Give N’ Go

There’s a little bit of everything in this episode — from NWSL drama to Sam Angel’s adventures on and off the field. (Including a broken microphone, some questionable college classes and a golf story involving her husband that you really need to hear. 😂)Rohtas and Sam get into the NWSL playoff picture, the league’s coaching shakeups and the growing conversation around hair-pulling incidents. Plus, Sam gives us an update on life with DC Power and the competitive landscape of the Gainbridge Super League.We’re also sharing two more conversations from SocceristaFest! First up is Hani Gutierrez, founder and CEO of b.BLD, who talks about creating a beauty brand that encourages girls to embrace who they are instead of trying to fit someone else’s mold. Sam also shares what it’s been like partnering with the brand and why its message resonates with her.Then we sit down with Allison Weatherford, founder of Athena Athlete, whose own ACL injury inspired her to help young female athletes navigate injuries, recovery and the challenges of getting back on the field. It’s a conversation every soccer parent and young athlete should hear.A little soccer talk, a lot of personality and two women doing some pretty great things for the next generation. ❤️⚽️

Rohtas and Sam get into some of the player movement that’s been shaking things up — from Esther González’s surprising move to Saudi Arabia to Boston continuing to build its roster with some familiar Gotham faces. They also dig into just how complicated roster management can get when international tournaments, young national team call-ups and the playoff push all collide.
Then we head back to SocceristaFest for two conversations we really loved. Alyssa Wallace from Bay FC talks about the club’s commitment to community, creating access to the game and making sure the next generation of girls can see themselves in soccer — on and off the field.
We also sit down with Alexis Katt from Soccer Without Borders, an organization using soccer to create community and a sense of belonging for immigrant and refugee youth. And as Alexis says, soccer is the same in every language. ❤️⚽️
A little soccer chaos, a little behind-the-scenes insight, and two really great conversations about what this game can do beyond the field.

There is A LOT happening in women’s soccer right now — and Episode 97 gets into plenty of it.
Sam gives us a look at her new season with DC Power FC and the USL Super League, including what she’s learning in a fast, physical 14-game season and what feels different from her experience in the NWSL.
We also talk with Dr. Ashley Comer-Fontez, former Florida State standout and Washington Spirit COO, who is building something pretty special in Tallahassee with the Tallahassee Reckoning — creating more opportunities for players to develop and potentially stay closer to home.
And then there’s Samantha Johnson, GM of Brooklyn FC, who takes us behind the scenes of building a team, changing its identity and turning things around. She has some really interesting thoughts on where the league is headed — and why anyone can win.
Plus, Rohtas and Sam get into the latest around the women’s game, including the NWSL, USL Super League, player movement and a little Ted Lasso, because naturally we have to go there. 😉
Another fun one with a lot of good conversations about where women’s soccer is going — and, more importantly, the people helping build it.
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Rohtas Wadera and Sam Angel are back with Episode 96 of Give N’ Go, featuring a standout conversation with Fred Wilson, Executive Director of Mustang Soccer League.
Wilson reflects on more than three decades in youth soccer and the growth of Mustang into one of the Bay Area’s most established soccer communities. He discusses building a player-first culture, using data and AI as tools in development, the importance of strong coach-player relationships, and why the human side of the game still matters most.
His philosophy is simple: create an environment kids want to return to, be present with players, and above all, be good to kids.
Sam and Rohtas also break down several stories from around the women’s game, including the NWSL’s decision to start its 2027 season earlier ahead of the Women’s World Cup, a new goalkeeper injury rule being tested in the WSL, and the return of Ted Lasso with women’s soccer taking center stage.
In This Episode:
Fred Wilson on 37 years with Mustang Soccer League
Building a youth soccer culture that keeps players in the game
Why “you can’t measure head and heart”
How Mustang uses data and AI in player development
Making analytics useful for coaches and players
The importance of the coach-player relationship
Fred’s advice for youth coaches: “be good to kids”
Sam Angel’s latest update from DC Power
The NWSL’s 2027 schedule change ahead of the Women’s World Cup
What a shorter offseason could mean for players
The WSL’s new goalkeeper injury rule
Ted Lasso takes on women’s soccer — and whether it can get the culture right
Hosted by Rohtas Wadera and professional soccer player Sam Angel.
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Welcome to episode 95 of Give N' Go!
Sam Angel checks in from preseason with DC Power as she prepares for the new Gainbridge Super League season, including what it’s like stepping into a leadership role and why the growing number of NWSL players heading to the USL Super League on loan could be important for both leagues.
Then Rohtas Wadera sits down with legendary former Texas A&M head coach G Guerrieri — “Coach G” — for an in-depth conversation about the changing landscape of women’s college soccer.
Coach G discusses the launch of the Intercollegiate Women’s Soccer Organization for Coaches (IWSOC), major changes to the college soccer calendar, reducing injuries, improving the student-athlete experience, the transfer portal, and creating stronger connections between the college game, U.S. Soccer, the NWSL and USL Super League.
Plus, Sam and Rohtas discuss Emily Sonnett’s season-ending injury and what it could mean for Gotham FC and the USWNT, the debate over an NWSL All-Star Game, the importance of preserving the Challenge Cup, and the growing tension between commercialization and protecting what makes soccer special.
In This Episode:
Sam Angel’s preseason with DC Power
The growing NWSL-to-USL Super League loan pipeline
Coach G on the new era of women’s college soccer
Why the college soccer calendar is changing
Player health, recovery and reducing injuries
The transfer portal and managing player expectations
Connecting NCAA soccer with U.S. Soccer, NWSL and USL
Emily Sonnett’s injury and the USWNT
Does the NWSL really need an All-Star Game?
Why the Challenge Cup matters
Hosted by Rohtas Wadera and DC Power's Sam Angel.
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The women's soccer world is changing fast, and in Episode 94, Rohtas Wadera and Sam Angel discuss Barcelona's roster overhaul, the changing landscape of NWSL free agency, and what these shifts mean for the game's biggest clubs and players.
The episode also features two outstanding conversations from SocceristaFest with Asia Mape, founder of I Love to Watch You Play, and Kassie Gray, founder of Female Footballers, who share powerful insights on soccer parenting, mentorship, and creating healthier pathways for the next generation of female athletes.
Whether you're a player, parent, coach, or fan, this episode explores the people and stories helping shape the future of the girls' game—both on and off the field.
Featured Guests
Asia Mape – Founder, I Love to Watch You Play; Emmy Award-winning producer and producer of the Welcome to the Party podcast
Kassie Gray – Founder & CEO, Female Footballers

Sam Angel joins the show from Washington, D.C., after signing with DC Power in the Gainbridge Super League, sharing what it's been like starting fresh with a new club and stepping into a leadership role.
We also bring you exclusive interviews from SocceristaFest and the Girls Academy Summer Playoffs, featuring rising Top Hat star Sydney Eaton, University of Oregon head coach Tracy Joyner, and an inspiring panel with Leslie Bonci, Erica Mulholland, and Emily Perrin discussing nutrition, strength, mindset, and helping the next generation of female athletes thrive.
Plus, Rohtas and Sam preview the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), breaking down the tournament favorites, players to watch, and why this year's competition could be one of the biggest in the tournament's history.
In this episode:
⚽ Sam Angel begins life with DC Power
🌟 Sydney Eaton on her GA journey and college dreams
🎙️ SocceristaFest speaker panel
🦆 Oregon head coach Tracy Joyner
🌍 Women's AFCON preview and predictions
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It's a big episode of Give N' Go as hosts Rohtas Wadera and Sam Angel catch up on a whirlwind few weeks in women's soccer. Sam shares exciting personal news, announcing her move to DC Power FC on loan from the Chicago Stars after spending the summer with Boston Legacy. She opens up about embracing a new challenge, what she's learned from the journey so far, and why this next step feels like the right fit.
The duo also breaks down one of the busiest stretches of the NWSL season, including Angel City's coaching change, the surprising Kennedy Fuller trade, Ali Sentnor's arrival, and what these moves mean for the league's future. Rohtas and Sam also discuss the growing influence of the Gainbridge Super League and how player movement between leagues is changing the landscape of women's soccer.
Plus, the episode features two standout interviews from the Girls Academy Summer Showcase with U.S. Youth National Team standouts Gabriella Hollins and Gwenyth Provost. The young stars discuss representing their country, their development through the Girls Academy, and the goals driving them toward the next level.
From career moves and league drama to the next generation of talent, Episode 92 is packed with insight, honest conversation, and plenty to get excited about as the women's game continues to evolve.
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After a busy summer covering SocceristaFest and the Girls Academy Summer Playoffs, Rohtas Wadera and Sam Angel are back to break down everything happening across the women's soccer landscape.
The episode kicks off with reflections from Girls Soccer Network's first-ever SocceristaFest, celebrating the incredible community that came together at COPA Soccer Training Center in Walnut Creek before heading to Southern California for exclusive coverage of the Girls Academy Playoffs in Norco.
This week's episode also features two special interviews recorded on location with Girls Academy Sporting Director Meghan Frey and City SC Coach of the Year Jeff Hughes, who discuss the future of youth development, coaching philosophy, and creating better pathways for female players.
The conversation then shifts to one of the busiest summer transfer windows in recent memory, including major moves involving Sam Kerr, Alexia Putellas, Felicia Schröder, and Manaka Matsukubo, before wrapping up with Challenge Cup and NWSL action.

Episode 90 of Give N’ Go with Sam Angel and Rohtas Wadera dives headfirst into the latest NWSL storylines, the emotion behind Boston Legacy’s historic first win, and the ever-evolving global women’s game.
Sam takes listeners inside the atmosphere surrounding Boston Legacy’s first-ever victory—a breakthrough moment that felt bigger than just three points. The locker room celebration was electric, with players reacting like they’d just won a championship. It was a reminder of how much sacrifice, pressure, and emotion go into building a brand-new club from the ground up in one of the toughest leagues in the world.
The episode also explores the rollercoaster nature of the NWSL season so far, including surprise performances, shifting team identities, and the growing conversations around player value, roster construction, and league parity. With the summer transfer window approaching, Sam and Rohtas discuss potential movement across the league and the buzz surrounding stars like Trinity Rodman and Khadija Shaw.
A major highlight of the episode is a special interview with legendary coach Randy Waldrum, whose career has spanned the college game, the professional ranks, and the international stage.
Waldrum reflects on his experience coaching the Nigerian Women’s National Team, offering honest insight into the challenges of navigating federation politics, resource limitations, and player support at the international level. He also shares stories from the Women’s World Cup, discusses the immense talent coming out of Nigeria, and explains why investing in players holistically is critical for the continued growth of the women’s game.
The conversation gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of coaching at the highest level—where leadership extends far beyond tactics and results.