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. 11h ago

    Itala Gemelli: KC Current 2 to Starting in a NWSL Match

    Defensive standout Itala Gemelli joins the podcast, days before she and the Kansas City Current takes on Angel City FC in the NWSL Playoff Quarterfinal, to discuss her groundbreaking path from a developmental squad to the top flight of the NWSL, the complexities of switching positions while adjusting to the professional, and the growth of the overall landcaspe of the professional pathway in women's soccer. Going through her journey from a youth recreational league to a standout collegiate career at both Dayton and Alabama, she offers a candid look at the resilience required to navigate the modern post-collegiate market. As the first player in league history to earn a first-team professional contract directly out of an NWSL reserve program, the Michigan native provides an essential perspective on how clubs are restructuring player development. The versatile defender shares insider insights on navigating the post-collegiate landscape without a draft, why the Current’s world-class facilities at CPKC Stadium were the perfect selling point for her, and what it really feels like to earn that first official top-flight contract. She opens up about the technical and psychological adjustments demanded by a complete positional shift from the front line to the backline under the technical staff’s guidance, and reflects on the emotional weight of making her senior debut against international competition, subbing in alongside longtime reserve teammates (and good friends of hers) to help secure the win. Lastly, she shares how she found out about her historic first-team contract, what the front office's trust in her, and contract extension immediately after her debut, means for her confidence, and the short and long-term milestones pinned to her soccer vision board! 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! I'd love to hear your thoughts or questions! Leave me a voice message on our RSS.com voicemail page, and we might include it on the show!

    Itala Gemelli: KC Current 2 to Starting in a NWSL Match
  2. 3d ago

    NWSL Decision Day Recap & Quarterfinals Preview

    In this episode, LDG breaks down the chaos of NWSL Decision Day, analyzing a frantic slate of results that officially locked in the 2026 playoff bracket, mapping out the road that leads to the NWSL Championship on November 21 at Audi Field. LDG breaks down NJ/NY Gotham FC secured its first-ever NWSL Shield with a clinical 2–0 victory over the Utah Royals, courtesy of goals from Guro Reiten and Jaedyn Shaw, unpacking Midge Purce’s tactical mastery of playmaking, while addressing the massive injury cloud hanging over Gotham after Jaelin Howell suffered a non-contact right ankle injury in the 24th minute. He evaluates whether the top-seeded reigning champions have the squad depth to weather this defensive blow as they attempt to defned their title in the postseason. Shifting to the playoff line/bubble, LDG dissects the Seattle Reign clinching the final wild card spot with a gritty 1–0 win over the Orlando Pride. He highlights Jordyn Bugg’s set-piece winner that successfully extended legend Jess Fishlock's iconic career into one last postseason dance. LDG directly contrasts this triumph with the heartbreak in Cary, where the North Carolina Courage finished ninth and missed the postseason entirely despite a 1–0 win over the Denver Summit, a cruel twist in fate for Ashley Sanchez, who tied the single-season league scoring record with 20 goals to claim the Golden Boot. He breaks down the rest of the Decision Day action, including San Diego Wave FC locking up the number two seed, the Washington Spirit blanking Chicago 2–0, Kansas City Current securing the four-seed, and Angel City FC storming into fifth with a 4–1 win over Boston. Finally, LDG transitions into a comprehensive preview of the quarterfinal fixtures, mapping out the tactical keypoints to wach out for and score predictions for all four matchups. He walks through the strategic chess match of San Diego vs. Utah, analyzing the Wave's six-match unbeaten run against a sliding Royals side, before breaking down the explosive attacking form of both teams in the Kansas City vs. Angel City game. He then previews Gotham vs. Seattle and the Washington vs. Portland, where home-field advantage will test the Thorns' young backline. 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! I'd love to hear your thoughts or questions! Leave me a voice message on our RSS.com voicemail page, and we might include it on the show!

    NWSL Decision Day Recap & Quarterfinals Preview
  3. Oct 29

    Duke Captain Cameron Roller: NWSL and USWNT Dreams & ACC Dominance

    In today's episode, we sit down with Duke Blue Devils senior co-captain and All-American center back, Cameron Roller. The rising star joins the podcast, in a special episode released just hours before the Blue Devils' highly anticipated heavyweight ACC clash against Florida State, to share insider insights on Duke's season and take us inside her elite defensive mindset. Sharing her journey from participating in a youth recreational league to arriving in Durham as a highly touted recruit, Cameron shares how she manages external expectations while establishing her own leadership style, emphasizing the importance of staying grounded when the stakes are at their highest. The formidable center back opens up about her extensive experience within the USWNT youth setup, detailing how her youth World Cup experience prepared her to organize a backline in college. She reflects on the psychological shift within the Blue Devils locker room, sharing how the team is channeling the frustration of back-to-back seasons where the team was close but unsuccessful at their national championship goal into an uncompromising unfinished business mentality this season. Taking us behind the scenes of Duke's professionalized environment, she breaks down the daily reality of playing through intense physical adversity, cultivating on-pitch chemistry under a defining team motto, and the liberating piece of advice from her head coach that she keeps permanently in her notes before every match. Cameron opens up about her NWSL aspirations as a premier prospect, what it takes to maintain consistency at the highest level, making 53 consecutive collegiate starts, and the shift in team mentality under head coach Kieran Hall as the Blue Devils chase a national championship. Finally, she gets incredibly candid about balancing a rigorous academic schedule with her preparation for the next level, her perspective on navigating the post-draft free agency landscape while staying grounded at Duke, and the long and short-term goals pinned to her soccer vision board. 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! I'd love to hear your thoughts or questions! Leave me a voice message on our RSS.com voicemail page, and we might include it on the show!

    Duke Captain Cameron Roller: NWSL and USWNT Dreams & ACC Dominance
  4. Oct 26

    Zara Chavoshi on Weighing USWNT vs Canada WNT, Adapting Under New Coaches & Committing to Orlando Pride

    All-American defensive powerhouse Zara Chavoshi joins the podcast to unpack navigating her dual-national identity, anchoring Wake Forest’s historic run to the College Cup final, and carving out her future as the Orlando Pride's pioneering direct-from-college signing. Zara pulls back the curtain on the mental fortitude required to jump from a historical national championship game run with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons into an unprecedented market where she became the first direct collegiate free-agent signing in Pride history, leaning on her values and support systems in this new process. She opens up about her unique international tug-of-war, tracing her thought process behind attending camps for both U.S. Soccer and Canada Soccer before making a senior breakthrough, what it means to have gotten to represent both nations internationally, and why she hasn't fully decided on either national team just yet. She reflects on getting her first senior cap against Haiti and subsequently opening her international goalscoring account against Costa Rica, utilizing those experiences to grow as a footballer. Taking us behind the scenes in the NWSL, she reveals what it is like defending Marta in training on a daily basis, how she handled a mid-season coaching pivot under Yolanda Thomas, the first message Yo told her after taking over the role, and how the departing coach mattered to her personally. She shares how the change was emotionally consequential, the team reconstituted itself around new leadership, and how she personally overcame mid-year injury setbacks. She details the immense pride behind her nomination for the Lauren Holiday Impact Award for her her volunteering efforts with Seminole Cultural Habitat for Humanity, the goals pinned to her soccer vision board, + 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! I'd love to hear your thoughts or questions! Leave me a voice message on our RSS.com voicemail page, and we might include it on the show!

    Zara Chavoshi on Weighing USWNT vs Canada WNT, Adapting Under New Coaches & Committing to Orlando Pride
  5. Oct 22

    Lauren Milliet: Building Racing Louisville's Identity from Day One & The 100-Game Iron Woman Streak

    Racing Louisville FC cornerstone and all-time appearance leader Lauren Milliet joins the podcast to unpack what it takes to build a club's legacy from the ground up. As the only remaining original player from Racing Louisville's inception, Lauren pulls back the curtain on her early days in the league, talking about her journey from her draft-day experience directly into a star-studded rookie season with the North Carolina Courage. She details what it was like to find her footing in the pros while training day in and day out alongside world-class players like Sam Mewis, Crystal Dunn, and Debinha, and how that experience molded her into the leader she is today. She takes us behind the scenes of the 2020 NWSL bubble, sharing how she navigated the unprecedented demands of the Challenge Cup, setting the stage for her sudden transition to Kentucky next season via the expansion draft. She talks about going through the expansion draft process and how over her time with Racing, Louisville has become such a special place to her. The right-back gets incredibly candid about the relentless day-to-day physical and mental preparation required to make league history as the first player in NWSL history to play 100 consecutive regular-season matches for a single club. Beyond the iron-woman streaks, she breaks down the immense psychological resilience needed to bounce back from injury setbacks, including a broken collarbone suffered in Brazil that cut a dominant personal campaign short, and the brutal lessons those grueling rehabilitation periods taught her about confidence and longevity in professional sports. Lauren walks through the emotional high of finally breaking through to secure Racing's historic first-ever playoff appearance, reliving their grueling, 120-minute postseason battle against the Washington Spirit and sharing the lessons she learned from it. Finally, she opens up about her impact off the field as Louisville's nominee for the Lauren Holiday Impact Award supporting TreesLouisville, her decision to re-sign with the club, and the legacy she hopes to leave behind in the Racing locker room. 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! I'd love to hear your thoughts or questions! Leave me a voice message on our RSS.com voicemail page, and we might include it on the show!

    Lauren Milliet: Building Racing Louisville's Identity from Day One & The 100-Game Iron Woman Streak
  6. Oct 15

    USWNT vs. Spain Post-Mortem: Lessons Learned, Ashley Sanchez's Landmark Return, The Lindsey Heaps Dilemma & More

    LDG executes a complete post-mortem on the chaotic results, diving straight into the USWNT's two-game slate against Spain to unpack exactly what went wrong, who stood out, and how Emma Hayes is handling a glaring tactical reality check ahead of World Cup qualifying. LDG emphasizes the importance of youth development and the need for the team to adapt quickly to high-pressure situations without having the safety net of getting another opportunity to take on a top side after a tough result in the first game. He dives deep into the 2-0 loss at Audi Field and the 2–2 comeback draw, proving that the USWNT is still at its most lethal when playing directly in a high-press transition rather than forcing a slow, methodical build. As he says, you cannot out-Spain Spain. LDG delves into their defensive struggles without Girma anchoring the backline, which conceded four first-half goals across two matches, the impact of key player absences, and discusses individual player performances in the stock up, stock down segment, highlighting Ashley Sanchez's return and the midfield's challenges against Spain. He isolates the massive contrast between NWSL Golden Boot leader Ashley Sanchez’s incredible return to the USWNT pool after 2 years and the captain Lindsey Heaps, who struggled against Spain's world-class midfield, raising questions for LDG on whether she should be a member of the USWNT’s starting lineup. Plus, he looks toward the goalkeeper race after Phallon Tullis-Joyce's elite shot-stopping was marred by a costly distributional error that directly led to Spain’s second goal, and the inconclusiveness this window provided on who will be the number 1 goalkeeper next summer. Looking ahead to the high-stakes CONCACAF W Championship qualifiers in Texas, he predicts the upcoming 23-player roster, separating the locks from the bubble players, explicitly breaking down the tactical adjustments needed to crack El Salvador's inevitable low block, explaining why creators comfortable playing in the pocket spaces like Ally Sentnor and Jaedyn Shaw are needed. Finally, LDG examines how the USWNT's rivals' performed over the window, and looks at the results of their World Cup and World Cup Qualifying competitors. 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! I'd love to hear your thoughts or questions! Leave me a voice message on our RSS.com voicemail page, and we might include it on the show!

    USWNT vs. Spain Post-Mortem: Lessons Learned, Ashley Sanchez's Landmark Return, The Lindsey Heaps Dilemma & More
  7. Oct 12

    Gift Monday: Super Falcons' Bounce Back from WAFCON, Honoring Washington Spirit Legacy & Why Not Scoring Goals Isn't An Option

    Dynamic Nigerian forward Gift Monday joins the podcast to share insider insights on the future of the Super Falcons, adjusting to the unique physical demands of the NWSL, and reflecting on her time with the Spirit. Recorded mere days before, and published right after, her blockbuster trade to Boston Legacy FC from the Washington Spirit, this deep-dive interview covers her footballing journey from her earliest soccer memories into a prolific career that has spanned across multiple continents. Gift bridges her formative youth international experiences, specifically looking back at what she absorbed during the 2018 U-20 Women’s World Cup alongside current senior stars, and how navigating those early global tournaments directly prepared her to step onto the pitch during Nigeria's historic 2023 senior World Cup run. She pulls back the curtain on why she initially wanted to stay back with the U-17s despite her gratitude for receiving a U-20 call-up. She then talks about her development in the NWFL, detailing how winning a domestic title and finishing as the league's top scorer with the Bayelsa Queens prepared her to compete in elite environments like Spain’s Liga F with UD Tenerife, and ultimately the NWSL. The prolific attacker gets incredibly candid about the emotional high of earning her first-ever senior call-up to represent the Super Falcons crest and stepping onto the pitch at the senior Women's World Cup. She breaks down the psychological pivot required to channel the disappointment of not making the 2025 WAFCON roster into incredible club form for the Spirit, eventually forcing her way back onto the international squad. She takes us inside her transition to the NWSL, walking through the behind-the-scenes reality of her seamless adaptation to the league, including the exact shift in career trajectory she felt when she made league history by scoring the fastest-ever hat-trick from kickoff against the Houston Dash, and her ambitions for the rest of the season. Finally, Gift breaks down the structural changes needed to help the national team regroup after recent continental heartbreak, the mindset of the locker room heading into the 2028 Olympic qualifiers, and the goals pinned to her soccer vision board. 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! I'd love to hear your thoughts or questions! Leave me a voice message on our RSS.com voicemail page, and we might include it on the show!

    Gift Monday: Super Falcons' Bounce Back from WAFCON, Honoring Washington Spirit Legacy & Why Not Scoring Goals Isn't An Option
  8. Oct 8

    Jordan Silkowitz: Chasing Excellence with Bay FC & the USWNT

    Bay FC goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz sits down to discuss her rise to the international stage and anchoring the defensive foundation of Bay FC in the NWSL. Joining the podcast just days before the USWNT’s highly anticipated October window versus Spain, the rising star shares insider insights on her historic journey as the first Iowa State player ever drafted into the league, why the Bay FC project was the perfect step for her, and stepping into the undisputed number-one goalkeeper role. Jordan dives into her spectacular personal form this season, reflecting on her trade to Bay FC, leading the league in goals prevented, and setting a historic penalty-saving record. She takes us into the locker room to discuss the delicate balance of stepping into a vital leadership role while still developing as a young pro, navigating a grueling NWSL schedule alongside entering the senior international environment after receiving her first senior USWNT call-up ahead of friendlies against Italy, and more! Jordan shares the profound pieces of coaching advice that altered how she views the game, including how goalkeeper coach Daniel Ball helped her rediscover her joy for soccer at a time when she seriously questioned whether she wanted to keep playing. She walks us through the importance of the U-23 national team program as a fundamental international entry point, detailing what was going through her head when she achieved the "I will get called into a USWNT camp" flashcard inside her locker. Lastly, she shares what excites her about the club's new direction under head coach Emma Coates, the short and long term goals on her career vision board, 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! I'd love to hear your thoughts or questions! Leave me a voice message on our RSS.com voicemail page, and we might include it on the show!

    Jordan Silkowitz: Chasing Excellence with Bay FC & the USWNT
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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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