Style of Play with Julie Ertz & Kealia Watt

Julie Ertz, Kealia Watt
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Style Of Play is more than a way of competing. It’s the purest expression of how an athlete thinks, moves, and exists both in the game and beyond it. 2x World Cup winner Julie Ertz and former NWSL star Kealia Watt bring a fresh perspective on women’s soccer, from the USWNT to the global stage, shining a light on the athletes, personalities, and moments redefining what elite looks like today. Unfiltered, fun, and full of good energy, Julie and Kealia get real about life after the game, motherhood, and raising a family with spouses who play that “other football.” Featuring stars of the pitch and special guests from across sports and entertainment, Style Of Play celebrates the game and those reshaping culture and redefining greatness in real time. Check out new episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on all social channels @styleofplayshow

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Spain's FIFA World Cup Glory, Messi's Goodbye & JJ Watt's Loyalty

    Spain has officially completed a historic World Cup double, with both their women’s and men’s teams now holding the title. Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt break down the electric final from a firsthand perspective, with Kealia reporting live from the match. Julie reflects on an iconic career coming to an end in Messi’s World Cup farewell, relating her own memories from her final World Cup appearance after a heartbreaking loss to Sweden. The duo also celebrates Style of Play’s own J.J. Watt for having Kealia’s back during a recent Real Salt Lake social media mishap and discuss the importance of women’s accomplishments standing on their own. Finally, Julie and Kealia discuss the record-breaking NWSL Queens Classic, Trinity Rodman’s latest comments, and why star power is key to growing soccer leagues around the world. Chapters (0:00) - Intro (0:33) - Kealia & JJ’s World Cup Final Trip (3:55) - World Cup Halftime Thoughts (4:26) - Julie’s AirBNB World Cup Watch Party (5:50) - Spain vs. Argentina Post Game Scuffle (7:00) - Burnley FC’s First Game In America (7:27) - “JJ Goes Scorched Earth” vs. Real Salt Lake (10:51) - Spain vs. Argentina Breakdown (15:31) - Messi’s Farewell (15:48) - Julie Reflects on Final World Cup Loss (20:40) - England vs. France Bronze Medal Thriller (23:42) - 2026 World Cup’s Best Moments (27:03) - NWSL Queens Classic + Trinity Rodman’s Take (29:04) - The New Star Power of Women’s Soccer 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials Thank you to our sponsors! - More goals, More celebrations. Go to https://buy.coorslight.com/picker/2531638666715833?show_more=true - Post jobs for free at ziprecruiter.com/styleofplay

  2. Jul 14

    Carli Lloyd Calls Out Christian Pulisic, USWNT vs. Spain & World Cup Semifinal Predictions

    The pundits had plenty to say following the USMNT's Round of 16 exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Christian Pulisic's early departure due to injury. Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt react to the criticism surrounding Pulisic, Mauricio Pochettino, and U.S. Soccer—including comments from USWNT legend Carli Lloyd. With Pulisic held scoreless throughout the tournament, Julie and K discuss the pressure that comes with being the face of the USMNT on the world's biggest stage. The two also preview the FIFA World Cup semifinals, discuss whether Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, or Jude Bellingham will define the tournament and who will finish atop the Golden Boot race. Plus, they look ahead to a marquee USWNT showdown with Spain and what the matchup could reveal about the next chapter of the U.S. Women's National Team. Before all that, the conversation starts off the pitch as Julie and Kealia discuss Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium residency, their favorite concerts and artists, and why Shakira's World Cup anthems remain some of the most iconic songs in soccer. Chapters (0:00) - Intro (0:48) - Burnley in Cincinnati (1:40) - Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium residency (3:34) - Favorite concert or artist? (6:40) - World Cup songs (9:33) - USMNT World Cup exit (10:20) - Carli Lloyd calls out Christian Pulisic (13:45) - "The criticism is warranted" (17:12) - Semifinal predictions (22:25) - Erling Haaland taken off in quarterfinal & VAR calls (25:53) - Golden Boot race (29:22) - 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup: USWNT vs England (36:40) - USWNT vs Spain friendly announced 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials Thank you to our sponsors! - More goals, More celebrations. Go to coorslight.com/sop

  3. Jun 30

    Mallory Swanson on Her USWNT Return, Olympic Gold Momentum, Fearless Beginnings & Postpartum

    This week on Style of Play, Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt are joined by one of the biggest stars in women's soccer, USWNT and Chicago Stars FC forward Mallory Swanson. She's an Olympic gold medalist, FIFA Women's World Cup champion, and one of the most dynamic attackers in the game, Mallory talks about her return to the USWNT, building on Olympic success with Emma Hayes, and navigating the challenge of returning to elite competition after motherhood. She reflects on her fearless beginnings with the national team, life with husband and MLB star Dansby Swanson, and what continues to motivate her as she sets her sights on the next Women's World Cup. Plus, Julie and Kealia share their own experiences balancing pregnancy and professional soccer, discussing everything from training while expecting to returning to play. They dive into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the road to the Final, and why Julie and K believe the USMNT has a real shot at lifting the trophy—starting with a Round of 32 showdown against Bosnia & Herzegovina. Chapters (0:00) - Intro (1:09) - USMNT mindset in the round of 32 (3:57) - Postpartum & the comeback (18:03) - Mallory Swanson joins Style of Play (18:34) - 7 months of Josie James Swanson (20:11) - Mindset for returning to play (22:14) - Returning from injury vs. pregnancy (24:28) - Support from the USWNT & NWSL (27:58) - Balancing motherhood and professional career (34:57) - Meeting Dansby Swanson (37:40) - Raising a future athlete (40:28) - Mal's early rise (44:25) - Forgoing college eligibility at UCLA (46:13) - Keys to USWNT Olympic success (54:40) - USWNT vs Brazil friendlies (56:50) - 1 year out from Women's World Cup (1:05:16) - Can the USMNT win it all?! 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials Thank you to our sponsors! - More goals, More celebrations. Go to coorslight.com/sop

  4. Jun 23

    J.J. Watt & Zach Ertz's BEST Fatherhood Advice, Raising Future Athletes & Favorite NFL Moments

    For this special Father's Day episode of Style of Play, Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt are joined by their husbands and NFL stars Zach Ertz and J.J. Watt. The couples share the realities of parenting, marriage, and coaching their little ones in a two pro athlete household, and of course have an epic debate on which sport is the hardest to learn... football or soccer. Zach and J.J. reflect on their friendship, favorite NFL memories, and what the future might look like training their own mini-mes. Plus, the couples put their relationships to the test to see just how well they really know each other. But before the dads join, Julie and K react to the latest soccer headlines, including Sam Kerr's move to Gotham FC and the USMNT's red-hot start to the FIFA World Cup after clinching Group D. Chapters (0:00) – Intro (2:11) – Sam Kerr to Gotham FC (4:00) – USMNT clinches Group D (8:43) – Zach & J.J. join Style of Play (13:56) – Partner workouts (19:16) – J.J. & Zach’s friendship (24:43) – The “other” football (30:45) – Fatherhood & raising athletes (38:05) – Style of coaching (45:26) – Growing up with brothers in the NFL (49:11) – Coaching your kids vs. allowing others to coach them (53:35) – How early should your kids lift weights? (56:30) – Sandlot & homerun swings (59:05) – Favorite NFL career moment (1:02:48) – Relationship quiz 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials (https://styleofplayshow.com/) Thank you to our sponsors! - More goals, More celebrations. Go to coorslight.com/sop - Post jobs for free at ziprecruiter.com/styleofplay

  5. Jun 16

    Jordyn Huitema on Women's World Cup Prep, NWSL vs European Leagues & Launching Her Skincare Brand

    This week on Style of Play, Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt are joined by Canadian National Team star and Chicago Stars FC forward Jordyn Huitema. One of the brightest talents in women's soccer, Jordyn opens up about Canada's rise on the international stage, preparing for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, and the differences between the NWSL and Europe's top leagues. She also shares the story behind launching her skincare brand, JordySkin, the challenges of building a business while competing at the highest level, and how she's creating products specifically designed for athletes. Plus, the FIFA World Cup is finally here, and the USMNT did not disappoint. Julie and K break down the United States' impressive opening victory on home soil and what it all means moving forward in the tournament. The duo also reacts to the USWNT's hard-fought win over Marta and Brazil, highlighted by Sophia Smith's attack that helped create the game-winning goal. Chapters: (0:00) - Intro (5:35) - FIFA World Cup is here!! (8:00) - USMNT sensational opening match (10:52) - Freddy & JJ Watt link up (14:55) - USWNT vs Brazil red card fest (24:40) - Flop or Not (27:30) - Jordyn Huitema joins Style of Play (31:44) - World Cup predictions (34:43) - 1 Year Out from Women's World Cup (41:28) - Building personal brand (42:20) - Launching JordySkin (50:46) - Hidden challenges of starting a business (54:17) - Balancing soccer career & skincare line (55:42) - New chapter in Chicago (58:57) - NWSL vs European Leagues (1:02:23) - Pressure to perform & social media (1:08:50) - Authentic brand creative (1:14:38) - Skincare built for athletes (1:16:55) - Jordyn's Style of Play 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials (https://styleofplayshow.com/) Thank you to our sponsors! - More goals, More celebrations. Go to coorslight.com/sop - Post jobs for free at ziprecruiter.com/styleofplay

  6. Jun 9

    2026 FIFA World Cup Preview: USMNT, Best Kits & Will Cristiano Ronaldo Score a Hat Trick?

    The Men's 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here, and Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt are breaking down the biggest storylines to watch from the opening whistle. Can the USMNT get off to a strong start in group play and build momentum early? Is Cristiano Ronaldo capable of delivering another iconic World Cup moment, maybe even a hat trick on soccer’s biggest stage? Which player is poised for a breakout tournament, and can Kylian Mbappé lead France to another title? Plus, Julie shares lessons from her career with the USWNT and explains how those experiences shape the way she views World Cup competition, including why team kits can have a bigger impact than fans might realize. Chapters (0:00) – Intro (3:51) – Kids in organized sports (6:38) – FIFA World Cup kits (12:56) – U20 WNT days (18:36) – Pre-World Cup camp (19:25) – World Cup changes (22:10) – Which fan base will show up the best? (22:50) – Landon Donovan’s 2010 World Cup GOAL (26:03) – USMNT Group Stage (29:09) – Importance of roster depth (33:08) – Breakout players (34:10) - World Cup Final predictions 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials (https://styleofplayshow.com/) Thank you to our sponsors! - More goals, More celebrations. Go to coorslight.com/sop - Post jobs for free at ziprecruiter.com/styleofplay

  7. Jun 2

    Rebecca Lowe on World Cup Coverage, USMNT Predictions & Balancing Career & Motherhood

    Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt's first episode of Style of Play is officially here! The two are joined by Rebecca Lowe, known for her work with NBC Sports, the Premier League, the Olympics, and now the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Rebecca shares stories from her career, her love for Crystal Palace, and her journey toward the dream assignment... covering the FIFA World Cup. And of course, we tackle the million-dollar question: Will Cristiano Ronaldo be in Portugal's starting XI? But first, Julie and Kealia open up about life after soccer, sharing their personal retirement journeys, the transition into motherhood, and navigating identity beyond the game. They discuss the biggest challenges of stepping away from professional sports and what it has been like watching the next generation of USWNT and NWSL stars take center stage, including the highly anticipated return of Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, and Mallory Swanson. Chapters (0:00) – Intro (1:10) – We have a podcast! (3:40) – Top 3 guests dead or alive? (5:24) – Best/worst Christmas gift (9:08) – Retirement & career closure (12:20) – Transition to motherhood (18:45) – Reacting to Julie’s last USWNT game (22:07) – From player to fan (23:43) – USWNT player pool (28:52) – Rebecca Lowe joins the show! (33:10) – Broadcast trailblazer (42:28) – Picking your English football team (46:54) – Premier League coverage (49:59) – Crystal Palace fandom (51:30) – Balancing motherhood & career (1:04:50) – Hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup (1:09:06) – USMNT World Cup predictions 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials Thank you to our sponsors! - More goals, More celebrations. Go to coorslight.com/sop - Post jobs for free at ziprecruiter.com/styleofplay

  8. May 26

    Introducing Style of Play with Julie Ertz & Kealia Watt

    2x FIFA Women’s World Cup Winner Julie Ertz and former NWSL star Kealia Watt are bringing their friendship, perspective, and love of the game to Style of Play, a weekly podcast covering women’s soccer, motherhood, culture, and life beyond the pitch. Tune in every Tuesday for honest and unfiltered conversations about the moments that shape athletes on and off the field. Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. http://www.youtube.com/@styleofplayshow Follow the show on all social platforms: @styleofplayshow

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Style Of Play is more than a way of competing. It’s the purest expression of how an athlete thinks, moves, and exists both in the game and beyond it. 2x World Cup winner Julie Ertz and former NWSL star Kealia Watt bring a fresh perspective on women’s soccer, from the USWNT to the global stage, shining a light on the athletes, personalities, and moments redefining what elite looks like today. Unfiltered, fun, and full of good energy, Julie and Kealia get real about life after the game, motherhood, and raising a family with spouses who play that “other football.” Featuring stars of the pitch and special guests from across sports and entertainment, Style Of Play celebrates the game and those reshaping culture and redefining greatness in real time. Check out new episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on all social channels @styleofplayshow

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  • Creator
    Julie Ertz, Kealia Watt
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sinclair Inc.

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