It’s the offseason for the National Women’s Soccer League, and before the 2026 NWSL season kickoff in February, we catch up with league veteran Kelly Hubly. The Bay FC defender chats with former teammate Meghan Klingenberg to reveal what the offseason looks like for professional soccer players. Later, Kling and co-host David Gass preview the 2026 SheBelieves Cup. The USWNT will face Argentina in Nashville, Tennessee on March 1, Canada in Columbus, Ohio on March 4 and Colombia in Harrison, New Jersey on March 7.
00:50 – David Gass and Meghan Klingenberg usher in the new year
04:18 – Kling interviews Kelli Hubly
05:40 – Pilates and staying fit during the offseason
08:30 – Kelli’s favorite books
15:50 – ‘Do players stay sober?’
20:07 – The Offseason, the NWSL’s reality TV show
27:20 – Soccer weddings
28:30 – Looking ahead to 2026
31:21 – SheBelieves Cup Preview!
34:30 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts
The U.S. Soccer Podcast is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.
Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass
Guest: Kelli Hubly
Producer: Matthew Nelson
To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast
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