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Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams joins Adam Peacock in this special episode to tell her story in football.The product of an amazing love story between an Indigenous man from the Stolen Generation and American mother who gave up life on Wall St, Lydia went from chasing a footy around in remote WA - and looking after pet kangaroos - to playing in 4 World Cups for the Matildas in an era in which women's football has grown so much.Lydia discusses her background, how football helped her through dark moments growing up, and a perspective on what is going on in the world with not only Indigenous issues here in Australia but also the mass protests in America.And, of course, Lydia chats about the possibility of playing a 5th World Cup on home soil in 2023. FULL RUNDOWN2.30 Waiting out the pandemic at home3.30 World Cup 2023 bid chat6.30 What the women's World Cup has become; Lydia has been to four.10.00 Adjusting to the new era of professionalism and hype with the Matildas12.00 The current crop of Matildas, all aiming for 202314.00 Lydia's old jobs; physio, at the AIS and at the zoo!17.00 Her two pet kangaroos 19.00 Lydia's parents, their amazing love story21.30 Growing up in the desert, kicking a footy, learning about her heritage23.00 Being as one with the land24.30 Encouraging that Indigenous history and issues are now part of education25.30 When football became a part of her existence29.00 How football has opened up the world29.30 Writing her children's book "Saved"31.30 Back to her parents love story - their honeymoon with a difference33.00 Lydia's take on protests and the conversation both in Australia and America37.00 Experiencing racism growing up41.15 Losing her father at 15, what football gave her at the time44.00 The current group of Matildas and their diverse backgrounds, how close they are49.00 Nearly going to Wuhan in January!50.30 The really busy time coming up after this break52.00 Lydia's hope for the immediate future around current social issues See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.