Full Time Europe: A show about women's football
241 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month 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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Episodes
Australia & Nigeria through, Canada out, Japan hammer Spain
July 31, 2023 16:29 - 33 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 - 35 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 - 30 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 - 31 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 - 35 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 - 29 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 - 36 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...
Germany and Brazil deliver thrashings, Italy overcome Argentina
July 24, 2023 16:39 - 31 minutesMichelle Owen is joined by Jack Lang and Nick Miller to reflect on the fifth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Germany gave African Cup of Nations finalists Morocco a rough introduction to World Cup football in Group H at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne / Naarm. In Group F, the final match of the day saw Copa America champions Brazil enter the tournament against another tournament debutant Panama. And the day’s action started with Italy scoring a late winner against Ar...
France draw with Jamaica and Netherlands and Sweden win
July 23, 2023 15:30 - 32 minutesMichelle Owen is joined by Tamerra Griffin in Adelaide and The Athletic's Harriet Drudge in the Allianz Stadium in Sydney to reflect on the fourth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Jamaica got a historic point against France, despite their captain Khadija "Bunny" Shaw being sent off for two yellow cards. Plus Jay Harris explains the off pitch struggles the Reggae Girlz have faced. The Netherlands saw off a spirited Portugal side with Stefanie van der Gragt's first-half goal enough to g...
England, Denmark and USA win as Japan thrash Zambia
July 22, 2023 15:35 - 33 minutesMichelle Owen is joined by Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur to reflect on the third day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, plus hear from France midfielder Kenza Dali and the Athletic's Stephanie Yang. England beat a spirited Haiti 1-0 in Brisbane with Georgia Stanway converting a re-taken penalty. Denmark left it late with their 1-0 win over China in the other game in Group D. The favourites USA get off to a winning start with a brace and an assist for Sophia Smith and Stephanie Yang gives...
Spain win, Canada and Nigeria draw, Switzerland off the mark
July 21, 2023 13:34 - 30 minutesMichelle Owen is joined by Chloe Morgan and Melanie Anzidei to reflect on the second day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Spain gave Costa Rica a bit of a humbling in the opening game of Group C. The Athletic’s Laia Cervelló Herrero gives us her post match thoughts having watched from a rain soaked Wellington Regional Stadium in New Zealand. Earlier in the day in Group A, Switzerland defeated World Cup debutants the Philippines 2-0. And the day’s action started with Nigeria drawing 0-...
New Zealand shock Norway, Australia overcome Ireland
July 20, 2023 15:57 - 30 minutesMichelle Owen is joined by Mark Carey and Caoimhe O’Neill to reflect on the first day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Both co-hosts came out of the first round of fixtures with 1-0 wins. New Zealand began Group A with a shock win over Norway and their star-studded forward line. In Group B, it took a second half penalty for Australia to overcome The Republic of Ireland’s strong defensive resistance. Plus Michael Cox gives us his thoughts post-match from Stadium Australia in Sydney. Pro...
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Preview
July 13, 2023 15:00 - 42 minutesMichelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur, Meg Linehan and Michael Cox to give you the perfect preview guide to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. We run through every single group to give you all you need to know going into the tournament. Will the USA retain their crown or will European champions England end the dominance of the USWNT? Or will it be our panel’s surprise pick as favourites who bring the trophy home? Will the likes of Haiti or South Africa be a surprise package? And whi...
Two is Barcelona's magic number
June 05, 2023 19:17 - 42 minutesLynsey Hooper is with Raphael Honigstein, Michael Cox and Laia Cervello to discuss the Champions League final and more. Reaction from Keira Walsh and Lucy Bronze, plus... how did Barcelona do it? Why is the number two so important? And what does this all mean for Wolfsburg’s future? And we look ahead to the World Cup with reaction to the England and Germany squads as well as the drama around player release dates and broadcast deals. Producer: Sophie Penney WHAT’S WHEN? PART 1 - Cha...
Chelsea champions, Reading relegated and Ona Batlle exclusive
May 29, 2023 19:04 - 58 minutesLynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Harriet Drudge to discuss the WSL season finale including reaction from Chelsea superfan Kerrie Evans. Plus a clip from an exclusive interview with Ona Batlle from The Athletic’s Katie Whyatt. Lynsey looks back on the season with FA’s Director of the Women’s Professional Game, Kelly Simmons. And The Athletic’s Laia Cervello joins us to preview the Champions League final. Producer: Sophie Penney WHAT’S WHEN? PART 1 - WSL Title (1.00) Player of t...
Down to the wire
May 22, 2023 12:49 - 48 minutesLynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur and Michael Cox after late WSL drama means it will all be decided on the last weekend of the season. Join us as we chat about Roebuck’s red, Eriksson’s elation and Reading’s regret. We react to Lyon winning their league for the 16th time - how do you solve a problem like the French league? Plus, The Athletic’s Meg Linehan and Steph Yang take a closer look at Michele Kang’s historic move in women’s football business - the new global m...
Backflips, stats and gaming with Man City's Casparij
May 15, 2023 15:41 - 55 minutesLynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur and Carl Anka to react to the FA Cup final and more. Manchester City’s Kerstin Casparij talks about gaming with producer Sophie ahead of the big Manchester derby. We chat about statistics in the women’s game with Steph Harries, Managing Director of the Women’s Sports Group who worked for stats company Opta/Perform when the WSL first launched. Plus, we preview the huge week coming up in the WSL where the title and relegation battles c...
Bouncy castles, doppelgangers and a Man United exclusive
May 08, 2023 13:52 - 51 minutesLynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Ali Rampling and producer Sophie Penney for your latest women’s football update after a dramatic result for Manchester City tipped the title race. Manchester United’s Hayley Ladd and Maya Le Tissier join us to talk about women's-fit boots and chasing that WSL trophy. The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur gives us the low down as Lyon say au revoir to pioneer Jean-Michel Aulas. Plus a look ahead to the FA Cup final at a sold out Wembley. Producers: Sophie...
Breaking records and hearts at Arsenal
May 02, 2023 15:58 - 48 minutesThis Athletic Women's Football Podcast is a little bit special as we come to you from Emirates stadium following a record breaking match as Arsenal exited the Champions League following a last minute winner for Wolfsburg to set up a final against Barcelona. So join us at Arsenal for the biggest and best analysis in the women's game. Hear exclusive interviews with Faye White and Kenza Dali, get the best analysis with Michael Cox, Chloe Morgan, and Charlotte Harpur. All that plus interviews wit...
In conversation with Mary Earps
April 28, 2023 15:27 - 26 minutesIn this special bonus episode, Carl Anka and Charlotte Harpur speak to Manchester United's Euro-winning goalkeeper Mary Earps about keeping clean sheets, being on the cusp of an historic league and cup double, tap dancing to Pop Goes The Weasel and plenty more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Roses, a top ACL surgeon and surprise back 5s
April 24, 2023 16:57 - 50 minutesLynsey Hooper is with The Athletic trio of Charlotte Harpur, Michael Cox and Laia Cervello for your latest women’s football show. We react to Leah Williamson’s devastating ACL injury and speak exclusively to consultant knee surgeon Andy Williams about the science behind the issue. We talk tactics as we dissect the Champions League semi-final first legs. And have our title race predictions changed after the week’s results? Producer: Sophie Penney WHAT’S WHEN? PART 1 - ACL Williamso...
Slobberknocker, a Wrexham exclusive and Barcelona's high bar
April 17, 2023 15:49 - 47 minutesAnne-Marie Batson is with a host of Athletic voices for your latest women’s football fix. Wrexham’s star goalkeeper Delyth Morgan chats to us for an exclusive interview after securing promotion to the top Welsh league for their movie star owners. Carl Anka and Harriet Drudge have a close look at Manchester United’s forwards after the tense FA Cup victory over Brighton. And Charlotte Harpur, Art de Roche and Laia Cervello look ahead to the Champions League semi-finals. Producer: Sophie...
'Lionesses? Who are they?' - Getting inner-city teenagers on board
April 10, 2023 23:00 - 52 minutesLynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Chloe Morgan and Charlotte Harpur for your women’s football fix. Keira Walsh reacts to the Finalissima. Plus, should Brazil have played with a back 5? And why did England change the penalty taking order? We dissect all that and more with The Athletic’s Michael Cox and Brazilian journalist Julia Belas. And Ceylon Andi Hickman from Football Beyond Borders chats with us about their new report about whether the Lionesses’ Euros win actually inspired inner-c...
McCabe's holey boot, Frida's freedom and inclusive leagues
April 05, 2023 08:12 - 55 minutesLynsey Hooper and The Athletic’s Arsenal reporter Art de Roche are here to take you through this week’s women’s football drama from the title race to the Champions League. Plus The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur joins us to Chelsea’s dramatic win over Lyon, with some comments from ex-England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley on Berger’s brilliance. And we chat to Helen Hardy, Hannah Thornley and Alex McKevitt about the inclusive grassroot leagues and clubs centered around welcoming cisgender women, ...
Title race bets, Chelsea players' plane and Merricks
March 27, 2023 18:27 - 50 minutesLynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur and Ali Rampling for our latest show after a big women’s football weekend. In an exclusive interview Brighton’s interim manager Amy Merricks flags lack of female coaches and calls for change. Plus, how will the top four finish? How’d you solve a problem like Spurs? And should Liverpool’s goal have been chalked off? Ex-Spurs goalkeeper and now The Athletic’s Women’s Football Editor, Chloe Morgan, joins us to chat about the North Londo...
Is this real life? Is this just fantasy?
March 20, 2023 18:32 - 47 minutesLynsey Hooper is with The Athletic's Harriet Drudge and Sarah Shephard for your latest women's football fix after the FA Cup weekend where Lewes hosted giants Man United and Villa shocked Man City. Why isn't there an official women's fantasy football? We chat to El Bill from ShePlays who have set up their own fantasy league. She tells us about the struggles to find stats and why you shouldn't pick Leah Williamson. Plus ahead of El Clasico and Bayern against Wolfsburg, Alina Ruprecht update...
Chelsea return to the top, Bunny Shaw scores goals, and criticisms of Canada Soccer
March 13, 2023 18:16 - 58 minutesJoining Lynsey Hooper this week to go through the latest news and developments in the women's game it's The Athletic's Michael Cox and Bristol City coach Anita Asante. This week the team react to Chelsea returning to the top of the league, despite not being at their best, they discuss Leah Williamson's best position, and give some much overdue hype and praise to Man City's Bunny Shaw. Plus we speak with The Athletic's Steph Yang for the latest with the Canada Soccer hearings, and Charlotte Ha...
Gunners Glory, French Crisis and International Women's Day Allies
March 06, 2023 18:33 - 54 minutesLynsey Hooper is joined by Leeds United legend and broadcasting superstar Lucy Ward and The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur to analyse the Conti Cup final, the crisis in the French team, International Women’s Day Allies and so much more. We hear from Anton Toloui on what he thinks “ally” means, how much the landscape has changed for women in football, changing stereotypes and his broadcasting bugbears. Charlotte explains what went down at the Financial Times’ Business of Football Summit includi...
Taking the onus off Jonas and fixing the internet
February 27, 2023 23:11 - 53 minutesLynsey Hooper is with ex-WSL defender turned PFA women’s football EDI officer, Fern Whelan and The Athletic’s Art De Roche for your weekly women’s football update. What let Arsenal down against Chelsea? Perfect protest timing from France’s star players? And are the right people leading the new group deciding the future of women’s football? Plus producer Sophie chats about tailoring artificial intelligence to fight online abuse towards female athletes specifically and clearing the internet...
Clark Cup, Cameroon and Cymru
February 20, 2023 20:46 - 55 minutesLynsey Hooper is with ex-England captain Faye White and The Athletic duo of Charlotte Harpur and Michael Cox to talk Lionesses, Ona Batlle, Super League and much more. Leah Williamson tells us what she thinks of switching into midfield. Plus, Italian journalist Lucia Pirola gives us the low down on Italy. We get an African update from the World Cup qualifiers courtesy of journalist Alasdair Howorth. And ahead of the FA Cup 5th round, we talk prize money with Michele Adams MBE, the Cha...
The gloves are off
February 13, 2023 20:47 - 53 minutesLynsey Hooper is here for a goalkeeping special with ex-England and Manchester City keeper Karen Bardsley and former Tottenham and Crystal Palace keeper Chloe Morgan. Liverpool goalkeeper Rachael Laws joins us to chat about the psychology behind the position. And join us to discuss the latest WSL action. Was it a red card for Toone? Why is there so much goalkeeper rotation in the WSL right now? Can we measure a goalkeeper’s success in terms of clean sheets? Producer: Sophie Penney WHAT...
Been there, done that, couldn't get the t-shirt
February 06, 2023 20:36 - 55 minutesLynsey Hooper is with ex-Arsenal and England player Rachel Yankey and The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur to take you through the dramatic draws of the WSL weekend and the tasty transfers. Listen in to hear about the time Lauren James joined Arsenal senior training at 14 years old and stunned Rachel Yankey. Charlotte tells us about the PSG player charged with assault who still got signed in the transfer window. Plus, even been frustrated you couldn’t buy a women’s shirt? We chat about the g...
Russo to Arsenal? Plus Pennock on causing an FA Cupset
January 30, 2023 19:41 - 55 minutesLynsey Hooper is with former Spurs captain Jenna Schillaci and freelance women’s football writer for outlets such as the i newspaper and World Soccer, Glenn Moore. Join us to discuss all the weekend’s FA Cup action, transfers and much more. Plus The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur jumps on to chat about David Ornstein’s exclusive on Arsenal offering a world record fee for Alessia Russo. The goalscorer in the big upset of the weekend, Birmingham’s Jade Pennock, reacts to netting against Everto...
Hashtag United and time to bring back the summer league?
January 23, 2023 19:57 - 1 hourLynsey Hooper is with ex-Lioness Laura Bassett and The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur to chat about the women's football action (or inaction) this week, from frozen pitches to data and pregnancy. Plus we discuss whether El Clasico is a real rivalry in the women's game with The Athletic's Laia Cervello, and why Barcelona didn't get a medal ceremony after winning the Super Cup. And we're joined by the FA Cup top scorer Sammy Rowland from fourth tier Hashtag United, ahead of the WSL clubs enter...
2023 begins with a derby, maternity and Flaherty
January 16, 2023 18:57 - 46 minutesLynsey Hooper is back as the WSL kicks off for 2023. She's joined by former Arsenal and England captain Faye White and The Athletic's Michael Cox. Join us to hear from Leah Williamson, Fran Kirby and Ella Toone, as we discuss the London derby, United moving up to second, maternity, awards and much more. WHAT'S WHEN? Part 1 - Arsenal 1 - 1 Chelsea (04.15) Part 2a - Manchester United 6 - 0 Liverpool (19.30) Part 2b - Gilly Flaherty retirement (24.00) Part 3a - WSL round-up West Ham 0 - 1 ...
Frosty derbies, Liverpool's Beard and 2022 awards
December 12, 2022 20:52 - 1 hourLynsey Hooper is with Manchester United's Aoife Mannion and football writer Carrie Dunn for the WSL Christmas finale, ACL injuries and 2022 awards. Plus in an exclusive interview Liverpool manager Matt Beard reflects on the past year for the newly promoted side. And the Co-Founder and CEO of the Women's Sports Trust Tammy Parlour joins us to share just how much women's sport has grown in the past decade. All wrapped up with an end of year montage! Producer: Sophie Penney WHAT'S WHEN? ...
Big boots to fill
December 05, 2022 19:18 - 53 minutesLynsey Hooper is with former Australia player Alicia Ferguson-Cook and Tim Stillman to chat about the weekend's WSL action and more. Why are women still wearing men's fit boots? Is this causing injuries? And what's the solution? Find out more as we chat to Laura Youngson, co-founder of Ida Sports, and podiatric surgeon Dr Karli Richards. Plus, have a go at our quiz. It's all about the men's World Cup stats that forget about the women. WHAT'S WHEN? Quiz on World Cup stats that forgot about...
Queen of the Jungle Jill and Howay the Lasses
November 28, 2022 18:51 - 49 minutesMatt Davies-Adams is with ex-Lioness and current Bristol City coach Anita Asante, as well as sports broadcaster Anne-Marie Batson. Join us as we chat about Jill Scott the Queen of the Jungle, One Love armbands, European results and life at Bristol City. Plus we talk record breaking attendances with Newcastle United's Head of Women's Football, Su Cumming, and manager Becky Langley. Producer: Sophie Penney WHAT'S WHEN? Queen of the Jungle (1.00) One Love (4.30) Champions League (9.30) Big...
Buchanan and a place in the stadium: home or away?
November 21, 2022 18:41 - 54 minutesLynsey Hooper is with former England and Arsenal captain Faye White and The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur to take you through a big WSL weekend and more. An exclusive interview with Chelsea's 5 times Champions League winner Kadeisha Buchanan. And we chat about away ends and big stadiums with Football Supporters Association Women's Game Network Manager Debs Dilworth. Plus, what more could Arsenal have done against United? Is Zelem underrated? And how do you hit a strike like Cuthbert's? Prod...
Park, pregnancy and Moroccan delight
November 14, 2022 18:55 - 47 minutesEngland and Arsenal centurion Rachel Yankey is with Matt Davies-Adams and The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur to discuss England’s win over Japan. Rachel reacts to comments from Everton's Toni Duggan about her pregnancy and suggests more clubs need to think about. Plus Alasdair Howorth joins us after the African Women’s Champions League final. Producer: Sophie Penney WHAT’S WHEN ? Part 1 - England 4 - 0 Japan (1.00) Part 2 - Diversity comments (14.30) Part 3 - CAF Women’s Champions League wi...
Rain, Spain and United's pain
November 07, 2022 21:21 - 52 minutesLynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Nancy Frostick and freelance football writer Rich Laverty to take you through the weekend’s WSL action and more. Should players be appealing more for penalties? Why is the weather still getting in the way? And a Championship catch up. Plus we get the El Clasico lowdown from Spanish journalist Bea Redondo. WHAT'S WHEN? Part 1 - Manchester United 1 - 3 Chelsea (3.15) Part 2 - West Ham 4 - 5 Brighton (13.15) Part 3a - Other results (17.00) Part 3b - W...
Neville's magic, Rowe's rescue and better boots
October 31, 2022 23:57 - 57 minutesLynsey Hooper is with ex-Lioness Laura Bassett and The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur to discuss the weekend's dramatic WSL action and more. Plus exclusive interviews with the two stars of the weekend Tottenham's Ashleigh Neville and Reading's Rachel Rowe. Listen as players demand better boots and Bass shares her favourite childhood award story. WHAT'S WHEN? Part 1: Brighton 0 - 8 Tottenham ft. Ash Neville exclusive (3.00) Part 2: Reading 2 -1 Leicester City ft. Rachel Rowe exclusive (20...
BONUS: Beth Mead exclusive
October 31, 2022 21:24 - 59 minutesBeth Mead, European Champion and Ballon D'Or runner-up, sits down with Lynsey Hooper for an exclusive interview ahead of the release of her new book Lioness: My Journey to Glory. Plus Lynsey catches up with the ghost writer of the book, The Athletic's Katie Whyatt for some behind the scenes insight into creating the book. Producer: Sophie Penney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meet the next generation
October 24, 2022 20:44 - 1 hourLynsey Hooper is with sports broadcaster Anne-Marie Batson, plus women’s football journalist and expert in all things Scandinavian, Mia Eriksson to take you through the weekend’s WSL action and the World Cup draw. Anne-Marie talks about what makes fellow Jamaican Bunny Shaw so good. Mia puts her Norway hat on to give us the lowdown on Arsenal’s new star Frida Maanum. And we hear reactions to the World Cup draw from journalists around the world: Alicia Ferguson on Australia, Julien Laurens on...
Red cards and period dramas
October 17, 2022 18:26 - 49 minutesLynsey Hooper is joined by former Lioness and Manchester City goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and The Athletic's Art de Roche to digest the weekend's WSL action and more. Join us as we talk about all the issues of the week from red cards to online abuse and endometriosis. Plus Isabelle Chauzy from the charity Bloomsbury Football tells us all about their workshops breaking the taboo on periods for young footballers. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Reading 0 - 1 Arsenal (3.30) PART 2 - Aston Villa 1 - 2 West ...
So VAR so good for the Lionesses with Eni Aluko
October 10, 2022 19:56 - 48 minutesEni Aluko, Angel City Sporting Director and former Lioness, joins Lynsey Hooper and The Athletic’s UK and U.S. football reporters Charlotte Harpur and Meg Linehan for this one. All fresh from Wembley they digest the European Champions’ victory over the World Champions, marred by the Yates abuse report. Charlotte speaks to Millie Bright, Georgia Stanway and Rachel Daly after the match. Plus we look ahead to the WSL weekend to come and we play buy one, bench one, sell one with the Ballon D’Or...
England vs USA excuse-off and where is my cap?
October 03, 2022 17:55 - 56 minutesLynsey Hooper is joined by former Lioness Laura Bassett and The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur for Black History Month shout outs, a Conti Cup round up and Champions League draw reaction. Plus The Athletic’s Meg Linehan joins us for a preview of the big England v USA game at Wembley on Friday. And we speak to Jeannie Allott who scored in England women’s first official game in 1972 at just 15 years old. That's before she travels to Wembley to get her official cap 50 years later. Finally, Jen Be...
Spain's pain, Houghton's heartbreak and some dominant derby displays
September 27, 2022 15:35 - 57 minutesLynsey Hooper rounds up the week in women's football with Arsenal legend Kelly Smith and The Athletic's Art de Roché. Records tumbled in the second week of the WSL and there were thrilling derby results at Anfield and The Emirates. Meanwhile, title holders Chelsea are off the mark in their league campaign and Aston Villa continued their great start. We react to injured England captain Steph Houghton's frank admission after she spent a "bittersweet" summer watching her England teammates triump...
Vivstenius, opening day shocks & playing against the boys
September 20, 2022 21:14 - 58 minutesLynsey Hooper is joined by ex-England and Man City goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and The Athletic Women’s Football Reporter Charlotte Harpur as the WSL finally gets underway. It’s a weekend full of shocks as champions Chelsea lose to newly promoted Liverpool and depleted Man City lose a seven-goal thriller at Villa, as Gareth Taylor pleads for patience. Beth Mead is back up to speed as Arsenal lay down a marker in the title race. Karen tells us what it’s like playing against the academy boys as...
Postponements, pitch invasions & Jen Beattie
September 12, 2022 18:21 - 53 minutesLynsey Hooper is joined by ex-England and Arsenal captain Faye White and The Athletic Women’s Football Reporter Charlotte Harpur for this one. Join us for an exclusive interview with Arsenal and Scotland’s Jen Beattie. Plus, should the big WSL opening weekend have been postponed? Behind the scenes of Keira Walsh’s big transfer with The Athletic’s Pol Ballus. Journalist Bea Redondo explains why Spanish teams turned up for games this weekend but they were all called off. And Charlotte tells us...