Can We Talk? With Massey from WOSO Wine Up
Massey from the excellent podcast WOSO Wine Up joined me for a chat recently. Massey is an encyclopedia of WOSO knowledge.
FDLFC: How did you come up with the idea for WOSO Wine Up? It's a great name by the way.
Massey: My cohost and I were brainstorming things we could do and we both like wine and drinking it 🙃
I have to ask...how much wine do you go through in a podcast?
Ha ha ha…I can’t speak for Brianna because we haven’t actually recorded in the same place yet! But there have been episodes where I’ve drank a whole bottle!
Before we move onto Racing...I'm not a huge follower of international soccer, so I wanted to get your opinion of the USWNT's Olympic performance.
Oh wow. I could go on and on about it… there didn’t seem to be the same fire in the team that we saw in 2019. I think certain people played poorly and certain people shined. I did discuss some of it on the most recent episode (15 I think) and will definitely be talking more in the next episode :) (FDLFC: I will be sure to tweet a link to the podcast once it's available)
Racing according to "the numbers" have been playing better, what's your assessment of the team's recent play?
I think they’ve done some amazing things on the field! The talent the team possesses is INSANE! I also think that for a first year team that hasn’t played together we’ve done some AMAZING things.
I guess the disappointing thing has been the results. Frankly they were lucky early on and maybe a little more unlucky recently. What are you expectations for the remainder of the season?
I’m really looking forward to the women’s cup! We get to have some major clubs come here and experience our world class stadium and facilities! I’m looking forward to more goals and games in the fall! Being on the capo stand in the heat is BRUTAL.
ALSO very excited about OL Reign… they may have rain and Rapinoe in Seattle but we’ve got bourbon and Betos here in Louisville.
Were you a Reign fan before Racing joined the league?
I actually was! I never have gotten to see them play in Seattle but I was a Seattle Sounders women’s team fan way back in the day.
If we’re not playing them I generally am rooting for them.
Who is your favorite Racing player and non-racing player?
Oh gosh favorite Racing player!! I don’t think I can pick just one.
Well… there’s only one Erin Simon. I might have a signed pride jersey. And it might be hers. I do also love me some Michelle Betos! She’s one of the greatest goalkeepers in the game. She’s the only one (GK) to score in the NWSL EVER.
(As for non-Racing) Allie Long! For sure!!! I’ve actually played Call of Duty with her a few times. If I’m talking about players overseas Jennifer Hermoso. She’s one of my favorites.
That is awesome! Is there any sport with better fan connections than WOSO?
Oh wow. I honestly don’t think there is. WoSo is so niche still in my opinion.
I came into following this league a little naive. These first few months have been eye-opening for me. I know the passion that surrounds my favorite Premier League team (Arsenal), but it actually seems a bit tame compared to some of the ferocity I see surrounding this league. Am I getting a good feel for the passion, or has this been an unusual season?
I think that things really turned after the 2019 World Cup in such a grand way.. there are some crazy fierce fans too. But viewership numbers started going up then. Which the more people watch the more fans you get and that leads to the passion I think.
It’s crazy to see how it has evolved each World Cup starting since 2011 really.
I am old and lazy with a back that gives me fits. I can’t stand in one place for long periods of time. What is the stand experience like?
Oh it’s nuts! I keep my Apple watch on and track my calories it’s insane especially if I do the March to the match. I love it though. I like being able to help energize a crowd.
One of the things I love about Lynn Family Stadium is the variety of experiences you can have there. If you weren't in the stands, where would you like to watch the game?
Oh wow. Hmmmm probably 209 or 219. High enough up to see and at an angle to see goals scored on either end.
Thanks to Massey again for answering my questions. Follow her @sassyismassey and subscribe to WOSO Wine Up through the website.
