Lo’eau LaBonta is finally getting her USWNT moment — and could make history. This week, Lori and Christina dive into the Emma Hayes callups, preview the team’s friendlies, and get a surprise visit from Heather O’Reilly. She joins live from the dentist’s office to share the inside story of Como 1907, life as a team exec, and how her job in Italian football began with an 8–1 loss and a pasta party. Plus: the TST preview, tournament costs, and a chaotic candy confession.
⏱️ Time Code Highlights – The Soccer Podcast USA (May 27th Episode)
0:00 – Welcome Back! Chaos, Calendar Confusion & Secret Guest Teased
1:44 – Lori’s Hair Evolution + Christina Proposes an “Awkward Meter”
2:48 – Candy Confessions: Werther’s, Gummy Worms & Scuffed Rims
4:25 – LIVE from the Dentist: Heather O’Reilly Joins the Show
5:58 – Weekend Wins: Arsenal Women & UNC Lacrosse Titles
6:38 – Lori’s TST Team: GM Mode, Multi-Club Life, and Michelle Kang Jokes
7:39 – The Road to TST: From Underdogs to Defenders of the Crown
10:12 – What It Really Costs to Field a TST Team (Spoiler: It’s a Lot)
13:48 – Women’s Soccer Economics: What Players Should Know
15:22 – Pasta, Fabregas & Como 1907: Heather’s Italian Job
18:07 – Building a Club Abroad: Challenges, Culture, and a 5-Year Plan
20:26 – Dream Stadium on Lake Como & Heather’s Vision for Serie A
22:00 – Tampa Preseason Invite? Christina Shoots Her Shot
23:41 – Will Heather Come Out of Retirement Again?
24:31 – TST Strategy: Target Scoring, Sub Patterns & Veteran Wisdom
25:44 – Champions League Pride: Arsenal Wins, Tar Heels Shine
27:20 – Ref Storytime: Heather, Offside, and the 5-Minute Stare
30:01 – Leadership Lessons & Adjusting Abroad
31:03 – \"It Started with Pasta\": How the Italian Deal Was Born
31:38 – Ask the Ref: Why Offside Flags Are Delayed (And Why It's Fine Now)
33:43 – USWNT Call-Ups: The Lo’eau LaBonta Era Begins
36:21 – Youth, Veterans, and the Emma Hayes Development Pipeline
37:40 – Expanded Player Pool = No More Complacency
38:52 – Contract Culture Shift: No More \"Locked-In\" Status
40:22 – China v USA Preview: A Resurgent Rivalry
41:51 – USMNT Chatter: Culture Reset & Clock Ticking
43:39 – Summer of Soccer: What’s Coming Up
44:46 – Lori’s Travel Plans & TST Prep
46:01 – Shoutout: Tampa Bay Sun Clinch Playoffs & Sell Out Again
46:57 – Signing Off: Birthday Month, Werther’s Wisdom, and What’s Next
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