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Origin Story: The 85ers

Origin Story: The 85ers

著者： Storied Sports
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 Origin Story: The 85ers Presented by adidasProduced by Storied Sports Origin Story: The 85ers is a groundbreaking, documentary-style audio series that uncovers the untold beginnings of the most dominant dynasty in women’s sports: the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team. Before the world knew their names—and long before millions tuned in to watch the USWNT lift World Cups—there were 17 women who stepped onto the field in 1985 with no media, no funding, and no blueprint. They played for love of the game, and in doing so, ignited a revolution. Told through intimate interviews, restored archival moments, and the unmistakable voice of Michelle Akers—FIFA Player of the Century, original ’85er, and executive producer—the series brings audiences back to where it all began. This is the story before the glory. The team before the dynasty. The spark that built a movement. Season 1 features seven episodes, rare behind-the-scenes stories, and the unfiltered voices of the women who built U.S. women’s soccer from the ground up. Origin Story: The 85ers is the first chapter in a new cultural storytelling franchise from Storied Sports—turning legacy into livelihood and finally giving these pioneers the recognition, platform, and ownership they always deserved.
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  • Episode 7: OOSA Forever

    Episode 7: OOSA Forever
    2025/12/19
    Presented by adidas Produced by Storied Sports Executive Producer: Michelle Akers The final episode brings the story full circle by returning to the cheer — Oosa! — that began as a mispronunciation from the Italian crowd in 1985 and evolved into a sacred team tradition passed down for four decades. Erin and Jane reveal that nearly every modern USWNT player knows the chant, but almost none knew its origin. From there, Episode 7 charts the path from the raw beginnings of 1985 to the seismic breakthrough of the 1991 Women’s World Cup. The appointment of Anson Dorrance transforms the national team into winners — they would dominate it, all while decked out in adidas. Players from the ’85 team who stayed on carried the sting of Mundalito loss with them, fueling the gut-level grit that powered the U.S. toward its first world championship. But even after winning it all, they still faced second-class treatment, long commercial flights home without media, and minimal federation support. The importance of sponsors like adidas is discussed in the context of the growth of women’s sports since the 85ers played. The episode closes by connecting “The 85ers” to everything that came after — the Olympics, the 1999 team, the modern program — and by restoring their place in history. Their legacy isn’t just that they were the first. It’s that they created the culture, the attitude, the fight, and the sisterhood that the USWNT still carries today. 00:00 — When “Oosa” was a mistake 01:45 — A rally cry is born 02:45 — The “Oosa” that never left 03:30 — Success without recognition 04:30 — Grit, redemption, and the 1986 return 05:55 — 1991: World Champions, still invisible 07:45 — From 1999 glory to lingering issues 08:30 — A history forgotten 10:00 — Fighting to be written back in 15:10 — Barriers, Hall of Fame, and double standards 17:55 — The spark: a jersey, a reunion, a movement 24:20 — Seattle with the 85ers - 40 years later 31:45 — Soccer family, legacy, and the next generation 37:10 — What the 85ers built 39:40 — Oosa forever! Featuring (in order of appearance): Erin Foley: Host Of Origin Story: The 85ers | Comedian & TV Writer Jane McManus: Host Of Origin Story: The 85ers | Sports Journalist & Academic Michelle Akers: Midfielder/Forward | Fifa Co-Player of the Century | USWNT Olympic Gold Medalist & 2x World Cup Champion Lori Henry: Defender | Former USWNT Captain & World Cup Champion Ruth Harker: Goalkeeper | Member Of The 1985 USWNT | St. Louis Soccer Hall of Famer Linda Gancitano: Defender | 1985 Olympic Sports Festival MVP | First Sub in USWNT History Becky Sauerbrunn: USWNT Olympic Gold Medalist & 2x World Cup Champion Sam Meza: Current USWNT Midfielder Julie Foudy: USWNT 2x Olympic Gold Medalist & 2x World Cup Champion Anson Dorrance: USWNT Head Coach 1986-1994 | 65–22–5 Record with USWNT Kristine Lilly: Most Caps in International Soccer History Brenda Elsey: History Professor, Hofstra University Meghann Burke: Executive Director, NWSLPA | Retired WPS Goalkeeper Stacey Enos: Midfielder | Member of the 1985 USWNT | 3x NCAA Champion - University of North Carolina Maya Mendoza-Exstrom: Seattle Sounders FC Chief Operating Officer Kathy Ridgewell-Williams: Forward | Member of the 1985 USWNT Sharon McMurtry: Midfielder | 1985 U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year | First-Ever U.S Soccer Female Athlete of the Year Emily Sams: Current USWNT Defender Lindsey Heaps: Current USWNT Captain & Midfielder | USWNT Olympic Gold Medalist & World Cup Champion Emma Hayes: Current USWNT Head Coach Kim Wyant: Goalkeeper | First GK Win in USWNT History | NYU Men's Soccer Head Coach Emily Pickering Harner: Midfielder | First Assist In USWNT History Abby Wambach: USWNT’s All-Time Leading Scorer
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    46 分
  • Episode 6: Coming Home

    Episode 6: Coming Home
    2025/12/18
    Presented by adidas Produced by Storied Sports Executive Producer: Michelle Akers Episode 6 opens with an anecdote we’d hardly believe today: Kim Wyant being summoned to the cockpit of a 747 by a pilot who can’t quite believe women play soccer at such an elite level. That moment of patronizing curiosity becomes the metaphor for what “The 85ers” face when they return to the U.S. — no media coverage, no fanfare, barely anyone who even knew they’d been gone. The episode dives deep into how the players processed the tournament: pride in hanging with world-class teams, disappointment in the results, and Michelle Akers’ trademark uncompromising take — “a loss is a loss, no matter the score”. But the heart of this chapter is the tension between failure and foundation. Some of “The 85ers” wonder whether they “did enough” to keep the program alive. Others feel the tournament lit a fuse — a hunger for redemption that would drive the next generation. By the end, the episode reframes Italy not as an ending, but as the catalyst for what would become the most dominant program in women’s sports. The dynasty didn’t start in triumph — it started with 17 women flying home in silence, determined to make sure the world would one day pay attention - and they’d get the respect they deserved. 00:00 — Celebrities in the sky 03:05 — Returning with pride (and questions) 05:30 — Moral victories vs. winning 07:00 — Michelle Akers’ relentless standard 09:25 — The weight of letting future generations of women down 11:55 — No headlines, no homecoming 14:10 — Was this the end of it all? 16:20 — Life after the National Team 18:55 — “Soccer will not love you back” 22:40 — Realizing greatness 25:05 — Ripples through generations 30:10 — Knowledge that changed the game 33:05 — The legacy lives on Featuring (in order of appearance): Kim Wyant: Goalkeeper | First GK Win in USWNT History | NYU Men's Soccer Head Coach Erin Foley: Host Of Origin Story: The 85ers | Comedian & TV Writer Jane McManus: Host Of Origin Story: The 85ers | Sports Journalist & Academic Linda Gancitano: Defender | 1985 Olympic Sports Festival MVP | First Sub in USWNT History Cindy Gordon: Forward | Member of the 1985 USWNT Sharon McMurtry: Midfielder | 1985 U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year | First-Ever U.S Soccer Female Athlete of the Year Stacey Enos: Midfielder | Member of the 1985 USWNT | 3x NCAA Champion - University of North Carolina Michelle Akers: Midfielder/Forward | Fifa Co-Player of the Century | USWNT Olympic Gold Medalist & 2x World Cup Champion Ruth Harker: Goalkeeper | Member Of The 1985 USWNT | St. Louis Soccer Hall of Famer Lori Henry: Defender | Former USWNT Captain & World Cup Champion Michael Lewis: Award-Winning Soccer Writer/Editor Brandi Chastain: USWNT 2x Olympic Gold Medalist & 2x World Cup Champion Lori Bylin Sweeney: Midfielder | Member of the 1985 USWNT Denise Bender: Defender | First USWNT Captain Tara Buckley O’Sullivan: Midfielder | 4x All-American & 1982 Honda Award Winner Denise Boyer Merdich: Forward | First USWNT Player of the Game Ann Orrison Germain: Defender | Member of the 1985 USWNT Margaret “Tucka” Healy: Forward | University of California Soccer Hall of Famer Anson Dorrance: USWNT Head Coach 1986-1994 | 65–22–5 Record with USWNT Cindy Parlow Cone: USWNT 2x Olympic Gold Medalist & World Cup Champion | U.S. Soccer Federation President Emma Hayes: Current USWNT Head Coach Kathy Ridgewell-Williams: Forward | Member of the 1985 USWNT Episode 7: 12.19.25
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    34 分
  • Episode 5: Italian Lessons

    Episode 5: Italian Lessons
    2025/12/17
    Presented by adidas Produced by Storied Sports Executive Producer: Michelle Akers After a tough opening loss to Italy, Episode 5 celebrates the glorious chaos of being twenty-something years old at an international tournament with almost zero oversight. With no curfews, no social media, and no federation breathing down their necks, “The 85ers” discover nightclubs aka “discothèques”, siestas, beach culture, and a sense of freedom none of them had imagined. But the heart of the episode is game two vs. Denmark — and the birth of the now-iconic “Oosa!” chant, inspired by Italian fans in game one. This becomes the pregame ritual that will last for the next 40 years of the USWNT. On the field, Michelle Akers unleashes the tornado of intensity that would define her career, scoring what teammates later confirm was the first goal in USWNT history. The team trainer, Kim Favorite, goes home with an empty adidas bag because everyone needed extra gear. The team battles to a 2–2 draw against a powerhouse Denmark squad, impressing even Danish legend Lone Schmidt Nielsen. It’s the moment “The 85ers” finally feel the rhythm of international soccer — and prove to themselves they belong. 00:00 — Half business trip, half Spring Break!01:30 — No curfews, no GPS, no rules 02:20 — Game 2 vs. Denmark & the birth of the “OOSA!” 03:55 — Michelle Akers returns with something to prove 04:40 — Playing your heroes while fighting for your spot 05:30 — Denmark’s physical reality check 07:55 — Breakthrough goals & vindication 09:25 — Missed chances & lingering “what ifs” 10:55 — A 2–2 tie that felt like a win 11:35 — An opponent takes notice 13:45 — Italy shenanigans, beach days & chaos 21:30 — Lost bus, no warm-up & tournament turning point 29:35 — Denise Boyer’s full-circle moment Featuring (in order of appearance): Erin Foley: Host Of Origin Story: The 85ers | Comedian & TV Writer Jane McManus: Host Of Origin Story: The 85ers | Sports Journalist & Academic Linda Gancitano: Defender | 1985 Olympic Sports Festival MVP | First Sub in USWNT History Emily Pickering Harner: Midfielder | First Assist In USWNT History Denise Bender: Defender | First USWNT Captain Margaret “Tucka” Healy: Forward | University of California Soccer Hall of Famer Kim Wyant: Goalkeeper | First GK Win in USWNT History | NYU Men's Soccer Head Coach Ruth Harker: Goalkeeper | Member Of The 1985 USWNT | St. Louis Soccer Hall of Famer Michelle Akers: Midfielder/Forward | Fifa Co-Player of the Century | USWNT Olympic Gold Medalist & 2x World Cup Champion Kim Favorite: First USWNT Head Athletic Trainer Sharon McMurtry: Midfielder | 1985 U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year | First-Ever U.S Soccer Female Athlete of the Year Stacey Enos: Midfielder | Member of the 1985 USWNT | 3x NCAA Champion - University of North Carolina Kathy Ridgewell-Williams: Forward | Member of the 1985 USWNT Cindy Gordon: Forward | Member of the 1985 USWNT Marieanne Spacey-Cale: Striker | English Football Hall of Famer | Member of 1985 England National Team Denise Boyer Merdich: Forward | First USWNT Player of the Game Episode 6: 12.18.25 Episode 7: 12.19.25
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    34 分
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