The Women's Soccer Podcast

Liam Greco

How do the stories on the pitch transcend the ninety minutes we watch? I'm Liam Greco, and each week I sit down with the players, coaches, and voices shaping the NWSL and the international game. Our solo episodes dig into the structural stuff most shows skip: roster decisions, tournament slot allocations, the policy fights behind a headline. Our analysis explains why, not just what happened, in a way that is accessible for every level of women's soccer fandom. Some of our biggest episodes surface stories that haven't gotten the coverage they deserve, the kind that change how you see the game once you know them. If you want women's soccer explained clearly and deeply, not just recapped, this is your show. Our interviews feature guests from the top leagues around the world, including the NWSL, WSL, Frauen-Bundesliga, and more, who also represent their nations on the international stage. We've worked directly with the English and Australian FA's and talked to players from the USWNT, Canada, and other national teams competing for a spot at the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. As the tournament approaches, this is where you'll hear from the players who'll be making it happen, learning their stories before the rest of the world learns their names. On our platform, the analysis of the world's game never stops. We’ll share a new solo episode every Monday, unpacking the biggest storylines in women's soccer with analytical twists, diving deep into angles of the story you haven’t heard before. Every Thursday, we will drop a new interview with the people playing and running the sport to hear behind-the-scenes insights. Tune in each week for sharp breakdowns, honest conversation, and a level of attention to women's soccer that matches what's actually happening in it, covering matches in the way they deserve. Follow along on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). New episodes drop every Monday and Thursday, subscribe to make sure you don't miss any one.

  1. 3d ago

    Lexi Missimo & Rush Olsen on Raising Her Game, USL Super League Pivot & Marseille Loan Move

    Olympique de Marseille midfielder Lexi Missimo and Mint Farm Films producer Rush Olsen sit down to discuss the global launch of their docuseries Raising Her Game and the latest updates in their careers! Lexi shares her earliest soccer memories and how she learned to channel that pressure of being the country's number one collegiate recruit into stardom, becoming the University of Texas' all-time leader in goals, assists, and points. Rush dives into what drew his team at Mint Farm Films to producing this project and the complex process of balancing access and trust with a subject with the directorial responsibility to capture the difficult, less flattering realities of a high-stakes campaign. Lexi also talks about her history with the UTexas program, the decision-making process behind doubling down on her collegiate commitment over lucrative European professional offers from Manchester City and Arsenal out of high school, and how her training stint under Emma Hayes at Chelsea enhanced her game/prepared her for the professional ranks. Lexi also pulls back the curtain on the mental toll of a grueling nine-month injury recovery during her rookie campaign, sharing why she deviated from the traditional NWSL path to sign for Dallas Trinity FC and why her recent loan move to Les Marseillaises in France was an intriguing endeavor. Rush takes us behind the scenes to share how directors must adapt when they do not have total control of an unfolding storyline and how he decides what critical behind-the-scenes material that gets left out of a final cut to protect the player's core story. Lexi and Rush talk about the experience of visiting the National Soccer Hall of Fame to learn the history of the sport, exploring the legacy of Title IX and the local battles fought for female athletic equity decades ago, and the importance of players today learning about the history of the women's game. Lastly, they share what excites them about the future of the sport, what Lexi would include on her personal short-term and long-term soccer vision board, and so much more! Stream the documentary for free on Tubi across the United States, UK, Canada, and Mexico. Website: RHGmovie.com Instagram: @raisinghergame1 TikTok: @raisinghergame Thank you all 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!

    Lexi Missimo & Rush Olsen on Raising Her Game, USL Super League Pivot & Marseille Loan Move
  2. Sep 3

    Kaylee Hunter: From The NSL To The International Stage

    AFC Toronto and Canadian National Team forward Kaylee Hunter sits down to discuss life in the Northern Super League! The clinical attacker and rising star joins the podcast, in a special episode being released just days before Team Canada and her first match at the U-20 Women's World Cup, to share insider insights on AFC Toronto's 2026 season and the Canadian National Team ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. She shares what it meant to earn her first senior international cap, her experience debuting against Argentina at the SheBelieves Cup, what representing that badge meant to her personally, and how those milestones shape her perspective as she guides Canada into the 2027 cycle. Kaylee also talks about her iconic 2025 rookie season where she garnered league-wide recognition after scoring 14 remarkable goals and placed second in the Northern Super League golden boot race! She takes us into the attacker's mindset behind her personal "bad day, go play soccer" mantra, the role of compartmentalizing pressure as a teenager thrust into a core role at a brand-new club, and the unique attributes that make an elite forward so devastating on the pitch. Kaylee shares why the Northern Super League project and making the move to AFC Toronto for her first professional club was appealing to her, how the chance to help set a historic club culture factored into her decision, and how she evaluated her future options before inking a massive new contract extension through 2027 with a 2028 club option. Lastly, she shares how she reflects on the high-pressure 2025 NSL final against Vancouver Rise, her advice to her younger self on handling outside noise, what it means to have the opportunity to play professional club football and begin her professional career at home in Canada after years of players advocating for a league the NSL, her vision board for her short and long-term career goals, and so much more! This is the second part of our three-part series in collaboration with AFC Toronto! Listen to part one with AFC + Nigerian international forward Esther Okoronkwo here and part two with AFC + Canadian international goalkeeper Sabrina D'Angelo here. Thank you all 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!

    Kaylee Hunter: From The NSL To The International Stage
  3. Aug 31

    Data vs. Intuition: Charlie Mitchell’s Tactical Blueprint for Linköping FC

    Linköping FC head coach Charlie Mitchell sits down to discuss his path to the touchline and dominating the tactics board! In this exclusive feature, head coach Charlie Mitchell joins the show to detail his data-driven model for long-term player development and building a sustainable culture. Recorded just prior to his departure from Sweden for personal family reasons, this conversation offers a comprehensive look at his footballing philosophy and tactical vision. . He shares what it meant to transition from elite, analytics-centered roles, like serving as the Head of Analysis for the Wales National Team and Performance Analyst for Trinidad & Tobago, to being the man in charge of making final structural decisions on the touchline, and what it took to trust his coaching intuition over raw data in high-pressure moments! Charlie also talks about his foundational coaching career at Bristol City, cultivating elite player development with the Women's U-21 team, and his seamless transition into the pros where he took over Sweden's historic powerhouse following a shocking relegation! He takes us into the locker room to share the mindset shift he made when joining the Elitettan, the vital steps he and his staff implemented to address the club's 2025 drop, and how he managed the outside media noise as the youngest head coach in the league! Charlie shares why the Linköping FC project and the challenge of the league was so intriguing to him, the logistics behind a massive squad overhaul featuring 16 player departures and only 5 returning veterans, and some of his favorite behind-the-scenes moments collaborating to build this brand-new roster from scratch! Lastly, he shares what excited him about Linköping FC throughout their stellar 2026 campaign, what it took to lead a team under strict first-place-or-failure fan expectations, his long and short term career goals, and so much more! Thank you all 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! This is the second part of our three-part series in collaboration with Linköping FC! Listen to part one with Linköping + Swedish international legend Jonna Andersson here!

    Data vs. Intuition: Charlie Mitchell’s Tactical Blueprint for Linköping FC
  4. Aug 27

    Lia Godfrey on Making Waves in Her Breakout Rookie Season

    San Diego Wave FC midfielder Lia Godfrey sits down to discuss her path to the NWSL and dominating the NWSL! Four-time All-American and lethal midfield dynamo Lia Godfrey joins the podcast to share insider insights on her explosive breakout season with the San Diego Wave and making history on the global stage. She shares what it meant to receive her historic first call-up to a U.S. Youth National Team at just 14 years old, making global headlines as the youngest player in USWNT youth national team history to suit up for a youth team World Cup, and what she took from that and her other national team experiences to college and as she joined the professional ranks! Lia also talks about her legendary collegiate career at Virginia, dominating the ACC for six seasons, and her seamless transition into the pros where she locked down NWSL Rookie of the Month honors after scoring three jaw-dropping goals in her first four professional matches, all in the span of one week! She takes us into the locker room to share the mindset shift she's made since joining the NWSL, the words of encouragement manager Jonas Eidevall told her, and she shares how her immediate game-winning impact ranks for her personally in her career (it is quite high on the list!) Lia shares why the San Diego Wave FC project and the growth of the NWSL as a whole was intriguing to her, the transition from college (and being an East Coast. person) to living on the West Coast, and why she loves playing in front of the Wave faithful at Snapdragon Stadium! Lastly, she shares what excites her about this current San Diego group as they continue their stellar 2026 campaign, what she believes it will take for the team to achieve its goals this season, her long and short term goals, and so much more! Thank you all 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!

    Lia Godfrey on Making Waves in Her Breakout Rookie Season
  5. Aug 24

    The NWSL's Youth World Cup Dilemma: Why Informal Negotiation Makes Everyone Lose

    Should FIFA mandate NWSL player releases for the youth World Cup tournaments? Why is this current system of informal negotiation over player release so detrimental for all parties involved? Is it possible to create a system that doesn't hurt players, coaches, club and national teams? In this episode, LDG tries to answer those questions that he has been pondering since the US women's national team dropped their U-20 World Cup roster, with a lot of recognizable names, but with some of the biggest names in the age group and talking points being those who were left off the roster entirely. He breaks down why the growing tug-of-war between club obligations and international development is creating a massive structural gap across women's football. LDG gets at the Youth World Cup release rules for clubs, what power the clubs hold in discussion and how these discussions are the byproduct and cost of the packed football calendar. He walks through the contrasting realities first: on the U.S. side, the 21 USWNT U-20 World Cup roster spots lack the plethora of skilled, eligible NWSL talent, with Claire Hutton, Lily Yohannes, Melanie Barcenas, Jordyn Bugg and Kimmi Ascanio all left off the squad due to their clubs not releasing them. LDG examines why several U20 players were left out of the US roster, and why the issue is bigger than one tournament. The discussion connects youth development, NWSL club leverage, FIFA release rules, and the growing tension between club and country as the game keeps expanding, and he discusses how Emma Hayes, US Soccer, and clubs all have competing incentives, why youth tournaments are different from senior international windows, and why the player is the one who often loses out when calendars collide. He contrasts that directly with the England side, where North Carolina Courage teammates Erica Meg Parkinson and Lauryn Thompson secured a partial-release compromise to stay with the Courage and miss the Lionesses' prep camp but play in the actual tournament, showing how collaboration is possible. He argues that this same league producing two completely different outcomes within weeks of each other is proof of a system currently running on informal negotiation rather than enforceable rules. From there, LDG gets into the policy routes to fix this chaos, dissecting Emma Hayes's ask for the youth World Cups to be included in the overall FIFA calendar that includes the senior competitions and implement all-encompassing mandates on player release, unilateral NWSL CBA adjustments, and the realistic necessity of a FIFA-backed insurance load-management backstop. He also doesn't shy away from the flaws in each path, showing how a domestic-only rule leaves European-based Americans untouched and fails to address the strongest club objections. He ends by proposing what he believes is the best solution to this dilemma. Thank you all 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!

    The NWSL's Youth World Cup Dilemma: Why Informal Negotiation Makes Everyone Lose
  6. Aug 20

    Lena Petermann on World Cup Brace, Frauen Bundesliga Growth & Werder Bremen's Rise

    Werder Bremen and German national team striker Lena Petermann sit down to discuss life in the Frauen-Bundesliga! Frauen-Bundesliga star and elite finisher Lena Petermann joins the podcast to share insider insights on SV Werder Bremen's current season and her extensive career across Europe and North America. She shares what it meant to receive her first senior call-up to the German women's national team, her experience playing at her first-ever senior World Cup in 2015, what she took from those international tournaments as she returned to Germany last season, and so much more! Lena also talks about the iconic U-20 World Cup final that Germany had in 2014, as she scored the dramatic tournament-winning goal in extra time against Nigeria to capture the trophy! She takes us back to that monumental tournament to share the mindset shift that happened as her career trajectory altered in real-time, and she shared how that specific goal and championship rank for her personally in her career! Lena shares why the SV Werder Bremen project and the vastly improved Frauen-Bundesliga infrastructure as a whole was intriguing to her, her decision to return to German soil after a five-year stint playing in France and England, and why she loves the internal setup and philosophy at Werder! Lastly, she shares what excites her about advising the younger generation of German players on the NCAA college route, the state of the club as they look toward the future, what she believes it takes to build a lasting culture in the locker room, what making those historic World Cup rosters meant to her, her long and short term goals, and so much more! Thank you all 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!

    Lena Petermann on World Cup Brace, Frauen Bundesliga Growth & Werder Bremen's Rise
  7. Aug 18

    Jonna Andersson on Chelsea, Training Under Emma Hayes & Olympic Glory

    Sweden women's national football team legend and Linköping FC star Jonna Andersson sits down to discuss her historic professional soccer career! Olympic medalist (with 2 silver medals) and world-class left back Jonna Andersson joins the podcast to share insider insights on her journey from Mjölby to the global stage and her long-term vision for women's soccer in Sweden. She shares what it meant to receive her first senior call up to the Swedish national team, her experience playing across multiple FIFA Women's World Cups and Olympics, what she took away from training under Emma Hayes at Chelsea FC Women, and so much more! Jonna also talks about her unforgettable club debut in England's Women's Super League during a tense London Derby against Arsenal, where her renowned crossing abilities immediately forced an own goal to seal a dramatic 3-2 victory for Chelsea! She takes us into the locker room to share how top female athletes channel the intense pressure of elite international competition, the mental health advice she would give to her younger self, and how she stayed resilient early in her career when her path to becoming an undisputed starter in the Damallsvenskan wasn't linear. Jonna shares why the Chelsea football project was initially so appealing, her emotional return to Swedish club football with Hammarby and Linköping, and her recent decision that exhibited incredible loyalty to the club by extending her contract through 2030 to lead her hometown club through a rebuilding phase following their recent relegation. Lastly, she shares what her football legacy means to her following her early 2026 retirement from international soccer with 112 caps, her transition into coaching after earning her UEFA B license, her long and short term career goals, and so much more! Thank you all 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!

    Jonna Andersson on Chelsea, Training Under Emma Hayes & Olympic Glory
  8. Aug 13

    Sabrina D'Angelo on Playing with a Broken Wrist, 2027 World Cup, & Returning Home to the Northern Super League

    AFC Toronto and Canadian National Team goalkeeper Sabrina D'Angelo sits down to discuss life in the Northern Super League! Olympic Medalist and fearless shot-stopper joins the podcast ahead her first match in the U-20 Women's World Cup to share insider insights on AFC Toronto's 2026 season and the Canadian National Team ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. She shares what it meant to earn her first international cap, her experience winning a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, what standing on that podium meant to her personally, and where that accomplishment ranks among her career milestones as she guides Canada into the 2027 cycle with her seniority and leadership. Sabrina also talks about the iconic 2016 NWSL Championship final where she won Finals MVP with the Western New York Flash after making three massive penalty saves in the shootout! She takes us into the goalkeeper's mindset ahead of each kick, the role of preparation and scouting the opposition's top shooters, and the unique attributes that make a top goalkeeper so incredible at stopping penalties. Sabrina shares why the Arsenal project and making the move to the WSL from Sweden's Damallsvenskan was appealing to her, how the chance to compete in the Champions League factored into her decision, and how she maintained her confidence through major career obstacles, including playing through a broken wrist for the Flash and bouncing back from a devastating 2020 ACL tear. Lastly, she shares how she reflects on the high-pressure 2024 Paris Olympics, her advice to her younger self on handling outside noise, what it means to finally play club football at home in Canada after years of national team advocacy for the NSL, her vision board for her short and long-term career goals, and so much more! This is the second part of our three-part series in collaboration with AFC Toronto! Listen to part one with AFC + Nigerian forward Esther Okoronkwo here! Thank you all 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!

    Sabrina D'Angelo on Playing with a Broken Wrist, 2027 World Cup, & Returning Home to the Northern Super League
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About

How do the stories on the pitch transcend the ninety minutes we watch? I'm Liam Greco, and each week I sit down with the players, coaches, and voices shaping the NWSL and the international game. Our solo episodes dig into the structural stuff most shows skip: roster decisions, tournament slot allocations, the policy fights behind a headline. Our analysis explains why, not just what happened, in a way that is accessible for every level of women's soccer fandom. Some of our biggest episodes surface stories that haven't gotten the coverage they deserve, the kind that change how you see the game once you know them. If you want women's soccer explained clearly and deeply, not just recapped, this is your show. Our interviews feature guests from the top leagues around the world, including the NWSL, WSL, Frauen-Bundesliga, and more, who also represent their nations on the international stage. We've worked directly with the English and Australian FA's and talked to players from the USWNT, Canada, and other national teams competing for a spot at the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. As the tournament approaches, this is where you'll hear from the players who'll be making it happen, learning their stories before the rest of the world learns their names. On our platform, the analysis of the world's game never stops. We’ll share a new solo episode every Monday, unpacking the biggest storylines in women's soccer with analytical twists, diving deep into angles of the story you haven’t heard before. Every Thursday, we will drop a new interview with the people playing and running the sport to hear behind-the-scenes insights. Tune in each week for sharp breakdowns, honest conversation, and a level of attention to women's soccer that matches what's actually happening in it, covering matches in the way they deserve. Follow along on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). New episodes drop every Monday and Thursday, subscribe to make sure you don't miss any one.

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