# Cate Hardin Interview: NWSL Trialist to Houston Dash Breakthrough

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Podcast: [The Women's Soccer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-women-s-soccer-podcast-6589593)
Published: 2026-06-05T09:47:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, LDG interviews Cate Hardin, a defender/midfielder for the Houston Dash. Cate reflects on her experience in preseason as a trialist with the Dash, debuting in the NWSL in front of more than 10,000 home fans, the budding young core that the Dash is building around Cate and her fellow rookies, plus so much more! Cate also discusses the journey of navigating the process of coordinating with professional clubs after graduation, her goals in football moving forward, her time with the Georgia Bulldogs in college soccer, how the Dash's environment has and will help continue to grow her game. Thank you all for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram ( @the_womens_soccer_podcast ) and Bluesky (@ thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social ). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!

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