The Women's Soccer Podcast

Listener Q+A: Gotham FC’s New York Move & Spain’s World Cup ChancesWe made it to another big milestone, episode 200! In this special milestone episode of The Women’s Soccer Podcast, LDG takes a look back at where it all started and dives deep into the current state of the game.First, LDG takes you behind the scenes to share the origin story of the podcast and how the show’s production has evolved. From the hours spent prepping and editing to his absolute favorite parts of the weekly routine, he shares the highs and the lows,Next, he transitions into a hard-hitting tactical breakdown of the absolute identity crisis happening right now with Gotham FC. He dissects the current full-back situation, explaining why the club's current defensive line management affects every phase of play on the pitch. He looks closely at the metrics to understand why standout rookie Sarah Schupansky has seen such limited minutes, while also assessing the logistics and probability behind the club's rumored stadium relocation straight into New York City to NYCFC's new stadium.To wrap up this milestone edition, LDG reflects on his most memorable guest stories, revealing the common traits it takes to become an elite professional athlete in today's modern leagues. He analyzes the global game to pinpoint which international domestic leagues deserve far more attention, which countries have made the biggest developmental leaps, and whether a dominant Spain squad has what it takes to repeat their glory next summer in Brazil. It all ends with a bold, definitive prediction for where the trajectory of women's football is headed over the next decade!Thank you all for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!

Carolina Ascent midfielder Shea Groom sits down to discuss life in the Gainbridge Super League!NWSL Champion and veteran midfielder Shea Groom joins the podcast to share insider insights from her eleven top-flight professional seasons. Discover how her recent transition to Carolina Ascent FC is shaping her veteran leadership role in a new league landscape and uncover her proven strategies for locker room culture, tactical execution, and maintaining a competitive edge at the highest levels of women's soccer.'She shares her initial reaction hearing about a second professional women’s soccer league coming to the United States, what specifically made the Carolina Ascent the right fit, winning the inaugural NWSL Challenge Cup title in the COVID-19 bubble with a very special Houston Dash group.Shea also talks about how she has seen the women’s soccer landscape evolve since her rookie season and what stands out most when you compare the American women’s soccer landscape, NWSL and USL included, then versus where it is today and how both the high's of trophies and lows of injuries taught her resilience, leadership, and maintaining confidence through adversity.Additionally, Shea elaborates on how her team's identity continues to develop, playing in front of the avid Carolina fanbase, how she has stepped into a more prominent leadership/mentorship role of her younger teammates in Carolina, her time in NCAA women's college soccer with Texas Tech, and so much more!Thank you all for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!

Angel City FC just made three moves that can’t really be understood in isolation: the $850,000 signing of Ally Sentnor, the departure of rising midfielder Kennedy Fuller, and the dismissal of head coach Alexander Straus.On paper, they look like separate stories, but in reality they point to the same shift in urgency expressed top down at Angel City.In this episode, LDG breaks down how Angel City’s decisions reveal a club recalibrating its entire timeline. From investing heavily in elite young talent, to moving on from a long-term prospect, to parting ways with a coach brought in to build a sustainable project, each move raises the same question: has Angel City stopped waiting for its future and started demanding results now?He digs into what the Sentnor transfer really signals about valuation and ambition in the modern NWSL, why the Kennedy Fuller trade is less about “losing a player” and more about competing timelines, and whether Alexander Straus was a victim of poor results or a changing organizational identity.Zooming out, this isn’t just a story about one club. It’s about a league entering a new era, where investment is rising, patience is shrinking, and every decision carries immediate pressure to deliver. Did Angel City just accelerated into contention or abandoned a plan before it had time to work?listen in to hear my thoughts, I hope you all enjoy!Thank you all for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!

In today's episode of The Women's Soccer Podcast, LDG unveils his first USWNT World Cup Mock Roster, projecting the decisions Emma Hayes could face as the road to Brazil 2027 continues.He breaks down every position, the biggest takeaways from the recent Brazil camp, and the toughest roster decisions still to come. He also analyzes key position battles, including Olivia Moultrie vs. Jaedyn Shaw, Gisele Thompson vs. Lilly Reale, and Emma Sears vs. Ally Sentnor, as the race for a place on the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup roster begins to take shape.Thank you all for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!

In today's episode, LDG interviews with Tanya Boychuk, forward for the Montreal Roses and Ukrainian women's national team.With experience playing for Canada's youth squads, Tanya's career spans over two continents, competing across North America and Europe. Tanya began her professional career in Iceland and Sweden before she found herself back in Canada joining the Montreal Roses. Today, Tanya competes for the senior women's national team of Ukraine, after making the switch in March after being called up for training camps with the team, ahead of the upcoming international windows that hold weight in qualifications for major competitions.In our conversation, Tanya opens up about the switch from college soccer to the professional game, adapting to the footballing cultures while playing club football in foreign countries, and how that experience enhanced her development on and off the pitch.Tanya also speaks candidly about her decision to switch teams and play for the Montreal Roses when the Northern Super League was still very new, the experience of building a team from scratch, and the role she took on from day 1 after being appealed to the project in discussion with the club's sporting director.Towards the end of our chat, Tanya shares why she decided to play for Ukraine internationally and her ambitions in the game at the highest level, along with her goals for the future with both her club and national team.Thank you for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!