Episodes
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 09/26/24
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 09/05/24
If you've ever felt like winning a soccer match was like the fresh scent of deodorant - this Good Vibes is for you. Get in as Sam and Becky take us through the wild weekend and get on topic of streaks - when is the momentum actually real? And how does it affect the team? Later, they're joined by Tori Huster, NWSLPA President, to discuss the historic new CBA and get into some of the realities of how it will impact the players and the league. Last up, a question from an amazing listener about...
Published 09/03/24
Sam is joined by Arsenal and England striker Alessia Russo to discuss her college days at the University of North Carolina, how much she is enjoying playing in front of packed crowds at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, and how the Lionesses have used their historic Euros win in 2022 to grow the women's game in England and beyond. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 08/29/24
You don't want to miss this very special episode - The Good Vibes Gang are all together!! This is not a drill! Sam, Becky, and Lynn are in person, in studio to go over every last detail of Lynn's Olympics journey: how she didn't make camp, when she cold called Emma Hayes asking to be considered, and ultimately, the unlikely journey that led her to making the full roster, scoring a goal vs. Germany, and eventually breaking her Gold Medal. The three co-hosts learn to Lynn, Laugh, Legsleeve in a...
Published 08/27/24
Sam is joined IN PERSON by USWNT stars Rose Lavelle and Emily Sonnett to break down how the USWNT won GOLD in Paris. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 08/26/24
Sam is joined by England captain and Arsenal defender Leah Williamson to talk through her 18 years at Arsenal, that seismic 2022 Euros win for the Lionesses, and who her fashion icons are. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 08/22/24
LIVE FROM NEW YORK CITY, Sam and Rog sit down with the stars of Chelsea Football Club for a night of nights to celebrate one of the most dominant forces in global football. New manager Sonia Bompastor, San Diego's own Mia Fishel and club heroes Erin Cuthbert and Aggie Beever-Jones guest in a very special evening. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 08/22/24
Did you miss Good Vibes? Well good news, pal. We're FRIKIN back!! Becky and Sam reunite to ask the big questions about the US' epic Olympics gold medal victory - and wonder what to expect as the team reclaims their top world spot. Then, it's back to school for the NWSL and the team gets you prepped to dive back into the chaos league, including the latest transfers, what happened in the Liga MX NWSL Summer Cup, and the Wave's surprise appointment of USMNT great Landon Donovan. They round it...
Published 08/20/24
Sam is joined by USL Super League President Amanda Vandervort for a USLSL 101 as the league kicks off this weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 08/17/24
Sam is joined by Washington Spirit and England defender Esme Morgan to reminisce on their time in Manchester together, hear about how she is adjusting to life and soccer in the US, and what she is most looking forward to about playing in the NWSL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 08/15/24
Sam Mewis and Becky Sauerbrunn are LIVE at the final whistle to break down all the action as the USWNT wins GOLD in Paris! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 08/10/24
Sam is joined by Becky Sauerbrunn to preview the USWNT’s final game at the Paris Olympics, the gold medal match against Brazil. They review the challenges of the knockout stages and the USWNT’s performance, preview the threats of this Brazil team with Marta returning from suspension, and look forward to the Bronze medal match, Spain vs Germany. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 08/08/24
Sam is joined by Gotham and USWNT forward Midge Purce to breakdown all the action from the USWNT's semifinal victory over Germany -- including the Sophia Smith moment of magic, Naomi Girma's excellence, and THAT Alyssa Naeher kick save. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 08/06/24
Sam is joined by Vivianne Miedema to preview the USWNT’s semi-final at the Paris Olympics against Germany. They review the USWNT’s tournament so far under Emma Hayes, preview the threats of this Germany team, and discuss the other quarter-final games and what the semi-finals could hold. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 08/05/24
Sam is joined by USWNT legend Brandi Chastain to breakdown all the action from the USWNT Olympics quarterfinal victory over a tenacious Japan, as a Trinity Rodman GOLAZO books the US a place in the semifinal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 08/03/24
Sam is joined by Becky Sauerbrunn to preview the USWNT’s quarter-final at the Paris Olympics against Japan. They review the USWNT’s group stage where they achieved maximum points, discuss what challenges they will face in knockout football, preview the threats of the Japanese team, and look forward to some of the other key clashes in the quarter-finals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 08/02/24