Christina's Cup Runneth Over

Christina Unkel brings the USL Super League trophy to the podcast — and yes, it’s been filled up

Christine Cupo checks in mid-drive, in-makeup, and on her way to a comeback game from a brutal ACL/MCL tear. She talks about the mental and physical cost of returning to play, the joy of 3v3, and why she might start a burner account for fake women’s soccer transfers.

Meanwhile, Lori Lindsey says her share of the $1 million TST winnings is officially gone — and she’s headed to Italy.

Also in this episode:

⚽ Tampa’s boat parade celebration

🦵 a full breakdown of elite athlete candy choices

📈 Why Serie A Feminile is the next breakout league

🌊 NWSL heads into summer break

🧠 Is anyone paying attention to the the Club World Cup ? Take 2

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What’s your emotional support snack — and what soccer are you watching this summer?

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⏱️ Time‑Coded Highlights:

00:00 – Christina opens with the trophy: Tampa Bay Sun are champions 🏆

01:10 – Lori crashes the intro: “This should be the CBS podcast!”

02:26 – Christine Cupo joins mid-drive, heading to her first 3v3 since ACL surgery

04:30 – Wearing A3 makeup and ready to foul: Cupo’s game prep 😂

06:54 – What’s lighting Cupo up? NWSL evolution, USL growth, Italy rising 🇮🇹

08:40 – Lori: “Serie A women is going to explode. Watch this space.”

10:05 – Christina on how USL is diversifying the American game

12:36 – “Drinking from a firehose” — why the Club World Cup fell flat

14:10 – The dream job dilemma: Cupo almost misses transfer rumors more than matches

16:34 – “You get paid to talk about football” — Cupo on playing post-injury

19:43 – How Cupo first fell in love with the game

22:27 – Scholes, pageants, and Werther’s: generational soccer memories

24:12 – The elite athlete’s candy drawer: emotional support Skittles 🍬

25:22 – Lori’s share of the $1M prize becomes an Italian vacation

26:09 – Christina: “I’ll probably end up living in Italy”

27:00 – The Tampa boat parade: Champa Bay gets another trophy flotilla

29:00 – Will they etch our names on the trophy?

30:41 – Most proud moment? Grit, hurricanes, and selling out the final

33:04 – Stadium dreams: Tampa’s new stadium includes a poolside view

40:06 – Lori previews NWSL's final weekend before summer break

41:20 – Can Tampa go two‑for‑two? The women’s summer of soccer rolls on 🌞

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