The Real Story Behind WELCOME TO THE PARTY

Before there was Welcome to the Party, there was a chance meeting at an Angel City game. Abby Wambach, Julie Foudy, and Billie Jean King revisit the moment that changed everything, the history between them, the unexpected timing, and the shift that followed. And Abby reveals why stepping into this show has brought her back to life.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 – The Party Begins

00:12 – “The Universe Brought Us Together”

04:05 – Why We’re Finally Telling Our Origin Story

05:09 – Abby’s Return to Women’s Sports

08:12 – The Angel City Moment That Sparked the Podcast

11:03 – Billie’s $1 Contract + The Original Nine

13:19 – The Advice That Changed Everything

16:17 – Passing the Fight Through Generations

24:42 – Why This Podcast Brought Us Back to Life

32:10 – What WTTP Is Really About: Community, Light & Women’s Sports