BFFR with Sydney Leroux & Ali Riley

You know her, you love her. She’s across the pond and making big moves, the one and only Alyssa Thompson joins BFFR. In this episode, we’re getting into everything from LA to London. Alyssa opens up about her big move to Chelsea FC, adjusting to life abroad at just 20 years old, the British slang she’s already picked up (thanks to Love is Blind UK), and why it was the right time to say goodbye to LA and Angel City. We talk TikToks, dream UK celeb encounters, career goals, and rapid fire chaos. We rewind the tape on her rise, what’s kept her grounded, and the advice she’d give her younger self. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment? Call 833-898-2337 — we might just put you on blast. Chapters:(00:00) – Intro(4:02) – Alyssa Thompson Enters the Chat(5:52) – From LA to London(8:56) – Biggest Culture Shock?(10:10) – Angel City vs. Chelsea FC(11:20) – Adjusting to the WSL(13:06) – TikTok Takeover(14:30) – British Slang 101 & Must-Meet UK Celebs(19:09) – Right Time to Make the Move?(23:06) – Angel City Fan Reactions(25:17) – Ali x Alyssa: Real Talk on Friendship & Growth(29:27) – Career Reflection(31:40) – Advice to Young Players(33:40) – Rapid Fire Round(38:45) – This or That Thanks to our sponsors. -Shop at https://www.macys.com/ -See what boring banking can do for you at https://www.pnc.com/brilliantlyboring

Ali Riley is officially announcing her retirement from professional soccer. In this special message to our BFFR fam, Ali reflects on her incredible journey, shares gratitude for her teammates and fans, and looks ahead to her next chapter. From captaining Angel City FC to playing in five World Cups with the New Zealand national team, Ali’s career has been nothing short of legendary. Thank you, Ali. 💜⚽ New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment? Call 833-898-2337 — we might just put you on blast. Thanks to our sponsors. Shop at ⁠⁠https://www.macys.com/⁠

Savy King is officially back with Angel City. After her medical emergency earlier this season, Savy shares an update with Ali Riley about her recovery journey, returning to training, and how grateful she is to be back with her teammates. From there, we’re rolling out a never-before-released interview we filmed with Savy back in May. Ali and Syd sit down with the rising star to talk about her life growing up in Southern California, the unique bond she shares with her twin brother, and the love and support she’s always received from her moms. Savy talks about being flag football standout, what it means to represent Angel City back home where it all began, and her experiences with the U.S. National Team. The conversation takes a fun turn as the girls laugh about their very first social media accounts — and Ali and Syd hilariously try to explain dial-up internet to Savy. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment? Call 833-898-2337 — we might just put you on blast. Chapters:00:00 - Intro01:01 - Savy shares health update10:30 - Unreleased interview12:30 - Being a twin13:24 - Playing flag football15:06 - Soccer journey17:55 - First social media accounts24:45 - Family life30:12 - Playing pro soccer Thanks to our sponsors. Shop at ⁠⁠https://www.macys.com/⁠ See what boring banking can do for you at ⁠⁠https://www.pnc.com/brilliantlyboring⁠

Riley Tiernan is in the middle of a breakout rookie season with Angel City and sat down with Ali Riley on BFFR to talk all things soccer and Jersey. We dive into her underdog journey to the NWSL, growing up in South Jersey, the never-ending North vs. South Jersey debate (pork roll vs. Taylor ham, Wawa lore included 👀), and the role her sister Madison played in shaping her path. The girls also share their love for The Summer I Turned Pretty — Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah? Plus, Riley dishes on Angel City superlatives — from funniest teammate to best trash talker, to who she’d actually let date her brother. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment? Call 833-898-2337 — we might just put you on blast. Chapters:(00:00) - Intro(01:31) - Riley Tiernan joins the show(05:30) - Riley’s NWSL journey & breakout season(11:20) - North Jersey vs South Jersey(18:23) - Sister’s influence(21:32) - Veteran teammates(23:20) - Riley’s growth(26:10) - Most memorable moment(26:50) - Angel City Superlatives(32:35) - The Summer I Turned Pretty(34:10) - Wawa or In-N-Out? (38:35) - LA beaches or the Jersey Shore Thanks to our sponsors. See what boring banking can do for you at ⁠https://www.pnc.com/brilliantlyboring Shop at ⁠https://www.macys.com/ Go to https://ritual.com/BFFR for 25% off your first month

Angel City’s on an East Coast road trip and the schedule’s packed, so BFFR is taking a short break. Don’t worry — we’ll be back soon! In the meantime, drop your questions (the unhinged ones too 👀) in the comments or send it in the DMs. And keep calling the hotline! Got a BFFR moment? Hit us at 833-898-2337 — we might just put you on blast. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials.

Ali is officially BACK with Angel City (!!) and we could not be more hyped. The girls kick things off with the big news before welcoming special guest Ariel Winter. Ariel opens up about her new indie film Pools, reveals what it’s really like filming kissing scenes when you’ve got a partner at home, and the wild ride of growing up on Modern Family from age 11 to 22. She talks about starting in Hollywood at just 4 years old, going undercover to catch predators on the YouTube series SOSA Undercover, and her love for voice acting (yes, she drops a Sofia the First impression — and Syd’s attempt is priceless). Plus, the girls get into cooking, dogs, and what’s still on her bucket list. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment? Call 833-898-2337 — we might just put you on blast. Chapters: (00:44) - Intro (01:46) - Ali's back with Angel City (06:15) - We're on a billboard?! (07:50) - Cakes & underwear (11:56) - Ariel Winter joins the show (12:45) - New movie 'Pools' (14:56) - Kissing scenes (19:32) - Growing up on "Modern Family" (22:34) - SOSA Undercover (28:45) - Ariel's bucket list (29:55) - Getting recognized as Alex Dunphy (32:20) - Voice acting & Sofia the First (35:50) - Ariel's 6 dogs (39:30) - Cooking (40:20) - Rapid fire Qs (47:45) - Voicemails Thanks to our sponsors. See what boring banking can do for you at https://www.pnc.com/brilliantlyboring Shop at https://www.macys.com/

This week on BFFR, Ali & Syd are joined by Kelly Stafford — podcaster, mom of four, and wife to Rams QB Matt Stafford. Kelly gets real about life as an NFL wife: from the stereotypes (are they true??), to unhinged fan moments, to what gameday at SoFi Stadium is really like. She spills on the Los Angeles Rams’ 2022 Super Bowl win (and the Disney trip after), parenting hacks, and the best & worst fan bases in the league. The girls also dive into Kelly’s podcast “The Morning After”, talk about keeping marriage alive, and give their honest takes on gentle parenting.  New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment? Call 833-898-2337 — we might just put you on blast. Chapters: (00:47) - Intro (04:08) - Best/worst parts of NFL Season (06:00) - Investing in Angel City (06:45) - Youth Sports (10:15) - Kelly's BFFR moment (11:15) - Thong bikinis at the family pool (15:25) - Super Bowl & Disneyland (22:30) - NFL WAG stereotypes (28:28) - NWSL CBA (31:37) - Rookie Kelly vs OG Kelly (32:18) - Tossing pretzel at 49ers fan (35:55) - Philadelphia Eagles fans (36:30) - Favorite NFL cities (37:15) - Advice to younger self (40:30) - Keeping the marriage alive (45:15) - Gentle parenting (49:50) - Worst NFL fans (51:00) - NFL Power Couples (56:00) - Old AIM/AOL screennames Thanks to our sponsors. See what boring banking can do for you at ⁠pnc.com/brilliantlyboring⁠ Go to ritual.com/BFFR for 25% off your first month Shop at https://www.macys.com/

In this special episode of BFFR, Syd & Ali are answering your most unhinged questions — and nothing’s off limits. We kick things off with Syd (aka Picasso Leroux) and her new hobby, plus the WNBA’s green dildo bandit saga that’s been causing chaos courtside. From there, we dive into your questions — and y’all really didn’t hold back. First up, the one everyone’s dying to know: Syd’s love life. Then it’s the weirdest DMs, micropeens, pregame rituals, bra-washing habits, and the best underwear for soccer. Plus — Syd’s hilarious scooter story and the time Ali got kicked off the Angel City field (awk). And yes… there’s more. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment? Call 833-898-2337 — we might just put you on blast. Chapters: (00:41) - Intro (01:55) - Picasso Leroux (07:00) - WNBA dildos (10:52) - Girl crushes (14:30) - Would Syd get married again? (15:15) - Weird DMs (16:05) - Micropeens (18:20) - Putting yourself out there (21:53) - Who gets the top bunk in prison? (22:35) - Messiest locker (24:30) - Gameday routines (26:45) - Atomic Balm (28:30) - Washing bras (30:20) - Best soccer underwear (32:10) - Power Slap (33:50) - Being late for games (40:25) - Smut books (42:30) - Phobias (48:15) - Halloween costumes Thanks to our sponsors.  Go to⁠ https://kachava.com⁠ and use code BFFR for 15% off on their subscription for a limited time See what boring banking can do for you at ⁠pnc.com/brilliantlyboring⁠ Shop at https://www.macys.com/

This week on BFFR, Ali & Syd are joined by the creator of Girl Dinner herself — Olivia Maher! She spills on life as US women’s rugby star Ilona Maher’s full-time “sistager,” including what it was like traveling with her family to the 2024 Paris Olympics. She shares the origin story behind Girl Dinner, and the girls laugh about “Boy Dinner” equivalents. They also get into dating in LA — the red flags, the green flags, and why gym selfies need to be retired ASAP. And the question everyone’s wondering… is bush back? Olivia explains “recession bush” as discussed on House of Maher, while Ali & Syd share some hair removal horror stories. The episode wraps with the girls answering listener voicemails. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment of your own? Call us at 833-898-2337 — we might just put you on blast. Chapters: (00:39) - Intro (02:15)- Ilona Maher wins ESPY (06:04) - House of Maher (16:12) - Being a "sistager" (17:45) - Women's Rugby World Cup (20:25) - Girl Dinner origin story (30:52) - Dating Red Flags (42:30) - Bush is back? (49:40) - Voicemail Thanks to our sponsors.  See what boring banking can do for you at pnc.com/brilliantlyboring

This week on BFFR, we’re joined by a certified power couple — seven Olympic medals between them, countless championships, and the hosts of A Touch More — Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird! Meg & Sue recap WNBA All-Star Weekend, their iconic cameo on the StudBudz livestream, and how the weekend has officially leveled up. They get real about the rise of women’s sports — Megan said it best: “I told you so.” They also debate whether the NWSL needs its own All-Star Weekend, and Syd & Meg swap wild stories from their USWNT days — including what it was really like rooming together (spoiler: it involves a face scrubber). Then we flip the script with Start, Bench, Cut — featuring Mia Hamm, Marta, Abby Wambach, Sue’s style, and yep… Megan’s hair. After that, Ali & Syd break down the Coldplay concert affair scandal that broke the internet and play your voicemails about chaotic sports parents stories. Some of y’all need Jesus. Or a sideline ban. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Got a BFFR moment of your own? Call us at 833-898-2337 — we might just put you on blast. Thanks to our sponsors.  Go to https://kachava.com and use code BFFR for 15% off on their subscription for a limited time See what boring banking can do for you at pnc.com/brilliantlyboring Check out A Touch More & Bird’s Eye View! (https://www.atouchmore.com/)(https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/birds-eye-view)

This week on BFFR, we’re joined by World Cup champion and certified Tower of Power, Sam Mewis! Sam and Syd go way back—like UCLA teammate era back—and we kick things off with first impressions and a 2013 throwback. Now a full-time Vermont girlie, Sam pitches Ali & Syd on the Green Mountain State (lowkey convincing), talks coaching for Vermont Green FC, and gives us the real on being Editor-in-Chief of The Women’s Game (@womensgameMIB). She also opens up about retirement, how hard it really was, and why today’s rookies have it easy. Oh—and she caught the bouquet at Syd’s wedding, so we obviously had to unpack that moment. Then it’s time for Happy Hour! Ali ran into a familiar face from Angel City on her honeymoon, and Syd shares a BFFR moment involving Chicken going missing. Spoiler: she’s fine. Got a question? A confession? A BFFR moment? Leave us a voicemail at 833-898-2337 — we might just put you on blast. New episodes of BFFR with Sydney & Ali drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Chapters: 00:28 - Intro 01:42 - Enjoying the NWSL Break 07:21 - Sam Mewis Joins the Show! 09:22 - First Impressions 13:33 - Sam is a Vermont Girlie 18:10 - The Women's Game 22:29 - Retirement 31:56 - Sam's "BFFR" Moment 37:23 - Do Rookies Have It Easy? 43:19 - Catching Syd’s Bouquet 46:08 - Happy Hour 52:05 - Chicken Goes Missing 55:24 - Ali's Honeymoon Surprise 58:12 - Voicemail Thanks to our sponsors. See what boring banking can do for you at pnc.com/brilliantlyboring

Ali’s pelvic floor specialist put her fingers where?! This week on BFFR, Ali shares a major comeback update—plus the very hands-on role her doctor played in getting her there 😅. Then we’re joined by the OGs behind Soccer Girl Problems, Alanna and Shannon, to talk about their viral beginnings, brand-building chaos, and what’s next for the account that made tan lines and turf burns part of the culture. Also, Ali and Syd share dating red flags, raw dogging travel habits (not what you think), and a surprise run-in with one of Syd’s exes. 👀 Got a question? A confession? A BFFR moment? Leave us a voicemail at 833-898-2337 — we might just put you on blast. New episodes of BFFR drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Thanks to our sponsors. See what boring banking can do for you at pnc.com/brilliantlyboring Go to ritual.com/BFFR for 25% off your first month

This week on BFFR, we’re teeing off with Tisha Alyn—golf creator, former pro, and walking viral moment. She’s spilling on the growth of women’s sports, the biggest misconceptions about women in golf, and the wild fact that there are still clubs that don’t allow women. She also shares what it was like golfing with Tiger Woods, beating Jason Kelce, and the most unhinged DM she’s gotten after posting a swing video. Plus: golf icks, starting her own fashion line, and decoding her Labubu obsession. Separately, Ali and Syd recap their chaotic trampoline park fails at Syd’s kids’ birthday party, share their obsessions of the week, and reflect on what NIL could’ve meant for them back in the day. Got a question? A confession? A BFFR moment? Leave us a voicemail at 833-898-2337 — we might just put you on blast. New episodes of BFFR with Sydney & Ali drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. Thanks to our sponsors. Go to https://kachava.com and use code BFFR for 15% off on their subscription for a limited time See what boring banking can do for you at pnc.com/brilliantlyboring

Tinder added a height filter, and yeah… we’ve got thoughts. This week, Ali and Syd break down the dating app drama that’s got the internet spiraling—plus first dates, fake 5'11s, and the red flags that made us say BFFR. Also on the menu: wins, losses, Jay Shetty manifesting, “Naked and Afraid” vs. naked “Dancing with the Stars” (yes, really), and your voicemails. Got a question? A confession? A BFFR moment? Leave us a voicemail at 833-898-2337 — we might just put you on blast. Thanks to our sponsors. See what boring banking can do for you at pnc.com/brilliantlyboring

Ali had a wedding. Syd had a divorce. And neither of them is changing their last name on the back of a jersey—ever. This week, the girls go all in on wedding season: the trends they love, the ones that need to die, and everything that went wrong at Ali’s big day (without her even knowing 😅). They also reveal the moments that made them say BFFR this week—from tech-challenged dads to nearly fighting parents at youth soccer games—and wrap it all up by answering your questions and voicemails. Got a question? A confession? A BFFR moment? Leave us a voicemail at 833-898-2337 — we might just put you on blast.

Olympic hookups?? Oh, we went there. This week, Ali and Syd get real about the Olympic Village—yes, the rumors are true—and one of them may or may not have had a hookup. 👀 Syd looks back on scoring her first Olympic goal and winning gold at just 22, and Ali shares her favorite memories repping New Zealand. They also unpack LA 2028 traffic nightmares and why the Village is basically one big dorm with condoms. Stay tuned until the very end to hear Syd confess her undying love for... Jim Carrey. Got a question? A confession? A BFFR moment? Leave us a voicemail at 833-898-2337 — we might just put you on blast. New episodes of BFFR with Sydney & Ali drop every Monday. Subscribe on YouTube, follow wherever you get your podcasts, and stalk us @BFFRshow on all socials. (⁠https://www.bffrshow.com/⁠).

Sometimes we all need a little help! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts talk about mental health, the NWSL’s new mental leave program, and asking for help when you need it.  Sydney and Ali also talk clap backs to sassy social media comments, girl math, athleisure wear, what age is appropriate for dating and whether or not Sydney’s kids will be attending any sleepovers.  New episodes of BFFR with Sydney and Ali drop every Monday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @BFFRShow. (https://www.bffrshow.com/).

Becky Sauerbrunn may have retired from the field, but she’s fresh on the air! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts are joined by the U.S. Women’s National Team’s former Captain America, Becky Sauerbrunn!  Becky talks about her recent pregnancy announcement, her post-retirement career in broadcasting, whether it’s time for Ali and Sydney to consider retiring, and shares her favorite memories of playing with (and against) Sydney.  Our hosts also share stories about Ali’s wedding thank you card journey, Sydney running out of gas on the freeway, and they even answer some fan questions from the BFFR hotline.  New episodes of BFFR with Sydney and Ali drop every Monday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @BFFRShow. (https://www.bffrshow.com/).

Julie Foudy is a soccer icon and also so for real! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts are joined by former U.S. Women’s National Team player, World Cup and Olympic gold medal winner, broadcaster, and Angel City F.C. investor Julie Foudy!  Julie shares her perspective on the incremental change over the years in women’s sports, the 99ers taking their World Cup celebration tour into their own hands, and her daughter leaving for college. Plus she’s talking about her work on Save: The Katie Meyer Story, a documentary she did with ESPN about Stamford college athlete Katie Meyer who took her own life in 2022.  Our hosts also share updates on Savy King, Sydney’s calf injury, some Millennial trends, and answer a fan’s question from the BFFR hotline.

Coach Jackie gets real with Ali! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, Ali is joined by Tik Tok sensation Coach Jackie to discuss her viral series, “Is She Gay, or Does She Coach Women’s Basketball?” The two discuss the current era of women’s sports, whether or not the word “women” should be included in things like the World Cup, and why Jackie is not longer answering the question “why should people watch women’s sports?”  The two chat about the women’s leagues Jackie doesn’t think are getting enough flowers, what it’s like to be a content creator who gets the attention of your sports heroes and Jackie rates Ali’s outfit! PLUS the two chat about the expanded 2031 Women’s World Cup, and answer a fan’s college question on the BFFR hotline.  New episodes of BFFR with Sydney and Ali drop every Monday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @BFFRShow. (https://www.bffrshow.com/).