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Nicole O’Neill: From US College Soccer to Playing in Australia 🇦🇺 

What’s it really like chasing the dream of professional football across different countries and systems?

Today’s guest is Nicole O’Neill, a dynamic attacking midfielder who has played her football in the US college system, Ireland, and here in Australia.

Nicole opens up on her journey through the highs, challenges, and learnings of navigating life as a young female footballer abroad. She also shares how dialling in her nutrition has transformed her performance and health — and what it’s like working directly with me on fuelling strategies.

In this episode, we get into:

⚽ Nicole’s experience in the US college system — the opportunities and the struggles
 🥗 How proper fuelling has changed her energy, recovery, and overall game
 🇦🇺 The differences between football in Australia vs the US
 🇮🇪 Her time playing in Ireland and how it shaped her as an athlete
 🍞 Her verdict on Vegemite (love it or hate it?)
 👟 Nicole’s pro tip on how to tie your laces so they never come undone
…plus much more on mindset, growth, and life as a female footballer chasing the pro dream.

Whether you’re an aspiring player, a parent, or simply a football fan, Nicole’s story gives a real behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to keep pushing forward in the modern game.

🎧 If you enjoy the episode, share it with a teammate or friend who loves the beautiful game!

Remember to fuel for success and keep kicking those goals!

Connect with me:

Website: https://the-football-nutritionist.mykajabi.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootballnutritionist/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballNutritionist_

Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies and opinions of the author(s). The podcast aims to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnose specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employers.

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