NWSL's Best XI Presented by Mastercard Podcast with Aly Wagner

NWSL's Best XI Presented by Mastercard Podcast with Aly Wagner

As the exciting 2023 NWSL season comes to a close, join Aly Wagner, former US Women’s National Team player and two-time Olympic gold medalist, as she talks to some of the NWSL’s Best XI Presented by Mastercard Honorees. She sat down with several of these players, including Jaedyn Shaw, Jane Campbell, Sarah Gorden, and many more, to learn about their exceptional seasons, their goals for the future, and their priceless moments.

Episodes

November 28, 2023 32 mins

Aly Wagner sits down with Portland Thorns midfielder Sam Coffey, a NWSL's Best XI Presented by Mastercard honoree, to discuss how she strives to impact every moment of the game, her early success in the league, and the season's highs and lows.

 

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Aly Wagner connects with Angel City FC midfielder Savannah McCaskill, one of NWSL's Best XI Presented by Mastercard for 2023. They discuss Angel City's wild season, her competitiveness, and her goals for the off-season.

 

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November 27, 2023 16 mins

Aly Wagner sits down with Washington Spirit defender Samantha Staab to discuss her inclusion in the NWSL's Best XI Presented by Mastercard for 2023, the season's highs and lows, and her back line.

 

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November 27, 2023 19 mins

Aly Wagner connects with San Diego Wave and Canadian National Team goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan to discuss her inclusion in the NWSL's Best XI Presented by Mastercard for 2023, her outstanding season, and how difficult conversations propelled San Diego to the NWSL Shield.

 

 

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November 27, 2023 19 mins

Aly Wagner and San Diego Wave midfielder/forward Jaedyn Shaw sit down to discuss her inclusion in NWSL's Best XI Presented by Mastercard for the 2023 season, her rapid ascent in the league, and her drive to improve.

 

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November 27, 2023 10 mins

Aly Wagner sits down with Angel City FC defender M.A. Vignola, one of the NWSL's 2023 Best XI Presented by Mastercard. They discuss why she played abroad before joining the NWSL, her recent call up to the USWNT, and how Angel City turned their season around.

 

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November 27, 2023 19 mins

Aly Wagner spends some time with Racing Louisville and USWNT midfielder Savannah DeMelo to discuss her inclusion on NWSL's Best XI Presented by Mastercard for the 2023 season, the difficult transition from this year's World Cup back to league play, and the teammates she looks up to.

 

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November 27, 2023 15 mins

Aly Wagner and Angel City FC defender Sarah Gorden connect to discuss her inclusion in NWSL's Best XI Presented by Mastercard for the 2023 season, her physical and mental journey back from last year's ACL injury, and Angel City's pivot mid-season.

 

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November 27, 2023 18 mins

Aly Wagner sits down with Houston Dash's goalkeeper Jane Campbell, one of NWSL's 2023 Best XI Presented by Mastercard honorees. They discuss her stellar season, how she prepares for every game, and which strikers are the most deceptive.

 

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November 27, 2023 17 mins

Aly Wagner connects with Washington Spirit forward Ashley Hatch to discuss her inclusion in NWSL's 2023 Best XI presented by Mastercard, her 2023 season with the Washington Spirit, and what she's looking forward to next season and beyond.

 

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