The Women's Game

Sam and Kristie are back to debrief on vacations, the men’s World Cup, Challenge Cup memories, and how they will NOT be circling back. This podcast was made possible by the IT expertise of Sam Kerr. 

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The former Chelsea star and current Gotham standout, Guro Reiten, catches up with Sam after her big move to the USA. Why she knew it was time for a new challenge, what sold her on The Bats, her hopes for Erling Haaland and the Norwegan men’s team at the World Cup… and her own for next summer in Brazil.

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The Summer of Soccer is in full swing and the NWSL is back with the Challenge Cup on Friday. Sam and Becky preview that match-up and dive into all the chaotic moves in the summer transfer window. Angel City, you good? Plus, Becky shares what it was like being at the USMNT match in Seattle.

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Sam is joined by 99ers legend Michelle Akers to talk about playing in the first women's World Cup ever, being a part of the legendary 99ers, and how it feels seeing today's USWNT stars continue to build a lasting legacy.

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The Canadian forward catches up with Sam after her move to the Chicago Stars and shares why she’s excited for a new challenge in the Windy City. Plus, what she hopes people love about Canada in the World Cup and all about her new skincare line, Jordyskin.

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The Captain is back! This month, USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps joins Sam Mewis to discusses the USWNT’s recent friendlies against Brazil and how it prepared them for next year’s World Cup. Plus they dive into the USMNT’s dominant performance against Paraguay and Lindsey being named honorary captain for the match!

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Sam and Becky use this episode to chat Men's World Cup and all the madness that is happening in the tournament including a dominant USMNT win. But they also take some time to address some of the tougher issues surrounding this massive global tournament, including the controversial hydration breaks and overall climate impact.

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The beloved Angel City and Scotland forward broke the internet last year when she was seen training well into her third trimester. Now, she opens up to Sam about the incredible, unprecetended journey behind the posts; who she took inspiration from, how her ACFC team and medical staff supported her, and why she’s never loved the game more. Plus, what her son will be wearing to watch Scotland in the 2026 Men’s World Cup.

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It's a Good Vibes/Mewniverse crossover this week as Kristie crashes the pod and brings the meat and potatoes energy. Sam and Kristie give some life updates, chat the absolute chaos that was USWNT vs. Brazil, and share some World Cup memories in honor of the men's tournament kicking off today!

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In what turned out to be one of the craziest matches in recent memory, the USWNT came up with a 1-0 win against Brazil and Sam and Ali are here to dissect all the madness. High energy, an electric crowd, yellow cards, red cards, and a Sonnett vs. Marta showdown. This game had it all and we're still recovering.

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