Women's World Football Show
76 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWomen’s World Football Show is the longest-running podcast covering women’s soccer throughout the world. Discover the award-winning content that spotlights inspiring stories of the game’s leading women footballers, coaches, and influencers. Join us for exclusive interviews, bringing you closer to the game and learning more about your favorite players.
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Episode 228: Brandi Mitchell, Emma Hayes
June 09, 2024 21:24Episode 228 of Women’s World Football Show podcast features founder of San Diego Soccer Women Brandi Mitchell; And soundbites from USWNT Head Coach Emma Hayes On 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...
Episode 227: Ellen van Neerven
May 12, 2024 18:19On 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...
Episode 226: Matt Peek
March 23, 2024 22:07On 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: Don’t miss out on this...
Episode 225: 2024 NWSL College Draft
January 21, 2024 22:03Show Highlights: Time Stamps: Michelle Huitick – 8’ Ally Sentnor – 24’ Savvy King – 28’ Brecken Mozingo – 30 Reilyn Turner 31 Aly Lemos – 33’ Payton Linnehan – 34’ Kennedy Wesley – 37’ Croix Bethune – 41’ Ju’Reise Colon – 48’ Episode Links Listen to Simply Soccer on Apple Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simply-soccer/id1463908359 Follwo...
Episode 224: Becky Burleigh
January 10, 2024 18:08On 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...
Episode 223: Amanda Evans, Gisele Thompson, Angela Hucles Mangano
December 25, 2023 22:33Coach 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...
Episode 222: Megan Rapinoe, Ali Krieger, Christine Sinclair, Julie Ertz
December 03, 2023 14:08As 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...
Episode 221: Marie Margolius, Ayenda
August 24, 2023 19:19In 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 –...
Episode 220: Women’s World Cup Special, Sam Kerr, Millie Bright, Olga Carmona
August 22, 2023 01:40In 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...
Episode 219: Jean Duffy, Rebecca Ntsanwisi
July 09, 2023 23:03On 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 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...
Episode 218: Claire Emslie
June 05, 2023 02:35On 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...
Episode 217: Sydney Schneider
May 15, 2023 03:43On this episode, we welcome Jamaica Women’s National Team goalkeeper Sydney Schneider. We also hear from New Zealand Women’s National Team captain Ali Riley. Do you have a ‘guilty pleasure’ team you’ll be rooting for in the 2023 Women’s World Cup? New Zealand, Costa Rica, South Africa, Republic of Ireland, Argentina, Haiti, or Jamaica? Whether...
Episode 216: Nicole Douglas, Mark Parsons, Karen Issokson-Silver
April 25, 2023 02:07There’s a youth explosion in women’s football with a slu of young players making their way through the pro ranks. It’s fun, exciting, and is shaping the future of women’s soccer. On this episode, we welcome former Arizona State University star and current Washington Spirit rookie Nicole Douglas. We also hear from Spirit Head Coach...
Episode 215: Leslie Osborne
April 08, 2023 23:26How 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 National women’s Soccer League’s newest team in Northern California. The former USWNT midfielder brings a...
Episode 214: Leire Beitia, Jeremy Meyer
March 27, 2023 00:52How 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, PFC Málaga FC in the 5th division of Liga F in Spain is changing the model of how small regional teams operate. And they’re winning! We talk with 25-year...
Episode 213: Jaedyn Shaw, Casey Stoney, Loek van Zijl
March 12, 2023 16:57Everything is bigger in Texas – including girls soccer! Join us for an exclusive interview with San Diego Wave FC (and Texas native) Jaedyn Shaw. The young soccer phemon 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,...
Episode 212: Rebecca Holloway, Kim Bjorkegren, Bev Priestman, Laura Harvey, Tziarra King, Pia Sundhage
March 01, 2023 04:02It’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 fight for equality and its affect on the players at the national team level and club levels. A look at recent friendly tournaments Cup of Nations, SheBelieves Cup, Arnold...
Episode 211: Kate T. Parker, Lynn Williams, Mike Norris, Karina LeBlanc
February 08, 2023 20:23 - 75 BytesAs 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...
Episode 210: Ruth Harker
December 28, 2022 00:03Exclusive interview with Ruth Harker, legendary USWNT goalkeeper of the iconic 1985 inaugural national team 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...
Episode 209: Julie Foudy
November 28, 2022 21:53USWNT legend Julie Foudy is here to help us explore the USWNT’s history and cultural impact on society. 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,...
Episode 204: Danielle Étienne
June 12, 2022 22:52Women’s World Football Show, Episode 204 – Haiti Women’s National Team Midfielder Danielle Étienne Everyone loves an underdog! Whether they win or lose, they always inspire us to do our best even when the odds are stacked against us. But what happens when you’re always the underdog? How do you continue to to get back...
Episode 203: Imani Dorsey, Scott Parkinson, Alex Morgan, Erceg, Pickett
May 15, 2022 15:38Women’s World Football Show, Episode 203 – Imani Dorsey Scott Parkinson, Alex Morgan, Abby Erceg, Carson Pickett What does it mean to be a professional? And how does being a professional fit in with the concept of teamwork? On this episode, we hear from a few of the biggest stars in the NWSL who discuss...
Episode 202: Amanda Pérez-Murillo, Ana De Souza
April 10, 2022 22:01Women’s World Football Show, Episode 202 – Amanda Pérez-Murillo, Ana De Souza On this episode we’re exploring women’s football in the Concacaf regions of Latin America & The Caribbean with guests Club América midfielder Amanda Pérez-Murillo and founder of FutbolAce.com Ana De Souza. Plus there’s a subplot! Both guests share their experience of stepping outside...
Episode 201: Alex Morgan, Ali Riley, Sophia Smith, Emily Fox, Casey Stoney
February 28, 2022 06:31Women’s World Football Show, Episode 201 – Alex Morgan, Ali Riley, Sophia Smith, Emily Fox The women’s game is vibing all over the world – and boy do we need it! Regardless of where you are, you’ve probably been enjoying a women’s soccer tournament. Women’s football is on display in places like the USA, England,...
Episode 200: Shay Haddow, Ashley Hatch, Stephanie Labbé
January 23, 2022 23:50Women’s World Football Show, Episode 200 – Shay Haddow, Ashley Hatch, Stephanie Labbé 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...
Episode 199: Ashlyn Harris, Ali Krieger, Erin McLeod, Laura Harvey, College Draft Picks
December 28, 2021 22:58Women’s World Football Show, Episode 199 – Ashlyn Harris, Ali Krieger, Erin McLeod, Laura Harvey, College Draft Picks 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...
Episode 198: Angela Hucles Mangano
November 15, 2021 14:52Women’s World Football Show, Episode 198 – Features an exclusive interview with Angel City FC VP of Player Development & Operations Angela Hucles Mangano The year 2020 is one we’ll never forget. But through it all, one ray of light was cast on women’s soccer fans when it was announced on July 21, 2020 that...
Episode 197: Carli Lloyd Special
November 01, 2021 01:19Women’s World Football Show, Episode 197 – Features Soundbites from USWNT Legend Carli Lloyd; USWNT Head Coach Vlatko Andonovski and Defender Andi Sullivan Tuesday, October 26, 2021 USWNT hosts Korea Republic at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was a historical night because it was the final game in a USA jersey for Carli...
Episode 196: Amy Sayer
September 28, 2021 01:52Women’s World Football Show, Episode 196 – Featuring Amy Sayer, Australia Women’s National Team and Stanford University Midfielder The last time Amy Sayer was on our show was in 2018 when she was only 16-years old. Now all grown up and attending Stanford University in California, Amy is really making a name for herself in...
Episode 195: NWSL Update, Jackie Gutierrez, Laura Harvey
August 29, 2021 16:24Women’s World Football Show, Episode 195 – NWSL Season 9 Update featuring Founder of WomenKickBalls.com Jackie Gutierrez; Plus Press Conference Soundbites from OL Reign Head Coach Laura Harvey We’re checking in on the NWSL with Founder & Editor at WomenKickBalls.com Jackie Gutierrez. Plus, Laura Harvey is BACK in the league & she addresses the media...
Episode 194: Tokyo 2020 Olympic Gold Medal Special
August 08, 2021 17:43Women’s World Football Show, Episode 194 – Tokyo 2020 Olympic Gold Medal Special, featuring News Anchor at 660 News Calgary, Sports Journalist & Women’s Sports Advocate Sandra Prusina On this Olympic Special Wrap-up episode, we welcome long-time friend of the show and news anchor at 660 News in Calgary, Sandra Prusina to talk about the...
Episode 193: Tokyo 2020 Olympics Special
July 12, 2021 04:55Women’s World Football Show, Episode 193 – Tokyo 2020 Olympics Special, featuring soundbites from Megan Rapinoe, Becky Sauerbrunn, Crystal Dunn, Vlatko Andonovski, Desiree Scott, and Shelina Zadorsky On this Olympic Special episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the Tokyo 2020 squads – the teams, the groups, the players to watch and more! Plus we’ll...
Episode 192: Laura Harvey
June 21, 2021 15:32Women’s World Football Show, Episode 192 Features exclusive interviews with USWNT U-20 Head Coach Laura Harvey and youth soccer coach Scott McDoniel; plus soundbites from President of San Diego NWSL Jill Ellis; and USWNT stars Becky Sauerbrunn and Kristie Mewis On this episode we’re exploring women in coaching and leadership with some of the best...
Episode 191: Haley Kopmeyer, David Copeland-Smith
May 17, 2021 01:10Women’s World Football Show, Episode 191 spotlights The Soccer Show with former professional goalkeeper Haley Kopmeyer and founder of Beast Mode Soccer David Copeland-Smith What do you get when you mix a former professional women’s soccer player with one of the world’s most renown trainers in the women’s game and throw them in front of...
Episode 190: Jennifer Cudjoe
May 02, 2021 16:40Women’s World Football Show, Episode 190 features an exclusive interview with NJ/NY Gotham FC and Ghana Women’s National Team midfielder Jennifer Cudjoe Her story is an original – a tale that is seldom told of a youngster from the Western Region of Ghana who developed a love of football and a dream to be the...
Episode 189: Joanna Lohman
April 11, 2021 22:46Women’s World Football Show, Episode 189 features an exclusive interview with former USWNT midfielder and Washington Spirit icon Joanna Lohman. Joanna Lohman has taken all the lessons she’s learned in her 16-year career and hundreds of stories from professional women soccer players and produced one of the most anticipated books of the year. Here to...
Episode 188: Damon Wilson, Carrie Taylor
March 28, 2021 19:23Women’s World Football Show, Episode 188 features interviews with players champions: Damon Wilson, Founder & CEO of Wilson Management Alliance; and Carrie Taylor, Managing Director of the new North American professional women’s soccer league. For many of us, women footballers are our champions. But when it comes to player support and opportunities, who are the...
Episode 187: Jenna McCormick, Cheryl Downes
March 14, 2021 21:50Women’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 As a fan of women’s soccer, what fascinates you most about the players? No matter what attribute you admire about these amazing women footballers, Jenna McCormick embodies just about all of...
Episode 186: Lauren Silver
February 28, 2021 15:50Women’s World Football Show, Episode 186 features an exclusive interview with Jamaica Women’s National Team defender Lauren Silver Jamaica Women’s National Team defender, business owner, entrepreneur, and success coach Lauren Silver shares her life story in this inspiring hour-long conversation. From her days at University of Florida to traveling the world playing soccer for club...
Episode 185: Lucy Parker, Sophie Schmidt, Megan Oyster
February 15, 2021 02:05Women’s World Football Show, Episode 185 features an exclusive interview with UCLA defender Lucy Parker; with soundbites from Canada Women’s National Team midfielder Sophie Schmidt and Houston Dash defender Megan Oyster There’s something about starting anew! Whether its a new year, a new season, a new semester, or a new job, it’s always a time...
Episode 184: Megan Rapinoe, Carli Lloyd, Catarina Macario
February 01, 2021 02:48Women’s World Football Show, Episode 184 features soundbites from US Women’s National Team Players Megan Rapinoe, Carli Lloyd and Catarina Macario It’s a new year and a new day for women’s football, and what better way to head into the year than to hear from some of our favorite USWNT players we haven’t seen in...
Episode 183: Christy Holly
January 11, 2021 02:06Women’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...
Episode 182: Esmeralda Negron
December 21, 2020 03:37Women’s World Football Show, Episode 182 features an exclusive interview with ATA Football Co-Founder and General Manager Esmeralda Negron It’s the last show of 2020! Some of our usual seasonal traditions may look a little different this year, so we’re bringing a little joy with Episode 182, featuring an inspirational interview with ATA Co-Founder Esmeralda...
Episode 181: Arianna Criscione, Christen Press, Bev Priestman
November 30, 2020 01:18Women’s World Football Show, Episode 181 features an exclusive interview with Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Arianna Criscione; soundbites from USWNT striker Christen Press; and Canada Women’s Soccer Head Coach Bev Priestman WARNING: We’re spreading some positive vibes on Episode 181! If you’re up to the challenge, we hope you stay tuned in to experience one of...
Episode 180: Lindsey Horan, Abby Dahlkemper, Lynn Williams, Sophia Smith
November 09, 2020 01:09Women’s World Football Show, Episode 180 features soundbites from US Women’s National Team Players Lindsey Horan, Sophia Smith, Lynn Williams and Abby Dahlkemper With the COVID pandemic still raging and the USA presidential elections, it’s an interesting (and STRESSFUL) time in the world. Thank goodness for women’s football! On this episode we catch up with...
Episode 179: Shae Yanez, Girls on the Ball, Marios Christos Sfantos
October 11, 2020 23:11Women’s World Football Show, Episode 179 features an exclusive with London City Lionesses Goalkeeper Shae Yanez; football journalists and founders of Girls on the Ball – Rachel O’Sullivan and Sophie Downey; and co-founder of Athens Women’s Football Summit Marios Christos Sfantos The world is converging on England to play in the FA WSL. On this...
Episode 178: Grace Asantewaa, Woso Maniacs, Sumani Basirudeen
September 21, 2020 02:04Women’s World Football Show, Episode 178 features a special Ghana spotlight with Ghana Women’s National Football Team midfielder Grace Asantewaa; Woso Maniacs podcast founders and hosts Ewurama and Afua; and Ghana Premier League’s Northern Ladies FC head coach Sumani Basirudeen Are you ready to travel to West Africa to the diverse country of Ghana? On...
Episode 177: Australia Special with Cheryl Downes
September 02, 2020 16:30Women’s World Football Show, Episode 177 features a special Australia spotlight with in-depth analysis by Beyond 90 Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief Cheryl Downes. When FIFA announced that the Women’s World Cup 2023™ will be staged in Australia and New Zealand, elation was felt around the globe. Not only is this monumental event important to the two...
Episode 176: Morgan Weaver
August 09, 2020 23:51Women’s World Football Show, Episode 176 features an exclusive interview with Portland Thorns FC forward Morgan Weaver; plus soundbites from Thorns head coach Mark Parsons; Houston Dash players Rachel Daly and Shea Groom There is so much to be excited about for the future of women’s football’s – the future players, teams, tournaments and many...
Episode 175: Denise O’Sullivan
July 19, 2020 22:28Women’s World Football Show, Episode 175 features an exclusive interview with North Carolina Courage and Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team midfielder Denise O’Sullivan; plus soundbites from North Carolina defender Abby Erceg and head coach Paul Riley. What happens when the king gets knocked off the throne? In the case of the NWSL champions North...