{"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":"Gotham FC's Queens Classic Was A Grand Slam: Here's Why","slug":"gotham-fc-s-queens-classic-was-a-grand-slam-here-s-why","published_at":"2026-07-16T17:30:46+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-women-s-soccer-podcast-6589593/gotham-fc-s-queens-classic-was-a-grand-slam-here-s-why","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-women-s-soccer-podcast-6589593","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/the-womens-soccer-podcast/2996163","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/content.rss.com/episodes/225745/2996163/the-womens-soccer-podcast/2026_07_16_17_30_36_930cfd88-fc89-4b36-bacb-b84ee0429fa3.mp3","summary":"Gotham FC just played their first-ever regular season match inside New York City proper, and 42,175 fans showed up to Citi Field to watch it happen. In this episode, LDG breaks down why the Queens Classic was a genuine grand slam moment for the club, even though the ninety minutes on the field left plenty to be desired. He walks through the business case first: a new NYC women's sports attendance record, set not in ideal conditions but through 90-degree heat and an active wildfire smoke advisory, four days before a men's World Cup Final just miles away at MetLife. He connects that turnout directly to the club's recently announced 2028 move to Etihad Park, arguing this was less a one-off spectacle and more a stress test the club needed to pass. From there, LDG gets into the emotional storylines of the night, including Sam Kerr's long-awaited return to the club where her NWSL career first took off, and what her ovation from a sold-out crowd signals about the fanbase Gotham is building in Queens. He also doesn't shy away from the rough patches: a chewed-up outfield-turned-pitch that caused multiple stumbles, a scrappy and largely uneventful second half, and a scary early exit for Jordynn Dudley after back-to-back knocks to the head. LDG makes the case for why \"grand slam\" still holds up as the right label even when the on-field product wasn't great, and closes by looking ahead to Gotham's next test hosting Seattle Reign at Icahn Stadium, plus what Washington's now five-game scoreless skid against Gotham means for a probable third straight playoff meeting between the two sides. 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…","meta_description":"Gotham FC just played their first-ever regular season match inside New York City proper, and 42,175 fans showed up to Citi Field to watch it happen. 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