Footy Prime Ep. 1074: The BroadsCast welcome Vancouver Rise’s Jessica De Filippo
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In Episode 1074 of Footy Prime, host Amy Walsh and co-hosts Cigna Butler and Shereen Ahmed welcome inaugural Vancouver Rise champion Jess DeFilippo to the Broadcast. The conversation dives into DeFilippo’s standout 2025 season, her journey from injury struggles to playoff resurgence, and her leadership as returning champions. She reflects on pivotal moments—her emotional birthday, the team’s comeback against Ottawa, and scoring a long-range goal that became a viral sensation. DeFilippo shares insights into her leadership style, her chemistry with teammate Latifa Abdu, and her efforts to integrate new Colombian players through her Spanish language skills. She also discusses her personal goals, including a national team call-up, and opens up about her nickname 'The Flip,' rooted in family legacy and now a potential merch opportunity. The episode concludes with a lighthearted rapid-fire segment covering music, food, travel, and sports heroes, highlighting her confidence, humor, and authenticity. The hosts express excitement for her sophomore season and the upcoming NSL season two.
DeFilippo overcame early-season injuries to become a key force in the second half of the 2025 season.
Her leadership is fiery yet fun-focused, emphasizing team connection and accountability.
She has a deep bond with teammate Latifa Abdu, rooted in years of friendship and competitive drive.
Her nickname 'The Flip' stems from family tradition and has potential for merchandising.
She aims to earn a national team call-up and continue dominating in the NSL.
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Podcast Intro and Sponsor
The episode begins with a content warning and a sponsor plug for BetMGM, setting the tone for the show.
Welcome and Birthday Greetings
The hosts warmly welcome Jess DeFilippo, celebrate her birthday, and acknowledge her championship win.
Offseason Reflections and Comeback
DeFilippo discusses her offseason, injury struggles, and how she returned stronger, training early and with boys.
Pivotal Moments of Joy and Growth
“I scored a lot against Toronto for some reason and my family, my brother was always there so I think like after the game giving them a big hug was always really something that stuck with me.”
Leadership and Team Dynamics
“I'm a fiery person. Like, I want to keep the standards high and I think I'm like the outspoken one. I hold people accountable...”
“Can we just take that and like sprinkle into all of our lives? Everybody needs some Zlatan, right?”
“I love that for her because he is very like, I love the fact that professional women players are like, no, I want the confidence of Latin.”
“I love the fact that professional women players are like, no, I want the confidence of Latin.”
Hosts
Guest
Jessica DeFilippo
person
Vancouver Rise
other
Northern Super League
other
Footy Prime
media
Latifa Abdu
person
AFC Toronto
other
Zlatan Ibrahimović
person
Bruce Springsteen
person
Vanessa Gilles
person
BetMGM
brand
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