Nothing quite like hanging out -- in podcast form -- with one your favourite women's soccer journalists, is there?

Well, in the first Squad Depth of 2025, the special guest is writer and podcaster Andre Carlisle.

Theo asks Andre about his football journey, from entering the world of soccer blogs to becoming a renowned podcaster, newsletter writer, and his spicy skeets.

The two chat about the origin of the terrific Diaspora United podcast, the magic of good soccer metrics, and what's behind his trademark irreverent style of writing and analysis.

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These days, I find myself wondering what doesn't Jill Loyden do?

This week, Squad Depth sat down with Loyden to get to know the former USA goalkeeper turned broadcaster, turned teacher, coach, and skill-builder, a bit better.

In addition to commentating on matches for ESPN, ION, and CBS, Loyden founded the Keeper Institute in her home state of New Jersey. For the past 10 years, the place has been a hub for local soccer and national goalkeepers to develop.

In the conversation, Loyden traces the highs and lows of her career. The lessons she learned along the way, and a moment of inspiration when being front row at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.

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Where were you when you were 17?

Vesna Milivojević was becoming a professional footballer for her hometown club, Western Sydney Wanderers.

Walking out onto a pitch ten minutes away from where she grew up. The first steps in a profession she has been laser-focused on since she was a small child.

Milivojević, now 22, is also a key player for the Serbian national team. She decided to play for the country of her parents in 2021 having not been called up to any Aussie youth national squads.

Listen to a story of food, family, and focus, believing in yourself from a young age, and taking your game all over the world.

Follow Vesna Milivojević ⁠here.

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If you have feelings about the show leave a review or send in your feedback. We'd love to hear from ya or feel free to spread the word. Or if you just have feelings, and want to keep them inside, then that's cool too.

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