The SoccerGirl Podcast is your go-to mix of laughs, real talk, and insider insight into the lives of professional women’s soccer players, on and off the field. Hosted by SoccerGirl founders Alanna Locast and Shannon O’Connell, the show delivers everything from relatable stories about their college soccer days and the realities of being a female athlete, to advice from experts of the game, to hot takes on the latest soccer news and inspiring interviews with NWSL and USWNT stars. Whether you’re chasing your next goal (literally or figuratively) or not, this podcast will fire you up to level up your game and mindset.
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The SoccerGirl Podcast is your go-to mix of laughs, real talk, and insider insight into the lives of professional women’s soccer players, on and off the field. Hosted by SoccerGirl founders Alanna Locast and Shannon O’Connell, the show delivers everything from relatable stories about their college soccer days and the realities of being a female athlete, to advice from experts of the game, to hot takes on the latest soccer news and inspiring interviews with NWSL and USWNT stars. Whether you’re chasing your next goal (literally or figuratively) or not, this podcast will fire you up to level up your game and mindset.
266. From Doubt to Dream: Nealy Martin’s Wild Ride to the Pros
The SoccerGirl Podcast
22 minutes
5 months ago
266. From Doubt to Dream: Nealy Martin’s Wild Ride to the Pros
In this episode, we sit down with NWSL defender Nealy Martin for an honest and inspiring convo about the rollercoaster that is professional soccer. From applying to 9–5 jobs while chasing her dream of playing pro, to stepping into goal (twice) during real matches, Nealy’s journey is anything but ordinary.
We talk about:
The moment she almost gave up on soccer — and why she didn’t
How it actually feels to go undrafted and still make it
What it’s like to literally pay to attend a pro tryout
Playing goalkeeper professionally (yes, really)
The mental chaos of getting traded
Her advice to anyone unsure if they should keep going
Whether you’re a young player figuring out your next step, or just love a good underdog story, this one’s for you.
The SoccerGirl Podcast
The SoccerGirl Podcast is your go-to mix of laughs, real talk, and insider insight into the lives of professional women’s soccer players, on and off the field. Hosted by SoccerGirl founders Alanna Locast and Shannon O’Connell, the show delivers everything from relatable stories about their college soccer days and the realities of being a female athlete, to advice from experts of the game, to hot takes on the latest soccer news and inspiring interviews with NWSL and USWNT stars. Whether you’re chasing your next goal (literally or figuratively) or not, this podcast will fire you up to level up your game and mindset.
