Episodes
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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 womenâs sports and reveals how you can support womenâs soccer year-round.
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How will Team USA handle the adversity they are facing at the Womenâs 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 Womenâs World Cup watch party presented by our partners On Her Turf, TOGETHXR, Telemundo and Peacock.
Watch the episode HERE.
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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 (Sophiaâs 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 FernĂĄndez (NBC and Telemundo Bay Area)
Read more about Sophia's story on NBC Bay Area, On Her Turf, TODAY and The Equalizer. Watch the episode HERE.
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18-year-old Colombian forward Linda Caicedo, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was just 15, is now one of the sportâs most electric goal scorers.
Hear from:
Linda Caicedo
Herlinda AlegrĂa (Lindaâs mother)
Diego Vasquez (Lindaâs former coach)
Rafael Murillo (Lindaâs former coach and lifelong mentor -president of Club Real Juanchito)
Episode reporter:
JesĂșs Quiñonez (NBC and Telemundo Boston)
Watch the episode HERE.
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Naomi Girma, the first player of Ethiopian descent on the U.S. Womenâs National Team, hopes to make it easier for first-generation Americans to succeed.
Hear from:
Naomi Girma
Seble Demissie (Naomiâs mother)
Girma Aweke (Naomiâs father)
Episode reporter:
Darnay Tripp (NBC San Diego)
Rigo Villalobos (Telemundo San Diego)
Read more about Naomi's story on NBC Bay Area, The Equalizer and On Her Turf.
Watch the episode HERE.
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Panamanian midfielder Marta Cox, who recently lost her mother unexpectedly, finds ways to keep her motherâs memory alive on the pitch.
Hear from:
Marta Cox
Raiza GutiĂ©rrez (Martaâs longtime coach)
Episode reporter:
Roxanne Vargas (NBC and Telemundo Miami)
Watch the episode HERE.
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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 RodrĂguez (Mexican national team and Ashleyâs collegiate teammate)
Ralph Sanchez (Ashleyâs father)
Episode reporter:
Annabelle Sedano (NBC and Telemundo Los Angeles)
Watch the episode HERE.
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Argentinaâs EstefanĂa Banini, who is nicknamed the âfemale Messi,â is using her platform to advocate for equality for female soccer players in Latin America.
Hear from:
EstefanĂa Banini
Andrés Cantor (Telemundo Deportes)
Eduardo PĂ©rez (EstefanĂaâs former coach)
Episode reporter:
Isabella Echeverri (Colombian national team)
Watch the episode HERE.
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World Cup champion Becky Sauerbrunn, who due to injury will not feature in this yearâs event, has an important story to tell. Sauerbrunn describes herself as an âintrovert,â but she proudly steps out of her comfort zone to advocate for causes she finds important, from trans inclusion to gender equity.
Hear from:
Becky Sauerbrunn
Chris Mosier (Trailblazing transgender athlete)
Zola Short (Beckyâs partner)
Hudson Taylor (Athlete Ally founder)
Episode reporter:
Leila Rahimi (NBC Chicago)
Watch the episode HERE.
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Canadaâs Christine Sinclair, soccerâs 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.
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Team USAâs Crystal Dunn, who returned to competitive soccer less than four months after giving birth to her son Marcel Jean, shares how she juggles her career and motherhood.
Hear from:
Crystal DunnPierre Soubrier (Crystalâs husband)Dr. Stacy T. Sims (Exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist)Episode reporter:
Ashley Chaparro (NBC New York and Telemundo 47)Read more about Crystal's story on NBC New York, On Her Turf and The Equalizer. Watch the episode HERE.
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Costa Ricaâs Raquel âRockyâ RodrĂguez, the 2016 NWSL Rookie of the Year, faced unexpected obstacles when she decided to immigrate to the U.S.
Hear from:
Rocky RodrĂguezGrettel Cedeño (Rockyâs mother)Sivianni Rodriguez (Rockyâs father)Episode reporter:
Valeria Aponte Feliciano (NBC and Telemundo Philadelphia)Read more about Rocky's story on NBC Philadelphia, The Equalizer and On Her Turf. Watch the episode HERE.
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My New Favorite Futbolista will introduce you to the World Cupâs most inspiring soccer players and the causes they champion. New episodes hosted in English by World Cup champion Meghan Klingenberg and in Spanish by Mexicoâs Janelly FarĂas will drop June 14.
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Ferran Torres (Spain and FC Barcelona), a proud advocate for rescuing stray dogs, is determined to get dogs off the streets through adoption and education
Hear from:
Ferran Torres (Spain, FC Barcelona)
Nikki Tibbles (Founder Wild at Heart Foundation)
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The U.S. Menâs National Soccer Team used its platform to demand that Congress do something about gun violence in America
Hear from:
Chris Murphy (U.S. Senator from Connecticut)
Alejandro Bedoya (USMNT)
Gregg Berhalter (USMNT)
Mark McKenzie (USMNT)
Chris Richards (USMNT)
DeAndre Yedlin (USMNT)
Walker Zimmerman (USMNT)
Dr. Amy Bass (Manhattanville College)
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DeAndre Yedlin (USMNT and Inter Miami CF) is a proud LGBTQ ally who is determined to make soccer more inclusive after hearing homophobic slurs on the pitch
Hear from:
DeAndre Yedlin
Landon Donovan (USMNT legend and San Diego Loyal SC head coach)
Collin Martin (San Diego Loyal SC player)
Hudson Taylor (Athlete Ally founder)
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Mark-Anthony Kaye (Canada and Toronto FC), who was raised by a single mother, is partnering with Single Mothers Outreach to provide single mothers with resources to successfully raise their families
Hear from:
Mark-Anthony Kaye
Novelette Kaye (Mark-Anthonyâs mother)
Yorleni Sapp (Single Mothers Outreach)
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José Cifuentes (Ecuador and LAFC), who had to choose between pursuing soccer or a formal education, wants to make it easier for future generations of soccer players to finish their studies
Hear from:
José "Cifu" Cifuentes
Cristian Reinoso (FĂștbol Estudio)
Monserrat Creamer (Former Ecuadorian Minister of Education)
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Paul Arriola (USMNT and FC Dallas) shares what he learned about maintaining mental health during a two-year stretch in which he lost two loved ones, had a third diagnosed with stage four lung cancer and suffered a major injury.
Hear from:
Paul Arriola
Akela Banuelos (Paulâs fiancĂ©e)
Dr. Stephany Coakley (Sports psychology, Temple University)
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Chris Richards (USMNT and Crystal Palace), who grew up in the city (Birmingham, Alabama) that Martin Luther King, Jr., once called âthe most thoroughly segregated city in the United States,â is using his platform to fight racism in soccer
Hear from:
Chris Richards
Mark McKenzie (USMNT and Genk)
Chris Gloster (New York City FC)
Ken Richards (Chrisâ father)
Laurent Dubois (University of Virginia history professor)
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