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 m ..read more

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. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

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)   Watch the episode HERE. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media See omnystudio.com/listener for pr ..read more

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. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

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) Watch the episode HERE. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Panamanian midfielder Marta Cox, who recently lost her mother unexpectedly, finds ways to keep her mother’s memory alive on the pitch.    Hear from: Marta Cox Raiza Gutiérrez (Marta’s longtime coach)   Episode reporter: Roxanne Vargas (NBC and Telemundo Miami) Watch the episode HERE. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Sofia Huerta and Ashley Sanchez, who are poised to be the only two Mexican Americans to represent the U.S. at the World Cup, are grappling with their hybrid identities.   Hear from: Sofia Huerta Ashley Sanchez Karina Rodríguez (Mexican national team and Ashley’s collegiate teammate) Ralph Sanchez (Ashley’s father)   Episode reporter: Annabelle Sedano (NBC and Telemundo Los Angeles) Watch the episode HERE. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Argentina’s Estefanía Banini, who is nicknamed the “female Messi,” is using her platform to advocate for equality for female soccer players in Latin America.   Hear from: Estefanía Banini Andrés Cantor (Telemundo Deportes) Eduardo Pérez (Estefanía’s former coach)   Episode reporter: Isabella Echeverri (Colombian national team)  Watch the episode HERE. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Team USA defender Becky Sauerbrunn describes herself as an “introvert,” but she proudly steps out of her comfort zone to advocate for causes she finds important, from trans inclusion to gender equity. NOTE: Episode recorded before Sauerbrunn’s injury Hear from: Becky Sauerbrunn Chris Mosier (Trailblazing transgender athlete) Zola Short (Becky’s partner) Hudson Taylor (Athlete Ally founder)   Episode reporter: Leila Rahimi (NBC Chicago) Watch the episode HERE. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media See omny.fm/listener for privacy information ..read more

Canada’s Christine Sinclair, soccer’s all-time international goal scoring leader, has always let her stellar play do the talking for her...until now. Sinclair opens up about gender equity, multiple sclerosis and more.   Hear from: Christine Sinclair Diana Matheson (Two-time Olympic medalist, Canada) Steph Yang (The Athletic)   Episode reporter: Tara Slone (NBC Sports Bay Area) Watch the episode HERE. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media See omny.fm/listener for privacy information ..read more