In this episode of SGP, we're joined by Gotham FC's Michelle Betos, who shares her insights on the importance of supporting the mental health of athletes. Michelle discusses why she believes there’s still significant room for growth in this area and makes the case for teams to invest in in-house mental health coaches. We also dive into the evolution of the NWSL, reflecting on the league's journey from its inaugural season to where it stands today. As a player who's been there from the beginning, Michelle offers a unique perspective on the league's growth and the increasing power and influence of its athletes.

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SGP is joined by Orlando Pride's Kenna Caldwell. Kenna tells us about not letting being cut from her ECNL team and having a Coach tell her she wouldn't be a college soccer player keep her from believing in herself. We also chat about what makes the Orlando Pride special this season and what winning the shield was like!

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SGP is joined by Tottenham Hotspur FC and Australian National Team's Charlotte Grant. Charlotte tells us about overcoming moments of self-doubt before the Olympics and how she shifts her mind from negative to positive. We chat about why she thinks it's important to invest not just in the players, but the entire staff around the women's team. We also find out what masterclasses she's taken!

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SGP is joined by Portland Thorns and Irish National Team's Marissa Sheva. Marissa tells us about playing soccer and running track at Penn State and why she believes being a multi-sport athlete actually prevented her from burn out. We learn about her journey from her injury and feeling like she didn't belong and how that can be a scary time but having a support system off and on the field helped her get through that time.

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SGP is joined by Kansas City Current and USYNT's Claire Hutton. Claire tells us about her decision forgo playing at UNC to sign an NWSL contract at 17 years old with Kansas City. We learn about her experience playing on the boy's high school team and what she's learned from her teammates at the Current We also talk about when and why we wouldn't mind a Coach yelling at us.

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SGP is joined by Mexican National Team and Tigres UANL Women’s Biancca Sierra. Bianca talks to us about the challenges of coming back from her ACL injury and pregnancy and what she’s learned about herself as a player during this journey. We also hear more about her wife and her becoming the first openly gay athletes in Mexican history and what's it's been like to know they've inspired more athletes to feel comfortable in doing the same.

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SGP is joined by former Notre Dame, current USYNT and PSG's Eva Gaetino. Eva tells us about the challenges of being a leader and what she learned about herself when she was a captain. We also talk about her achieving her dreams to play overseas and the challenges that come with playing there. We also learn how she overcomes failure, including playing in a new position with her mindset shift. Get your VKTRY insoles today at https://www.vktry.com/SBG20 and use discount code SGP20 for 20% off!

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SGP is joined by Seattle Reign and Wales National Team's Lily Woodham. Lily tells us about the secret to overcoming mistakes, as well as how valuable self-worth is and embracing frustration, advice every athlete needs to hear. We also ask Lily about what it's been like playing abroad in the NWSL and what her first season here has been like. Get your VKTRY insoles today at https://www.vktry.com/SBG20 and use discount code SGP20 for 20% off! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soccergrlprobs/support

SGP is joined by Angel City FC's Kennedy Fuller. Kennedy was captain of the USYNT and 2023 Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year. When she was just 16 years old she became a pro signing a three year contract with Angel City FC. We chat about her decision to graduate high school in two and a half years, committing to UNC and her time last year training with 4 NWSL teams and Chelsea FC. Kennedy tells us about how she deals with self-doubt, her reminders to herself about why she plays and the important role her support system plays in her career.

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SGP is joined by Wrexham AFC's Lili Jones. Lili tells us about growing up down the street of the Wrexham stadium and going to all the games to now playing on the women's team. Lili also tells us about her time with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney the owners of Wrexham and being apart of the docu-series "Welcome to Wrexham. Plus we explain to her what a "pasta party" is and why her team needs to have them!

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SGP is joined by current Racing Louisville Assistant Coach and former Canadian National Team, Carmelina Moscato. Carmelina played in three World Cups, won an Olympic bronze medal and a Concacaf gold medal as a player for the Canada Women’s National Team and a Liga MX Femenil title as the head coach. Moscato has coached at the college, youth national team and pro levels – and she has also been a league commissioner and a director of football – with her career taking her to Australia, the Bahamas, Denmark, Mexico and the U.S.

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