ALYSSA NAEHER on her secret to saving penalties and being told she's not a No.1 | Friendlies

[@kathydaniel6000]

Alyssa Naeher is the main reason I watch the National team and Chicago Red Stars. I love her competitiveness!

[@rynejones8513]

Alyssa is incredible. The ideal pro who doesnt seek the limelight while being at the top of her field. Hope she has a smooth journey back to fitness.

[@susanresendez9266]

Who knew Alyssa had this many words in her?!?! Love to hear from her - she is awesome to listen to and such an awesome player!

[@stevesunusual]

Loving the big smiles from Alyssa throughout this interview!

[@01FozzyS]

That RARE Naeher interview! Great stuff,Sam!

[@Shdoeb]

I know!!! Makes them even better :)

[@glennburch1081]

Since winning the gold against Brazil this year there have been a bunch of behind-the-scenes player interviews that have given fans like me a chance to know the players so much better. I am grateful for these interviews and I am grateful for the quality players and coaches that has been assembled for the USWNT. This year was without a doubt A DREAM COME TRUE. Thank you USWNT players and coaches for all the hard work everybody put in then and continue to put in for future club play as well as tournament play. You guys, literally, bought tears to this 67 year-old's eyes during this olympic run. Reminds me of The 1980 Miracle On Ice when the USA defeated Russia for the gold. I feel it is on that level. WE ARE BACK BABY........... RIGHT WHERE WE BELONG!

[@rebeccamurphy2110]

In Alyssa we trust!!!!! Gosh she is such a beast!!!!! As a fellow CTer we LOVE HER!!!!

[@brobear369]

There's so much depth behind Alyssa thoughts, no wonder she's able to translate that depth to her goal keeping. She's the ultimate professional athlete!

[@TheChosenOne42513]

Alyssa is so inspiring we all love her ❤❤

[@FunkyOldMedina]

Second time I’ve seen Alyssa on with Sam and I appreciate her honesty and candor in the safe space provided. Would love to hear her and BeckyS have a conversation…tremendous analytical minds

[@NORTONTANNA]

I absolutely love the fact that the queen,Ali krieger, helped her

[@stephanie.thomas]

Wonderful interview. Alyssa is such a beast on the pitch, and it's great to hear her stories and perspective like this. Thank you, Sam!

[@oshea03]

We don't get enough interviews from her. Such a great interview. Every young player should listen because there's so much amazing advice from Naeher. Thanks Sam!!! ❤

[@laurenbonzell7292]

Sam & staff, as someone who wants to be a sport psych, I’m so thrilled to be hearing such introspective and thoughtful questions directed at players. So cool to actually get to hear what players are thinking/feeling at these huge highs and lows in their careers

[@Shdoeb]

I agree! This is why I love this podcast so much.

[@WomensGameMiB]

Awww thanks!!

[@willcav]

could listen to you both talk forever. great interview thanks sam and alyssa

[@sangerbanger49]

Alyssa is the GOAT!

[@colleenshrawder5649]

Love watching Alyssa play, and love these interviews! Great job Sam!

[@SusanRaphael-j5y]

We are lucky to live in Chicago and have Alyssa as our Goalie and Mall as our forward. Can't wait for Saturday's game at Wrigley! Thanks so much for the interview- love all Alyssa content! Go Red Stars!

[@Shdoeb]

OMG I was so happy to Alyssa’s sweet face when I opened KZbin!! She is my favorite player and the reason I follow the NWSL. I’ve watched her on the national team with the other national team girls for so many years. Hoping she’s back on the pitch soon and doing big things.

[@dylanmaxey2531]

Loved watching Barnhart play in club and country, wish she had more USWNT caps. So happy Alyssa gave props to her. I always wanted to hang and have a casual beer or whatever with Barnhart to hear her take on the world, Naeher gives that same vibe. Thanks for a great interview!

[@daisya3150]

Two legends

[@lookintoforever]

I see Alyssa, i click. Love Alyssa thank you so much for having her on ❤❤❤

[@aboynam3dblu3]

I love Alyssa so much! (said every USWNT fan, because no brainer, duh). That pk did not cross, I’m firmly in the you’ll never convince me camp. Great interview with a great player by a great Mewyy.

[@Shdoeb]

Agreeeed.

[@J-Dub_8]

Phenomenal interview with the world’s most phenomenal goalkeeper 🎉

[@yadthink]

Awesome chat, Sam! So great to hear from Alyssa. Her success this year in shootouts is other-worldly.

[@starsmoon0216]

Alyssa is GOAT! Praying she’s back in time for the Olympics! You guys are both such a pleasure to listen to. Go USA🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@latoyahamilton]

An icon!! Thanks for this interview!!

[@hearmeRoaR10]

Such a rockstar!!!

[@carlmack2188]

i’m viewing this post ‘24 olympics. Congratulations and thank you. You made two to three really big saves vs Brazil, you made big saves every game throughout the tournament; but there was one save in the semi vs Germany where your cognitive to hand/eye was like Bernie Parent (Stanley Cup winning goalie Philadelphia Flyers) A room full of beer drinking male ex jocks just exploded when you made this save, because not only the quickness of your hand/eye coordination but you had to overcome your body leaning the opposite direction. Your great, the USWNT has been such tough heroic warriors for how long? Even in ‘23 WC almost pulled it out. Thank you.

[@DianeChase-k4d]

Great episode, love Alyssa. As a fellow New Englander… you make me proud.

[@TheChosenOne42513]

Alyssa is the goat 🐐

[@jackiedungan8502]

Sam you just keep getting better every week!!!!!

[@hearmeRoaR10]

Let's do it GK Broon and Naeher at a 9!!

[@r2dad282]

Thanks for this interview. I've not been a big Naeher fan over the years. Nothing personal, but the Solo bar for USWNT keeper is very high (just like the Abby Striker bar is very high for a 9). This is the most I've heard her speak, so it good to hear her side of the stories and her thoughts and process for the position. Also, she doesn't strike me as "crazy" the same way keepers in the men's game are stereotypically perceived.

[@pedracine]

Love the Krieger story

[@sungkim6134]

Finally a flaw: a Patriots fan. Human after all. 😅

[@marksoliva2332]

Just listening to how Alyssa made it to throw the 1st pitch...by 30 seconds gave me anxiety D: Great pod!

[@davidt3956]

Once, coming back from overseas, I was supposed to change planes in DC. Weather shut it down. We had to land in Phili to get fuel. I understand. 😄

[@alisamarotta2352]

Awesome interview and it's great to see Alyssa smiling and laughing...despite the injury maybe she needed some downtime

[@nmikloiche]

I always say Alyssa Naeher is the Quiet Storm.... And those are the ones to fear the most...

[@villanella]

alyssa

[@TheChosenOne42513]

Let’s go Sam

[@RJ420NL]

Yay Alyssa! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@lexylewis9638]

She is 🐐🐐🐐

[@vinliberato9218]

Teterboro Airport is in Teterboro, NEW JERSEY

[@emceethatsme]

Sam Mewis saying “Why do you guys think this is hard” about Alyssa taking PKs lives rent free in my head!

[@armslengthaway]

Alyssa is right that Miracle on Ice game wasn’t the final game. They ended up beating Finland (just as difficult) to win gold. The Soviet Union team won Silver, but that is because the format wasn’t as we know now a playoffs.

[@alansmithee8831]

Hello Sam. I cannot help but admire Alyssa as a goalkeeper and I listened to an interview she did with a channel local to her after the World Cup win. As an English listener it was really annoying that the interviewer pointed out, not the final, but just that save of the penalty. I really like how Steph Houghton, who just retired, kept playing despite her husband's illness and if anyone deserved to score the penalty and win a World Cup it was her. I also wished she would win the WSL again, but US fans will have been happy to see Emma win it with Chelsea. Steph's husband, also a footballer, teamed up with a rugby league player, Rob Burrow, to raise awareness of their illness. Rob, who I knew only through friends, died this weekend and I encourage anyone reading this to take a look at his story. There are many tributes on KZbin.

[@WomensGameMiB]

TIL Teterboro is in NEW JERSEY, not New York (or Boston)

[@AdamCooperWood]

Champion.

[@mpgreer]

I want to see an episode of TWG:Cribs. Alyssa Neaher is a giant and her apartment is so tall.

[@FunkyOldMedina]

And YAY… Olipop can isn’t blocking the Kristie Plush anymore!!! Go Olipop!

[@WomensGameMiB]

😉

[@senga1212]

LOL. teterboro is in new jersey. also, if there is enough of a storm that logan is shut down, wouldn't the game be postponed, or at least significantly delayed???

[@anoopgopikala8237]

Nice ❤❤❤

[@pmehler2955]

👍🤩👍

[@thespeedygoalkeeper2025]

She often gets compared to Hope Solo, so I can see why she was getting that feedback.

[@ik1768]

what do yall use to bribe Alyssa to do interviews?

[@janebeech8164]

Love you and the show Sam, but you need to stop calling yourself a "Boomer". It's kind of offensive to actual boomers.

[@slimeninja2801]

Alyssa is one of my idols. She is the one who has gotten me to believe in myself and be the best I can on the field when I play soccer and especially in goal.⚽️🥅