Women's World Football Show
Women's World Football Show is dedicated to delivering the latest news and information on women's football from every corner of the world. Many of the most popular soccer players, coaches and influencers discuss their lives, passions and football journeys.
Episodes
June 9, 2024 • 65 mins
Episode 228 of Women's World Football Show, we sit down with Brandi Mitchell, the inspiring founder of San Diego Soccer Women. Brandi shares her journey of promoting soccer for women aged 30 to 80+, discussing the incredible impact of sport on physical and mental well-being.
Discover how Brandi's initiative is building a vibrant community and offering a platform for older women to engage in the beautiful game. (15’)
We also bring you...
Discover how Brandi's initiative is building a vibrant community and offering a platform for older women to engage in the beautiful game. (15’)
We also bring you...
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May 12, 2024 • 34 mins
On Episode 228 of Women's World Football Show, we sit down with award-winning author Ellen van Neerven to discuss their fascinating book, "Personal Score: Sport, Culture, Identity."
Ellen takes us on a captivating journey through the intersection of sport, culture, and identity, offering unique insights into the role of women in football and the broader sporting world. From their own experiences as an Indigenous Australian to the un...
Ellen takes us on a captivating journey through the intersection of sport, culture, and identity, offering unique insights into the role of women in football and the broader sporting world. From their own experiences as an Indigenous Australian to the un...
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March 23, 2024 • 53 mins
On Episode 226 of Women's World Football Show, we feature an exclusive interview with Matt Peek, co-founder of Parkside Trading Cards, as he shares the inspiring story behind the NWSL trading cards. Discover how these cards are empowering players and captivating fans young and old. (15')
Tune in to learn:
Tune in to learn:
- The journey of Parkside Trading Cards and their mission to highlight the talent in the NWSL.
- How NWSL trading cards are revo...
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January 21, 2024 • 63 mins
- Exclusive soundbites from the top NWSL college draft, providing a sneak peek into the future stars of women's soccer.
- Extended interview with Washington Spirit draft pick Croix Bethune
- In-depth interview with Ju'Riese Colon, CEO of the US Center for SafeSport, shedding light on the importance of safety and inclusivity in the world of sports.
- A conversation with Michelle Huitinik, co-host of the Simply Soccer podcast, offering uniq...
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January 10, 2024 • 41 mins
On this episode, we welcome coaching legend Becky Burleigh, renowned for her unparalleled 31-year coaching career, including a remarkable 27-year tenure as head coach at the University of Florida women’s soccer team.
Coach Burleigh shares her extensive insights into high-performance coaching, leadership strategies, and the game-changing moments that shaped her remarkable career. Don’t miss this engaging discussion packed with invalu...
Coach Burleigh shares her extensive insights into high-performance coaching, leadership strategies, and the game-changing moments that shaped her remarkable career. Don’t miss this engaging discussion packed with invalu...
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December 25, 2023 • 57 mins
Coach Amanda Evans, chair of United Soccer Coaches and founder of MomsWhoCoach, shares invaluable insights on the upcoming United Soccer Coaches Convention in January 2024.
Plus, hear from Angel City FC’s newest defender Gisele Thompson addressing the media after her signing. We also hear from Angel City GM Angela Hucles Mangano talk about the exciting young star, what the addition means to the team, and more.
Don't miss these engag...
Plus, hear from Angel City FC’s newest defender Gisele Thompson addressing the media after her signing. We also hear from Angel City GM Angela Hucles Mangano talk about the exciting young star, what the addition means to the team, and more.
Don't miss these engag...
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December 3, 2023 • 38 mins
As we see an end to 2023, we also say goodbye to a few of our favorite players who have announced their retirements – Megan Rapinoe, Ali Krieger, Christine Sinclair, and Julie Ertz. In this episode, we hear from these iconic players as they look back on their careers and the legacies they leave.
We also hear from Lauren Barnes as she shares her thoughts on longtime friend and teammate Megan Rapinoe – Get out the tissues!!
Time Stamp...
We also hear from Lauren Barnes as she shares her thoughts on longtime friend and teammate Megan Rapinoe – Get out the tissues!!
Time Stamp...
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August 24, 2023 • 34 mins
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 ...
Faced with an unthinkable choice – surrender their dreams and their freedoms, or undertake a daring escape from their homeland ...
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August 22, 2023 • 52 mins
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 Br...
Time Stamps:
Sam Kerr - 13’
Olga Carmona - 20’
Caitlin Foord - 22
Katrina Gorry - 23:30’
Alex Chidiac - 25’
Tony Gustavsson - 29’
Millie Br...
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July 9, 2023 • 54 mins
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 ...
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 ...
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June 5, 2023 • 40 mins
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 wil...
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 wil...
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May 15, 2023 • 75 mins
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...
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...
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April 25, 2023 • 63 mins
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 hea...
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 hea...
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April 8, 2023 • 61 mins
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 ...
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March 27, 2023 • 63 mins
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 ...
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 ...
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March 12, 2023 • 59 mins
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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February 8, 2023 • 61 mins
We embark into 2023, we’re using soccer to find our superpowers! Listen in as we chat with best-selling author and photographer Kate T. Parker. Her books “Strong is the New Pretty - A Celebration of Girls Being Themselves” and “Play Like a Girl - Life Lessons from the Soccer Field” are changing the narratives of how young girls see themselves through sport. We also hear from the newest member of NJ/NY Gotham FC and USWNT forward Ly...
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December 27, 2022 • 63 mins
It’s the last show the 2022 and we’re dialing it back to 1985 with special guest founding member of the USWNT goalkeeper Ruth Harker. The St. Louis Soccer Hall of Famer stops by to share her experiences as one of the first goalkeepers in USWNT history. If you’re interested in learning more about the history of the women’s game here in the US, this episode is for you!
As former guest Julie Foudy says, “it’s important to understand th...
As former guest Julie Foudy says, “it’s important to understand th...
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November 28, 2022 • 57 mins
Women's World Football Show, Episode 209 – Julie Foudy, legendary USWNT midfielder and Sports Broadcaster
We’re exploring the USWNT’s history and cultural impact on society with USWNT legend Julie Foudy! It's a special show looking at the team like we’ve never looked at it before through the pages of the newly released coffee table book Pride of a Nation by Gwendolyn Oxenham.
Julie Foudy
Former USWNT midfielder, 2-time Women’s World ...
We’re exploring the USWNT’s history and cultural impact on society with USWNT legend Julie Foudy! It's a special show looking at the team like we’ve never looked at it before through the pages of the newly released coffee table book Pride of a Nation by Gwendolyn Oxenham.
Julie Foudy
Former USWNT midfielder, 2-time Women’s World ...
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