All of US: The U.S. Women's Soccer Show
36 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsGOAL presents your go-to podcast for all things US Women's Soccer. Ameé Ruszkai and Ryan Tolmich bring you the latest news from the U.S. Women’s National Team, the National Women’s Soccer League, the World Cup, Olympics and beyond.
You'll catch up on the latest news, the biggest talking points and hear from some of the biggest names in the women’s game as GOAL gets you up to speed with everything from the world of U.S. women's soccer.
We'll look at the stories that make up the game, speak to some of the biggest stars in the women's game and go in-depth on the issues in the sport from new perspectives.
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Episodes
Challenge Cup reflections, NWSL regular season preview and Women’s Champions League predictions
May 11, 2022 10:36 - 38 minutesIn the final episode of this season, GOAL's Ameé Ruszkai and Ryan Tolmich discuss the outcome of the NWSL Challenge Cup, some thoughts ahead of the regular season kicking off and how some of the U.S. best talents will play in the Women's Champions League final between Barcelona and Lyon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ashley Hatch on her USWNT return, firing Washington Spirit to NWSL glory and why her Golden Boot has gone missing!
April 27, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutesWashington Spirit striker Ashley Hatch joins GOAL's Ameé Ruszkai and Ryan Tolmich for this episode of All of US: The U.S. Women's Soccer Show. Hatch details how the Spirit overcame adversity off the field to win the NWSL championship, her return to the national team after a long spell away and why she has 'lost' her Golden Boot award! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Racing Louisville's Emina Ekic on playing for her hometown club, her Bosnian heritage and Marta asking her age
April 20, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutesEmina Ekic grew up in Louisville and now plays for Racing in the NWSL. The bright young forward talks to GOAL's Ameé Ruskai and Ryan Tolmich about her Bosnian roots, her USWNT ambitions and the time she rubbed shoulders with Brazil legend Marta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From college to Champions League to her country - USWNT's Alana Cook on her career so far
April 13, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutesUSWNT defender Alana Cook is one of the shining lights amongst the next generation of USWNT stars. The OL Reign player speaks to Goal's Ameé Ruszkai and Ryan Tolmich about her career so far from the early days at Stanford to playing in Paris, as well as regularly featuring for her country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fresh faces and future planning - how will Vlatko Andonovski's USWNT fare against Uzbekistan?
April 06, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutesGoal's Ryan Tolmich and Ameé Ruszkai discuss the USWNT's upcoming games with Uzbekistan on the latest episode of All of US: The U.S. Women's Soccer Show. With some young stars involved and famous faces absent, what will be Vlatko Andonovski's end goal for America's unconventional upcoming matches? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Goal's NXGN 2022: Who are the stars of tomorrow in U.S. Women's Soccer?
March 23, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutesWith the release of the 2022 Goal NXGN list, Ryan Tolmich and Ameé Ruszkai take a look at who could be the next big thing in the game and how modern-day young players forge a pathway to the pros. From names you'd expect to some you won't have heard of, check out the full 2022 list here: https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/nxgn-2022-20-best-wonderkids-womens-football/blt1179c3a23c539009#cse6e71cea19dbfba3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What does 2022 have in store for U.S. Women's Soccer? Who will light up the NWSL and how will the USWNT fare?
March 16, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes2022 is shaping up to be an exciting year in American Women's Soccer. Which rookies will be the ones to watch in this season's NWSL? Will the expansion sides San Diego Wave and Angel City make a splash? How will Vlatko Andonovski handle the changing of the guard in the USWNT as older players make way for fresh faces? Goal's Ameé Ruszkai and Seth Vertelney share their thoughts on how they see 2022 on the latest episode of All of US: The U.S. Women's Soccer Show from Goal. Subscribe now and nev...
Rookie Naomi Girma on signing for San Diego Wave, being the first NWSL draft pick and her Ethiopian heritage
March 09, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutesNaomi Girma has a bright future in the game, and begins her pro career at expansion NWSL side San Diego Wave this season. Goal's Seth Vertelney and Ameé Ruskai speak with Naomi about her decision to leave Stanford University early, the pressure of being the first draft pick, working with Casey Stoney, her Ethiopian roots and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Portland Thorns defender Kelli Hubly on going undrafted in 2017 to being a Thorns stalwart
March 02, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutesKelli Hubly has taken an unconventional pathway in to pro Soccer. After being undrafted in 2017, she has since established herself as one of the NWSL's finest defenders. The Portland Thorns star speaks to Goal's Seth Vertelney and Ameé Ruszkai about her journey in the game so far, the obstacles she's had to overcome and her secret love of wine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spain legend Vero Boquete on her globetrotting career and whistleblowing on toxic coaching culture
February 23, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutesSpanish soccer star Vero Boquete sits down with Goal’s Seth Vertelney and Ameé Ruszkai for a fascinating chat about her career, which has spanned 8 different countries including the United States. Vero details her experiences playing in different leagues as well as her significant role in bringing the toxic culture within the Spanish national team to an end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mia Fishel discusses her shock decision to snub the NWSL for Mexico's Tigres
February 16, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutesMia Fishel, one of the brightest young prospects in U.S. Women's Soccer, decided that she would begin her pro career in Liga MX with Tigres rather than in the NWSL. Goal's Seth Vertelney and Ameé Ruszkai catch up with Mia about her thinking behind the move, the decision to snub Orlando Pride and her future USWNT ambitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meghann Burke on how she negotiated historic CBA for NWSL players
February 08, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutesAt the 11th hour, an historic Collective Bargaining Agreement was decided upon ahead of the new NWSL season. Executive Director of the NWSL Players' Association speaks to All of US about how the CBA was negotiated, some of the groundbreaking aspects to the deal and what it means for the future of professional women's soccer in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 3 coming soon...
January 21, 2022 15:05 - 2 minutesAll of Us: The U.S. Women's Soccer show is returning for 2022!Seth and Amee will be back soon with the latest news and the best guests from the world of Women's Soccer, the USWNT and beyond.Make sure you are following this podcast wherever you listen and stay tuned for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Best player? Biggest surprise? Bold prediction? NWSL and USWNT's 2021 in review
December 22, 2021 11:20 - 40 minutesJoin Goal's Seth Vertelney and Ameé Ruskai on the final All of US: The Women's Soccer Show of the series to reflect on what has been an interesting year for the USWNT and the NWSL. Who caught the eye as best newcomer? Who was the biggest disappointment? What are some bold predictions for 2022? Find out as Seth and Ameé make their choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NWSL off-season already bustling with plenty of movement and Angel City and San Diego Wave construct squads
December 15, 2021 11:49 - 34 minutesGoal's Ameé Ruszkai and Seth Vertelney discuss the busy beginning to the NWSL off-season, with updates on CBAs, lots of player movement and expansion clubs Angel City and the San Diego Wave building their first squads for 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What next for the USWNT and NWSL as they attempt to thrash out new CBAs? Law professor Steven Bank enlightens us
December 08, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutesGoal's Seth Vertelney and Ameé Ruszkai are joined by UCLA law professor Steven Bank to go through the permutations and problems that will arise from the USWNT and NWSL's negotiations for new CBAs in the coming weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
OL Reign’s Bethany Balcer on her unusual route to the NWSL, learning from Megan Rapinoe and plans to breakthrough with the USWNT
December 01, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutesGoal's Seth Vertelney and Ameé Ruszkai speak to OL Reign striker Bethany Balcer about her unique pathway to the NWSL, learning from world class players like Megan Rapinoe and her plans to make the USWNT squad for the upcoming 2023 World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Washington Spirit top off amazing end of season run as NWSL Champions and more concerning coaching allegations emerge
November 24, 2021 11:40 - 31 minutesGoal's Seth Vertelney and Ameé Ruszkai discuss the Washington Spirit's remarkable end to the NWSL campaign which finished with them crowned 2021 Champions. Plus, further concerning allegations have emerged in the wake of the game with Chicago Red Stars coach Rory Dames resigning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NWSL playoffs throw up unlikely showpiece as Washington Spirit and Chicago Red Stars will clash for the 2021 title
November 17, 2021 12:19 - 30 minutesGoal's Seth Vertelney and Ameé Ruszkai discuss the recent NWSL playoffs, with Washington Spirit and Chicago Red Stars pulling off unlikely victories over the OL Reign and Portland Thorns respectively to ensure the 2021 champions will be a first-time title winner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Racing Louisville & England forward Ebony Salmon on her NWSL switch and Lionesses' ambitions
November 10, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutesGoal's Seth Vertelney and Ameé Ruszkai are joined by Racing Louisville and England forward Ebony Salmon on this episode of All of US. Ebony discusses making the switch to the NWSL, how she's adapted to living in the United States and her ambitions to become a regular for the Lionesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breiðablik forward Tiffany McCarty on being the second ever NWSL draft pick and facing PSG & Real Madrid in the Champions League
November 03, 2021 11:56 - 30 minutesBreiðablik striker Tiffany McCarty is our guest on this episode of All of US: The U.S. Women's Soccer Show. Goal's Seth Vertelney and Ameé Ruszkai ask Tiffany about playing soccer in Iceland, featuring in the Champions League and training with the likes of Carli Lloyd in the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Catarina Macario on “easy decision” to choose the USWNT over Brazil, winning an Olympic medal and training with Ada Hegerberg at Lyon
October 27, 2021 10:30 - 32 minutesUSWNT player Catarina Macario joins Goal's Seth Vertelney and Ameé Ruszkai on the latest episode of All of US: The U.S. Women's Soccer Show. Catarina discusses the family choice to move from Brazil to the United States when she was 12, the moment she discovered she was eligible to represent the USWNT and rooming with Ada Hegerberg at Lyon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“We want to be the best league in the world” – Liga MX Femenil director Mariana Gutierrez Bernardez on the plan for Mexico women’s soccer
October 20, 2021 10:13 - 34 minutesLiga MX Femenil director Mariana Gutierrez Bernardez joins Goal's Seth Vertelney and Ameé Ruszkai to discuss the big ambitions of women's soccer in Mexico, with plans to link up with the NWSL in the future as it endeavours to become the best league in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ciara McCormack on current NWSL abuse issues, the need for a coaches register and the chance meeting which encouraged her to tell her story
October 13, 2021 10:30 - 44 minutesOn this week's episode of All of US: The U.S. Women's Soccer Show, Goal's Seth Vertelney and Ameé Ruszkai are joined by former Ireland international Ciara McCormack. Ciara is an outspoken figure when it comes to abuse in women's soccer, having been a whistleblower herself in 2019. This episode details the fateful encounter in a grocery store which encouraged her to come forward, as well as Ciara's thoughts on the current abuse issues in the NWSL and the way to combat them moving forward. Lear...
NWSL in crisis after players speak out on alleged abuse by coach Paul Riley
October 06, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutesThe NWSL has been rocked this week after two former players, Mana Shim and Sinead Farrelly detailed incidents of alleged sexual abuse against their former coach, Paul Riley. The story has brought forward questions on a culture of silence in women's sport, the lack of safeguarding for players, and queries in to how deep abuse runs in the U.S. game. Riley has denied the allegations against him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No name, colors or players - but lots of new owners! Minnesota Women's Soccer's community ownership model
September 29, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutesAndrea Yoch, President of start-up team Minnesota Women's Soccer, joins us on All of US to discuss the interesting community ownership model which has encouraged hundreds of people to invest in the new club. They might not have any players, club colors or even a name - but there is plenty to be excited about! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carli Lloyd talks her incredible career, life after Soccer and one question she wishes she was asked more often
September 21, 2021 12:20 - 28 minutesUnited States soccer legend Carli Lloyd joins Goal's Seth Vertelney and Amee Ruszkai to discuss her glittering career following her decision to retire from the sport. Carli reveals her ambitions to start a family in the future as well as the difficult period which followed the USWNT's 2015 World Cup success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hope Solo joins us to reflect on the USWNT's Olympics and the pathway to the next World Cup
August 10, 2021 18:30 - 38 minutesGoal's Ameé Ruszkai and Seth Vertelney are once again joined by legendary former United States goalkeeper Hope Solo. With the Olympics now over and the USWNT winning Bronze, how was the United States' tournament on the whole? Did they underachieve? What next for the likes of Lloyd, Rapinoe and Sauerbrunn? Plus, who could we see make the U.S. team ahead of the next World Cup? All that and more on All of US: The U.S. Women's Soccer Show from Goal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
USWNT take Bronze at the Olympics after exciting win over Australia whilst Canada win first ever Gold
August 06, 2021 19:35 - 34 minutesGoal's Seth Vertelney and Ameé Ruszkai are back with another episode of All of US: The U.S. Women's Soccer Show, reflecting on the USWNT's victory over Australia to clinch the Bronze medal in the Olympic Games in Japan. The 4-3 victory may represent the final time stars Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd lace up the boots for the United States. In the Gold medal game, Canada beat Sweden on penalties to win their first ever Olympic title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hope Solo reacts as Canada beat USWNT for first time in 20 years to deny a shot at Olympic Gold in Tokyo
August 02, 2021 19:28 - 38 minutesGoal's Seth Vertelney and Ameé Ruskai are joined by legendary former USWNT goalkeeper Hope Solo to dissect the United States' first loss to Canada in two decades - a defeat which denies the U.S. a chance at competing for the Gold medal in the Olympic Games in Tokyo.The USWNT will compete with Australia for Bronze, but why did a team with so much promise and potential fail to deliver on the big stage? Is the coaching to be questioned? We search for answers on All of US: The U.S. Women's Soccer...
Thrilling game sees USWNT beat Netherlands on penalties to set up Olympic games semi-final with Canada
July 30, 2021 19:05 - 30 minutesGoal's Seth Vertelney and Ameé Ruszkai reflect on the dramatic Olympic Games quarter-final as the USWNT edged past the Netherlands after coming out on top in a penalty shootout.In a repeat of the 2019 World Cup final, the USWNT beat their Dutch opponents, but it needed some heroics from goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher and a stellar showing from Lynn Williams to keep the Netherlands - and star talent Vivianne Miedema - at bay. The United States play Canada in the semis. Learn more about your ad choic...
Hope Solo joins us after USWNT ties with Australia setting up Olympic quarterfinal with Netherlands
July 27, 2021 18:36 - 34 minutesLegendary former United States goalkeeper Hope Solo shares her thoughts alongside Goal's Seth Vertelney and Ameé Ruszkai in the latest episode of All of US: The U.S. Women's Soccer Show.The Olympic group stage is now over following the team's 0-0 bore draw with Australia. The U.S. will face a dangerous Netherlands side in the quarterfinal. Do they need to up their game to medal in Tokyo? Will coach Vlatko Andonovski make the right calls ahead of Friday's game?Catch the thoughts of Hope, Seth ...
USWNT get back to winning ways over New Zealand on Saturday
July 24, 2021 18:05 - 35 minutesGoal's Seth Vertelney & Ameé Ruszkai react to the United States' 6-1 victory over New Zealand on Saturday. Was it an easy victory or are there more decisions to be made ahead of the final group game against Australia? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sweden stun USWNT with shock 3-0 win in Olympic Games opener in Tokyo
July 21, 2021 16:10 - 31 minutesGoal's Seth Vertelney and Ameé Ruszkai react to the United States' shock 3-0 humbling at the hands of Sweden, the team that knocked them out of the Rio Olympics 5 years ago.In 2016, Sweden were criticised by some for playing too defensively, but there was certainly no danger of that this time around as they dominated the USWNT in the Olympic Games opener in Tokyo. What happens now for the U.S. and coach Vlatko Andonovski ahead of their next game with New Zealand? Learn more about your ad choi...
USWNT Olympic Preview with Hope Solo: Can anyone stop the U.S. in Tokyo?
July 16, 2021 13:06 - 41 minutesGoal's Seth Vertelney and Ameé Ruszkai are joined by legendary goalkeeper Hope Solo to preview the Olympic Games and the USWNT's chances of Gold in Tokyo. Will Julie Ertz be fit? How tough a test will Sweden be? Are the Netherlands the United States' biggest threat? Find out on All of US: The U.S. Women's Soccer Show from Goal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coming Soon... All of US: The U.S. Women's Soccer Show
July 09, 2021 13:27 - 2 minutesGoal presents your go-to podcast for all things US Women's Soccer. Seth Vertelney and Ameé Ruszkai bring you the latest news from the U.S. Women’s National Team, the National Women’s Soccer League, the World Cup, Olympics and beyond.You'll catch up on the latest news, the biggest talking points and hear from some of the biggest names in the women’s game as Goal gets you up to speed with everything from the world of Women's soccer.You'll can also get the latest updates from the Stars and Stri...