Jordyn Huitema on Women's World Cup Prep, NWSL vs European Leagues & Launching Her Skincare Brand

This week on Style of Play, Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt are joined by Canadian National Team star and Chicago Stars FC forward Jordyn Huitema. One of the brightest talents in women's soccer, Jordyn opens up about Canada's rise on the international stage, preparing for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, and the differences between the NWSL and Europe's top leagues. She also shares the story behind launching her skincare brand, JordySkin, the challenges of building a business while competing at the highest level, and how she's creating products specifically designed for athletes. Plus, the FIFA World Cup is finally here, and the USMNT did not disappoint. Julie and K break down the United States' impressive opening victory on home soil and what it all means moving forward in the tournament. The duo also reacts to the USWNT's hard-fought win over Marta and Brazil, highlighted by Sophia Smith's attack that helped create the game-winning goal. Chapters: (0:00) - Intro (5:35) - FIFA World Cup is here!! (8:00) - USMNT sensational opening match (10:52) - Freddy & JJ Watt link up (14:55) - USWNT vs Brazil red card fest (24:40) - Flop or Not (27:30) - Jordyn Huitema joins Style of Play (31:44) - World Cup predictions (34:43) - 1 Year Out from Women's World Cup (41:28) - Building personal brand (42:20) - Launching JordySkin (50:46) - Hidden challenges of starting a business (54:17) - Balancing soccer career & skincare line (55:42) - New chapter in Chicago (58:57) - NWSL vs European Leagues (1:02:23) - Pressure to perform & social media (1:08:50) - Authentic brand creative (1:14:38) - Skincare built for athletes (1:16:55) - Jordyn's Style of Play 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials (https://styleofplayshow.com/) Thank you to our sponsors! - More goals, More celebrations. Go to coorslight.com/sop - Post jobs for free at ziprecruiter.com/styleofplay