NWSL Heat Check: It's HOT!, Man. Utd's historic FA Cup win, NWSL rookies | Good Vibes FC Ep. 10

This week, the vibes are hot. Join Sam and Becky for a very spicy stroll through the latest NWSL action including Portland's 4-0 win and contentious penalty kick vs. Seattle, Kansas City's two shutout week, and Lynn Williams' record-tying goal. They also Olipop Gut Check the NWSL Rookie of the Year candidates, and talk about the epic Man United FA Cup victory and Mary Earps' champagne spraying prowess. Come for the heat, stay for the humidity.
0:00-4:28 Are e-bikers REAL bikers??
4:29-4:51 Heat Check!
4:52-11:30 Portland v Seattle v Handballs?!
11:31-13:40 Kansas City Offensive Prowess
13:41-16:21 NC & being on the road
16:22-17:35 Houston v Angel City
17:36-19:09 Gotham’s Big Scorers
19:10-21:27 Hot League Updates + Ban on Zambia
21:28-23:35 Olipop Gut Check: Way TOO Early Rookie of the Year?
23:36-28:00 FA Cup Final, Its Significance & Memories
28:01-32:13 WSL Match Ups: Coming Down to the Wire!
32:14-37:25 Highlighting New Podcasts + The Power of Content!
37:26-40:50 Should Matches be 90 Minutes?? + Upcoming Games
40:51-43:55 Who would President Becky choose as her running mate?
43:56-46:28 Good Vibes: Soccer History and Shoutout to Sam’s Mom!
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[@user-mu9qe1yi5i]

Naomi Girma was the perfect answer

[@coryphillips5637]

Becky hit the nail on the head, exactly. I've loved the USWNT as a squad for years, but these shows have pulled me deeper into the NWSL than I expected. I'm loving getting these glimpses into the lives of the individual players. Keep up the great work!! (Also, I'm ready to campaign for Sauerbrunn/Girma in 2036! Let's GooOOooOOO!!!!)

[@gretchenlittle6817]

Portland/Seattle game PK hurt my feelings! As a former ref, I hate to see long drawn-out reviews -- ruins the flow of the game. Also, I wonder whether the stop/start aspect contributes to injury risk. Players going full speed have to stand around and wait for the calls -- restarting play perhaps without adequate cooldown and warmup?

[@rosamoran4770]

Love that Lynn will be breaking the record soon… but let’s talk about the fact that Sam Kerr created the record that has held for years after she left the NWSL. I miss seeing her play in the NWSL.

[@nabsol3211]

Yes!!!

[@julianpeavy303]

Funny that Soph Smith is gonna have the record in 1/3 the tim

[@TheRumblewagon]

There shouldn't be such a huge time difference between the VAR review and the actual occurrence on the field. If it's not almost an immediate review, then play should continue. That review delay was absurd.

[@bengreatorex502]

I agree 100%: it helps for fans to know a little about who the players are in terms of their character and how they feel about certain issues, rather than the players are just running around the pitch and all fans know is their name. Within the limits of privacy, I think this is really important.

[@EmDe69]

The Women's Game Pod gets better and better...Kudos! ⚽ 💙 🏆

[@dylanmaxey2531]

Loved Paige Neilson's goal this past weekend, bonus, the teammates joy with her scoring shows how they have embraced her in Houston.

[@nataliatmontano2708]

That's exactly what I got from it, too. 🫶

[@alansmithee8831]

Hello Sam and Becky. Good show. You got it all in this week, so just one thing extra was that I commented before on England U17s at their Euros. They won all three group matches, including against holders France. Tropical Storm formed now and heading in.

[@T.R.75]

great episode. ROY? Bethune or Hershfelt. Hershfelt has been owning midfield for the Spirit. have a great day ladies, let's gooooooo Lynn!!!!! Good Vibes!!!!

[@davidt3956]

VAR breaks should be water breaks. Hopefully, as refs get better with it the breaks will also get shorter. Less time wasting in a game means less added time. Also, your suggestion about better choices of game time will help.

[@BridgeCityPassages]

my fave Podcast - O Captain My captain aka Sauerbrunn and The Tower of Power aka Sammiebananas - LEGENDS!!!

[@piemacri]

Great episode, awesome games for the NWSL this past week. Lynn is going to break the scoring record in the next game! We definitely want more Becky goals! Can we do a book genre theme soon?! It would have to be on a Becky episode.

[@applemnster6309]

I love watching this podcast with a cup of tea, normally I wouldn’t listen to podcasts so I am glad it’s on youtube for me to watch your guys’ gorgeous faces!!!

[@2195brodie]

Sam....I'm an Enduro mountain e biker in BC. So it's even more fun. Beck the Portland game was awesome.

[@randomrandomrandom457]

in the conversation for rookie of the year- houston's avery patterson and amada west are doing some great work

[@kros-lt7mr]

The NWSL has play offs at the end of the season because they don't have any other concurrent tournaments. Europe has the Champions League and England have the FA Cup and the Conti Cup. Well they are the ones I know of anyway. Chelsea had 4 chances to win trophies this year, What do NWSL teams have other than their league? I'm not familiar with any club based competitions in the Americas.

[@joeash7781]

Re: the heat of a game. I went to the Orlando Pride/Bay FC game on Saturday. It was 94* during the day, and I was EXTREMELY not happy about sitting in the Florida sun at 90+ degrees for 2 hours. But the game was at 7PM, and just after the National Anthem, the sun set behind the stadium and it was WONDERFUL. Games later in the evening and lots of water is a great idea. I also think that the VAR time should NOT a be added on at the end of the game-- only injury time or field related add ons. Great job Sammy and Becky.

[@rynejones8513]

VAR time should absolutely be included in stoppage time, because play was stopped...

[@nmikloiche]

Every midwestern’er likely listens at 0.75 speed b/c Sam talks so quickly. I’m a native of the NE and moved to the Midwest 20 yrs ago and people here think I talk fast, which pales in comparison to Sam.

[@nataliatmontano2708]

😂😂😂

[@FunkyOldMedina]

Love the early ROTY talk (Bethune, my pick)… but also, GREAT SHOUTOUT for Kennedy Fuller. Plays way beyond her 17 years and excited to see her grow. Thankful BT is giving her time to grow and not forcing her before she’s ready. Maybe have a Young Player of the Year for those who come in w/o college experience? We will continue to see more enter into the league this way. Casey Stoney is also doing well developing her young talent.

[@nanleekley9091]

Bethune....flame thrower

[@nellygooner8925]

Interview Barbara Banda please

[@davidt3956]

Sadly, no, the game wasn't that close. The Reign as having some serious issues.

[@dannsawyer]

Claire Hutton for roty. It doesn’t always need to be an attacker. She’s 18 and playing against some of the best players in the world.

[@justafan323]

Sam: u are onto something!! 60 min matches has huge upsides! Great idea!

[@Brownie2102]

No, it's so wrong. Suggest not playing in summer instead, like most of the northern hemisphere

[@erobinsonii]

@@Brownie2102 The rest of the world doesn't have to compete with college and professional football (American), basketball and hockey.

[@2195brodie]

Its very important so we can fall in love with players. I relate more and feel like I'm watching my friends play on many teams. Especially the canadain players being spread out all across the world. Yes we care. I even started collecting cards. I got two boxes for mothers day and a card book. 👍⚽🙂

[@danielleizzy17]

What’s Becky’s skincare routine? If she says water I’m going to cry lol

[@stewAC]

Becky, your comment on Portland and Bikes reminds me of Portlandia!! Please tell me you've seen it!?!

[@heidiayers2124]

📢 Go Lynn break that record !!!

[@Savolasavage]

Croix all day she should have been number one draft pick!

[@Theeadia]

Early Roty croix hands down.

[@anoopgopikala8237]

Nice❤ ❤❤

[@veronicalau1734]

That pk against Seattle ruined the game. It could have been such a different outcome. Also, Portland came in super rested meanwhile Seattle was coming off of a three game week. Not cool.

[@WitheringHeights-hi8cn]

Haha--Fishlock is a constant diver and complainer.

[@veronicalau1734]

The pk against Seattle ruined the flow of the game. The game could have had a totally different outcome. Also, Portland came in super rested meanwhile Seattle was coming in off of a three game week.

[@Brownie2102]

Ewww, shorter than 90 minute games. Could NWSL just go by a winter schedule instead? Although clubs would be forced to have adequate grounds in winter.

[@Gbc666]

Still can’t both my United team won the fa cup

[@richardkincaid3657]

What modo hot show....

[@allisonkeefe5949]

I work in field hockey and we just recently switched from 30 minute halves to 15 minute quarters. I think that soccer should make the switch to 20-25 minute quarters as well

[@Brownie2102]

Is that just in the hot countries then? It's not really required in Northern Europe. Or even southern Europe unless its particularly hot

[@rynejones8513]

no...