{"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":"From NWSL to the Ascent: Shea Groom on Her Next Chapter","slug":"from-nwsl-to-the-ascent-shea-groom-on-her-next-chapter","published_at":"2026-06-29T09:58:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-women-s-soccer-podcast-6589593/from-nwsl-to-the-ascent-shea-groom-on-her-next-chapter","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-women-s-soccer-podcast-6589593","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/the-womens-soccer-podcast/2938650","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/content.rss.com/episodes/225745/2938650/the-womens-soccer-podcast/2026_06_23_17_55_13_ce5f8025-0e81-4118-9a0b-857d75c4e38f.mp3","summary":"Carolina Ascent midfielder Shea Groom sits down to discuss life in the Gainbridge Super League! NWSL Champion and veteran midfielder Shea Groom joins the podcast to share insider insights from her eleven top-flight professional seasons. Discover how her recent transition to Carolina Ascent FC is shaping her veteran leadership role in a new league landscape and uncover her proven strategies for locker room culture, tactical execution, and maintaining a competitive edge at the highest levels of women's soccer.' She shares her initial reaction hearing about a second professional women’s soccer league coming to the United States, what specifically made the Carolina Ascent the right fit, winning the inaugural NWSL Challenge Cup title in the COVID-19 bubble with a very special Houston Dash group. Shea also talks about how she has seen the women’s soccer landscape evolve since her rookie season and what stands out most when you compare the American women’s soccer landscape, NWSL and USL included, then versus where it is today and how both the high's of trophies and lows of injuries taught her resilience, leadership, and maintaining confidence through adversity. Additionally, Shea elaborates on how her team's identity continues to develop, playing in front of the avid Carolina fanbase, how she has stepped into a more prominent leadership/mentorship role of her younger teammates in Carolina, her time in NCAA women's college soccer with Texas Tech, and so much more! 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!","meta_description":"Carolina Ascent midfielder Shea Groom sits down to discuss life in the Gainbridge Super League! NWSL Champion and veteran midfielder Shea Groom joins the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1979,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-women-s-soccer-podcast-6589593/episodes/from-nwsl-to-the-ascent-shea-groom-on-her-next-chapter/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/from-nwsl-to-the-ascent-shea-groom-on-her-next-chapter.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}