Women's World Football Show, Episode 186 features an exclusive interview with Australia Women’s National Team defender Jenna McCormick; and Beyond 90 Editor in Chief Cheryl Downes

Hailing from South Australia, Jenna McCormick made her national team debut in 2019 against a set of friendlies against Chile. She then made the Olympic qualifiers and on her way to Tokyo! But the journey to fulfilling a dream isn't without it's twists and turns. Jenna shares her experiences as a well-traveled player within the W-League and in foreign leagues throughout the world, including a challenging one in Spain.

Jenna also shares insights on her recent injury at Melbourne City and how she has dealt with seeking help to deal with the immense mental pressures the game deals even the strongest players. The embodiment of a footballer, Jenna allows us into her life and makes us proud to be fans of the women's game! This is a Must Listen to interview! (7')

Co-founder and editor-in-chief of Beyond90.com.au Cheryl Downes is here to talk about W-League! Who will end the season in the Top 4? Which teams surprised this season? And what did the league do right and wrong in the 2020/21 season? Plus, Cheryl gives her thoughts on the importance of Jenna McCormick to the future of the Matildas. (51')

Episode 187: Jenna McCormick, Cheryl Downes

After a season of turmoil and controversy, the NWSL is looking forward and so are we? The future of women’s football depends on it.

On this episode, we look at the many changes in the league with soundbites from many of its biggest stars and future stars.

We also take a look at the 2021 Expansion and College Drafts, the 2022 NWSL preliminary format, and an update on all the coaching changes (get your pencils out!)

Soundbites in this order:

Ashlyn Harris & Ali Krieger - 8’

Erin McLeod - 22’

Kim Björkegren - 34’

Naomi Girma & Marleen Schimmer - 46’

Jaelin Howell & Savannah DeMelo  - 51’

Zsannett Kajan & Tinaya Alexander - 54’

Amanda Cromwell & Sean Nahas - 1:00’

Kris Ward & Laura Harvey - 1:08’

Plus, a look at the NWSL 2021 Expansion and College Drafts, and more!


Episode Links:

https://www.nwslsoccer.com/nwsldraft

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Image Graphic by: Patricia La Bella

Original Broadcast Date: December 28, 2021

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by  Angel City FC PR manager Amy Chastain and ACFC VP of Player Development & operations Angela Hucles Mangano.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

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Episode 199: Ashlyn Harris, Ali Krieger, Erin McLeod, Laura Harvey, College Draft Picks

We’ve all experienced times of uncertainty, stress, anxiety, depression – especially in these days we’re living in. 

From elite professionals to the youth levels, the mind can sometimes be the biggest opponent. On this episode we’re taking an in-depth look at this subject with our featured guest, sports life coach and host of Alpha Girl Confidence podcast Shay Haddow.  

Plus we hear from NWSL Golden Boot Winner & USWNT striker Ashley Hatch and Olympic Gold Medal Winner & Canada goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé.

Shay Haddow is a sports life coach, podcast host of Alpha Girl Confidence, and author of She the Confident.

Shay works with young female athletes to empower them to live and play confidently and she’s here to share all her knowledge with us. (13’)

How has the 2021 NWSL Golden Boot winner Ashley Hatch overcome adversity to play confidently and have fun even under adversity? She lets us in on her secret! (9’)

In her first press conference since announcing her retirement, Canada Women’s National Team goalkeeper and Olympic Gold Medal winner Stephanie Labbé takes questions from the media. Listen in as Steph talks about her retirement decision, the importance of her teammates, the dissing of CanWNT by FIFA, and more. As usual, this role model does not disappoint in her statements. (40’)

Episode Links:
Alpha Girl Confidence podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alpha-girl-confidence-podcast/id1447169587

Get Shay’s book “She the Confident” - https://www.amazon.com/She-Confident-Mindset-Advantage-Athletes/dp/1676894888/ref=asc_df_1676894888

Watch the full Stephanie Labbé press conference - https://youtu.be/v0SNSiyyfVc

“Labbe: A Story of Depression, a Bronze Medal and the Power of Resilience” by Michael Farber - https://olympic.ca/2019/01/28/labbe-a-story-of-depression-a-bronze-medal-and-the-power-of-resilience/

Listen to Stephanie Labbé on Episode 145: https://wwfshow.com/2019/05/05/episode-145-stephanie-labbe/

Listen to Ashley Hatch on Episode 106: https://wwfshow.com/2017/10/02/ashley-hatch/

Don't miss Patty's new YouTube Show Mission California

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Original Broadcast Date: January 23, 2022

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.
Additional assistance for this episode by Shay Haddow, Lyndsey Cabanilla, Aaron Heifitz at US Soccer, Richard Scott at Canada Soccer.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella
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Episode 200: Shay Haddow, Ashley Hatch, Stephanie Labbé

It’s a very international show, featuring Racing Louisville FC and Northern Ireland defender Rebecca Holloway. 

We also take a look at the Canada Women’s National Team's fight for equality and its effect on the players at the national team level and club levels.

A look at recent friendly tournaments Cup of Nations, SheBelieves Cup, Arnold Clarke Cup, and the Women’s World Cup Playoffs.

We also hear from Racing Louisville FC Head Coach Kim Björkegren, Canada Women’s National Team Head Coach Bev Priestman, OL Reign Head Coach Laura Harvey and forward Tziarra King, Brazil WNT Head Coach Pia Sundhage. 

Episode Links:

Follow Rebecca Holloway on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/becks_holloway/

Watch “Why We Dance” the story of the Northern Ireland Women’s National Team – https://youtu.be/F7yO9Htorvg

Cup of Nations Recap – https://www.matildas.com.au/cup-of-nations/news/how-to-watch-cup-nations-2023 

FIFA Women's World Cup Playoffs – https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/play-off-tournament-womens-world-cup-2023-review-haiti-panama-portugal

Catch Patty's new YouTube Showhttp://www.mission-california.com – https://mission-california.com/

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Original Broadcast Date: February 28, 2023

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by Rebecca Holloway, Jeff Greer, Aaron Hiefetz, and Ryan Perez.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La BellaWomen’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

Episode 212: Rebecca Holloway, Kim Björkegren, Bev Priestman, Laura Harvey, Tziarra King, Pia Sundhage

What’s happening in Texas? From cranking out young new talent to hosting the world’s largest girls soccer tournament, Texas is on the women’s soccer map!  Join us for an exclusive interview with San Diego Wave FC (and Texas native) Jaedyn Shaw.

Jaedyn shares her “unconventional” football journey, her thoughts on playing for the Wave, her future, and more! We’ll also hear from Jaedyn’s head coach at the Wave, Casey Stoney on her “non-expectations” for Jae this season, as well as the strengths of her young midfielder.


Plus, Tournament Director of Dallas Texans International Girls Tournament Loek van Zijl gives us all the details of this huge girl's soccer tournament attracting teams throughout the world. It’s a #MustListen

Episode Links:
Follow Jaedyn Shaw on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jaedynshaw11/

Follow San Diego Wave FC on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sandiegowavefc/

Learn more about Dallas Texans International Girls Cup – https://www.dallasinternationalgirlscup.org/

DTIGC contacts:
US: 1-800- 724-6076
International: +1 303 768 0891

Catch Patty's new YouTube Showhttp://www.mission-california.com – https://mission-california.com/

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Original Broadcast Date: March 12, 2023

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by Jaedyn Shaw, Bernadette O’Donnell, Loek van Zijl and Carly Alsdorf.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

Episode 213: Jaedyn Shaw, Casey Stoney, Loek van Zijl

How are lower division teams in Europe existing in the wake of the big-money, big-brand teams? A new women’s team in the south of Spain called PFC Málaga FC is currently in the 5th division of Liga F in Spain and is changing the model of how small regional teams operate. And they’re winning!

We talk with 25-year-old striker Leire Beitia as she shares her inspirational journey growing up in Spain and playing collegiate soccer in the USA. How has her experience helped her grow as a footballer and what changes does she hope to make in the game? It’s an interview you do not want to miss. (9’)

Changing models that have been around for decades isn’t easy, but PFC Málaga FC realizes that it’s necessary in order to change and grow. We hear from Jeremy Meyer, hired to head the international operations at the club. What are some of the things they are doing differently to attract a global audience, experience coaches and players to the club? There’s a lot to learn and be inspired by and Jeremy shares it all with us. (39’)

Episode Links
Visit PFC Málaga FC at https://pfcmalaga.com/

Follow Leire Beitia on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/leirebeitiaaldea/

Follow Leire Beitia on Twitter – https://twitter.com/leire_beitia13

Follow PFC Malaga FC on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/pfcmalaga/

PFC Academy - https://www.profutcamps.com/academy/

Connect with Jeremy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmeyersports/

Catch Patty's new YouTube Showhttp://www.mission-california.com – https://mission-california.com/

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Original Broadcast Date: March 26, 2023

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by Leire Beitia and Jeremy Meyer.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella.

Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

Episode 214: Leire Beitia, Jeremy Meyer

Women's World Football Show crashes the party with a midweek international match preview show!

As the countdown begins on the Women's World Cup in 2015, qualifiers are commencing. The big clash this week is between England and Ukraine. Adam gives his views on the match and tells us what England has to do to move on to the next level of qualifiers.

It's just a friendly... or is it? Canada and USA meet in Winnipeg for a good old fashion throw-down. No matter who loses this grudge match, there could be consequences. Patty fills us in on the rosters, player match-ups and wait... how many goals does Sydney Leroux have?

Plus lots of seagulls and barking dogs! What more could wake you from your mid-week slumber?!

WWFShow tracks - Women's World Football Show – Episode15A (made with Spreaker)

How do we measure success? If we want to look at long-term personal success, we can look no further than this episode’s featured guest Leslie Osborne. And to add to her many successes, she is now part owner of the NWSL’s newest team in Northern California.   The former USWNT midfielder brings a lifetime of knowledge to the league, as a world-class footballer, business owner, broadcaster, entrepreneur, and mom of three young girls.

In this episode, Leslie shares the story of her new NWSL team, what success means to her, a few of the life lessons she’d like to pass on to the next generation, and more! This is an interview you want to catch! (9’)

Episode Links:

Follow NWSL to the Bay on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nwsltothebay 

Follow NWSL to the Bay on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/leslieosborne12/ 

Follow Leslie Osborne on Twitter at https://twitter.com/leslieosborne12

Visit Leslie’s website – http://www.osbornesoccer.com/

Learn about Hustle Beauty - https://hustlebeauty.com/

Check out Patty's YouTube show Mission California at – https://mission-california.com/ 

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Original Broadcast Date: April 8, 2023   

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.  

Additional assistance for this episode by Leslie Osborne.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

Episode 215: Leslie Osborne

On this episode, we welcome former Arizona State University star and current Washington Spirit rookie Nicole Douglas. We also hear from Spirit Head Coach Mark Parsons talking about Nicole and her role on the team. 

And While we're looking into the future of women’s soccer, we examine a new report by Women's Sports Foundation Head of Research Karen Issokson-Silver.

During her time at Arizona State University, Nicole Douglas turned heads with her goal-scoring talent and ball-handling ability, as she broke the school's all-time goal-scoring record with 60 all-time goals. After being selected 26th overall in the 2023 NWSL College Draft by the Washington Spirit, Nicole is now part of the youthful emergence in the league. The rookie shares her thoughts about coming from her hometown of London and the Chelsea Academy to play college soccer at ASU, your football journey, what the future holds, and more!  (9’)

Washington Spirit Head Coach Mark Parsons (14’)

Women's Sports Foundation Head of Research Karen Issokson-Silver (41')

Episode LinksFollow Nicole Douglas on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nicoledouglass09/

Follow Washington Spirit on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/washingtonspirit/

Read Nicole’s Washington Spirit bio – https://washingtonspirit.com/team-member/nicole-douglas/

Visit Women’s Sports Foundation – https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/

Read the Healing Power of Sports – https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/articles_and_report/the-healing-power-of-sport/

UEFA Women’s Champions League Highlights – https://www.youtube.com/@DAZNUWCL

Catch Patty's new YouTube Show Mission California –  https://mission-california.com/

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Listen to Women’s World Football Show onhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wwfshows-podcast/id726185549,https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-womens-world-footbal-27736559/,https://open.spotify.com/show/1maMUwNUZLUgJgklDgLEoi,https://www.spreaker.com/user/wwfshow,https://tunein.com/podcasts/Soccer/Womens-World-Football-Show-p560429/,https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I7wgjaxsuu3chulisuzfbjynzx4,https://castbox.fm/channel/id2131918,https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/womens-world-football-show,https://soundcloud.com/wwfshow, and direct from our website athttps://wwfshow.com.

Original Broadcast Date: April 23, 2023

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by Sam Pittman, Nicole Douglas, Karen Issokson-Silver, and Kandice Miller.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

Episode 216: Nicole Douglas, Mark Parsons, Karen Issokson-Silver

On this episode, we welcome Jamaica Women’s National Team goalkeeper and featured guest Sydney Schneider. We also hear from New Zealand Women's National Team captain Ali Riley. 

On this episode, we welcome fan-favorite goalkeeper Sydney Schneider! Listen in as Sydney shares her football journey, her experience as the go-to goalkeeper for everyone’s favorite underdog team, Jamaica Women’s National Team, and her experience playing for her current club team Sparta Prague in Fortuna Liga.

If you followed Sydney’s career from UNC Wilmington to the NWSL, you’ll want to catch up with her and find out what to expect this summer in the Women's World Cup. If you don’t know much about the Reggae Girlz star goalkeeper, this is the interview for you!  (14’)

 Keeping in line with the underdog mentality, we hear from New Zealand captain Ali Riley as she discusses her Football Ferns and what they need to do to progress through a very tough group stage. Ali is always fun to hear from and never at a loss for words. (1:06’')

Episode Links:
Follow Sydney Schneider on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sydneyy_schneider/

Follow Reggae Girlz on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/reggaegirlzfoundation/

Follow and support the Reggae Girlz – https://reggaegirlzfoundation.com

Visit Upper V Athlete Management – https://www.uppervathletes.com/about

Visiting California, before you do, watch Patty's YouTube Show Mission California –  https://mission-california.com/

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Original Broadcast Date: May 14, 2023   

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, and produced by Patty La Bella.  

Additional assistance for this episode by Sydney Schneider, Lenny Lun from Upper V Athlete Management, Ali Riley, and Lisa Goldberg from Angel City FC.   

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella  

 Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

Episode 217: Sydney Schneider, Ali Riley

On this episode, we welcome Scotland Women's National Team striker, now playing at Angel City FC Claire Emslie. We also hear from Angel City FC head coach Freya Coombe. 

Life is surprising. The choices we make and opportunities that come our way can be life-altering. Claire Emslie is here to share her football journey with us - from a small town in Scotland to the USA to England to the World Cup and back to the USA - it's been a wild ride one she wasn’t expecting.

A true footballer, Claire's exceptional career has led her to play NCAA D1 soccer in the USA to scoring Scotland's first-ever goal in the Women's World Cup. Claire is here to share her extraordinary football journey with us and you do not want to miss it! (16’)

Plus Angel City FC head coach Freya Coombe shares her thoughts and expectations on Claire Emslie. (10’')

Episode Links:

Follow Claire Emslie on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/emslie_22/

Watch Claire’s goal vs. England in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup - https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/H3BWLUskykqI3-Ly9jBaIg

Watch Claire’s Olimpico vs. OL Reign – https://youtu.be/Z_i486DhLD4

Watch highlights from the 2023 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final - https://youtu.be/q8_l9OShHLg

More WWFShow Links:

Follow Women’s World Football Show onhttps://twitter.com/WWFShow,https://www.facebook.com/WomensWorldFootballShow/,https://www.instagram.com/wwfshow/, and our blog athttps://wwfshowblog.com/.

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Original Broadcast Date: June 6, 2023

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by Claire Emslie and Lisa Goldberg from Angel City FC.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

Episode 218: Claire Emslie, Freya Coombe

Women's World Football Show welcomes pro sports trainer and owner of Compete Sports Performance and Rehab, Chris Phillips! Listen in as Chris explains away all the myths and misconceptions of the ACL. What are the reasons why there are so many ACL-related injuries in soccer? Is turf really to blame? And what can healthy athletes do to avoid the dreaded ACL tear? Chris helps us unlock these questions and many more!

Also, Adam brings us a detailed report on Women's World Cup 2015  Euro Qualifiers. Patty talks USWNT vs France (and tries to explain the whole Toblex thing). Plus a look at Germany vs Canada, NWSL updates and you'll never guess who's been hired by Canada Women's National Team! (Hint: His last name rhymes with hermanni).

Also, Barry Dashes in for a few uninvited appearances! 

Mystery Theatre 2014

On this episode, we welcome Jean Duffy, author of the new book "Soccer Grannies – South African Women Who Inspire the World"; and Rebecca "Beka" Ntsanwisi, the founder of the Soccer Grannies and humanitarian.

Jean Duffy is a soccer-playing mom and nonfiction writer who has been published in the Boston Globe, the Concord Monitor, the Packingtown Review, the Somerville Journal, the Stamford Advocate, and WBUR Cognoscenti. Jean shares her story of how a group of soccer grannies in South Africa inspired her to tell their stories.

Rebecca "Beka" Ntsanwisi is a humanitarian hero who found a way to use soccer as a vehicle for change. Listen in as Beka shares how soccer changed her life, improved her health, built communities, and inspired a new generation of women soccer players. 

Episode Links
Learn more about The Soccer Grannies at https://www.soccergrannies.com/

Visit Jean Duffy’s website and learn more about her book at https://jeanduffy.com/grannies/

Support the Soccer Grannies on GoFundMe – https://www.gofundme.com/f/score-one-for-south-africas-soccer-grannies

Check out the award-winning, documentary about the Soccer Grannies – https://www.journeyman.tv/film/7404/soccer-grannies

Purchase the book – https://www.amazon.com/Soccer-Grannies-South-African-Inspire/dp/1538170175/ref=sr_1_1

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Follow Women’s World Football Show onhttps://twitter.com/WWFShow,https://www.facebook.com/WomensWorldFootballShow/,https://www.instagram.com/wwfshow/, and our blog athttps://wwfshowblog.com/.

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Original Broadcast Date: July 9, 2023

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by Jean Duffy.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La BellaWomen’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

Episode 219: Jean Duffy, Rebecca “Beka” Ntsanwis

In this special episode, we reflect on the pivotal 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup with soundbites with a little help from our friends including Olga Carmona, Sam Kerr, Caitlin Foord, Katrina Gorry, Alex Chidiac, Tony Gustavsson, Millie Bright, Mary Earps, Georgia Stanway, Beth England, and Sarina Wiegman.

Time Stamps:
Sam Kerr - 13’
Olga Carmona - 20’
Caitlin Foord - 22
Katrina Gorry - 23:30’
Alex Chidiac - 25’
Tony Gustavsson - 29’
Millie Bright - 39’
Mary Earps - 41’
Georgia Stanway - 43’B
eth England - 45’
Sarina Wiegman - 48’

Episode Links

FIFA Women’s World Cup official website – https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/australia-new-zealand2023

Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr on WWFShow – https://wwfshow.com/2017/08/08/transitions/

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Original Broadcast Date: August 21, 2023

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, and produced by Patty La Bella.

Episode 220: Women’s World Cup Special, Sam Kerr, Caitlin Foord, Olga Carmona

In the summer of 2021, the world watched in disbelief as the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. Among the countless lives forever altered by this tragic turn of events, a group of young women footballers from the U18 Afghanistan National Women’s Football Team found themselves facing a perilous crossroads.

Faced with an unthinkable choice – surrender their dreams and their freedoms, or undertake a daring escape from their homeland of Kabul.

On this episode we explore this unbelievable story and welcome a special guest who brought this extraordinary story to life in a powerful documentary. Director of “Ayenda” Marie Margolius is here to discuss her film and the lives of these remarkable young women footballers and their courageous escape.

Episode Links:

Listen to Episode 220 – https://wwfshow.com/2023/08/22/episode-220-womens-world-cup-special-sam-kerr-millie-bright-olga-carmona/

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Original Broadcast Date: August 24, 2023

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by Marie Margolius and Eric Osuna

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

Episode 221: Marie Margolius, Ayenda

Women's World Football Show catches up with professional footballer and world traveler, Ashley Nick. The star midfielder has made a career of lending her skills to teams all over the world and stopped long enough to bring us up to speed on her latest venture to the land of Cyprus.

Patty traveled to Utah to check out an all-important pre-CONCACAF friendly between North American rivals USA and Mexico. In between snapping selfless with red rocks, she managed to chat with Abby Wambach, Hope Solo, Alex Morgan and new kid on the block, Julie Johnston.

Adam wraps up the European Women's World Cup qualifiers and takes a special look at how the English women have done to solidify their trip to Canada in 2015.

Australian sports journalist, Cheryl Downes checks in with a report from the first week of the Westfield W-League with updates from each team and the players who have impressed her so far. And for our North American fans, this includes plenty of NWSL players.

All this and so much more… including an email question from a barry very interested listener.

World Travelers

Women's World Football Show celebrates Australian International and Brisbane Roar defender Laura Alleway! Adam interviews the towering footballer and goes in-depth with her on everything from the challenges of playing on a struggling team to the successes of the Matildas. Laura also shares her plans for the future and the things she's doing today to prepare for life after football.   

There are more teams celebrating their entry into the Women's World Cup 2015 in Canada. Join us as we recap the qualifying tournaments including CONCACAF, CAF African Women's Championship, European playoffs and the Oceania Tournament.

Will we see a Caribbean side enter the world championship for the first time? Which three teams will represent Africa? And what will the All-Whites of New Zealand do to make themselves better? All this and more, including a few words with Jamaican Head Coach Merron Gordon. 

Women's World Football Show correspondant Alana "A.J." Johnson catches up with some big-name college stars featuring Lauren Silver (University of Florida/Jamaica International); Arin Gilland (University of Kentucky); Sally Gill (Tennessee State University) and Hannah Wilkinson (University of Tennessee/New Zealand International).

Can you handle much more? Well hold on because Adam is raving like a crazed madman in his Sophie Schmidt-delirium-fueled-recap of the Canada vs. Japan friendlies. All this and a look at the newest team to pounce into the WSL 1 (according to Patty, they're paws-itively awesome)!

Music by Men at Work, Ziggy Marley, and Kool & the Gang.

Celebration Days

Women’s World Football Show presents the 2015 NWSL Preseason Special. Along with in-depth team-by-team coverage, we're pleased to bring you behind-the-scenes recaps of the college draft from head coaches Lesle Gallimore of University of Washington and Rory Dames of the Chicago Red Stars.

Coach Lesle Gallimore
The legendary takes us behind-the-scenes at the 2015 NWSL College Draft with insights on the draft process, as well as the rookie players we should be watching. Plus the coach shares her views on the NWSL, answers the question as to why there aren’t more women pro coaches and what she’s doing to help change that. This is a rare opportunity to pick the brain of one of the most respected coaches in the women’s game today. So don’t skip class! #GoHuskies

Coach Rory Dames
The Chicago Red Stars have made a clinic out of the NWSL college draft over the past few years, so there's no better coach to talk to on the subject than the professor himself. Not only does the Illinois native give us intriguing insights into his winning formula, he also gives us a glimpse into his journey into pro coaching, what he looks for in players and his thoughts on the upcoming season. Take off your dunce cap and prepare to get schooled!

Team-By-Team Analysis
If you’re like us and you can’t wait for the 2015 season to start, this special will definitely satisfy your NWSL cravings. Your dutiful hosts comb through each team with precision and detail. Who did your favorite team lose and who did they gain? What are their strengths? And who did your team pick up in the college draft? Get off Google because we’ve done all the research for you.

In Memoriam
A special WWFShow tribute and a tip-of-the-cap (if you’re wearing one) to those players who have hung up their boots and said farewell to the Beautiful Game.

Women's World Football Show - 2015 NWSL Preseason Special

Women's World Football Show welcomes New Zealand legendary defender Maia Jackman! As a pioneer of the women's game and New Zealand Order of Merit honoree, Maia has helped grow women's football in New Zealand and continues to pave the path of progress. The Football Fern icon began her footballing career in the early 90's and helped the Football Ferns to a Women's World Cup appearance in 2007. The Football Fern icon sits down with Adam to chat about her illustrious career, the latest Kiwi squad, and her role in helping shape the next generation of women's football in New Zealand.
Cameroon!
Join us in welcoming African women's football reporter and analyst Kehinde  from Girls Talk Footy. Our African expert give us the lowdown on Cameroon, who'll be making their first Women's World Cup appearance. Get to know the (other) Lionesses, who to watch, and what they need to do to get out of Group C. Also, how will the Africans do on turf? You'll be surprised at the answer!
FAWSL
Adam updates us on all the latest happenings in FAWSL 1 & 2, with latest scores and player updates. Also a look at recent FA Cup results and future matches.
Champions League
We're heading into the Champions League final stretch. Here's where we get you caught up on the few teams still standing.
NWSL
Lots going on in the weeks leading up to the 2015 NWSL season and we're here to lay it all out for you. We have recent preseason scores, some player news and of course, unfiltered commentary.
Plus..
Where's Abby? Where's Zayn? And why is the Chicago Red Stars mascot Supernova mad at Patty? All this and oh yeah… a Schmidt-Bit. *major eye roll*

Women's World Football Show - Changing Courses

FINALLY!
Women's World Cup 2015 is finally here. And you know what that means… Patty and Adam come up with a bunch of inaccurate predictions. Remember their World Cup 2014 predictions? No? That's because that show was deleted off the airwaves. This time will be different however, because joining in the conversation will be a panel of experts from every corner of the globe. Check out this lineup…

Maia Jackman
The legendary Kiwi is back with us to talk about New Zealand and Group A.

Jana Lange
No one knows Germany or Group B better than our favorite German sports journalist.

Cheryl Downes, Kevin Baxter, Kehinde from Girls Talk Footy
We look at  Australia, Sweden, Nigeria and USA in what they are calling the "Group of Death" with best expert pundits around.

Plus
Patty and Adam give the tournament's players to watch, surprise teams, compare brackets, and more!

Check out Cheryl's article in The Women's Game!

ICYMI: Nadine Angerer's music video. (don't blame us).
Fade out music by Queen & David Bowie

Original Broadcast Date: May 31, 2015

Women's World Football Show - Women's World Cup Preview Show

On this special NWSL review show, we take a look at the 2015 Championship Final with soundbites from Seattle Reign FC's Laura Harvey and Megan Rapinoe, and FC Kansas City's Lauren Holiday, Amy Rodriguez and Vladko Andonosvski.

Women's World Football Show welcomes Sarah "Cowgirl" Hallett to the show for this special NWSL edition. Join Patty and Sarah as they dissect the NWSL Championship Final and take a look at what went right for FC Kansas City and what went wrong with the Seattle Reign FC.

Harvey and Rapinoe give a solemn impression of the match, along with their thoughts on why one game shouldn't define or negate their season. Also - What's got ARod so angered? What does Holiday really think of the NWSL? And who is Vladko calling out? It's all here and more!

NWSL Updates
Coaches are changing! Who's staying, who's going, and who's coming in from the outside? We hear from Matt Beard, the Liverpool Ladies FC manager who just signed with the Boston Breakers. What more does Boston have up it's sleeve? Team owner Lee Billiard lets us in on his plans.

Possibilities are looming! The Cowgirl gives up the scoop (but never her sources) on a new manager hiring in Portland and a new team in Orlando. Follow Cowgirl on Twitter at https://twitter.com/hallett_sarah

Plus… A spirited look at the 2015 NWSL Awards! Were the right people rewarded? Who was overlooked? And why should we care so much? You may disagree with our musings, but one thing for sure – it's all well and Dunn! (yep, it's that kind of show).

NWSL Rookies
Sports reporter Lilly Kashashian from Double G Sports sat down with Adam to discuss the NWSL class of 2015 rookies. Nowhere else will you find a more thorough and detailed look at the NWSL"s Top 5 first-year pros. Follow Lilly on Twitter at https://twitter.com/LillyKashishian

NCAA Interview
AJ "Postgame Gator" Johnson chats with Vanderbilt University forward Simone Charley. If you think you work hard, you haven't met Simone! Make no bones about it, this two-sport athlete is turning heads beyond the college pitch and you'll find out why.

NCAA College Countdown
There's a new #1 in women's college soccer! Patty does her best to fill in for Adam with an update on the NCAA top 10 rankings.

Fade out music by Gary Allen
Original broadcast date: October 3, 2015

Women's World Football Show - 2015 NWSL Review

Women's World Football Show is spreading the love with upbeat news and interviews from all over the globe. This episode we chat with USA star forward Crystal Dunn! As one of the more positive and energetic players in the game today, Crystal is one player who is always looking for ways to better herself and the players around her.

From success as a youth player to her record-breaking season with the Washington Spirit, this dynamic young player is out to become one of the best players in the world, and she lets us in on how she's working hard to accomplish that goal.

What did she learn from playing for Coach Dorrance at UNC? What's been the secret to the winning ways of the Washington Spirit this season? And what's driving her be the best everyday? Plus, Crystal answers a few interesting questions from the fans. We're getting it Dunn! (we had to get a Dunn pun in there).

SSE Women's FA Cup
Arsenal hoisted the SEE Women’s FA Cup at Wembley this weekend, beating holders Chelsea 1-0 in front of 32,912 fans. Adam was at the game and shares his views on the match, as well as post-match comments from both managers Pedro Martinez Losa (Arsenal) and Emma Hayes (Chelsea). What does this mean for both clubs going forward and why did Arsenal win? It’s all here and more!

Sarah Wilson
The 2016 FAWSL 2 season is shaping up to be one of the most completive seasons yet. And one of the sides to keep an eye on is Durham Women FC. "The Wildcats" have made steady progress since the league was formed. Club captain Sarah Wilson joins us on the show to chat about her career, the progress of The Wildcats and the FAWSL 2 title race. Plus Sarah gives us a glimpse into the squad, As well as telling us who the biggest moaner and joker at the club is. 

Rachel Corsie
Sports writer from Women's Soccer Weekly, Michelle Stile sits down with Scottish defender and Seattle Reign star Rachel Corsie. In this intimate conversation, Rachel opens up about Scotland's trek to their first European Championship, what Kim Little is really like and what was the deciding factor that brought her to play in the NWSL. 

NWSL
Patty and Adam go through the NWSL power rankings through week 5. Is this Washington Spirit's year? What's got Portland so hot? And is there hope for the Boston Breakers? The answers are here and super fresh.


Future's Here!

Women's World Football Show, episode 94 – Welcomes USWNT goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris, Denmark goalkeeper Line Johansen, NWSL defender Christina Gibbons and founder of Women's Soccer France Lisa Durel.

Also, updates on NWSL, SheBelieves Cup, Algarve Cup, Cyprus Cup and more!

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Keeping It Real!

Women's World Football Show – Episode 95 welcomes USWNT icon Julie Foudy and German sports writer Jana Lange.

As one of the more influential voices in women's soccer, Julie Foudy continues to make an impact in the lives of young people everywhere. Women's World Football Show welcomes the iconic former captain of the USWNT to share her thoughts on the current state of women's soccer in the USA, what she thinks about USA players leaving the NWSL to play overseas, why she thinks Hope Solo is not a good fit for the future USWNT, and so much more! Julie is candid, honest, forthright and funny! If you're a fan of women's soccer, empowering for young girls and women, this is a "must-listen."

Plus a full report on Germany and the Budnesliga; report on UEFA Women's Champions League; Update on the current USWNT roster heading into the Russia friendlies; NWSL new signings; and More!

Foudy.

Women's World Football Show, Episode 136 features exclusive interviews with Seattle Reign FC striker Beverly Yanez; New Zealand sportswriter Helena Wiseman; and soundbites from U.S. Women's National Team Head Coach Jill Ellis.

PLUS... FIFA 2018 U17 Women's World Cup recap; 2018 NCAA Women's Soccer Championship; UEFA Women's EURO 2021; FAWSL and W-League updates; And More!

Here Comes The Sun

Women's World Football Show, Episode 138: Features interviews with Jamaica Women’s National Team defender Dominique Bond-Flasza; Yeovil Town Ladies Football Club defender Megan Kelly Alexander; and a special Frauen-Bundesliga report with German sportswriter Jana Lange.

Women's World Football Show, Episode 138: Features interviews with Jamaica Women’s National Team defender Dominique Bond-Flasza; Yeovil Town Ladies Football Club defender Megan Kelly Alexander; and a special Frauen-Bundesliga report with German sportswriter Jana Lange.

Episode 138 – Beating the Odds

Women's World Football Show, Episode 150 features press conference interviews courtesy of FIFA 2019 with England Manager Phil Neville; Sweden Striker Sofia Jakobsson; Netherlands Manager Sarina Wiegman; and USA Manager Jill Ellis.

Episode 150: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 Special, Part 3

Women's World Football Show, Episode 180 features an soundbites from US Women’s National Team players Lindsey Horan, Sophia Smith, Lynn Williams and Abby Dahlkemper

Episode 180: Lindsey Horan, Abby Dahlkemper, Lynn Williams, Sophia Smith

Women's World Football Show, Episode 183 features an exclusive interview with Racing Louisville FC Manager Christy Holly

It's the first show of 2021! The year got off to a rough start, but there are brighter days ahead! The NWSL has a new team in Racing Louisville FC and a new head coach with friend-of-the-show Christy Holly!

A native of Derry, Northern Ireland, Christy Holly played college football at John Moores University in Liverpool, where he earned a Masters degree in sports psychology and a bachelors degree in sports science. After playing in the Irish Premier League, Christy discovered coaching and found himself coaching women's football in New Jersey.

The former Sky Blue FC Head Coach is back in the NWSL with Louisville FC. Join us as we hear how the coach rediscovered his love of the game, how his coaching style is evolving, balancing family life with being a professional coach, and more! Plus, Christy shares his thoughts and insights on the growth of the women's game in Ireland! (16')

Episode Links:

Listen to Christy Holly on Episode 75 from 2016 - https://wwfshow.com/2016/06/13/christy-holly/

Follow Christy on Twitter @christyeholly

Listen to Christy on the Boot Room Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boot-room-podcast/id1440593514

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