Ep. 68: Women’s Soccer, Reign FC, the USWNT, and Life as a Pro-Athlete — Megan Oyster, Reign FC

July 1, 2019

Megan Oyster is a defender with Reign FC and has made two appearances on with the US National Team. She’s a UCLA graduate and joined Reign FC in 2018. Previously she played for the Boston Breakers, Washington Spirit, and the Newcastle Jets in Australia’s W-League.

 

The Rundown

2:30 Oyster path from childhood to Reign FC

7:00 Thoughts on youth development in women’s soccer–how are we doing creating pathways to the pros?

12:30 Megan gets to play prognosticator and discuss the US’ performance in m at the World Cup 

16:00 Megan’s experience moving to Tacoma and Estadio Cheney

21:00 Who do you try to emulate when you play? 

28:00 Megan’s thoughts on why men don’t buy into NWSL and women’s soccer

 

The 5ish

  1. Something to Read
  2. Something to Listen to
  3. Something to Watch
  4. What is one thing everyone loves that you know is trash?

 

Going Further

Educated by Tara Westover

Just Women’s Sports IG 

JustWomen’sSports.com

 

 

Socials

@MeganOyster Twitter 

@meganoyster IG 

@reignfc IG

@ReignFC Twitter  

 

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