Proven It Podcast

On this episode, we feature Jordan Thompson! Gonzaga’s first ever NWSL draft pick, the former standout and 2022 Washington Spirit selection joined Brooklyn after winning the 2024 A League title with Sydney FC. A durable, consistent center back, she’s now a top USL Super League performer and a sports nutrition coach mentoring young athletes. She credits her journey to resilience, self confidence, and building an environment where she can truly thrive.

On this episode, we are featuring Kelsey Turnbow. Kelsey left Santa Clara as one of the most accomplished players in program history, helping lead the Broncos to the 2021 national championship while earning First Team All-West Region and First Team All-WCC honors in all five seasons. The standout forward totaled 56 goals and 38 assists in her career and was recognized as the College Cup Offensive Most Outstanding Player, Top Drawer Soccer Player of the Year, a First Team All-American, and a finalist for both the Honda Award and MAC Hermann Trophy. Now playing for San Diego Wave FC, Turnbow says resilience, trusting yourself, and finding an environment where you can thrive have been key throughout her journey.

On this episode, we are featuring Kat Jordan. This past February, Kat signed with the Halifax Tides FC for the 2026 season after a standout college career at Columbia and Santa Clara, where she earned multiple conference honors. Looking back on her journey, Kat emphasized the importance of resilience, trusting her instincts, and being in an environment that allows her to develop and succeed.

On this episode of the Proven It Podcast, Lucy Mitchell shares her journey from being a highly recruited player who chose her first program for the wrong reasons to making the difficult decision to transfer and bet on herself. What followed was a rediscovery of her confidence, identity, and love for the game, leading to a national championship, a Final Four run, and becoming a team captain. Lucy opens up about resilience, trusting your instincts, and why the right environment can change everything.

The podcast features meaningful conversations with special guests across the soccer ecosystem to educate, connect, and build long-term relationships within the game.