Kathrin Hendrich talks about her time in women's football. She shares fun stories and her plans for the 2026 World Cup.
In her interview, Kathrin Hendrich, who has played for Germany 90 times, talks about her first match with the Chicago Red Stars. She was on the bench and felt hungry, which made her worry about going on the field. "When you come in later, you don't want to go onto the field hungry," she said.
The team physiotherapist gave her a warm bagel with melted cheese. She ate it because she did not want to feel weak on the field. It felt strange then, but now she laughs about it.
Kathrin likes how sports work in the U.S. She explains how the mindset there is different from Germany. She also talks about her favorite Belgian dessert and how she feels about bananas from the DFB women’s team.
Kathrin shares her ideas for the 2026 World Cup. Moving to the U.S. has helped her feel more sure of herself. She thinks about her career and how women's football is growing.
This talk is part of a series with Kathrin Hendrich, who won Olympic gold in 2016. New episodes come out every Thursday at 6 PM on podcast platforms. Fans can sign up to hear more.
