Congrats to Lo’eau LaBonta, Pasta Power Moves, and the Road to TST

Lo’eau LaBonta is finally getting her USWNT moment — and could make history. This week, Lori and Christina dive into the Emma Hayes callups, preview the team’s friendlies, and get a surprise visit from Heather O’Reilly. She joins live from the dentist’s office to share the inside story of Como 1907, life as a team exec, and how her job in Italian football began with an 8–1 loss and a pasta party. Plus: the TST preview, tournament costs, and a chaotic candy confession.

⏱️ Time Code Highlights – The Soccer Podcast USA (May 27th Episode)

0:00 – Welcome Back! Chaos, Calendar Confusion & Secret Guest Teased

1:44 – Lori’s Hair Evolution + Christina Proposes an “Awkward Meter”

2:48 – Candy Confessions: Werther’s, Gummy Worms & Scuffed Rims

4:25 – LIVE from the Dentist: Heather O’Reilly Joins the Show

5:58 – Weekend Wins: Arsenal Women & UNC Lacrosse Titles

6:38 – Lori’s TST Team: GM Mode, Multi-Club Life, and Michelle Kang Jokes

7:39 – The Road to TST: From Underdogs to Defenders of the Crown

10:12 – What It Really Costs to Field a TST Team (Spoiler: It’s a Lot)

13:48 – Women’s Soccer Economics: What Players Should Know

15:22 – Pasta, Fabregas & Como 1907: Heather’s Italian Job

18:07 – Building a Club Abroad: Challenges, Culture, and a 5-Year Plan

20:26 – Dream Stadium on Lake Como & Heather’s Vision for Serie A

22:00 – Tampa Preseason Invite? Christina Shoots Her Shot

23:41 – Will Heather Come Out of Retirement Again?

24:31 – TST Strategy: Target Scoring, Sub Patterns & Veteran Wisdom

25:44 – Champions League Pride: Arsenal Wins, Tar Heels Shine

27:20 – Ref Storytime: Heather, Offside, and the 5-Minute Stare

30:01 – Leadership Lessons & Adjusting Abroad

31:03 – "It Started with Pasta": How the Italian Deal Was Born

31:38 – Ask the Ref: Why Offside Flags Are Delayed (And Why It's Fine Now)

33:43 – USWNT Call-Ups: The Lo’eau LaBonta Era Begins

36:21 – Youth, Veterans, and the Emma Hayes Development Pipeline

37:40 – Expanded Player Pool = No More Complacency

38:52 – Contract Culture Shift: No More "Locked-In" Status

40:22 – China v USA Preview: A Resurgent Rivalry

41:51 – USMNT Chatter: Culture Reset & Clock Ticking

43:39 – Summer of Soccer: What’s Coming Up

44:46 – Lori’s Travel Plans & TST Prep

46:01 – Shoutout: Tampa Bay Sun Clinch Playoffs & Sell Out Again

46:57 – Signing Off: Birthday Month, Werther’s Wisdom, and What’s Next

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