Style of Play with Julie Ertz & Kealia Watt

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

The Men's 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here, and Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt are breaking down the biggest storylines to watch from the opening whistle. Can the USMNT get off to a strong start in group play and build momentum early? Is Cristiano Ronaldo capable of delivering another iconic World Cup moment, maybe even a hat trick on soccer’s biggest stage? Which player is poised for a breakout tournament, and can Kylian Mbappé lead France to another title? Plus, Julie shares lessons from her career with the USWNT and explains how those experiences shape the way she views World Cup competition, including why team kits can have a bigger impact than fans might realize. Chapters (0:00) – Intro (3:51) – Kids in organized sports (6:38) – FIFA World Cup kits (12:56) – U20 WNT days (18:36) – Pre-World Cup camp (19:25) – World Cup changes (22:10) – Which fan base will show up the best? (22:50) – Landon Donovan’s 2010 World Cup GOAL (26:03) – USMNT Group Stage (29:09) – Importance of roster depth (33:08) – Breakout players (34:10) - World Cup Final 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 (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

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

2x FIFA Women’s World Cup Winner Julie Ertz and former NWSL star Kealia Watt are bringing their friendship, perspective, and love of the game to Style of Play, a weekly podcast covering women’s soccer, motherhood, culture, and life beyond the pitch. Tune in every Tuesday for honest and unfiltered conversations about the moments that shape athletes on and off the field. Subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. http://www.youtube.com/@styleofplayshow Follow the show on all social platforms: @styleofplayshow