EPISODE · Aug 23, 2025 · 10 MIN
The New Gridiron: How Women Are Winning Football's Future
from Fearless & Fierce: Celebrating Women in Sports · host abbigail2
Host Abbigail Brown highlights the explosive growth of women’s football—from grassroots pioneers and the WFA’s national spotlight to flag football’s rapid rise and its path to the 2028 Olympics—featuring stars like Adrienne Smith, Sami Grisafe, and Jasmine Plummer. The episode traces the sport’s history, celebrates athletes balancing jobs and family, and urges listeners to support local tackle and flag teams to help expand opportunities and visibility for girls and women in football.
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Host Abbigail Brown highlights the explosive growth of women’s football—from grassroots pioneers and the WFA’s national spotlight to flag football’s rapid rise and its path to the 2028 Olympics—featuring stars like Adrienne Smith, Sami Grisafe, and Jasmine Plummer. The episode traces the sport’s history, celebrates athletes balancing jobs and family, and urges listeners to support local tackle and flag teams to help expand opportunities and visibility for girls and women in football.
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The New Gridiron: How Women Are Winning Football's Future
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