189. Katie Johnson Returns!

Fresh off her retirement announcement, Katie Johnson returns to the Urban Pitch Podcast! The last time we spoke to her, she was on the San Diego Wave, but shortly after our discussion she returned to her hometown and joined Angel City FC. We discuss her two-year stint in Los Angeles, in addition to what went into her decision to retire, her new journey in pilates, and what she is currently listening to. Timestamps (01:56) The impact of the LA fires on Katie's family (03:10) Retiring from pro soccer and making the adjustment to post-playing days (17:10) Her experience with Angel City FC for the past two seasons (33:17) Getting certified as a pilates instructor and new avenues moving forward (42:00) Navigating the highs and lows of a career as a pro athlete (52:25) The USC experience (56:58) Her music playlist and favorite artists Cast Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores Producer: Roy Cho Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our website, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.