After a 16-year club and national team career, Angel City FC defender and captain Ali Riley is retiring from soccer. She joins Sarah to discuss finding the balance between “Ali the Player” and “Ali the Person,” fighting to get healthy so she can say goodbye on the field with her teammates, and the injury struggles and personal challenges she’s battled over the last few years, including losing her childhood home to the Palisades Fire just days before her wedding.


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After a 16-year club and national team career, Angel City FC defender and captain Ali Riley is retiring from soccer. She joins Sarah to discuss finding the balance between &ldquo;Ali the Player&rdquo; and &ldquo;Ali the Person,&rdquo; fighting to get healthy so she can say goodbye on the field with her teammates, and the injury struggles and personal challenges she&rsquo;s battled over the last few years, including losing her childhood home to the Palisades Fire just days before her wedding.
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Listen to BFFR <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bffr-with-sydney-leroux-ali-riley/id1809734159" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bffr-with-sydney-leroux-ali-riley/id1809734159&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1759334792527000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3PDfKmv4IWMgjbF3qEZxFR">here</a>&nbsp;
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Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at <a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a>&nbsp;
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Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans.

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After a 16-year club and national team career, Angel City FC defender and captain Ali Riley is retiring from soccer. She joins Sarah to discuss finding the balance between “Ali the Player” and “Ali the Person,” fighting to get healthy so she can say goodbye on the field with her teammates, and the injury struggles and personal challenges she’s battled over the last few years, including losing her childhood home to the Palisades Fire just days before her wedding. 

'In My Phoenix Era' with Ali Riley

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/4f4d286a-ea25-470f-9985-b368013e20d3/transcript

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