Voices & Visionaries

MARISA PILLA- Week 2 Rewind (Season 2)

Kelly Season 2 Episode 2

Marisa Pilla is gearing up for another soccer season, having just wrapped the 2021 NWSL Draft. The reporter and host has turned a lifelong love affair with soccer into her dream career, working national NWSL games for CBS Sports and MLS matches for FS1.


Pilla talks about the journey from aspiring broadcaster to interviewing some of the sport’s biggest names. She reflects on fighting for opportunities early in her career and the gratitude she feels, having made a longtime career dream her reality.


Pilla explains what makes a good sideline reporter and why her approach has changed from early in her career.


In this five minute REWIND of our season two podcast, Pilla reminisces on living and working in the bubble of the NWSL Challenge Cup and shares what she learned from the unique experience.


For the full conversation with Marisa Pilla, be sure to check out season 2, episode 1 of Voices and Visionaries.


To keep up with Marisa, check out her social media:
Instagram: marisa_pilla
Twitter: @pilla_talk