Chicago Red Stars Rookie Sam Fisher on Adjusting to the NWSL and the Best Advice From Her Teammates

An athlete's rookie season is an eye-opening experience. In many cases, they go from being the best player on their amateur team to a new face fighting for a role in the pros. Chicago Red Stars midfielder Sam Fisher knew she was up for the challenge of making the jump to the pro ranks, and she's adjusted nicely to her new home.

Across 11 appearances and four starts, Fisher has contributed a goal and an assist apiece in her debut campaign with the Red Stars, who are among the many NWSL teams log-jammed in the playoff hunt. Playing alongside the likes of Mallory Pugh, Morgan Gautrat, and Dani Colaprico, Fisher is among good company, and has taken the mentorship of her fellow teammates to heart.

In the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, she joins the Washed-Up Crew to discuss her rookie season experience, playing college sports in the COVID era, and growing up in Southern California and making the adjustment to the Midwest lifestyle.

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01:20 Growing up in Simi Valley and attending Grace Brethren high school
07:15 Transitioning to the college game at Notre Dame and playing college sports during COVID
13:30 Entering the NWSL draft and realizing that going pro was a possibility
17:24 Eye-opening moments in the NWSL and getting adjusted to the pro game
19:50 Playing with top level talent with the Chicago Red Stars
23:22 The vibes within the team and how they get along outside the pitch
24:55 Chicago Red Stars' pregame fashion runway
30:15 Playing in LA against Angel City FC and in Soldier Field in Chicago
34:33 The growth of the women's game
36:04 Her "Welcome to the NWSL" moment
37:17 Getting adjusted to life in the midwest
40:30 The best parts of living in Chicago
42:59 Julio's hot seat round
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