It was a great thrill chatting with Matildas star Caitlin Foord, and learning about her mindset and life story before she heads off to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one!
We had a great chat about Caitlin's journey from Shellharbour to becoming a football superstar. She shared how her passion for rugby league, as a big Manly fan, shaped her fierce style on the pitch. We dove into her experiences playing for Arsenal, her recent injury, prep for the Olympics, and her insights on the Matildas' growth and the state of football in Australia. Plus, Caitlin shares a classic Cathy Freeman story and opens up about her mission to inspire the next generation of female soccer players.
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Head of Production: Jonah Mclachlan
Head of Content: Samuel Morgan
Producer: Dimitri Gremos
Timestamps:
00:00 Promo/ Introduction
00:51 First Matilda on the pod & injury update
03:29 Demands of playing in the UK & also for Australia
9:08 Caitlin's style personality on & off the field
13:14 Strengths & weaknesses as a player
15:13 The difficulty of penalties & shootouts
22:27 The popularity of the 2023 World Cup
26:00 How good is the depth in Australian soccer?
28:13 Playing in the 2024 Paris Olympics
38:14 Australia's sporting success
42:18 Women's football, career longevity, and managing success
49:45 Challenges of fame & media scrutiny for female athletes
53:41Women's soccer in Australi, media influence & sports inspiration
58:44 Cathy Freeman & career reflections