Follow the soccer career and life of Ali, from her early days playing youth soccer in Los Angeles to eventually captaining the New Zealand national team. Ali discusses growing up with a coach for a dad, getting the opportunity to play for New Zealand's U20 team, becoming a starter at Stanford University, and her long professional career in the US and Europe. She talks about the challenges of playing for multiple teams across the world, learning Swedish while playing in Sweden, and representing New Zealand in 5 World Cups and 4 Olympics over her storied career. Now playing for Angel City FC in LA, Ali has also become a health coach and cookbook author. She provides insight into maintaining her health and fitness as a player over 20+ years

as a professional athlete.

00:00:00 Paleo Fitness on Women in Sports

00:02:41 Meet New Zealand Soccer Captain Ally Riley

00:06:59 The New Zealand soccer legend

00:11:57 Angelica Riley on Playing for the US national team

00:14:37 Malissa on her health and wellness journey

00:20:22 Marissa on her Peak Performance Routine

00:24:58 CBD in your diet

00:25:44 Favorite Recipes from Your Cookbook

00:27:43 What is training like for the national team?

00:29:52 Alex Morgan on Women's Soccer

00:35:31 Dreams of Playing Sports Pro

00:38:24 Ellie on Her Swedish Fluency

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71. Wellness and Winning in Women's Sports with Ali Riley