The Guardian's Women's Football Weekly

The Guardian's Women's Football Weekly

Join host Faye Carruthers and Guardian football writer Suzanne Wrack as they invite guests from across the world of women’s football to guide you through the biggest stories from the best leagues. From the WSL to the NWSL, the Champions League to Liga F, and the Frauen-Bundesliga to the D1 Féminine

Episodes

December 16, 2025 51 mins
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Ameé Ruszkai and Tom Garry to review a dramatic final WSL weekend before the winter break. Plus, Zarah Al-Kudcy joins in part two to discuss Panini’s expansion into the women’s game
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Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Marva Kreel and Rich Laverty to discuss all the weekend’s WSL action and the 100 best female footballers in the world 2025
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Faye Carruthers is joined by Emily Keogh and Ayisha Gulati to review England’s wins over China and Ghana. Plus, Suzy Wrack joins Faye to speak to the new Newcastle head coach, Tanya Oxtoby, about her return to club management.
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Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Sophie Downey and Theo Lloyd-Hughes for an NWSL special, looking at the final between Gotham FC and Washington Spirit, as well as the season as a whole, and all of the latest news from the home nations
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Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Ayisha Gulati and Dr Chris Paouros to discuss Manchester City’s derby win, Chelsea’s setback at Liverpool and all the weekend’s WSL action.
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Faye Carruthers is joined by Marva Kreel and Tim Stillman to dissect a dramatic WSL weekend and look ahead to the Women’s Champions League
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Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Sophie Downey and Emma Sanders to discuss all the reaction to former England goalkeeper Mary Earps’s new book, All In. Plus, the panel discuss the talking points as the WSL returned after the international break
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Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Júlia Belas Trindade and special guest Mary Phillip to discuss England’s defeat to Brazil. Plus, Beth Fisher joins to reflect on Jess Fishlock’s emotional farewell
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Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack and Sophie Downey to discuss a week of big-name retirements, England’s return to action, and the financial future of the women’s game with football finance expert Kieran Maguire
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Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Robyn Cowen and Tom Garry to reflect on Millie Bright’s international retirement, a busy weekend in the WSL and a mixed start for English clubs in the Champions League
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Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Freddie Cardy and Marva Kreel to discuss the weekend’s WSL action. Plus debate over taking the knee, early kick‑offs and a Women’s Champions League preview
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Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Tom Garry and Sanny Rudravajhala to review the weekend’s WSL action
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Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry and Sophie Downey to pay tribute to Matt Beard, who has died at 47. They also speak to Victoire Cogevina Reynal about Mercury13’s investment in Bristol City Women
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Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Emma Sanders and Tom Garry to round up all the weekend’s WSL action
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Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tim Stillman and Fadumo Olow to unpack a thrilling opening weekend in the WSL
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After what seemed like the shortest off-season ever, the WSL and WSL 2 are back. Faye Carruthers, Suzy Wrack and the panel preview what to expect in 2025-26
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Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry and Sophie Downey to celebrate England’s historic Euro 2025 triumph over Spain — and reflect on an unforgettable tournament in Switzerland
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Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack and Sophie Downey to break down Sunday’s Euro 2025 final in Basel
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Faye Carruthers is joined by Tom Garry, Alex Ibaceta and Chris Paouros to discuss Spain’s dramatic semi-final win over Germany and look ahead to Sunday’s showdown with the Lionesses
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Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Carla Ward and Freddie Cardy to discuss England’s dramatic extra-time win over Italy in the Euro 2025 semi-final, and much more besides
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