The Women's Game

Sam is joined by USWNT mainstay Crystal Dunn to discuss her move to PSG, her relationship with Emma Hayes, and her journey to becoming a leader on the national team.

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Sam is joined by Angel City defender Ali Riley LIVE to break down the SheBelieves Showdown that saw Japan beat the US 2-1 to claim the trophy. Sam and Ali chat their takeaways from the tournament, Japan's strong form, and why the future looks bright for this USWNT

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Sam and Becky are back for some more SheBelieves Shenanigans! Two USWNT matches are in the books and it all comes down to tomorrow’s late night showdown against Japan. Sam and Becky take a look at all the match action and dive deep into Becky’s debut as a broadcaster (spoiler: she’s crushing it)!

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Sam is joined by former USWNT defender Meghan Klingenberg LIVE to discuss USA's 2-1 win over Australia and why the US is in good hands with it's young players!

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Sam is joined by USWNT legend Alyssa Naeher LIVE at the final whistle to break down USWNT's 2-0 win against Colombia and celebrate Emily Sonnett reaching 100 caps

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Sam is joined by USWNT Captain Lindsey Heaps (formally Horan) to discuss what teams she's looking forward to facing in the SheBelieves Cup, her relationship with head coach Emma Hayes, and Denver's new NWSL team! 

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Sammy Banana Phone is BACK with a SheBelieves breakdown. Sam takes YOUR questions about everything USWNT ahead of kickoff on Thursday. What's the current goalkeeper situation? Who will step up into a leadership role? And what's it like to play with a sibling at the national level? Sam dives into all this and more!

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The USWNT plays this week and the vibes are high! Sam and Becky dig into the SheBelieves roster and give Emily Sonnett her flowers. They discuss who is missing from the tournament (no Triple Espresso so tournament is going decaf this go-around), and preview the opponents and players to watch. Plus a fan asks a very valentine's-themed question. Love and good vibes are in the air!

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Sam is joined by NWSL veteran, Seattle defender and current OL player Sofia Huerta to discuss embracing her Mexican heritage, playing both for and against the USWNT, and flying under the radar.

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The SheBelieves roster has dropped and Sam and Lynn are breaking it all down! Also, consider this a petition to change the name to Sonnett Believes. They dig into the stakes of this tournament and how Emma Hayes is changing the program. They also give their thoughts on the NWSL settlement and what it means for players. And be sure to listen closely in the episode for the secret sweepstakes keyword to win your very own Good Vibes hoodie! Show notes:

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Sam is joined by newly appointed head coach of the Canadian National Team, Casey Stoney, to discuss what drew her to this new role, how her time as a player has informed her coaching now, and what still needs to be done to get more women in coaching roles.

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The Good Vibes gang is BACK for Season 2! Sam, Lynn and Becky catch up on weddings, retirements, and….slop. They then break down the blockbuster Naomi Girma transfer to Chelsea and what it means for the NWSL. Hint: don’t panic! They also dive into offseason news including Gotham’s exodus and Houston’s glow-up. And Becky educates us all on the designated player rule and transfer fees. Thanks Becky!

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Sam is joined by Brighton star midfielder Fran Kirby to discuss her journey from Chelsea to Brighton, the health scare that almost kept her out of the game, and her dog Cody.

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Sam is joined by USWNT and Racing Louisville forward Emma Sears to discuss her hiatus from soccer, breaking Louisville's speed record, and scoring a goal in her first national team cap.

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In this TWG special, Roger Bennett of the Men in Blazers Media Network talks to USWNT head coach Emma Hayes about what it took to win gold in Paris, her vision for the future of the USWNT and why she loves America.

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Sam looks back on some of her favorite moments with Good Vibes co-hosts Lynn Williams and Becky Sauerbrunn. They chat record milestones, how to break an Olympic gold medal and the importance of treats. 

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Sam is joined by USWNT and Washington Spirit midfielder Hal Hershfelt to chat cats, tattoos, and how she handled being an alternate at last summer’s Olympic Games. 

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Sam looks back at her favorite moments from her interviews with international stars Bunny Shaw, Georgia Stanway and Daniëlle van de Donk. They chat about Bunny’s experience representing Jamaica, Georgia and Sam’s time at Manchester City, and the infamous “Swim Cap Gate.” 

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Sam is joined by USWNT and Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune to chat winning gold in Paris, adapting to the NWSL and the key to assists.

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Sam looks back at her favorite moments from her interviews with Mallory Swanson, Trinity Rodman and Sophia Smith, collectively better known as Triple Espresso, including Swanson’s incredible injury comeback, the Trin Spin, and Smith and Swanson’s Colorado connection.

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Sam takes listener questions as she celebrates an incredible year for Women's Football and looks ahead to 2025. We're talking the USWNT, what next season looks like for the NWSL, and who makes the starting XI of a team of Sam's "Best Friends."

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Sam is joined by a few of her closest friends (Megan Rapinoe, Ali Krieger, Rose Lavelle, Becky Sauerbrunn, and Kelley O’Hara) to sing some carols, debate which Christmas movie character would save a PK, and reflect on the past year in soccer and beyond.

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Sam is joined by Good Vibes FC co-host Lynn Williams to discuss the news that the USWNT hero is heading from Gotham to Seattle. How the news went down, why Lynn's a great fit for Laura Harvey's team, and... moving problems.

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Sam is joined by Utah Royals and USWNT attacker Ally Sentnor to discuss her rookie season in the NWSL, her USWNT debut, and what it was like growing up in Sam's hometown of Hanson, MA.

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Becky Sauerbrunn joins Sam to discuss her decision to retire from the beautiful game, walk through her legendary career, and what she is most excited about for this next chapter in life.

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Sam is joined by Wrexham Women's Head of Football Operations Gemma Owen to chat through the growth and development of the women's team over the last several years, and just how excited she is to see the Welsh national team qualify for their first ever major tournament.

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Sam is joined by Bay FC defender Abby Dahlkemper to chat through some of their early days playing together, Abby's move back home to Bay FC, and how she has battled back from a back injury to be playing some of the best soccer of her career.

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Sam is joined by Angel City sisters Alyssa and Gisele Thompson to discuss how they grew up training together, turning pro at a young age, and their hopes and dreams for the national team together in the future.

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Sam and Becky react to the USWNT's 2-1 victory over the Netherlands featuring a winner from Good Vibes co-host Lynn Williams!

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Sam is joined by her sister Kristie Mewis LIVE on our YouTube channel at the final whistle of the USWNT's 0-0 draw with England in front of 83,000 at Wembley Stadium.

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Sam is joined by KC Current players and founders of Pitchside coffee Kristen Hamilton, Elizabeth Ball, and Mal Weber.

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Sammy is back to recap the epic 2024 NWSL season with some special guest appearances from Becky Sauerbrunn, Lynn Williams, a few dogs to boop. She starts off by looking back at the epic Championship Weekend, all of the people she saw and events she attended, including her time at the Good Vibes Live show, her appearance on A Touch More with Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe, and MC'ing the Skills Challenge and intro-ing Lynn. Later, Sam dissects the Championship match that saw Orlando take home the victory and the push-off heard round the world. She dissects how the ref called the match, what's to come for Orlando and the Spirit, and the tremendous accomplishment of Seb Hines. She then looks back at the 2024 season with her highs and lows. And last up, Sam, Lynn and Becky all share a good vibe for the end of the year, just in time for the holidays.

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Sam is joined by USWNT goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher to discuss her decision to retire from international duty.

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Sam and Rog are joined LIVE in Kansas City by some very special guests to celebrate NWSL Championship weekend.

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Auntie Sammy is here with Aunt Becky to fully dissect the NWSL semifinals and get you ready for this Saturday's Championship! First, they share Kristie and Sam Kerr's big news, and Sam reflects on what will come with auntie duty. Then, it's onto Gotham vs. Spirit. They break down each and every moment including the late equalizer, what Sonnett and Trin said to each other during the tense second yellow, and the dramatic PKs that sealed it for the Spirit. Then, they reflect on Orlando vs. KC, the goal-fest everyone was hoping for. Sam and Becky examine what went right for Orlando, Banda's banger, and how Marta dribbled the entire world. Later, they preview the Championship and make their prediction for who takes home the silverware. Plus, what do NWSL players do in the real offseason? It's a huge week, so get into the vibes!

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Sam is joined by Orlando Pride and Zambia forward Barbra Banda to look ahead to this weekend's NWSL semifinal, discuss her early career in boxing, and what she's learned from playing with Marta.

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Sam is joined by USWNT and Gotham defender Emily Sonnett to preview this weekend's NWSL Playoff Semifinal between Gotham and the Washington Spirit, celebrate her recent accomplishment of reaching 100 caps for the USWNT, and to tell her side of THAT Alex Morgan handball story.

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The Good Vibes Derby is in the books along with three other quarterfinal matchups - and don't worry - Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams are here to take you through the pains, the gains, and the glory as we enter playoff mode. First, Lynn talks through the Gotham vs Portland matchup, including the VAR call against best friend and co-host Becky Sauerbrunn, that Gotham depth, and what is to come for them in the semis. Sam and Lynn also dig into what's ahead in Orlando vs. KC, aka Barbra vs. Temwa, and how two players circled in red on the team sheet affect a strategy heading into a match. Plus, Lily Yohannes is officially declaring for the USWNT. They analyze how big this could be for the team and harken back to when they were that age. And a question from a listener who... funnily enough... plays for Good Vibes FC. It's playoff time! Fwa fwa fwa fwaaaaa!

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Sam is joined by USWNT and Portland Thorns midfielder Sam Coffey to discuss winning Gold in Paris, how she has embraced the pressure that comes with a lead role on the USWNT, and how excited she is to head into NWSL playoffs with the Thorns.

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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 weekend ahead! They dissect each match up including the epic match up of Orlando vs. Chicago on Amazon prime as well as the historic and terrifying Good Vibes Derby where Becky and Lynn will face off in a win-or-go-home this coming weekend. Get everything you need to know and keep the vibes high today!

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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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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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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 what it really means to win or go home. Last up, the Chicago Red Stars decide to drop the "Red" and Becky reveals a deep, dark secret about Halloween candy that will shock you to your core.

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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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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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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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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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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 latest statement on their points deduction. Get inside and get the vibes!

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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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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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