Ready to go from clueless to soccer connoisseur faster than a striker on a breakaway? Buckle up as we chat with Mollie Whitacre -- soccer state champion, Division I player, and The Pretend Pros first guest -- about the game’s ins and outs. Whether you're planning to watch the World Cup this year or just impress your friends with your offsides knowledge, this episode is packed with fun facts, strategic insights, and a whole lot of “a-ha” moments.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Mollie breaks down the roles of defenders, midfielders, and forwards

• The secrets behind the “offsides” rule and how it’s more nuanced than it looks

• Insights on how soccer players condition, including the beep test

• A peek into the soccer journey from walk-on to scholarship at Ohio University

• How international tournaments like the FIFA World Cup work

• The story behind Mollie’s championship plaza and her team’s impressive high school legacy