Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

---

Subscribe to The Women's Game on YouTube: youtube.com/@WomensGameMiB?sub_confirmation=1

Houston Dash defender Paige Nielsen joins Friendlies to discuss Houston’s culture shift under Fabrice Gautrat, her journey through Angel City FC and the NWSL, and rediscovering joy in soccer.

Paige also opens up about body image, confidence, family, grief, and the lessons she carries from her mom throughout her career.

Presented by Verizon.

00:00 Quick Disclaimer
01:49 DC Spring Love
03:56 Nebraska Childhood
10:11 Moving Away to UNC
13:37 Decision To Go Pro
17:04 Her Mom's Legacy
20:18 Returning to NWSL
23:51 Angel City & Trade Experience
29:21 Houston Dash Culture
36:31 Paige Nielsen’s Biceps
39:15 Eating Disorder Recovery
43:36 Fan Voicemail: Boston Legacy

#PaigeNielsen #houstondash #nwsl #angelcity #womenssoccer #friendlies #sammewis

Join our Discord! discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHU

BRAND NEW THE WOMEN'S GAME MERCH AVAILABLE NOW: mibcourage.co/4a2xapO

Follow The Women's Game
Twitter: twitter.com/WomensGameMIB
Instagram: instagram.com/womensgamemib
TikTok: tiktok.com/@womensgamemib

And get the newsletter delivered directly to your inbox every Monday:
mibcourage.co/3NBy9If