{"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. 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Besides becoming the first guest in the history of our podcast who is younger than LDG himself, despite her youth, her pedigree on the pitch and list of records broken off it is immense. Willa made global headlines after playing the full 90 minutes in Sydney FC’s opening match at just 14 years and 312 days old, officially becoming the youngest debutant in A-Leagues history. She followed that up by shattering Sam Kerr’s long-standing record to become the league's youngest-ever goalscorer at 15! Willa has quickly gained attention for her composure, defensive awareness, and maturity playing against experienced professional competition. In this conversation, we talk about her journey into the professional game, balancing soccer at such a young age, her development with Sydney FC and Australia’s youth national team setup, and what she’s learned from her rapid rise in the sport so far. Fresh off her second match at the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup, Willa joins the pod to take listeners behind the scenes of her historic rise. We chat about her earliest soccer memories, how navigating a high-level dual-sport background in both soccer and cricket enhanced her athletic abilities, and the exact thoughts running through her mind during her record-breaking pro debut. Willa also opens up about adjusting to the pressure of top-flight football, what it meant to receive the Junior Matildas call-up, and how she processes taking on a massive leadership role as the squad’s captain. To wrap things up, we look ahead to her short- and long-term objectives with Sydney FC and the Matildas youth setup, followed by a must-listen rapid-fire section where we find out her locker…","meta_description":"In today’s episode, LDG sits down with a true history-maker: Sydney FC defender and Junior Matildas captain, Willa Pearson! 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