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08/16/2026

When your goalie is having a season like Abby Smith is, it helps the confidence of the rest of your team.

Ayo and Yaz talk about how Abby Smith☀️ play is allowing the rest of the team to grow and try new things in their inaugural season.

Drop a 💐 below for Abby!

08/11/2026

After nailing the free kick in extra time against the Utah Royals, we learned that seeing Janine make this shot is routine.

Teammates Ally (Watt) Brazier and Yazmeen Ryan had nothing but great things to say about captain Janine Sonis and her work ethic.

Hear more about the Utah match in this weeks episode OUT NOW! Link in bio.

08/09/2026

Sometimes all it takes is getting back to basics.

After looking a little lost on Wednesday, the Summit were on a mission to get 3 at home for the fans.

08/09/2026

New faces to the lineup last night and clear minds helped the Summit look a little more like themselves last night.

Yaz Ryan got the night started with the scoring and you could see the stress relief from the team.

San Diego is next.

08/09/2026

Janine Sonis adds another one to her goal total after scoring the game winner against the Utah Royals.

She also notched a perfect assist to Yazmeen Ryan.

In a must win game… Janine made sure the 3 points happened.

08/09/2026

You heard him Denver.

Best in the league. 🏔️💚

08/09/2026

“Her attitude is excellent.” — Nick Cushing on Natalie Means.

Tonight she starts against Utah, six days after cramp forced her off in the 69th against Boston. First start since May 23 came last week. Second one is tonight.

One thing Cushing wants more of: chances created.

08/08/2026

Star midfielder Lindsey Heaps listed as OUT for tonight’s match against the Utah Royals.

Heaps status remains day-to-day.

08/07/2026

08/07/2026

SURPRISE! With so many games this week I HAD to get y’all another episode!

What’s covered:
Breakdown of the NC Courage game
What to watch for against the Utah Royals
Lindsey Heaps injury news
NWSL news and notes

Link to listen is in bio!