Before everything changes, Christina and Lori want to say thank you—and look back on the best moments from Season 1 of The Soccer Podcast USA.

In this special episode, we’ve divided our favorite clips into four chapters that show the full range of what makes this show unique: surprise guests and unexpected twists; deeply personal stories that reveal the heart behind the game; serious rants and rule debates that prove we know our stuff; and offbeat, weird moments that you won’t find anywhere else.

Whether it made you laugh, think, or say “Wait, did that actually happen?” — these are the moments that defined our first season.

Chapter Breakdown:

1. It’s Surprising — Surprise guests, unexpected moments, and playful unpredictability.
2. It’s Personal — Vulnerability, passion, and stories that reveal the human side of the game.
3. It’s Serious — Rants, rules, and hard takes that prove we’re as smart as we are fun.
4. It’s Different — Offbeat, spontaneous, and wonderfully weird moments that define our unique voice.

Stick around until the end for a sneak peek at what’s coming next. New name? New vibe? New definition of “soccer”? We’re still figuring it out — but we promise it’ll be Soccerish.

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⏱️ Time-Coded Highlights
🤯 Surprise Guests & Big Reveals

01:11 – Lori meets her “work husband” Chris Wittyngham

02:15 – Jenn Hildreth drops in—CBS crew reunion vibes

03:30 – Mike Grella joins fresh off the pitch

🗣️ Speaking Out & Leading Change

04:00 – Christina on retaliation, lost assignments, and finding a voice through TV

05:19 – Lori: “Different levels of the same fight—WNBA, AFCON, CONMEBOL”

05:40 – Coaching, leadership, and the emotional toll of being ‘always on’

💔 Janelly Farias: The Shoulder, the Tragedy, the Transition

08:06 – Deciding to step away from pro soccer

09:06 – Dislocating her shoulder in her final games

09:45 – A family tragedy shifts her priorities

10:22 – Choosing to be present for loved ones

⚽ Fan Moments & Player Memories

10:40 – Lori’s backyard goal and pretending to be Tony Meola at age 10

11:45 – Posters on the wall—men’s and women’s teams

🌍 The Bigger Picture

12:11 – Why breaks matter: “We’re all human”

13:25 – The Sports Bra origin story: TVs, tears, and women’s sports front-and-center

15:26 – Leaving a legacy: “Better than I found it”

📺 The Netflix Deal & Women’s Game Growth

17:18 – Shannon Boxx on Netflix winning Women’s World Cup rights

18:08 – FIFA finally separates women’s and men’s rights—“Wake up, FIFA!”

18:14 – Brazil players speak out: “Enough is enough”

🧐 Referee Corner

20:16 – Handball controversy vs. Mexico—Christina breaks it down

22:31 – “Is it natural?”—bracing falls vs. deliberate handling

23:49 – VAR delays and decision-making explained

😂 Shut Up, Steve & Other Running Gags

26:33 – The ‘Shut Up, Sandra’ mindset

29:07 – Birth of ‘Shut Up, Steve’ for the USMNT

29:25 – Old people candy: Werther’s Originals nostalgia

🌮 Food, Flights & Flamingos

30:53 – Corn vs. flour tortillas—this could end friendships

32:36 – Philly taco trucks and Italian Market finds

33:11 – Airline sponsor dreams and the “Phoebe the Flamingo” airport

👽 Alien Texts & Random Closer

34:19 – “Have you been taken by aliens?” text mid-recording

34:46 – Final sign-off: “It’s not just soccer—we’re learning about everything”

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