Costa Rica’s Raquel “Rocky” Rodríguez, the 2016 NWSL Rookie of the Year, faced unexpected obstacles when she decided to immigrate to the U.S.

Hear from:
Rocky Rodríguez
Grettel Cedeño (Rocky’s mother)
Sivianni Rodriguez (Rocky’s father)

Episode reporter:
Valeria Aponte Feliciano (NBC and Telemundo Philadelphia)

Read more about Rocky's story on NBC Philadelphia, The Equalizerand On Her Turf. Watch the episode HERE.

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Costa Rica’s Raquel “Rocky” Rodríguez, the 2016 NWSL Rookie of the Year, faced unexpected obstacles when she decided to immigrate to the U.S.
Hear from:
<ul>
<li>Rocky Rodríguez</li>
<li>Grettel Cedeño (Rocky’s mother)</li>
<li>Sivianni Rodriguez (Rocky’s father)</li>
</ul>
Episode reporter:
<ul>
<li>Valeria Aponte Feliciano (NBC and Telemundo Philadelphia)</li>
</ul>
Read more about Rocky's story on <a href="https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/soccer/costa-rican-soccer-star-rocky-rodriguezs-adverse-path-to-the-american-dream/3585458/">NBC Philadelphia</a>, <a href="https://equalizersoccer.com/2023/06/23/rocky-rodriguez-details-her-journey-to-the-u-s-costa-rican-pride-on-nbc-podcast/">The Equalizer</a> <a href="https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/soccer/you-can-do-both-crystal-dunn-pushes-pause-on-winning-to-educate-women-about-maternal-health/4422510/"></a>and <a href="https://onherturf.nbcsports.com/2023/06/16/rocky-rodriguez-costa-rica-world-cup/">On Her Turf</a>. <a href="https://www.nbcnewyork.com/futbolista">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.

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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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Costa Rica’s Raquel “Rocky” Rodríguez, the 2016 NWSL Rookie of the Year, faced unexpected obstacles when she decided to immigrate to the U.S.

Rocky Rodriguez’s complicated American Dream

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.



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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.
 
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Meghan Klingenberg: Now is the time to invest in female athletes

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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Lauren Holiday on Team USA’s World Cup mindset

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.

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