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Episode 106: Breakdown the NWSL Chaos from Sky High ft Coach Statue of Liberty and Wemby-Lagui or Diaspora United 1.5 Crossover with SkyE

Welcome to Episode 106  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this Episode, while Sylvs is celebrating her Birthday by  exploring Europe, SkyE connects with the Tall Ones of Diaspora United, Courtney Stith and Andre’ Carlisle in part two of a 1.5 SBFC x DU kinda crossover to review the chaos of last week of NWSL games and the season's midpoint of the most chaotic league on earth. Skye , Wemby and Coach reflect on the season of the NWSL  to see what new heights each team can reach in their future, why teams are struggling or succeeding , and look to see who is in leading the award races across the league. Coach Courtney and Reverend Wemby , also help Skye pick Superlatives for the week, continue some  Raves and Rant, and drop some Hits and Riffs of the Week They also wish Sylvs a special Happy Birthday!

Be sure to check out Part One of this 1.5 Tall Crossover, where Skye and the TallOnes talk about Sister Emma’s first USWNT Team Roster and welcomes the beginning of the Emma Hayes era in Episode 146 of Diaspora United on their feeds.

Make sure you follow and support Andre’ and Courtney of Diaspora United on
Twitter: DiasporaUtdPod 

As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra

 use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com. 

More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here. 

As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on:
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Visit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfc
SBFC Website:  www.sheabutterfc.com

Make sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined 

Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC Nevijay

Also much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode.  Follow her on ig :  alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATS

The photo of this episode features Shea Butter FC player of the week Barbra Banda and Adriana of the Orlando Pride as taken by Dante’y Buitureida during the Seattle Reign vs Orlando Pride Match in Seattle, Washington on Lumen Field.  You can connect with and follow Dante’y through the links at https://linktr.ee/Danteysart . 

Episode 105: Stoppage Time, Stop That!

Welcome to Episode 105  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs check in with three things they’ve seen in the NWSL, and three things they think they’ll see the rest of the season. Then, they give your the superlatives and their early picks for ROTY and MVP, and finally bring you the Hits and Riffs and Rants and Raves of the Week.

As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra

 use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com. 

More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here. 

As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on:
Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfc
Join our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfc
Visit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfc
SBFC Website:  www.sheabutterfc.com

Make sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined 

Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC Nevijay

Also much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode.  Follow her on ig :  alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATS

The photo of this episode features Shea Butter FC player of the week Sophia Smith as taken by Dante’y Buitureida.  You can connect with and follow Dante’y through the links at https://linktr.ee/Danteysart 

SBFC Episode 104: They Not Like U.S.! ft Stop Playing Out the BACK!

Welcome to Episode 104  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs discuss UWCL and the WSL last round of games as the league’s season comes to a close, the latest midweek and NWSL matches, the beefing vibes with the struggle bus of Playing Out the Back ( including a special surprise from SkyE) , and dive into the importance of understanding and respecting  Black American culture ALL the time and not when it’s convenient between the Hits and Riffs and Rants and Raves of the week.

As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra

 use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com. 

More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here. 

As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on:
Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfc
Join our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfc
Visit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfc
SBFC Website:  www.sheabutterfc.com

Make sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined 

Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC Nevijay

Also much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode.  Follow her on ig :  alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATS

The photos featured in this episode of Rookie of the Month Croix Bethune cooking against Houston Dash as feature by the Washington Spirit on https://washingtonspirit.com/blog/2024/05/07/washington-spirit-midfielder-croix-bethune-named-nwsl-rookie-of-the-month-presented-by-ally/ 

 Episode 103: Run The Fcking Go-Route

Welcome to Episode 103 of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs discuss the SheBelieves Cup in Atlanta and the fallout from Korbin Albert’s social media, then (at the 1 Hour 19 min mark)  we talk about the NWSL through the first six match days, next (at the 2 Hour 9 min mark)  we talk about the UWCL first legs, and then we ask the question “does women’s basketball have a marketing issue (hint, yes). Finally, we will give you our Hits and Riffs and Rants and Raves of the week. Please note there are interviews in this episode. 
Interviews in this Episode start at


45 min  mark  featuring USWNT’s Sophia Smith, Naomi Girma and the Legend Shannon Boxx at USWNT Training in Marietta, Georgia before SheBelieves in Atlanta, Georgia 
57 min mark featuring Footie Mob and American Outlaw members at the American Outlaw Tailgate before SheBelieve Cup in Atlanta, Georgia
1hour 6min mark featuring USWNT’s Jaedyn Shaw, Mallory Swanson, Catarina Macario and Crystal Dunn after the USWNT vs Japan WNT game in the Mixzone at  She Believes in  Atlanta Georgia. 

As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra

 use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com. 

More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here. 

As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on:
Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfc
Join our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfc
Visit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfc
SBFC Website:  www.sheabutterfc.com

Make sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined 

Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC Nevijay

Also much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode.  Follow her on ig :  alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATS

The photos featured in this episode of Mallory Swanson and Tziarra King during Seattle Reign vs Chicago Red Stars match in Seattle, Washington  were taken by Dante’y Buitureida.  You can connect with and follow Dante’y through the links at https://linktr.ee/Danteysart . 

Episode 102: Choppin It Up with Shea Butter FC x FTCUTD and Footie Mob in Atlanta

What's good squad? This episode of Shea Butter FC features audio from our live recording in Atlanta featuring Skye and Sylvs, Greggo and Coach Tony of For The Culture United and Footie Mob legend Curtis Jenkins and Vera Zeigler. This episode features a deep dive into Black culture and the intersection of soccer in Atlanta, and it exploring how important it has been growing the influence of soccer in the city hosting SheBelieves and the new location of US Soccer. This discussion was recorded in the historic Robert Woodruff Library in heart of Atlanta , and services the HBCUs of the Atlanta University Center!

#hbcu #soccer #ForTheCulture #ftcutd #blacksoccer #blackpodcast #hbcusoccer #soccerpodcast #mls #nwsl #uswnt #shebelievescup #ussoccer #liveig #soccerlife #explore #exploreatl #clarkatlanta #spelman #morehouse

Episode 101:  Shoutout to All My DEIs, We’ll See You In Atlanta!

Welcome to Episode 101 of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs discuss the first two weeks of the NWSL and talk about how we’re feeling about each team. Then, you will hear player interviews from the Gold Cup W Final and the Challenge Cup, and then we will discuss the USWNT roster for the SheBelieves Cup. Finally, we will give you our Hits and Riffs and Rants and Raves of the week. 
Interviews in Episode include


Mixzone interviews after the Gold Cup Final with Jaedyn Shaw, Casey Kruger, Lynn Williams  and Naomi Girma
Mixzone Interviews after the 2024 NWSL Challenge Cup with Gotham FC’s Yazmeen Ryan, Crystal Dunn, Maycee Bell, and San Diego Wave’s Jaedyn Shaw and Naomi Girma



As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra

 use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com. 

More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here. 

As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on:
Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfc
Join our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfc
Visit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfc
SBFC Website:  www.sheabutterfc.com

Make sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined 

Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC Nevijay

Also much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode.  Follow her on ig :  alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATS

Photo for this episode features a picture of Croix Bethune celebrating with her Washington Spirit Teammates after scoring the Game winning goal.