This week on the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, we’re live in Portland! Host Meghan Klingenberg caught up with former teammates Becky Sauerbrunn, Bella Bixby and Morgan Weaver. In front of a packed crowd, the group discussed the future of the women’s game, overcoming injuries, their favorite pieces of Thorns lore, what the game means to them, and, perhaps most importantly of all: if it’s ever OK to carry an umbrella in Portland.  

1:50 – Kling kicks off the show 

6:48 – Kling drops Becky’s baby 

11:42 – Celebrating women’s sports 

21:25 – Thorns lore 
24:52 – Morgan Weaver’s recovery from injury 

30:12 – Supporter culture in Portland 

38:06 – Red card or play on 
49:50 – What does soccer mean to you? 

53:48 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts 

This episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, was recorded at the International Women in Sports Film Festival. Learn more at https://www.iwsff.org/ 

Experience the reveal. Be part of the moment. Join us for Roster Reveal 2026 as we unveil the 26 U.S. Men’s National Team players who will be representing the Stars and Stripes this summer. Free for everyone, you can join us at the Rooftop at Pier 17 on May 26 for a fan festival and to witness the live reveal. This generational moment in U.S. Soccer history will also be broadcast live on FOX. Register for the free live event and learn more at https://events.ussoccer.com/rosterreveal2026. 

The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. 

Host: Meghan Klingenberg 

Guest: Becky Sauerbrunn, Bella Bixby, Morgan Weaver 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast 

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