Rebecca Lowe on World Cup Coverage, USMNT Predictions & Balancing Career & Motherhood

Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt's first episode of Style of Play is officially here! The two are joined by Rebecca Lowe, known for her work with NBC Sports, the Premier League, the Olympics, and now the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Rebecca shares stories from her career, her love for Crystal Palace, and her journey toward the dream assignment... covering the FIFA World Cup. And of course, we tackle the million-dollar question: Will Cristiano Ronaldo be in Portugal's starting XI? But first, Julie and Kealia open up about life after soccer, sharing their personal retirement journeys, the transition into motherhood, and navigating identity beyond the game. They discuss the biggest challenges of stepping away from professional sports and what it has been like watching the next generation of USWNT and NWSL stars take center stage, including the highly anticipated return of Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, and Mallory Swanson. Chapters (0:00) – Intro (1:10) – We have a podcast! (3:40) – Top 3 guests dead or alive? (5:24) – Best/worst Christmas gift (9:08) – Retirement & career closure (12:20) – Transition to motherhood (18:45) – Reacting to Julie’s last USWNT game (22:07) – From player to fan (23:43) – USWNT player pool (28:52) – Rebecca Lowe joins the show! (33:10) – Broadcast trailblazer (42:28) – Picking your English football team (46:54) – Premier League coverage (49:59) – Crystal Palace fandom (51:30) – Balancing motherhood & career (1:04:50) – Hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup (1:09:06) – USMNT World Cup predictions 🔔 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 Thank you to our sponsors! - More goals, More celebrations. Go to coorslight.com/sop - Post jobs for free at ziprecruiter.com/styleofplay