The Match-Up with Aliyah

Epizode

• Reissue: The Foundation of Women’s Soccer: Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy 20.07.2026 48min

  In celebration of the World Cup, we're reissuing our episode with soccer legends Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach. From their early days on the U.S. Women’s National Team to fighting for equal pay and reshaping women’s sports, they reflect on what it takes to build a winning culture, and how the impact of that work still continues. They share stories from the locker room, lessons in teamwork, and how they’re using their voices today to push the game forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• The W's Youngest Team Has Something to Say: Cass Prosper and Michaela Onyenwere 13.07.2026 47min

  Washington Mystics teammates Michaela Onyenwere and Cass Prosper join The Match-Up to talk about building chemistry on one of the WNBA's youngest rosters, navigating the leap from college to the pros, and why their team's togetherness has become its greatest strength. They swap stories from a historic quadruple-overtime thriller, discuss mentorship, coaching, Canadian basketball, and life in D.C., and we dig into the hobbies, inside jokes, and off-court moments that make the Mystics one of the league's most entertaining teams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Cultivating a Winning Culture with WNBA Legend Chamique Holdsclaw and Coach Sandy Brondello 06.07.2026 47min

  On this episode of The Match-Up, WNBA legend Chamique Holdsclaw reconnects with Sandy Brondello, the coach whose compassion and leadership left a lasting mark on her life. We reflect on their shared history, the evolution of the WNBA over the last 30 years, and why relationships, trust, and mental health have become just as important as wins and losses. From building championship cultures to growing the next generation of the game we discuss leadership, legacy, and the power of believing in people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• From Canoes to Cliffs with Natalie Allport & Sofia Jensen 29.06.2026 48min

  Olympian sprint canoeist Sophia Jensen and professional snowboarder Natalie Allport prove that great friendships can thrive across completely different sports. The two Canadian athletes share how they became training partners, support each other through the highs and lows of elite competition, and navigate mental health, pressure, and the challenges of pursuing Olympic dreams. We swap stories about trying each other's sports, embracing creativity, and staying motivated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Making Your Own Lane with Racing Driver Katherine Legge and Comedian Megan Gailey 22.06.2026 53min

  Race car driver Katherine Legge and comedian Megan Gailey may come from different worlds, but they share an appreciation for sports, ambition, and carving out a place in male-dominated industries. From Indianapolis sports culture and chasing unconventional dreams to motherhood, confidence, and learning to tune out the noise, we swap stories about taking risks, building careers on their own terms, and why sometimes the best advice is simply: go for it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Punches and Punchlines with Claressa Shields and Wanda Sykes 15.06.2026 39min

  What happens when a two-time Olympic gold medalist meets an Emmy-winning comedian? In this premiere episode of The Match-Up, Claressa Shields and Wanda Sykes discover they have more in common than you’d think, and Wanda talks about coaching boxing in her new movie, Undercard. The pair bond over breaking barriers in male-dominated industries, the importance of building your brand, and how humor and a little trash talk can go a long way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Carli Lloyd Meets Carli Lloyd: Greatness on the Pitch and the Court 08.06.2026 40min

  What happens when two elite athletes with the exact same name finally meet? On this episode of The Match-Up, soccer legend Carli Lloyd and Olympic volleyball star Carli Lloyd compare notes on a lifetime of mistaken identities, competing at the highest level, and what it takes to become one of the best in the world. Equal parts funny, insightful, and inspiring, this conversation proves these two Carli Lloyds have more in common than just a name.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• WWE Meets Esports: AJ Mendez and Jeannail "Cuddle_Core" Carter 01.06.2026 46min

  Esports star Jeannail "Cuddle_Core" Carter and WWE legend AJ Mendez sit down with Aliyah to talk gaming, wrestling, representation, mental health, and the resilience it takes to succeed when you don't always see yourself represented in the spaces you love. On this funny, inspiring, and unexpectedly relatable episode they prove that competitors are competitors—no matter the arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• WNBA Legends and the Next Generation: Ticha Penicheiro and Bridget Carleton 25.05.2026 41min

  In this episode of The Match-Up, we sit down with Bridget Carleton and her longtime agent and WNBA legend Ticha Penicheiro for a conversation about growth, confidence, and the evolution of women’s basketball. From Bridget’s journey from small-town Canada to becoming the first pick in the WNBA expansion draft, to Ticha’s impact as both a Hall of Fame-caliber point guard and now a powerful advocate for players off the court, the two reflect on leadership, representation, business, and what it means to help shape the future of the game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Boards, Barrels and Big Risks with Mariah Duran and Erin Brooks 18.05.2026 46min

  Today on The Match-Up, we pair Olympian skateboarder and two-time X Games gold medalist Mariah Duran with Erin Brooks, the 2025 WSL Rookie of the Year and the first Canadian to qualify for the World Surf League Championship Tour. The two bond over the overlap between surfing and skateboarding, swap sport-specific lingo, and touch on how sometimes watching Disney movies on an airplane can be more emotionally draining than landing a kickflip down a 10-stair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• The Foundation of Women’s Soccer: Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy 27.04.2026 47min

  On this episode, we sit down with soccer legends Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach for a conversation about friendship, leadership, and legacy. From their early days on the U.S. Women’s National Team to fighting for equal pay and reshaping women’s sports, they reflect on what it takes to build a winning culture, and how the impact of that work still continues. They share stories from the locker room, lessons in teamwork, and how they’re using their voices today to push the game forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Have the Audacity to Win with Odessa Jenkins and Anjelah Johnson-Reyes 13.04.2026 47min

  Comedian, actress, and viral icon Anjelah Johnson-Reyes sits down with athlete, entrepreneur, and the force behind women’s professional football, Odessa “OJ” Jenkins for a conversation about what it really takes to build something from nothing. From going viral and selling out theaters to creating a league where women can finally thrive, both women share what it means to bet on yourself, take risks, and own your power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Success, Scrutiny, Sisterhood with Ashlyn Harris and Rennae Stubbs 30.03.2026 56min

  Ashlyn Harris and Rennae Stubbs share the story behind their fast friendship and reflect on life at the top of women’s sports. From fighting for equality to navigating retirement and identity beyond competition, they explore resilience, vulnerability, and the power of showing up for each other on and off the field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• In the Deep End with Ali Truwit and Kate Douglass 23.03.2026 40min

  Olympic champion Kate Douglass reunites with a fellow pro: Paralympic champion and shark attack survivor Ali Truwit. From their high-school swim practices to the biggest stage in the world, the two share how they’ve pushed each other to dream bigger, the journey that got them to where they are today, and how the support system behind every athlete matters just as much as the medals, if not more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Punches and Punchlines with Claressa Shields and Wanda Sykes 16.03.2026 39min

  What happens when a two-time Olympic gold medalist meets an Emmy-winning comedian? In this premiere episode of The Match-Up, Claressa Shields and Wanda Sykes discover they have more in common than you’d think, and Wanda talks about coaching boxing in her new movie, Undercard. The pair bond over breaking barriers in male-dominated industries, the importance of building your brand, and how humor and a little trash talk can go a long way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Introducing: The Match-Up with Aliyah 09.03.2026 1min

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