Live in Portland!

About this episode

The episode features a live discussion in Portland with former teammates about the future of women's soccer and personal experiences.

This week on the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, we’re live in Portland! Host Meghan Klingenberg caught up with former teammates Becky Sauerbrunn, Bella Bixby and Morgan Weaver. In front of a packed crowd, the group discussed the future of the women’s game, overcoming injuries, their favorite pieces of Thorns lore, what the game means to them, and, perhaps most importantly of all: if it’s ever OK to carry an umbrella in Portland. 1:50 – Kling kicks off the show 6:48 – Kling drops Becky’s baby 11:42 – Celebrating women’s sports 21:25 – Thorns lore 24:52 – Morgan Weaver’s recovery from injury 30:12 – Supporter culture in Portland 38:06 – Red card or play on 49:50 – What does soccer mean to you? 53:48 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts This episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, was recorded at the International Women in Sports Film Festival. Learn more at https://www.iwsff.org/ Experience the reveal. Be part of the moment. Join us for Roster Reveal 2026 as we unveil the 26 U.S. Men’s National Team players who will be representing the Stars and Stripes this summer. Free for everyone, you can join us at the Rooftop at Pier 17 on May 26 for a fan…

People in this episode

Host: Meghan Klingenberg

Guests: Becky Sauerbrunn, Bella Bixby, Morgan Weaver

Topics covered

• women's soccer
• injury recovery
• supporter culture
• sports lore
• future of women's game

Keywords

• U.S. Soccer
• women's sports
• injuries
• Thorns lore
• Portland
• soccer culture
• International Women in Sports Film Festival

Sponsors

Henkel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Soccer, Cumulus Podcast Network

Places: Portland, United States

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