BFFR with Sydney Leroux & Ali Riley
Episodes
Best of BFFR: Alyssa Thompson's New Accent, Hayley Kiyoko's Meet Cute & Lilly Singh's Gay Met Gala
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on BFFR, Ali is gifting you our Best of BFFR episode, a wrap-up of some of the most iconic, chaotic, inspiring, and laugh-out-loud moments f...
Alyssa Naeher on USWNT Retirement, World Cup Pressure, Penalty Shootouts & Her First NWSL Goal
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali Riley talks with 2x World Cup Champion, Olympian, U.S. Soccer Player of the Year, and NWSL icon, Alyssa Naeher, fresh off getting iced at NWSL Cha...
Lynn Biyendolo talks Gotham Championship, Winning 4 NWSL Titles, Pregnancy & Changing Her Last Name
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on BFFR, Ali Riley is joined by the one and only Lynn Biyendolo, Olympic Gold medalist, 4x NWSL Champion, the leagues leading goal scorer, a...
Duda Pavão reacts to 2025 NWSL Awards, Growth of the League & Marta's influence
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali Riley sits down with close friend and colleague Duda Pavão, beloved across the soccer world for her electric hosting, live event presenting, and ...
Eli Rallo’s NYT Bestseller, Quarter-Life Crisis Survival Guide & Wedding Plus-One Truth Bomb
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali Riley is back, and this week she’s joined by content creator, author, and certified internet Carrie Bradshaw, Eli Rallo. Eli is the bestselling ...
Haley Rosen on Founding Just Women’s Sports, How Ali “Saved” the Account & New Era of Women's Sports
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of BFFR, Ali Riley sits down with Just Women’s Sports founder and CEO — and fellow Stanford alum — Haley Rosen to talk a...
Hayley Kiyoko & Becca Tilley on Love, Representation & New Book Inspired by Their Meet Cute
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of BFFR, Ali Riley is joined by not one but two very special guests — Japanese-American singer-songwriter, actress, author, and now ...
Sarah Gorden Talks $8,000 NWSL Rookie Salary, Motherhood & Proving Everyone Wrong
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali Riley is back with another special guest for all our BFFR and Angel City fans! This week, the captains are linking up. Sarah Gorden joins the show...
Angel City’s Claire Emslie on Training While Pregnant, NWSL Salary Cap, & Making World Cup History
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scottish footballer and Angel City forward Claire Emslie joins Ali Riley for a fun, unfiltered convo on this week’s episode of BFFR! From the time t...
Lilly Singh on Her New Movie Doin’ It, Investing in Angel City & Supporting Women
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lilly Singh joins this week’s episode of BFFR to talk a little bit of everything — from her brand-new feature film Doin’ It to her deep love for...
Alyssa Thompson Talks Chelsea Move + Life in London, Angel City Exit & Ali Riley’s Retirement
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know her, you love her. She’s across the pond and making big moves, the one and only Alyssa Thompson joins BFFR. In this episode, we’re gettin...
Ali Riley Announces Her Retirement from Soccer | Bonus Episode
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali Riley is officially announcing her retirement from professional soccer. In this special message to our BFFR fam, Ali reflects on her incredible jo...
Savy King Shares Health Update, Angel City Comeback & Unreleased BFFR Interview
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Savy King is officially back with Angel City. After her medical emergency earlier this season, Savy shares an update with Ali Riley about her recovery...
Riley Tiernan on NWSL Breakout Season, South Jersey Mentality & Angel City Superlatives
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Riley Tiernan is in the middle of a breakout rookie season with Angel City and sat down with Ali Riley on BFFR to talk all things soccer and Jersey. W...
No episode this week — we’re traveling, BFFR right? Be back soon!
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Angel City’s on an East Coast road trip and the schedule’s packed, so BFFR is taking a short break. Don’t worry — we’ll be back soon! In the...
Ariel Winter Spills on Modern Family, New Movie “Pools” & Going Undercover to Catch Predators
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali is officially BACK with Angel City (!!) and we could not be more hyped. The girls kick things off with the big news before welcoming special guest...
Kelly Stafford Gets Real on Marriage, NFL WAG Stereotypes, & Super Bowl Memories
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on BFFR, Ali & Syd are joined by Kelly Stafford — podcaster, mom of four, and wife to Rams QB Matt Stafford. Kelly gets real about life a...
Syd & Ali’s Unhinged Q&A: Weird DMs, Best Soccer Underwear, & the WNBA Green Dildo Bandit
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of BFFR, Syd & Ali are answering your most unhinged questions — and nothing’s off limits. We kick things off with Syd (aka...
Olivia Maher Talks Girl Dinner, Being Ilona’s Sistager, Dating, & Is Bush Back?!
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on BFFR, Ali & Syd are joined by the creator of Girl Dinner herself — Olivia Maher! She spills on life as US women’s rugby star Ilona Ma...
Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird on the New Era of Women’s Sports, USWNT Stories, & rooming with Syd
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on BFFR, we’re joined by a certified power couple — seven Olympic medals between them, countless championships, and the hosts of A Touch...
Sam Mewis Gets Real on Retirement, Catching Syd’s Bouquet & Why Rookies Have It Easy
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on BFFR, we’re joined by World Cup champion and certified Tower of Power, Sam Mewis! Sam and Syd go way back—like UCLA teammate era back...
Soccer Girl Problems, Raw-Dogging Flights, & Running Into Syd’s Ex
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali’s pelvic floor specialist put her fingers where?! This week on BFFR, Ali shares a major comeback update—plus the very hands-on role her doctor...
Tisha Alyn on Golf Icks, Beating Jason Kelce, & the Labubu Obsession
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on BFFR, we’re teeing off with Tisha Alyn—golf creator, former pro, and walking viral moment. She’s spilling on the growth of women’...
Tinder’s Height Filter, Short Kings & First Date Red Flags
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tinder added a height filter, and yeah… we’ve got thoughts. This week, Ali and Syd break down the dating app drama that’s got the internet spira...
Weddings, Regrets & Why the Name STAYS
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali had a wedding. Syd had a divorce. And neither of them is changing their last name on the back of a jersey—ever. This week, the girls go all in o...
Olympic Hookups, Gold Medals & the Jim Carrey Confession
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Olympic hookups?? Oh, we went there. This week, Ali and Syd get real about the Olympic Village—yes, the rumors are true—and one of them may or m...
BFFR About Mental Health
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we all need a little help! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts talk about mental health, the NWSL’s ...
Becky Sauerbrunn on Resiliency, Pregnancy, and Romantasy
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Becky Sauerbrunn may have retired from the field, but she’s fresh on the air! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our ho...
Julie Foudy on Motherhood, Affecting Change, and The Three Clap
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Foudy is a soccer icon and also so for real! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts are joined by former U.S....
Coach Jackie is For Real About Women’s Sports
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Jackie gets real with Ali! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, Ali is joined by Tik Tok sensation Coach Jackie to di...
Being For Real About Motherhood
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts dive into the realities of motherhood, being an aunty, a...
Syd and Ali Are Best Friends For Real
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Syd & Ali are best friends FOR REAL! On the latest episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts are talking female friendships – both...
Facing It, Childhood Idols, and Soccer Mount Rushmore
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s finally here – the BFFR podcast! On the very first EVER episode of BFFR with Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, our hosts are holding nothing back....
Introducing BFFR with Sydney Leroux & Ali Riley
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BFFR with Ali Riley & Sydney Leroux is a podcast for anyone who’s ever been called too much, too loud, too real, too emotional, too honest—Sydney ...