Soccer Bedtime Stories
Support the Show Welcome to "Soccer Bedtime Stories," a collection of captivating tales that will transport you to the heart of the beautiful game. Fall asleep to stories of some of the most memorable matches, goals, and moments of individual brilliance. Explore unforgettable matches featuring legends like Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, iconic goals from Mbappe, and moments of sheer brilliance from teams like Liverpool and Barcelona. Join us as we unravel the captivating narratives of players like Sophia Smith, Sam Kerr, and the powerhouse USWNT. So snuggle up, close your eyes, and let the power of soccer whisk you away to a world where dreams are woven with the game's rhythm. *** Do you have an idea for a bedtime story? Submit your ideas for matches, players or big events in the comments. ***Find us on Instagram: MySoccerBedtime ***Join the community on www.soccerbedtimestories.com
Episodes
Settle in and get cozy — tonight’s Soccer Bedtime Story celebrates NJ/NY Gotham FC’s historic 2025 NWSL Championship victory. In this soothing, storybook-style recap, we take listeners through Gotham’s incredible playoff run, their underdog rise as the first-ever No. 8 seed to win the NWSL title, and the unforgettable night when Rose Lavelle scored the decisive goal to crown Gotham champions once again...
In this episode of Soccer Bedtime Stories, we step into the life of one of the most famous players in football history, David Beckham.
We start in a small working-class house in Chingford, London, where a skinny kid with a big dream spends hours in the back garden kicking a ball with his dad. Kids will hear how young David Beckham goes from local teams like Ridgeway Rovers to signing schoolboy forms with Manchester Uni...
The Soccer Boot is a Halloween special from Soccer Bedtime Stories—a spooky, soccer-infused fable inspired by W. W. Jacobs’s “The Monkey’s Paw.”
A storm lashes St. Mary’s. An old teammate brings a battered golden boot and a warning: three wishes—and a price. In this short horror fiction episode, a father, a mother, and a rising striker learn what the pitch remembers…and what it won’t forgive.
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Hello there, soccer friend. Tonight on Soccer Bedtime Stories, we’re traveling to Brazil. To the sun-soaked streets of Praia Grande, where a little boy with a squishy ball and a big smile would grow up to become one of the most famous footballers in the world: Neymar Jr.
From his early days playing futsal in small courts to lighting up stadiums with FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and now Al Hilal in Saudi Ara...
In this episode of Soccer Bedtime Stories, we tell the inspiring bedtime story of Chloe Kelly, the England Lioness who scored the legendary winning goal at Euro 2022 and helped the Lionesses lift Euro 2025. From her childhood in Hanwell as the youngest of seven, sharpened in the tough football cages of Southall, to her long train rides to Arsenal, her time at Manchester City, her injury comeback, and her glory at Wemb...
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Step into the world of Soccer Bedtime Stories with this inspiring episode, Icons: Zinedine Zidane. From the crowded streets of Marseille to the shining lights of World Cup finals and Champions L...
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Before he was the smiling magician who lit up Barcelona and lifted the World Cup, Ronaldinho was just a boy from Porto Alegre, Brazil — juggling a ball in his yard, dribbling past his dog Bombom, and holding onto a promise he once whispered: “I’m going to play for Brazil.”
In this episode of Soccer Bedtime Stories, we journey through Ronaldinho’s incredible life — fro...
In this inspiring episode of Soccer Bedtime Stories, we follow the remarkable rise of Michelle Agyemang, the teenage striker whose calm composure and clutch finishing helped England reach the Euro 2025 Final.
From her early days growing up in South Ockendon, to scoring for Arsenal at just 16, to delivering dramatic equalising goals against Sweden and Italy, Michelle’s journey is one of quiet courage, family pride, and ...
Tuck in for tonight’s Soccer Bedtime Story as we follow the extraordinary journey of Ewa Pajor—from chasing a ball across a Polish farm to becoming captain of Poland’s national team at UEFA Euro 2025.
Born outside a small spa town, Ewa trained against a barn wall, outscored the boys, and overcame homesickness and vision loss to become one of Europe’s most feared strikers. With 136 goals at Wolfsburg, a record-breaking ...
This tribute story is for all those whom Diogo Jota touched.
It is strange to feel connected to a person most of us have never met. Although, I suppose our connection to him is what binds us.
As we were reading about Diogo's life, one thing was clear. Whether he was in Porto, Wolverhampton, Liverpool or with the Portugese National Team, Diogo was able to build close bonds with those around him. So many remembered h...
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Discover the incredible true story of Zlatan Ibrahimović, one of the boldest and most iconic strikers in world football, in this inspiring bedtime podcast episode. “Origins: Zlatan – The Lion from Malmö” takes listeners on a journey from the concrete courtyards of Sweden to the grandest stadiums across Europe.
Born to immigrant parents and raised in the tough neighborhood of R...
Discover the inspiring true story of Pelé—the greatest soccer player of all time—in this heartwarming episode of Soccer Bedtime Stories. In “Origins: Pelé,” young listeners and families will follow the incredible journey of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, from playing barefoot with a ball made of socks on the streets of Brazil to winning the FIFA World Cup at just 17 years old.
We journey back to the 1950's to witne...
Join us on Soccer Bedtime Stories as we journey through the inspiring origin story of Trinity Rodman, one of soccer’s brightest young stars. From the tranquil shores of Newport Beach, California, where Trinity's dreams first took shape, to becoming the youngest player drafted into the NWSL by the Washington Spirit, this episode captures her incredible path marked by passion, perseverance, and resilience.
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Journey back to the humble beginnings of one of football's greatest icons—Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo's story is about perseverance, passion, and determination, born on February 5, 1985, in the modest, mountainous neighborhood of Santo Antonio, Funchal, Madeira. Listen along as we uncover Ronaldo’s early struggles, from his father Jose’s guidance at local club Andorinha to overcoming emotional fragility and e...
It’s the season finale of Soccer Bedtime Stories, and we’re ending on a high note with the legendary journey of Mohamed Salah – The Egyptian King!
From the dusty streets of Nagrig, Egypt, to the bright lights of Anfield, Salah’s story is one of perseverance, passion, and pure magic on the pitch. In this episode, we’ll explore his grueling nine-hour journeys just to train as a young boy, his rise through the ranks of Eu...
🎧 Soccer Bedtime Stories: Naomi Girma – From Maleda to Chelsea, The Defender Who Inspires
Drift off to sleep with the incredible journey of Naomi Girma, a trailblazing soccer star who went from playing barefoot with Maleda Soccer to becoming the calm, commanding defender breaking records and now joining Chelsea FC. This bedtime story takes you on a magical journey through Naomi’s rise—from her humble beginnings to win...
🎧 Soccer Bedtime Stories: Cole Palmer - The Boy Who Dreamed
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Drift off to sleep with the inspiring story of Cole Palmer, the boy from Wythenshawe who turned his soccer dreams into reality. From kicking a ball at the age of four to dazzling fans at Stamford Bridge, this bedtime tale takes you on a magical journey through Cole’s rise to stardom. Learn how he went from a small grassroots club to ...
Join Soccer Bedtime Stories for a magical recap of 2024’s greatest soccer moments. From Marta’s legendary semifinal goal to Jürgen Klopp’s heartfelt Liverpool farewell, this special episode celebrates the year’s iconic triumphs and unforgettable narratives.
Relive Wrexham’s inspiring rise, Real Madrid’s 15th Champions League title led by the brilliance of Vinícius Júnior, and Aitana Bonmatí’s masterful season that crow...
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As the stars twinkle above and the world grows quiet, join us for a tale of resilience, belief, and the boundless possibilities of the human spirit. Tonight, we journey to the legendary Camp Nou, where FC Barcelona rewrote football history in a night filled with drama, passion, and unforgettable magic.
In this episode, we revisit La Remontada—the extraordinary 2017 Champions League comeback against...
Welcome to Soccer Bedtime Stories, where the beautiful game meets the magic of storytelling! In this episode, "From MetroStars to Red Bulls: A Journey of Resilience and Triumph," we dive into the captivating 30-year history of the New York Red Bulls. From their humble beginnings as the MetroStars to becoming one of Major League Soccer’s most enduring teams, this story is packed with unforgettable moments, le...
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