Episodes
The Halloween to Christmas pipeline is real and so are the vibes. Join Sammy and Becky as they dissect the final weekend of NWSL regular season action and all of the drama and scorelines that decided it all, including Becky and the Thorns' famous win over Angel City. Becky speaks to Christine Sinclair's last ever home appearance and the magic on the ball. They also get into Racheal Kundananji's "Get Over Here," and Chicago's slip that made them the bottom playoff seed. Then, it's quarterfinal...
Published 11/05/24
Sam is joined by Angel City forward Sydney Leroux to discuss what it's like to juggle being a mother and a professional athlete, what makes Angel City such a special place to play, and how she is fighting for more funding and support for mothers in the NWSL and beyond.
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Published 10/31/24
Becky and Rog are LIVE at the final whistle after the USWNT defeat Argentina 3-0, as Rose Lavelle celebrates 100 caps and Naomi Girma scores (twice!).
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Published 10/31/24
Two USWNT matches are in the books! Sam and Becky reunite once again to get into the ups and the downs vs. a stalwart Iceland team who put in two solid tests for the national team coming off Olympic glory. They dissect what to make of a mixed result midfield as well as what to look forward to in the Wednesday night match up vs. Argentina and future camps. Then, it's playoff-decider weekend with a huge match up coming up for Becky's Portland Thorns. They discuss all the playoff scenarios and...
Published 10/29/24
Sam and Becky are joined by USWNT legend Megan Rapinoe to break down the USWNT's 3-1 comeback victory over Iceland in Nashville, as well as celebrate Mal Swanson reaching 100 caps, and Kelley O'Hara's retirement.
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Published 10/28/24
Sam Mewis and Becky Sauerbrunn are LIVE at the final whistle of the USWNT's 3-1 friendly victory over Iceland to relive a game of golazos, 100 caps for Emily Sonnett, and some exciting USWNT debutants.
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Published 10/25/24
Sam is joined by USWNT and San Diego Wave defender Naomi Girma to talk through winning gold in Paris, what to expect from the upcoming USWNT camp, and her mental health initiative "Create the Space".
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Published 10/24/24
Sam is joined by ... ALL OF YOU!!! ... on an all new episode of Sammy Banana Phone to preview the upcoming USWNT October friendlies. We're talking Emma Hayes, Lily Yohannes, and celebrations for Kelley O'Hara, Rose Lavelle, and Mal Swanson. Plus, it's spooky season so you KNOW we had to take a Halloween question.
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Published 10/23/24
This episode is like a Spirit Halloween store... it's got everything you need. Sam and Becky start off by diving into the USWNT roster drop. They discuss what the new call-ups can expect and remember their quintessential first camp experiences. Then, Sam tells the story of Kelley O'Hara's retirement bash, including flip cup, shot-skis, and how everyone just kept showing up. Last up are all the headlines you need to know including thoughts on Bos Nation, Arsenal's turnaround, and Angel City's...
Published 10/22/24
Sam is joined by Chicago Red Stars and USWNT forward Mal Swanson to break down winning gold in Paris, what she has already learned from USWNT head coach Emma Hayes, and how she is looking forward to celebrating her 100th cap in the next international window.
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Published 10/21/24
Sam is joined by USWNT and Arsenal defender Emily Fox to discuss how she has settled into life and football in England, what it was like to win Gold in Paris, and what she has already learned from USWNT head coach Emma Hayes.
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Published 10/17/24
Good Vibes is back and its bringing you way more than just Finn wearing a raincoat. The streak is dead in Orlando courtesy of Becky "Slidetackle" Sauerbrunn. Plus, Lynn broke her own scoring record, Temwa broke Sam Kerr's scoring record, and Christen Press is back on the scoresheet. Sam and Lynn reminisce about their favorite CP23 goal of all time, Becky pops in for a surprise download on how they handed OrLando the L, and Lynn talks about the emotions of breaking a record with every goal she...
Published 10/15/24
Sam is joined by England and Arsenal forward Beth Mead to discuss her early years falling in love with soccer, how her perspective on life and football shifted after a year of highs and lows, and what she is most looking forward to with Arsenal this season.
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Published 10/10/24
The Shield has been secured by Orlando! Sam and Lynn reminisce about their back-to-back Shield wins with North Carolina and speculate as to how the Pride handle the remaining 3 matches now that they've locked up first. Then, Gotham are also on a tear with 18 goals in just two matches. Lynn gives her thoughts on how it opened up against Bay FC this past week, as well as what's to come for the Batties. And, Angel City were given a 3-point penalty before the weekend. They dive into what...
Published 10/08/24
Sam is joined by England and Bayern Munich midfielder Georgia Stanway to discuss their time at Man City together, Georgia's move to Bayern, and how much she is enjoying learn how to give tattoos.
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Published 10/03/24
The season of spooky is upon us, and it's time for all of us to decide... is it witch? Sam and Becky start out discussing the drama in the NWSL, stomaching the question - can Orlando lose? They also talk about picking Portland up in their last four matches and making playoffs. Then, on the heels of her retirement announcement, Canadian legend and greatest goalscorer of all time Christine Sinclair joins the show to talk about her 25-year career, her choice to hang it up, and to tell a story...
Published 10/01/24
Sam is joined by Norway and Chelsea forward Guro Reiten to discuss what new Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor has already brought to the club, her on and off field connection with Sam Kerr, and how painting helps her relax.
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Published 09/26/24
Football... over family? This week's Good Vibes reunites our captain Sammy with Lynn Williams who is on the brink of eclipsing the most assists title on top of her most goals title in the NWSL. Sam and Lynn catch up about the week's news in the league, like KC's decisive win over the Spirit, Trin's injury, and Houston finally getting a dub! Then, it's high time Lynn choose a WSL team to support, so the team decides the best way to do that is naturally to have ChatGPT describe the clubs and...
Published 09/24/24
ALERT! ALERT! It's an all new show from The Women's Game... Sammy Banana Phone, where the co-host is all of you! On this week's inaugural episode, Sam takes your calls ahead of the kick-off of the Women's Super League in England this weekend.
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Published 09/20/24
Good Vibes on a Thursday! Sam and Lynn get together to look back at a big NWSL weekend that included an infamous "night night" from Trinity Rodman, a Portland slip and slide, and some surprising and unsettling comments from Houston's Diana Ordóñez. Then, they are joined by Sinead Farrelly, former Gotham FC and Ireland international, to look back on and celebrate her immense career. They discuss her comeback after six years of retirement, finding the mental fortitude to come back, and how it...
Published 09/19/24
Sam is joined by Angel City and New Zealand defender Ali Riley to talk through the joy of playing for her hometown team in Los Angeles, what it meant to her to play a World Cup in New Zealand, and how she is still making an impact on and off the pitch while she recovers from injury.
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Published 09/17/24
Sam is joined by Bay FC and Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji to discuss how she fell in love with football, why she was so excited to come to the NWSL, and the foundation she has launched to support the next generation of young footballers in Zambia.
For more on Racheal's foundation, visit https://rkundananjifoundation.org/.
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Published 09/12/24
In a blink, Alex Morgan, USWNT talisman, the face of the Women's Game in so many ways, stepped away from the game. Sam and Lynn take in the news and celebrate and remember Alex's best moments as well as the unsung things she did that would forever leave a mark on women's football both in the US and abroad. Later, they get into the other news in the NWSL, like Lynn's return from injury, two new big name owners hitting the sidelines, and the Ballon D'Or snub heard round the world. They finish...
Published 09/10/24
Sam is joined by Gotham and Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger to discuss her recent heroics as Germany took home bronze in Paris, her move to the NWSL with Gotham, and the incredible story of how she has beaten cancer twice.
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Published 09/05/24