logo
episode-header-image
Jul 2020
9m 49s

Marta

BLUE WIRE
About this episode
The 2007 Women’s World Cup was supposed to be a crash course between the defending champions, Germany, and the USA, whom the Germans had embarrassed in the semifinals of the previous World Cup. No one, however, told that to a 21-year-old, who turned the women’s game on its head by leading Brazil to a 4-0 victory over the USA, and announcing her arrival as the best female soccer the world had ever seen.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up next
Jul 2020
Diego Maradona
Maradona is one of the forerunners in the discussion for greatest player of all time, and it’s easy to see why. His speed and brilliance on the field were legendary, as was his confidence and showmanship. It was his excess on the field that made his play so attractive, and it was ... Show More
9m 22s
Jul 2020
Zinedine Zidane
Imagine being a national hero, one of the greatest athletes to ever come around in the history of your entire sport. Imagine winning just about every single trophy you could possibly win over the course of a career that stretched almost twenty years. Now imagine that, at the end ... Show More
9m 33s
Jul 2020
Mo Salah
Mohamed Salah was once considered a wash-out in English soccer, only managing 13 appearances for Chelsea. He had a bit more success in Italy with Roma, scoring 29 goals over two seasons. But, how did a good forward manage to turn himself into one of the world’s greatest stars, an ... Show More
9m 16s
Recommended Episodes
Jun 18
Samba, Stadiums, and Soccer History: Brazil Gets the Women's World Cup!
Get ready to feel the energy! Brazil has won the bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, making history as the first South American nation to do so. In this episode, we dive into why Brazil's bid was a game-changer, leveraging stadiums from the 2014 Men's World Cup for a sus ... Show More
5 m
Nov 2024
First international for Netherlands women's football
In November 1973, Netherlands women’s football team lined up for their country’s first official international. It was a major step on the road to the development of the game, both in the Netherlands and in England, who were their opponents that day. Now over 50 years on from that ... Show More
8m 58s
Jul 2024
Futbol Americas: USWNT Win Olympic Opener
The Futbol Americas crew react to the USWNT's win over Zambia to open the Olympics and look ahead to their matchup with Germany on Sunday. Then, the team discusses the Canadian Women's Team being caught flying drones and the fallout from the scandal. Plus, a look at CONCACAF Men' ... Show More
1 h
Jul 2023
FIFA Women's World Cup: USWNT vs. Netherlands preview | SOTU
Alexi Lalas and David Mosse come to you from day seven of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. The duo start the show by previewing the USWNT's matchup against the Netherlands. Who must impress for the USWNT? Will the USWNT win? Lalas and Mosse also make sure to discuss Lionel's Mess ... Show More
21m 5s
Jul 2024
Futbol W: USWNT Dominates Germany, Australia Next
Seb & Ali discuss USWNT beating Germany 4-1 in style & if there will be any changes for the last group stage game against Australia. Plus, a deeper dive into who the USWNT would/wouldn't want to run into in the knockout stages of the Olympics. Also, the crew talks qualification c ... Show More
1h 19m
Jun 28
World Cup whisky
In 1974, East Germany beat West Germany in a World Cup match in Hamburg. Afterwards, on a flight, the West German Finance Minister, Hans Apel, found himself sitting next to one of the East German players, Hans-Jurgen Kreische. Apel was so despondent that he told Kreische West Ger ... Show More
9m 14s
Nov 2024
Marta: Brazil’s global icon
Marta is a Brazilian phenomenon. A six-time FIFA World Player of the Year, record goal scorer who’s even the hero of her opponents, but where did her love of football begin and what challenges has she faced in her incredible 20 year career? This is the story of Brazil’s global ic ... Show More
54m 50s