Olympic Hookups, Gold Medals & the Jim Carrey Confession

Summary

BFFR with Sydney Leroux & Ali Riley: Episode Summary

Title: Olympic Hookups, Gold Medals & the Jim Carrey Confession
Release Date: June 16, 2025

In this lively and heartfelt episode of BFFR, professional soccer stars Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley delve deep into their Olympic experiences, upcoming challenges with the 2028 Los Angeles Games, and share personal anecdotes that highlight both the glamour and the struggles of being elite athletes. The conversation is peppered with humor, candid reflections, and engaging stories that provide listeners with an unfiltered glimpse into their lives on and off the field.

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1. Olympic Hookups and the Athlete Lifestyle ([00:00] - [02:06])

The episode kicks off with a candid discussion about the notorious reputation of the Olympic Village as a hotspot for romantic escapades among athletes.

• Allie Long opens with, "Everyone talks about how the Olympics is just this, like, orgy and sex going on everywhere. It's true." ([00:00])
• Sydney Leroux adds humorously, "Oh, my goodness. You know, everyone loves an athlete." ([00:10])
• Allie Long elaborates on the abundance of romantic encounters, mentioning, "I think 300,000 condoms were handed out in Paris, and I think they blew through them." ([00:18])

This segment sets a playful tone, highlighting the blend of intense competition and personal interactions that define the Olympic experience.

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2. Upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics: Logistics and Expectations ([05:07] - [12:27])

The conversation shifts to the logistical challenges anticipated with the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, focusing on the city's innovative but potentially problematic plans to manage traffic.

• Allie Long expresses her concerns: "I was so thrilled with the announcement. But you can't help, as an Angelino to go straight into the logistical nightmare when we already drive two hours to get from the Valley to our home games at BMO stadium." ([05:20])
• Sydney Leroux adds, "It's going to be a shit show. In the best way though." ([06:28])

They discuss LA28's ambitious plan to make the Olympics car-free, introducing electric air taxis designed to alleviate traffic congestion. Allie comments skeptically, "But I'm not trusting that," ([07:29]) reflecting a mix of hope and doubt about the feasibility of such innovations.

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3. Reflecting on Past Olympic Experiences ([02:06] - [22:37])

Sydney and Allie reminisce about their personal Olympic journeys, sharing memorable moments and the emotional impact of their achievements.

• Sydney Leroux recalls her pivotal moment in the 2012 Olympics: "I remember the way the ball was spinning... I'll remember that goal for the rest of my life." ([02:34])
• Allie Long shares her historic 2012 experience with New Zealand: "2012 actually happened to be the Olympics that New Zealand got out of the group for the first time." ([03:45])

The discussion touches on the pressures and triumphs of competing at the highest level, including Sydney's unforgettable goal and Allie's experience with cultural rituals like the haka.

Allie Long reflects on the emotional significance of the haka: "It was the most spiritual moment that I've had in my entire life." ([17:22])

Additionally, Allie opens up about her struggles with injuries and the immense support from her teammates: "When I couldn't play, my teammates hakaed me after their first game... It was just such a thoughtful and powerful thing to do." ([19:00])

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4. The Emotional Journeys and Team Support ([17:22] - [22:37])

Allie delves deeper into her emotional journey surrounding the Olympics, highlighting the importance of team support and personal resilience.

• She shares her heartbreak over missing the opportunity to compete fully: "I had to withdraw... it kind of... has turned into, like, a painful memory for me." ([19:00])
• Sydney Leroux provides comfort and perspective: "You didn't fail. You have been like... What you've done is beautiful, and it's so much more than soccer." ([21:07])

This section underscores the emotional highs and lows athletes face, emphasizing the camaraderie and support systems that help them navigate setbacks.

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5. Women’s Achievements and Social Media Impact ([22:37] - [25:25])

The hosts celebrate the growing recognition of women athletes and the role of social media in amplifying their stories.

• Allie Long highlights the surge in athlete visibility: "Women athletes finally really got the attention they deserved like everywhere on social media." ([24:32])
• They discuss specific standout moments, such as Alona's impact: "She was amazing. The body positivity, the messaging, hilarious content... she just exploded and was one of the most well-known people in the world." ([24:37])

The conversation acknowledges how social media has provided a platform for women athletes to share their narratives, challenges, and triumphs, fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment.

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6. Happy Hour: Personal Wins, TV Shows, and Lighthearted Banter ([25:11] - [37:43])

Transitioning to a more relaxed segment, Sydney and Allie engage in their "Happy Hour," where they discuss their favorite TV shows, personal successes, and lighthearted moments.

• Allie Long shares her favorite movie, surprising listeners with her love for "Charlie's Angels": "Nothing scary and no death boring. Being roommates with Sid is tough because she puts... I like comedies and I like Mrs. Doubtfire." ([35:35])
• Sydney Leroux reveals her long-time crush on Jim Carrey: "I've had the biggest crush since I was a little girl on Jim Carrey." ([34:08])

They also discuss their weekly wins and losses, providing personal insights and humor:

• Allie celebrates her progress overcoming a nerve-related injury: "I finally kicked a long ball... without getting a lightning bolt." ([28:52])
• Sydney shares a minor mishap in the kitchen: "I cut my finger open with one [of her special Japanese knives]." ([30:00])

This segment adds a personal and relatable touch, showcasing the hosts' friendships and the balance between their professional and personal lives.

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Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Allie Long: "Everyone talks about how the Olympics is just this, like, orgy and sex going on everywhere. It's true." ([00:00])
• Sydney Leroux: "I remember... how the net rippled, and it was like slow motion. And I think I started crying." ([02:34])
• Allie Long: "2012... it was the most spiritual moment that I've had in my entire life." ([17:22])
• Sydney Leroux: "You didn't fail. You have been like... What you've done is beautiful." ([21:07])
• Allie Long: "Women athletes finally really got the attention they deserved like everywhere on social media." ([24:32])
• Sydney Leroux: "I've had the biggest crush since I was a little girl on Jim Carrey." ([34:08])

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Conclusion

This episode of BFFR offers a comprehensive look into the lives of Sydney Leroux and Ali Riley, blending professional insights with personal stories. From the excitement and chaos of Olympic competitions to the emotional challenges and the supportive bonds of team camaraderie, listeners are treated to a multifaceted portrayal of what it means to be a top-tier athlete. The hosts' honest and humorous exchanges make for an engaging listen, providing both inspiration and relatable moments for fans and aspiring athletes alike.

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Transcript

[Allie Long]

Everyone talks about how the Olympics is just this, like, orgy and sex going on everywhere. It's true.

[Sydney LaRue]

Oh, my goodness. You know, everyone loves an athlete.

[Allie Long]

I always say, one of us has had an Olympic Village hookup.

[Sydney LaRue]

That's sexual Energy.

[Allie Long]

I think 300,000 condoms were handed out in Paris, and I think they blew through them. Hello? Oh, my God.

[Sydney LaRue]

God, you know I love business.

[Allie Long]

Doubtfire.

[Sydney LaRue]

Hello? What? Welcome back to another episode of the BFFR show.

[Allie Long]

Before we get into it, we're gonna get into it. We're gonna get into it. Please follow the show on Socials. FFR Show. Subscribe. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever the heck you get your podcasts.

[Sydney LaRue]

We don't care where you get your podcast. Neither does chicken, as long as you're listening and watching us.

[Allie Long]

Please, if you haven't already, rate and.

[Sydney LaRue]

Review the show five stars only.

[Allie Long]

It helps others find us, and we definitely want to be found. You can also call us. Carrie Recaro threw us a nice spicy question, so see if you can top that at 1-833-txt-BFFR.

[Sydney LaRue]

That's 1-833-898-2337. We love hearing from you. Bring us. Bring us more. We want more.

[Allie Long]

We want more. You can also email [e-mail] all right, Sid, hit us with that affirmation for our besties and testies.

[Sydney LaRue]

I'm patient and gentle with myself during this healing process.

[Allie Long]

I needed that one.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah.

[Allie Long]

All right. It's time.

[Sydney LaRue]

It's time.

[Allie Long]

This is our Olympic episode. Because the Olympics are coming to Los Angeles. We do have a few questions about the logistics and how that's going to work.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah, but we already have too much traffic.

[Allie Long]

But we also have an Olympic gold medalist on the show. That is my co host, so Sydney LaRue. In 2012, many, many years ago, Sydney was the youngest player on the US Olympic team. She won a gold medal. And you scored your. Your first Olympic goal in the quarterfinals. What do you remember?

[Sydney LaRue]

I remember it so clearly. Like, the way the ball was spinning. Really? Yeah, yeah. How it, like, went in the net and how the net rippled, like, I'll remember that goal for the rest of my life, for sure. It was a long ball from Tobin. I was on the end of it, but I had a defender and I kind of bumped her off. And then that was the See you later. And I. Next thing you know, I'm like, me and the keeper, but I have, like, one of my teammates to the right. And I'm like, I'm going to play you this ball because what the. I'm not supposed to be scoring this. And she was like, shoot it. Shoot it. So I shot it and it, like, did this weird dip, like, underneath her. Her legs, like, right in between her legs. And I saw the net ripple, and it was like slow motion. And I think I started crying. I blacked out. And it was just like the craziest experience of my life.

[Allie Long]

Hey, you said it was a long time ago, but obviously it has really stuck with you.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Allie Long]

You're a very impressive woman.

[Sydney LaRue]

Oh, thank you. So are you.

[Allie Long]

Thanks.

[Sydney LaRue]

So is chicken. What was your olympic highlight from 2012 when we were there together?

[Allie Long]

Well, 2012 actually happened to be the Olympics that New Zealand got out of the group for the first time. So I had played in 2008, didn't get out of the group. 2012, it was. We beat Cameroon. It was just like we were all crying. We could not believe it. And so we get into the quarterfinal and Sidney LaRue scores for the US to win 2:0 and knocks us out of the tournament. So sorry about that. It was still the highlight. I think of my Olympics, of the four, almost five that I went to.

[Sydney LaRue]

Isn't that crazy? Isn't that crazy? Five? We're gonna count it. Five Olympics. Who does that?

[Allie Long]

What kind of perfect Olympic. Odd fate that you were the one that knocked us out.

[Sydney LaRue]

Sorry.

[Allie Long]

Do you. Do you have your medal? I was hoping you would bring it to the episode.

[Sydney LaRue]

I think it's with my mom back home.

[Allie Long]

You think?

[Sydney LaRue]

I'm not sure. I think so. I think she has it. I'll have to actually text her after this because I don't know.

[Allie Long]

On that note, let's take a quick break, but don't go anywhere because more BFFR about the Olympics is coming back soon.

[Sydney LaRue]

All right, now the 2028 Olympics is coming to Los Angeles, Louisiana. 28. What's your first thought? What comes to your mind?

[Allie Long]

Traffic.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah.

[Allie Long]

How?

[Sydney LaRue]

Good luck.

[Allie Long]

And this Olympics is car free. So LA28 has said you will not be able to drive as a spectator to any of the venues. You have to take transit, walk, bicycle, or get dropped off. Transit, walk, bicycle. And Los Angeles just has not been in one sentence before.

[Sydney LaRue]

Imagine we had to bike to bmo.

[Allie Long]

Well, this is why. Okay. I'm so happy that the Olympics is coming back to la. And this is so cool. I was so thrilled with the announcement. But you can't help, as an Angelino to go straight into the logistical nightmare when we already drive two hours to get from the Valley to our home games at BMO stadium. And this is like. Even if the athletes are on buses or their special lanes, what about everybody else who is working and living and taking their kids to camps and school? Like, I, I just.

[Sydney LaRue]

It's going to be a shit show. In the best way though.

[Allie Long]

In the best way. I mean, we're hoping that we are proven wrong here.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yes.

[Allie Long]

And.

[Sydney LaRue]

But because we know the traffic, we question it.

[Allie Long]

We have our doubts.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah.

[Allie Long]

So LA28 is the committee charged with planning this summer games. I just read this. I thought it was April Fools, but I checked and it was a recent news article. We're partnering with a San Jose based aerospace company. So there will be a fleet of electric air taxis designed in part to divert Olympics traffic to the sky. The air taxis will offer 10 to 20 minute flights using a network of vertiports throughout the city to so Sofi Stadium, LAX and other hubs from Santa Monica to Orange County. They will be used by an app where you sign up. It would not say the cost of such transportation.

[Sydney LaRue]

An electric helicopter. Helicopter. Are you trusting that?

[Allie Long]

I'm not.

[Sydney LaRue]

I'm not. I'm not.

[Allie Long]

But this.

[Sydney LaRue]

I don't know who's going to take that. I guess maybe by 2028. The world's different. But even like we were just saying, you can't go to multiple sports.

[Allie Long]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Sydney LaRue]

You choose one, right. And you're lucky if you get there.

[Allie Long]

And in Paris, one of the silver linings when I was unable to participate was going to Paris because the team wasn't playing in Paris. So I took the train with Lucas and we, some very dear friends, took pity on me for being unable to play and got us tickets. And we saw rugby and gymnastics. And you hopped on the tram. The train, the metro. And you got around Paris so easily. You could walk to where the archery was. You could walk to the beach. Volleyball. Everything was right there. This could not be any more different.

[Sydney LaRue]

No, it's the complete opposite, actually.

[Allie Long]

But the.

[Sydney LaRue]

It's not going to be little hop, skip and a jump.

[Allie Long]

No. The athletes will be staying on UCLA campus in the dorms. Sid. Your haunting grounds.

[Sydney LaRue]

Go Brute. Yeah, it was my hunting grounds. My dorm is long gone. Yeah, I went back to school, I don't know, I think last year. And I was like, what? This is beautiful. I don't remember it. I don't remember it being like this.

[Allie Long]

So no one will be in like.

[Sydney LaRue]

Sydney LaRue in my room.

[Allie Long]

Dorm room.

[Sydney LaRue]

No, that's A shame. I know. It's got good. It's got a good vibe.

[Allie Long]

Absolutely. If. If we take the traffic out of it and you could have VIP tickets to any event for LA28. What are you.

[Sydney LaRue]

We're taking soccer out of it.

[Allie Long]

Take soccer out of it. We're going to the. Soccer, obviously. Something else.

[Sydney LaRue]

Gymnastics.

[Allie Long]

Gymnastics, yeah. Yeah.

[Sydney LaRue]

I would say gymnastics. Swimming would be pretty cool.

[Allie Long]

Swimming at Sofi, but also.

[Sydney LaRue]

Also track and field.

[Allie Long]

I know, I know.

[Sydney LaRue]

I don't know. There's too many to choose from.

[Allie Long]

What an epic venue to have track and field. But swimming in Sofi, the transformation that is going to happen, and that is one of the most amazing venues I've ever seen a sporting match in. Also saw Taylor Swift there, I think. I think it will be packed.

[Sydney LaRue]

Oh, yeah.

[Allie Long]

And it will be so surreal. It will be like a dream. Seeing this field where we've seen football and concerts and soccer, to have a swimming pool there.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah, that's great. Crazy. I don't know. I don't know how they're going to do it, but they're going to do it.

[Allie Long]

I know. Well, it. It kind of needs to happen soon.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah, it does.

[Allie Long]

So when you were in GB for 2012, did you guys stay in the village?

[Sydney LaRue]

No, we only stayed in the village for the last game, so for the final.

[Allie Long]

So we were traveling in London.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah, we were traveling and playing. And then the final. Yeah, we were in the village.

[Allie Long]

One of us has had an Olympic village hookup.

[Sydney LaRue]

Oh, I didn't know that. Oh. Oh, one of us.

[Allie Long]

Wonder which one.

[Sydney LaRue]

One of us. It was just a kiss. It was just a kiss, I swear.

[Allie Long]

Yeah, yeah. Anyways, everyone talks about how the Olympics is just this, like, orgy and sex going on everywhere. It's true. It is true. There are condoms being handed out and, I mean, I'm not going to name names, but some of your favorite soccer players are out there getting it on and why not? There are.

[Sydney LaRue]

Well, yeah, you're also, like, around the hottest. Like, you're around, like, the. What word am I looking for? I'm like, you're around. Like. Like, like just that sexual energy.

[Allie Long]

Yeah. People in their physical prime.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yes, Physical prime.

[Allie Long]

Endorphins up the wazoo.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah. And, like, you're here, you need to.

[Allie Long]

And you can do it safely with all the condoms being handed out. And in 2020. I always call it 2021. I forget that it was still branded as Tokyo 2020, because that is kind of a mind. In 2021, because of COVID there was an Anti intimacy rule. I'm not sure that was followed, but we were freaked out, obviously, about. About our health. And then the cardboard beds. You must have seen the videos on social media.

[Sydney LaRue]

The cardboard beds.

[Allie Long]

The cardboard beds stopped nobody from being intimate. And they were repurposed for 20, 24. And, yeah, I think 300,000 condoms were handed out in Paris, and I think they blew through them. And did you know that? I mean, it makes perfect sense, but.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah, they're having the time of their life.

[Allie Long]

The dating app usage just completely surged during that time. Athletes obviously matching with other athletes, but also people outside. This was their chance.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah.

[Allie Long]

To match with an athlete.

[Sydney LaRue]

Oh, my goodness. You know, everyone loves an athlete. I always say.

[Allie Long]

Been there, done that.

[Sydney LaRue]

Been there, done that too many times.

[Allie Long]

You got to go to a closing ceremony. Yes, but that being part of the ceremony. Like, no one gets to be part of the opening ceremony.

[Sydney LaRue]

No, we weren't. We weren't, because we were traveling.

[Allie Long]

I mean, soccer starts days before the opening ceremony. So just remember next time you watch the Olympics at LA 28, that when the Olympic begins, we're nowhere to be found. Soccer already started, so tune in before. But tell me about the closing ceremony. Tell me about winning the gold medal.

[Sydney LaRue]

It was, like, so surreal. I. I mean, yeah, we even, like, standing on the podium and, like, putting your head down and getting, like, the gold medal around your neck was, like, so wild. And then you come home and you're like this star. So that also helped, but it was. It was, like, the most amazing experience of, like, my career. Probably just to see all of these people, you know, like, you're. You're walking around and you're seeing, like, the best of the best, and you're like, holy shit, this is real life. And I was young. The shoes we had to wear were so uncomfortable. Like, I could barely walk in the closing ceremony. I could barely walk.

[Allie Long]

Wait, you got shoes as part of your outfit?

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah, we were all in. All white.

[Allie Long]

It was like, oh, it's Ralph Lauren. Do you have a whole thing?

[Sydney LaRue]

The whole thing.

[Allie Long]

Wait, so what were the shoes?

[Sydney LaRue]

It must be the same. But it was, like, so bad. I remember us being like, what the. We couldn't even walk.

[Allie Long]

And so you're.

[Sydney LaRue]

The blisters. Yeah. You're like. We were standing there and then taking pictures and stuff, but I don't really remember, like, the walk or anything, but I remember being at the closing ceremonies and then having to, like, leave. And I think I took off my shoes. I was one of those.

[Allie Long]

Oh, my.

[Sydney LaRue]

I was one of those, you had the dogs out. Yeah, yeah, the dogs were.

[Allie Long]

Ceremony.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah, it was. It was tough, but we loved it. Like, I mean, it's not. Wouldn't be a fit that I would choose, but it was really cool just to see, like, all. All the Americans wear the same thing. Yeah, it is.

[Allie Long]

I mean, people are so proud of their countries and have worked sometimes their entire lives to get to that moment. And I love seeing when the different nations have something represented, you know, through their clothing. I mean, I learn a lot in these ceremonies.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah. Yeah, you do.

[Allie Long]

But. Yeah, you. Having the dogs out, that's.

[Sydney LaRue]

Have the dogs out.

[Allie Long]

That's an image for all of us.

[Sydney LaRue]

Sorry. I did. Yeah, the gold was nice.

[Allie Long]

And you were partying with your metal on and.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yes, I was partying with my metal on, and of course, I had a good heel on, and it was in, like. It was like. What are those, like, cobblestones? Yeah, it was cobblestone.

[Allie Long]

I lived in Europe. I know a good cobblestone.

[Sydney LaRue]

And the ankle just went. The ankle just went. And I tumbled down. And my gold medal has a chip in it now.

[Allie Long]

Yeah, so Lynn wasn't the first one.

[Sydney LaRue]

Mine didn't break completely.

[Allie Long]

It's good. That's good.

[Sydney LaRue]

Just a little chip.

[Allie Long]

Yeah, she. She won't be the last either.

[Sydney LaRue]

What about you? What's your. Like, what was your favorite Olympics since you've been to 19.

[Allie Long]

So 2012, because we got out of the group and made history for New Zealand. That was really, really special. Something that we've been ever since 2008 in Beijing, going into the Olympic village and receiving a haka from the athletes and the staff who are already at the New Zealand house. I had seen a haka performed. Obviously, we had a haka that was written for our team.

[Sydney LaRue]

Oh, wow.

[Allie Long]

Prior to the 2008 Olympics. But being on the receiving end of these athletes, as you walked into the village and it was dead silent, and other people kind of come and they look, and it was the most spiritual moment that I've had in my entire life. And I. I grew up going to church. As I got older, I didn't really feel like it was for me. And in that moment, the energy and just the connection to my country, my teammates, the other athletes, the pride I felt that felt like religion to me. That was the closest that I have ever felt. Yeah, it's a beautiful tradition. It is so meaningful. And now in 2024, everyone. All the athletes learned that same haka so that we could welcome other athletes when our tournament was over. And it was the same one being performed all the time. And to be a part of it then all of those years later. Yeah. And I think it took on a different meaning, obviously, after I had to withdraw and my teammates hakaed me after their first game when I was in the stands and obviously I was crying and it was just such a thoughtful and powerful thing to do.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah.

[Allie Long]

And a lot of people who were at the Angel City match before I left.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yes, I was going to talk about that.

[Allie Long]

The club just were so thoughtful and got this group to come and do a haka and celebrate my going to the Olympics. And that has obviously turned into, like, a painful memory for me. But I think then having my teammates do it after I had to withdraw, it kind of. I can think of the whole experience in the whole month and look back on it with less pain and just more pride and just, wow. I'm so lucky that people cared about me and valued me and wanted to honor me. Of course, twice on, you know, for different reasons. Yeah. That's something that. It's funny how many people bring it up. I think that has actually helped me because I don't want to tell them. Yeah. How sad it makes me. And actually them being so happy and seeing a piece of New Zealand culture like that in Los Angeles at BMO Stadium with tens of thousands of people.

[Sydney LaRue]

It was beautiful. And so emotional. Like, so emotional. I feel like every single time it's performed, it's silence. Yeah, it's silence. It's like nothing you've ever, like, been a part of.

[Allie Long]

Yeah. People are so respectful.

[Sydney LaRue]

Believable.

[Allie Long]

Yeah.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah. I'll remember. I'll remember that forever. And like, the photo of you.

[Allie Long]

Oh, yeah. We did a hungy with the. With the. The performers and know a lot of the team had never seen. They'd maybe seen a haka, seen the All Blacks or seen something on YouTube. Hadn't seen it live and everyone was watching. And then when I, like, went and, like, pressed foreheads and, like, noses with the performers and. Yeah. People just, like, couldn't believe it. They were losing their shit. Like, it was so special. Yeah. Like the fact that Angel City, a American club team in the nwsl, thought to do that for me was. Yeah. Wow. So even now I'm like, we all loved it. Changing it, like, it really helps to talk about it, I think.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Allie Long]

Because I felt embarrassed like, that they did that for me. And then I, like, failed.

[Sydney LaRue]

You didn't fail. You didn't fail. You have been like. When I think of Angel City. I think of you. I think you cry, then I cry. No, you did not fail. Like, what you've done is beautiful, and it's so much more than soccer, and you know that.

[Allie Long]

I think I. Yeah, I need to be reminded of that sometimes because I really. What I put my body through to try to make this fifth Olympics now, I. Of course, it was worth it. I wanted to go. But, you know, in hindsight, when I couldn't play, you think, man, what if I just took all of 20, 24 and healed and then I might be playing now.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah, but you can't think of it like that. You can't. Like, hindsight's 20 20. Of course. I know, but you worked so hard, and you were like. It was amazing to be able to watch you. And I don't think of that as failure at all. You pushed your body as much as you possibly could.

[Allie Long]

Yeah. Yeah. I'm definitely suffering the consequences, but I think I would have regretted it if I didn't try.

[Sydney LaRue]

I agree.

[Allie Long]

And I ate a lot of pastries.

[Sydney LaRue]

You did.

[Allie Long]

I ate everything after. I was. It was definitely coping, I felt. Food therapy and retail therapy. Yeah. I got my first. My first designer buy.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah.

[Allie Long]

And Sid, of course, was really happy for me. But, yeah, talking about what we said last year about vacation money and Girl. Money, girl. Mask.

[Sydney LaRue]

Out the window.

[Allie Long]

Out the window. I really needed it. It did help me. And then when I came back, I. I did go to therapy, but I. Another fond memory I have from the Olympics. Because we can't make the opening ceremonies and because we get knocked out before the closing ceremonies is when we do put on the ceremony outfits because we don't have an occasion to wear them. And so there's always one night where we get everyone to put on. It's usually like, a dress or a blazer, a suit, skirt, and everyone puts it on and, like, accessorizes it in some way. And then we. We go to dinner in these outfits.

[Sydney LaRue]

That's amazing. It's amazing.

[Allie Long]

Here with women's soccer, we have the World Cup. It's growing with the leagues and Gold cup, and. And it's changing, but I think living in Europe, when there was the Euros, there were these two huge moments, plus the Olympics, but it is expanding, which is great. But there's only 12 teams, and it just doesn't feel as like. Yeah, a big deal.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah.

[Allie Long]

But in America, I feel like the Olympics. I mean, people lose their minds.

[Sydney LaRue]

The Olympics in la, Come on. It's gonna be wild.

[Allie Long]

Yeah.

[Sydney LaRue]

And we're gonna be Right in the middle of it.

[Allie Long]

What stories from this past Olympic Games. I feel like women athletes finally like really? Really.

[Sydney LaRue]

Oh, yeah.

[Allie Long]

Got the attention they deserved like everywhere on social media. Alona.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah, she crushed it. Most popular thing to come out of the Olympics.

[Allie Long]

One of the best things.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah.

[Allie Long]

To come out of the Olympics.

[Sydney LaRue]

She was amazing.

[Allie Long]

The heroin we have been waiting for.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah.

[Allie Long]

The body positivity, the messaging, hilarious content, the creativity, saying the things we're all thinking to the largest platform. I mean, she just exploded and was one of the most well known people I feel like in the world. And I just loved that.

[Sydney LaRue]

It.

[Allie Long]

It wasn't. It didn't just help women's rugby.

[Sydney LaRue]

No.

[Allie Long]

It was like for women everywhere. That was. Yeah, that was amazing. And so many stories were being told.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah. The stories are always like unbelievable. Especially from like other countries because you don't think about like, you know, it's like, yeah, it's hard for us but like some of these countries, like, you have no idea what it takes for them to like make it here.

[Allie Long]

Yeah.

[Sydney LaRue]

And it's unbelievable.

[Allie Long]

And we talked last week about the downside of social media for athletes, but I think it gives us autonomy in terms of storytelling because yes, when you're watching on whatever channel has it in your country, there's only enough time for certain stories to be told or the race itself. But with the supplement, the complement of social media, where I'm just, I am liking and following and getting to know where the athletes are from, from who their children are, what they've sacrificed, how hard they've worked to get there. And just women crushed.

[Sydney LaRue]

They crushed.

[Allie Long]

Perished. 20, 24.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah.

[Allie Long]

I think it's time for happy hour. So don't go away because more BFFR is coming back after this break. Hello.

[Sydney LaRue]

It'S time for happy hour at Bar bffr where we serve up our L's and dubs of the week and answer your burning questions.

[Allie Long]

I am drinking water. This isn't straight liquor because we have training tomorrow. But I definitely needed a refreshment after the tears were flowing as usual when we bffr.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Allie Long]

We're gonna share what we're loving on tv.

[Sydney LaRue]

Okay. Well, yes, we are. I told you about this. And then I didn't watch it as usual.

[Allie Long]

It was a great recommendation. She doesn't know how good it is. And that is for forever. I binged it so hard. The ratings, it's doing so well. And just. Man, it took me back to high school relationships. Obviously there wasn't as much texting. It was all on Aim. But I just think the casting, the acting, and the. The dad is. Is definitely my favorite. It was kind of a throwback since I remember him from shows 20 years ago, but he was. He was brilliant. I won't say more in case Sid decides to actually watch it, but highly recommend.

[Sydney LaRue]

I'm going to watch it tonight. I'm going to start.

[Allie Long]

Okay. What's your show?

[Sydney LaRue]

Secrets we keep.

[Allie Long]

Is it scary?

[Sydney LaRue]

It's not scary, but it's like, you know. You know what I like.

[Allie Long]

Okay.

[Sydney LaRue]

So too scary for me. It's not scary. It's like. Like, you got to think of it, you know, it's like trying to, like, solve a murder. Yeah.

[Allie Long]

No.

[Sydney LaRue]

Okay.

[Allie Long]

What's your win of the week?

[Sydney LaRue]

Cash has scored a goal. I mean, I think they got crushed, but he scored. I was like, how. How was the game? And he was like, it was good. We lost. Um, but I scored. And I was like, oh, like, you know, how'd you hit it? Like, what'd you do? And he was like, I don't know. I just scored. Then I got the video. It's a banger. And I'm like, cassius, like, what? This is awesome. You gotta tell me more about it. But it's really cool because now the kids have moved up and it's hard, you know? It's hard. You know Lucas. Yeah, I know Coach Lucas, but I think it's really amazing to see him be like, I want to go again, regardless of, like, losing or getting absolutely stomped, you know? So I'm proud of him.

[Allie Long]

That's. That's a great win.

[Sydney LaRue]

What's your win?

[Allie Long]

I finally kicked a long ball, so I have to just explain this a little bit, since this injury is very confusing. It is the worst, but basically because of my nerve, when I have to do a motion or something that requires a lot of power, you use your hamstring. When you kick, you contract. You kick the ball, it relaxes. And then to stop your leg from swinging all the way through. Cause we don't just, like. Like Rockettes. We don't just, like, swing our legs. You stop your leg, it contracts again. And that the speed of that happening would send basically a lightning bolt down my leg. That was what I was struggling with all last year. And it got worse and worse and worse. Getting over the mental block to actually try it has been a long process, but I did it. And I didn't get a lightning bolt. We'll see. May it long continue. But I think we have to celebrate the.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah, we're celebrating. We're celebrating. That's not tiny.

[Allie Long]

Thank you.

[Sydney LaRue]

I miss your long balls.

[Allie Long]

Well, she needs me, so I better get back here.

[Sydney LaRue]

My loss of the week was. I was cooking as I do, and I cut my finger open with one.

[Allie Long]

Of your special Japanese knives. Yeah, Sid.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah. I don't know what I was thinking. It was like, such a weird. Like, why would I be doing that? You know, when you, like, have those moments, but next thing you know, there's blood everywhere and Sissy's like, ah, my finger's gone. Like. No, no, no, it's still here. It's still here. Yeah, she's healing. Healing nicely.

[Allie Long]

Great. Great. That's a little bit more dramatic than mine. I just got a parking ticket and it just ruined my day.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah.

[Allie Long]

$73. And I parked somewhere. I didn't even look at the signs. I know this is all my fault, but there were tons of people parked there, so I just parked behind the other people, went. Saw a friend. When I took your time, I was the only car still there.

[Sydney LaRue]

Oh, that's tough. Was it one of those, like, Sunday from 6 to 8?

[Allie Long]

No, there is no parking allowed there ever, as it turns out. But people were parking. It was by the beach. They were parking and just like. And then coming back.

[Sydney LaRue]

Oh, okay.

[Allie Long]

I found that out after.

[Sydney LaRue]

Wow. Yeah, Sorry about that. That's.

[Allie Long]

Thank you. Thank you. So always look everywhere for the signs and trust no one.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah.

[Allie Long]

Okay. So this trend. I have been seeing these things everywhere, and I don't know what they are. What's going on? So I did some research. Our teammate Alana Kennedy just posted with her labubu.

[Sydney LaRue]

A what?

[Allie Long]

A labubu.

[Sydney LaRue]

A labubu. I have no idea what that is. And I have kids. I feel like I should know that.

[Allie Long]

I don't. I don't. I think it's for adults. Okay, look at this.

[Sydney LaRue]

What?

[Allie Long]

Okay, she doesn't know. Okay, so obviously it's not cool because it doesn't know, but.

[Sydney LaRue]

Well, I don't know yet.

[Allie Long]

Yeah, you're gonna have one.

[Sydney LaRue]

Watch. I'll have 17.

[Allie Long]

Yes. Okay. This is a. Like, a little plushie elf.

[Sydney LaRue]

No, I don't like the.

[Allie Long]

And they are like, dolls, or it's these little ones that have a keychain. And Rihanna and Dua Lipa have had them on their purses now. Alana Kennedy. And they're now. The resale price can be up to $2,000. They're sold out everywhere. And part of it is that it's a blind box. So when you buy, you don't know what you're going to get. So I guess that's been getting people like, really? But I'm also like, you might get the same one.

[Sydney LaRue]

It's a doll. It's a doll.

[Allie Long]

It's a doll.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah.

[Allie Long]

Okay, we're definitely going to see Sid.

[Sydney LaRue]

With a La Boo Boo.

[Allie Long]

And the fake one is a Lefoufu La. Sydney Lafouf.

[Sydney LaRue]

Sydney La Boo Boo. Lalabubu. No. Labubu.

[Allie Long]

Sydney Labu.

[Sydney LaRue]

Labubu Boo. No, that's not my thing. Okay, Blush things.

[Allie Long]

But you did get the kids Tamagotchis.

[Sydney LaRue]

I did get the kids Tamagotchis.

[Allie Long]

That was cute.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah, I loved my Tamagotchi. But I forgot that it like it's up all night and it's doing the little beeps and then the kids are like, it's sick. It's sick. And then it's everywhere and I'm like, it's gotta go.

[Allie Long]

No more Tamagotchis.

[Sydney LaRue]

No more Tamagotchis.

[Allie Long]

It was really fun for that one day.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah, it was. They had a good time. But now it's time for our fan question. My favorite part.

[C]

Hi, everyone, my name is jt, longtime Angel City fan and UCLA fan calling because I have a question I hope will be fun to answer. But I was just wondering, what movie or TV show do you guys absolutely love but may surprise people to find out? I look forward to watching every episode and I hope everybody there has a great time. Thank you.

[Allie Long]

Oh, okay, let me think about this.

[Sydney LaRue]

Okay, let's do like favorite.

[Allie Long]

That would surprise people.

[Sydney LaRue]

I don't know mine.

[Allie Long]

I mean, but maybe people don't know how much you like these, like unsolved or like scary.

[Sydney LaRue]

No, no, no. A lot of people don't know my. A lot of people don't know my love for you know who. Jim. Oh, you guys, I have. I've had the biggest crush since I was a little girl on Jim Carrey. Liar, Liar. All of the things. I love him. I wrote a note to him, like a full page note and sent it to like, whatever, you know, like, oh, send it here. Probably nowhere.

[Allie Long]

I can't believe you're exposing yourself right now, Jimmy. Like, she really. I really, really likes him.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah, I do. I do.

[Allie Long]

Like, could see herself with him.

[Sydney LaRue]

Well, not anymore. But when I was younger I did Photoshop.

[Allie Long]

I did Photoshop you into some pictures with him.

[Sydney LaRue]

I was obsessed.

[Allie Long]

And she saved them. Where did you mail the letter?

[Sydney LaRue]

I don't know, I was like 11 or something.

[Allie Long]

Did your mom know about this?

[Sydney LaRue]

Watch. I Used to watch his movies over and over. Come on. Yes. Liar. Liar.

[Allie Long]

And that gave you the tingle?

[Sydney LaRue]

A little bit. A little bit. I think because he's so funny like you've always been.

[Allie Long]

Like a personality.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah, I am. Yeah. Yeah. He's got a real good personality. No, no, no.

[Allie Long]

He looks like he has a really good personality.

[Sydney LaRue]

No, but he's so funny. And I think that, like, that's what I'm attracted to. I'm attract. Humor. If you can't make me laugh, then. Or if you can't laugh, like at my jokes, then it would be probably ace Ventura or Mrs. Doubtfire. Hello?

[Allie Long]

Oh, my God.

[Sydney LaRue]

You know, I love Mrs. Doubtfire. Favorite. Probably favorite movie of all time.

[Allie Long]

I can't even top that. I don't think any of my answers would surprise anyone. My favorite movie is Charlie's Angels. I'm a feel good romcom girl. Power ass kicking, but nothing scary and no death boring. Being roommates with Sid is tough because she puts. I do. I like Jim Carrey. Not like that. And I like his movies. I like comedies and I like Mrs. Doubtfire, but those aren't the things Sid wants to watch.

[Sydney LaRue]

No, they're not.

[Allie Long]

Murder.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah, I love a murder.

[Allie Long]

Murder mystery is even worse.

[Sydney LaRue]

Murder mystery.

[Allie Long]

Puts it on, falls asleep.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah. And then I leave Allie to watch it by herself. But it's okay.

[Allie Long]

Thank you for watching another episode of the BFFR show. We love all of you.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yes, we do.

[Allie Long]

It's been emotional.

[Sydney LaRue]

Emotional like past couple episodes.

[Allie Long]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Sydney LaRue]

Just letting it all out, out here.

[Allie Long]

Being real with you.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah.

[Allie Long]

Keep sending in your comments, your questions.

[Sydney LaRue]

And there's obviously going to be bonus content.

[Allie Long]

Bonus content on socials at BFFR show. Subscribe to us on YouTube and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. I don't even know where else you can get your podcast, but whatever.

[Sydney LaRue]

Just listen and watch.

[Allie Long]

Listen and watch the FFR show. Call the hotline and we will see you back here next Monday.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yes, we will. Love you.

[Allie Long]

Nope. Finish it off, Sid.

[Sydney LaRue]

Finish it off. I am patient. No.

[Allie Long]

Yes.

[Sydney LaRue]

I am patient and gentle with myself during this healing process. Did I say it right? Yep. Cheers.

[Allie Long]

Cheers. We are patient and gentle and we are healing.

[Sydney LaRue]

Not really patient. We try.

[Allie Long]

We're trying.

[Sydney LaRue]

Yeah, we're really trying to.