Extra Time: Lori Lindsey Reflects on the Importance of 2011

Lori Lindsey was a mainstay of both the US Women's National Team and the three women's professional soccer leagues founded in the United States during the early and mid-2000s. She has also built a successful broadcast career in her post playing days working for ESPN, SiriusXM FC, Apple TV and other networks covering a variety of soccer events.

She was an important part of the 2011 World Cup squad, having made her USWNT debut in 2005 and solidifying her place on the squad leading up to that pivotal tournament. Lindsey joined Founding Futbol to talk about her memories of the World Cup Qualifying process, the miracle header by Abby Wambach, how quickly fans latched onto the game thereafter and so much more.

Founding Futbol is a year-long exploration of the critical moments that have led to soccer's emerging popularity in America. Extra Time is an additional weekly episode that shares reactions and reflections from the chapters, and brings additional guests into the fold. 

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Host: Kent Malmros

Guest: Lori Lindsey (Former USWNT and NWSL Player)

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