<p>In today's episode, LDG is honored to chat with Dallas Trinity and USWNT U-23 defender, Lauren Flynn!</p><p>Lauren is a standout defender who had an incredibly successful college career at Florida State University, winning the 2023 College Cup Most Outstanding Defensive Player. With her extensive experience in competitive environments, including the US Women's Youth National Teams, the Utah Royalsand her recent transition to the Dallas Trinity, Lauren embodies the determination and skills needed for success at the highest level in women's football.</p><p>Lauren shares what made Florida State an appealing endeavor for college, her NWSL draft day experience, how she views her footballing Gainbridge Super League experiences in comparison to the NCAA, NWSL, and youth international landscape, her reaction to the founding of a second division 1 professional women's soccer league in the US, and so much more!</p><p>Then, we chat about Lauren's transfer to Dallas Trinity. Lauren reveals why Dallas Trinity's project caught her attention, how she's adapting to playing in a new league. She also shares how the mini-preseason went ahead of the spring league of this season, and how the team continues to build cohesion, with new star signings like herself, Heather Stainbrook and Bethany Bos adding even more talent to the star-studded Dallas Trinity side.</p><p>LDG ends the conversation by looking ahead, as Lauren's Dallas Trinity side is striving to lift silverware for the first time in club history as they contend for Gainbridge Super League championships!</p><p>Thank you for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social">thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social)</a>. In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!</p>