Diaspora United

This podcast is my first listen every week. I don’t have a ton of people around me that even watch soccer, let alone women’s soccer with a progressive lens, so listening to you guys allows me to access others who love this sport and culture as much as I do. Thank you for the podcast and keep on keeping on.

Why don’t eggs tell jokes? Because they’d crack up. I found this show about 4 years ago when the US was dealing with the fallout from a vile president, Jan. 6th terrorism, a pandemic, and deep racial and class tensions. Courtney and Andre brought themselves - their humor, their joy, their sadness, their full identities - to covering women’s soccer. This show made me so happy starting day 1, and it’s only gotten better since then. They have watched women’s soccer grow immeasurably in the last four years. They have covered it all. They’ve remained themselves. And we love them. Now, as we reenter some dark times, more than ever these are the voices I want to listen to.

This show has all my favorite things, and I’m so glad I found my way to this corner of women’s soccer coverage after getting back into the sport last year. I especially appreciate the firm stances on trans rights and player protections. I don’t feel like there are enough hours in the day for me to keep up with European leagues, so I like those recaps too. Keep rocking! Dad joke: Where would Moo Deng go to college? A hippo campus. (And if she studies medicine, she’ll take…the Hippo-cratic oath). (If you laugh at other jokes but not these, you’re a hippocrite).

Long time listener, first time reviewer. If you’re looking to deepen your understanding of the game, this is the podcast for you. Courtney Thee Stats Stith and Andre 3000ft Carlile have incredible insight into the game of women’s soccer and the knowledge they share with their audience feels like a cheat code before any major tournament. Diaspora United is paving the way towards an equitable future in women’s soccer. Courtney and Andre continuously celebrate and highlight black women in the game, unequivocally support queer and trans athletes, and report on the disparities women in soccer face around the world. So make them your go-to for all things related to women’s soccer. But don’t take my word for it, simply ask the current and former professional players and their families who call themselves proud listeners. Thank you Courtney and Andre! I don’t have a dad joke, but remember kids: french fries are not made in France. They’re made in grease (**Greece)