Episode 234: Heidi Smith, Ali Riley

Episode 234 of the Women's World Football Show features an exclusive interview with author Heidi Smith. Just when you think you know everything about women’s soccer, a book comes around to let us know that there is still so much more to learn! We take a deep dive into Heidi’s new book, “Play On: From Adversity to Advantage through 140 Years of Women’s Soccer.” We’ll also share soundbites from Angel City FC and New Zealand international defender Ali Riley announcing her retirement from soccer.Links:Get Play On by Heidi Smith on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Play-Adversity-Advantage-Through-Womens/dp/B0FPWZVBFJ/ref=sr_1_1Connect with Heidi:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577153087145Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kawehilani2/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-smith-06066814/Website: https://heidismithwriter.com/Learn more about the Diana B. Matheson Cup - https://www.nsl.ca/news/forged-for-the-future-the-diana-b-matheson-cupMore WWFShow Links:Follow Women’s World Football Show on Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.Listen to Women’s World Football Show on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Spreaker, TuneIn Radio, Castbox, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and direct from our website at www.WWFShow.com.Original Broadcast Date: October 12, 2025Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, and produced by Patty La Bella.Additional assistance for this episode by Heidi Smith, Ali Riley, and Lisa Milner-Goldberg at Angel City FC.Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La BellaWomen’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark whose audio and logo cannot be used without written authorization.