Best of Season 1: The Soccer Podcast USA

Before everything changes, Christina and Lori want to say thank you—and look back on the best moments from Season 1 of The Soccer Podcast USA.In this special episode, we’ve divided our favorite clips into four chapters that show the full range of what makes this show unique: surprise guests and unexpected twists; deeply personal stories that reveal the heart behind the game; serious rants and rule debates that prove we know our stuff; and offbeat, weird moments that you won’t find anywhere else.Whether it made you laugh, think, or say “Wait, did that actually happen?” — these are the moments that defined our first season.Chapter Breakdown:It’s Surprising — Surprise guests, unexpected moments, and playful unpredictability.It’s Personal — Vulnerability, passion, and stories that reveal the human side of the game.It’s Serious — Rants, rules, and hard takes that prove we’re as smart as we are fun.It’s Different — Offbeat, spontaneous, and wonderfully weird moments that define our unique voice.Stick around until the end for a sneak peek at what’s coming next. New name? New vibe? New definition of “soccer”? We’re still figuring it out — but we promise it’ll be Soccerish.New episodes return August 21st. Subscribe now so you don’t miss it.⏱️ Time-Coded Highlights🤯 Surprise Guests & Big Reveals01:11 – Lori meets her “work husband” Chris Wittyngham 02:15 – Jenn Hildreth drops in—CBS crew reunion vibes 03:30 – Mike Grella joins fresh off the pitch🗣️ Speaking Out & Leading Change04:00 – Christina on retaliation, lost assignments, and finding a voice through TV 05:19 – Lori: “Different levels of the same fight—WNBA, AFCON, CONMEBOL” 05:40 – Coaching, leadership, and the emotional toll of being ‘always on’💔 Janelly Farias: The Shoulder, the Tragedy, the Transition08:06 – Deciding to step away from pro soccer 09:06 – Dislocating her shoulder in her final games 09:45 – A family tragedy shifts her priorities 10:22 – Choosing to be present for loved ones⚽ Fan Moments & Player Memories10:40 – Lori’s backyard goal and pretending to be Tony Meola at age 10 11:45 – Posters on the wall—men’s and women’s teams🌍 The Bigger Picture12:11 – Why breaks matter: “We’re all human” 13:25 – The Sports Bra origin story: TVs, tears, and women’s sports front-and-center 15:26 – Leaving a legacy: “Better than I found it”📺 The Netflix Deal & Women’s Game Growth17:18 – Shannon Boxx on Netflix winning Women’s World Cup rights 18:08 – FIFA finally separates women’s and men’s rights—“Wake up, FIFA!” 18:14 – Brazil players speak out: “Enough is enough”🧐 Referee Corner20:16 – Handball controversy vs. Mexico—Christina breaks it down 22:31 – “Is it natural?”—bracing falls vs. deliberate handling 23:49 – VAR delays and decision-making explained😂 Shut Up, Steve & Other Running Gags26:33 – The ‘Shut Up, Sandra’ mindset 29:07 – Birth of ‘Shut Up, Steve’ for the USMNT 29:25 – Old people candy: Werther’s Originals nostalgia🌮 Food, Flights & Flamingos30:53 – Corn vs. flour tortillas—this could end friendships 32:36 – Philly taco trucks and Italian Market finds 33:11 – Airline sponsor dreams and the “Phoebe the Flamingo” airport👽 Alien Texts & Random Closer34:19 – “Have you been taken by aliens?” text mid-recording 34:46 – Final sign-off: “It’s not just soccer—we’re learning about everything” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.