Vivianne Miedema on leaving Arsenal, being a Swiftie, and her next big career move | Friendlies

On this week's Friendlies, we have the Netherlands and FAWSL's all-time record goalscorer, Viv Miedema!! Viv speaks to Sam about how her 7-year stint at Arsenal actually ended, what she's looking for in her next club, her love of Taylor Swift and Viv and Sam bond over being #dogmoms!
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[@villanella]

vivianne is so down to earth. of course she is a fantastic player, but boy, what a decent human being

[@villanella]

oh, and sam, i loved that you cried because you were thinking about your dog. dont be embaressed

[@leontinedoorn9303]

I could listen to Viv taking all day. Open, smart, funny and blunt. Love this interview. Viv is on her best when she’s at ease and Sam created that environment

[@janmitchell641]

Viv is a cut above; self aware, kind, honest, intelligent, and one incredible player.

[@jobo3154]

Viv's a classy person and I can't' 'bloody' wait to see her playing again

[@bryter777]

Love you, Sam, and your showing your emotions! Don't ever apologize for it! It's so refreshing and endearing. And Viv is an absolute rock star. Her willingness to discuss the importance of mental health and her prioritizing her own, is such a great example for our young players. Absolutely LOVED this episode!!!

[@aditiisthebest1656]

My face hurts from smiling so much

[@heidiayers2124]

She's been through a lot the last couple years. She's back and I can't wait to see her play with the lucky team she's playing for 🙃 she's going too be amazing I'm so excited 👏🥃⚽🏟️🏆 Great interview Sam!

[@charlottehill9409]

Sam has such a talent for interviewing! You can see how respected she is in Women’s football aswell ❤

[@LisaW-ss5vb]

Absolute class on and off the pitch. I will always follow whichever team Viv plays for ❤

[@EmDe69]

DELIGHTFUL INTERVIEW Sammy! You SO Totally DID NOT "scare the guest" with your almost tears about your love for Finn. VIV was Pleased as Punch by your reaction! The two of you SO OBVIOUSLY CONNECTED on SO MANY Levels. I think this may be your Greatest Strength as an Interviewer. You find Common Ground and it gentles your guests and allows them to SHARE with a Fellow Human, a Fellow Footballer. Your harsh critique of yourself in this case is SO UNWARRANTED. Another Terrific Interview. MANY GOOD WISHES to you Viv Miedema. Such a Clever, Deadly Footballer. Thanks for ALL the Excellent Football you've offered. Thanks also to you AND Beth Mead for the ACL Injury Docuseries. At such a scary, vulnerable moment you 2 were wise & forward-thinking, seeking answers. Brave & Generous.

[@hsinhualee8803]

Thank you so much! This interview is so rich of good content about football, life, humanity, friendship and so on, which provides very pleasant rhythm as well! Love this episode so much! Love to see Viv laugh and relax! Best wishes to Viv for the upcoming new chapters and to Sam.

[@markushoward7618]

SAM!!!!!!! YOUR TOURNAMENT SHIRT AS A BACKDROP FOR VIV??? HILARIOUS!!!!

[@laurabrevitz3944]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Melissa-rb6ct]

Lmaooo reminding viv that usa beat them in 2019

[@laurabrevitz3944]

@@Melissa-rb6ct She couldn't help herself 🤣🤣🤣

[@markushoward7618]

Oh My God. What charisma she has. I have a totally different take on her vibe from what I can glean during a match, to what she presented in this interview. Cheering her on from afar!!!!!

[@woodyeblom9063]

As a gooner, I'm going to miss her so much. I love to see how much she's grown. She was always confident but wasn't comfortable, now she's both.

[@RobinPalmerTV]

We will forever miss Viv 🥺🥺🥺

[@robwarren4425]

The most dangerous player on the pitch I’ve ever seen. Great athlete. Come here to the States for a bit to play. Come with Beth! It would be so brilliant.

[@mariewhite5481]

This is the great interview! Thank you! Viv is the best of the best ❤️

[@moonchild7o0]

THE GOAT

[@ananyadeb2367]

Listening to Viv is always a pleasure. Honest, Smart, witty and funny, a great combination indeed.

[@carollupus]

my goodness how I adore both Sam and Viv, what a pleasure this was

[@angiekoch5865]

Great interview Sam...and will always cheer for you Viv!

[@sinyilam5469]

Viv is brilliant and intelligent person , footballer ! So nice to know Sam and her share lots of common things. I can hear them all day long 😍

[@shannonlindsey4835]

Great interview Sam!! I will miss Viv playing for Arsenal but look forward to watching her get back to playing. Once a gooner always a gooner!!

[@quicksetter]

I still can’t believe Arsenal let Viv go

[@ckmeh9974]

Bro did you listen to the interview. Viv said it was a mutual decision and was even considering going during the winter break.

[@fruitssalad]

@@ckmeh9974yeah but notice how one of the differences between 2 years ago when she was happy at the club is Jonas came in as head coach?

[@RunawayForce]

@@fruitssalad jonas came to the club 3 years ago. she renewed contract after playing 1 season under him.

[@fruitssalad]

@@RunawayForce ur right ur right mb cuz in my mind we still in 2023💀

[@susiemcusie]

@@ckmeh9974 don't be daft please. She is saying that not to burn bridges. People have known Arsenal wanted her gone for months now

[@lausy5115]

I didn’t know much about Viv before watching this other than she was this amazing pain in the front (not behind) when Chelsea played Arsenal lol. Thanks to you both for a great interview. I’ve worked in Community Mental Health and this supportive interviewing style you have is everything the game should be. Especially to our injured players rehabbing. Couldn’t help but think of our Sammy K. Sending my gratitude from Oz and best wishes to Viv. Will be cheering her on except when she plays against the Blues or Tillies 👏🥰🧡

[@user-vb9tq6ev8o]

As per usual an amazing interview. I admire Vic so much and am excited for her new phase to begin. I am fortunate enough to be going to D.C. on August 25th to see Arsenal play Chelsea and am so saddened that I will not have the pleasure of seeing Viv play.

[@user-vb9tq6ev8o]

Auto correct is hated…Viv.

[@lorihippensteel319]

Great interview.

[@LisaW-ss5vb]

And great questions …… enjoyed the interview

[@micheleminer9499]

Another great interview Sam. You are so down to earth and that's what makes you awesome. Don't change, just be you!

[@kylieharrison9934]

never change sam! never change! this was amazing, and i love how easy going it was. No pressure or sneaky questions to keep the guests on edge. love these

[@cwilkins8]

Such a good epsiode, keep getting better and better

[@VanitaHulme]

First time I've seen this podcast and it is brilliant. Sam is so engaging and Viv seems like such a lovely human being. Pity this was before Viv signed for City as it could have taken a whole different direction with Sam being an ex blue. Can't wait to see Viv at the Joie Staduim next season.

[@silviasalinas9533]

Omg! I am a Chelsea fan and was never interested in getting to know other players outside of their football. But being a Swiftie, I am seeikg Viv in a new light 🎉

[@rosieturner851]

What an incredible human being. We love you Viv!

[@RJ-ln4kp]

Love Viv! And so excited to see what she does next. Such an amazing player and human. ❤⚽️

[@sitcomfriends2908]

Love this!!! Thanks, Sam!!

[@filakia]

Enjoyed this interview! ❤ cant wait for the announcement on her upcoming club signing

[@GoJess21]

This show makes me feel so comfortable, like I’m in the room with friends who know a lot of more about Soccer than I do. And Sam, you are a terrific interviewer and you get great nuggets from your guests about how they feel 🥰 keep up the great work.

[@laryssavidal3005]

VIV ❤

[@TheChosenOne42513]

We all miss Vivianne let gooo ❤❤

[@diannaw3034]

Whoa------!!!! You got Vivianne Miedema!!!!! What a GET that is!!!!! 😲🤩 I literally just saw the headlines that she signed with Man City!!! This is freakin' brilliant.. both her signing and the fact that you Sam got to interview her!! What a great day for me!!!!! 🤣 What an incredible human being Viv is.. and I am so glad she got to talk about injuries in the women's game. I do think they know a few things for definite... one being proper training needs to start much earlier in the women's game.. two being the science of how women's cleats need to be better constructed for the way a woman's body moves in the game.... three.. hormones and the women's monthly cycle and the changes that happen in the body and what needs to happen to adapt to these changes.. to keep the athlete at the top of their game and healthy at the same time and then ... four.. women's mental health. Now that is only four that come to mind and I am sure I have forgotten others.. but it's exciting that these are all being looked into at this point and I for one .. can't wait to see what the results are are going to be. My last thoughts.... are I am sooooo very stoked to see Viv playing with her new Man City team mates! What a fllippin' stacked team!!!! I can barely stand it!!! 🤣🥰 Sam.. this was such a great interview.. and I loved the hearing that both you and Viv have coaching in your future.. that is so awesome!!! 😍 Love and support from Ontario, Canada!!!! ⚽💞🍁

[@user-ks7dv7rq4k]

Another banger Sam, Viv has such a brilliant mind, love listening to her.

[@jaimet574]

I cried too... ❤ Dogs are the best. And so are your interviews!! So glad to see Viv on your show!! Brilliant player!

[@elenisk]

Another amazing interview

[@alansmithee8831]

Hello Sam. Another great chat. My dog, sat next to me on the chair, and her sister, my girlfriend's dog in the adjacent one, seemed to approve.

[@whattheheooooo]

"I will be a new fan of that team" Sam says not knowing that there are rumors that Viv has been in talks with Man City

[@brittrugg2676]

Omg Viv come to the NWSL PLEASE!

[@davesmith8831]

Best wishes for the future. Miss you at Arsenal.

[@piemacri]

Sam is so wonderful and good at these interviews. Such thoughtful questions and the conversation seems like old friends even when she hasn’t known the player personally.

[@heldemel2035]

you two are so cute about the doggos!

[@harrysher7329]

I love Sam. She's hilarious her laughs are infectious 😂😂👍🫶 I've cheered Viv 👑 🐐and the entire 🧡🦁 🇳🇱 for years 👍🫶

[@matthewjones9565]

Miedema is my daughters idol. She absolutely loves her, despite my daughter being a Chelsea supporter, (Much to my horror because I'm a lifelong Newcastle supporter).

[@Brownie2102]

Brilliant interview

[@kirstykregar-of6dj]

I really enjoyed you two together ❤

[@alisamarotta2352]

Nice to see Viv smiling and at ease...always seems like she doesn't like to talk publicly and not the most outgoing

[@SaintsGirl59]

The wrong person is leaving, not saying any name but his title is manager.

[@carr5629]

Viv warms my heart

[@oumaimayedes]

This is the best ever❤

[@452xi]

I love Viv ❤️, as an Arsenal fan I'm so upset to see her go but thankful for her for all she achieved whilst at our club. I wish her all the best for the future. Fingers crossed the new club she plays for isn't a WSL team, as it'll break my heart.

[@hadahada4546]

Much love❤️from Kenya Viv big fans of you🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🌹🌹🌹🌹💯💯💯💯🦌🦌🦌🦌

[@Dee_65]

Don’t care what anyone says I still love this woman❤ I HATE man city so much I don’t wish the club well, but I wish Vivi well

[@bbjunho]

Great interview! You should intro Viv to Girma. Not just because of their advocacy for mental health, but feels like they’d get along. And if she goes to Man City we know Sam will indeed be cheering for her 😂

[@arend2178]

🐐

[@krisjohnson-proctor355]

Love love love loved this, thanks. Pleeeeeeze come to Man City, Viv!!! 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵

[@BriPilar12]

Seeing your vulnerability, is my favorite thing, Sam !!!!

[@Arctic-void-z7f]

Great pod now it officially can’t wait see her at her new club even though I a man United fan her at city be good l her shaw upfront, Kelly snd hempo on wings they not ready

[@user-bi3qo7ys7y]

Sam you are great 😂😂😂👍🇸🇪

[@anoopgopikala8237]

Nice ❤❤❤

[@fruitssalad]

we will never forgive jonas for letting her go trustt

[@user-hj5be6jp3i]

wait Viv has 126 goals for Arsenal not 124

[@carollupus]

everyone stop rn and say hi to your dogs from me😊

[@nickyx6504]

You need Alessia Russo next 😁

[@Rab_Daddy33]

I wish Viv signed for Barça - couple of years, maybe?!?!?!? ❤❤❤ FYI, off topic, just order my WHUFC away shirt with 15 Mewis in the back ⚒️⚒️⚒️⚒️

[@tasha9513]

I need Viv in Barca

[@marcusmorrison2923]

Sam, Your Ben and Jerry flavor should obviously be Sammy Bananas chocolate covered banana with chocolate swirl. And instead of sprinkles in the lid you should have peanuts or maybe some crushed Nilla Wafers for those with nut allergies. What do you think?

[@hadahada4546]

From next season I'm not going to support arsenal I'm going with Viv to city

[@megmo05]

Love that Sammy 🍌🍌🍌 got to interview Viv the 🐐

[@nikkyzett2158]

Myle and Finn date in the making 🐩🐕

[@eastvandb]

If I'd come in halfway through, I'd have been sure she was Scottish!

[@alansmithee8831]

@eastvandb. I feel like I am listening to my cousins that spent a couple of years in Scotland. They came back still saying words like Yorkshire folk, but picked up the accent. Viv sounds Scottish, but the words seem similar to listening to what Beth might say.

[@eastvandb]

@@alansmithee8831 She's a hybrid!

[@alansmithee8831]

@@eastvandb She got the bit in about Dutch - German too. I found Germans did not expect someone English to speak German and asked if I was "Holländer". I tried to pick up some Dutch watching RTL4, back when my then employer's HQ were in Rotterdam, but the accent defeated me. These days I stick to History With Hilbert. He is Dutch, but was raised a Geordie.

[@craigfromcambridge2222]

Viv was with Scottish footballer Lisa Evans for many years and pretty much learned English from her, thus the accent.

[@eastvandb]

@@craigfromcambridge2222 Yeah, I caught that. It's pretty delightful.