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Pilates instructor and postnatal specialist Annie Verderame joins Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt to unpack core strength, pelvic-floor health, and what it really takes to return to movement after pregnancy. Annie breaks down why even elite athletes can have imbalances, how Pilates supports performance and recovery, and the signs your body may be asking for a different approach, despite what the internet may be telling you. She also shares how she worked with Julie as she rebuilt her body, returned to the field postpartum, and learned to trust herself in a completely new way. 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials Download the full episode: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/style-of-play/id1896816984 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033niJbCW5NfL2MlsSfcBd?si=07b670d7ff0a4fea Thank you to our sponsors! Taste true mountain-cold refreshment. Go to https://www.CoorsLight.com/SOP Shop now in store, or at https://www.macys.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College soccer is at a crossroads. University of Denver head coach Julianne Sitch and University of Texas head coach Margueritte Bates join Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt for a special conversation about NIL, recruiting, and the changing path from college soccer to the NWSL. From players turning pro straight out of high school to the transfer portal and the pressure of big NIL opportunities, Julianne and Margueritte break down what young players and families should really consider when choosing their next step. They also get into protecting player agency, developing talent in a rapidly changing system, and what college soccer needs to do to keep pace with the global game. 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials Download the full episode: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/style-of-play/id1896816984 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033niJbCW5NfL2MlsSfcBd?si=07b670d7ff0a4fea Thank you to our sponsors! Taste true mountain-cold refreshment. Go to https://www.CoorsLight.com/SOP Post jobs for free at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/styleofplay Shop now in store, or at https://www.macys.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Major champion and golf trailblazer Michelle Wie joins Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt for a candid conversation about the pressure of becoming a child prodigy and what it takes to grow up in front of the world. Michelle reflects on the expectations that followed her from a young age, how social media and NIL are challenging youth sports today, and why protecting the joy of the game matters more than ever. She also opens up about motherhood, raising a daughter without passing down that same pressure, life beyond full-time competition, and the future of women’s golf. 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials Download the full episode: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/style-of-play/id1896816984 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033niJbCW5NfL2MlsSfcBd?si=07b670d7ff0a4fea Thank you to our sponsors! Taste true mountain-cold refreshment. Go to https://www.CoorsLight.com/SOP Shop now in store, or at https://www.macys.com/ Learn more at https://www.uber.com/womendrivers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

USWNT legend Carli Lloyd and FOX Sports reporter Jenny Taft join Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt for a candid conversation about the pressure, preparation, and people behind soccer’s biggest stage. Carli reflects on her 17-year international career, the relentless mindset behind becoming one of the game’s most decorated players, and what it is like to now cover the sport from the studio. Jenny pulls back the curtain on reporting from five World Cups, earning athletes’ trust, and telling the stories fans do not always get to see. Together, the ladies get into the evolution of the women’s game, what they are watching on the road to the 2027 Women’s World Cup, balancing ambition with motherhood, and Carli and Jenny’s new podcast, Whatever It Takes. 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials Download the full episode: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/style-of-play/id1896816984 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033niJbCW5NfL2MlsSfcBd?si=07b670d7ff0a4fea Thank you to our sponsors! Taste true mountain-cold refreshment. Go to https://www.CoorsLight.com/SOP Post jobs for free at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/styleofplay Shop now in store, or at https://www.macys.com/ Learn more at https://www.uber.com/womendrivers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Olympian and former Colombian national team player Melissa Ortiz joins Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt for a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and finding your voice beyond the pitch. From representing Colombia at the Olympics to tearing her Achilles just days before the 2015 Women’s World Cup, Melissa takes Julie and Kealia inside the career highs and heartbreak that changed her path. She also reflects on becoming an advocate, speaking out for better conditions in Colombian women’s soccer, building a career in broadcasting, launching Kickoff Coffee, and embracing the unexpected chapters that came after soccer. 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials Download the full episode: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/style-of-play/id1896816984 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033niJbCW5NfL2MlsSfcBd?si=07b670d7ff0a4fea Thank you to our sponsors! Taste true mountain-cold refreshment. Go to https://www.CoorsLight.com/SOP Shop now in store, or at https://www.macys.com/ Learn more at https://www.uber.com/womendrivers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sportsish founder Lily Shimbashi joins Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt to talk about building a media brand for the modern female sports fan and, most recently, bringing that perspective to ESPN. Lily takes us back to the moment she realized traditional sports coverage was missing the mark, the mission behind Sportsish, and why women should never have to prove they belong in sports conversations. The three also get into the cultural power of WAG content, the Taylor Swift effect, and the NFL’s growing attention to women fans. 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials Download the full episode: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/style-of-play/id1896816984 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033niJbCW5NfL2MlsSfcBd?si=07b670d7ff0a4fea Thank you to our sponsors! Taste true mountain-cold refreshment. Go to https://www.CoorsLight.com/SOP Shop now in store, or at https://www.macys.com/ Learn more at https://www.uber.com/womendrivers Post jobs for free at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/styleofplay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are ACL injuries so prevalent in women’s soccer and what can actually be done to prevent them? NWSL pioneer and former NWSLPA President Tori Huster joins Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt to break down the issue and the groundbreaking research behind Project ACL. Tori shares what they’re learning about workload, travel, recovery and playing environments, and how that research could help protect the next generation of players. The three also look back on how far the NWSL has come as Tori shares her journey from player to advocate and the fight to build a better league for today’s players. 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials Download the full episode: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/style-of-play/id1896816984 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033niJbCW5NfL2MlsSfcBd?si=07b670d7ff0a4fea Thank you to our sponsors! More goals, more celebrations. Go to more goals, more celebrations. https://buy.coorslight.com/picker/2531638666715833?show_more=true Shop now in store, or at https://www.macys.com/ Learn more at https://www.uber.com/womendrivers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt are looking ahead to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup as the field begins to take shape and the race for a spot on the USWNT roster heats up. The two break down which players feel like locks, who could still fight their way into the picture, and the reality of being on the outside looking in when that call-up doesn’t come. Julie and Kealia also make their case for an NWSL All-Star Weekend, from dream rosters and skills competitions to whether the league even needs one. Plus, they celebrate Sydney Leroux’s long-awaited return to the pitch, spill on Jordyn Woods’ fairytale wedding, and share what’s giving them a little peace of mind this week.Chapters:0:00 Intro 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials Download the full episode: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/style-of-play/id1896816984 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033niJbCW5NfL2MlsSfcBd?si=07b670d7ff0a4fea More goals, more celebrations. Go to https://buy.coorslight.com/picker/2531638666715833?show_more=true Post jobs for free at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/styleofplay Shop now in store, or at https://www.macys.com/ Learn more at https://www.uber.com/womendrivers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fantasy football season is here, so Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt are putting their own spin on draft season! The ladies go head-to-head to build their ultimate women’s soccer teams, drafting legends from across the game and debating who has the strongest squad. This week, Julie reports live from the Bay Area while Zach rehabs, and Kealia recaps her night at the Ariana Grande concert. The two also reveal five purchases they swear are actually worth the money before reminiscing about the glory days of Myspace and debating why bringing back your Top 8 is might not be the best idea at this stage in life. Chapters (0:00) - Intro (0:30) - Julie Live From The Bay (0:50) - Zach Reunites with Andrew Luck (2:32) - Stanford Football Revamped (3:00) - UNC to USWMNT Pipeline (3:58) - Kealia’s Ariana Grande Recap (5:36) - Summers Out, Fall’s In (8:52) Myspace Is Back?! (10:15) Julie & Kealia’s 5 Things WORTH The Money (15:17) Jess Fishlock’s Cold Moment (16:56) Julie & Kealia’s Ultimate Fantasy Draft (28:14) Anne Hathaway’s Pregnancy Slay (31:26) Julie & Kealia’s Maternity Must-Haves 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials Download the full episode: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/style-of-play/id1896816984 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033niJbCW5NfL2MlsSfcBd?si=07b670d7ff0a4fea Thank you to our sponsors! More goals, More celebrations. Go to https://buy.coorslight.com/picker/2531638666715833?show_more=true Shop now in store, or at https://www.macys.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFL preseason is officially here, and Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt are pulling back the curtain on what training camp is really like for players and their families. From the rise of WAG TikTok and gift baskets to the realities of supporting an NFL player through one of the toughest parts of the season, the ladies are dishing out the inside scoop from behind the goalposts. The two also break down the latest FIFA vs. UEFA drama and what it could mean for the future of international soccer and react to Zendaya's latest Spider-Man and The Odyssey press tour looks that have everyone talking. Chapters (0:00) - Intro (00:41) JJ’s New Job! (01:50) Julie’s New Soccer Camp (4:00) Kealia’s and Ariana Grande (5:30) That Time Julie Went To Lollapalooza (10:18) FIFA vs. UEFA (20:34) Mauricio Pochettino & USMNT Extension (23:08) NFL Preseason Is Here! (23:50) Julies Welcome To The NFL Moment (26:29) Zach’s First Day In Philly  (28:25) Julia and Kealia Report For WAG Duty (29:07) Kealia’s Baking Disaster (31:53) Julie’s Pregnant Commanders Era (34:00) NFL Training Camp Behind The Scenes  (37:02) Kealia’s Last Soccer Moment (39:30) The Real Jayden Daniels  (40:19) Bring Back Cable! (41:50) Zendaya’s Best Looks 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials Thank you to our sponsors! More goals, More celebrations. Go to https://buy.coorslight.com/picker/2531638666715833?show_more=true Post jobs for free at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/styleofplay Shop now in store, or at https://www.macys.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion Morgan Gautrat joins Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt to talk motherhood, untold USWNT stories, and the forgotten chaos of the early NWSL. From winning two World Cups alongside Julie to playing with Kealia on the Houston Dash, the three swap stories about World Cup runs, the wild early days of the NWSL, and how far the league has come. Morgan also opens up about how the unconventional demands of the USWNT prepared her for motherhood more than she ever expected and why she's embracing this next chapter with excitement. Chapters (0:00) - Intro (0:55) - Morgan’s Last Name Change (3:23) - Morgan’s Motherhood Era (12:26) - 2015 World Cup Memories (19:20) - 2019 World Cup Battles (21:46) - What Kept Morgan Going (25:03) - Morgan’s Cold Moment (27:13) - Morgan’s Elite Tactical View (30:14) - Morgan & Kealia’s Houston Dash Days (34:09) - Early NWSL Struggles (35:47) - Surviving USWNT Training (39:38) - Can the USWNT Stay Dominant? (42:47) - 2027 USWNT World Cup Roster Predictions (50:21) - 2027 World Cup Contender Predictions (54:54) - Life As A Coach’s Wife 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials Thank you to our sponsors! More goals, More celebrations. Go to https://buy.coorslight.com/picker/2531638666715833?show_more=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spain has officially completed a historic World Cup double, with both their women’s and men’s teams now holding the title. Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt break down the electric final from a firsthand perspective, with Kealia reporting live from the match. Julie reflects on an iconic career coming to an end in Messi’s World Cup farewell, relating her own memories from her final World Cup appearance after a heartbreaking loss to Sweden. The duo also celebrates Style of Play’s own J.J. Watt for having Kealia’s back during a recent Real Salt Lake social media mishap and discuss the importance of women’s accomplishments standing on their own. Finally, Julie and Kealia discuss the record-breaking NWSL Queens Classic, Trinity Rodman’s latest comments, and why star power is key to growing soccer leagues around the world. Chapters (0:00) - Intro (0:33) - Kealia & JJ’s World Cup Final Trip (3:55) - World Cup Halftime Thoughts (4:26) - Julie’s AirBNB World Cup Watch Party (5:50) - Spain vs. Argentina Post Game Scuffle (7:00) - Burnley FC’s First Game In America (7:27) - “JJ Goes Scorched Earth” vs. Real Salt Lake (10:51) - Spain vs. Argentina Breakdown (15:31) - Messi’s Farewell (15:48) - Julie Reflects on Final World Cup Loss (20:40) - England vs. France Bronze Medal Thriller (23:42) - 2026 World Cup’s Best Moments (27:03) - NWSL Queens Classic + Trinity Rodman’s Take (29:04) - The New Star Power of Women’s Soccer 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials Thank you to our sponsors! More goals, More celebrations. Go to https://buy.coorslight.com/picker/2531638666715833?show_more=true Post jobs for free at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/styleofplay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pundits had plenty to say following the USMNT's Round of 16 exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Christian Pulisic's early departure due to injury. Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt react to the criticism surrounding Pulisic, Mauricio Pochettino, and U.S. Soccer—including comments from USWNT legend Carli Lloyd. With Pulisic held scoreless throughout the tournament, Julie and K discuss the pressure that comes with being the face of the USMNT on the world's biggest stage. The two also preview the FIFA World Cup semifinals, discuss whether Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, or Jude Bellingham will define the tournament and who will finish atop the Golden Boot race. Plus, they look ahead to a marquee USWNT showdown with Spain and what the matchup could reveal about the next chapter of the U.S. Women's National Team. Before all that, the conversation starts off the pitch as Julie and Kealia discuss Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium residency, their favorite concerts and artists, and why Shakira's World Cup anthems remain some of the most iconic songs in soccer. Chapters (0:00) - Intro (0:48) - Burnley in Cincinnati (1:40) - Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium residency (3:34) - Favorite concert or artist? (6:40) - World Cup songs (9:33) - USMNT World Cup exit (10:20) - Carli Lloyd calls out Christian Pulisic (13:45) - "The criticism is warranted" (17:12) - Semifinal predictions (22:25) - Erling Haaland taken off in quarterfinal & VAR calls (25:53) - Golden Boot race (29:22) - 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup: USWNT vs England (36:40) - USWNT vs Spain friendly announced 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials Thank you to our sponsors! More goals, More celebrations. Go to https://www.CoorsLight.com/SOP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. Men's National Team's magical run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a heartbreaking end with a loss to Belgium. Fellow host nations Mexico and Canada also saw their World Cup dreams come to an end in the Round of 16. Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt react to the tournament's biggest storylines, surprise contenders, and stars like Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, and Erling Haaland as they continue their pursuit of World Cup glory. The duo also breaks down a busy week in women's soccer, including Sam Kerr's long-awaited return to the NWSL and Trinity Rodman's dramatic game-winner for the Washington Spirit. Plus, after attending Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's wedding celebration, Julie and K settle the biggest wedding debates: Should kids be invited? First look or aisle surprise? And what's the biggest wedding "don't"? The two also open up about balancing marriage, family, and life in the spotlight as professional athletes. Chapters (0:00) - Intro (2:27) - T&T wedding celebrations (5:18) - Wedding do's and don'ts (13:22) - Navigating high-profile relationships (25:22) - Protecting kids in a public world (34:26) - Sam Kerr is BACK in the NWSL (35:54) - Trinity Rodman's game winner (36:28) - Favorite World Cup moments (38:11) - Main characters: Kane, Balogun, Haaland, etc. (42:11) - World Cup Golden Ball winners? 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials Thank you to our sponsors! More goals, More celebrations. Go to https://buy.coorslight.com/picker/2531638666715833?show_more=true Post jobs for free at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/styleofplay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Style of Play, Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt are joined by one of the biggest stars in women's soccer, USWNT and Chicago Stars FC forward Mallory Swanson. She's an Olympic gold medalist, FIFA Women's World Cup champion, and one of the most dynamic attackers in the game, Mallory talks about her return to the USWNT, building on Olympic success with Emma Hayes, and navigating the challenge of returning to elite competition after motherhood. She reflects on her fearless beginnings with the national team, life with husband and MLB star Dansby Swanson, and what continues to motivate her as she sets her sights on the next Women's World Cup. Plus, Julie and Kealia share their own experiences balancing pregnancy and professional soccer, discussing everything from training while expecting to returning to play. They dive into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the road to the Final, and why Julie and K believe the USMNT has a real shot at lifting the trophy—starting with a Round of 32 showdown against Bosnia & Herzegovina. Chapters (0:00) - Intro (1:09) - USMNT mindset in the round of 32 (3:57) - Postpartum & the comeback (18:03) - Mallory Swanson joins Style of Play (18:34) - 7 months of Josie James Swanson (20:11) - Mindset for returning to play (22:14) - Returning from injury vs. pregnancy (24:28) - Support from the USWNT & NWSL (27:58) - Balancing motherhood and professional career (34:57) - Meeting Dansby Swanson (37:40) - Raising a future athlete (40:28) - Mal's early rise (44:25) - Forgoing college eligibility at UCLA (46:13) - Keys to USWNT Olympic success (54:40) - USWNT vs Brazil friendlies (56:50) - 1 year out from Women's World Cup (1:05:16) - Can the USMNT win it all?! 🔔 Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday! 🎧 Subscribe on YouTube and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts 📱 Follow @styleofplayshow on all socials Thank you to our sponsors! More goals, More celebrations. Go to https://buy.coorslight.com/picker/2531638666715833?show_more=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices