{"podcast":{"title":"The Women's Soccer Podcast","slug":"the-women-s-soccer-podcast-6589593","podcast_index_feed_id":6589593,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-womens-soccer-podcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/the-womens-soccer-podcast","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-womens-soccer-podcast/20230825_120842_5022dbfcf71696f5838b2916291afc2c.jpg","author":"Liam Greco","episode_count":212,"summary":"Be part of these amazing interviews and conversations, deconstructing the complex world of women's soccer with me, LDG as host. From league matches to international competitions, this podcast covers it all, shining the spotlight on the extraordinary talents, tales, and victories of women's soccer players around the globe. Whether you're a die-hard supporter or new to the game, our podcast aims to inform and entertain, showcasing the undeniable impact and resilience of women in this beautiful game. Our coverage is expansive and in-depth, with unprecedented access to the world's best athletes through our weekly interviews. We post a solo episode every Monday and an interview with a world-class player every Thursday, to ensure that the analysis of the world's game never stops. Tune in each week for fresh perspectives, expert analysis, and a love of women's soccer unlike any other show. Be part of the conversation and the movement empowering women in sports. These episodes are all hosted by Liam Greco, a superfan and activist supporting female athletes and sports. Follow the podcast's every move on Instagram ( @the_womens_soccer_podcast ) and Bluesky (@ thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T02:20:13.051199+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-women-s-soccer-podcast-6589593"},"episode":{"title":"Fort Lauderdale United's Sophie Harding on Getting Her First Matildas Call-Up and USL Transfer","slug":"fort-lauderdale-united-s-sophie-harding-on-getting-her-first-matildas-call-up-and-usl-transfer","published_at":"2026-04-20T09:59:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-women-s-soccer-podcast-6589593/fort-lauderdale-united-s-sophie-harding-on-getting-her-first-matildas-call-up-and-usl-transfer","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-women-s-soccer-podcast-6589593","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/the-womens-soccer-podcast/2695079","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/content.rss.com/episodes/225745/2695079/the-womens-soccer-podcast/2026_04_06_22_14_09_75f96410-23ee-42b2-997f-cb92f9dd1a0e.mp3","summary":"In today's episode, LDG is joined by Fort Lauderdale United and Matildas (Australia WNT) forward Sophie Harding! We sit down with one of Australia’s rising stars to trace her journey from childhood to the professional game. She reflects on her earliest soccer memories and growing up between England and Australia, sharing how her family and multicultural background shaped her identity and approach to the sport. The conversation follows her rise through Australia’s system, from standout form in the second division to becoming a key figure in the A-League with Newcastle Jets and Western Sydney Wanderers, while offering insight into how those early professional years developed her game and perspective. We also dive into her first call-up to the Australian national team, what that moment meant, and the jump in level she experienced on the international stage. From there, she discusses her move to the Gainbridge Super League, what initially drew her to the new league, and why Fort Lauderdale United stood out as the right next step in her career. She closes by giving a look inside preseason with a new-look squad, making the case for why fans should tune in, and outlining both her short-term goals for the season and her long-term ambitions in the game. Thank you 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!","meta_description":"In today's episode, LDG is joined by Fort Lauderdale United and Matildas (Australia WNT) forward Sophie Harding! We sit down with one of Australia’s risin…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1297,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-women-s-soccer-podcast-6589593/episodes/fort-lauderdale-united-s-sophie-harding-on-getting-her-first-matildas-call-up-and-usl-transfer/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-women-s-soccer-podcast-6589593/fort-lauderdale-united-s-sophie-harding-on-getting-her-first-matildas-call-up-and-usl-transfer.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}