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    <title>The Most Important Thing with Ashlyn &amp; Ali</title>
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    <copyright>Copyright 2022</copyright>
    <description>From the comforts of their own home, Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger dive into conversations about the most important thing in the world of soccer, as they view it. The two-time Women’s FIFA World Cup Champions will offer their unique perspectives on the big news of the day, or dive deep into subtleties that only they will pick up on.</description>
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    <itunes:author>Ashlyn Harris, Ali Krieger</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>From the comforts of their own home, Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger dive into conversations about the most important thing in the world of soccer, as they view it. The two-time Women’s FIFA World Cup Champions will offer their unique perspectives on the big news of the day, or dive deep into subtleties that only they will pick up on.</itunes:summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p>From the comforts of their own home, Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger dive into conversations about the most important thing in the world of soccer, as they view it. The two-time Women’s FIFA World Cup Champions will offer their unique perspectives on the big news of the day, or dive deep into subtleties that only they will pick up on.</p>]]>
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      <title>Messi is GOATED: Argentina wins the most EPIC World Cup Final of all time</title>
      <description>Ash &amp; Ali recap Messi’s storybook ending, as Argentina wins a dramatic World Cup Final over France on penalty kicks. The ladies discuss what is next for the Messi, who is still at the top of his game and the 2022 tournament.
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Messi is GOATED: Argentina wins the most EPIC World Cup Final of all time</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Ashlyn Harris, Ali Krieger</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Ash &amp; Ali recap Messi’s storybook ending, as Argentina wins a dramatic World Cup Final over France on penalty kicks. The ladies discuss what is next for the Messi, who is still at the top of his game and the 2022 tournament.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Ash &amp; Ali recap Messi’s storybook ending, as Argentina wins a dramatic World Cup Final over France on penalty kicks. The ladies discuss what is next for the Messi, who is still at the top of his game and the 2022 tournament.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ash &amp; Ali recap Messi’s storybook ending, as Argentina wins a dramatic World Cup Final over France on penalty kicks. The ladies discuss what is next for the Messi, who is still at the top of his game and the 2022 tournament.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1999</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Looking Ahead: how the USMNT can win the 2026 World Cup | The Most Important Thing</title>
      <description>The USMNT has so much to gain in the next few years. Ash &amp; Ali discuss the momentum of the US Soccer Federation, the MLS and how the stakes have been raised for soccer in the United States.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Looking Ahead: how the USMNT can win the 2026 World Cup | The Most Important Thing</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Ashlyn Harris, Ali Krieger</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>The USMNT has so much to gain in the next few years. Ash &amp; Ali discuss the momentum of the US Soccer Federation, the MLS and how the stakes have been raised for soccer in the United States.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The USMNT has so much to gain in the next few years. Ash &amp; Ali discuss the momentum of the US Soccer Federation, the MLS and how the stakes have been raised for soccer in the United States.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The USMNT has so much to gain in the next few years. Ash &amp; Ali discuss the momentum of the US Soccer Federation, the MLS and how the stakes have been raised for soccer in the United States.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Netherlands 3-1 USA | Reality Check after Disappointing Loss to the Dutch</title>
      <description>From Orlando, Ashlyn &amp; Ali, recap the USMNT's tournament ending 1-3 loss to the Netherlands; a disappointing loss to conclude an unbelievable World Cup run.
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      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Netherlands 3-1 USA | Reality Check after Disappointing Loss to the Dutch</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Ashlyn Harris, Ali Krieger</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>From Orlando, Ashlyn &amp; Ali, recap the USMNT's tournament ending 1-3 loss to the Netherlands; a disappointing loss to conclude an unbelievable World Cup run.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>From Orlando, Ashlyn &amp; Ali, recap the USMNT's tournament ending 1-3 loss to the Netherlands; a disappointing loss to conclude an unbelievable World Cup run.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>From Orlando, Ashlyn &amp; Ali, recap the USMNT's tournament ending 1-3 loss to the Netherlands; a disappointing loss to conclude an unbelievable World Cup run.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1782</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Nothing to Lose: will the USMNT rise to the challenge vs the Netherlands?</title>
      <description>It's now win or go home in the World Cup. The whole nation is inspired and with that comes more attention. Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger preview the US Men's National Team's fixture with the Netherlands in the round of 16.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:34:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Nothing to Lose: will the USMNT rise to the challenge vs the Netherlands?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Ashlyn Harris, Ali Krieger</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>The best teams in the world always find ways to win. Ash &amp; Ali proudly discuss the USMNT’s 1-0 must-win victory over Iran and what the men must do to succeed against the Netherlands.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>It's now win or go home in the World Cup. The whole nation is inspired and with that comes more attention. Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger preview the US Men's National Team's fixture with the Netherlands in the round of 16.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>It's now win or go home in the World Cup. The whole nation is inspired and with that comes more attention. Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger preview the US Men's National Team's fixture with the Netherlands in the round of 16.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1467</itunes:duration>
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      <title>On to the Round of 16: is the USMNT ready for the Netherlands?</title>
      <description>The best teams in the world always find ways to win. Ash &amp; Ali proudly discuss the USMNT’s 1-0 must-win victory over Iran and what the men must do to succeed against the Netherlands.

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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>On to the Round of 16: is the USMNT ready for the Netherlands?</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Ashlyn Harris, Ali Krieger</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>The best teams in the world always find ways to win. Ash &amp; Ali proudly discuss the USMNT’s 1-0 must-win victory over Iran and what the men must do to succeed against the Netherlands.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The best teams in the world always find ways to win. Ash &amp; Ali proudly discuss the USMNT’s 1-0 must-win victory over Iran and what the men must do to succeed against the Netherlands.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The best teams in the world always find ways to win. Ash &amp; Ali proudly discuss the USMNT’s 1-0 must-win victory over Iran and what the men must do to succeed against the Netherlands.</p><p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>2033</itunes:duration>
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      <title>USA vs. England | 0 – 0</title>
      <description>In episode 4 of The Most Important Thing, Ash and Ali discuss the USMNT’s ability to compete at the highest level coming off their impressive draw with England. They recap the 0-0 game and preview the must-win on Tuesday against Iran.
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 15:47:16 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>USA vs. England | 0 – 0</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Ashlyn Harris, Ali Krieger</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>In episode 4 of The Most Important Thing, Ash and Ali discuss the USMNT’s ability to compete at the highest level coming off their impressive draw with England. They recap the 0-0 game and preview the must-win on Tuesday against Iran.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In episode 4 of The Most Important Thing, Ash and Ali discuss the USMNT’s ability to compete at the highest level coming off their impressive draw with England. They recap the 0-0 game and preview the must-win on Tuesday against Iran.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In episode 4 of The Most Important Thing, Ash and Ali discuss the USMNT’s ability to compete at the highest level coming off their impressive draw with England. They recap the 0-0 game and preview the must-win on Tuesday against Iran.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>2135</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The World Cup Bubble</title>
      <description>Ash &amp; Ali discuss the weight the World Cup bubble has on the players, their experience playing in the last two women’s tournaments and the intensity in fighting for a spot on the roster.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:19:32 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>The World Cup Bubble</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Ashlyn Harris, Ali Krieger</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Ash &amp; Ali discuss the weight the World Cup bubble has on the players, their experience playing in the last two women’s tournaments and the intensity in fighting for a spot on the roster.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Ash &amp; Ali discuss the weight the World Cup bubble has on the players, their experience playing in the last two women’s tournaments and the intensity in fighting for a spot on the roster.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ash &amp; Ali discuss the weight the World Cup bubble has on the players, their experience playing in the last two women’s tournaments and the intensity in fighting for a spot on the roster.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1824</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Five F*cking Steps Backwards</title>
      <description>Ash &amp; Ali discuss their disappointment in FIFA's decision to host the World Cup in Qatar, what it means to them as two queer women and where the players in the men's tournament fell short.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:18:25 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Five F*cking Steps Backwards</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Ashlyn Harris, Ali Krieger</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Ash &amp; Ali discuss their disappointment in FIFA's decision to host the World Cup in Qatar, what it means to them as two queer women and where the players in the men's tournament fell short.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Ash &amp; Ali discuss their disappointment in FIFA's decision to host the World Cup in Qatar, what it means to them as two queer women and where the players in the men's tournament fell short.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ash &amp; Ali discuss their disappointment in FIFA's decision to host the World Cup in Qatar, what it means to them as two queer women and where the players in the men's tournament fell short.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1840</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The Most Dangerous Scoreline in Football</title>
      <description>On the debut episode of The Most Important Thing, Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris react to the US Men's National Team's 1-1 draw against Wales in their opening match of the 2022 World Cup.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:15:47 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>The Most Dangerous Scoreline in Football</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Ashlyn Harris, Ali Krieger</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>On the debut episode of The Most Important Thing, Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris react to the US Men's National Team's 1-1 draw against Wales in their opening match of the 2022 World Cup.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>On the debut episode of The Most Important Thing, Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris react to the US Men's National Team's 1-1 draw against Wales in their opening match of the 2022 World Cup.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On the debut episode of The Most Important Thing, Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris react to the US Men's National Team's 1-1 draw against Wales in their opening match of the 2022 World Cup.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1588</itunes:duration>
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