Welcome to the Party

We’re throwing Alex Morgan a Welcome to the Party retirement party — and it’s exactly the kind of sendoff she deserves. The two-time World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist joins Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy to talk about what comes after greatness: motherhood, learning to slow down after years of rushing, and building what’s next through her venture fund, foundation, and TOGETHXR (because, let’s be honest, everybody watches women’s sports).  Join the Party: Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: -Alex’s first goal in Philly — Abby’s assist, Julie’s call, Alex’s finish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= -All the moments that made her a legend, from World Cups to tea time:  https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/41161833/ranking-greatest-moments-uswnt-star-alex-morgan-career -TogetherX, because everybody really does watch women’s sports: https://www.togethxr.com/ -The Alex Morgan Foundation — changing the game for girls everywhere: https://www.alexmorganfoundation.org/ -The Camino de Santiago, what finally made her slow down: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camino_de_Santiago -Unrivaled, the women’s league built by Stewie and Phee — and backed by Alex: https://www.unrivaled.basketball/ Thank You to our Sponsors: * Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC * Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.com  https://www.onepeloton.com/ * Visit https://www.wayfair.com/ to get your go to items for game day.  * Find a host or co-host at https://www.airbnb.com/host/homes

From high school fields to World Cups and the Olympics, Abby Wambach and Julie Foudy talk about what makes a great teammate — the ones who push you, support you, and change how you play the game. They share stories about Mia Hamm, Michelle Akers, Carla Overbeck, Brandi Chastain, and Christine Lilly  as they dig into the balance between competition and connection. Join the Party: Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Go Deeper Dr. Colleen Hacker | Pacific Lutheran University — bio, career highlights, and her work with Olympic and World Cup teams. Books & Publications by Dr. Colleen Hacker — including Catch Them Being Good (with Tony DiCicco). Achieving Excellence: Mastering Mindset for Peak Performance in Sport and Life — Dr. Hackers latest book on mindset and performance. Wolfpack by Abby Wambach — Abby’s New York Times bestselling book on leadership and teamwork. Abby Header goal from Megan Rapinoe 2011 World Cup Quarterfinal - One of the best goals EVER. Thank you to our sponsors: *Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC *Start your career coaching today at https://www.strawberry.me/welcometotheparty  *https://www.joinmidi.com/

The Las Vegas Aces went from chaos to champs — and it all started with leadership, trust, and a text message from A’ja Wilson that set the tone for one of the most remarkable comebacks in WNBA history. ESPN analyst LaChina Robinson joins Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach to break down how the Aces turned a midseason collapse into a championship sweep, what makes Becky Hammon’s connection with her players so unique, and why the upcoming WNBA CBA negotiations could reshape the entire league. Join the Party: Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Go Deeper: Aces Press Conference after sweeping in the finals 10/10/2025: https://youtu.be/iMS2ApUbRsA?si=b0EEAIqJxe6ekXMS Natalie Grabow became the first ever female finisher in iconic IRONMAN World Championship: https://www.tri247.com/triathlon-news/age-group/natalie-grabow-world-record-ironman-world-championship-kona Napheesa Collier goes OFF on WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert:https://youtu.be/KF4SMnP5-rU?si=nNT2GieEiVdhUWsN Thank you to our sponsors: Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at https://www.onepeloton.com/ Head to https://www.quince.com/Welcometotheparty for free shipping and 365-day returns. Get 25% off your first month at Ritual.com https://www.ritual.com/welcometotheparty Find a host or co-host at http://airbnb.com/host

Everyone remembers the coach who changed everything. Abby and Julie swap stories about the ones who shaped their journeys — from youth soccer to the US Women’s National Team and the Olympic stage — with legends like Tony DiCicco, Emma Hayes, and Pia Sundhage. And Abby turns Welcome to the Party into a surprise party with one spontaneous call to her old high school coach. Join the Party: Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Thank you to our sponsors: Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC Start your therapy journey today by visiting : https://growtherapy.com/start/welcometotheparty

Gabby Thomas doesn’t just run fast — she does everything at full speed. Three Olympic golds in Paris, degrees from Harvard and Texas, groundbreaking public health research, Athlos League owner, and oh yeah… Vogue and SI Swimsuit covers. We slowed her down long enough to stop by the Party. Join the Party: Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Go Deeper: Learn more about Athlos League: https://www.athlos.com The Impossible Mile: https://youtu.be/-NLda6xHUpQ?si=r9Vg9ejlRcFEQldS Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone record 400 meters: https://youtu.be/EDvEZ2_ZcA4?si=-2ZGToWYqlAkE4qP Gabby 200M Gold Medal Run - Paris: https://youtu.be/qTl5OJ2Qmjo?si=STAXNxtAR5wWRBhw Gabby 200M Bronze Medal Run - Tokyo: https://youtu.be/UI17_3ciVeM?si=r-IMtbDD80FLv7uF Christine Sinclair becomes the first Portland Thorns player to have a jersey retired. Here are 12 of her best all-time goals with the Thorns in case you want to know why: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/12-of-christine-sinclair-s-best-thorns-goals-in-honor-of-no-12-jersey-retirement  PWHL Drops 2025/2026 Schedule: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/news/2025/october/1/pwhl-unveils-2025-26-regular-season-schedule Thank you to our sponsors: Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC Start your therapy journey today by visiting  https://growtherapy.com/start/welcometotheparty Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at https://www.onepeloton.com

The WNBA Finals are about to begin, but at Welcome to the Party we’re running our own 2025 WNBA Dream Team Mock Finals. Abby and Julie go head-to-head by picking their best 8 players from the 2025 season (assuming all players are healthy. ??) Hall of Famer and WNBA Legend Sue Bird stops by the Party to judge who wins in a best of ONE series, Team Julie or Team Abby. Let’s just say the loser has to wear a special hat ??. Join the Party: Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Go Deeper: Listen to Sue Bird: * A Touch More Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-touch-more-with-sue-bird-megan-rapinoe/id1510142364 * A Bird’s Eye View Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SueBird  * Sue Statue Reveal: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Living/retired-wnba-star-sue-bird-makes-history-1st/story?id=124741140  Thank you to our sponsors: * Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC Head to https://moshlife.com/welcometotheparty to save 20% off plus free shipping.  Start your therapy journey today by visiting:  https://growtherapy.com/start/welcometotheparty Visit https://www.wayfair.com to get your go to items for game day.  #WNBA #WNBAPlayoffs #WNBAFinals #WNBADraft #WNBABasketball #WomenInSports 

Call it planned, call it necessary, call it a meltdown — Cheryl Reeve gave us an all-time WNBA moment. Three f-bombs, a suspension, and the internet divided. Was she making a calculated stand for her team, or did she just lose it in the moment? Julie Foudy, Abby Wambach, and Billie Jean King dive into the chaos — and can you guess which one of us secretly kind of loved it? We debate it all in this episode of Welcome to the Party. Join the Party: Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Go Deeper  Cheryl Reeve Debate Video of Cheryl Reeve storming the court (Game 3 vs. Mercury): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMzcrp8tieA Cheryl Reeve’s full post-game presser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMsIHSUsZNM WNBA’s official statement on her suspension:https://www.wnba.com/news/minnesota-lyx-head-coach-cheryl-reeve-suspended WNBA Playoffs Game 5 timing: Tuesday at 9:30 PM ET on ESPN2. Where to watch: ESPN2 (linear), ESPN app/ESPN+ (stream). Finals start: Friday, October 3. Other Sports   Cricket: link to information about the Women’s Cricket World Cup: https://www.icc-cricket.com/index Rugby World Cup / World Championships extended highlights: https://youtu.be/uh4k1KBR1KE?si=ihTiQ4m-3yWS4m2v BJK Cup Results (China): https://www.billiejeankingcup.com/en/news/bjk-cup-finals-attendance-up-15-year-on-year Athletes Unlimited Volleyball: link to schedule, how/where to watch - https://auprosports.com/volleyball/ Thank you to our sponsors: *Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC * Find a host or co-host at https://www.airbnb.com/host/ * Head to https://www.quince.com/Welcometotheparty for free shipping and 365-day returns. #WNBA #WNBAPlayoffs #WNBAFinals #MinnesotaLynx #PhoenixMercury #CherylReeve

This is the first episode where Abby and Julie give ALL the power to the party people! In this special family edition, they hand control over to the people closest to them — Glennon Doyle, their kids, and even Julie’s sister. When family takes over, all bets are off! Join the Party:Follow @welcometothepartyshow on:YouTube — @welcometothepartyshowInstagram — @welcometothepartyshowTikTok — @welcometothepartyshowEmail — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Thank you to our sponsors:Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDICHead to Quince.com/WELCOMETOTHEPARTY for free shipping and 365-day returns. #family #BillieJeanKing #AbbyWambach #JulieFoudy #GlennonDoyle

Rebecca Lowe, NBC’s Premier League host and Olympic broadcaster, joins a special youth sports edition of the party with Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach to swap survival tips on the chaos of parenting athletes. From snack duty and car-ride confessions to sideline drama, they break down the do’s and don’ts every parent needs — surviving youth sports is always better with a party. Plus, Julie and Abby talk WNBA playoff stunners, Billie Jean King Cup winners, NWSL solidarity, and more!Go Deeper:-Rebecca Lowe’s Youth Sports Instagram post that inspired this talk:https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHi-wT-p-LQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link-NWSL Supports WNBA with “Pay Them What You Owe Them” Shirts:https://www.instagram.com/p/DOmtSSYjabC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link-Where to watch the Women’s Rugby World Cup Championship – Saturday, September 27:https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2025/en/where-to-watchThank You to Our Sponsors:-Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC-Find a host or co-host at http://airbnb.com/host

Party people, the debate is on! Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach take on the ultimate question: Is being a professional athlete hard — yes or no? To settle it once and for all, they texted a who’s who of sporting legends and friends — from Mia Hamm, Brandi Chastain, and Alex Morgan to Sue Bird, Crystal Dunn, Midge Purce, Peyton Manning, Kerri Walsh Jennings, Hilary Knight and more. Now it’s your turn to weigh in: Are you Team Abby or Team Julie? The Party People will be the ultimate decider. No pressure. (Join the debate on Instagram @ Welcometothepartyshow) Join the Party Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Thank you to our sponsors! A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor Ally — Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC. Get started today with Growtherapy.com http://www.growtherapy.com/welcometotheparty Get 25% off your first month at Ritual.com  http://www.ritual.com/welcometotheparty