Live in Portland!

Live in Portland!

Author: US Soccer | Cumulus Podcast Network May 13, 2026 Duration: 1:01:56
This week on the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, we’re live in Portland! Host Meghan Klingenberg caught up with former teammates Becky Sauerbrunn, Bella Bixby and Morgan Weaver. In front of a packed crowd, the group discussed the future of the women’s game, overcoming injuries, their favorite pieces of Thorns lore, what the game means to them, and, perhaps most importantly of all: if it’s ever OK to carry an umbrella in Portland.   1:50 – Kling kicks off the show  6:48 – Kling drops Becky’s baby  11:42 – Celebrating women’s sports  21:25 – Thorns lore 24:52 – Morgan Weaver’s recovery from injury  30:12 – Supporter culture in Portland  38:06 – Red card or play on 49:50 – What does soccer mean to you?  53:48 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts  This episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, was recorded at the International Women in Sports Film Festival. Learn more at https://www.iwsff.org/  Experience the reveal. Be part of the moment. Join us for Roster Reveal 2026 as we unveil the 26 U.S. Men’s National Team players who will be representing the Stars and Stripes this summer. Free for everyone, you can join us at the Rooftop at Pier 17 on May 26 for a fan festival and to witness the live reveal. This generational moment in U.S. Soccer history will also be broadcast live on FOX. Register for the free live event and learn more at https://events.ussoccer.com/rosterreveal2026.  The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.  Host: Meghan Klingenberg  Guest: Becky Sauerbrunn, Bella Bixby, Morgan Weaver  Producer: Matthew Nelson  To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Each week, the U.S. Soccer Podcast opens up a direct line to the individuals shaping the sport across the country. Host David Gass guides these Wednesday conversations, which are less about formal interviews and more about genuine discussions with coaches, staff, and players from every corner of the American game. You’ll hear from figures connected to the senior national teams, of course, but the dialogue consistently extends to the youth setups and the broader ecosystem dedicated to development. This approach provides a unique, ground-level perspective on the efforts to advance soccer in the United States. These are honest and often uplifting chats that go beyond scores and tactics to reveal the personal stories and professional philosophies driving progress. Tuning into this podcast means getting a clearer sense of the people behind the programs, from emerging talents to the seasoned minds guiding them. It’s an ongoing series of conversations that collectively map out the present and future of U.S. soccer, delivered through a partnership between U.S. Soccer and the Cumulus Podcast Network with support from Henkel.
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