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In this episode of Soccer Over Gotham, hosts Gary Gibson and Amanda Westlake discuss the recent game that left fans divided, the emerging rivalry between Gotham FC and Washington Spirit, and the potential for a new rivalry with the Boston Breakers. They delve into the handling of Sean Nahas' firing, Gotham's mid-season performance, and the social responsibility of teams like Angel City FC. The conversation also touches on fan engagement, the significance of Ballon d'Or nominations for Gotham players, and the promising debut of Kayla Duran. The hosts reflect on the game atmosphere, referee decisions, and the resilience of Gotham FC as they prepare for a busy schedule ahead.
When the NWSL was founded in 2012, four of the founding teams were former members of the WPS (Women's Professional Soccer) -- including the Boston Breakers. One Breakers player that had been with the team between 2009-2011, and rejoined the team in 2013 initial to coach, was Ashley Phillips , who ultimately ended up playing as well. Phillips had starred at Clemson University, then graduated at the awkward time in the sport when the best American female players didn't have a top flight domestic professional league to play in. That realization helped Phillips, who already had an interest in coaching, realize the need for options. During her time with the Breakers when they played in the WPS, she began coaching to help pay the bills. Eventually, she walked away from the game and became the head coach of the women's soccer team at Northeastern She joined Founding Futbol to share her story -- one that reflects how hard a generation of players had to fight to stay in the game when options were limited. Visit our website for more information: FoundingFutbol.com. Email us at kent@foundingfutbol.com Subscribe to Founding Futbol on your platform of choice. Host: Kent Malmros Guest: Ashley Phillips (Former NWSL Player, Women's Soccer Head Coach at Northeastern University) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA) folded in 2003, many believed the prospect of a sustainable top-flight women's professional league in America was undermined. The resulting league fragmentation made it difficult for our top US Women's National Team players to compete at the appropriate levels after college between national team camps. When the WPS (Women's Professional Soccer) was founded in 2009, there was once again hope. But, yet again, the league folded within three years. However, coming off the enthusiasm around the women's game in the 2011 World Cup and approaching what would become a gold medal run at the 2012 Olympics for the USWNT, US Soccer regrouped and tried again. The outcome was the establishment of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Leveraging lessons learned from the past, the league focused on creating a sustainable model first, then finding a way to grow from there. The first eight teams included instant success stories in Portland where the Thorns drew unexpected crowds and also won on the field. Cat Whitehill was the captain and later player-coach of the Boston Breakers -- a carryover club from the WPS -- in the team's first NWSL season. The long-time USWNT defensive stalwart joined Founding Futbol to talk about how her journey to both the USWNT and professional soccer, and how the NWSL finally created the league women's soccer needed. Founding Futbol is a year-long exploration of the critical moments that have led to soccer's emerging popularity in America. Visit our website for more information: FoundingFutbol.com. Email us at kent@foundingfutbol.com. Subscribe to Founding Futbol on your platform of choice. Host: Kent Malmros Guest: Cat Whitehill (Former USWNT and NWSL Player) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
St. Louis has another football team that can claim the title of "Greatest Show on Turf." Last month, after a thrilling comeback against the Boston Breakers, the St. Louis SLAM won its fifth Women's Football Alliance championship. The team's players aren't paid like NFL players— but they hit hard and play to win. Player-turned-coach Myrt Davis and second-year running back Jada Humphreys share their love of the game, and what it takes to keep football thriving in St. Louis.
It's an international break so Annie & André had the pleasure of sitting down with one of the Spirit's newest players, Brittany Ratcliffe! They talk about her path from dance to softball to soccer, her early days with the Boston Breakers, free agency, choosing the Spirit, scoring bangers, her trademark orange bow (including an excellent detail that shocked us mid-pod), and more! Please subscribe, rate, and review! ==================== Follow Us on Twitter Pod - @HeySpirits Annie - @AnneEinDC Ella - @ellabrockway André - @838_carlisle ==================== Track: Fungible — Hiracutch [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/ILkTHxSNenI Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/after-rain
Today on The Neil Haley Show, join Neil Haley as he interviews Bob Newton. Robert Lee Newton (born August 16, 1949) is a former American football guard in the National Football League (NFL) from 1971 to 1981. Newton was voted most improved player his junior year and "most valuable lineman" and All-League defensive tackle his senior year at John Glenn High School.[2] Newton played for the Chicago Bears from 1971 to 1975 and with Pro Football Hall of Fame players Dick Butkus, Gale Sayers and Walter Payton. He played for the Seattle Seahawks from 1976 to 1981 with Hall of Famer Steve Largent. Newton was on the 1976 Seattle Seahawks expansion team that got the franchise started. He was a third round draft selection of the Chicago Bears and was moved from offensive tackle to guard his rookie year. He was named 1980 Seahawks Lineman of the Year. In 1983, Newton had brief playing experiences with the Boston Breakers and Chicago Blitz of the USFL, but his chemical dependency illness forced him to leave both teams.[2]
Today on The Neil Haley Show, join Neil Haley as he interviews Bob Newton. Robert Lee Newton (born August 16, 1949) is a former American football guard in the National Football League (NFL) from 1971 to 1981. Newton was voted most improved player his junior year and "most valuable lineman" and All-League defensive tackle his senior year at John Glenn High School.[2] Newton played for the Chicago Bears from 1971 to 1975 and with Pro Football Hall of Fame players Dick Butkus, Gale Sayers and Walter Payton. He played for the Seattle Seahawks from 1976 to 1981 with Hall of Famer Steve Largent. Newton was on the 1976 Seattle Seahawks expansion team that got the franchise started. He was a third round draft selection of the Chicago Bears and was moved from offensive tackle to guard his rookie year. He was named 1980 Seahawks Lineman of the Year. In 1983, Newton had brief playing experiences with the Boston Breakers and Chicago Blitz of the USFL, but his chemical dependency illness forced him to leave both teams.[2]
Hey y'all! Welcome back to another episode of the Manly Musings! This week we bring on a certified Soccer Star and one of Merritt's oldest friends, Jess Tamez (Luscinski). We dive into the NBA playoffs for a hot minute, but of course things go off the rails quickly! We all had a great time talking with Jess about her background and how she got to the Boston Breakers. Take a listen and get ready to laugh a bunch! #themanlymusingspodcast #manlymusingspodcast #manlymusings #podcast #WVU #baseball #NBA #westernconferencefinals #wcf #easternconferencefinals #ecf #celtics #heat #lakers #nuggets #BostonUniversity #BU #Terriers #Boston #Breakers #BostonBreakers #NWSL #Olympics
As a player, Joanna Boyles Fennema performed at the highest level.She spent her four college years with the North Carolina Tar Heels, represented the U17 US national team and played for the Orlando Pride in the NWSL.Alongside success, Fennema's playing days came with a lot of challenges – she was drafted by the Boston Breakers just before the team folded, suffered two ACL injuries while at college, discovered she has severely degenerative discs in her back.This back injury, and subsequent hip labrum tears, led Fennema to retire at 24.A chance encounter led her back into the game, and she is now thriving as an assistant coach at Columbus State University (CSU).SCW caught up with Jo to talk about the transition from player to coach, and how coaches can best support players going through injuries...
Former NWSL professional with the Boston Breakers and Orlando Pride, UNC alum and current Columbus State University Assistant Coach Joanna Fennema joins the pod for the latest episode. Tune in to hear Diego and Nick chat with Joanna about her soccer journey from youth to pro to coach. Coach Fennema talks about the adversity she faced through her career and how she made it through. Tune in to hear this one!Learn more about Columbus State University and Joanna Fennema
Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019). History: Sarah Walsh, Matildas Cap 125 Matildas Debut: 2004 (played for the national team until 2012)Appearances: 70 (31 goals)Position: Forward Walsh is undeniably an Australian football legend. She played in the 2004 Olympics and the 2007 World Cup, as well as the 2006, 2008 & 2010 Asian Cups. She played in the W-NSL for both NSW Sapphires and Queensland Sting, before going on to A-League Women stints with Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers. Walsh also played in the United States for Pali Blues, Sky Blue FC, Saint Louis Athletica and Boston Breakers. The former Matildas forward has been working in various capacities for Football Australia over the last 11 years, and in January 2021 she was named Head of Women's Football, Women's World Cup Legacy and Inclusion. Hot Topics News Football Australia launch Our Game Women & Non-Binary Persons in Media Program Matildas Signings: Around the World - Aussies/NZ Abroad Dub News & Signings Friend of B90 Catherine Zimmerman has undergone surgery after suffering a fractured fibula Round 3 Review Round 4 Preview Season 15 squad page Around the World UK FA WSL FA Championship (Polly's Palace) Scottish WPL (12 of 22) Europe France - D1F (10 of 22) Italy - Serie A (10 of 18) Germany - Frauen Bundesliga (9 of 22) Swiss Nationalliga B (10 of 18) Nordic Denmark – Elitedivisionen Round 14 Queens of the Week Dale - Stephanie Frappart is the first woman to referee a FIFA Men's World Cup match Joker) the editing for highlights of Adelaide v Western United featured a close-up shot of a coach as a goal was being scored Eric - 1) Samantha Lewis will be a mentor for Our Game's Women & Non-Binary Persons in Media Program 2) Angela Christian-Wilkes presented The Work of Women's Football Media Making at The Australian Sociological Association's 2022 Conference 3) everyone who assisted Stacey Papadopoulos and stabilised her after her injury on Sunday 4) Julianne Sitch became the first woman to coach a men's team to an NCAA national championship Maj - Guro Reiten scored a goal and recorded four assists IN THE FIRST HALF of Chelsea's 8-0 win over Leicester, including this outrageous pass to set up Sam Kerr
Northeastern Women's Soccer Head Coach Ashley Phillips joins the podcast to discuss the recent agreement that resulted in the US Women's Soccer Team getting paid the same as the men's team. Phillips, a former player for the Boston Breakers, is in her seventh year coaching Northeastern, and was the first head coach during CAA history to win the conference's regular season and postseason championships during their first season as head coach. Phillips also discusses what she looks for in a player.
1983 Week 17 - Saturday, June 25, 1983. Attendance: 30,396. TV: ESPN. Fred Besana passed for 227 yards and a touchdown as the Oakland Invaders capitalized on blunders by the Boston Breakers to clinch the Pacific Division title. Boston, which got 122 yards rushing from halfback Richard Crump, crumbled from its own mistakes in the third period. The Invaders recovered a fumble on their own 48 and moved to the Breakers' 3-yard line with the help of three penalties. Ted Torosian scored from one-yard out on the first play of the fourth quarter, giving Oakland a 17-13 lead. Boston later had a touchdown nullified by a holding penalty and settled for a 24-yard field goal by Tim Mazzetti that closed the gap to 17-16 with 6:01 left to play.
1983 Week 13 - Sunday, May 29, 1983. Attendance: 15,668, TV: ABC. [NOTE: If you want to skip all the pregame analysis forward the audio to the 7:51 minute mark where the game begins] Boston's 21-17 victory over Philadelphia on a last-play tipped touchdown catch by Frank Lockett halted the Stars' eight-game winning streak and prevented them from winning the United States Football League's Atlantic Division title. Boston began its winning 65-yard drive with 1:50 to play. Johnnie Walton threw on all 12 plays, completing seven passes. On fourth-and-two at the Philadelphia 14 with four seconds to go, Walton threw to Charlie Smith in a crowd in the end zone. The ball bounced off Smith's hand and fluttered a few feet away to Lockett and his catch gave the Breakers, 8-5, their third consecutive victory and dropped the Stars to 11-2.
1983 Week 10 - Saturday, May 7, 1983. Attendance: 16,307, TV: ESPN. The game between Boston and LA took place on Saturday May. 7, 1983 at the LA Memorial Coliseum with attendance around 16,307 but you couldn't tell by watching video of the game. Week 10 of the inaugural season of the USFL saw the LA Express win that day by a close margin due to a game winning field goal by kicker Vince Abbott. The Los Angeles Express, 5-5, held onto a one game lead in the Pacific Division by tipping the Boston Breakers 23-20. Mike Rae, who replaced starter Tom Ramsey after he left the game with a bruise of the Achilles tendon, connected with Kris Haines for a 6-yard touchdown with 18 seconds remaining to seal the Los Angeles victory. Rae hit on nine of 12 passes for 104 yards and Haines caught six passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns.
1983 Week 9 - Sunday, May 1, 1983. Attendance: 10,971, TV: ABC. John Williams scored on a 1-yard dive with 1:23 left and a late Boston rally ended three yards short of the Michigan goal line, as the Panthers held on for a 28-24 United States Football League victory over the Breakers. The touchdown, which extended Michigan's winning streak to four, overshadowed a brilliant passing performance by Boston's Johnnie Walton, who completed 37 of 49 for three touchdowns and 422 yards. Williams' touchdown capped a 43-yard drive that followed a 17-yard punt by Boston's Dario Casarino.
1983 Week 6 - Sunday, April 10, 1983 Attendance: 7,984 TV: ABC [NOTE: If you want to skip all the pregame analysis forward the video to the 6:00 minute mark where kickoff starts. Also since this game was a blowout the network ABC with a few minutes left switched to the Birmingham vs Chicago game for bonus coverage. Unfortunately the video received didn't have all of the last minutes of the game]. Ted Torosion rambled for two touchdowns through the wind and rain after an interception and fumble recovery by Oakland as the Invaders snapped the Boston Breakers' four-game winning streak. Richard Crump put the Breakers, 4-2, ahead 7-0 early in the second quarter with a 1-yard plunge before Torosion got his first touchdown on a 2-yard run with 1:45 left in the period. Kevin Shea's extra point attempt was blocked, leaving Boston ahead 7-6. Torosion's touchdown climaxed an 80-yard march started by Derrick Martin's interception in the end zone of Johnnie Walton's pass. Crump's fumble on Boston's first play after the kickoff was recovered by Matt Elisara at the Boston 22-yard line. Five plays later Shea connected on a 28-yard field goal to give Oakland, 3-3, the lead for good, 9-7, as time ran out in the first half. QB Fred Besana throws his first interception in nearly a month, setting a USFL-record for most consecutive passes without a pick (135 attempts). The miscue proves to be of little consequence as the Invaders roll over the Boston Breakers, 26-7, at Nickerson Field.
I'm so jazzed to share this episode because I'm talking with a wicked old friend of mine; Walter Norton Jr - owner of the Institute of Performance & Fitness (IPF) which is a 10,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art facility in North Reading, MA. I've known Walt for over 30 years having met back in college at Boston University. He's someone who I admire and respect, and one of the people in my life who inspires me to be better. Walter has been a leader in the fitness industry for over 25 years and can stake a claim to having trained the most athletes in New England over the past few decades. He essentially started the youth training industry 20+ years ago as co-founder and owner of Mike Boyle's Strength & Conditioning (MBSC) - which became the largest and most well-known training facility in the U.S. In 2008, Walter left MBSC and he opened the Institute of Performance & Fitness (IPF) bringing his structured, consistent, straightforward, and high-octane coaching style to the middle school, high school, college and adult athletes and clients who train at IPF on a daily basis. He's also worked with multiple professional sports teams including the Boston Celtics 2004-2008, including their 2008 Championship year, the Boston Bruins, the New England Revolution, and the Boston Breakers. He's also trained the Boston University Men's Ice Hockey Team and the Harvard University Women's Ice Hockey Team. Walter has coached over 40 Olympic medalists across the 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, and 2014 Games, has been a consultant for Nike, and he's worked with a bunch of celebrities from movies, television, music, and media including: 10 different movies with Ben Affleck, Jen Garner, Ryan Seacrest, Ciara, Casey Affleck and Matt Damon. Today on the Karen Kenney show, we're taking an up close and personal look at who Walter is and the incredible work he's doing to help people improve their lives. When you ask Walt what he does, he'll say, “I'm a coach, I work at a gym, we change behavior.” As you'll soon see and hear he's so much more than just a physical coach. He helps people grow personally, professionally, emotionally, mentally and I would add, in his own unique way, spiritually too. Once you listen to this conversation, you're going to see what I'm talking about. Walter is an incredible human being and extra bonus, you're also going to learn all about his amazing wife Liz Keady Norton, who is the Head Coach at Dartmouth Women's Hockey. Buckle up!! This conversation is filled with laughter, inspiration and even a few tears. KK's Key Takeaways: • Everything Is Great On Paper (3:46) • What Did I Do? (12:58) • My Energy (17:35) • Set Intention (25:30) • Who Can You Rely On? (34:14) • I Want To Be More Today (48:45) • Naturally Gifted Or Hard Working? (1:11:18) • Changes Based On What Is Going On In The World (1:20:51) • Doing Right Takes A Lot More (1:29:41) • Enlarges Your Heart (1:34:35) Meet Walter Walter Norton Jr. founded the Institute of Performance & Fitness (IPF) in 2007 so that athletes and non-athletes of all ages and abilities would have access to structured, focused, and challenging fitness programs, designed to improve athletic ability, change fitness and nutrition habits, and enhance your lifestyle. At his 10,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art facility in North Reading, MA they offer Athlete Training, Adult Group Training, and Personal Training. It's the toughest training that you'll ever love! Having worked in the fitness industry for over 25 years, it's not surprising that Walter has had an impact on a wide range of athletes and clients. From winning championships, to achieving weight loss goals, to improving mindset, it's clear that, through Walter's extraordinary coaching approach, his clientele enjoy both widespread personal and professional successes. Walter can stake a claim to having trained the most athletes in New England over the past several decades. His incredible...
Jordan Angeli is our guest this week on “What the Hell Do I Do Now?” Jordan played soccer at Santa Clara University, as well as professionally at the Boston Breakers, Washington Spirit, and Western New York Flash. She also played for the Youth US National Team. Jordan shares her journey with overcoming injuries, how this shaped and reshaped her career, and where she is at now. Jordan started @theaclclub () where she created a community to provide support to athletes who have suffered an ACL injury. This Colorado native is currently a television analyst for the Columbus Crew and is living in Columbus, Ohio. If you would like to follow along on Jordan's personal journey, you can follow her on Instagram at @jordanangeli and @theaclclub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/genevieve-henderson/message
For our seventh episode on the https://www.sportshistorynetwork.com/ (Sports History Network), CFL fan and Grey Cup attendee https://www.uptonbell.com/ (Upton Bell), joins us. Upton is the former director of personnel of the Baltimore Colts, general manager of the New England Patriots, and owner of the New York Stars and Charlotte Hornets of the World Football League. After football, Upton transitioned into sports broadcasting in the New England area where he was the host of "Calling All Sports", "Sports Nightly", "Sports Line", and "Sports Beat." Upton was also the color commentator for the Boston Breakers, Boston Celtics, Boston College and Ivy League football, as well as an interviewer for the Patriots pregame show. He also served as co-host of the first nationally televised NFL draft on PBS in 1977. In the 1980s Upton transitioned to talk radio in Boston where he interviewed three presidents and countless other national figures. Upton is the son of former NFL Commissioner Bert Bell, and, in 2017, he, along with Ron Borges, authored "Present at the Creation: My Life in the NFL and the Rise of America's Game."
For our seventh episode on the Sports History Network, CFL fan and Grey Cup attendee Upton Bell, joins us. Upton is the former director of personnel of the Baltimore Colts, general manager of the New England Patriots, and owner of the New York Stars and Charlotte Hornets of the World Football League. After football, Upton transitioned into sports broadcasting in the New England area where he was the host of "Calling All Sports", "Sports Nightly", "Sports Line", and "Sports Beat." Upton was also the color commentator for the Boston Breakers, Boston Celtics, Boston College and Ivy League football, as well as an interviewer for the Patriots pregame show. He also served as co-host of the first nationally televised NFL draft on PBS in 1977. In the 1980s Upton transitioned to talk radio in Boston where he interviewed three presidents and countless other national figures. Upton is the son of former NFL Commissioner Bert Bell, and, in 2017, he, along with Ron Borges, authored "Present at the Creation: My Life in the NFL and the Rise of America's Game."
Jordan McMahon (Jordan Bishop) grew up playing in Texas before playing at Iowa State. As an athlete she had the opportunity to continue playing for the Des Moines Menace and with the Boston Breakers. She returned to Iowa and began coaching even developing into a Director of Coaching role and mentoring others. Today she is a coach for Vision Soccer Academy (VSA) with academy aged players.
Lisa Cole has a strong established reputation as a soccer coach. She has helped to develop and lead efforts for United Soccer Coaches related to Goal Keeper Instruction while leading Antigua and Barbuda Women's football. She strives for equity and to create a welcoming environment where all are welcome. She is a former college coach and was part of the Boston Breakers at a time when the Women's league was first growing in the US.
This is the second of our bonus episodes, recorded via Zoom during the lockdown. We're delighted to have secured Natasha Dowie, the first (but hopefully not the last) female player we have interviewed.This episode is sponsored by St Mary's University, Twickenham and, particularly, the suite of Football & Performance Analysis programmes. If you are interested in studying at St Mary's please contact the programme director Tom Hounsell by email - tom.hounsell@stmarys.ac.uk You can find them on Twitter on @StMarysPFC or view the links below for more info:https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/foundation/chelsea-football-coachinghttps://www.stmarys.ac.uk/undergraduate/sports-performance-analysishttps://www.stmarys.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses-london/performance-football-coachinghttps://www.stmarys.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses-london/sports-coachinghttps://www.stmarys.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses-london/performance-analysishttps://www.stmarys.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses-london/rugby-performanceAs a young girl Natasha and her Dad Bob, a real football man, could not have envisaged a career in professional football, let alone one as prestigious as she has experienced. She played with boys as a kid but was soon representing her country as a youngster and playing with grown women for Watford FC at a very young age. Spells with Fulham and Charlton followed before an extraordinary 7 hour round commute to train and play for Everton saw her win the FA Cup and meet the woman who would later become her wife. She won the league and cup double after moving across Merseyside to Liverpool and surely became the first couple, with her wife Becky, to win a domestic double. Her wanderlust commenced with a loan spell in Melbourne and she would then visit the United States with Boston Breakers, back to Melbourne (several times) and loans at Linköping and Vålerenga, before now playing with Italian giants AC Milan.Hers is an inspirational story and there is much for those in both the men's and women's game to learn from hearing her.
Pardeep Cattry and John Halloran look ahead to the SheBelieves Cup and discuss preseason needs for NWSL teams. They also talk about the news of a visa fraud scheme with ties to Sky Blue FC and the Boston Breakers.
In today's episode, I interview meditation teacher and former professional soccer player Sam Lofton. I first met Sam playing with the Portland Thorns. We bonded over the fact that we were both obsessed with finding (often unconventional) ways to maximize our performance on the field and off. Sam played soccer and studied Health Science with a pre-med track at James Madison University. After college, she was picked 20th overall in the 2015 NWSL College Draft by the Boston Breakers, making her the first James Madison University player ever to be drafted by a NWSL team. In 2016, she played for the Portland Thorns. She also played overseas in Sweden for Sunnana SK and in Iceland for Breiðablik UBK. While playing professionally, Sam discovered meditation and it changed her life. Through her business “Meditation by Sam” {https://www.meditationbysam.com/sign-up-control-and-create )she teaches athletes how to gain control of their minds and their lives. In this episode Sam talks about: -her all-time favorite hacks for improving performance -how meditation helped her be confident playing against Tobin Heath -why visualizing is so powerful for athletes specifically -tips if you are a beginner meditator -common misconceptions about mindfulness And, she guides us through a quick meditation! You'll walk away from this episode feeling the zen.
Natasha Dowie, current AC Milan striker who has played for clubs including Liverpool, Charlton, Melbourne Victory, Boston Breakers as well as been capped 14 times by England Womens talks through her best eleven players she has ever played with. She talks through her time growing up and making a name for herself in the time when womens football started to increase in popularity> She explains how she has played in so many countries, what keeps drawing her back to Melbourne as well as how she is growing to love the different roles she learns and styles in Spain, Italy and Sweden.Sponsored:We have a range of packages which include one off podcasts, numerous podcasts and sponsoring the show indefinitely. Please contact us if you are interested.Contact Us:Website: https://mybesteleven.podbean.comEmail: mybestelevenpod@gmail.comTwitter: @mybestelevenpodDownload the podcast from (selected list but available on other pod apps): Apple Podcaster/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/my-best-eleven/id1531409475Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/79XqOdXO5dOp2SV2Ib3blvGoogle Podcaster: https://podcastsmanager.google.com/show?show=show%3AsTOC6DrGP4qPKRBq6K674AiHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-my-best-eleven-71452132/Musical credits:Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Heather Mitts, Sharing her Gold Medal Mindset Our guest on this episode is a former US Women's professional soccer player. She played in the American Women's Professional League for the Philadelphia Charge, the Boston Breakers, the Philadelphia Independence and the Atlanta Beat. She's a three time Olympic gold medalist (the first gold medalist on our show). She won those titles in 2004, 2008 and 2012. She is one of only four us soccer players to win three Olympic gold medals. She also played in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup where the US National Team finished second. She announced her retirement from soccer via Twitter on March 13th, 2013. She also served as a studio soccer analyst for ABC, ESPN and ESPN 2 during the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup. She was also a sideline reporter for several MLS broadcasts in 2005, and she's also presented for TEDx on her Gold Medal Mindset and her own secrets to obtaining a gold medal. From a young age, her love of sport health and mindset helped her to live her life to her fullest. Now she wants to assist others in doing the same. Heather Mitts is a mother of three and her passions include health, fitness, and our impact on the planet. Heather looks forward to sharing her secrets with you. Here are the Self Made Strategies of Heather Mitts. On this episode you will hear Heather discuss: How Heather's background helped her develop a Gold Medal Mindset, which led to 3 Olympic Gold Medals Heather's advice for mom-preneurs How Heather is helping others to succeed Why Heather meditates on a daily basis, and why you should too Heather's Gold Medal Mindset video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGS7MYQnGYg HELP bring the World Cup to Philadelphia: https://phlworldcup.discoverphl.com/join-the-team/ Production Credits: This Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was hosted by Sara Lopes; and, produced and edited by Tony Lopes, in Philly, PA USA, with support from the team at One Fifteen Films LLC (www.onefifteenfilms.com). The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by Lopes Law LLC (www.LopesLawLLC.com). NOW also available on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCOG-mybCfvYWhoXo4vPoB5g Make sure you subscribe to the Self Made Strategies Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. You can find us on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Blubrry and many other podcasting platforms. Don't forget to visit www.selfmadestrategies.com to subscribe to our podcast, sign up for our newsletter, or to get more information about our guests. Follow us on: • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • LinkedIn Heather's Gold Medal Mindset video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGS7MYQnGYg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGS7MYQnGYg
Maddy Evans is a former professional athlete who played five seasons in the National Women's Soccer League. She played with the Boston Breakers and the Orlando Pride.Maddy transitioned out of professional sports by taking a job coaching for the West Chester University's women's soccer team. At West Chester University, Maddy is also an adjunct faculty member.We talk about:The challenges and joy of being a professional athleteThe difficulty of stepping away from your sport and how it impacts your identityHow worth is found in the journey along the way in pursuit of a goalWe also announced the start of the Madam Athlete newsletter! To sign up to receive the occasional newsletter, head on over to the website at madamathlete.com:Yes I do want the occasional bit of career-related awesomeness in my inbox!
Samantha “Sam” Lofton is one of many former women’s soccer players that is part of the Ambassadors, a group that is committed to spreading the game of soccer and help with mission trips throughout the world. The Ambassadors started in England and is a Christian-based club and the North American program is based in Cleveland.Lofton said. “I’ve met some of the sweetest little kids and hearing how I’ve changed their lives, even in broken English, makes me emotional every time. … Many of these kids don’t have much, and to inspire them to play sports is so humbling.”Drop in to hear Sam and host Richie English meditate over the subjects of soccer, travel, appreciation, and the mission of giving hope.SOCIAL MEDIA….INSTAGRAM….samloftonTWITTER…. @sam_loftonE-MAIL…info@meditationbysam.comSamantha "Sam" Lofton (born April 29, 1992) is an American soccer defender who plays for Breiðablik UBK of Úrvalsdeild kvenna. Having previously played for Boston Breakers and Portland Thorns FC of National Women's Soccer League.College careerComing from a standout career in high school where she earned several honors. Sam Lofton debuted for James Madison Dukes in 2010. Along her entire career at Dukes, Lofton recorded a total of 80 appearances with six goals. She also earned several important honors, such as being named to CAA All-Academic team in 2013 and 2014, to the First Team All-CAA honoree in 2014 and Second Team NSCAA All-Mid-Atlantic Region honoree in 2014.Club careerAfter spending some time with Washington Spirit Reserves in the W-League and helping the team to reach the W-League Final for the first time, she was picked by Boston Breakers in the 20th overall of the 2015 NWSL College Draft and became the first James Madison University player to be drafted by a NWSL team.In 2016 Lofton went to Portland Thorns. In the same year, she signed with Sunnanå SK of Damallsvenskan, the highest women's soccer division in Sweden.Since 2017, Lofton is playing for Breiðablik UBK of Úrvalsdeild kvenna in the first division of Iceland.
Sam Lofton's childhood was full of sports and competitiveness with her two siblings. She had difficulties along the way by the way of experiencing different emotions stemming from a traumatic head injury her sister faced while Sam was a youth player, which cut her own soccer career short. Sam continued hers and found her way to James Madison University and to the professional ranks of the NWSL with Boston Breakers and Portland Thorns FC, before heading to Europe, and attributes her success to finding meditation along her journey.She now works with youth athletes and teaches them the same techniques, which helped her achieve success on and off the field.If you want to get in touch with Sam, her website is https://www.meditationbysam.com/
Tracy Noonan is the proud Owner of Dynasty Goalkeeping where she implements an incredibly holistic and well-rounded curriculum at her camps and clinics. In her senior year at the University of North Carolina, Tracy was a National Champion and an NCAA All American. She also played professionally for the Boston Breakers, AND was capped 12 times and won a Word Cup medal with the US Women's National Team. We have known Tracy since she was a youth player who attended SoccerPlus Goalkeeper School and we can't be more proud of her evolution as a player, coach and PERSON. www.dynastygoalkeeping.com
The NWSL Challenge Cup final is set for Sunday between the Houston Dash and Chicago Red Stars (12:30 ET/CBS), and Steph Yang of All for XI (2:31) joins the pod to talk about the tournament, take a stroll down memory lane with it comes to the Boston Breakers, and also determine what NWSL players we would want for back-up in a fight. You know, the usual for the two of us. Find all of our NWSL coverage here: https://theathletic.com/nwsl/ Sources: Sam Mewis joining Manchester City, Rose Lavelle considering offer: https://theathletic.com/1940211/ Follow Steph on Twitter: twitter.com/thrace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Terry Love was a one of a kind talent who was a two-time All-America (1979-80) for the Murray State football team where he was also the 1979 OVC Defensive Player of the Year. Love was a part of one of the greatest teams in Racer history as they made head coach Mike Gottfried a conference champion. After playing briefly in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills, Love found his way to the Boston Breakers and Memphis Showboats of the USFL where he was once roommate to the great Reggie White. After his playing career, Love was true to his hometown of Bellwood, Illinois where he returned to his alma mater, Proviso East High School, where he coached football and taught young people for 25 years. Love is a member of the Murray State Hall of Fame, inducted with the class of 2016.
Former USA, Boston Breakers and UVa midfielder Angela Hucles joins the show to discuss the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup, the new jerseys and diving into her soccer past...aesthetically speaking. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Katie Schoepfer and Tiffany Weimer, two forwards from Connecticut who went on to play at Penn State and for the Boston Breakers, are shaping the next generation of youth soccer in New England. Schoepfer's coaching at South Shore Select and Weimer's coaching at Oakwood, giving local players two role models with extensive experience. We caught up with both for Episode No. 3, and delved several topics.
Today, we speak with Matt Beard, the Head Coach for West Ham United Women in the FA WSL. Matt's coaching journey is extensive, he's worked for Charlton Athletic Ladies, Millwall Lionesses, Chelsea Ladies FC, Liverpool Ladies FC, Boston Breakers, and in June 2018 he was appointed manager of West Ham United Women. One of his biggest coaching achievements came during the 2013 & 2014 FA WSL seasons, where Beard won back to back championships with Liverpool FC Ladies. In today's podcast, we discuss his coaching journey, his coaching challenges, and how his experiences helped develop him as a coach. Check it out and Take Learning With You! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this episode, we are joined by Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Heather Mitts Feeley. Heather shares her journey of overcoming adversity in order to win not one, but three Olympic gold medals on the U.S. women's soccer team. Heather shares how setbacks can make you stronger, staying on top of your game after achieving success, and how you can achieve a “Gold Medal Mindset.”Heather played college soccer for the University of Florida, and thereafter, she played professionally in the Women's Professional Soccer league; for the Philadelphia Charge, Boston Breakers, Philadelphia Independence and Atlanta Beat. She is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and was a member of the U.S. women's national team. She played in four matches in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.You can connect with Heather via her website: https://www.heathermitts.com/
Jordan Angeli is a former pro soccer player with the Boston Breakers, Washington Spirit and Western New York Flash. She has played in a U20 FIFA World Cup. She calls soccer broadcasts for everything from high school to professional soccer. She is a founder of the ACL Club. She creates headboards with wood. She hikes mountains. For some strange reason she agreed to do our show... We discuss a lot with Jordan: - Her thought process behind The Breakdown series of match analysis videos - Her career starting in broadcasting and her goals for her broadcasting career - The ACL Club - Her new podcast "Because We Said So" - And much much more Thank you for listening to this great interview with a great guest.
In this episode, I interview firefighter, former professional soccer player, and farmer Keelin Winters Pattillo. Keelin is a force of nature. It appears as though everything she touches turns into a success. I believe Keelin accomplishes whatever she puts her mind to because she's one the most disciplined people I know. Keelin grew up living in a multitude of cities around the US, as her father was a NBA coach and was constantly on the move. Although her 5 siblings chose to dedicate themselves to basketball, the sport wasn't physical enough for Keelin. So, she chose to play soccer. Keelin went on to play at University of Portland, earning West Coast Conference Player of the Year. She won a goal medal in the U-20 World Cup. She was drafted 6th overall in the WPS to the Boston Breakers. She's played overseas with FFC Turbine Potsdam in Germany and the Western Sydney Wanderers in Australia. She played four years with Seattle Reign FC, winning two NWSL Shields, for finishing 1st in regular season play. She also earned a contract with full US national team. On most of those teams, she wore the captains armband, a testament to Keelin's supreme focus and leadership skills. In this episode we talk about, -why she chose to spend her honeymoon with her wife Paige living in a camper van while playing in Australia -what it was like having five siblings, a disciplinarian mom, and an NBA-coaching dad -how she's in even better shape than when she was playing professionally because of living on a farm -her decision to get dreadlocks in college and how they helped her find herself -the make-you or break-you pressure of US national team camp -why she retired even though she was in her prime -the advise her sports psychologist gave her that helped immensely when she was feeling burnt out And more! Resources Follow Keelin HERE Join Friday Feelz HERE A list of the 11 books that have had the biggest impact on my life as an athlete HERE Be the first to know when a new podcast or article drops, and receive other magical content HERE Share the love If you feel compelled, I would be so very grateful if you took two minutes to leave me a review of the podcast. It takes two minutes! Here's what to do. Click HERE Click “view in itunes” Click the “ratings and reviews” tab Click “write a review” and show me love
Ariel Harris has an extensive sports background as a former professional soccer player for the Boston Breakers, an NCAA Division I National Champion, a former academic team caption and a four-year starter for UNC Women's soccer team, and a former U20 and U21 United States National Team player. This episode, Ariel shares how current recruits can use social media to their advantage throughout the recruiting process. Thanks for listening. New to Full Ride? Subscribe to the show and don't forget to join our squad: https://mailchi.mp/8bf48dad8a28/urecruitu
Megan Oyster joined Reign FC in 2018 as a result the unfortunate closure of the Boston Breakers. A dispersal draft saw Oyster come to the Pacific Northwest along with midfielder Morgan Andrews, defender Christen Westphal, and forward Elizabeth Addo. In her second season with Reign FC, Oyster is a mainstay on the back line and there may not be enough words to fully explain the growth she's had under the watch of head coach Vlatko Andonovski and playing alongside veteran and Reign FC Original Lauren Barnes. In this episode, you'll hear Oyster often praise the two in helping her develop into the player she's been this season. It's time to welcome Megan Oyster back to "Coffee & Valkyries." HOSTS Susie Rantz (@SusieRants) Jacob Cristobal (@jacobcristobal) CREDITS Artwork: Amy Camber Music: "It Feels Good To Be Alive Too" by Loyalty Freak Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Megan Oyster joined Reign FC in 2018 as a result the unfortunate closure of the Boston Breakers. A dispersal draft saw Oyster come to the Pacific Northwest along with midfielder Morgan Andrews, defender Christen Westphal, and forward Elizabeth Addo. In her second season with Reign FC, Oyster is a mainstay on the back line and there may not be enough words to fully explain the growth she's had under the watch of head coach Vlatko Andonovski and playing alongside veteran and Reign FC Original Lauren Barnes. In this episode, you'll hear Oyster often praise the two in helping her develop into the player she's been this season. It's time to welcome Megan Oyster back to "Coffee & Valkyries." HOSTS Susie Rantz (@SusieRants) Jacob Cristobal (@jacobcristobal) CREDITS Artwork: Amy Camber Music: "It Feels Good To Be Alive Too" by Loyalty Freak Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EJ Proctor was a three year starter with the blue devils, finishing in the fall of 2017. For a goalkeeper who's a little undersized, she never wavered in playing the position correctly and I think that really showed as Duke made deep trips in the national tournament each year with her in net. She would proceed to get drafted by the Utah Royals in 2018 and was set to backup Nicole Barnhart until the dissolution of the Boston Breakers bumped her to a practice player. EJ recaps her time at Duke as well as her short stint with the Royals, including the highs and lows of the whole process. Towards the back part of the interview, EJ and I talk about an article her mother, Kathy, wrote. It's a really wonderful and personal account of Kathy detailing her journey as a parent of a gay athlete and how she approached this new stage in her life. EJ discusses her reaction to reading it, all positive, of course, and to be honest, connecting with EJ over the idea of being proud of our parents was a real pleasant surprise for me.
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Professional Soccer Player and BU coach Tori Christ joins Witz and Roz on The Opening Line. They discuss her career playing at Cornell, before going pro and playing in the NWSL for the Boston Breakers. Tori talks about her time overseas with The Swedish pro team Vasteras BK30 and her most recently stint for RoPS … Continued
The 38th episode of the Kill Cliff Podcast is here! We are joined by Jenn Dancer for this episode. Jenn is a former professional soccer player and CrossFit Games athlete. She played collegiately at the University of Missouri and professionally in the U.S. and Sweden. She has competed both as an individual and on a team at the CrossFit Games, including a second place finish in 2018 with her Invictus team. Zinno and Dancer talk about Jenn's early life which was filled with multiple sports, her eventual focus on soccer, her collegiate career at Mizzou, getting her chance to play professionally for the Boston Breakers, training for the U.S. National team, the influence that coach Tony DiCicco had on her career, playing overseas in Sweden, meeting her husband Sam Dancer through CrossFit, transitioning to CrossFit, and more.
It's the long lost file… Sorta. You see what happened was that I interview Abby Smith back in June, but then my dog ate the audio file. Thankfully, it was found and repaired, and so now we can move forth to release it on the latest Utah Royals FC Show. If you did not believe that story? Props to you for not falling for my ridiculous excuse. The truth is...my schedule was busier than I expected it this summer, and I just never had the opportunity to write the article I wanted which then would have led to releasing the interview via the Royals FC Show. This is, perhaps, my greatest failure of my soccer writing career. But, I believe, it is time to release the audio, even if I did not get around to write the article I wanted. In this one, we chat about how Smith started playing soccer, becoming a goalkeeper, coming to the NWSL, going to Boston, overcoming a knee injury (ruptured patella tendon), the Boston Breakers folding, being drafted by Utah in the Dispersal Draft, and playing with Nicole Barnhart and a solid defense. We also go through questions from the fans, including how much celebrating with the fans and meeting them is important to her. Smith was super kind and gracious, and I appreciated her time. I hope you enjoy listening to the interview.
In today's episode I interview professional soccer player and Duktig brand co-founder Tiffany Weimer. Tiffany is a goal scoring machine. At North Haven High School in Connecticut, she scored 109 goals. At Penn State University, she netted 91 goals and holds the NCAA record for most consecutive games with goals scored with a total of 17. She earned Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, was a Mac Herman Trophy runner up, the Big Ten Female Athlete of the Year, and Top Drawer Soccer Player of the Year. Tiffany has played professionally for 10 years with stints in Finland, Brazil, Sweden, Denmark, and the US. In the NWSL she's played with the Portland Thorns, Washington Spirit, Boston Breakers, and is currently with the Houston Dash. Tiffany was the kind of kid that named her soccer ball and slept with it at night. Her involvement in soccer extends beyond the pitch. Tiffany utilized her journal degree and became the founder and Editor-In-Chief of Our Game Magazine, a women's soccer quarterly magazine. After 5 years, she decided to part ways, and recently co-founded The DuKtig Brand which provides planners to help players and coaches to be more organized, prepared, and professional at every level. In our conversation we talk about: -her appearance on The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 playing soccer with Blake Lively -the creative ways she makes money to be able to fund her career as a professional female athlete -why she felt she went about her college recruiting process entirely wrong -what she learned from playing overseas in Brazil and Finland -how journaling her training sessions helps her understand herself better. -the negative effects she believes GPS numbers and sports science has on players -how being a practice player further improved and enhanced her love for the game -the mental training app that she uses in the morning And more. Enjoy my conversation with the soccer-obsessed, journal-er Tiffany Weimer Click HERE to become a part of Friday Feelz Click HERE for a list of the 10 books I believe ever female athlete MUST read. Click HERE to be the first to know when a new podcast or article drops, and receive other exclusive content Share the love If you haven't already, I would be so very grateful if you rated and left me a review of the podcast. It takes two minutes! Here's what to do. Click HERE Click “view in itunes” Click the “ratings and reviews” tab Click “write a review” and show me love
In today's conversation, I interview former professional soccer player, broadcaster for the Major League Soccer and the National Women's Soccer League, and ACL Club founder, Jordan Angeli. Jordan tore her ACL twice while at Santa Clara. She recovered and entered the professional level in her best form, earning herself multiple US National team call-ups. During her first game of the second season with the Boston Breakers, Jordan tore her ACL for the third time. Somewhat unexpectedly, and three years later, Jordan opted to make another comeback playing with the Washington Spirit and Western New York Flash. In 2015, she opted to walk away from the game on her own terms. Jordan is now pursuing her passion on the other side of the lines, as a broadcaster. She also runs the ACL Club, a club that provides support and resources for athletes recovering from ACL tears. I highly recommend checking out her website and her podcast Show Your Scars, where she interviews professional athlete about their own acl stories. In our conversation Jordan talks about: -why she proudly trained with a U11 girls team during her comeback form her 3rd ACL tear -the goal she envisioned scoring in the World Cup with her fellow Colorado Rush Lindsey Horan, and how it came true in a different fashion -what it was like being a 6 year senior at Santa Clara -tools she used to help her manage her emotions while coming back from injury -the hike that spurred her decision to walk away from playing professional soccer -her go-to hairstyle for broadcasting And more. Enjoy my conversation with the passionate, connection-seeking Jordan Angeli Shownotes Resources Follow Jordan Angeli and The ACL Club: theACLclub.com Show Your Scars Podcast On Instagram: @jordangeli @theaclclub On twitter: @jordangeli Click HERE to become a part of Friday Feelz Click HERE for a list of the 10 books I believe ever female athlete MUST read. Click HERE to be the first to know when a new podcast or article drops, and receive other exclusive content
Professional soccer player, Katherine Reynolds has played in 79 out of the 86 National Women's Soccer League matches. However, her path to becoming a consistent starter did not come without it's challenges. After attending Santa Clara University, Katherine was drafted to the Boston Breakers. Just days before the beginning of the season, she was unexpectedly cut from the team. Katherine ended up getting picked up by the the Philadelphia Union. That season, she seldom saw the field, and considers that year one of the most challenging ones of her life. But, Katherine is someone who prides herself on working hard, and the following year, her career took off. Katherine has played every minute of every game in multiple seasons. It's incredible feat just to stay injury-free at the professional level, and testament to her reliable, consistent play. In our conversation, we talk about the responsibility that comes with being the oldest of four sisters, how she became an 8 time state champion in track by her sophomore year of high school and then decided to quit, the crazy story on how she very-last-minute got recruited by her dream school Santa Clara University, how she deals with the stress of playing professionally, her recent engagement and what she's looking for in a wedding dress. Share the love If you haven't already, I would be so very grateful if you rated and left me a review of the podcast. It takes two minutes! Here's what to do. Click HERE Click “view in itunes” Click the “ratings and reviews” tab Click “write a review” and show me love
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