What happens when two elite athletes with the exact same name finally meet? On this episode of The Match-Up, soccer legend Carli Lloyd and Olympic volleyball star Carli Lloyd compare notes on a lifetime of mistaken identities, competing at the highest level, and what it takes to become one of the best in the world. Equal parts funny, insightful, and inspiring, this conversation proves these two Carli Lloyds have more in common than just a name.

What happens when two elite athletes with the exact same name finally meet? On this episode of The Match-Up, soccer legend Carli Lloyd and Olympic volleyball star Carli Lloyd compare notes on a lifetime of mistaken identities, competing at the highest level, and what it takes to become one of the best in the world. Equal parts funny, insightful, and inspiring, this conversation proves these two Carli Lloyds have more in common than just a name.

The Match-Up with Aliyah pairs a high-profile athlete with another notable guest from a different world; music, comedy, business, fashion, sports and beyond. Through candid conversation, playful prompts, and Aliyah’s warm hosting style, each duo discovers shared experiences and human moments that connect them far beyond their resumes.

The Match-Up with Aliyah pairs a high-profile athlete with another notable guest from a different world; music, comedy, business, fashion, sports and beyond. Through candid conversation, playful prompts, and Aliyah&rsquo;s warm hosting style, each duo discovers shared experiences and human moments that connect them far beyond their resumes.

The Match-Up with Aliyah

Carli Lloyd Meets Carli Lloyd: Greatness on the Pitch and the Court

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In celebration of the World Cup, we're reissuing our episode with soccer legends Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach. From their early days on the U.S. Women’s National Team to fighting for equal pay and reshaping women’s sports, they reflect on what it takes to build a winning culture, and how the impact of that work still continues. They share stories from the locker room, lessons in teamwork, and how they’re using their voices today to push the game forward.

In celebration of the World Cup, we're reissuing our episode with soccer legends Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach. From their early days on the U.S. Women&rsquo;s National Team to fighting for equal pay and reshaping women&rsquo;s sports, they reflect on what it takes to build a winning culture, and how the impact of that work still continues. They share stories from the locker room, lessons in teamwork, and how they&rsquo;re using their voices today to push the game forward.

Reissue: The Foundation of Women’s Soccer: Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy

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Washington Mystics teammates Michaela Onyenwere and Cass Prosper join The Match-Up to talk about building chemistry on one of the WNBA's youngest rosters, navigating the leap from college to the pros, and why their team's togetherness has become its greatest strength. They swap stories from a historic quadruple-overtime thriller, discuss mentorship, coaching, Canadian basketball, and life in D.C., and we dig into the hobbies, inside jokes, and off-court moments that make the Mystics one of the league's most entertaining teams.

Washington Mystics teammates Michaela Onyenwere and Cass Prosper join The Match-Up to talk about building chemistry on one of the WNBA's youngest rosters, navigating the leap from college to the pros, and why their team's togetherness has become its greatest strength. They swap stories from a historic quadruple-overtime thriller, discuss mentorship, coaching, Canadian basketball, and life in D.C., and we dig into the hobbies, inside jokes, and off-court moments that make the Mystics one of the league's most entertaining teams.

The W's Youngest Team Has Something to Say: Cass Prosper and Michaela Onyenwere

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On this episode of The Match-Up, WNBA legend Chamique Holdsclaw reconnects with Sandy Brondello, the coach whose compassion and leadership left a lasting mark on her life. We reflect on their shared history, the evolution of the WNBA over the last 30 years, and why relationships, trust, and mental health have become just as important as wins and losses. From building championship cultures to growing the next generation of the game we discuss leadership, legacy, and the power of believing in people.

On this episode of The Match-Up, WNBA legend Chamique Holdsclaw reconnects with Sandy Brondello, the coach whose compassion and leadership left a lasting mark on her life. We reflect on their shared history, the evolution of the WNBA over the last 30 years, and why relationships, trust, and mental health have become just as important as wins and losses. From building championship cultures to growing the next generation of the game we discuss leadership, legacy, and the power of believing in people.

Cultivating a Winning Culture with WNBA Legend Chamique Holdsclaw and Coach Sandy Brondello

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