Christina and Lori pop back in with a holiday hello — same outfits, no Christmas sweaters, full honesty. They talk about holiday traditions (or not having them), Guatemalan vs. every-other-kind-of tamales, homemade rolls, red vines, and why Lori doesn’t own a single ugly sweater.

They share:

• why Lori’s “tradition” is… not having one
• Christina’s Noche Buena ritual
• the great tamales debate
• favorite holiday foods (yes, dessert counts)
• New Year’s resolutions (or “time sweeps”)
• Christina’s challenge: do one new thing every week
• a reminder that Boxing Day football is the real holiday

A short, festive drop-in from the Soccerish crew — Happy Holidays!

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What makes someone choose the loneliest position on the field? In this Soccerish Special, we dive into The Goalkeeper’s Story — a journey from backyard dreams to the highest levels of the game.

• Tony Meola remembers the mullet era and how the role has transformed.
• Jill Loyden and Christina Unkel unpack the pressures young keepers face and the bravery the position demands.
• Jenny Nguyen brings humor and honesty about what it means to “dream big” in goal.
• Ann-Katrin Berger shares her philosophy on playing high, her iconic one-handed save at the Euros, and her fight through thyroid cancer — including the tattoos and sign language she uses to honor her sister.
• Danny Higginbotham explains how footwork has become as important as shot-stopping in today’s game.

Across acts — Who’d Be a Goalkeeper, Look No Hands, and A Goalkeeper’s Story — this special weaves technical evolution with human resilience. It’s about gloves, grit, and the courage to stand in hard places.

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Soccerish Presents | Women Who Lead is a special compilation featuring the voices of coaches who’ve shaped the NWSL at its highest levels.

You’ll hear:

• Bev Yanez, 2025 Coach of the Year, on balancing leadership, family, and staff trust.
• Laura Harvey, a three-time Coach of the Year, reflecting on authenticity, therapy, evolving with her players — plus her unexpected admission about TikTok dancing and why The Summer I Turned Pretty absolutely does not pass the Harvey test.
• Freya Coombe, who’s lived both the highs of being hired as a head coach and the lows of being fired, sharing lessons in resilience and tactical growth.

Together, they speak intimately to Christina Unkel and Lori Lindsey about hardship, coping, caring, bonding, and success. They reveal what the game means to them, how they manage the relentless demands of coaching, and how they lead with authenticity and vision.

This special isn’t just about soccer — it’s about leadership, vulnerability, and the human side of the NWSL.

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