My New Favorite Futbolista

Meghan Klingenberg: Now is the time to invest in female athletes

As a bonus treat for our listeners, we're flipping the tables and having My New Favorite Futbolista host (and World Cup champion) Meghan Klingenberg answer questions from Andy Slavitt, the host of In the Bubble. Klingenberg discusses leading the charge along with other members of the USWNT to secure equal pay for all women competing in international sporting events, plus shares her thoughts on this year's World Cup, explains why it makes sense to invest in women’s sports and reveals how you can support women’s soccer year-round.   In the Bubble is the go to place to learn more about the most important news events on YOUR mind. It’s Actual Facts from Actual Experts, every Wednesday from Lemonada Media. To hear more of In the Bubble, head to https://link.chtbl.com/InTheBubble [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/link.chtbl.com/InTheBubble__;!!PIZeeW5wscynRQ!rdWGEIYfxuRVdlJAvsnX-kzz0XYbjSs8GrTWkNfmaOCwbmk6X3h4NqpUv6b1ZxXQfOpiFYiwtB8mIGCW6Rh4bAYG2Gj2$] Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://lemonadamedia.com/__;!!PIZeeW5wscynRQ!sYHIQ68_bKxs7xHtQD-VsbLp6ZAn2Wr6OJxG7seaOjJlgQOxyW9tvPIlcr1rdlzX71i2n9hTOB9nIE3ZfLZQ$] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Lauren Holiday on Team USA’s World Cup mindset

How will Team USA handle the adversity they are facing at the Women’s World Cup? Olympic and World Cup champion Lauren Holiday discusses with soccer content creator Megan Reyes in this bonus episode of My New Favorite Futbolista recorded in front of a live audience at a Women’s World Cup watch party presented by our partners On Her Turf, TOGETHXR, Telemundo and Peacock. Watch the episode HERE [https://youtu.be/rekTc0-39kw]. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://lemonadamedia.com/__;!!PIZeeW5wscynRQ!sYHIQ68_bKxs7xHtQD-VsbLp6ZAn2Wr6OJxG7seaOjJlgQOxyW9tvPIlcr1rdlzX71i2n9hTOB9nIE3ZfLZQ$] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

How Team USA phenom Sophia Smith strengthens her mental health

Sophia Smith, the reigning NWSL MVP, has become an advocate for student-athlete mental health after losing her best friend and Stanford teammate Katie Meyer to suicide.   Hear from: Sophia Smith Michael Wilson (Sophia’s boyfriend and Arizona Cardinals WR) Dr. Robin Scholefield (Associate Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology Services, USC) Victoria Garrick (Mental health advocate and host of Real Pod)   Episode reporter: Abbey Fernández (NBC and Telemundo Bay Area)   Read more about Sophia's story on NBC Bay Area [https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/womens-world-cup/team-usas-sophia-smith-talks-mental-health-ahead-of-the-world-cup/3276083/], On Her Turf [https://www.nbcsports.com/on-her-turf/news/uswnt-sophia-smith-world-cup-2023-mental-health], TODAY [https://www.today.com/news/sports/who-is-sophia-smith-rcna95733] and The Equalizer [https://equalizersoccer.com/2023/07/25/sophia-smith-talks-relationships-mental-health-awareness-in-nbc-podcast/]. Watch the episode HERE [https://www.nbcnewyork.com/futbolista].   Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://lemonadamedia.com/__;!!PIZeeW5wscynRQ!sYHIQ68_bKxs7xHtQD-VsbLp6ZAn2Wr6OJxG7seaOjJlgQOxyW9tvPIlcr1rdlzX71i2n9hTOB9nIE3ZfLZQ$] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

How teenage phenom Linda Caicedo overcame ovarian cancer

18-year-old Colombian forward Linda Caicedo, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was just 15, is now one of the sport’s most electric goal scorers.   Hear from: Linda Caicedo Herlinda Alegría (Linda’s mother) Diego Vasquez (Linda’s former coach) Rafael Murillo (Linda’s former coach and lifelong mentor -president of Club Real Juanchito)   Episode reporter: Jesús Quiñonez (NBC and Telemundo Boston) Watch the episode HERE [https://www.nbcnewyork.com/futbolista].https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/meet-the-soccer-players-to-root-for-at-the-fifa-womens-world-cup/3242281/ Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://lemonadamedia.com/__;!!PIZeeW5wscynRQ!sYHIQ68_bKxs7xHtQD-VsbLp6ZAn2Wr6OJxG7seaOjJlgQOxyW9tvPIlcr1rdlzX71i2n9hTOB9nIE3ZfLZQ$] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Naomi Girma: Team USA’s first-gen trailblazer

Naomi Girma, the first player of Ethiopian descent on the U.S. Women’s National Team, hopes to make it easier for first-generation Americans to succeed.   Hear from: Naomi Girma Seble Demissie (Naomi’s mother) Girma Aweke (Naomi’s father)   Episode reporter: Darnay Tripp (NBC San Diego) Rigo Villalobos (Telemundo San Diego) Read more about Naomi's story on NBC Bay Area [https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/womens-world-cup/uswnts-naomi-girma-embraces-ethiopian-and-american-roots-on-journey-to-womens-world-cup/3270838/], The Equalizer [https://equalizersoccer.com/2023/07/12/naomi-girma-it-took-a-village-of-people-to-achieve-soccer-success/] https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/soccer/you-can-do-both-crystal-dunn-pushes-pause-on-winning-to-educate-women-about-maternal-health/4422510/and On Her Turf [https://www.nbcsports.com/on-her-turf/news/naomi-girma-uswnt-2023-womens-world-cup]. Watch the episode HERE [https://www.nbcnewyork.com/futbolista].https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/meet-the-soccer-players-to-root-for-at-the-fifa-womens-world-cup/3242281/ Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://lemonadamedia.com/__;!!PIZeeW5wscynRQ!sYHIQ68_bKxs7xHtQD-VsbLp6ZAn2Wr6OJxG7seaOjJlgQOxyW9tvPIlcr1rdlzX71i2n9hTOB9nIE3ZfLZQ$] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.