300 episodes. 15 years of Soccer Girl. 

For this milestone episode, Alanna and Shannon look back at how Soccer Girl started during college preseason, their favorite memories, craziest experiences and the podcast moments that have stuck with them most.

They also talk about athlete anxiety, dream guests, what they’ve learned from hundreds of interviews and what they hope the next 300 episodes look like.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who has listened, followed and grown with Soccer Girl over the last 15 years. 

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Kansas City Current defender Izzy Rodriguez joins the Soccer Girl Podcast after reaching 100 NWSL appearance, all with the same club.

Izzy talks about growing with the Current, building confidence, becoming one of the league’s most consistent defenders, and what makes Kansas City’s culture so special. We also get into leadership, national team goals, defending some of the NWSL’s toughest attackers, life as a new homeowner, and her advice for young players.

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San Diego Wave defender Trinity Armstrong joins the Soccer Girl Podcast to talk about her journey from college soccer to the NWSL, navigating a recent ACL and meniscus injury, and the mindset keeping her focused on her comeback.

Trinity opens up about returning from injury, setting small rehab goals while holding onto her biggest dreams, and why a setback does not mean the end of the story, it just means the timeline shifts. She also talks about her rookie season, learning from Kailen Sheridan, facing Temwa Chawinga in her first start, her love for Julie Ertz, and what it takes to become a great defender.

Plus: Trinity gives her thoughts on VAR challenges, goalkeeper time limits, and why defenders deserve credit for clean sheets.

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World Cup champion Sam Mewis returns to the Soccer Girl Podcast to talk about life after retirement, the injury that changed everything, and how she's found a new purpose covering the game.

We discuss Emma Hayes' impact on the USWNT, the future of the women's game, the players she's most excited about, and why she still misses competing at the highest level. It's an honest conversation about identity, transition, and staying connected to the sport you love.

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What does chasing a professional soccer dream really look like? This week, Cynthia Ramirez joins the Soccer Girl Podcast to share the real story behind her viral TikTok videos documenting every step of her soccer journey, from high school and junior college to Division I soccer at CSU Bakersfield and eventually professional trials.

Instead of only sharing the highlights, Cynthia opens up about rejection, setbacks, self-doubt, and why she believes every player’s path is different. We also discuss going viral on social media, navigating the recruiting process, what pro trials are actually like, and the mindset that’s helped her continue chasing her dream.

Since recording this episode, Cynthia has officially signed her first professional contract, making this conversation an inspiring look at the work that happened before that milestone.

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San Diego Wave FC defender Mimi Van Zanten joins us to talk about her rise from two-time NCAA champion at Florida State to NWSL game-winner. Mimi shares what it was like turning pro, making her debut against her sister Kiki, representing Jamaica, and scoring her first professional goal against Angel City FC. We also get real about injuries, failure, life away from soccer, and the advice every young defender needs.

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Cameron Brooks joins the Soccer Girl Podcast for a conversation about confidence, growth, and staying true to yourself.

Cameron shares why the key to success is leading with a student mindset, staying open to learning, and trusting that the right people will value you for what you bring.

A must-listen for any athlete navigating their journey on and off the field.

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Soccer Girl goes live at House of Goal with comedian and soccer superfan Fortune Feimster and soccer creator Coach Jackie for a night full of laughs, debates, and unforgettable soccer takes.

The crew breaks down World Cup moments, plays “Red Card, Yellow Card, Play On,” debates flopping, participation trophies, referees, and even puts Fortune and Coach Jackie to the test with surprise PowerPoint presentations they’ve never seen before.

Fortune also shares her journey as a multi-sport athlete, including playing college soccer and tennis, and why supporting women’s sports means so much to her.

A hilarious and unfiltered live episode celebrating the game, the community, and everything that makes soccer culture so special.

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We went LIVE from House of Goal with Jaedyn Shaw, Darian Jenkins, and Lori Lindsey for a World Cup special presented by e.l.f. The group debates VAR, predicts who will win the World Cup, discusses the impact of the 1999 vs. 2015 USWNT, shares favorite tournament moments, and competes in a World Cup trivia challenge. It’s a fun, unfiltered conversation with three of the game’s best voices during soccer’s biggest tournament.

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What does it take to raise a World Cup footballer while cementing your own legendary soccer legacy? In this episode, we sit down with former New Zealand Football Fern, two-time World Cup player, and two-time Olympian- Jenny Bindon!

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