Talking USWNT and SheBelieves Cup with former captain Becky Sauerbrunn

Special guest Becky Sauerbrunn joins host Meg Linehan to talk all things USWNT, the SheBelieves Cup, and her post-career transition to broadcasting with TNT Sports, as well as her podcasting with Sam Mewis. The conversation also dips into being on the other side of the media divide, USWNT leadership, and what Sauerbrunn's latest books and TV recommendations are.

Later on in the show, The Athletic's Melanie Anzidei joins Meg to report on the ground from Houston, Texas, where the SheBelieves Cup kicks off. What is the atmosphere like in camp? How is Emma Hayes and her experimental team approaching these matches? And, could the three visiting nations be in more of a 'win-now' headspace?

PLUS: Meg gets you caught up on all the Luis Rubiales trial, Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw's powerful statement, and other international and NWSL news from another busy week in women's soccer.

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Articles mentioned on the show:

Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault and fined €10,000 for kissing Jenni Hermoso at World Cup

Chloe Kelly on Arsenal, England and what happens next: ‘I’m ready to learn and be happy again’

USWNT names to watch during the SheBelieves Cup. Plus, Khadija Shaw’s powerful moment

2025 NWSL Competition Manual: What’s New

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HOST: Meg Linehan

GUESTS: Becky Sauerbrunn, Melanie Anzidei

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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