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Friendlies presented by Verizon: Why Maddie Dahlien Loves A Challenge

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Aug 20, 202636:48

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The Seattle Reign and recent USWNT call up talks to Sam about her exciting young career as one of the NWSL’s brightest rising stars, plus how she blends her ultra competitive streak with staying grounded, and how the next generation of USWNT players have become such great friends.

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When was this episode published?: August 20, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 36 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Women's Game. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Women's Game covers soccer. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Episode Notes

The Seattle Reign and recent USWNT call up talks to Sam about her exciting young career as one of the NWSL’s brightest rising stars, plus how she blends her ultra competitive streak with staying grounded, and how the next generation of USWNT players have become such great friends.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Friendlies presented by Verizon: Morgan Weaver Can Get Through Anything

2 days ago47:17

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Why We Love This Club

Underdog Podcasts

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The Beautiful Game: Unfiltered

Underdog Podcasts

Soccer

Football Weekly

The Guardian

Soccer

ESPN FC

ESPN

Soccer

Men In Blazers

Soccer

Listen guide

How do I listen to this episode of The Women's Game?

"Friendlies presented by Verizon: Why Maddie Dahlien Loves A Challenge" is an episode of The Women's Game. Runtime 36 min. Published August 20, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: August 20, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 36 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Women's Game. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Women's Game covers soccer. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.