Cat Macario on Chelsea's title race, the different sides of Emma Hayes, & ACL injuries | Friendlies

On this week's "Friendlies", Sam Mewis speaks with Chelsea and USWNT forward Catarina Macario about the dramatic WSL title race between Manchester City and Chelsea that will be decided on the final matchday. They also talk about playing together on the U.S. National Team, what to expect from Emma Hayes taking over, and what Cat learned about herself during her long journey back from ACL injury.
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[@piemacri]

Another great interview. The players seem so at ease with Sam and respect her resume and her knowledge of the game.

[@couturecriminal8330]

Sam Mewis is a legend my favourite USWNT player of all time her ability to listen to what people say is incredible and articulate and breakdown the game as someone who watches the WSL is better than all journalists in the UK she is class🔥👆

[@nataliatmontano2708]

Omgosh, this interview got me. These are such a testament to who you are to the whole of the women's game, Sam! I believe her 100%, she only did this interview for you. And her kind words at the end actually had me in tears! What a gracious girl Cat is, thank you for giving us this opportunity to peek into who these players are off the field, Sam.

[@01FozzyS]

Great interview with Cat, Sam! Have followed her game since her days here at Stanford. I'm glad she weathered those almost two years and came back even stronger. I hope she makes the 18.

[@erl92]

Cat was great, I wish the interview went longer

[@bfavaro1]

😭🥹 omg she’s too sweet! Cheering her on this week!

[@MKelly-pm1np]

The timing of Cat and Mallory coming back in time for Emma taking the helm with be so exciting. Can’t wait to see what Emma does with all of the young talent, Jaedyn, Trinity, Sophia, Olivia, Alyssa Thompson etc.

[@ckmeh9974]

Macario seems like such a sweet and genuine person. It's not great watching her score on my team but she's a baller so what can ya do 😅. Great interview as always

[@RJ420NL]

Hell yes, I'm so glad Cat is back on the pitch. I really, really, REALLY hope to see Cat, Sophia and Mallory on the front line this summer in Paris. With Lindsey, Olivia, Jaedyn and hopefully Rose in the midfield. And Crystal, Emily and Naomi in the back. And of course the great Alyssa Naeher in goal. The U.S. would be unstoppable. They'd be back to beating their opponents by multiple goals instead of barely squeaking by and losing to Mexico.

[@heidiayers2124]

Another great interview Sam 👏. So informative yet fun and sweet with stories. ❤ The channel

[@aboynam3dblu3]

Love

[@Person-zx9rb]

So so much insight from both of you. Cat talking about Sam made me tear up just a little. keep doing what you're doing!

[@Person-zx9rb]

also beyond excited for the episode with DVD, two legendary midfielders chatting, what a dream.

[@PaulLe-jk4uq]

Great interview with Cat Macario,Sam! Cat is so sweet. On the pitch she really is a smart, skillful and creative player. Hope she’ll be fully healed and playing even better than before . Best wishes this weekend game Cat Macario! Go Chelsea!!! 🌹💖⚽️🇺🇸👍🤩

[@lausy5115]

Cat’s so great and an asset for The Blues 💙 Emma coaching her and the US team is going to be lit! Great I/V again 👏 TY 🫶

[@lisavowell8679]

As a former softball player and one who didn’t know this game called soccer. I have turned into a huge fan of the this game due to players like you and Becky. Love love love this podcast. Thanks Sam Mewis for letting us into this fabulous world of Women’s Soccer.

[@JennniferLeeKerns]

Cat is right, Sam is crushing it with this pod and adding a new dimension to the women’s game- the person behind the player!!! Go Sam

[@janems0120]

Sam you are so amazing at what you do, so just had to make sure to say that to you!

[@joelboriek5971]

Enjoyed the interview. Love Cat, love Chelsea, love Emma and love Sam. Keep up the good work!

[@abbydemissie6849]

Love you Cat 🥰

[@siphenathikoos5569]

Great interview.

[@coconutsurvivor03]

30 seconds ago?! Damn! Great episode 👍🏽 hope her scratch heals perfectly

[@mpgreer]

Sam, Even when you limp into a room of goofy reporters, you are still the tower of power. We'll follow you anywhere.

[@alansmithee8831]

Hello Sam. Star guests just keep popping up every week. All exciting at the weekend this side of the pond, then the excitement comes your side of the pond. Will Emma be on your show soon? I reckon you had to stop yourself from the inner "Come on City" whilst Blue Moon played at the back of your mind. P.S. The Euros U17 final is England v Spain (that fixture is getting a bit familiar) this weekend. Future stars to get a look at?

[@natrisp6809]

So cute 🥰 loved her comments to you at the end ❤

[@WomensGameMiB]

🥹

[@natrisp6809]

@@WomensGameMiB absolutely love your shows tune in to them all from Hertfordshire in the UK 🇬🇧

[@2195brodie]

As a fan I agree with Cat. Sam these interviews bring us closer to the players and ultimately peaks even more interest in watching. I was hoping you would interview Cat because of her talent and strength to recover from her injury.

[@bebehabcede4333]

Cat!❤❤❤

[@novanights2chevy597]

What's the bronze being Rose gold story?

[@barbieguevara1483]

Sam and Kristie next, please. I wanna know about their injuries, how there feeling about this finale

[@GoJess21]

Thank you for giving me something positive to listen to. I’m getting so freaked about this upcoming election.

[@MKelly-pm1np]

Big Cat!

[@milan...1940]

I'm super excited to see how she does next season when she's fully settled if this is how well she's playing off the back of a 2 yr injury. (Also has anyone else noticed Chelsea's got another set piece specialist on their hands lmao)

[@anoopgopikala8237]

Nice ❤❤❤

[@kostasvasilopoulos4468]

Sam you forgot to mention her fantastic year she had in Lyon and a champions league

[@Riin997]

Next keira or frido rolfo☺️🔥🔥

[@sota_cam]

Up the Chels

[@waterthecan]

sam saying on good vibes that she's cheering for man city and on friendlies saying she's cheering for chelsea 🤣 sam mewis, double agent

[@ajnichol]

Sam is so not rooting for Chelsea this weekend 🤣

[@r2dad282]

Sam was a bit verklempt at the end.....

[@eliedabdab4339]

super happy to see Cat back healthy for the USWNT. not nearly as happy to see she has acquired some of the entitled and obnoxious Chelsea fandom attitude. still at a loss to explain how she can leave a class organization like Lyon for garbage Chelsea. I could tell living in London had a lot to do with her decision, especially if her parents now live with her and obviously don't speak French. I also don't get the hype about Emma, she's excellent about overwhelming the opposition with spending, not sure yet about the quality of her coaching. I was hoping we would hire Bev Priestman instead frankly.

[@tonysoanes7301]

👎👎👎🥳🥳🥳😂😂😂🤢🤢🤢😠😠😠

[@Edwardianschool]

Bev Priestman? You’re either smoking weed or you misspelled Tony Gustavsson.