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Whiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsEmma Phillips Chases her Pro Soccer Dreams!Send a textYou may know Emma Phillips - Northwestern legend, all-Big10 Defender, scorer of incredible set-piece goals and so much more. Well, after graduating in December of 2025, she spent the past year chasing her dream of playing PRO SOCCER. She spent the season playing at Grindavik in Iceland and then had a training stint with AFC Toronto in the Canada's Northern Super League. We caught up with Emma as she prepares for season 2.She will take you behind the curtain. You'll hear about her pro soccer dreams, her expe...
2026-02-1726 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsMeet Christine: The New Coach in Town!Send a textWell, 2026 is here and the 'Cats have a new assistant coach. Her name is Christine McBeath. Christine was a stalwart defender for St. John's University in New York. She comes to Northwestern after coaching stints at Stanford, Utah and George Mason. We are so excited to have her join the program.Join Ava Goodin and Rich Manning for a first conversation with Coach Christine as we learn all about her and what she brings to the program.1:00 - Her soccer origins2:45 - 1st i...
2026-02-0920 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsCaptain Brooke Returns!Send us a textSenior Brooke Miller returns to Whiskers!Most of you know Brooke as a standout player AND the co-host of Whiskers.She just finished her senior season in November and what a season it was!Brooke was one of our 3 captains that led the 'Cats to a 6th-place finish in the BIG10 and the NCAA Tournament. She was named 2nd team All-BIG10.The Journalism major in the world-famous Medill Journalism School Northwestern is spending the cu...
2026-02-0224 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsEileen knows Books and Ball!Send us a textOur 3rd season of Whiskers starts now!We are off to talk more about life at Northwestern University and with the 'Cats Women's Soccer team. Co-hosts Ava Goodin and Rich Manning will take you behind the curtain for the inside scoop.Today we are talking with Eileen O'Rourke, the Associate Athletic Director of Academic Services. Eileen is a former Division 1 athlete - she played rugby at Eastern Illinois University. She specializes in helping our players register for classes, pick a major, get some tut...
2026-01-2620 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsThe Senior Trio is BACK...just in time for ThanksgivingSend us a text'Cats fans - join Co-hosts Brooke Miller and Rich Manning as we re-live some of the high points and memorable moments from Northwestern's 2025 season. Joining us are senior internationals Caterina Regazzoni (Switzerland) and Alisha Ware (England) - both good friends with Brooke too!We are going to talk about our just-concluded 2025 season, which included a 6th-place finish in the super-competitive BIG10 AND the 8th appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Lots of pride and great stories from the season. And good insight into...
2025-11-2523 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsRowan and Reaghan are here! (Meet the New Coaches)Send a textWell, it's been a minute Whiskers family!We've been so busy with our fall season and the beginning of the school year. We decided with the post-season and Halloween just around the corner, we just HAD to make some time to record. And we've got a special treat. Our two newest additions to the Northwestern Women's Soccer Staff are here to say hello! Join your hosts Brooke Miller and Rich Manning as we introduce you to Assistant Coaches Rowan Lapi and Reaghan Duvall.Rowa...
2025-10-2525 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsExtra 'Cats!Send a textWell, the first month of the season has been a whirlwind!2 exhibitions, 7 non-conference games, 7 road trips, lots of dorm moves, meals on the run...but 0 classesWhiskers is finally back to update you on the 2025 'Cats so far...Senior Brooke Miller and Assistant Coach Rich Manning welcome two of our Super Sophs - Ava Goodin and Mary Stroebel to get you caught up.We start by discussing the season so far...all the travel, forming a "new team", p...
2025-09-0926 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsThe 28%! - Meet 2 More of our New 'Cats!Send us a textTraining Camp continues!As we reach our 2nd week of training, Brooke and Rich sit down with two more of our New 'Cats! Keira Kemmerley is a midfielder from Berwin, PA and Penn Fusion Club.Selma Sol Sigurjonsdottir is a wingback from Hafnarfjordur, Iceland and FH, IH and Haukar Clubs.NOTE: Gabby Anderson from San Diego could not make the recording session due to a treatment appointment...gotta stay healthy. We will check in with Gabby nex time. For now...
2025-08-1020 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsEpisode 7: 57% of our New 'CatsSend us a textSummer is in full force. And our 2025 season is just days away... Our players have been in town for a couple of weeks as they have captains' practices until training camp starts on July 28. So we are going to meet 4 of our newest Wildcats... they've been dying to get on Whiskers and we've been so ready to introduce you to them... Join Brooke Miller and Rich Manning as we find out more about:Nyamma Nelson, Quinn Erim, Liz Cardwell and Audrey AlbertsIntros, Quizzes, Questions and...
2025-07-2125 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsSuper Sophs and the End of the YearSend a textCo-host Brooke Miller has final exams this week. So we used this opportunity to meet up with three of our "youngin's"... Kennedy "Kenna" Roesch, Ava Goodin and Kate Hennen are just finishing up their first year with the 'Cats. They sit down with Rich Manning to share all of their adventures from this year.... in the classroom, on campus, being with the team, living in Evanston and much more!You will hear about the toughest classes, favorite classes, transportation challenges, soccer successes, most delightful pl...
2025-06-0831 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsThe A Team is Back!Send a textWe are back and we brought some of our best for a fun in the sun episode.Juniors Caterina ("Cate") Regazzoni (Swizterland) and Alisha Ware (England) have re-joined hosts Brooke Miller and Rich Manning for a little bit of everything.Intro - Rhymes and Whiskers Theme1:00 - Welcome back and World Market favorites4:15 - Spring round-up and some interesting advice6:30 - Dillo Day! (Circus theme) - Click here for more information on Dillo Day.12:15 - A very peculiar Trivia ContestInstagram...
2025-05-1627 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsThe VetsSend a textOur Little 'Cats are growing up right before your eyes.We wanted to check in with some of our most veteran players and see how life is changing for them as they enter their last year of school and last season of college soccer.We explore several topics:Living off campus. Upper division courses and finding connections and career opportunities. Becoming leaders on the team and working toward a successful fall season.Senior Brooke Miller welcomes her classmates:Reiley Fitzpatrick - GK...
2025-02-2833 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsJennie and Morgan - Assistant Coach SpeicalSend a textWe finally succeeded in getting Northwestern Assistant Coaches, Jennie Clark and Morgan Ruhl on the pod! Get to know two of the best and brightest young coaches on the planet. You will hear their Northwestern origin stories, what makes them tick, their favorite parts of coaching, pet peeves, advice for young players heading into college and so much more!Jennie is from Iowa, played at the University of Minnesota and then played professionally in the WPS and in Germany. Morgan is from Maryland, played at LSU and now calls Chicago hom...
2025-02-0840 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsAttacking the Offseason!Send a text2025 is here and we are back!The fall season for Northwestern Soccer seems SO FAR away. But we are busy at work. What does the entail?We brought in Sophomore defender Maddie Finnerty and 1st Year forward Kennedy (Kenna) Roesch to talk about what their routines look like from January through June as they prepare for the Fall 2025 season.Co-host Brooke Miller will lead a discussion of things like...physical workouts, skills tests, spring games, team building, time management and all things getting ready....
2025-01-3129 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsSeason 2 Episode 1 Big 'Cats Little 'CatsSend a textWhiskers is Back!Join Brooke Miller and Rich Manning as we continue our inside look into the Northwestern Women's Soccer team.Season 2 starts with a rousing round table focusing on our Big 'Cats Little 'Cats program. We pair up our incoming players with a veteran before they arrive to help them get to know the team and to help them navigate...well, basically everything! These relationships tend to last a long time!Brooke is joined by her Little 'Cat, Kate Hennen. And we also have Reiley Fitzpatrick and her...
2024-11-2027 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsEpisode 10 'Cats are Back!Send a textSummer is "over" and the 'Cats have begun preseason training camp for the 2024 season. We wanted to check in with some of our returning players to hear some of their fantastic summer adventures...summer soccer, big jobs, internships, travel, school and more!Co-hosts Rich Manning and Brooke Miller welcomeEmma Phillips (SR) - NU Athletics Marketing and training with Chicago Red Stars (NWSL)Ramira Ambrose (JR) - Morgan Stanley in New YorkKelsey Kwon (SR) - FUSE Venture Capital and FC Olympia (USL W League) in WashingtonG...
2024-08-0427 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsEpisode 9 Return to PlaySend a textIt's the last day of Spring practice...finals are upon us and summer is so close! Join co-host Brooke Miller and Coach Rich Manning as they welcome first-year MF Sarah O'Donnell and sophomore GK Reiley Fitzpatrick.Sarah and Reiley are both coming back from long-term injuries and have a lot to share about the tribulations and triumphs of being away from soccer and the road to get back on the field. They talk about the hardest parts, the helping hands, the big moments and the ultimate reward. They also share some tips abo...
2024-05-2418 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsEpisode 8 ConnectionsSend a textCo-Hosts Brooke Miller and Coach Rich Manning explore "Connections" and how Northwestern University and Athletics are preparing athletes to make those next steps in their sport, career and life while they are in school.We are joined by an award-winning group of 5th-year Danika (Dani) Austin, Senior Nicole Doucette and Junior GG Grust. They discuss some of their incredible experiences in business, sports and communication as well as some of their future plans. And they talk about some important role models and mentors they have encountered.NU for Life is an...
2024-04-2827 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsEpisode 7 The California GirlsSend a textEven in the middle of Winter time, it's always warm in the hearts and minds or our Wildcats Women's Soccer players. And our California Contingent is a big source of sunshine. In this episode you will meet GG Grust (San Diego), Charis Toney (Mountain View), Maddie Finnerty (San Clemente) and Presley Nevadomsky (Monrovia) - our very own California girls. We will discuss their decision to come to Northwestern and the difference between perception and reality of their beloved West Coast. Also, you will get to meet our newest staff member- Peaux! Peaux is as...
2024-02-0230 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsWhiskers Episode 6: The GoalkeepersSend a textWe all know how important the Goalkeepers are. And we are visiting with two of the best, Sophomore Reiley Fitzpatrick and Senior Gina Muzi. You will hear their GK Origin Stories. You will find out more about the GK personality, their GK role models and Fluffer Nutter sandwiches and SO MUCH MORE. Shoutout to GK CJ Roy who was sick on recording day. We will catch up with her another time. You'll find this one enjoyable and informative as usual. Go Cats!Instagram - @NUWSoccerTwitter - @NUWSoccerWeb Site...
2023-12-1423 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsWhiskers Episode 5: Survival Guide for ID Clinics - featuring Brooke and KelseySend a textWell, recruiting season will be ramping up soon. ID Clinics are a big part of the process for high school players. Join Soph Brooke Miller and Jr. Kelsey Kwon as they give you tips on surviving and thriving at ID clinics. You'll find this one enjoyable and informative from two folks that have been through it. Go Cats!Instagram - @NUWSoccerTwitter - @NUWSoccerWeb Site - NU Sports Women's Soccer
2023-11-0927 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsWhiskers, Episode 4 - First-year FunSend a textRich and Brooke are joined by first-year 'Cats Holland Carey and Megan Norkett to talk about all of their new experiences as Northwestern soccer players and students. We recorded from the Holiday Inn in Indianapolis on the eve of a BIG10 battle with Indiana. We cover do's and don't's of being a first-year college soccer player. How the 7 freshmen have grown so close and more fun! Instagram - @NUWSoccerTwitter - @NUWSoccerWeb Site - NU Sports Women's Soccer
2023-09-2422 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsWhiskers - Episode 3 - The International EditionSend a textWhiskers - our inside look at Northwestern Women's Soccer - continues as we march into our BIG10 conference season. Co-hosts Rich Manning and Brooke Miller talk with our 2 international players: Cate Regazzoni (Switzerland) and Alisha Ware (England). They give their takes on discovering life in America, Northwestern soccer and the big Spike Ball controversy on the team. #GoCatsInstagram - @NUWSoccerTwitter - @NUWSoccerWeb Site - NU Sports Women's Soccer
2023-09-1514 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsWhiskers - Episode 2 - Bridget Mitchell and Brooke MillerSend a text2023 Season rolls on...games with Boston U and at Vanderbilt this week. We visit with 2 Illinois natives: Sr Brooke Mitchell and Soph Brooke Miller. Both are definitely not shy! Hear their Northwestern origin stories, off-the-field interests, and more! They offer some free advice. E-mail WSoccer@northwestern.edu with any questions or requests. Enjoy! Go Cats!Instagram - @NUWSoccerTwitter - @NUWSoccerWeb Site - NU Sports Women's Soccer
2023-08-3123 minWhiskers: about the Northwestern Women’s Soccer WildcatsWhiskers - Behind The Scenes of Northwestern Women’s SoccerSend a textOn the day of the 2023 season opener we check in with Senior Meg Boade and Junior Emma Phillips. They talk about their Northwestern origin stories, summer activities, academic pursuits and the upcoming season. They attack a barrage of Lightning Round questions about school, Evanston and the team. And we even get a quick hello from the roommates listening here. Instagram - @NUWSoccerTwitter - @NUWSoccerWeb Site - NU Sports Women's Soccer
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