The Big Game
The Big Game is the podcast for National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and US Women's National Team (USWNT) fanatics. Lianna and Vienna are best friends who break everything down and share their thoughts concerning all things current in the women's soccer world. Reach us at thebiggamepodcast1@gmail.com for inquiries. Twitter @thebiggamepod Tiktok @thebiggamepod Instagram @thebiggamepod
Episodes
November 28, 2024 • 47 mins
The final game of the season: we can hardly believe it! The Orlando Pride took on the Washington Spirit in a 1-0 victory with the goal from Barbra Banda. Our final Pride on the Pitch this season we highlight Carrie Lawerence of the Orlando Pride, and fiancee of Marta. What a power couple! And Pookie of the Week is a little different this week. Pookie this week is Marta's mother, who made the trip to see Marta play for the first tim...
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November 21, 2024 • 49 mins
The NWSL and USWNT world is always full of excitement and surprises! The USWNT just released their roster for their upcoming friendlies against England and the Netherlands, and this roster has left many fans confused. But we will trust Emma Hayes until she gives us a reason not to we guess!
The Washington Spirit knocked out Gotham FC during a 3-0 penalty shootout after a late game equalizer from rookie Hal Hershfelt. The Orlando Pr...
The Washington Spirit knocked out Gotham FC during a 3-0 penalty shootout after a late game equalizer from rookie Hal Hershfelt. The Orlando Pr...
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November 14, 2024 • 53 mins
Have you ever gone to an NWSL quarterfinal match and sat there for almsot three hours due to extra time but all the concessions closed during the 75th minute so now you're hangry but you walk 15 minutes for burger but the kitchen ran out of food so you go across the street and wait two hours for different burger? That was our hangry experience at the Washington Spirit quarterfinal against Bay FC! Don't worry it was pretty exhilarat...
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November 8, 2024 • 47 mins
The final weekend of regular season action has concluded and we’re covering it all this week! Then it’s time to look ahead to this weekends quarterfinal round.
This week Lianna and Vienna are highlighting Bay FC defender, Jen Beattie, for Pride on the Pitch. And who else for Pookie of the Week than Naomi Girma who scored two (almost 3) goals during the international break!
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This week Lianna and Vienna are highlighting Bay FC defender, Jen Beattie, for Pride on the Pitch. And who else for Pookie of the Week than Naomi Girma who scored two (almost 3) goals during the international break!
Catch ya on the flips baes, do something to take care of you...
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October 31, 2024 • 57 mins
Put Ashley Sanchez in! (Don’t worry she listened to us) (And congratulations on the Ballon d’Or)
This week Lianna and Vienna are recapping the USWNT international break and the NWSL Summer Cup finale. Yes, the Summer Cup that is wrapping up at the end of October.
Lianna and Vienna are highlighting Gotham FC goalkeeper Cassie Miller for Pride on the Pitch. And who else for Pookie of the Week than Emma Sear who has quickly made her m...
This week Lianna and Vienna are recapping the USWNT international break and the NWSL Summer Cup finale. Yes, the Summer Cup that is wrapping up at the end of October.
Lianna and Vienna are highlighting Gotham FC goalkeeper Cassie Miller for Pride on the Pitch. And who else for Pookie of the Week than Emma Sear who has quickly made her m...
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October 24, 2024 • 50 mins
Everyone was feeling all the emotions this week, from the unexpected fight in the Washington Spirit vs Chicago Red Stars game, to Kelley O’Hara’s retirement ceremony. Plus, there were happy emotions for Chawinga making NWSL history, scoring against every opponent in a single season, and first time USWNT call ups for Emma Sears, Yazmeen Ryan, and Alyssa Malonson.
This week Lianna and Vienna are highlighting ACFC right back Merritt M...
This week Lianna and Vienna are highlighting ACFC right back Merritt M...
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October 17, 2024 • 58 mins
Orlandos unbeaten streak is unexpectedly ended by the Portland Thorns, Houston Dash beat San Diego wave for the first time ever, Seattle fails to reach playoffs for the first time since 2017, Utah has a dominant win with the first hattrick of the season, Chawinga beats Sam Kerr’s scoring record, and Juan Carlos Amoros is sent off with a straight red card. Did we miss anything? This week was jam packed with chaos.
This week Lianna a...
This week Lianna a...
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October 10, 2024 • 40 mins
This week is full of News You Can Use, most notably is ACFC breaking the league salary cap and being deducted 3 points. This week, Lianna and Vienna are asking the real questions; which NWSL player would do best on Dancing with the Stars? Lianna and Vienna highlight Hannah Betfort for Pride on the Pitch this week, who has had a different path to the NWSL, and is one of this weeks goal scorers!
This week’s games were full of exciti...
This week’s games were full of exciti...
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October 3, 2024 • 59 mins
This week has been full of news, including the iconic Christina Sinclair officially announcing her retirement from professional football, and Katie Meyer’s law being signed in California. For Pride on the Pitch, they highlight Orlando Pride defender Carson Pickett, who has paved the way and advocated for more than just LGBT rights!
This weeks games were full of exciting goals and saves! Lianna, of course, is partial to Ashley Sanch...
This weeks games were full of exciting goals and saves! Lianna, of course, is partial to Ashley Sanch...
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September 26, 2024 • 44 mins
Vienna’s hopes and dreams for Houston are to beat the Orlando Pride and make the whole team Pookie of the Week. We’re manifesting this starting now. Lianna and Vienna’s predictions are a little different this week, meaning Lianna decided to pick the opposite team from Vienna five times... only time will tell who will be correct!
Big News You Can Use coming out of this week was the devastating news of Kelley O’Hara being placed on SE...
Big News You Can Use coming out of this week was the devastating news of Kelley O’Hara being placed on SE...
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September 19, 2024 • 47 mins
NWSL history was made this weekend! Ashley Sanchez became the first player to score against every NWSL club! First she conquers the league... the world next? Amirah Ali also made San Diego wave history, scoring the fastest goal in club history in 27 seconds.
Pride on the Pitch we are highlighting Jess Fishlock, midfielder for Seattle Reign. She has had an amazing career in Seattle since 2013, and also represents Wales at the nation...
Pride on the Pitch we are highlighting Jess Fishlock, midfielder for Seattle Reign. She has had an amazing career in Seattle since 2013, and also represents Wales at the nation...
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September 12, 2024 • 51 mins
Where were you when you heard Alex Morgan was retiring? Alex shocked the Women’s Soccer community when she announced just three days before her club game that it would be her last. Talk about biggest News You Can Use ever! For weeks Pride on the Pitch, Lianna and Vienna highlight Anna Heilferty of the Washington Spirit, and the incredible impact she has made in the DC community!
Alex Morgan has won many incredible awards throughout...
Alex Morgan has won many incredible awards throughout...
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September 5, 2024 • 48 mins
Lianna and Vienna are back to discuss another wild week in the NWSL. For Pride on the Pitch, Lianna and Vienna are highlighting Sinead Farrelly! She has done so much for the NWSL on and off the pitch.
A new Pookie was born this week when center back Abby Dalhkemper scored a goal in her first match with Bay FC. Lianna discusses her recent nightmares where golden boot leader, Chawinga, is scoring against her favorite team. Plus, the...
A new Pookie was born this week when center back Abby Dalhkemper scored a goal in her first match with Bay FC. Lianna discusses her recent nightmares where golden boot leader, Chawinga, is scoring against her favorite team. Plus, the...
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August 29, 2024 • 51 mins
The NWSL is so back! Vienna and Lianna have lots of News You Can Use this week including roster updates and transfers, and the new NWSL CBA! For Pride on the Pitch, Lianna and Vienna highlight the iconic Megan Rapinoe in honor of the Seattle Reign retiring her jersey number.
The NWSL was full of action this weekend! Pookie of the Week is Washington Spirit midfielder who scored the opening goal against the KC Current, and recorded an...
The NWSL was full of action this weekend! Pookie of the Week is Washington Spirit midfielder who scored the opening goal against the KC Current, and recorded an...
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August 15, 2024 • 50 mins
The Olympics have finally wrapped up and our Golden Girls have landed on top! Pookie of the Week is none other than Mallory Swanson, who scored the game winning goal in the gold medal match, while also earning her 100th cap! It is the last installment of Pride in Paris, so Lianna and Vienna highlight women’s football legend Marta!
Lianna and Vienna jump into to previewing the upcoming NWSL matches in two weeks. The NWSL regular seas...
Lianna and Vienna jump into to previewing the upcoming NWSL matches in two weeks. The NWSL regular seas...
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August 9, 2024 • 43 mins
So much soccer has occured this past week and we are here to unpack it all, from the quarter and semifinals of the Olympics, to the last group stage round leading into semifinals of the NWSL Summer cup!
This week's Pride in Paris features Ann-Katrin Berger. She is the phenomenal keeper for Gotham FC and the German WNT. She had an incredible penalty shoot out that sent Germany to the semifinals against the USWNT. This week's Pookie o...
This week's Pride in Paris features Ann-Katrin Berger. She is the phenomenal keeper for Gotham FC and the German WNT. She had an incredible penalty shoot out that sent Germany to the semifinals against the USWNT. This week's Pookie o...
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August 1, 2024 • 52 mins
This week Lianna and Vienna chatting all things Olympics, NWSL, and pride!
This week’s Pride in Paris is Ellie Carpenter, representing Australia at the Olympics! Lianna and Vienna are too excited for Pookie of the Week! Major Pookie energy was coming from Emily Sonnett this week, slotting into different roles wherever the team needs her! What would the team do without her?
Plus, Lianna and Vienna recap the second weekend of the NWS...
This week’s Pride in Paris is Ellie Carpenter, representing Australia at the Olympics! Lianna and Vienna are too excited for Pookie of the Week! Major Pookie energy was coming from Emily Sonnett this week, slotting into different roles wherever the team needs her! What would the team do without her?
Plus, Lianna and Vienna recap the second weekend of the NWS...
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July 25, 2024 • 43 mins
Grab a snack and pop a squat on the couch; there’s a lot of soccer to watch this weekend! This week is the first installment of Pride in Paris! Lianna and Vienna are highlighting Kailen Sheridan, goalkeeper for Team Canada and San Diego Wave FC!
Lianna and Vienna recap the first weekend of the NWSL Summer Cup. It was a wild ten game weekend full of goals and penalty shoot outs!
Then it is finally Olympic opening weekend! The USWNT a...
Lianna and Vienna recap the first weekend of the NWSL Summer Cup. It was a wild ten game weekend full of goals and penalty shoot outs!
Then it is finally Olympic opening weekend! The USWNT a...
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July 18, 2024 • 45 mins
NWSL regular season has officially come to a pause, so Lianna and Vienna are looking ahead to the Olympics and the inaugural NWSL Summer Cup. Lianna and Vienna discuss USWNT Olympic alternate goalkeeper, Jane Campbell, for Pride on the Pitch this week and her incredible career!
It is finally time to dive deeper into Emma Hayes’ Olympic roster selection. Lianna and Vienna discuss the players they are excited to watch, and the player...
It is finally time to dive deeper into Emma Hayes’ Olympic roster selection. Lianna and Vienna discuss the players they are excited to watch, and the player...
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July 11, 2024 • 42 mins
Lianna and Vienna are back recapping the final weekend of the NWSL regular season before the international break! Lianna and Vienna discuss Tobin Heath for Pride on the Pitch this week and all of her incredible accomplishments.
This weekend was an incredible bunch of games and goals. Notably, Mal Swanson and Ashley Sanchez continue their scoring streaks, and Rose Lavelle scores a beauty! The biggest game of the weekend was when KC ...
This weekend was an incredible bunch of games and goals. Notably, Mal Swanson and Ashley Sanchez continue their scoring streaks, and Rose Lavelle scores a beauty! The biggest game of the weekend was when KC ...
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