Exclusive Interview for Pride Month: Angel City defender Paige Nielsen opens up to share her Pride story (Soccer 6/1)

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome Angel City FC defender Paige Nielsen to the show to celebrate Pride Month. Paige discusses the NWSL Season so far for Angel City and how she's adjusting to life in LA. Paige opens up on the show to speak about her coming out story, how she met her wife and how their lives are now living across the country from each other. She also discusses her new book, the inspiration for her writings and how she hopes her story about grief can help others. Celebrate Pride Month with Attacking Third throughout June!

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