An athlete's rookie season is an eye-opening experience. In many cases, they go from being the best player on their amateur team to a new face fighting for a role in the pros. Chicago Red Stars midfielder Sam Fisher knew she was up for the challenge of making the jump to the pro ranks, and she's adjusted nicely to her new home.

Across 11 appearances and four starts, Fisher has contributed a goal and an assist apiece in her debut campaign with the Red Stars, who are among the many NWSL teams log-jammed in the playoff hunt. Playing alongside the likes of Mallory Pugh, Morgan Gautrat, and Dani Colaprico, Fisher is among good company, and has taken the mentorship of her fellow teammates to heart.

In the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, she joins the Washed-Up Crew to discuss growing up in Simi Valley and attending Grace Brethren high school (01:20), transitioning to the college game at Notre Dame and playing college sports during COVID (07:15), entering the NWSL draft and realizing that going pro was a possibility (13:30), eye-opening moments in the NWSL and getting adjusted to the pro game (17:24), playing with top level talent with the Chicago Red Stars (19:50), the vibes within the team and how they get along outside the pitch (23:22), Chicago Red Stars' pregame fashion runway (24:55), playing in LA against Angel City FC and in Soldier Field in Chicago (30:15), the growth of the women's game (34:33), her "Welcome to the NWSL" moment (36:04), getting adjusted to life in the midwest (37:17), and the best parts of living in Chicago (40:30), before going through Julio's hot seat round (42:59).

This podcast was supported by Bet Online.

Cast

Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla & Julio Monterroza

Producer: Roy Cho

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