MAL SWANSON on injury recovery scare, record-breaking NWSL contract, and the USWNT plan | Friendlies

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  • @WomensGameMiB
    @WomensGameMiB  11 місяців тому +19

    Drop your Chicago pizza and podcast recs for Mal 👇

    • @rogbenn
      @rogbenn 11 місяців тому +5

      1. PEQUODS 🍕🐋
      2. PEQUODS 🍕🐋
      3. PEQUODS 🍕🐋

    • @jezebel871
      @jezebel871 11 місяців тому +2

      Gino’s East!

    • @jackieo-
      @jackieo- 11 місяців тому +1

      Conniessss

    • @liacarson1808
      @liacarson1808 11 місяців тому +1

      Smartless Podcast is hilarious, start with the George Clooney or Ryan Reynolds’s Episode 😂

    • @nickkohout1014
      @nickkohout1014 11 місяців тому +4

      Pequods is the answer

  • @lauratorres5634
    @lauratorres5634 11 місяців тому +41

    I love how supportive you are of Kristie, it’s so endearing. The way you both support each other is awesome.

  • @faceymagee1283
    @faceymagee1283 11 місяців тому +27

    Omg I have missed Mal. She is so chill and humble. Truly one of the best fowards ever.
    Sammy your a first class podcaster and love your style!! Tower of power !!

  • @JThomasSon
    @JThomasSon 11 місяців тому +12

    Hearing Mal speak about her leadership drive on the field was interesting. Before her injury, her play was incredible, an absolute joy to watch, but having been watching her from her first game with the USWNT, it was also obvious that she had come into her own as an important leader on the field. You could see it in the way she was interacting with her teammates during games. I think, in a way, losing that driving leadership--lead by example--presence on the pitch was as hard on us as it was to lose her attacking skills. I'm so excited to see her back both with her club and the USWNT. Stay well and stay great, Mal!

  • @aboynam3dblu3
    @aboynam3dblu3 11 місяців тому +12

    LYSM, Sam! I can’t explain how excited I am to see Mal back on the pitch for club and country, she is such a fun player to watch

  • @beggyberry
    @beggyberry 11 місяців тому +14

    Loving the podcast and different players perspectives/experiences. You're a great podcaster/interviewer, Sam!

  • @lauragomez844
    @lauragomez844 11 місяців тому +17

    I love these episodes, you have a natural ability to put people at ease and it translates into really good interviews. Have you considered creating an app to have a centralized place to put all the content? I think it would be great to have an app we can go to for the tv schedules and the newsletter articles.

    • @WomensGameMiB
      @WomensGameMiB  11 місяців тому +3

      We're making sure the foundation of content is great and we are delivering what you want, and then slowly building on it. You can find us on all platforms for full women's game coverage @womensgameMiB

  • @el__phaba
    @el__phaba 11 місяців тому +16

    OMG the schedule and where to watch I might cry ❤

  • @jezebel871
    @jezebel871 11 місяців тому +11

    GREAT interview! Loved seeing Mal and Sam. Let’s go Red Stars!

  • @maryannbuehn
    @maryannbuehn 11 місяців тому +6

    Thank you for putting together an easy reference for the when/where/how to watch the games. I subscribe to three streaming services just to watch women play and I still feel like I’m constantly missing games I didn’t know about. Much appreciated!!! BTW you’re killing these interviews! I can’t wait for Thursdays now!

  • @alexiarowe6121
    @alexiarowe6121 11 місяців тому +7

    Most times athletes go through so much and we don't even know, so shocking hearing about the infection. Happy to see Mal back love her so much

    • @WomensGameMiB
      @WomensGameMiB  11 місяців тому +3

      That is what we want to do here - Connect you to the human behind these elite athletes. Thanks for watching Alexia!

  • @scottwalsh4981
    @scottwalsh4981 11 місяців тому +8

    We love you, Sammy Bananny! Thanks for all you do for the game!

  • @01FozzyS
    @01FozzyS 11 місяців тому +9

    Another good one,Sam! Nice to hear Mal is on the road to getting back into her game. If not the Gold Cup then the Olympics hopefully!

  • @PartiesInTheAfterlife
    @PartiesInTheAfterlife 11 місяців тому +3

    So happy to see Mal!! Amped to see her back on the pitch!

  • @TheChosenOne42513
    @TheChosenOne42513 11 місяців тому +6

    I’m crying right now watching this incredible episode let goo Mallory the world miss you 😍😍😢😢

  • @kylejensen727
    @kylejensen727 11 місяців тому +13

    Gotta hate injuries, but glad she was able to recover!

    • @AndrewBlacker-t1d
      @AndrewBlacker-t1d 11 місяців тому +1

      Worst timing ever.
      I've watched since before she came along and her first few years were wonky; she was immature.
      But in spring of '23 heading into the World Cup, she had jumped to a supreme level.
      She had it going on!

  • @MKelly-pm1np
    @MKelly-pm1np 11 місяців тому +4

    Another wonderful interview Sam! So glad your back with the insight. Loved seeing Mal doing well and on the mend. She’s absolutely still one of the most feared forwards in the world! Class act. Injuries really hobbled us in recent years but, we are going to come back with a vengeance w/ Emma at the helm. Fun times ahead

  • @letsgetitfamilyvlog
    @letsgetitfamilyvlog 11 місяців тому +1

    So happy Mal is coming back and glad she is recovering
    well wishing you both the very best! I also know what it’s like to go through an injury I’m currently dealing with one right now and I really wanna get back to training for fun at my house!

  • @erl92
    @erl92 11 місяців тому +4

    Great interview, you are crushing it Sam!

  • @rodmansanchezspirit
    @rodmansanchezspirit 11 місяців тому +1

    thank you for this episode sam!!! mal has always been such an inspiration to me since i was young. her first comeback from major injury had such a big hand in helping me come back from a terrible injury that i thought was going to be the end of my sports career. her story is one that really helped me through everything and really helped me get my confidence back, and now i'm playing better than i have in my entire life. we love you mal!

  • @warrenmacgregor8923
    @warrenmacgregor8923 11 місяців тому +2

    Hello from Washington DC 👋🏻 I grew up in suburban Chicago and Lou Malnati’s is the best IMO. They’ve been around, owned by the Malnati family, since the 1950’s. So good.
    Sam, it’s great to see your preparation for your interviews be so strong. You have tons of info at hand and share it in a casual, engaging way. It is so fun to see two friends have a genuine conversation and talk about meaningful, hilarious, smart and current things in women’s ⚽️.
    Thanks for all you and your team does Sam!

    • @Washingtonspiritfan
      @Washingtonspiritfan 11 місяців тому

      Are you a Washington spirt fan?

    • @warrenmacgregor8923
      @warrenmacgregor8923 11 місяців тому

      @@Washingtonspiritfan Definitely 💯 I can’t wait for the season to start. Thanks for asking. What NSWL team or teams do you follow?

  • @tuftsra
    @tuftsra 11 місяців тому +3

    Love this new pod for you!

  • @gemmapearce2888
    @gemmapearce2888 11 місяців тому

    Sam I absolutely love your podcasting style! I feel like I am listening to a friend chat about my favourite things!! Such an interesting chat with Mal and you asked such great questions always showing such amazing support to everyone. Love it!!!

  • @alejandrosagredotapia8106
    @alejandrosagredotapia8106 11 місяців тому +2

    11:45 That's the same injury that Ronaldo (the Brazilian legend) suffered back in 2000. His patellar tendon basically snapped in half, and his patella (kneecap) went all the way up to his quad, and he was out for around 17 months.

  • @2195brodie
    @2195brodie 9 місяців тому

    I enjoyed this interview.
    I love these injury recovery stories. I have torn my ACL twice and now I'm injuries again. It's hard as a regular person cause I have to pay for physio so I only go once a week and it's along edit to see a surgeon in Canada.
    Hoping I don't need surgery again. This podcast really brings the athletes close to fans. I'm loving all the you tube highlights and prime games on Friday nights.
    So excited about women's professional soccer all over the world. I'm hooked. Soccer is all I want to watch now

  • @davidvandruff9368
    @davidvandruff9368 11 місяців тому +4

    Fantastic interview Sam. Can't wait to see Mallory back on the pitch! Any chance we could see an interview with Sarah Gordon? She's such a fun player to watch play.

    • @WomensGameMiB
      @WomensGameMiB  11 місяців тому +2

      We've got a long list of guests coming up and some more shows to add... stay tuned!

  • @Bamboo4U2
    @Bamboo4U2 10 місяців тому

    It's so great to hear Mal is training and almost ready to be back on (both) the USWNT and the Red Stars.
    How sorely she's been missed.

  • @TheRumblewagon
    @TheRumblewagon 5 місяців тому +2

    My goodness what poor Mal had to go through with that injury! So glad she's back and playing with such freedom and joy in the Olympics!

  • @Washingtonspiritfan
    @Washingtonspiritfan 11 місяців тому +3

    SAM I WANNA TALK TO YOU SO BAD. You and mal and sonnet and of course Trinty Rodman are all my favs I love watching all the game happy Valentine’s Day guys!

  • @PaulKRedd
    @PaulKRedd 11 місяців тому +6

    Mallory was the most impactful injury-absence from the World Cup. She is a consistent finisher, and fast enough to beat defenders without being constantly offside like the older forwards. We could not score goals, and Mallory would have changed that.

    • @WomensGameMiB
      @WomensGameMiB  11 місяців тому +1

      We def missed her at the World Cup Paul!

  • @TheChosenOne42513
    @TheChosenOne42513 11 місяців тому +3

    We all love watching this video it is incredible to see 😍😍😍

  • @cole7726
    @cole7726 11 місяців тому

    Great interview. Sam and Mal are both icons

  • @lauraa7042
    @lauraa7042 11 місяців тому

    Oh boy. Can’t wait to listen to the episode.

  • @tomwiechert2799
    @tomwiechert2799 11 місяців тому

    Old guy Here Awesome ! Podcast Can't wait for everyone in the future ! I'm gonna recommend to everyone I Know! Mal's always been my Favorite since she came on the scene Sorry all the rest but she's my #1 can't wat for the next content Much needed !! GO SAM !!!! :)

  • @melaniepagan8162
    @melaniepagan8162 11 місяців тому

    Im loving these interviews!

  • @hamhiding2671
    @hamhiding2671 11 місяців тому +2

    How can we email you? Love the pod so much! You are an inspiration to us all Sam

  • @SByers34
    @SByers34 11 місяців тому

    Love that idea of the weekly graphic. I'm a huge NWSL fan and USWNT - would love to expand to the european game!!

  • @heidiayers2124
    @heidiayers2124 10 місяців тому

    Love this podcast Sam! You're a natural ✨ and you get the scoop 👏

  • @jorgevelasquez9955
    @jorgevelasquez9955 11 місяців тому

    Love the idea of tv schedule for NWSL!

  • @Ralph_Smith0724
    @Ralph_Smith0724 11 місяців тому +1

    *Mallory's injury was heart-stopping for most fans of the USWNT. I knew, at that point, that the team was done for the World Cup because the whole strategy was centered around Mallory. Mallory is the best player in the NWSL and deserves every single penny she is being paid. Hope she completely recovers soon.*

  • @JamiePaton
    @JamiePaton 11 місяців тому +7

    centralized schedule please! 🔥⚽

  • @plasticbike
    @plasticbike 11 місяців тому

    The schedule graphic would be amazing. The struggle every week to find where to watch the womens games is so annoying!! Thank you, Women’s Game!!!

  • @AlphabetCookie
    @AlphabetCookie 11 місяців тому

    Great episode!!!

  • @HWinans
    @HWinans 11 місяців тому +2

    I wish I could see your face, Sam, when she's talking about getting injured. I think we should all do our reaction videos of it. Cause my face I'm sure is hilarious. I am shaken by that description. good lord.

  • @senga1212
    @senga1212 11 місяців тому

    sammy mewy truly IS a national treasure. she literally apparently excels at everything she does, incl. broadcasting. thank goodness MIB has secured her services. she has an outstanding future ahead of her, off (sadly, for us fans) the soccer field.

  • @PaulLe-jk4uq
    @PaulLe-jk4uq 11 місяців тому

    Wow! Malory, your knee cap got pushed up to your thigh, oh Lord! I’m so sorry to see you went thru that predicament!
    I still remember the moment you went down and crying for the excruciating pain. I already knew it’s not going to be pretty that you Mal have to go thru. 😔😔😔🌹💖
    But we’re all so glad you are better now, Malory! 😍.
    Congratulations on new contract with the Red Stars. I think Malory Swanson is FASTEST RUNNER and the most Dynamic scorer in the USWNT. Her presence in the pitch is so anticipated for good things to happen. Not only scoring but how she scores is itself another dimension of excitement!!!
    I can say Maria Sanchez is not even close if not dull to compare to Swanson!!! I hope the dash will not be disappointed with the entitlement of $$$$$ for Sanchez .
    I can’t wait to see you back in the pitch Mal Swanson. Best wishes in your recovery my dear!!!👍⚽️🌹💖🇺🇸

  • @kidjayhawk
    @kidjayhawk 11 місяців тому +4

    Sammy Bananas. You might be better at a podcaster than a soccer player. Ok, unlikely, but I find your casual and funny conversations amazing. Do good things, soccer girl!

  • @TheChosenOne42513
    @TheChosenOne42513 11 місяців тому +3

    We all miss you Mallory 😢😢😢

    • @WomensGameMiB
      @WomensGameMiB  11 місяців тому

      The world misses Mal!! Can't wait to see her back on the pitch this season.

  • @apray359
    @apray359 11 місяців тому

    Can't wait for Mal to be back!! IMO, the world cup team was lacking Mal, Tobin and Press. Those 3 are difference makers and not having them was a huge blow

  • @paulwolt
    @paulwolt 11 місяців тому +1

    How to watch games: you are correct. It's now very difficult.
    The past two years I watched every game (including the Challenge Cups games games last year). I could do this because all games were on Paramount+, which kept full match replays. I could watch 1 or 2 games a day as my schedule allowed.
    Now it's much more difficult. In fact it's not clear that the Prime games can be watched except live, so I may have to miss some of them. Bummer.
    Congrats on your show. I'll miss you on the pitch, but I'll see you on UA-cam.

  • @novanights2chevy597
    @novanights2chevy597 11 місяців тому

    One of my favorite Mal goals was when Pinoe was next to the goal and started cheering before Mal even shot it because she just KNEW Mal would get it.

  • @dianemingoia62
    @dianemingoia62 11 місяців тому +1

    The schedule and where to watch!!!! Thank you!! It’s so damn annoying. I can find men’s soccer from Europe every Saturday…but not my NWSL!! 😠. And I would love to watch WSL! No clue where to catch those games. Love this podcast!

  • @jenniferkick
    @jenniferkick 9 місяців тому

    Late to this but in case no one mentioned, Pequod’s is among the best deep dish in Chicago!

  • @hahafalseflag5090
    @hahafalseflag5090 11 місяців тому +5

    kind of odd Mal is 25 now. life flys by..

    • @WomensGameMiB
      @WomensGameMiB  11 місяців тому

      It really does... thanks for watching!

  • @AndrewBlacker-t1d
    @AndrewBlacker-t1d 11 місяців тому +1

    Mal, Sam, Macario, and Sauerbrunn were expected as, or would have been starters at 2023 World Cup.
    Lavelle was nicked up... and others.
    I'm not making excuses but, that's a half of a team of experienced leadership that went missing.

  • @babaly9330
    @babaly9330 11 місяців тому +3

    Another W episode

    • @WomensGameMiB
      @WomensGameMiB  11 місяців тому +2

      Another W viewer

    • @babaly9330
      @babaly9330 11 місяців тому

      @@WomensGameMiB ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Aficionado-te2wm
    @Aficionado-te2wm 9 місяців тому

    I really think that losing Mal was the main reason for the US not winning the world cup. She was undoubtedly our best and most dangerous player.

  • @patman9419
    @patman9419 11 місяців тому

    We love you Sammy!

  • @Ralph_Smith0724
    @Ralph_Smith0724 11 місяців тому

    *It's going to be hard to find a player like Sam Mewis. Her stature and personality on the pitch will be difficult to replace.*

  • @thrill99
    @thrill99 11 місяців тому

    I really like Mal....she seems so real, genuine, down-to-earth. Dansby really knocked it out of the park (pun intended) when he married her. Can't wait to see Mal back on the soccer field again

  • @Chuck5099
    @Chuck5099 5 місяців тому

    I am here from the future, Mal will have a great Olympics tournament.

  • @southgajeeepers2416
    @southgajeeepers2416 10 місяців тому

    I like watching any uswnt coverage because I have a daughter that plays and loves to watch them play. you do a good job at that but I think you go to deep into feelings and emotions and this and that. If you had more concentrated coverage I would enjoy more. Also most all of yall say I feel like to much lol. It drives me crazy. Just some constructive criticism from a random !!!!

  • @TheChosenOne42513
    @TheChosenOne42513 10 місяців тому

    S-teir for Mallory 😢😢😢🎉🎉🎉

  • @natesanti
    @natesanti 9 місяців тому

    Mal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @erinn7002
    @erinn7002 11 місяців тому

    Someone tell mal to go to Pequod’s pizza!! Soooo good best deep dish 🍕

  • @Strive4gtness
    @Strive4gtness 9 місяців тому

    Love you mal

  • @chrishollandx
    @chrishollandx 11 місяців тому

    alyssa naeher next !!

  • @danimartinez8081
    @danimartinez8081 11 місяців тому

    How do you feel about all the “backlash” Lindsey is getting for out of context quotes from the podcast? I hope this doesn’t make future guests paranoid from speaking freely.

  • @davidt3956
    @davidt3956 11 місяців тому

    "Go ask Alyssa." 😂 Honest self-perception is always important.

  • @lovleeman7250
    @lovleeman7250 11 місяців тому

    Bring Christian press. I just want to know if she is joining the USA women's team or not. What a great player she is, and Mal, you will be ok. God bless you❤

  • @davidt3956
    @davidt3956 11 місяців тому

    Will you also follow the USL? Spokane is getting both men's and women's teams this year. Please don't just focus on the NWSL and Europe.

  • @hussienalsafi1149
    @hussienalsafi1149 11 місяців тому

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @radiantjw1
    @radiantjw1 4 місяці тому

    Giordano’s pizza!

  • @the11th24
    @the11th24 11 місяців тому +2

    😁

  • @TheNotoriousNemo
    @TheNotoriousNemo 11 місяців тому +1

    Hmm I've watched alot of women interviewers, I think Sam is the best so far. Better than the rest at this. This should be a great show, basically the attacking third before they got bought out and eww...