Megan Rapinoe: Peak, Pressure & Legacy
Gisele Thompson: Writing Her Own Story
Mia Hamm: Before There Was a Path
Sam Coffey: Why Every Team Needs a Player Like Her
n this episode of Life of a Soccer Girl, Evie tells the story of Megan Rapinoe’s journey to the top of women’s soccer — and everything it took to get there. From growing up in California and overcoming family hardship, to battling multiple ACL injuries, Rapinoe’s path was anything but easy. But through resilience, confidence, and a refusal to stay quiet, she became one of the most influential players in the game. This episode dives into: Megan Rapinoe’s early life and soccer beginningsHer comeback from multiple major injuriesThe iconic 2011 World Cup assist vs. BrazilOlympic gold and international successActivism, equal pay, and using her platformThe unforgettable 2019 World Cup performanceWhat it means to peak under pressure At 34 years old, Rapinoe stood on top of the world — Golden Boot, Golden Ball, World Cup champion — proving that greatness doesn’t always follow a straight path. This is more than a soccer story. It’s about resilience, identity, and showing up as your full self — even when the world is watching.
What's it like to have a sister who's just 13 months older than you and plays the same sport? To be on the same teams, go to the same clubs, sign with the same pro team? To make history together but also get compared constantly? Gisele Thompson is 19 years old and one of the highest-paid players in the NWSL. She and her sister Alyssa became the first siblings to start together in an NWSL game and the first to combine for a goal. In this episode, I'm exploring the unique pressure and opportunity of building your career side by side with family—and what it's like to be so young with so much already happening.
Mia Hamm played for the U.S. Women's National Team for 17 years. She won two World Cups and two Olympic gold medals. She scored 158 international goals. But here's what I keep thinking about: for most of her career, there was no professional league. No endorsement deals. No sold-out stadiums. She played when almost no one was watching. In this episode, I'm talking about what it must have been like to be THE pioneer — to carry women's soccer on your shoulders before anyone cared. To build something from nothing. To be the first, so that players like me could have a path to follow. This one's different. It's about gratitude. It's about understanding where women's soccer came from. And it's about saying thank you to the player who changed everything.
Sam Coffey may not always be the loudest or flashiest player on the field, but she’s one of the most important. In this episode of Life of a Soccer Girl, Evie breaks down why Sam Coffey is the kind of player every team needs. From her journey through college soccer to becoming a captain for the Portland Thorns and a trusted midfielder for the U.S. Women’s National Team, Sam’s story is all about consistency, leadership, and doing the work that makes everyone else better. Evie talks about what it means to play in the middle of the field, why defensive midfielders matter so much, and how Sam’s calm presence helped her team win championships and Olympic gold. This episode is a reminder that leadership doesn’t always come with highlight-reel goals — sometimes it looks like showing up, staying ready, and being someone your team can always count on. If you’ve ever wondered how players earn trust, lead quietly, and make a big impact without needing the spotlight, this episode is for you.
Ever wonder what your favorite women’s soccer players are really like—on and off the field? Welcome to Life of a Soccer Girl, the podcast hosted by Evie, a young soccer superfan who brings you the coolest stories, fun facts, and behind-the-scenes moments from the world of the US Women’s National Team. Each week, Evie dives into the life of a different player—how they grew up, how they trained, the challenges they faced, their biggest career moments, and what they do when they’re not scoring goals. From icons like Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan to rising stars making their mark today, this podcast is your front-row seat to the lives of the players who inspire millions. If you love playing soccer, watching soccer, or dreaming about going pro one day… you’re in the right place.New episodes drop every Wednesday.Don’t miss a single one!