DeepSummary
Tobin Heath and Kristin Press host the recap show, a podcast where they discuss the women's World Cup and provide insights from their experience as professional soccer players. They are joined by former teammate Lauren Holiday and Dutch striker Vivianne Miedema to break down the recent USA vs Netherlands match.
The hosts analyze the US team's performance, criticizing the disjointed play in the first half but praising their resilience in the second half to earn a draw. They also delve into Lauren's role as a 'culture carrier' on the national team, helping bring the team together through her empathy and understanding of what each player needed.
Lauren shares her emotional journey of being diagnosed with a brain tumor while pregnant, discussing the challenges she faced and how her faith and athletic mindset helped her persevere. The episode covers honest discussions about team dynamics, personal anecdotes, and predictions for the rest of the World Cup.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The US women's national soccer team struggled with disorganization and lack of cohesion in the first half against the Netherlands but showed resilience to earn a draw in the second half.
- Building team culture and unity requires empathy, understanding each player's needs, and making everyone feel valued rather than enforcing strict hierarchies.
- Former player Lauren Holiday played a key role in fostering the US team's culture by being an empathetic 'culture carrier' who brought players together.
- Holiday courageously battled a brain tumor diagnosis while pregnant, persevering through her faith, athletic mindset, and support system.
- Honest discussions about team dynamics, personal stories, and tactical analysis provide unique insider perspectives on the World Cup and elite team sports.
- The podcast allows former players to share untold stories, continue representing women's sports, and inspire through their experiences on and off the field.
- Connecting with one's purpose and values can provide strength during immense personal challenges, as exemplified by Lauren Holiday's journey.
- Maintaining vulnerability and open discussion around sensitive topics can have a powerful impact on others facing similar struggles.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I feel like my career on the national team started slow. I feel like even 2008, for example. Yeah, I feel like I was, like, constantly in camps. I was pretty consistent. I was, like, young, up and coming. And then I cut from 2008.“ by Lauren Cheney Holiday
- “Before the cameras were rolling, I told press, I was like, well, when she shared earlier on this about her vulnerability and what it's like to be vulnerable in the moment, and so her going through another surgery and being able to share that, I wasn't brave enough to do that during the time, and I realized how much impact that has, and I just admire you for being able to share.“ by Lauren Cheney Holiday
- “I landed with that. God would want me to want my life.“ by Lauren Cheney Holiday
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Episode Information
The RE-CAP Show
RE—INC
7/27/23
Tobin and Christen return with another all star episode of The RE—CAP Show! Having just watched the USWNT tie the Netherlands 1 to 1, they break down the good moments and the bad with their guests, soccer icons Lauren Holiday and Vivianne Miedema. First, the Arsenal star, Miedema gives her opinions on the World Cup match from a Netherlands point of view, then, Lauren Holiday discusses being a culture carrier for the USWNT, her early retirement from the sport, her deep and valuable friendship with Christen and Tobin, their short lived show “Women in Blazers,” how Tobin gave Christen the silent treatment and so much more. And, as always, community questions, a France / Brazil prediction and Tobin’s Top Things!
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About RE—INC:
In 2019, USWNT champions Christen Press, Tobin Heath, Meghan Klingenberg and Megan Rapinoe founded RE—INC with the mission of making the world a more inclusive and equitable place for all. A brand that lives at the intersection of sports, progress, and equity, they offer eco-conscious gender-free fashion and a membership that invites anyone to join in the pursuit of boldly reimagining our world. Now, they are launching a content division to change the way women are seen and experienced in sports.
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