Before everything changes, Christina and Lori want to say thank you—and look back on the best moments from Season 1 of The Soccer Podcast USA.
In this special episode, we’ve divided our favorite clips into four chapters that show the full range of what makes this show unique: surprise guests and unexpected twists; deeply personal stories that reveal the heart behind the game; serious rants and rule debates that prove we know our stuff; and offbeat, weird moments that you won’t find anywhere else.
Whether it made you laugh, think, or say “Wait, did that actually happen?” — these are the moments that defined our first season.
Chapter Breakdown:
Stick around until the end for a sneak peek at what’s coming next. New name? New vibe? New definition of “soccer”? We’re still figuring it out — but we promise it’ll be Soccerish.
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01:11 – Lori meets her “work husband” Chris Wittyngham
02:15 – Jenn Hildreth drops in—CBS crew reunion vibes
03:30 – Mike Grella joins fresh off the pitch
04:00 – Christina on retaliation, lost assignments, and finding a voice through TV
05:19 – Lori: “Different levels of the same fight—WNBA, AFCON, CONMEBOL”
05:40 – Coaching, leadership, and the emotional toll of being ‘always on’
08:06 – Deciding to step away from pro soccer
09:06 – Dislocating her shoulder in her final games
09:45 – A family tragedy shifts her priorities
10:22 – Choosing to be present for loved ones
10:40 – Lori’s backyard goal and pretending to be Tony Meola at age 10
11:45 – Posters on the wall—men’s and women’s teams
12:11 – Why breaks matter: “We’re all human”
13:25 – The Sports Bra origin story: TVs, tears, and women’s sports front-and-center
15:26 – Leaving a legacy: “Better than I found it”
17:18 – Shannon Boxx on Netflix winning Women’s World Cup rights
18:08 – FIFA finally separates women’s and men’s rights—“Wake up, FIFA!”
18:14 – Brazil players speak out: “Enough is enough”
20:16 – Handball controversy vs. Mexico—Christina breaks it down
22:31 – “Is it natural?”—bracing falls vs. deliberate handling
23:49 – VAR delays and decision-making explained
26:33 – The ‘Shut Up, Sandra’ mindset
29:07 – Birth of ‘Shut Up, Steve’ for the USMNT
29:25 – Old people candy: Werther’s Originals nostalgia
30:53 – Corn vs. flour tortillas—this could end friendships
32:36 – Philly taco trucks and Italian Market finds
33:11 – Airline sponsor dreams and the “Phoebe the Flamingo” airport
34:19 – “Have you been taken by aliens?” text mid-recording
34:46 – Final sign-off: “It’s not just soccer—we’re learning about everything”
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