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This is The Line. The show for anyone who wants to reach their full potential.
Every week, Dr Kristen Holmes gives you next level access to athletes, coaches, and experts, and together they solve the hardest problems facing high performers and break them down into actionable steps, tools, and mindsets so that you can step over any line.
Instagram: @theline.show
Lioness Jess Carter: America Shocked Me and The Truth About the Euros Abuse!
The Line with Dr Kristen Holmes
1 hour 23 minutes
3 weeks ago
Lioness Jess Carter: America Shocked Me and The Truth About the Euros Abuse!
Jess Carter is one of the most resilient defenders in women’s football, playing for Chelsea FC Women, the England Lionesses, and now Gotham FC. After making her pro debut at just 16, she rose through the ranks to become a Women’s Euros champion, and continues to dominate at the highest levels of international football. But behind the success lies a deeper story. From navigating racism in front of the world to redefining professionalism in women’s football, Jess shares the moments that nearly broke her and the choices that helped her rise.
In this powerful conversation with Dr Kristen Holmes, she explains:
Why she never saw football as just a job
The brutal transition from Birmingham to Chelsea’s elite culture
How COVID unexpectedly reshaped her fitness and focus
Why she decided to transfer to Gotham FC in the NWSL
Her experience with racism during the Euros and why she finally spoke up
What it’s really like playing with and against her partner Ann-Katrin Berger
Why the past year has been the hardest one yet in her career
What is means to win on the world’s biggest stages
Whether you’re an aspiring athlete, a football fan or looking to improve your own athletic performance, Jess Carter shares the practical steps, mindset shifts, and honest insights she’s learned from being a champion.
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(00:00) Introduction
(02:13) Becoming a Pro Footballer for Birmingham City WFC
(07:26) The Pressure to be a Professional as a Teen
(10:51) Making the Jump to Chelsea FC Women
(15:24) Breaking Into the Chelsea First Team
(18:23) Emma Hayes' Impact on Player Training at Chelsea
(22:45) Jess Carter's Journey with the England Lionesses
(23:31) Winning UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Against Spain
(25:54) What Makes Jess Carter's Playing Style Unique
(27:22) What Winning Means on the Biggest Stages
(29:08) Addressing the Racist Abuse During the Women's Euros
(33:45) Jess Carter’s Message to Her Online Abusers
(36:28) How Elite Teams Build a Winning Culture
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(42:13) Jess Carter’s Transfer to Gotham FC and the NWSL
(48:09) Navigating Her Relationship with Teammate Ann-Katrin Berger
(54:09) The Differences of Women’s Football in the UK vs the US
(58:00) How Gotham FC Turned a Tough Season Into a Championship Run
(01:01:25) Gotham's Championship Game vs Washington Spirit
(01:06:14) The Lionesses and Mary Earps' Book Controversy
(01:10:18) What's Next for Jess and the English National Team
(01:12:14) How Jess Carter Keeps Her Passion for the Game
(01:14:26) Advice for Young Athletes and Their Parents
(01:18:41) Kristen Breaks Down the Conversation
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The Line with Dr Kristen Holmes
This is The Line. The show for anyone who wants to reach their full potential.
Every week, Dr Kristen Holmes gives you next level access to athletes, coaches, and experts, and together they solve the hardest problems facing high performers and break them down into actionable steps, tools, and mindsets so that you can step over any line.
Instagram: @theline.show
