Lauren Holiday on brain tumor diagnosis, desire for culture change, team ownership, NBA husband (Soccer 03/12)

Two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA Women's World Cup champion, NWSL Champion & MVP, and Hall of Famer Lauren Holiday joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies for a candid conversation about married life, the pursuit of happiness, overcoming health adversity, changing the culture and perception surrounding women's sports, life after retirement, and what it means to be great.

Sports marriage (01:45): Meeting Jrue Holiday at school, his relentless persistence, competitiveness, and being a support system vs a priority.

New goals (09:14): Buying women's sports teams, changing the culture, the treatment of athletes, and building integrity.

Community, Identity, & growth (18:40): The Jrue and Lauren Holiday foundation, finding yourself post-retirement, definition of legacy, and the advancement of the women's game worldwide.

Pregnancy & health scare (28:50): Brain tumor diagnosis, the possible outcomes, and giving birth.

Racial prejudice (37:48): Police experience, finding balance of expectations, understanding racial perspective.

Boston Celtics (45:49): Their title chances, team vs individuals, winning characteristics, .

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