It's been quite the summer for KC Current defender Izzy Rodriguez! First, she earned her first cap, first start and first goal for the USWNT on the same day. Then she signed a 3-year contract extension with the KC Current, the franchise she has been with since she was drafted in 2022. Izzy is known as one of the best teammates in the league, a true student of the game, and relentless defender. Today we dive in to:

• Why signing a 3-year contract extension with KC Current was an obvious and exciting choice
• How she defines and experiences the "championship environment" the team has created
• The importance of collective buy-in and individual moments of brilliance for team success
• Mindset approach for each NWSL game as they sit at the top of standings
• USWNT debut -- first cap, first start, first goal
• Value of exploring multiple sports as a kid
• Hobbies off the pitch (S/O fellow Crime Junkies)

Follow along with the Kansas City Current: @kccurrent

Follow along with Izzy Rodriguez: @izzyrodriguez13

Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnelly

To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube

She's won 2 Olympic medals, 6 World Championships, set several records at Boston College, and is now officially anchored in Boston for her third season with the Boston Fleet. Yup, Megan Keller is on the podcast today. She is one of the BEST defenseman in the sport, earning her a spot on the US national team for nearly a decade (and hopefully several more years she tells us!) Not only is her skill on the ice impressive, but the way she leads her teammates and young athletes is incredible. She just signed a 2-year extension with the Fleet, deepening her Boston roots. Today we dive in to:

• What offseason and summer has looked like for her in Boston
• Growth of the PWHL with expansions teams & the Takeover Tour
• Her hockey origin story
• Why coaching and interacting with younger athletes
• Most favorite moments of her career
• Boston must-dos
• Concert chat

Follow along with Megan on social media: @megankeller4

Follow the Boston Fleet on social: @pwhl_fleet

Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnelly

To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube

Boston is building a new legacy: Boston Legacy FC! The 15th National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) franchise will take the pitch in 2026. Head Coach Filipa Patão is excited for this new adventure here in the States and NWSL. Patão is a former player with many titles to her name before hanging up her cleats to coach. Mostly recently she managed Benfica and led the club to five consecutive league titles. She brings an immense amount of experience and drive with her to help build this new team and identity in Boston. Today we dive in to:

• Why joining the NWSL, and specifically an expansion team in Boston, was so exciting
• Her coaching style & strategy
• How culture on and off the pitch will help shape success
• Why she hung up her cleats to coach the game she loves
• How passion is the most important element of the game
• Who inspired her to chase big goals in the sport

Follow the team for roster update, events & more: @bostonlegacyfc

Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnelly

To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube