Sometimes we all need a little help! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts talk about mental health, the NWSL’s new mental leave program, and asking for help when you need it.
Sydney and Ali also talk clap backs to sassy social media comments, girl math, athleisure wear, what age is appropriate for dating and whether or not Sydney’s kids will be attending any sleepovers.
New episodes of BFFR with Sydney and Ali drop every Monday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @BFFRShow. (https://www.bffrshow.com/).
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Becky Sauerbrunn on Resiliency, Pregnancy, and Romantasy
Becky Sauerbrunn may have retired from the field, but she’s fresh on the air! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts are joined by the U.S. Women’s National Team’s former Captain America, Becky Sauerbrunn!
Becky talks about her recent pregnancy announcement, her post-retirement career in broadcasting, whether it’s time for Ali and Sydney to consider retiring, and shares her favorite memories of playing with (and against) Sydney.
Our hosts also share stories about Ali’s wedding thank you card journey, Sydney running out of gas on the freeway, and they even answer some fan questions from the BFFR hotline.
New episodes of BFFR with Sydney and Ali drop every Monday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @BFFRShow. (https://www.bffrshow.com/).
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Julie Foudy on Motherhood, Affecting Change, and The Three Clap
Julie Foudy is a soccer icon and also so for real! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts are joined by former U.S. Women’s National Team player, World Cup and Olympic gold medal winner, broadcaster, and Angel City F.C. investor Julie Foudy!
Julie shares her perspective on the incremental change over the years in women’s sports, the 99ers taking their World Cup celebration tour into their own hands, and her daughter leaving for college. Plus she’s talking about her work on Save: The Katie Meyer Story, a documentary she did with ESPN about Stamford college athlete Katie Meyer who took her own life in 2022. Our hosts also share updates on Savy King, Sydney’s calf injury, some Millennial trends, and answer a fan’s question from the BFFR hotline.
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Coach Jackie is For Real About Women’s Sports
Coach Jackie gets real with Ali! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, Ali is joined by Tik Tok sensation Coach Jackie to discuss her viral series, “Is She Gay, or Does She Coach Women’s Basketball?” The two discuss the current era of women’s sports, whether or not the word “women” should be included in things like the World Cup, and why Jackie is not longer answering the question “why should people watch women’s sports?”
The two chat about the women’s leagues Jackie doesn’t think are getting enough flowers, what it’s like to be a content creator who gets the attention of your sports heroes and Jackie rates Ali’s outfit! PLUS the two chat about the expanded 2031 Women’s World Cup, and answer a fan’s college question on the BFFR hotline.
New episodes of BFFR with Sydney and Ali drop every Monday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @BFFRShow. (https://www.bffrshow.com/).
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Being For Real About Motherhood
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts dive into the realities of motherhood, being an aunty, and the journey to becoming a mom.
Ali interviews Syd about her parenting style, what its been like being a professional athlete and a mom of two, and if she thinks PET MOMS are moms, too! Ali also shares more about her perspective on family planning and gives and update on her IVF journey. PLUS we get their W’s and L’s of the week and answer YOUR burning relationship questions on the BFFR hotline.
New episodes of BFFR with Sydney and Ali drop every Monday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @BFFRShow. (https://www.bffrshow.com/).
Professional soccer stars Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley are SO for real. Their BFFR podcast covers the highs, the lows, and everything in between, on and off the field. From training to travel and all the behind-the-scenes tea, Ali & Syd will bring in guests, have the hard conversations, and probably roast each other along the way. So dial that BFFR hotline and be for real!
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