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Episode 113: Mama Knows Best - A Legendary NWSL Rewind  and Recap ft Jessica McDonald, Andre 3000 Ft Tall  of Diaspora United & Eboni Navidad of Walkin90

Welcome to Episode 113  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs  are joined by 3 time NWSL Champion, 1 time NWSL Final MVP , World Cup Champion, NWSL Ion broadcaster and Mama of 2 (soon to be 3) Women’s Soccer Legend Jessica McDonald, and  Andre’ “3000 ft” Carlisle of Diaspora United and Eboni “The Manager” Christmas of Walkin90 recap the 2024 NWSL regular season and preview the playoffs and so much more. They dive into Regular season highlights, team improvements for non playoff team, playoff possibilities for Playoff teams, reflect on NWSL Expansion and the CB including diving to the realities of motherhood while playing professionally. This episode is a  treat as they explore the power of diversity of Black players in soccer on the pitch and off the pitch in the media space, and Jessica’s impact in changing the game and inspiring the younger generation. You know it’s a ride so come vibe !!

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We’re bringing you weekly content from the team so you get to know us a bit better. Of course we’re going to bring you stats and match recaps and some lessons about the game. But, you’ll also get our unique stories and perspectives on the game and the culture and how they intersect.
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As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra

 use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com. 

More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here. 

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Make sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined 

Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC Nevijay

Also much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode.  Follow her on ig :  alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATS

The photo of this episode features a picture ofJessica McDonald going a header during TST Tournament in Cary, NC as she played for the NC Courage 7v 7  team as taken by Anèesa Myers . Follow her work on IG  @aomphotographs 

Welcome to Episode 112  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer. In this episode, Skye and Sylvs talk about the international window, the USWNT performances,  Ballon d'Or drama, and hot takes about the last matchday of the NWSL season. Lastly, we bring you our Hits and Riffs of the week! 

Make sure you subscribe and dive into On the 2 and the 4: A SheaButter FC Newsletter! ,our official newsletter for Shea Butter Football Club, bringing content to you in a new way, so you can continue to moisturize your skin and lay your edges.
We’re bringing you weekly content from the team so you get to know us a bit better. Of course we’re going to bring you stats and match recaps and some lessons about the game. But, you’ll also get our unique stories and perspectives on the game and the culture and how they intersect.
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We have merch! The last day to pre-order your Shea Butter FC gear is  Friday, November 1st if you want it by NWSL Championship Weekend. We have hoodies, t-shirts and tanks.  You can rock our lady logo, to the Shea Butter FC Podcast Script, to even getting celebration stacks with “Don’t Play Out the Back” Shea Butter FC tee! You can get standard and customized bundled discounts!
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As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra

 use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com. 

More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here. 

As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on:
Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfc
Join our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfc
Visit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfc
SBFC Website:  www.sheabutterfc.com

Make sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined 

Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC Nevijay

Also much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode.  Follow her on ig :  alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATS

The photo of this episode features a picture of Alyssa Thompson and Naomi Girma being celebrated after scoring goals during USWNT games in Austin and Louisville during the international window as captured by USWNT and NWSL.

Shea Butter FC Bonus Episode:  Shea Butter Rewind Therapy Vol 1 - Put the Ball in the Net!  Or Revisiting The Grit and Grind FC Battle Royale

Welcome to this Bonus Episode  of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer! 
In this Episode, SkyE  launches a new cultural series called Shea Butter Rewind Therapy, where people across the soccer space come together to relive their game day emotions and  feelings while tactically nerding out over soccer in a fun and therapeutic way.

 For Rewind Therapy Episode One,  SkyE connects  with two Black Angel City FC fans and Los Angeles natives, (AC Pandemonium Supporter Group Leader, Erica and season ticket holder Daniel) to discuss the first Angel City FC vs San Diego Wave rivalry game of the season and their experience in the Supporter Section of   BMO stadium’s North End.. They also deep dive into the game plans of Angel City FC and San Diego Wave where they explore what worked and what did not for both teams while exploring what to expect after the international and Olympic break. Lastly in a varied version of Hits and Riffs, everyone drops their songs to represent the parts of Los Angeles where they are from/now live, songs for the team, songs for the stands/chants, and goal celebrations. It is a chaotic but fun episode ,so come vibe!

Much love to Erica and Daniel (follow him Twitter @Dabigjoker ) for coming through this episode! These fans, know ball! 

As noted in the episode, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra

 use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com. 

More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here. 

As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on:
Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfc
Join our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfc
Visit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfc
SBFC Website:  www.sheabutterfc.com

Make sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined 

Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC Nevijay

Also much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode.  Follow her on ig :  alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATS

This episode features a picture of Gisele Thompson balling in the Angel CIty FC vs San Diego Wave game in BMO stadium in Los Angeles, California with credit going to Angel City Football Club. 

Welcome to Episode 35  Part 1 of Shea Butter FC, the podcast by, for, and about Black women in soccer, featuring your hosts Skye and Sylvs.
This week we talk with Riss, Devin and Doug  of the Rose Room Collective, a supporter’s group for People of Color who are fans of the Washington Spirit and DC United. In part 1, We explore SBFC Brown Sugar, but Soccer with Rose Room Collective, where we discuss their love of soccer and how they formed their group.Then in SBFC Pimp My Squad, we look at the importance of supporter groups like Rose Room Collective and the impact of the Spirit on the DMV community. 
Part 2 of Ep 35 will be here.

Referenced Links:
Baltimore WC Bid site: https://baltimoremd2026.us/

Papi Cuisine
https://www.getpapicuisine.com/

Piquin Restaurant 
https://www.piquinrestaurantmd.com/home
Check Out Rose Room Collective on:  Twitter RoseRoomCo  and Instagram roseroomcollective Visit the Rose Room Collective Website: roseroomcollective.com
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Visit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfc       SBFC Website:  www.sheabutterfc.com

Support  and Donate to The Black Women’s Players Collective @ https://www.bwplayercollective.org/

Welcome to Episode 34 of Shea Butter FC, the podcast by, for, and about Black women in soccer, featuring your hosts Skye and Sylvs.
This week we talk with Mariah Lee of  FC Nordsjaelland, and fellow 2Cents FC family. We explore SBFC  Brown Sugar, but Soccer, where we will explore what made Mariah fall in love with soccer and follow her career to date. In SBFC CrossOver, we explore the beauty of the marriage between basketball and soccer and how it can be transformative to the game. We also bring you Pimp My Squad and Get Ya Fits Right, which explore Black Culture and Soccer. Then, we delve into  Shea Butter Freestyle where we explore more about Mariah’s interests off the pitch. Finally we end with our Hits and Riffs and Shoutouts for the week!
Check out Mariah’s latest 2Cents FC Blog Post, “An Ode to an Icon” @ https://2cs.tv/ssw09
Check out Mariah’s 2Cents FC Blogs Soccer, She Wrote @ https://2centsfc.com/category/soccer-she-wrote/
Check out Mariah’s Blog at the Undefeated @ https://theundefeated.com/features/discovering-the-meaning-behind-my-familys-new-years-day-traditions/
Follow Mariah on Instagram @merdashewrote 
Follow us Shea Butter FC: Twitter - @SBFC_Podcast Instagram - sbfc_podcast
Visit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfc
Mariah’s Undefeated page - https://theundefeated.com/contributors/mariah-lee/ 

We, Skye and Sylvs, are co-hosts of Shea Butter FC, a podcast featuring Two Black women’s perspectives on soccer, football and everything in between,  delivering content with soul and seasoning that will moisturize your skin, lay your edges, and deepen your love for all things Black women. Our show and brand exist to elevate Black women and non-binary players in the women’s game, as these players have been consistently neglected by our domestic leagues and US Soccer. We want to expose the U.S. women’s soccer (WOSO) fanbase to the talent of Black players and serve as a platform for players to share their full story. Please follow Shea Butter FC: Twitter - @SBFC_Podcast Instagram - sbfc_podcast  Check out our website www.sheabutterfc.com to learn more about who we are and what we do and explore out content and visit out linktree @ https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfc Check us our podcast archives and posts at 2CentsFC @ https://2cs.tv/sbfc  And don’t forget to listen, rate, review and subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. 

Welcome to Episode 33 of Shea Butter FC, the podcast by, for, and about Black women in soccer, featuring your hosts Skye and Sylvs.
This week we our newest segment, SBFC Reading Circle, to discuss the latest NWSL news, then we go to Soccer Skool to discuss that goal in the Arsenal/Manchester City match, and finally, we give you our hits and riffs and rants and raves of the week
 As always, like and subscribe on your favorite platform and  Follow us Shea Butter FC: Twitter - @SBFC_Podcast Instagram - sbfc_podcast
Link to NWSL article about Washington Spirit: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-board-of-governors-unanimously-approves-ownership-changes-within-washington-soccer-properties 

Link to Rule 91 via Twitter: https://twitter.com/lawson_sv/status/1485359690041204739/photo/1
National Suicide Hotline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ (phone: 1-800-273-8255) 
SBFC Linktree: https://t.co/auCVt7GOj4 

Welcome to Episode 32 of Shea Butter FC, the podcast by, for, and about Black women in soccer, featuring your hosts Skye and Sylvs.
This week we give you the latest NWSL and WOSO moves featuring our SBFC Delegates, then we talk about the shenanigans in the NWSL and WOSO at large, and finally, we give you our hits and riffs and rants and raves of the week, along with a Shea Butter Announcement.
 As always, like and subscribe on your favorite platform and  Follow us Shea Butter FC: Twitter - @SBFC_Podcast Instagram - sbfc_podcast

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Letter From Birmingham Jail: https://www.csuchico.edu/iege/_assets/documents/susi-letter-from-birmingham-jail.pdf 
ESPN Article about Portland Thorns/Timbers: https://www.espn.com/soccer/portland-thorns-fc/story/4568903/can-portland-timbersportland-thorns-repair-bonds-with-fans-after-scandals-and-distrust 
Latest Spirit News: https://www.sportico.com/leagues/soccer/2022/washington-spirit-sale-complications-1234658439/ 
FIFAPro: https://www.fifpro.org/en/industry/world-11/2020-2021-women-s-fifa-fifpro-world-11-revealed 

Welcome to another Bonus Episode of Shea Butter FC, the podcast by, for, and about Black women in soccer, featuring your hosts Skye and Sylvs.
In this episode we feature our first conversation with Jorian Baucom as a part of  The Shea Butter FC Kickback Series on Twitter Spaces. We talk about everything from Jorian’s collegiate journey to LSU and University of Colorado at Boulder, reflected on her favorite experiences as a professional internationally, explored her excitement for her new  team  and upcoming journey with North Carolina Courage, and her takes on a variety of things from what custom fits that could Get Ya Fits Right to learning about her  Expert skills on the video game sticks, and a variety of interests including love for Samoas Girl Scout Cookies. Come vibe and learn more about the North Carolina Courage’s Jorian Baucom!
Follow Jorian on Instagram: @jorianbaucom and Twitter: @joriannicole
As always, like and subscribe on your favorite platform and  Follow us Shea Butter FC: Twitter - @SBFC_Podcast Instagram - sbfc_podcast

Welcome to another Bonus Episode of Shea Butter FC, the podcast by, for, and about Black women in soccer, featuring your hosts Skye and Sylvs.
In this episode we feature our first conversation with Sydney Cummings as a part of  The Shea Butter FC Kickback Series on Twitter Spaces. We talk about everything from Sydney’s journey through youth soccer to her collegiate career at Brown University and Georgetown, her excitement for the start of her professional career with Racing Louisville FC, and her takes on a variety of things from what custom kits could Get Ya Fits Right to her favorites Hits and Rifts and to  learning about her interests as a foodie. Come vibe and learn more about Racing Louisville FC’s Sydney Cummings! 
Follow Sydney on Instagram: @sydneyy_cummings and Twitter: @sydney_cummings
As always, like and subscribe on your favorite platform and  Follow us Shea Butter FC: Twitter - @SBFC_Podcast Instagram - sbfc_podcast