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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