In this episode, LDG interviews Portland Thorns FC and Denmark WNT defender Isabella Obaze!

In this episode, Isabella talks about why playing in the NWSL with the Thorns was so appealing to her. She describes her experience playing in the UEFA Champions League and 2025 Euros, her debut with the Danish senior team, what it is like defending weekly against some of the world's best attackers like Temwa Chawinga, and so much more!

In the rapid-fire section, we get to learn more about Isabella off the pitch. As this interview features listener-submitted questions, stay tuned until the rapid-fire section at the end to hear the majority of the submitted questions.

Cover Art Image Credit: Portland Thorns FC

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Welcome back to The Women's Soccer Podcast! In this episode, LDG rambles about the results of the Ballon d'Or in this impromptu, fun, and loaded conversation about the intersectionality of women's sports and award culture emerging, when the voting base isn't backing the hype up with their ballots!

He breaks down the nationalities of the Ballon d'Or voting base, bemons the voters prioritizing the Euros over Copa America + WAFCON, and explains why nominations for African players like Barbra Banda can help grow the African game.

Liam goes over his take on the rankings and what he would change, alongside his thoughts on the players left off the 30-player shortlist.

Additionally, he throws on his judge hat and analyzes the discourse surrounding the award, and explains the unfortunate reality of an award built for men failing to provide the same effort for the women's game, and how the consistent pairing of obscene rankings and women's soccer award shows is unlikely to change.

Lastly, he reframes the discussion from annoyance to acknowledgement, as he shouts out some players who crushed it this season who didn't get their deserved flowers/ranking at the Ballon d'Or.

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In this episode, LDG interviews San Diego Wave and Ireland WNT forward Kyra Carusa!

The duo talked about representing Ireland at the Women's World Cup, signing with her hometown club in the NWSL's San Diego Wave, playing under Jonas Eidevall, and so much more!

Additionally, Kyra shares what it meant to be nominated for the NWSL's Lauren Holiday Award, which recognizes the efforts of NWSL athletes in giving back to their communities, reminisces on her time at Stanford, adjusting to the NWSL's speed of play, + more!

In the rapid-fire section, we get to learn more about Kyra off the pitch. As this interview features listener-submitted questions, stay tuned until the rapid-fire section at the end to hear the majority of the submitted questions.

Cover Art Image Credit: San Diego Wave FC

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In this episode, LDG talks about all things KC Current after seeing their shield-clinching performance live.

He debriefs having seen the extensive presence of the Current logo across the city at restaurants, streetcars, etc, and why the Current is such an attractive franchise for top players. He discusses the CPKC Stadium matchday experience, the reason why having a dedicated stadium and/or training facility is so important, and the wacky origins of the club.

Additionally, he shares the general byproduct of proper investment in women's sports of the pitch, the incredible fan-player interconnectedness at the Current, what other NWSL teams should learn from the Current, and so much more!

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In this episode, LDG interviews Spokane Zephyr goalkeeper Hope Hisey as the Gainbridge Super League's second season kicks off!

The duo talked about Hope's experience as a leader on and off the pitch at Arizona University and her time in the NWSL with the Kansas City Current, along with all things Spokane Zephyr. Hope discusses her reaction to hearing about a second professional league coming to the US, why she was attracted to Spokane's project (+ why she returned for a second season), the team's motivation after narrowly missing the playoffs, and so much more!

In the rapid-fire section, we get to learn more about Hope off the pitch. As this interview features listener-submitted questions, stay tuned until the rapid-fire section at the end to hear the majority of the submitted questions.

Cover Art Image Credit: Spokane Zephyr FC

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In today's episode, LDG interviews Seattle Reign and USWNT U-23 Defender Emily Mason!

Emily played collegiately at Rutgers University, a Big Ten juggernaut, where she earned multiple accolades, including Big Ten All-Freshman Team honors and recognition as one of the top young defenders in the nation. Mason has competed with the U.S. Women’s Youth National Teams from the U15 to the U23 levels, including under her future club head coach, Laura Harvey. The same day she was announced on the USWNT Futures Camp roster, she signed her first-ever professional contract with the Seattle Reign. Due to her incredible rookie year performance, her contract with the team was extended, cementing her as a centerpiece for the future of the club's backline.

In this interview, we talk about Emily's time at the USWNT Futures Camp, her experiences with Rutgers/the USWNT youth national teams, and what made the Reign's project attractive to her. Additionally, she chats about some of her (and the team's) goals ahead of this season's playoff push/long term, the emotions surrounding her NWSL debut, and so much more!

In the rapid-fire section, we get to learn more about Emily off the pitch. As this interview features listener-submitted questions, stay tuned until the rapid-fire section at the end to hear the majority of the submitted questions.

Cover Art Image Credit: Seattle Reign FC

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After avidly watching this action-packed weekend of NWSL club play, LDG takes the mic for an instant analysis of the sides that took the pitch. He highlights where each team thrived, the tactical adjustments that need to be made in the future, standout players, and more!

He showcases some fantastic standout players and tactical moves by coaches, while sharing his overall impressions of the teams, and much more. With a holistic focus, LDG explores the match tactics and how some new summer signings started to fit into their teams.

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In today's episode, LDG interviews Calgary Wild midfielder Meggie Dougherty Howard!

From her days in the NWSL with clubs like the Orlando Pride and San Diego Wave, to joining the Calgary Wild, one of six clubs, in Canada’s first-ever women’s professional soccer league, the Northern Super League, ahead of its inaugural season, Meggie's career has taken her to numerous top clubs.

In today's conversation, we chat about the Wild's (and Northern Super League's) project (which holds today as the announcement of her re-signing with the club through 2028 dropped as we were recording), similarities and differences between the NWSL and NSL, and the leaders who have influenced her leadership style as she was named the Wild's first-ever captian, like Ali Riley, Alex Morgan, and more! In addition, Meggie takes us behind the scenes and shares the process of building a team from the ground up, reflecting on the Wild's first preseason and her time in the NWSL.

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