On Her Mark

KC Current's Izzy Rodriguez Dishes on Contract Extension, USWNT Debut, Crime Shows & More

Episode Summary

It's been quite the summer for KC Current defender Izzy Rodriguez! First, she earned her first cap, first start and first goal for the USWNT on the same day. Then she signed a 3-year contract extension with the KC Current, the franchise she has been with since she was drafted in 2022. Izzy is known as one of the best teammates in the league, a true student of the game, and relentless defender. Today we dive into why staying in Kansas City is so special to her (on and off the pitch), where her love of sports and sportsmanship come from, her USWNT debut, hobbies and more.

Episode Notes

It's been quite the summer for KC Current defender Izzy Rodriguez! First, she earned her first cap, first start and first goal for the USWNT on the same day. Then she signed a 3-year contract extension with the KC Current, the franchise she has been with since she was drafted in 2022. Izzy is known as one of the best teammates in the league, a true student of the game, and relentless defender. Today we dive in to: 

• Why signing a 3-year contract extension with KC Current was an obvious and exciting choice 
• How she defines and experiences the "championship environment" the team has created
• The importance of collective buy-in and individual moments of brilliance for team success 
• Mindset approach for each NWSL game as they sit at the top of standings 
• USWNT debut -- first cap, first start, first goal 
• Value of exploring multiple sports as a kid 
• Hobbies off the pitch (S/O fellow Crime Junkies) 

Follow along with the Kansas City Current: @kccurrent

Follow along with Izzy Rodriguez: @izzyrodriguez13