BFFR with Sydney Leroux & Ali Riley

Professional soccer stars Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley are calling it like they see it. BFFR is all about the highs, lows, and unfiltered moments on and off the field. From wild travel stories to hot takes and hard convos — with a little chaos and a lot of laughs — they’re saying what everyone’s thinking. Drop a voicemail, spill your tea, and be for real.

Episodes

Weddings, Regrets & Why the Name STAYS

June 23, 2025 • 46 mins

Ali had a wedding. Syd had a divorce. And neither of them is changing their last name on the back of a jersey—ever. This week, the girls go all in on wedding season: the trends they love, the ones that need to die, and everything that went wrong at Ali’s big day (without her even knowing 😅). They also reveal the moments that made them say BFFR this week—from tech-challenged dads to nearly fighting parents at youth soccer games—and...

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Olympic Hookups, Gold Medals & the Jim Carrey Confession

June 16, 2025 • 43 mins

Olympic hookups?? Oh, we went there. This week, Ali and Syd get real about the Olympic Village—yes, the rumors are true—and one of them may or may not have had a hookup. 👀 Syd looks back on scoring her first Olympic goal and winning gold at just 22, and Ali shares her favorite memories repping New Zealand. They also unpack LA 2028 traffic nightmares and why the Village is basically one big dorm with condoms. Stay tuned until the ...

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BFFR About Mental Health

June 9, 2025 • 44 mins

Sometimes we all need a little help! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts talk about mental health, the NWSL’s new mental leave program, and asking for help when you need it. Sydney and Ali also talk clap backs to sassy social media comments, girl math, athleisure wear, what age is appropriate for dating and whether or not Sydney’s kids will be attending any sleepovers. New episodes of BFFR ...

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Becky Sauerbrunn on Resiliency, Pregnancy, and Romantasy

June 2, 2025 • 53 mins

Becky Sauerbrunn may have retired from the field, but she’s fresh on the air! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts are joined by the U.S. Women’s National Team’s former Captain America, Becky Sauerbrunn! Becky talks about her recent pregnancy announcement, her post-retirement career in broadcasting, whether it’s time for Ali and Sydney to consider retiring, and shares her favorite memories of ...

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Julie Foudy on Motherhood, Affecting Change, and The Three Clap

May 27, 2025 • 53 mins

Julie Foudy is a soccer icon and also so for real! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts are joined by former U.S. Women’s National Team player, World Cup and Olympic gold medal winner, broadcaster, and Angel City F.C. investor Julie Foudy! Julie shares her perspective on the incremental change over the years in women’s sports, the 99ers taking their World Cup celebration tour into their own ha...

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Coach Jackie is For Real About Women’s Sports

May 19, 2025 • 47 mins

Coach Jackie gets real with Ali! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, Ali is joined by Tik Tok sensation Coach Jackie to discuss her viral series, “Is She Gay, or Does She Coach Women’s Basketball?” The two discuss the current era of women’s sports, whether or not the word “women” should be included in things like the World Cup, and why Jackie is not longer answering the question “why should people watch ...

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Being For Real About Motherhood

May 12, 2025 • 48 mins

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts dive into the realities of motherhood, being an aunty, and the journey to becoming a mom. Ali interviews Syd about her parenting style, what its been like being a professional athlete and a mom of two, and if she thinks PET MOMS are moms, too! Ali also shares more about her perspective on family planning and gives and update on her IVF j...

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Syd and Ali Are Best Friends For Real

May 5, 2025 • 47 mins

Syd & Ali are best friends FOR REAL! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts are talking female friendships – both on and off the field. Ali and Sydney share how women supporting women helps in every aspect of life - both as professional athletes and in their romantic relationships. Ali even shares how her friendship with Sydney SAVED her wedding day! PLUS we get their W’s and L’s of the week and...

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Facing It, Childhood Idols, and Soccer Mount Rushmore

April 28, 2025 • 47 mins

It’s finally here – the BFFR podcast! On the very first EVER episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts are holding nothing back. They talk about how BFFR came to be, Sydney’s recent break from soccer, and how stoked she and Ali are to be back on the field together again. Ali and Sydney dive into their childhood heroes, how the women’s game has changed over their lifetimes, and what the future holds for profession...

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Introducing BFFR with Sydney Leroux & Ali Riley

April 18, 2025 • 1 min

BFFR with Ali Riley & Sydney Leroux is a podcast for anyone who’s ever been called too much, too loud, too real, too emotional, too honest—Sydney and Ali have heard it all. But ‘too much’ is exactly the right amount. BFFR is where our hosts get to be unapologetically themselves—funny, bold, unfiltered—and finally saying out loud what they’ve been saying behind the scenes for years. If you’ve ever said, ‘I probably shouldn’t say thi...

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