The One-Two

Ashley Hatch enters her 10th NWSL season in 2026, having played for the Washington Spirit since 2018. She has won both Rookie of the Year (2017) and the Golden Boot (2021), along with an NWSL Championship in 2021. In our conversation, Ashley discusses her work with the NWSL Players Association, including the financial aspects of the most recent collective bargaining agreement. She talks about preparing financially to welcome a child into her family, and she shares her perspective on preparing for life after her playing career ends, with a focus on starting her own business. If you're a professional women's footballer who would like to learn more about money, join us on Instagram @beeptestwealth.

Natalie Means and Maja Lardner played college soccer together at Georgetown University. This year, they each begin their rookie season in the NWSL, Natalie with Denver Summit and Maja with Racing Louisville. In our conversation, Natalie and Maja open up about what financial questions they have entering their rookie seasons. They also talk about who they're turning to for help and what financial success would look like for them after they finish their respective playing careers. If you're a professional women's footballer who would like to learn more about money, join us on Instagram @beeptestwealth.

Kia McNeill, a graduate of Boston College, was the ninth overall draft pick in the first WPS draft. She later joined the Boston Breakers for the NWSL's inaugural season in 2013. Today, she is the head women's soccer coach at Brown University, who she has led to four Ivy League titles. In our conversation, Kia discusses the financial challenges involved with playing in two new professional leagues. She talks about the financial realities that prompted her to move into a full-time coaching role, even when she wasn't fully ready. And she offers financial tips for both young players and veterans who may benefit from preparing for a career after soccer. If you're a professional women's footballer who would like to learn more about money, join us on Instagram @beeptestwealth.

Taylor Otto played college soccer at the University of North Carolina before Racing Louisville drafted her in the 2021 NWSL Draft. She currently plays for Melbourne City in Australia's A-League. In our conversation, Taylor shares the biggest financial differences between playing professional soccer in the U.S., Scotland, and Australia. And in doing so, she offers guidance for other women's soccer players who may want to play outside their home country. If you're a professional women's footballer who would like to learn more about money, join us on Instagram @beeptestwealth.

Havana Solaun is a 10-year veteran who most recently played for the Houston Dash in the NWSL. She also has represented Jamaica at the international level since 2019. In our conversation, Havana shares her personal financial experiences during her playing career, including as a rookie, while playing abroad, and amid season-ending injuries. If you're a professional women's footballer who would like to learn more about personal finance, join us on Instagram @beeptestwealth.

Introducing The One-Two, a podcast for professional women's footballers