We have journalist Meg Linehan back on the podcast to chat about what's happened in the NWSL  since her story broke last year about the sexual misconduct allegations in the NWSL and the structural changes that need to take place in order for women's sports to grow and be treated equally. We chat about the key take aways from her article, what's currently happening (including just this week the Sally Yates report findings that investigated allegations of past abusive behavior and sexual misconduct in the NWSL as well as the NWSL/NWSLPA investigation that is currently taking place) and what we believe needs to happen to make the league and women's soccer a safe space.   

Meg Linehan is a senior writer for The Athletic who covers the U.S. women's national team, the National Women's Soccer League and more. She also hosts the weekly podcast "Full Time with Meg Linehan." 

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Today on the SGP pod we have special guest NC Courage and Mexico Women's National Team forward D Ordóñez. D talks to us about how she finds success in front of the net, (she actually broke most goals in a season scored by a rookie this year). She also chats with us about her belief that you can't determine success on the field only by how many goals you score but how forwards need understand they can contribute in so many other ways as well. We loved hearing about her debut on the national team and about her experience so far as a professional!

Today on the podcast we chat with USWNT and Racing Louisville FC midfielder, Savannah DeMelo. Savannah tells us about how during her time off the field with an injury at USC she started to watch more soccer and even did the scouting reports for the team! She said how watching more soccer and analyzing the game can be huge for a player's growth. We also chat with Savannah about how important the mental side of soccer if and taking care of yourself is so important. 

Today on the podcast we have special guest, Orlando Pride defender Megan Montefusco. We chat with Meg about adapting to coaching changes and leaning into your teammates during those times. We also find out what she has learned about the importance being an adaptive player and making relationships with different players!

Today on the podcast we chat with USWNT's keeper Alyssa Naeher. Alyssa gives great advice on how to best put your energy to proving your support system right rather then prove the haters wrong. She also tells us about the current USWNT roster, what  they need to focus in order to be successful and what she's learned from other keepers!

Today on the podcast we have NC Courages' Merritt Mathias on the podcast. Merritt discusses her past challenges with her relationship with food and her body and the importance as female athletes to work on those relationships. We also chat about how being vulnerable can be challenging but come with great growth. Merritt describes to us what she hopes to see from the NWSL in the future as both a place to be competitive and compassionate.