Inside the EPIC USWNT vs. Brazil Rivalry & Kelley O'Hara Breaks Down the Final Minutes of the EPIC 2011 World Cup Quarter Final | Plus Women's Soccer ICYMI

About this episode

Ali Riley and Kelley O’Hara discuss the USWNT's rivalry with Brazil and reflect on their soccer journeys, including the memorable 2011 World Cup Quarter Final.

Ali Riley & Kelley O’Hara look ahead to USWNT’s friendlies against Brazil and revisit the biggest moments in their rivalry. Including the EPIC 2011 Quarter Final that lead to Megan Rapinoe’s insane cross to Abby Wambach sending the game to penalties and a USWNT WIN. Ali & Kelley take us through their soccer journeys and how they made their transitions from wingers to fullbacks in very different ways. Plus Ali takes us around the grounds for what she calls ECYMI, and what the rest of a us call a Women’s Soccer ICYMI. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:38 Ali at the Pit Bull Concert 06:41 Ali’s Pickup Attempt 10:27 Kelley’s Pickup Inspiration 13:10 USWNT Roster Drop 18:29 US vs Brazil Rivalry 25:13 2011 World Cup Quarter Final 30:18 Marta is THE Goat 32:33 Ali’s Transition to Fullback 38:32 Why Kelley Moved to Fullback 44:17 Ali’s ICYMI (Around the Ground) 54:06 Quick NWSL Hits 01:00:22 Alright, Bet Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ali Riley, Kelley O’Hara

Topics covered

• USWNT vs Brazil rivalry
• 2011 World Cup
• soccer transitions
• women's soccer
• friendlies
• NWSL

Keywords

• USWNT
• Brazil
• 2011 World Cup
• Megan Rapinoe
• Abby Wambach
• soccer
• women's sports
• NWSL

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Just Women's Sports

Places: USWNT, Brazil

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