Football is Wife

Oct 18 2024 62 ep. 46 mins 9
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There are many podcasts to find serious women's soccer news, but this isn't one of them. Join Emily and Lesley of Gal Pal Sports as they chat about their elations and frustrations with the beautiful game. If you love women's soccer, and you have a LOT of feelings about it, this pod is for you.

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Dropping the ball(s)

Oct 18 2024 60 mins  
We're back! It's been a wild time in the wide world of women's sports, but we're here to talk about the disastrous unveiling for NWSL Boston, Wave FC getting sued, and the somewhat set playoff picture. Plus! Offseason FC is here, and as a couple of TV nerds, we're gonna have feelings about it! AND! A very special anniversary wins sportsmanship of the week! Follow us @galpalsports a

Houston, you okay honey?

Sep 20 2024 56 mins  
The Red Stars playoff hopes are ALIIIIIVE after their win against the Portland Thorns! We take a look where they sit now in the larger playoff picture and ponder the possibility of the first undefeated season in NWSL history. Plus! Some questions about the Houston Dash, and for Diana Taurasi. If this is it, our hearts are already broken. Follow us across social media @galpalspor

Figure it out, anonymous GMs

Sep 12 2024 63 mins  
The air is crisp, the leaves are changing... its time for the NWSL Chaos season! We look at the league table and convince ourselves the Chicago Red Stars have a chance to make the playoffs. We've got a new CBA, an anonymous GM survey, and a whole group of people who need to learn how to adapt to the needs of women's sports. Plus! We take AI articles straight to the trash,

Wheelchair Basketball Gold Medal Match preview with 2-time gold medalist Stephanie Wheeler!

Sep 07 2024 23 mins  
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist and 2016 Team USA head coach Stephanie Wheeler shares her thoughts on the USA Wheelchair Basketball team's performance ahead of tomorrow's gold medal match. We talk about the team's growth under Coach Christina Ripp-Schwab and the coaching staff's ability to rebuild trust with the team in the last three years. Plus: breakout perfor

Suburban Break Dancing

Aug 09 2024 50 mins  
We're back with another episode of Football is Wife! We begin with the EXCITING gold medal matchup between the US and Brazil, and navigating our love for the USWNT versus Marta's last ride. We'll be happy with either outcome but WOW will it also hurt. The summer cup is also happening... in the fall. We try to figure out what's not hitting with this tournament and w

The USWNT is BACK back

Aug 01 2024 68 mins  
We're back from hiatus to get psyched about the Olympics! We catch up on the highlights and hijinks of the group stage, brace ourselves for a quarterfinal against an upstart Japan, and take transphobes straight to the trash. Plus! USA Rugby wins the Bronze medal and America's heart, and we award the Sportsmanship of the week to a couple reunited in the trade window. Follo

Back in the Bad Place

Jul 05 2024 58 mins  
We're back with another episode of Football is Wife! So much has happened since our last episode, and most of it isn't great. We talk about the coaching changes in Utah and San Diego, and the disturbing allegations from former San Diego employees detailing a harmful environment under President Jill Ellis. With the number of people coming forward, it's imperative the NW

A Conversation with Penelope Hocking and Ally Schlegel

Jun 21 2024 20 mins  
Join us for a conversation with Penelope Hocking and Ally Schlegel of the Chicago Red Stars. We talk about the journey from playing together in college to getting drafted to the same pro team, and growing together as professionals. Plus: Guiding the rookies, playing for Coach Lorne Donaldson and Trivia Night domination! Like what you hear? Follow along @galpalsports across social

Whiplash

Jun 13 2024 55 mins  
Welcome back to another episode of Football is Wife! We break down the latest news in the Bridgeview Riot Fest double-booking, recap the events of the Red Stars at Wrigley, and dig into some stats that might explain where the Red Stars have gone wrong. Plus! We take a trip around the wide world of women's sports, and feel hope(?!) for the Emma Hayes era. We award the Sportsman

Bonus: Red Stars Wrigley Special!

Jun 06 2024 9 mins  
We're just days away from the historic Red Stars Wrigley Match! We got a chance to speak to a few players to talk about their feelings ahead of the big day. Shea Groom and Sam Staab discuss the importance of the match, Leilanni reveals a surprise visit from her family, Ally Schlegel and Jameese Joseph talk about the big build up, and Penelope Hocking comes full circle. Don'