We recently interviewed Club América Femenil and Mexico WNT Defender Karina Rodriguez. It was such a great conversation, I was honored to work with such a big club, so be sure to check it out!

    43 min

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Be part of these amazing interviews and conversations, deconstructing the complex world of women's soccer with me, LDG as host. From league matches to international competitions, this podcast covers it all, shining the spotlight on the extraordinary talents, tales, and victories of women's soccer players around the globe. Whether you're a die-hard supporter or new to the game, our podcast aims to inform and entertain, showcasing the undeniable impact and resilience of women in this beautiful game. Our coverage is expansive and in-depth, with unprecedented access to the world's best athletes through our weekly interviews. We will post an interview every Monday and a normal episode every Thursday, to ensure that the analysis of the world's game never stops. Tune in each week for fresh perspectives, expert analysis, and a love of women's soccer unlike any other show. Be part of the conversation and the movement empowering women in sports. These episodes are all hosted by Liam Greco, a superfan and activist supporting female athletes and sports. Follow the podcast's every move on Instagram @the_womens_soccer_podcast, Bluesky @thewomenssoccerpod, and subscribe to The Women's Soccer Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform to stay connected with the heartbeat of women's soccer. Together, let's kick off a new era of sports storytelling and champion the extraordinary achievements of female athletes everywhere.

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