Megan Rapinoe & Lindsey Heaps on Leadership, Returning to Denver and USWNT’s 2027 Outlook

Megan Rapinoe & Lindsey Heaps on Leadership, Returning to Denver and USWNT’s 2027 Outlook

As part of her special World Cup series, Megan talks to World Cup Champion, Olympic Gold Medallist and captain of the USWNT, Lindsey Heaps. Megan and Lindsey talk about her decision to return to the NWSL with the Denver Summit, the legacy she wants to maintain as national team captain and the road to the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Megan also gives her take on the World Cup Quarterfinals and how to manage your emotions through the end of the tournament.  ALSO: Megan is doing a live show with a special guest in Chicago on July 24th as part of Vox Media’s The Lineup. Your ticket gets you all-day access to food, drinks, and the energy of one of the biggest women’s basketball events of the year. Get your tickets at voxmedia.com/thelineup [http://voxmedia.com/thelineup]. And here's a little bonus for ya:  if you also grab tickets to a live taping of ANDMOM with Skylar Diggins and Cassidy Hubbarth, you can bundle both events and save 30% with code AFTERNOON30.  A Touch More: The Beautiful Game is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Follow Megan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrapinoe/  Follow A Touch More on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atouchmore/  Follow A Touch More on X: https://x.com/atouchmore  Follow A Touch More on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atouchmore  Learn more about A Touch More here: https://www.atouchmore.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Megan Rapinoe & Malala Yousafzai on Football Versus Cricket, Gender Apartheid & Continued Activism

As part of her special World Cup series, Megan talks to Nobel Prize laureate, author, and girls’ rights activist, Malala Yousafzai about what she loves about soccer, her path to self-discovery behind the headlines, and also why she views sports as why she sees sports as a crucial part of girls’ education globally.  Megan also reacts in real time to Argentina’s last minute win over Egypt, and gives her thoughts on Cape Verde’s incredible tournament and what happened to the USMNT when President Trump intervened.  Reminder: A Touch More: The Beautiful Game LIVE is coming to New York City, Megan will sit down with Rose Lavelle on July 17th, right before the finals of the World Cup, presented by Norwegian Cruise Line. Grab your tickets at voxmedia.com/megan [http://voxmedia.com/megan]  A Touch More: The Beautiful Game is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Megan Rapinoe & Ali "Warrior Princess" Krieger on Heartbreak, Coming Out & Where Women’s Soccer is Headed

As part of her special World Cup series, Megan talks to two-time World Cup Champion, Ali Krieger. Megan and Ali talk about the overlaps in their careers as both teammates on the USWNT and opponents in the NWSL; what it really meant to Ali to win the NWSL Championship for Gotham FC in her final year in the league; and how playing in Germany helped her discover her sexuality and voice as an advocate.  Megan also ticks through her takes on the most exciting knockout matchups over the next few days, and what it’s like when your team’s World Cup run comes to an end. Reminder: A Touch More: The Beautiful Game LIVE is coming to New York City, Megan will sit down with a very special guest on July 17th, right before the finals of the World Cup, presented by Norwegian Cruise Line. Grab your tickets at voxmedia.com/megan [http://voxmedia.com/megan]  A Touch More: The Beautiful Game is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Megan Rapinoe & Domo Wells on What Women's Sports Fashion Should Look Like

As part of her special World Cup series, Megan sits down with fashion designer, DJ, and the Washington Spirit’s first-ever Creative Director, Domo Wells in her LA studio. They talk about Domo’s path to sports fandom, how her work as a DJ makes her a better designer, and what designing for women athletes and their fans should actually look like. Plus, Megan takes a look at Messi’s current heater, the USA’s thrilling wins, and some of the most compelling statements happening off the field at the World Cup.  ALSO: A Touch More: The Beautiful Game…. LIVE is coming to New York City, Megan will sit down with a very special guest on July 17th, right before the finals of the World Cup, presented by Norwegian Cruise Line. Grab your tickets at voxmedia.com/megan [http://voxmedia.com/megan]. A Touch More: The Beautiful Game is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Megan Rapinoe & Emma Hayes on Why Women’s Soccer Isn’t Just Like the Men’s Game

As part of her special World Cup series, Megan sits down with USWNT head coach Emma Hayes. Emma discusses why she’s inspired by the men’s game, but sees women’s soccer as different, what her hopes are for the 2027 women’s World Cup, and why she thinks soccer is the only truly global sport. Plus, Megan introduces a new guest at the top of the show who asks some burning questions from the World Cup’s opening week, both on and off the field. The biggest question: is the USA going to win it all? A Touch More: The Beautiful Game is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]