#20 Katja Schroffenegger: Playing the Long Game – From Setbacks to Champions League and Italian National Team
Join host Dominika Čonč as she sits down with FC Como Women goalkeeper Katja Schroffenegger. After battling through serious injuries and setbacks, Katja made her way back to the top—playing in the Champions League and earning her place in the Italian national team. A powerful story of resilience and never giving up.
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#19 Quick Kicks: You’re As Strong As You Believe You Are
Join host Dominika Čonč as she reflects on a recent shift in her playing position, exploring how embracing change and challenging her own self-perception helped her grow. She dives into the power of our beliefs and how the way we choose to see ourselves shapes our life.
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#18 Lauren Holiday: The Pressure to Perform on the USWNT, Empowering Others, and Finding Strength in Faith
Join host Dominika Čonč as she speaks with former USWNT player, World Cup champion, and Olympic gold medalist Lauren Holiday. Lauren shares her inspirational journey on and off the football field and how faith played a key role in overcoming obstacles. From undergoing open-heart surgery and being overlooked in her youth to winning all major tournaments, becoming a true leader, and battling a brain tumor during her pregnancy.
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#17 Quick Kicks: Staying Open and Trusting That Every Situation Works in Your Favor
Join host Dominika Čonč as she shares insights into her current career journey and how she embraces openness, trusting that life’s surprises ultimately work in her favor.
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#16 Florentina Olar Spânu: From Playing in the Streets of Romania to Champions League, 197 National Team Caps, and Balancing Motherhood
Join host Dominika Čonč as she speaks with her former teammate and captain of the Romanian national team, Florentina Olar Spânu. Florentina shares her journey from humble beginnings in Romania, where conditions were far from what we see today. With 197 caps, the Romanian legend also reflects on her many years of playing in the Women's Champions League, as well as the challenges and beautiful moments she has experienced as a mother.
The Rising Giant: incredible journeys behind features unique and inspirational stories of women football players who became professionals and are taking football to the next level.Women from all over the world share their unique stories of their struggles and triumph in this beautiful game. Follow along as history is being created and get inspired to follow your dreams.
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