Soccer Girl Problems The Soccer Girl Problems Podcast

Today on the podcast we chat with UNC alum and current defender on the Washington Spirit, Amber Brooks. We loved hearing from Amber about conversations had within the team and with Coach on the importance to bring your three unique strengths (on the field and off) to each game to make the team successful as a whole. We chatted about her mentality to always give everything 100% and put her full effort into whatever she is doing. And we love her advice that not every training will look the same but to always give whatever your "100%" is that day.

Today on the podcast we chat with NWSL and Ghana national team's Jennifer Cudjoe. We chat about her recent focus on the importance of mental health and how helpful her mentors have been in supporting her. We also discuss why she waited till she was ready to go pro. Jennifer also tells us about advocating for her national team’s rights and coming back as a player but also to help improve the structure of the team and help make a change. 

We are celebrating our 200th episode with some fun rapid fire questions with yours truly, SGP!



And to extend our thanks to our amazing listeners we are giving away 3 pairs of cleats, check out our Instagram on how to enter: https://bit.ly/3WqWEYH

Today on the podcast we chat with Angel City FC Jasmyne Spencer. We chat about her experience so far at Angel City, including playing in a new position. We also loved hearing from her more about the importance of young Black athletes seeing themselves represented on the field, and a great reminder to all of us of the crucial role of Black culture in sports and in the NWSL. Jasmyne also tells us about her passion off the field, her company Jas It Up, a sustainable clothing brand she created. Check it out: jasitupofficial.com

Today on the podcast we have soccer superstar sisters Alyssa and Gisele Thompson who made history as Nike's first high school athletes. Alyssa made her USWNT debut last Fall and is currently playing for Angel City Fc and Giselle played for the USYNT at the U-17 World Cup. We loved chatting with them both about how much they've enjoyed growing up playing together and how supportive they are of each other. We also enjoyed hearing about how they balance playing with being high school students and having a social life.

Today on the podcast we chat with OL Reign’s Elyse Bennett. Elyse gives advice to parents and young athletes on following their own path in sports and whatever they are passionate about, believing that's the key to not burning out. We loved hearing about her own journey to play professional and her advice to injured players to put the same energy and effort into rehab as you do for training.