Tobin Heath and Christen Press - “Not Fazed. Not Bothered.” with Alyssa Naeher | Episode 9

Tobin and Christen are joined by football royalty, a legend from the USWNT Olympic roster, goalkeeper, and friend, Alyssa Naeher. In this episode, Tobin and Christen do an overview of the current state of the NWSL. What makes it so exciting, what separates it from other leagues and what teams they predict will make a run at the championship. Then, America’s iconic goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher joins them in the studio to talk about her earliest memories playing with Tobin, how she got the nickname “Uncle,” her approach to keeping a level head in the net, why she continued to play after a devastating injury, a look back at her Olympic gold medal performance and so much more. Plus, a conversation about Alyssa’s approach to finances in Money Matters brought to you by Ally and of course, Community Questions! And remember, take advantage of the 50% off sale to join the Re-Inc membership with promo code TRS50!
00:26 - Daily Discussion
8:49 - Guest Introduction
9:21 - Alyssa Naeher Interview Part 1
32:50 - Community Questions
38:44 - Alyssa Naeher Interview Part 2 - Money Matters Sponsored by Ally Financial
46:56 - Alyssa Naeher Interview Part 3
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[@jsp1701]

Naeher on Re:Cap + AKB interviewed by Sam? did somebody secretly declare Sept 5 to be International Keeper Day??😅 what a plentiful bounty of baddassery💪🥳

[@rondo365]

Alyssa is a total rockstar, so talented & selfless. We never would have won these Olympics without her. Great young team, but lost without the drummer

[@janepacheco2418]

this was the one person I wanted on the show since its inception! Alyssa Freaking Naeher! Love her!

[@EMH-nm9in]

Really glad to have gotten a more intimate insight into Alyssa as a person. Lovely interview.

[@nschultz618]

Christen fell in love with Tobin all over again from the response Tobin gave to Sonya's community question. The look was beautiful 😍

[@padee962]

Enlightened by Uncle interview.. thank you!! .. it made me want to do athletic life all over again. But alas at 70+ i live thru u all. We championed title lX it's lovely to see the fruits of our sacrifice!?!

[@amye4087]

I don't often see interviews with Alyssa and this was awesome. Thanks for that.

[@BridgetC18]

Another great episode! I’m just so happy for Alyssa Naeher and for her to get the recognition she deserves. Also, Tobin, omg please be careful.

[@01FozzyS]

So nice to hear from Alyssa and al her stories. GK's are underrated. She is probably our best in history. My daughter played GK/Back all her years at AYSO and high school. She grew to enjoy being a Keeper.

[@janisdressler7380]

I'm so jazzed to hear Alyssa speak. Somehow knew she would have this depth of character and insight. What a phenomenal human!

[@HazelJ_Anderson]

This trio is the best ❤ we (re-cap fans) will definitely need a part 2 one day 😉

[@elviagee27]

I grew up watching male goalkeepers and learned from them, then got introduced to Hope Solo. Since I've been watching Naeher, I can honestly say she is thee keeper to watch and aspire to be. Kids these days should feel honored to look up to Alyssa Naeher. Hands down best goalkeeper of ALL TIME! 🐐

[@olivefish1755]

What a lovely and kind interview for a player whose been the bedrock of the USWNT defense.

[@tjeanav]

Another excellent episode. The Women's Game and Re-INC are knocking it out of the park with fantastic interviews and content. I'm ready for more. Thanks for the education and entertainment.

[@joycefortin7877]

Christen, so happy to see you on the pitch again.

[@speakinofmegan]

America's favorite uncle ❤ fantastic interview that left me wanting more. I definitely agree with Tobin that Naeher has been the best goalkeeper for the last 6 years. What a badass!

[@christineclatot5352]

Tobin is allways right !!!!!

[@anger101]

Always feels so special to see a Naeher interview. Loved learning even more about uncle!

[@TheRumblewagon]

So cool to finally hear how Alyssa got her "Uncle" nickname. Very interesting conversations about goalkeepers especially with that Hope Solo Netflix show that just came out.

[@laurelpolly9746]

Not Fazed. Not Bothered. Sounds like a great name for a new podcast segment hosted by Alyssa!

[@anacarranzagzz5430]

Give this woman "the best gk" trophy please

[@TacoBe11a]

Could be the first female GK to win the ballon d'or!

[@lookintoforever]

I'm SUCH an alyssa fan ❤❤❤❤❤ I love her so so much. So happy to see this interview happen, thank you thank you!!!!!

[@FootballSwiftie-wq6zv]

My three favorite soccer players in one episode! Blessed.

[@megmo05]

Naeher is absolute class…

[@morganevans2297]

Whoever picked your theme song should get a high-5 daily. Also, UNCLE!!! Love me some Alyssa Naeher. Great interview

[@chivalozaful]

UNCLE!!! Excellent episode! ❤

[@gacf5456]

This was an awesome show! Love getting to know Alyssa ! Chris & Tobin America would love to see a resurgence of you both to the NT!

[@VAB31]

Who doesn't love Naeher? Loved the interview as well!

[@dotdotscottschott7529]

You two are rock stars of women's sports...miss you on the pitch together❤💪🏳️‍🌈

[@Tedisntakidanymore]

Preath are sooo good with their guests. Thanks to their conversational skills and overall friendliness, I've discovered that NT players are much more than 2-dimensional soccer machines.

[@epach1747]

Uncle!!!! ❤🙌

[@diane1926]

Love Alyssa!!! Another great episode; your interviews always flow so nicely, I love the banter :)

[@okyenyc]

I absolutely love Naeher - She has been my favorite uswnt player for a few years now. Her humility, class and talent are unmatched, and I'm really glad she has had her time to shine. All that being said I still think Hope Solo is the best keeper to play for the national team. Don't @ me about character and off field actions. I'm strictly talking about skill and onfield performance. Solo is the Goat.

[@angelabrower6856]

Always love your guests, however this conversation with Alyssa was my favorite 😍

[@Melii1128]

Yes Alyssa! 🫶

[@SilverSpenceBass]

best episode yet 3 legends of the game

[@gradyra19]

Love this! I also was a keeper in hs and then was moved to midfield because they needed goal scoring. I feel you!

[@dollar3207]

Absolutely love the recap show! Keep up the great show!!

[@StephanieRury]

This was a great episode. Loved hearing from uncle!

[@DianeChase-k4d]

I could not love Alyssa more.

[@Zen-Zee]

Hello re cap lovers!!

[@JeanClaudeCOCO]

Thank you for interviewing Naeher the GREAT 👍

[@blnix8828]

Top of the list in best USWNT keepers...

[@blnix8828]

hurts to hear that Naeher is the last of that golden group... They will be missed!

[@St.Salem1412]

The basketball to goalkeeper pipeline is so real lol

[@aemoritz]

Love this episode.

[@Shdoeb]

Also loving her hair here 😍💁🏼‍♀️

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

She's looking fine.

[@heyyyyouuuguyzzz9376]

She’s beautiful and a total badass in the net. Glad to hear she’s a great friend and teammate too

[@mmk_363]

Oh my heart! 😍

[@robertwheaton1422]

This episode was one of your best so far and I do truly believe Alyssa is a rockstar in net; however, if I could only choose one goalie for best in class and what she has done for equal rights in US womans soccer, I would have to pick Hope Solo. I love this game and the 99 team with Briana was mind blowing and changed the world; replacing Hope for Briana in the following Cup was tragic. If given the choice to watch US men's or us women's soccer, without hesitation I will always choose to watch the best in the world ... Ladies you're amazing!

[@wizoneway]

captivating interview....

[@Pumpkin-vg1ur]

Alyssa Naeher is so REAL.

[@alansmithee8831]

Hello Tobin and Christen. I always respect Alyssa Naeher, but still cannot forgive her penalty save against England in the World Cup semi final. It was not just that Steph Houghton deserved to have a goal like that, nor that her husband played for Bradford City, the club from my childhood neighborhood. I just did not want that game to end. I later wished Steph could have had a World Cup final as I knew one of the MND charity raising former sportsmen who was involved in that with her husband. I always remember a really good interview Alyssa did just after the World Cup in France, where all the focus was on how that penalty save won the World Cup and I felt sorry for Rose Lavelle, who scored such a great goal in the final.

[@danizacash94]

Love it.

[@Andelani_Ikwueme]

Ill take Uncle Naeher with me in a street fight any day LOL

[@pauline8200]

Get in there, girlies, great interview ❤

[@tygi8888]

🙌🏼 yay

[@erwin_888]

great show, thnx... Is Alyssa strongly CHI bound? did she had ambition to swap teams, especially in that period of time Rory was the CHI coach? If so, what would have been her choice, if she was solely to decide it ?

[@brodiator]

alyssa is so cool

[@daisya3150]

This is the best

[@edward2497]

Alyssa best goalie in American history, no doubt

[@MAC-qro]

Hello Ladies! you are right about the engaging games, although I would not say that all the games are engaging, but I would dare to say 95% of the games are energetic and engaging :)

[@INDIETRONICJUNKIE]

European teams, especially Spain, had to play the champions final, their national leagues and Euros qualifiers very close to the Olympics, which some say affected their performance. So the situation was not ideal for them either.

[@shflesh]

I need to know what happened after the dead-end

[@Dani-jc7el]

2:51 I was at this Orlando pride vs. Chicago red stars game and Orlando should’ve won just saying. Ref was at VAR for TEN MINUTES whole crowd was chanting red card red stars 😂

[@Pumpkin-vg1ur]

I think some of the pressure comes from fans post olympics hoping to see players like Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson be superstar standouts with the solo magic of Chewinga, Banda and Sarr , receiving the ball and looking and scoring multiple goals every time they hit the field. You hear the crowd go off when Rodman gets the ball as though something has to happen but often she's simply doing her job and being part of the plan....I wonder if when she just passes it, there's a collective sigh in the stands. The US team wins because it has depth, strategy and although there have always been stars like Rapinoe and Morgan etc they're usually scoring goals off great team play rather than only solo magicianship. Take Trinity Rodman out of the national team where she is playing with the best team mates and she's a little less effective. Take Banda and put her in pretty much any team in the league and her goal scoring remains pretty consistent. She''s impossible to shut down because she's a freak (in a good way). Personally, although its exciting to see someone doing crazy solo streaks, I am more captivated by great players working together in a sequence of collective brilliance like an impromptu piece of choreography. The pressure of wanting to be part of something like that isn't easy to embrace or even initiate. That's a hell of a lot of pressure similar to what Alex Morgan has possibly been feeling all season. She's a brilliant cog in the machine but needs good players and effective gameplay to do her thing.

[@user-zo4sh1xn7i]

I would like these folks to address the overwhelming number of male coaches in women's soccer

[@acelt4755]

maybe the NWSL should switch to the FIFA schedule

[@astriddececco3005]

They are switching to a FIFA schedule or as close to one.

[@candacelong7643]

Hope they don’t start any later than around June. I love watching summer games and they risk getting overshadowed by NFL and NBA if they go deep into the winter… both the NFL and NBA don’t play in the summer

[@flockoturtles]

♥

[@mturner89]

The best teams thought rely on more than individual brilliance. They rely on quality passing and teamwork. Even at Portland, Tobin had other quality players that were relied on. If the NWSL had to start its season after a summer championship, would the season be pushed into cold, snowy weather at the tail end of the season. I disagree about Smith.. MORGAN WEAVER is a really good player (who should get a sniff for the USWNT). San Diego SHOULD BE as good as the sum of its parts. Is Crystal Dunn part of that generation?

[@candacelong7643]

What are you disagreeing about with Smith? Weaver got a call up back in 2022 to the national team and hasn’t since. She will also be 27 later this year…

[@amytovar8153]

LFGGGGG

[@blnix8828]

I just can't get past Tobin's shoes

[@pegsterny]

Bethune just got injured! 😬

[@Shdoeb]

I just love this human!!!! She’s one of the reasons why I follow the USWNT and NSWL. 🫶❤

[@pilarislascanarias8983]

She could be a perfect dragon rider , Alyssa Targeryen ❤

[@japeri171]

I don't know who will win the presidential race, but one thing the future president must do: name Alyssa secretary of defense.

[@madelynsheets4339]

tobin man spreading is so gay of her and i love it

[@erwin_888]

i see it at Emily Fox at Arsenal in the wsl.. Different, more paced and transitio focussed than most of her colleagues there...

[@oshea03]

"[Alyssa] the best goalkeeper the USWNT has ever seen", Tobin lowkey shading Hope as her Netflix comes out 😅. I concur in terms of ability and more importantly her humility and being fully an honorable teammate. You can be an excellent player, but terrible person. But Alyssa is quality in both. That's her legacy.

[@brianwca]

Tobin, don't do that stuff. We'd prefer you be around for the next Recap Show!

[@edward2497]

I love these haters press and heath

[@edward2497]

Press is fine as fuck

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

She always has been she's just gorgeous.

[@jopainting1668]

I have been waiting for her to come out of the closet for like 10 years 😩