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What's good Squad? We are expanding our reach with the Shea Butter FC Network to expand our media coverage!In the inaugural episode of The Current Moment, Thom Bomb previews the match against Washington Spirit with Rose Room founding member Riss Willett. They talk about Spirits’ injury issues and defensive shape.Welcome Thombomb and Riss to the SBFC Street Team and follow them onBluesky :Thombomb - thombomb816.bsky.socialRiss - risswillett.bsky.social

Welcome to Episode 117 of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs are joined by Deacon Skyscraper aka André Carlisle and Lady Statue of Liberty aka Coach Courtney Stith of Diaspora United for the Part Two of the cross over to talk about the beginning of the SheBelieves Tournament, reflect on Emma Hayes tenure so far and delve into how her approach to changing the culture of US Soccer will have to include anti- racism work. Then we briefly review the upcoming NWSL season, and give their Hits and Riffs/Food Takes in a special edition of our segments in celebration of Black History Year. Come Vibe!As noted in this episode we are dropping merchandise celebrating HBCUs for Black History Year: “Elevate, Celebrate, Educate. These are three words that get to the heart of why Shea Butter FC was created. We elevate and celebrate Black women in the game through education and community building. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have lived these principles in support of Black people in America since Reconstruction. It felt right to throw our support behind these institutions that elevate Black intelligence and talent, celebrate our many accomplishments and leaders, and educate Black people in a country that continues to fight against it. Furthermore, HBCUs have men’s and women’s soccer programs that are rarely amplified, despite their success. We want to change that. You can join the movement to Elevate HBCU Soccer with this merch. Tell your family, tell your friends, and support your favorite HBCU by choosing from our many color combinations. HBCUs and young Black people need us now more than ever! Grab your gear here!*A portion of sales for this line will be donated to the United Negro College Fund. To find out more about UNCF, pleases read their mission hereMake sure you subscribe and dive into On the 2 and the 4: A SheaButter FC Newsletter! ,our official newsletter for Shea Butter Football Club, bringing content to you in a new way, so you can continue to moisturize your skin and lay your edges.We’re bringing you weekly content from the team so you get to know us a bit better. Of course we’re going to bring you stats and match recaps and some lessons about the game. But, you’ll also get our unique stories and perspectives on the game and the culture and how they intersect.Check it out at https://sheabutterfc.beehiiv.com/subscribe As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase atbounceless.com. More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here. As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on:Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfcJoin our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfcVisit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfcSBFC Website: www.sheabutterfc.comMake sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC NevijayAlso much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode. Follow her on ig : alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATSThe photos features in this episode were captured by various photographers from AP Press and US Soccer who captured the game in Houston, Texas.

Episode 115 NWSL 2024 Skills Challenge Commentating and Post Event InterviewsWelcome to Episode 115 of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs drop the audio from their on the ground live commentating of the NWSL 2024 Skill Challenge during the NWSL Championship Weekend in Kansas City. The audio captures the event as it happened in real time featuring unaired commentary, interviews from Ari Chambers, and other media members as they pop up during the event. Additionally, this episode includes post-event interviews with Sarah Gorden, Jameese Joseph and Michele Alozie. Come vibe on the chaotic ride!Make sure you subscribe and dive into On the 2 and the 4: A SheaButter FC Newsletter! ,our official newsletter for Shea Butter Football Club, bringing content to you in a new way, so you can continue to moisturize your skin and lay your edges.We’re bringing you weekly content from the team so you get to know us a bit better. Of course we’re going to bring you stats and match recaps and some lessons about the game. But, you’ll also get our unique stories and perspectives on the game and the culture and how they intersect.Check it out at https://sheabutterfc.beehiiv.com/subscribe As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com. More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here. As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on:Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfcJoin our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfcVisit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfcSBFC Website: www.sheabutterfc.comMake sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC NevijayAlso much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode. Follow her on ig : alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATSThe photos features in this episode were captured by various photographers including Em Anderson of Gal Pal Sports and Georgia Soares.

Episode 113: Mama Knows Best - A Legendary NWSL Rewind and Recap ft Jessica McDonald, Andre 3000 Ft Tall of Diaspora United & Eboni Navidad of Walkin90Welcome to Episode 113 of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs are joined by 3 time NWSL Champion, 1 time NWSL Final MVP , World Cup Champion, NWSL Ion broadcaster and Mama of 2 (soon to be 3) Women’s Soccer Legend Jessica McDonald, and Andre’ “3000 ft” Carlisle of Diaspora United and Eboni “The Manager” Christmas of Walkin90 recap the 2024 NWSL regular season and preview the playoffs and so much more. They dive into Regular season highlights, team improvements for non playoff team, playoff possibilities for Playoff teams, reflect on NWSL Expansion and the CB including diving to the realities of motherhood while playing professionally. This episode is a treat as they explore the power of diversity of Black players in soccer on the pitch and off the pitch in the media space, and Jessica’s impact in changing the game and inspiring the younger generation. You know it’s a ride so come vibe !!Make sure you subscribe and dive into On the 2 and the 4: A SheaButter FC Newsletter! ,our official newsletter for Shea Butter Football Club, bringing content to you in a new way, so you can continue to moisturize your skin and lay your edges.We’re bringing you weekly content from the team so you get to know us a bit better. Of course we’re going to bring you stats and match recaps and some lessons about the game. But, you’ll also get our unique stories and perspectives on the game and the culture and how they intersect.Check it out at https://sheabutterfc.beehiiv.com/subscribe As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com. More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here. As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on:Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfcJoin our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfcVisit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfcSBFC Website: www.sheabutterfc.comMake sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC NevijayAlso much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode. Follow her on ig : alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATSThe photo of this episode features a picture ofJessica McDonald going a header during TST Tournament in Cary, NC as she played for the NC Courage 7v 7 team as taken by Anèesa Myers . Follow her work on IG @aomphotographs

Episode 111: “I Am Not a Consignment of Goods” - Navigating the New CBA ft Meghann BurkeWelcome to Episode 11 of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs talk with Meghann Burke , the Executive Director of the NWSL Players Association , about her upbringing, career path, and everything that led up to the current CBA. Lastly, we bring you our Hits and Riffs of the week! Support the NWSL Players Association (NWSL PA) and check out the new CBA fact sheet on https://www.nwslplayers.com/ Follow the NWSL Players Association on Twitter @ nwsl_players And on Instagram @ nwsl_players Make sure you buy a NWSL PA “We Said Now” Tee https://americanrootswear.com/products/the-momentAs noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com. More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here. As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on:Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfcJoin our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfcVisit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfcSBFC Website: www.sheabutterfc.comMake sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC NevijayAlso much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode. Follow her on ig : alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATSThe photo of this episode features a photo of Curt Flood, a former Major League baseball player and a hero for the labor movement. May we finish what he started. The photo was pulled from St. Louis Dispatch Article “ Players’ Union Chief Salutes Flood as A ‘Giant’ found here

Episode 109: Rumors Of Our Demise Have Been Greatly ExaggeratedWelcome to Episode 109 of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs talk about all things women’s soccer at the Olympics up to the final, then we discuss “the pain cave” and the USWNT. Then we share audio from interviews with Christen Press and Kristen Edmonds as captured by Shea Butter FC Street Team Member Thom during his time in the mixzone at the NWSL x Liga MX Fem Summer Cup Semi Final, and we discuss our thoughts on the new tournament. Lastly, we bring you our Hits and Riffs and Rants and Raves of the week! As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com. More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here. As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on:Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfcJoin our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfcVisit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfcSBFC Website: www.sheabutterfc.comMake sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC NevijayAlso much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode. Follow her on ig : alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATSThe photo of this episode features Sister Emma Hayes and the Naomi Girma, Crystal Dunn, Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson and Casey Kruger celebrating during the Paris 2024 Olympics as captured by USWNT media team and Kente dripped by the Mayor Geno!.

Shea Butter FC Bonus Episode: Shea Butter Rewind Therapy Vol 4 - Sitting on Top of The World with My Friends - A TSTv7 2024 ReviewWelcome to this Bonus Episode of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer! In this Episode, SkyE drops volume four of the cultural series called Shea Butter Rewind Therapy, where people across the soccer space come together to relive their game day emotions and feelings while tactically nerding out over soccer in a fun and therapeutic way. For Rewind Therapy Episode Fours SkyE and Eboni chop it up with TSTv7 players to reflect back on the first annual Women’s Tournament. Players featured in this episode include Angel City FC’s Mariah Lee and Dom Randle, Tampa Bay Sun FC’s , Shade Pratt, and Kayla Mills, and Burnley FC’s Jamia Fields. They talk about the fun of the tournament and the style of play. They explore how this tournament can grow the game stateside across diverse communities and what it meant to have so much diversity at the tournament. Explore implications of the tournament on launching careers into the different professional leagues, and also look at what can be done to include more Black culture in the tournament. Lastly they dive into vibes and songs for wild version Hits and RIffs. Come vibe!Follow Mariah Lee:https://www.instagram.com/merdashewrote/Follow Dom Randle:https://www.instagram.com/domiharris/Follow Shade Pratt:https://www.instagram.com/shadepratt/Follow Kayla Millshttps://www.instagram.com/thrillsymillsy/Follow Jamia Fieldshttps://www.instagram.com/jamiafields/As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com. More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here. As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on:Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfcJoin our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfcVisit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfcSBFC Website: www.sheabutterfc.comMake sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC NevijayAlso much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode. Follow her on ig : alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATSThis episode features collage of the following players Kayla Mills and Shade Pratt as they played for Tampa Bay Sun FC v7s (Top left) as taken by Anéesa Myers, Mariah Lee playing for Angel City FC v7s shot (Top Right) taken by Eboni Christmas, Dom Randle playing for Angel City FC v7s (Bottom Left) taken by Anéesa Myers and Jamia Fields playing for Burnley FC v7s (Bottom Right) by Eboni Christmas

SBFC Bonus - Shea Butter Rewind Therapy Vol 2 - New York Chillin Jersey Chillin , What More Can I Say? F*** LA, but We are Family with Pride!Welcome to this Bonus Episode of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer! In this Episode, SkyE drops volume 2 cultural series called Shea Butter Rewind Therapy, where people across the soccer space come together to relive their game day emotions and feelings while tactically nerding out over soccer in a fun and therapeutic way. For Rewind Therapy Episode two, SkyE connects with Capo and Cloud 9 Support Group Legends Nat and Shea for a fun-filled reflection of the Gotham FC vs Angel City FC battle in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, NY/NY during Pride night. They talk about the line ups, game plans and action from both team perspectives. They relive various plays of the game from the perspective on the Capo stand! As they relive the Pride game day experience, Nat and Shea share the importance of representation as non-binary and transgender Capos and soccer supporters, and share how they have found family as within the Cloud 9 and Gotham FC community! We then slide into a very Pride vibing editions of Hits and Riffs with a sprinkle of Shea Butter Double Dutch, so you know it’s a wild ride, so come vibe!Make sure you get connected with Nat and Shea and the whole Cloud 9 family On Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cloud9GOTH And sign up here: https://cloud9goth.com/ Make sure you support the Prideraiseer as discussed in the episode which includes the following description and link:Cloud 9, an independent supporters group for NJ/NY Gotham FC, is proud to be raising funds for the Ali Forney Center (AFC) during the 2024 Prideraiser Campaign.AFC's mission is to protect LGBTQ youths from the harms of homelessness and empower them with the tools needed to live independently.To support our campaign, pledge any dollar amount per goal scored by NJ/NY Gotham FC during the month of June. At the end of the month you’ll be contacted to make your donation directly to the Ali Forney Center.https://www.prideraiser.org/3AZ1eNjxNyN3?source=supporter:r3oGJaBdNjyqBAs noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com. More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here. As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on:Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfcJoin our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfcVisit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfcSBFC Website: www.sheabutterfc.comMake sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC NevijayAlso much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode. Follow her on ig : alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATSThis episode features a picture of Crystal Dunn about to shoot the ball against Angel City FC during Gotham FC win on Pride Night as credited to NY/NJ Gotham FC.