Episode 189: Joanna Lohman

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 189 features an exclusive interview with former USWNT midfielder and Washington Spirit icon Joanna Lohman.

Joanna Lohman has taken all the lessons she’s learned in her 16-year career and hundreds of stories from professional women soccer players and produced one of the most anticipated books of the year. Here to talk about Raising Tomorrow’s Champions, which she co-authored with Paul Tukey, Joanna share with us the process of compiling all the stories in this book, how it was inspired, and much more.

Despite never winning a championship of any kind, Joanna has redefined what it means to be a champion, from her days with the USWNT to becoming the first Washington Spirit player in the team’s history to ever have her jersey number retired. There’s a lot to learn from one of soccer’s most influential players and she’s here to share it all with us! (14′)

Win a Copy of Raising Tomorrow’s Champions by Joanna Lohman and Paul Tukey!
When: From April 13, 2021 to April 27, 2021
How: Simply go to @wwfshow on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram & reply to our contest post with “I Want to Win!” If you’re not on social, email patty@wwfshow.com with “I Want to Win” in the subject line. Your name will be placed in a drawing to win one (1) copy of “Raising Tomorrow’s Champions.”

Episode Links:

Visit Joanna’s website – https://joannalohman.com/

Listen to Joanna’s WWFShow interview from 2017, Episode 96 – https://wwfshow.com/2017/04/16/lohman-arnold/

Learn more about Raising Tomorrow’s Champions and get your signed copy! https://rtcsoccer.com/book/raising-tomorrows-champions/

Follow “Raising Tomorrow’s Champions” on Instagram & Facebook

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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Photo Courtesy of: Joanna Lohman

Original Broadcast Date: April 11, 2021

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Joanna Lohman, Patrick Renegar, Molly Lynn Westrate, and Chryssa Zizos

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Episode 96: Joanna Lohman, Mackenzie Arnold

Episode 96: Women’s World Football Show welcomes NWSL star Joanna Lohman and Australia goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold.

Washington Spirit midfielder Joanna Lohman began her inspiring career as a standout and MAC Hermann Trophy finalist at Penn State. While working on her Business degree, Joanna went on to captain the U-21 USWNT and blazed a trail that would eventually lead her to become one of the more popular players in women’s soccer today. Jo shares her unique story and her discovery of how the game she loved became a vehicle to change lives – including her own!

As a LGBTQ advocate, Jo looks to her pro career as a valuable platform to help raise awareness and also champion a cause to help empower kids to express their individuality, no matter what that might look like. One of the more honest and thought provoking interviews ever on Women’s World Football Show! Find out why Patty calls this one of the more enjoyable interviews she’s done on WWFShow.

Also, Jo gives us the inside story on the Washington Spirit – How have all the player departures affected the team? What’s the new-team chemistry feel like? And why did she decide to stay and fight for the Spirit Family? You’ll love the answers! (09:35′)

Visit www.JoannaLohman.com
Watch “They Bruise” by Marcos Meconi
Re-watch Joanna’s Ted Talk: “The Uncomfortable Rise to the Top”

Mackenzie Arnold
Women’s World Football Show is delighted to welcome Australia Women’s National Team goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold. As one of the brightest up-and-coming international goalkeepers in the women’s game today, Mackenzie is a two-time winner of the W-League Golden Glove award – a remarkable feat by itself, but she’s not done yet!

At only 23-years old, Mackenzie has become one of the more sought-after keepers in the W-League. Originally signed with Perth Glory in 2011, she’s had success at Canberra United, Western Sydney Wanderers, Perth again, and in 2016 joined her hometown club Brisbane Roar. Mackenzie gives us insight on her new team, playing at home and why playing on the Gold Coast is so special.

The young keeper also shares her challenging journey to the Australia WNT. An inspiring story of grit and determination that brings you into the heart of this talented player. Mackenzie also shares with us stories of her first Olympic experience in Rio as well as the Matildas recent performance at Algarve Cup. If you’re excited about the future of women’s soccer, then you’ll want to listen to this interview with Mackenzie Arnold! (01:09:00′)

NWSL Preview
1 League.
10 Teams.
20 Minutes.
Patty and Adam dig in fast and furious into the NWSL 2017 season. Join us as we take a look at the teams, the players and the coaches leading into the fifth season of the National Women’s Soccer League. If you’re looking for bite-sized content, this is for you! Plus, we pick our Top 4 teams and some may come as a surprise! (42:32′)

International Friendlies
Recaps of recent matches between England, Austria and Italy. How are the Lionesses doing as they enter a transitional period? Adam breaks it down! Then Patty recaps the USWNT matches vs. Russia, looks into the new Collective Bargaining Agreement and announces a few upcoming friendlies overseas. Plus MORE!!

Fade Out Music by Alessia Cara

Original Broadcast Date: April 15, 2017

Photo credits courtesy of: WashingtonSpirit.com; Joanna Lohman Facebook; JoannaLohman.com; FIFA.com; Olympics.com