Full Time Europe: A show about women's football
234 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsJoin The Athletic's finest reporters and writers as they take you inside the biggest stories from European women's football, including the WSL, UEFA Women's Champion's League, and Spain's Liga F. Get in touch [email protected]
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Is Emma Hayes’ final season unravelling?
April 16, 2024 04:00 - 48 minutesKatie Whyatt, Carl Anka and Charlotte Hapur are with Sophie Penney to react to Manchester United knocking holders Chelsea out of the FA Cup to reach the final at Wembley, and Tottenham’s extra time winner to join them. How did United start the game so fast? Is Emma Hayes’ final season unravelling? And what will Spurs do without Grace Clinton in the final? Plus, we chat to Anne Grimes and Helen Tither about the Corinthians Ladies Football Club, who won 50 trophies in over 20 years during the ...
How much will England miss Rachel Daly?
April 10, 2024 16:32 - 37 minutesMichael Cox and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to talk about Rachel Daly, after she announced her retirement from international football. Plus, what did we make of England’s performances in their first Euro 2025 qualification games? Is Lucy Bronze’s defending up to scratch? Are we expecting too much of them? And Man United offer a contract extension to manager Marc Skinner. Fresh off breaking the story, Charlotte tells us more. HOST: Sophie Penney WITH: Charlotte Harpur and Michael...
Hayes and Eidevall clash in chaotic Conti Cup final
April 01, 2024 16:36 - 40 minutesArt de Roche and Jessy Parker Humphreys join Sophie Penney after Arsenal won the League Cup in a dramatic final where Chelsea manager Emma Hayes pushed Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall and Frida Leonhardsen Maanum collapsed. Thankfully Frida is now in a stable condition. So, what’s the beef between the managers? How did Maanum’s collapse affect the players? And what won it in the end for Arsenal? Plus, ex-England captain Steph Houghton is retiring so we chat about her skills on the pitch and h...
Bunny Shaw on how she became Man City's record goalscorer
March 26, 2024 11:03 - 38 minutesKhadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw breaks down some of her top goals with Charlotte Harpur after breaking the Manchester City women's goalscoring record. What was she thinking in that moment? What are her favourite moves? What’s her relationship like with her teammates like Chloe Kelly and Alex Greenwood? And Raphael Honigstein is with Sophie Penney to digest Bayern’s massive 4-0 win over rivals Wolfsburg to all-but seal the Bundesliga title. Host: Sophie Penney Guests: Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw, Charlotte H...
Chelsea sweep past Arsenal (plus... a discussion on ‘inappropriate’ relationships)
March 19, 2024 16:00 - 43 minutesChelsea knock Arsenal out of the title race in pursuit of their quadruple. How did Emma Hayes outthink Jonas Eidevall so emphatically? And what will happen when these two meet again in the League Cup final? Plus with two stories surrounding player-coach relationships this year already, questions have arisen about player-coach relationships and safeguarding in women's football. So when Hayes responded to include player-player relationships, that had has us asking whether the environment women'...
Special Report: The issues facing INEOS at Man United
March 12, 2024 16:17 - 38 minutesCharlotte Harpur and Dan Sheldon are with Sophie Penney to bring you all the behind the scenes details from The Athletic’s special report into Manchester United. How close did they come to keeping Alessia Russo? Could Mary Earps leave in the summer too? What changes will INEOS bring? Plus Italian journalist Lucia Pirola joins us after Juventus manager Joe Montemurro stepped down. And we’ve got an NWSL preview with Meg Linehan from the USA. Producer: Sophie Penney Executive Producer: Abi...
What can WSL teams learn from Arsenal's massive crowds?
March 05, 2024 13:17 - 38 minutesArt de Roche and Charlotte Harpur join Sophie Penney to chat about the North London derby and how Arsenal are consistently selling out the Emirates. And in International Women’s Day week, we discuss getting more male fans into the women’s game after an Athletic survey. That’s with Katie Whyatt and Debs Dilworth, Head of the Women’s Game at the Football Supporters Association. Producer: Sophie Penney Executive Producer: Abi Paterson Get in touch: [email protected] Learn more about your ad ...
Can anyone stop Spain?
February 29, 2024 18:31 - 37 minutesMichael Cox and Laia Cervello Herrero are with Sophie Penney after World Champions Spain won the Nations League and qualified for the Olympics for the first time ever. Can anyone stop Spain? How do they keep winning after the Rubiales kiss scandal? As Germany take the last Olympic spot from The Netherlands, we catch up with Dutch journalist Anne-Marie Postma. And which young player stood out in England's friendlies? Producer: Sophie Penney Executive Producer: Abi Paterson Get in touch: fte@t...
Will Man City ruin Emma Hayes’ dream finale?
February 20, 2024 10:41 - 32 minutesRaphael Honigstein, Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney after Manchester City blew the WSL title race wide open and German star Lena Oberdorf signed with her club’s biggest rivals. Can City ruin Emma Hayes’ fairytale ending at Chelsea? Will Arsenal have a say? Do Manchester United need a change of manager? And why did Wolfsburg let Oberdorf go? Plus everything you need to know about the news Charlotte broke on the frontrunner to replace Hayes - Sonia Bompastor. Producer:...
New owner... new Lyon?
February 13, 2024 13:37 - 33 minutesJessy Parker Humphreys joins Sophie Penney to chat about Lyon almost slipping up to PSG in their first game under new owner Michele Kang. What went wrong for Lyon in the top of the table tie? What does the new ownership mean for the future of Lyon and the league as a whole? Plus, Laia Cervello Herrero tells us why we need to be watching out for young Barcelona star Claudia Pina. Producer: Sophie Penney Executive Producer: Abi Paterson Get in touch: [email protected] Learn more about y...
Why didn’t Leah Williamson’s comeback go to plan?
February 06, 2024 18:20 - 32 minutesArt de Roche, Chloe Morgan and Charlotte Harpur join Sophie Penney to chat about why Leah Williamson’s first start since tearing her ACL didn’t go to plan and the first WSL manager sacking of the season. How did Williamson play? How did West Ham stop Arsenal? Was it too soon for Brighton to sack Melissa Phillips? And why aren’t there more female coaches in the WSL? Producer: Sophie Penney Executive Producer: Abi Paterson Get in touch: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Who is world record signing Mayra Ramirez?
January 31, 2024 09:48 - 29 minutesSophie Penney is joined by Charlotte Harpur and Felipe Cardenas for a special bonus transfer deadline episode to bring you everything you need to know about Chelsea’s new world record signing Mayra Ramirez. What’s her style of play? How will she fit into the Chelsea front line? Why did Chelsea pay a world record fee? And what has the reaction been like in Colombia? Producer: Sophie Penney Executive Producer: Abi Paterson Get in touch: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Are women's matches really like Glastonbury?
January 30, 2024 15:07 - 32 minutes"It's like Glastonbury, there's a festival feeling." Sophie Penney is with Chloe Morgan and Jessy Parker Humphreys to react to the comments from Nikki Doucet, the CEO set to take over the women’s professional game in England. What atmosphere do we want at women’s games? Is there enough focus on the football? Should we consider scrapping the 3pm blackout for the women's game to engage more fans? Producer: Sophie Penney Executive Producer: Abi Paterson Get in touch: [email protected] Learn ...
What INEOS’ arrival means for Manchester United women
January 24, 2024 11:24 - 32 minutesOn Saturday, David Ornstein broke the news that Manchester City’s Omar Berrada is moving to the red side of the city, succeeding Richard Arnold as CEO. With INEOS recently purchasing 25 per cent of Manchester United in exchange for sporting control, what will these changes mean for the women’s team? The Athletic’s Laura Williamson and Charlotte Harpur join Abi Paterson to answer this very question. Produced by Abi Paterson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How do Chelsea cope without Sam Kerr?
January 16, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutesIt took little over a week into 2024 before we were hit with our first ACL injury of the year. Sam Kerr joins the list of top women’s footballers Alexia Putellas, Vivianne Miedema, Beth Mead to have succumbed to this devastating injury. So what does this mean for Kerr, Chelsea, and why do we not seem to be any further down the line to avoiding these situations? The Athletic's Chloe Morgan and Jessy Parker Humphreys join Abi Paterson to answer these very questions. Produced by Abi Paterson Lea...
Hello 2024: What to expect this year
January 02, 2024 05:00 - 22 minutesMichael Cox, Charlotte Harpur, Chloe Morgan look at what 2024 will bring with Sophie Penney. What will the WSL look like without Emma Hayes? And under new ownership? And what can we expect from the Olympics? Producer: Sophie Penney Executive Producer: Abi Paterson Get in touch: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Goodbye 2023: Our year in review
December 27, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutesMichael Cox, Charlotte Harpur, Chloe Morgan and a host of other Athletic reporters share their moments of 2023 with Sophie Penney. In a year where Spain won the World Cup, Emma Hayes announced she’s leaving Chelsea for the U.S. Women’s National Team and many players protested for better conditions - what stood out? Producer: Sophie Penney Executive Producer: Abi Paterson Get in touch: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Behind the Scenes at Spurs: the story behind their transformation
December 19, 2023 09:44 - 37 minutesCome behind the scenes at Tottenham Hotspur with Charlie Eccleshare, Charlotte Harpur and Sophie Penney, after Spurs' first ever North London Derby win. What do the half time talks sound like? What’s the new manager Robert Vilahamn like? What role does goalscorer Martha Thomas play off the pitch? Plus, Chloe Morgan discusses the online abuse that Chelsea’s Lauren James has been receiving. Producer: Sophie Penney Executive Producer: Abi Paterson Get in touch: [email protected] Learn more a...
How Russo and Arsenal blew the title race wide open
December 12, 2023 16:30 - 33 minutesArt de Roche and Jessy Parker Humphreys are with Sophie Penney to figure out how Arsenal and Alessia Russo annihilated Chelsea to open up the title race. What made Russo so effective? Why couldn’t Chelsea find another gear? And what does it mean for the WSL title? Plus we figure out how Arsenal broke the WSL attendance record and what other clubs can learn from the Gunners. Producer: Sophie Penney Executive Producer: Abi Paterson Get in touch: [email protected] Learn more about your...
Olympic agony for Team GB - but does it matter?
December 06, 2023 15:45 - 35 minutesChloe Morgan and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to relive the emotional rollercoaster of the three stoppage time goals that meant Team GB miss out on the Olympics. What went wrong for England? Is missing the Olympics a big deal? And where do they go from here? Plus, Mia Eriksson joins us as Sweden, silver medallists at the last two Games, fail to make the Olympics for the first time ever. Producer: Sophie Penney Executive Producer: Abi Paterson Get in touch: [email protected] Learn...
Will Team GB miss out on the Olympics?
November 27, 2023 16:21 - 29 minutesMichael Cox and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to assess Team GB’s chances of qualifying for the Olympics in their upcoming Nations League games, especially with England captain Millie Bright out injured. What would missing the Olympics mean? Who will replace Bright? And how can the Lionesses convert more of their chances up front? Plus after Khadija "Bunny" Shaw’s 15-minute hat-trick for Manchester City, we discuss what makes her so effective and why she’s called Bunny. Email us ...
How Kelly and City silenced United in the Manchester Derby
November 21, 2023 16:25 - 32 minutesCarl Anka and Harriet Drudge are with Sophie Penney to dissect the Manchester Derby and Chloe Kelly's spicy celebration. Why was City's press so effective? Why aren't United getting the best out of Ella Toone? And what does this mean for the Reds going forward? Plus Charlotte Harpur gives us the lowdown on giant killers Paris FC as they face Chelsea in the Champions League after knocking out Wolfsburg and Arsenal. Produced by Sophie Penney Executive Producer: Abi Paterson Learn more abo...
Should Man City start panicking?
November 14, 2023 18:23 - 35 minutesMark Carey and Chloe Morgan join Sophie Penney to break down the stats behind this season’s WSL surprises after Manchester City suffered a shock loss to Brighton. Do City’s performances show they’ll be out of the title race? Will Tottenham stay towards the top of the table? And is all hope lost for Aston Villa? Plus, Meg Linehan is with us to chat all things Megan Rapinoe after the final game of her career. Produced by Sophie Penney Executive Producer: Abi Paterson Learn more about yo...
Can Emma Hayes fix the U.S. Women’s National Team?
November 07, 2023 18:06 - 35 minutesAdam Crafton, Meg Linehan and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to digest the big news that Emma Hayes is leaving Chelsea, likely for the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT). After 11 years at Chelsea, winning 13 major trophies, Hayes is primed to manage the four-time World Champions and four-time Olympic gold medallists. She replaces Vlatko Andonovski, who resigned after the Americans’ earliest ever World Cup exit. How did the deal happen? How will this impact English football? Can ...
How did Bonmati become a Ballon d’Or winner?
October 30, 2023 21:44 - 32 minutesMichael Cox, Laia Cervello Herrero and Sophie Penney bring you the inside story of Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati, from growing up in Catalonia to winning the World Cup and Champions League trophies and player of the tournament awards in the same year. What’s Bonmati like as a person? What made her so good this year? And will she still lead Barcelona and Spain now that two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas is back? Plus Raphael Honigstein joins us to explain why Germany’s manager ha...
Why the Women's Champions League needs a shake up
October 23, 2023 17:29 - 35 minutesMichael Cox and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to figure out what needs to change in the Women's Champions League after last year's finalists Wolfsburg, semi-finalists Arsenal, Manchester United and Juventus all got knocked out in qualifying. Should the competition be expanded? Is it better to develop smaller teams? Or should we have a new tournament all together? Plus, Katie Whyatt and Chloe Morgan discuss whether the women's game in England needs salary caps to stop a gap openin...
How did Vilda get the Morocco job after the World Cup scandal?
October 16, 2023 16:06 - 33 minutesSophie Penney is with The Athletic's Laia Cervello Herrero and Jacob Whitehead to react to Jorge Vilda being named manager of the Morocco women’s team just over a month after being sacked by Spain in the fallout from the World Cup scandal. Why did Morocco choose to hire a manager still under investigation? Is Vilda a good coach? And what impact will it have on the players? Plus, The Athletic’s Caoimhe O’Neill joins us to figure out why Liverpool can’t win the Merseyside derby at Anfield aft...
Alex Greenwood and the ‘most ridiculous red card’ - do the new laws suit the women’s game?
October 09, 2023 15:34 - 31 minutesCharlotte Harpur and Chloe Morgan are with Sophie Penney to react to Manchester City’s captain being sent off after just 38 minutes for taking ‘too long’ over a free kick. After that moment the floodgates opened: 11 cards were handed out, the most of any WSL game. With two sendings off that’s now four red cards in two weekends, half of last season’s total. Was Greenwood time wasting? Why are referees cracking down on this? And do the rules work for the specifics of the women’s game? Produced...
What's going wrong at Arsenal?
October 02, 2023 16:29 - 33 minutesMichael Cox and Art de Roche are with Sophie Penney after Arsenal’s shock loss to Liverpool on the opening day of the WSL season in front of a record league crowd at the Emirates. In a league where the winning side often only loses a maximum of two games in their whole campaign, and after Arsenal's early Champions League exit, we look at what the Gunners need to change to save their season. Dermot Corrigan also joins us from Madrid for an update on the situation in Spain as the drama keep...
Introducing: Full Time Europe
September 26, 2023 23:00 - 1 minuteIntroducing Full Time Europe; your new look dedicated weekly women's football podcast from The Athletic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
England beaten as Spain become world champions
August 21, 2023 07:03 - 52 minutesMichelle Owen is joined by Michael Cox, Charlotte Harpur, Mark Carey and Laia Cervelló Herrero to reflect on the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Well the final has been played and Spain have won. Their 1-0 victory over the Lionesses sees La Roja go from entering the tournament with internal strife and acrimony, being humiliated 4-0 by Japan in the group stages; to winning the whole thing. As for England; they fell at the final hurdle. Producer: Steve Hankey Exec Producer: Abi Paterson Honora...
Sweden finish third, World Cup Final preview
August 19, 2023 14:16 - 40 minutesMichelle Owen is joined by Michael Cox and Laia Cervelló Herrero to reflect on the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. In the third place play off, Sweden matched their achievement in 2019 by picking up the bronze medal at the expense of co-hosts Australia. And tomorrow… England take on Spain. The final will take place at Stadium Australia at 11am UK time. Producer: Steve Hankey Exec Producer: Abi Paterson Honorary Producer: Chloe the koala Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
England are in the World Cup final, Australia are out
August 16, 2023 15:32 - 39 minutesMichelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur, Mark Carey, Michael Cox and Chloe Morgan to reflect on the second semi-final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. England have made their first ever final after their victory over Australia at Stadium Australia in Sydney / Wangal. It will be the Lionesses who take on Spain to add a new name to the world cup trophy. The final will take place at Stadium Australia on Saturday 20th August. Producer: Steve Hankey Exec Producer: Abi Paterson Honorary...
Spain in the World Cup final, Sweden out
August 15, 2023 13:42 - 31 minutesMichelle Owen is joined by Jay Harris, Michael Cox and Laia Cervelló Herrero to reflect on the first semi-final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Sweden, beaten finalists in 2003 and serial semi-finalists, took on last four debutants Spain and it was the Spanish who triumphed to reach their first ever Women’s World Cup final. The Athletic’s Laia Cervelló Herrero was at Eden Park in Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau and told us what she thought just after the final whistle was blown. So Spain are t...
Australia & England through to semis, France & Colombia out
August 12, 2023 14:57 - 34 minutesAbi Paterson is joined by Michael Cox and Harriet Drudge at Stadium Australia in Sydney / Wangal to reflect on the twenty-fourth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Up in the stands, Abi and Michael reflect on England’s 2-1 victory over Colombia which saw The Lionesses through to the semi finals. We then descend depths of the stadium where Harriet Drudge catches up with England forward Bethany England. Australia booked their place in the semi-finals alongside England earlier today. Th...
Sweden and Spain through to semis, Japan & The Netherlands out
August 11, 2023 12:45 - 25 minutesMichelle Owen is joined by Mark Carey and Tamerra Griffin to reflect on the twenty-third day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Japan had won hearts and minds with their adaptable, swash-buckling style to be the surprise package of this tournament. But their run has been ended by the tournament nous of serial semi-finalists Sweden. Spain continued their chaotic course through this tournament by knocking out The Netherlands to advance to their first ever Women’s World Cup semi-final. Plu...
Colombia conquer Jamaica and France fire four past Morocco
August 08, 2023 16:54 - 33 minutesMichelle Owen is joined by Mark Carey, Jay Harris and Michael Cox to reflect on the twentieth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Colombia reached their first ever Women’s World Cup by beating Jamaica 1-0 to set up a quarter final against England. And France swatted Morocco aside 4-0 to complete the quarter final line up. Michael Cox was at the Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide / Tarntanya and told us what he thought just after the final whistle. Plus we look ahead to the Quarterfinals, ...
England edge through against Nigeria and Australia sail past Denmark
August 07, 2023 17:19 - 35 minutesMichael Cox and Charlotte Harpur join Michelle Owen to reflect back on what was a nervy night in Brisbane after England and Nigeria went all the way to penalties with the Lionesses scraping through to the quarter finals. Harriet Drudge brings the story from Australia besting Denmark too. And we look ahead to tomorrow's final round of 16 matches with Jamaica taking on Colombia and France facing Morocco. Producer: Steve Hankey Exec Producer: Abi Paterson Honorary Producer: Chloe/ Kayla the koa...
USWNT out after Sweden's dramatic penalty shootout win, Netherlands beat South Africa, Australia and England face R16 ties
August 06, 2023 17:12 - 40 minutesMichelle Owen and Chloe Morgan reflect on a dramatic exit for the US Women's Team. Beaten on penalties by Sweden, it's the first time the USWNT have failed to reach the World Cup semi-final stage. South Africa lost 2-0 to the Netherlands in the day's early kick-off but, as reporter Harriet Drudge tells us, the scoreline didn't quite tell the whole story. Tomorrow sees Denmark play hosts Australia while England's Lionesses take on Nigeria's Super Falcons. Might Sam Kerr and Keira Walsh make su...
Japan and Spain through, Norway and Switzerland out
August 05, 2023 14:56 - 31 minutesMichelle Owen is joined by Harriet Drudge, Steph Yang and Michael Cox to reflect on the seventeenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Spain put a shaky end to their group stage behind them to thrash Switzerland 5-1 and book their place in the last eight. The Athletic’s Laia Cervello Herrero was at Eden Park in Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau and sent us her thoughts just after the final whistle. Japan continued their impressive form in this Women’s World Cup, putting in another statement per...
Germany out, Colombia & Morocco through
August 03, 2023 17:54 - 34 minutesMichelle Owen is joined by Tamerra Griffin and Harriet Drudge to reflect on the fifteenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Germany are the latest and biggest shock exit from this World Cup of the completely unexpected. The two time world champions, who were ranked second in the world going into this World Cup, could only draw with South Korea which saw Morocco and Colombia progress from Group H. The Athletic's Chloe Morgan was inside Brisbane stadium and here are her thoughts after...
Jamaica & South Africa progress, Brazil & Italy out
August 02, 2023 16:29 - 30 minutesMichelle Owen is joined by Jack Lang and Nick Miller to reflect on the fourteenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Jamaica make the knockout stages for the first time ever at the expense of Brazil in yet another earth shattering shock in this Women’s World Cup. The Reggae Girlz were joined by France in qualifying out of group F. England are still basking in their 6-1 win over China which saw them top Group D and secure a last 16 tie against Nigeria. The Athletic’s Jacob Whitehead ...
Lionesses beat China 6-1, USA scrape through and the Dutch and Danes both progress
August 01, 2023 16:48 - 31 minutesMichelle Owen is joined by The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur and Mark Carey to reflect on the thirteenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. The Lionesses came to life with a new system and world class performance from Lauren James who scored two and assisted three as England ran out 6-1 winners against China. Two Pernille Harder goals were enough to seal Denmark's place in the knockouts where they will face hosts Australia. The Ahletic's Meg Linehan drops in to give her thoughts on the US...
Australia & Nigeria through, Canada out, Japan hammer Spain
July 31, 2023 16:29 - 32 minutesMichelle Owen is joined by Caoimhe O’Neill and Nick Miller to reflect on the twelfth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Group B came to an end today with Australia and Nigeria going through at the expense of Canada. England will play one of Australia and Nigeria in the Last 16, if they qualify from Group D. The Athletic’s Chloe Morgan gives us the latest from The Lioness camp ahead of their final game against China tomorrow. Japan put four past Spain to qualify top of Group C with a ...
Colombia shock Germany, Switzerland and Norway qualify
July 30, 2023 15:39 - 34 minutesMichelle Owen is joined by Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang to reflect on the eleventh day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Colombia produced the shock of the tournament so far, beating one of the favourites Germany 2-1 in the final minutes of stoppage time. Group A came to an end today with Switzerland and Norway going through at the expense of co-hosts New Zealand the final round of group fixtures. And Morocco got their first even win at a Women’s World Cup by defeating South Korea 1-0....
Keira Walsh update, France beat Brazil, Sweden smash Italy
July 29, 2023 16:06 - 28 minutesMichelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur and Harriet Drudge to reflect on the tenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. We begin today’s episode with an update on the Lionesses, specifically news on the fitness of midfielder Keira Walsh. The Athletic’s Jacob Whitehead brings us the latest news. Title contenders France and Brazil took each other on in Group F with the French taking all three points near the end. Sweden put five past Italy, including multiple headers from golden boot ...
Walsh injury mars England win, China beat Haiti, Argentina & South Africa draw
July 28, 2023 15:58 - 30 minutesMichelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur, Duncan Alexander, and Michael Cox to bring you the very latest news on day nine of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. England followed up their 1-0 win over Haiti by repeating the same scoreline against Denmark, but the game was overshadowed by a serious-looking knee injury to midfield fulcrum Keira Walsh. Also in Group D, a Wang Shuang penalty was enough to see China beat Haiti, and the Group G match between Argentina and South Africa ended 2-2, wat...
Nigeria shock Australia, USA Netherlands draw, Portugal win
July 27, 2023 16:40 - 33 minutesMichelle Owen is joined by Caoimhe O’Neill and Chloe Morgan to reflect on the eighth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Nigeria shocked Australia by coming from behind to win 3-2 and blow Group B wide open. The first game of the day saw the USA and The Netherlands draw 1-1 in Wellington /Te Whanganui-a-Tara in Group E. The Athletic’s Meg Linehan shared her thoughts after the match. Portugal scored their first ever goals in a Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 win over Vietnam. This resu...
Ireland, Costa Rica & Zambia out. Spain & Japan progress
July 26, 2023 17:15 - 28 minutesMichelle Owen is joined by Caoimhe O’Neill and Duncan Alexander to reflect on the seventh day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. In Perth / Boorloo, Canada came from behind to defeat the Republic of Ireland which knocked The Girls In Green (Na Cailíní I Nglas) out of the competition. In Group C, Spain thrashed Zambia 5-0 to qualify for the last 16 and knock the African side out of the competition in the process. The Athletic’s Laia Cervelló Herrero was at the Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau sta...
Philippines shock New Zealand, Norway stumble against Switzerland, Colombia overcome South Korea
July 25, 2023 14:48 - 34 minutesMichelle Owen is joined by Chloe Morgan and Mark Carey to reflect on the sixth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. After their euphoric win over Norway in the opening game of this World Cup, New Zealand faced The Philippines looking to all but secure their place in the knockouts. But The World Cup debutants had other ideas and secured a surprise 1-0 victory against the Black Ferns in Group A. That result opened the door for Norway to recover from their bad start. They did not take it a...