How will Team USA handle the adversity they are facing at the Women’s World Cup? Olympic and World Cup champion Lauren Holiday discusses with soccer content creator Megan Reyes in this bonus episode of My New Favorite Futbolista recorded in front of a live audience at a Women’s World Cup watch party presented by our partners On Her Turf, TOGETHXR, Telemundo and Peacock.

Watch the episode HERE.

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How will Team USA handle the adversity they are facing at the Women’s World Cup? Olympic and World Cup champion Lauren Holiday discusses with soccer content creator Megan Reyes in this bonus episode of My New Favorite Futbolista recorded in front of a live audience at a Women’s World Cup watch party presented by our partners On Her Turf, TOGETHXR, Telemundo and Peacock.
<a href="https://youtu.be/rekTc0-39kw">Watch the episode HERE</a>.
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Who should you root for at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup? Get to know soccer’s most inspiring players and the causes they champion.

Season 6: My New Favorite Futbolista hosted by World Cup champion Meghan Klingenberg

Season 5: My New Favorite Futbolista hosted by soccer legend Juan Pablo Ángel in English and Spanish

Season 4: My New Favorite Olympian hosted by Apolo Ohno, Team USA's most decorated Winter Olympian

Season 3: My New Favorite Olympian hosted by Olympic trailblazer Ibtihaj Muhammad

Season 2: Sports Uncovered hosted by Michele Tafoya

Season 1: Sports Uncovered hosted by Mike Tirico

Named "Best Podcast Series" at both the 2022 and 2023 Cynopsis Sports Media Awards

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Who should you root for at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup? Get to know soccer’s most inspiring players and the causes they champion. Season 6: My New Favorite Futbolista hosted by World Cup champion Meghan Klingenberg Season 5: My New Favorite Futbolista hosted by soccer legend Juan Pablo Ángel in English and Spanish Season 4: My New Favorite Olympian hosted by Apolo Ohno, Team USA's most decorated Winter Olympian Season 3: My New Favorite Olympian hosted by Olympic trailblazer Ibtihaj Muhammad Season 2: Sports Uncovered hosted by Michele Tafoya Season 1: Sports Uncovered hosted by Mike Tirico Named "Best Podcast Series" at both the 2022 and 2023 Cynopsis Sports Media Awards Presented by the storytellers at NBC and Telemundo
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Lauren Holiday on Team USA’s World Cup mindset

As a bonus treat for our listeners, we're flipping the tables and having My New Favorite Futbolista host (and World Cup champion) Meghan Klingenberg answer questions from Andy Slavitt, the host of In the Bubble. Klingenberg discusses leading the charge along with other members of the USWNT to secure equal pay for all women competing in international sporting events, plus shares her thoughts on this year's World Cup, explains why it makes sense to invest in women’s sports and reveals how you can support women’s soccer year-round.



In the Bubble is the go to place to learn more about the most important news events on YOUR mind. It’s Actual Facts from Actual Experts, every Wednesday from Lemonada Media. To hear more of In the Bubble, head to https://link.chtbl.com/InTheBubble

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As a bonus treat for our listeners, we're flipping the tables and having My New Favorite Futbolista host (and World Cup champion) Meghan Klingenberg answer questions from Andy Slavitt, the host of In the Bubble. Klingenberg discusses leading the charge along with other members of the USWNT to secure equal pay for all women competing in international sporting events, plus shares her thoughts on this year's World Cup, explains why it makes sense to invest in women’s sports and reveals how you can support women’s soccer year-round.
 
In the Bubble is the go to place to learn more about the most important news events on YOUR mind. It’s Actual Facts from Actual Experts, every Wednesday from Lemonada Media. To hear more of In the Bubble, head to <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/link.chtbl.com/InTheBubble__;!!PIZeeW5wscynRQ!rdWGEIYfxuRVdlJAvsnX-kzz0XYbjSs8GrTWkNfmaOCwbmk6X3h4NqpUv6b1ZxXQfOpiFYiwtB8mIGCW6Rh4bAYG2Gj2$">https://link.chtbl.com/InTheBubble</a>
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Meghan Klingenberg: Now is the time to invest in female athletes

Sophia Smith, the reigning NWSL MVP, has become an advocate for student-athlete mental health after losing her best friend and Stanford teammate Katie Meyer to suicide.



Hear from:

Sophia Smith

Michael Wilson (Sophia’s boyfriend and Arizona Cardinals WR)

Dr. Robin Scholefield (Associate Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology Services, USC)

Victoria Garrick (Mental health advocate and host of Real Pod)



Episode reporter:

Abbey Fernández (NBC and Telemundo Bay Area)



Read more about Sophia's story on NBC Bay Area, On Her Turf, TODAY and The Equalizer. Watch the episode HERE.



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Sophia Smith, the reigning NWSL MVP, has become an advocate for student-athlete mental health after losing her best friend and Stanford teammate Katie Meyer to suicide.
 
Hear from:
Sophia Smith
Michael Wilson (Sophia’s boyfriend and Arizona Cardinals WR)
Dr. Robin Scholefield (Associate Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology Services, USC)
Victoria Garrick (Mental health advocate and host of Real Pod)
 
Episode reporter:
Abbey Fernández (NBC and Telemundo Bay Area)
 
Read more about Sophia's story on <a href="https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/womens-world-cup/team-usas-sophia-smith-talks-mental-health-ahead-of-the-world-cup/3276083/">NBC Bay Area</a>, <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/on-her-turf/news/uswnt-sophia-smith-world-cup-2023-mental-health">On Her Turf</a>, <a href="https://www.today.com/news/sports/who-is-sophia-smith-rcna95733">TODAY</a> and <a href="https://equalizersoccer.com/2023/07/25/sophia-smith-talks-relationships-mental-health-awareness-in-nbc-podcast/">The Equalizer</a>. <a href="https://www.nbcnewyork.com/futbolista">Watch the episode HERE</a>.
 
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Sophia Smith, the reigning NWSL MVP, has become an advocate for student-athlete mental health after losing her best friend and Stanford teammate Katie Meyer to suicide.

How Team USA phenom Sophia Smith strengthens her mental health

18-year-old Colombian forward Linda Caicedo, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was just 15, is now one of the sport’s most electric goal scorers.



Hear from:

Linda Caicedo

Herlinda Alegría (Linda’s mother)

Diego Vasquez (Linda’s former coach)

Rafael Murillo (Linda’s former coach and lifelong mentor -president of Club Real Juanchito)



Episode reporter:

Jesús Quiñonez (NBC and Telemundo Boston)

Watch the episode HERE.

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18-year-old Colombian forward Linda Caicedo, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was just 15, is now one of the sport’s most electric goal scorers.
 
Hear from:
Linda Caicedo
Herlinda Alegría (Linda’s mother)
Diego Vasquez (Linda’s former coach)
Rafael Murillo (Linda’s former coach and lifelong mentor -president of Club Real Juanchito)
 
Episode reporter:
Jesús Quiñonez (NBC and Telemundo Boston)
<a href="https://www.nbcnewyork.com/futbolista">Watch the episode HERE</a>.<a href="https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/meet-the-soccer-players-to-root-for-at-the-fifa-womens-world-cup/3242281/"></a>
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18-year-old Colombian forward Linda Caicedo, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was just 15, is now one of the sport’s most electric goal scorers.

Lauren Holiday on Team USA’s World Cup mindset

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