It's been a tumultuous week for the National Women's Soccer League and currently, the league finds itself in need of direction. This week, Marisa Pilla sits down with former USWNT star and current Angel City part-owner Julie Foudy to discuss the status of the league, and what actionable change needs to happen.

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In this week's episode, former USMNT forward and current analyst Charlie Davies stops by to help preview the US's upcoming World Cup Qualifiers and shares his insight on what makes CONCACAF matches a different breed of competition. Come for the analysis, stay for the keys to making the perfect lockerroom playlist.

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Season 3 of PillaTalk kicks off with the only person that can make waking up early on a weekend morning worthwhile, NBC's Rebecca Lowe! Lowe shares her thoughts on the early Premier League season and hands out some disciplinary action towards soccer conversations she's not too happy with.

Plus news and notes from the soccer world for the week of September 20th. Enjoy!

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After a standout rookie year in 2020, OL Reign forward Tziarra King is a star on the rise. She's one of the most engaging players both on and off the field and this week she sits down to discuss the lessons learned from her rookie season that coincided with a global pandemic, the inner workings of the OL Reign locker room, and what exactly goes into those game-day outfits. And yes, she IS as happy as she appears to be on social media.

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She is the youngest on-air talent at Fox Sports covering everything from sports betting to the NFL, but Rachel Bonnetta got her start with Toronto FC after winning a Facebook contest of all things. This week, the incredibly talented and hilarious host sits down to talk about her unusual career path, the love she has for MLS fans, and how she became a Cleveland Browns fan. Sit back and enjoy!

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Over the past few months, Manchester City goalkeeper Zack Steffen has made some memories that will for sure last a lifetime. His first Premier League start, his first Premier League win, and his first Premier League title. The Coatesville, PA native talks about his transition to Man City, the future of the USMNT, and shares his preference between playoffs and relegation.

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At just 10 years old, Mark McKenzie decided he wanted to be a professional soccer player in Europe. Fast forward just 12 years later and not only has McKenzie fulfilled that goal, but he also won a league trophy in his first season with Genk in Belgium. This week, the former Philadelphia Union defender talks about his experience abroad and how the sacrifices he made at an early age helped him reach new heights as a professional for both club and country.

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Sometimes it's hard to push yourself out of a comfort zone, especially when that comfort zone is the only team you've ever known in your career. After seven seasons with the Houston Dash, Kealia Watt decided to move away from friends and family to push herself to a new level with the Chicago Red Stars. As Watt begins her second season with Chicago she sat down to give her insight on the 2021 season, reminisce about just how far the league has come, and weigh in on who is the best athlete in her family. Enjoy!

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If you're a fan of the NWSL or women's soccer in general, and really - why wouldn't you be, odds are you are familiar with Lynn Williams. Over her nine years in the NWSL she has excelled consistently and has become a regular feature for the USWNT. This week, Williams previews the upcoming 2021 NWSL regular season, dishes about her new podcast with national team teammate Sam Mewis, and looks ahead to the upcoming Olympics.

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His voice is one of the most recognizable in the world of soccer and this week, Premier League play-by-play commentator Arlo White sits down to discuss everything from the dumpster fire that was the Super League, to his love for all things Americana, and even his desire for an Oasis reunion. And yes, Ted Lasso was discussed. Enjoy!

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