Episode 191: Haley Kopmeyer, David Copeland-Smith

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 191 spotlights The Soccer Show with former professional goalkeeper Haley Kopmeyer and founder of Beast Mode Soccer David Copeland-Smith

What do you get when you mix a former professional women’s soccer player with one of the world’s most renown trainers in the women’s game and throw them in front of a camera and have them comment on FA WSL game highlights? You get The Soccer Show!

Haley Kopmeyer and David Copeland-Smith

Hosts of The Soccer Show stop by to talk about the YouTube show that is changing the way we look at the FA WSL. Former Reign and Orlando Pride goalkeeper Haley Kopmeyer has teamed up with the founder of Beast Mode Soccer David Copeland-Smith for an informative and entertaining highlight-driven show.

The two also discusses why the FA WSL is so popular, who are some of their favorite players, their take on how to really grow the women’s game and more! On their own, these two are knowledgeable and insightful. Together, they are taking coverage of women’s football to another level! (21’)

Carli Lloyd and Jennifer Cudjoe

The NJ/NY Gotham FC midfielders talk about the upcoming season, the 2021 Challenge Cup Final, penalty kicks and more! (6′)

Mark Parsons and Adrianna Franch

We hear from Portland Thorns FC head coach Mark Parsons and goalkeeper Adrianna Franch  immediately after winning the 2021 Challenge Cup final. What does this win mean to the team as they look to start the regular season? Coach Parsons shares his insights. Plus, Challenge Cup final MVP Franch talks about coming back from injury and coming up with a big PK save in the final. (12′)

Episode Links:

Watch The Soccer Show

Watch Just Women’s Sports on YouTube

Follow Haley Kopmeyer on Instagram @hkopmeyer

Follow David Copeland-Smith on Instagram @beastmodesoccer

Follow Just Women’s Sports on Instagram @justwomenssports

Visit BeastModeSoccer.com

Listen to AJ interview Haley Kopmeyer on Episode 171!

Listen and subscribe to our friends at Game of Throw-Ins podcast on Spotify and Soundcloud. Follow them on Twitter @GOTIfootball and Instagram @gameofthrowinspodcast

Don’t miss Patty’s new YouTube Show Mission California

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Photos Courtesy of: Haley Kopmeyer and David Copeland-Smith

Original Broadcast Date: May 16, 2021

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by Haley Kopmeyer, David Copeland-Smith, Maureen Cornley, NWSL, Portland Thorns FC,  NJ/NY Gotham FC

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

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Episode 151: Jen Hoy, Haley Kopmeyer, Chloe Logarzo, Allie Long, Megan Rapinoe

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 151 spotlights the NWSL with an exclusive featured interview with Jen Hoy of Sky Blue FC; exclusives with Chloe Logarzo of Washington Spirit and Haley Kopmeyer of Orlando Pride; and soundbites from Megan Rapinoe and Allie Long of Reign FC.

In the wake of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), has seen a sizable increase in match attendances. On this episode we take a deep dive into to the league. Join us as we explore where the league has been, where its going and how to grow it even further – all through the eyes of many of the players.

Jen Hoy

If you’ve followed the NWSL in just the slightest degree over the past 7 years, you know the name Jen Hoy. She’s been an intricate part of the league since its inception in 2013. After a stellar career at Princeton University, Jen was selected in the 4th Round of the inaugural 2013 NWSL College Draft by the Chicago Red Stars. Jen made an immediate impact in the league with her hard work, speed and flair for dramatic goals.

From the outside looking in, Jen Hoy’s career path seems conventional. However, in this candid interview, Jen shares her unlikely journey that resulted in a remarkable career in women’s professional soccer. This is the story of an Ivy League economic major didn’t fit into the world of finance, but thrived on the soccer pitch. This is Jen Hoy! (13′)

Follow Jen Hoy on Twitter @Jenhoy2
Follow Jen on Instagram @jenuinefoodie
Learn more about Thrive: Holistic Health Consulting by Jen

Haley Kopmeyer

Alana “AJ” Johnson meets up with Orlando Pride goalkeeper Haley Kopmeyer in this entertaining interview, to chat about the differences between the NWSL and Australia’s W-League, the switch from Seattle to Orlando, her talents away from soccer and more. (50′)

Chloe Logarzo

AJ also catches up with Washington Spirit and Australian midfielder Chloe Logarzo, who shares her unique football journey, her thoughts on the NWSL and more. (54′)

Listen to a more in-depth interview with Chloe from Episode 127 of Women’s World Football Show and read Patty’s article on this interesting Aussie in The Women’s Game.

Allie Long and Megan Rapinoe

How do we keep the post-Women’s World Cup buzz from dying? USWNT players Allie Long and Megan Rapinoe have a few ideas. We hear from these influential players, courtesy of Reign FC. (59′)

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Listen to Women’s World Football Show on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Spreaker, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and direct from our website at www.WWFShow.com.

Photo Courtesy of: Sky Blue FC

Original Broadcast Date: July 28, 2019

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited & produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by Alana “AJ” Johnson, Nichole Paolino (Sky Blue FC), Jackie Maynard (Orlando Pride), press conference soundbites courtesy of Reign FC.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and it’s audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.