Sam, I was completely devastated when the Snacks show came to an end...but I think this show, Good Vibes, is now my fave! The friendly banter between you three is great and I always come away having learned something new about the game. Becky, as a die-hard Thorns season ticket holder and fan, section 109 - right next to the GA and the percussionists, I LOVE your take on all things Thorns and soccer, and I enjoy watching you out on the field. I'm not convinced that Soph was offsides for her 2nd goal - but it is what it is. Ladies, keep up the great work and enjoy it all!
Sam and Becky, you so embody the Good Vibes energy. I feel good after hearing you and love your positivity and commitment and leadership to soccer. It's inspiring. And as a late in life soccer player for the last 16 years, I love the idea of unintentional brilliance. We're shocked it happened, but we'll take it! Scoring goals (or stopping goals) is fun every time. 💥⚽
Sam, would you please do an episode that breaks down the major professional international women’s leagues, who’s in them, and how they stack up? I follow NWSL but get lost over the pond…WSL, UEFA, etc.
Really enjoying the podcast! As a Portland fan who was at the Thorns v Gotham game, the frustration for me on the VAR decisions really came from not seeing the replays of both of Sophs goals. Not sure if that is the standard across the league, but having a replay in stadium with lines drawn would be much nicer. We had to wait ~1 hour after the game for the highlights to be uploaded to see what the refs were seeing
So glad you're doing this! I'm an older fan (mid 60s) and was Ms. School Spirit back in HS, so I think you nailed the listeners' club! We need T-shirts and hoodies!
What you're describing at the end for the listeners' club, Blue Crew or Mr/Mrs High School, we referred to as Pep Rally which is so cute and maybe can be us.
Blue crew FTW! haha Another great episode. This might be my favorite yet. These two are a vibe. Excited for Lynn's return, too. Thanks for an hour of entertainment :)
You both have A PhDs in soccer and we all benefit from your expertise. As for unintentional brilliance that is when a lifetime of muscle memory meets situational awareness. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for The Game.
Hello Sam. Manchester chip shops have all sorts, like pies, not just fish, as I found out when I crossed the Pennines for university. The first person I met there is now Sir Alok Sharma. I went to see Back to The Future in the cinema in Manchester city centre with him. Last time I saw him on TV he was between the King and PM. I often wonder what I would say to our younger selves if I had that DeLorean. He saw I had little money, as I spent up touring Europe, turning 18 under the Eiffel Tower. He suggested we join the Social Services Society. Their cheese and wine party fed me for a week from left overs, as did the Christmas parties we put on for kids and old folk. Becky needs to come and try proper Whitby fish and chips.
The reason I love cats is they make you earn thier love and affection. Dogs will worship anything that pleases them but cats are more demanding, but when they finally show love you know it is forever and true.
Sammy!! Can you talk or incorporate the Mexican women’s league? I know we saw some of them at the gold cup and I think it would be great to shine light on those women players as well!
Speaking of winter. I'm near Spokane and I'm happy about the USL. Still, the last couple of months have not been something that will make soccer comfortable here.
In TX we call them Standleaders! I’ve also heard the term Spirit Squad! I was a Standleader and to this day love supporting all types of sports(women sports mainly)! Love the pod, such good vibes!🫶🏾
Not to knock Juan Carlos AT ALL but he is right there with his star players and should be able to gauge their tiredness from their output right? Isn’t there some responsibility on the coach, for putting you in the game when he knows you might be compromised, (sleep, recovery etc.). Not that everything is cut and dry. But shouldn’t we be reading the room? What are your guys’ thoughts and opinions?
He also kept putting her back out there after she was injured! Should've pulled her after the first time, especially if he knew she wasn't quite fit. Or, shouldn't have even played her in the first place! Thorns rotated heavily the first game because of it (and paid for it!)
Two reasons are causing injuries in my opinion. The number of matches and the intensity of the play. Back in the day, the women only had the National Team. While these were intense practice sessions and matches, they didn't play as many matches as the players of today. The most matches the USWNT had in one year was 41 matches in 2000. While they played 41 matches, I haven't been able to deduce how many matches each player participated in during this time. Based of what little I know, not all players played in all of these matches. Typically the National Team had about 26 matches during an Olympic or World Cup year. However today's players are competing on both the National Level and Club Level. In many cases, today's players are playing +26 matches for just for their Clubs. When you add in the National team requirements, the numbers can skyrocket up to 45 and beyond. For example, Lindsey Horan played 45 matches in 2023. She is in great shape but the miles do add up and after too many miles, a breakdown will occur. I believe the intensity of play is higher because not only are trying to make the National Team, they are also trying to keep their spots on the club team. Different coaches have different training regimens and the total intensity is more than back in the day. I'm not saying that the players of yesterday could not compete today--they could. I'm saying the players of today are pushing harder because of club and National team competition. This level of tempo is a major factor in injures. Back in the day, a National coach could take their time to get the players ready because they had so much time and the players didn't really have other places to play. Today, they have shorter and more intense session to get ready and coupled with the demands of their club teams, stress is showing. A good coach is going to have to learn how to balance the needs to build a National team and a players club team requirements. Maybe you don't have a player participate in a She Believes cup because they need rest from their involvement in the Gold Cup and their club schedule.
I bet Becky Sauerbrunn is one of those people that is always the best at whatever she is doing. Even if it’s her first time doing whatever she is doing.
It's a bit disappointing that neither of you think it's also the responsibility of the head coach to mange minutes. Purce clearly should have been subbed off after the first really bad knock. Also, Reign are not 0 and 2. They won their first game. Unlike Portland.
Wow, can’t believe you guys had 6-8 weeks off?!! That’s just a dream for European players: many of the Euro-winning English squad had only 3 or 4 days off that summer thanks to crucifying Fifa-led scheduling!! Ditto Spain after their WC win. Also…the utter unfairness of the US National team (and a few others) qualifying for the Olympics all the way back in 2022, whereas the European teams had to effectively play the Euros ALL over again in late 2023/4 finishing as late as a few months BEFORE the Olympics, and having to do all that intense heavy heavy qualifying whilst the National Selected players ALSO played every League match during this time! Utterly bonkers, and no wonder SO many women players are picking up ACL’s and other injuries . England supporters, and I suspect the players, breathed a sigh of relief re not qualifying for what to Europeans is a ‘fun’ tournament*, rather than the pride-inducing Euros or WC. Our players NEED some quality time off!! 🙏 Sarina and Emma Hayes and other English team managers HAVE spoken out about this, but to no avail. It’s time for the players, world wide, took Fifa and/or Con..sorry, we don’t have that here..Concaff?..to task and use their powerful voices ( wish Rapinoe and Carli were still playing! 💪) to implement schedule changes. Fifa sucks, and the money-led men in suits are costing the women’s game dearly 😡 * But of course we would love to win it.
Hah! It's to be expected that when you've been away from them and then come back, your cats will give you the butt (i.e. turn their backs to you all day long).... damn furballs...
I had no idea how much I would love Becky Sauerbrunn. I'm so glad she's on the podcast and can't wait for the next episode.
Sam, I was completely devastated when the Snacks show came to an end...but I think this show, Good Vibes, is now my fave! The friendly banter between you three is great and I always come away having learned something new about the game. Becky, as a die-hard Thorns season ticket holder and fan, section 109 - right next to the GA and the percussionists, I LOVE your take on all things Thorns and soccer, and I enjoy watching you out on the field. I'm not convinced that Soph was offsides for her 2nd goal - but it is what it is. Ladies, keep up the great work and enjoy it all!
agreed - subscribed & binge-watching ...
I love listening to Becky speak.
Sam and Becky, you so embody the Good Vibes energy. I feel good after hearing you and love your positivity and commitment and leadership to soccer. It's inspiring. And as a late in life soccer player for the last 16 years, I love the idea of unintentional brilliance. We're shocked it happened, but we'll take it! Scoring goals (or stopping goals) is fun every time. 💥⚽
Becky is the smartest tactician, best bookworm and intellectual defender.
Amazing how the really great defensive players are smart as hell.
Sam, would you please do an episode that breaks down the major professional international women’s leagues, who’s in them, and how they stack up? I follow NWSL but get lost over the pond…WSL, UEFA, etc.
Becky is so real for letting Sam name the Seattle fans lol. She's PDX through and through (and also hilarious and has an incredible soccer IQ.)
Really enjoying the podcast!
As a Portland fan who was at the Thorns v Gotham game, the frustration for me on the VAR decisions really came from not seeing the replays of both of Sophs goals. Not sure if that is the standard across the league, but having a replay in stadium with lines drawn would be much nicer. We had to wait ~1 hour after the game for the highlights to be uploaded to see what the refs were seeing
Good Vibes Sallies? 😂🤣 Sam & Becky, you two make an hour fly by! Thank you❣️
So glad you're doing this! I'm an older fan (mid 60s) and was Ms. School Spirit back in HS, so I think you nailed the listeners' club! We need T-shirts and hoodies!
What you're describing at the end for the listeners' club, Blue Crew or Mr/Mrs High School, we referred to as Pep Rally which is so cute and maybe can be us.
great stuff ladies. top to bottom, fun, informative, doing great. looking forward to the Trinity interview. keep up the good work.
Continue to make us proud Sam mewis 😍😍
Blue crew FTW! haha Another great episode. This might be my favorite yet. These two are a vibe. Excited for Lynn's return, too. Thanks for an hour of entertainment :)
As a KC fan, glad you picked Blue Crew as our club name cuz that’s the Supporters group name for the Current 😊
Dude! Where's the Spirit love - first we don't get a candy and now not a high school club? Love the show, can't wait every week for it to update!
“I’ll text you in 5 minutes“ omg so glad I stayed till the very end. That was so funny Sam!!!!
Any update on Lynn's injury?
I would love to see Lo’eau come on one of these podcasts!!!
I loooooove the add of Becky on these shows! Love hearing every word she says.
Becky I am in band and percussion so thx for the shout out
Liking first thing simply bc I'm a huge fan of Becky S. I'll return for another comment after the video haha
You both have A PhDs in soccer and we all benefit from your expertise. As for unintentional brilliance that is when a lifetime of muscle memory meets situational awareness. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for The Game.
Sam, you are so wonderful at podcasts! I absolutely love this podcast and get so excited when I see a new episode uploaded. ❤
Awww, love this 🥰
Ps. 🩵🩵🩵🩵how you say “Chippy” 🥰cos that’s what it we call it!
Loved it! From the soccer freak club!
Hello Sam. Manchester chip shops have all sorts, like pies, not just fish, as I found out when I crossed the Pennines for university. The first person I met there is now Sir Alok Sharma. I went to see Back to The Future in the cinema in Manchester city centre with him. Last time I saw him on TV he was between the King and PM. I often wonder what I would say to our younger selves if I had that DeLorean.
He saw I had little money, as I spent up touring Europe, turning 18 under the Eiffel Tower. He suggested we join the Social Services Society. Their cheese and wine party fed me for a week from left overs, as did the Christmas parties we put on for kids and old folk.
Becky needs to come and try proper Whitby fish and chips.
This is brilliant.
The reason I love cats is they make you earn thier love and affection. Dogs will worship anything that pleases them but cats are more demanding, but when they finally show love you know it is forever and true.
I would love a woso book club podcast that reads all of the woso books out there!!
The new home Jersey is suits you very well Becky . And Love listening you Keep'm coming . Love you too guys
Sammy!! Can you talk or incorporate the Mexican women’s league? I know we saw some of them at the gold cup and I think it would be great to shine light on those women players as well!
Speaking of winter. I'm near Spokane and I'm happy about the USL. Still, the last couple of months have not been something that will make soccer comfortable here.
In TX we call them Standleaders! I’ve also heard the term Spirit Squad! I was a Standleader and to this day love supporting all types of sports(women sports mainly)! Love the pod, such good vibes!🫶🏾
I cant get over Becky talking about the reign loosing the first 2 matches when its portland the only team with 0 wins so far XD🎉
Talking about Soph in the NYNJ game, what about how many times she gets fouled? It was something like 8, no?
True! It was kind of wild. 😳
Not to knock Juan Carlos AT ALL but he is right there with his star players and should be able to gauge their tiredness from their output right? Isn’t there some responsibility on the coach, for putting you in the game when he knows you might be compromised, (sleep, recovery etc.). Not that everything is cut and dry. But shouldn’t we be reading the room? What are your guys’ thoughts and opinions?
He also kept putting her back out there after she was injured! Should've pulled her after the first time, especially if he knew she wasn't quite fit. Or, shouldn't have even played her in the first place! Thorns rotated heavily the first game because of it (and paid for it!)
I’m Gotham through and through, but they were lucky to pull that out. Portland played better.
They really did, they kinda dominated that game but had one defensive derp and paid for it.
Love being part of the blue crew!
Good Vibe Social and Fundraising Committee
I was also a floutist Becky!! Here we goo
Thank you ❤
Two reasons are causing injuries in my opinion. The number of matches and the intensity of the play. Back in the day, the women only had the National Team. While these were intense practice sessions and matches, they didn't play as many matches as the players of today. The most matches the USWNT had in one year was 41 matches in 2000. While they played 41 matches, I haven't been able to deduce how many matches each player participated in during this time. Based of what little I know, not all players played in all of these matches. Typically the National Team had about 26 matches during an Olympic or World Cup year.
However today's players are competing on both the National Level and Club Level. In many cases, today's players are playing +26 matches for just for their Clubs. When you add in the National team requirements, the numbers can skyrocket up to 45 and beyond. For example, Lindsey Horan played 45 matches in 2023. She is in great shape but the miles do add up and after too many miles, a breakdown will occur.
I believe the intensity of play is higher because not only are trying to make the National Team, they are also trying to keep their spots on the club team. Different coaches have different training regimens and the total intensity is more than back in the day. I'm not saying that the players of yesterday could not compete today--they could. I'm saying the players of today are pushing harder because of club and National team competition. This level of tempo is a major factor in injures. Back in the day, a National coach could take their time to get the players ready because they had so much time and the players didn't really have other places to play. Today, they have shorter and more intense session to get ready and coupled with the demands of their club teams, stress is showing.
A good coach is going to have to learn how to balance the needs to build a National team and a players club team requirements. Maybe you don't have a player participate in a She Believes cup because they need rest from their involvement in the Gold Cup and their club schedule.
warms my cold little dead heart- becky 2024
Let gooo Becky sauerbrunn ❤❤❤
Now i need a shirt that says "Unintentional Brilliance"
Utah is bible club bffr
What about Spirit & Bay FC?
hang on now, the Reign have a win - their first game of the season was a win and then they got two losses. they didn't start 0-2 like the thorns
I agree with Becky, the integrity of the sport is paramount here and the WSL plays in stadia that already have VAR set up right?
Oh nvm I just got to the part that Sam explained some play in stadia that don't have it. I guess that needs to be installed
Even with VAR Chelsea would have won...so it really wasn't a "season defining moment"
Re: what are the watchers of Good Vibes called - why did my brain so confidently yell 'VIBRATORS!" 🤦♀
I bet Becky Sauerbrunn is one of those people that is always the best at whatever she is doing. Even if it’s her first time doing whatever she is doing.
Can we get a Good Vibes FC sweatshirt? I would love some merch to show support.
The only acceptable answers for KC were Band or Shop 😂
Ok so whenever they retire...Coach Sinc, Assistant coaches Kling and Becky for the Thorns!
It's a bit disappointing that neither of you think it's also the responsibility of the head coach to mange minutes. Purce clearly should have been subbed off after the first really bad knock.
Also, Reign are not 0 and 2. They won their first game. Unlike Portland.
We need Dunn and Becky.. Flute Colab.. @sam make it happen
A ROD coaches, Sam could be a coach
Haught was off the line on the first PK. Should have been a re-take.
Manchester is going crazy let go Sam mewis😮😮
Wow, can’t believe you guys had 6-8 weeks off?!! That’s just a dream for European players: many of the Euro-winning English squad had only 3 or 4 days off that summer thanks to crucifying Fifa-led scheduling!! Ditto Spain after their WC win.
Also…the utter unfairness of the US National team (and a few others) qualifying for the Olympics all the way back in 2022, whereas the European teams had to effectively play the Euros ALL over again in late 2023/4 finishing as late as a few months BEFORE the Olympics, and having to do all that intense heavy heavy qualifying whilst the National Selected players ALSO played every League match during this time! Utterly bonkers, and no wonder SO many women players are picking up ACL’s and other injuries . England supporters, and I suspect the players, breathed a sigh of relief re not qualifying for what to Europeans is a ‘fun’ tournament*, rather than the pride-inducing Euros or WC. Our players NEED some quality time off!! 🙏
Sarina and Emma Hayes and other English team managers HAVE spoken out about this, but to no avail. It’s time for the players, world wide, took Fifa and/or Con..sorry, we don’t have that here..Concaff?..to task and use their powerful voices ( wish Rapinoe and Carli were still playing! 💪) to implement schedule changes. Fifa sucks, and the money-led men in suits are costing the women’s game dearly 😡
* But of course we would love to win it.
Blue Crew= Pep Club?
Or Spirit Squad?
Npr becky ilu
Hah! It's to be expected that when you've been away from them and then come back, your cats will give you the butt (i.e. turn their backs to you all day long).... damn furballs...
Is Becky a 4 year old? Chicken tenders? Wtf. Fish and chips is so good.
Sam the Reign is 1-1-0 so wtf were you talking about
So Becky ended up reflecting on her own situation while talking about the reign haha oh the irony 😂🎉
Please stop. I have to try to skip past the idiotic alter ego bs and it's annoying. Otherwise, good episode.