Megged: A Women's Soccer Podcast

In their final episode, Abby and Sydney cover some of the best moments of Megged. Join in on the last episode for some final laughs, fun recaps, and two hot takes. Move your feet, this is Megged.

On this episode, Abby and Sydney chat with Benji Wade about his male perspective of the women's game. Benji is the host of The Spokane Soccer Show, where he extensively covers Gonzaga Women's Soccer and USL Spokane. The trio will talk about Benji's intro into the women's soccer space, how he views his role to help elevate the game, and the nuances about the men and women's game that some people overlook. Move your feet. This is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney get transparent about getting benched. Having experienced getting the boot throughout their own careers, they speak on the physical, mental and emotional toll it can take. Abby and Syd also throw in some positives of losing play time. Move your feet, this is Megged.

On this episode, Abby and Sydney breakdown the most recent international break. They dive into the USWNT's progress under Emma Hayes and the questionable recent performances by the England Lionesses. Stick around for Abby's food themed hot-take! Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney break down the launch of NWSL expansion team "Bos Nation. Listen as they discuss the brand shortcomings, stadium woes and a potential rebound from the blunder. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney answer this question: knowing everything we know now, what would we do differently (or maybe the same) in our career? Abby started her career in Lithuania during COVID-19, whereas Sydney entered the NWSL Draft and spent her beginning months in Louisville. Both have had a great professional career. But would they do it the same? Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss a topic suggested by a friend of the pod, @kick_it_with_katie_podcast: how do schedules and travel affect a player's ability to perform? Is there a secret recipe for travel times? How do you manage a time difference? We'll give you insight on what it's like dealing with travel. Move your feet, this is Megged.

Welcome to Megged, season 3! In this episode, Abby and Sydney catch up on some major news in women's soccer. Since the last episode, the USL Super League began, Alex Morgan retired, and NWSL have announced a monumental CBA. We'll share all our thoughts. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss the results from the semi-final matches and the gold medal match in the Olympics. Brazil upset Spain, the United States topped Germany, leading to the U.S. and Brazil meeting each other in the final. We'll chat about it all. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss the results from the four quarter-final games in the Olympics. Advancing are the United States, Spain, Germany, and France. While these teams are through, it wasn't without the drama. Three extra-time matches, two penalty shootouts, and one exit from the host nation. Onto the semi-finals. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss the results from the group stage of the Olympics. Four teams didn't qualify to the next round: New Zealand, Zambia, Nigeria, and perhaps most shocking, Australia. Group stage mayhem included Canada overcoming their six point deduction, the United States looking like their old selves, and the close scorelines in Group C. Who will prevail in the Quarter-Finals? Abby and Sydney have some thoughts. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss Group C in the Olympics, featuring powerhouse Spain, Japan, Nigeria and Brazil. After discussing rosters, strategy, and predictions, they'll determine who will make it out of Group C. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss Group A in the Olympics, featuring the US, Australia, Zambia, and Germany. After discussing rosters, strategy, and predictions, they'll really ponder: is this the group of death? Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss Group A in the Olympics, featuring France, Colombia, Canada, New Zealand. They'll talk about rosters, strategy, and predictions. Will the hosts actually top this group, or will a dark horse emerge? Maybe the more pressing question is who will finish second? Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss Emma Hayes's first major tournament roster. Only 18 players made the cut for the Paris Olympic Roster, including a lot of first time Olympians. Is this the roster that will bring the USWNT back to its powerhouse glory, or did Hayes get it wrong? Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss what it's like transitioning back home to the United States from playing overseas. They will discuss the logistics of coming home, keeping up with football training, managing relationships, and navigating the emotions of being stateside. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney recap TST- The Soccer Tournament. The 7v7 Tournament was created to showcase 8 women's teams with a grand prize of $1 million. Legends came out of retirement, current players showed their talent, and ultimately everyone had a good time. What made TST so successful? How will this tournament grow? Is this the new biggest event in football? Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss all things Emma Hayes. They touch on her time at Chelsea, what she's done for the women's game, and predictions on her time with the United States Women's National Team. Simply put, Emma Hayes is one of the most successful club coaches. Will she be able to transfer that success to the international stage? Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss the impact playing professionally has on relationships in their lives, including familial, platonic and romantic. Some aspects you can assume, but the reality feels much different. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney break down the semi finals for the Women's Champions League, including the shocking 1-0 Chelsea win over Barcelona, Buchanan's red card, and Lyon's comeback. And an obvious topic from the matches: refs. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney break down their thoughts on player load. Based on a player's club and/or national team, the load on their body can differ. Regardless, the FIFA Calendar is not conducive to healthy load management. We're also seeing an increase in injuries. Are these connected? Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney talk with Rutgers alum and current San Diego Wave forward, Amirah Ali. Amirah provides first-hand knowledge of what it's like playing in the NWSL, where the league can still grow, and some of her best and challenging moments. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney rank the top leagues in the women's game. From the WSL to the Bundesliga, from Liga F to the Damallsvenskan, there is a whole lot to debate. Do you agree with their picks? Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss fans and the impact that they have on the women's game. As the game grows, the relationship between player and fan has become less intimate. How do we navigate that? With more fans comes more chances of online and in person abuse- is this par for the course? Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney get real. Playing professional soccer is a lot more complex than they've let on. So here comes the truth. They cover everything from finances, to living away from home and even feeling like a 2nd class citizen. These are some difficult topics to chat about, but Abby and Syd feel it is time to shed some light on the darker side of women's football. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss Olympic qualifications and tease the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games. They tee up the epic clash to come between Germany and the Netherlands, as well as, predict the results of the African qualifier. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss the different perspectives on the importance of winning. Is winning the most important thing in women's football? Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss the upcoming women's professional league in the United States, the USL Super League. Will this cause a divide amongst top talent in the U.S.? Is it fair to ask for a bit more transparency regarding this new league? Find out their thoughts on these questions and more! Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss the nuances of the Transfer Window, how it works, the benefits, and overall lack of transparency for players. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney cover the ins and outs of promotion and relegation within leagues, including the lack thereof in the NWSL. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney bring in women's soccer legend, Kia McNeill, to discuss what it takes to build a winning culture from a coach and player perspective. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney go over their thoughts on the NWSL Draft. The NWSL is the only women's league that partakes in a draft system. As a result, it begs the question: is the draft helping or hurting the NWSL? Move your feet, this is Megged.

Welcome to season two! In this first episode, Abby and Sydney catch up on the U.S. Women's National Team. With Andonovski out and Hayes in, there are a lot of changes coming for the USWNT, including players. Join Abby and Sydney as they discuss what Emma Hayes will mean for the national team's new cycle. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney go through each position and then debate the hardest position on the pitch. Abby is an attacker, Sydney is a defender…what more needs to be said? Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss U.S. women's soccer icons, Megan Rapinoe and Julie Ertz. The two legends are retiring from the game, Ertz on the 21st, Pinoe at the end of the NWSL season. Join our hosts as they look back at their two careers. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss the difference between the U.S. college soccer system and the international academy season. With other countries closing the gap of domination of the USWNT, it's time to look at the youth levels to understand why the era of U.S. domination is gone. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney have the special privilege of talking to someone who had boots on the ground at the World Cup. Sharna Naidu is one of the video analysts for the Australian Women's National Team and played an integral part in securing a fourth place finish in Australia's home tournament. Sharna dives into her role as an analyst, as well as gives us pitch side insight to the Matilda's historic run. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney talk about the good and the bad of the World Cup. What worked? What didn't? And it would be impossible to talk about the bad and not talk about the Spanish Federation and President. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney recap the World Cup Final. For the first time, Spain has lifted the trophy. Our hosts breakdown the first place match and also discuss the third place match between Australia and Sweden too. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney recap the semi-finals. Two very different games determined that two teams, Spain and England, will advance to the final for the first time. Devastating losses for Sweden and Australia find them battling it out for bronze. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney recap the quarter finals. Listen to our hosts dive into how we got down to four teams. With Japan knocked out, this World Cup will have a new winner for the first time since 1995. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney recap the round of sixteen, beginning with Spain's domination, ending with France's, and discussing the games of PK's that fell in between. Eight have advanced, with only Japan being a previous World Cup winner. Is this the year of a new champion? Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney recap the final eight games in the World Cup group stage. They start with England versus China and end with the absolute chaos that changed the tides for the teams in Group H. The round of sixteen is set, but this is still anyone's tournament. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney recap the next set of games in the World Cup group stage, picking up right where they left off. Our hosts start with South Africa versus Argentina and end with the talk of the town draw between the U.S. and Portugal. Some teams have secured their seat at the table, others continue to fight. Move your feet, this is Megged. 0:00 Intro 0:45 Catch Up 4:15 Argentina v South Africa 8:36 England v Denmark 10:15 China v Haiti 12:13 Sweden v Italy 13:32 France v Brazil 16:43 Jamaica v Panama 18:10 Morocco v South Korea 19:00 Norway v Philippines  21:10 New Zealand v Switzerland 22:41 Germany v Colombia  25:44 Spain v Japan 29:18 Zambia v Costa Rica 30:30 Ireland v Nigeria 31:51 Canada v Australia 35:47 Vietnam v Netherlands 37:00 Portugal v US 43:50 Outro

In this episode, Abby and Sydney recap the most recent 15 matches in the World Cup group stage, starting with Sweden versus South Africa and ending with Nigeria's upset against co-host Australia. With so much on the line in the next coming days, who will make it out of their group? Move your feet, this is Megged. 0:00 Intro 0:45 Catch Up 3:55 Sweden v South Africa 4:44 Netherlands v Portugal 5:28 Jamaica v France 7:12 Italy v Argentina 9:09 Germany v Morocco 11:25 Brazil v Panama 12:50 Colombia v South Korea 14:15 Thoughts on First Games 15:00 New Zealand v Philippines  18:54 Switzerland v Norway 22:28 Japan v Costa Rica 24:10 Spain v Zambia 27:37 Republic of Ireland v Canada 30:30 USA v Netherlands 41:14 Portugal v Vietnam 43:35 Nigeria v Australia  51:02 Outro

The World Cup is here! In this episode, Abby and Sydney break down the first nine games of the tournament, with a special emphasis on our two host countries, Australia and New Zealand. The theme so far: goalkeepers have come to play and penalty kicks are looming over teams' heads. Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney discuss the last group in the breakdown leading up to the Women's World Cup. Our hosts don't hide their thoughts that Germany should top this group, but the rest of the group is truly up for grabs! Will South Korea, newbies Morocco, or Colombia be victorious in securing the last spot in the knockout stage? Listen to the end of the group stage analysis to hear Abby and Syd's final pick to take home the trophy! Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, our hosts tackle Group G, the only group in this tournament that does not have a newbie! How will experience preserve with Sweden, South Africa, Italy, and Argentina all knowing what it takes to compete at this stage? Or will experience mean nothing, causing the same amount of inevitable chaos all groups will face? Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney talk about Group F. This group is the perfect mix of all things football: a team that plays pretty, a team that attacks the flank, a team that plays direct, and a team that sits in. With the perfect mix of everything, this will be a fun group to watch. France, Jamaica, Brazil and Panama- who will come out on top? Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney break down group E, a true clash between the newbies and the veterans. The USA and Netherlands faced off in the World Cup final four years ago whereas Vietnam and Portugal are entering the arena for the first time. Does experience win out? Or do the new kids have a chance to upset Goliath? Move your feet, this is Megged.

In this episode, Abby and Sydney dive into Group D. Haiti finds themselves in a group with teams all in the top 15 of the Fifa Ranking. However, England is facing injuries and Denmark and China PR need to find a breakout goal scorer. So maybe this group isn't as secure as it seems…Move your feet, this is Megged.