Women’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 hear from USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski and soundbites from USWNT stars Megan Rapinoe, Becky Sauerbrunn, and Crystal Dunn; and Canada WNT defenders Desiree Scott, & Shelina Zadorsky.

Vlatko Andonovski

The USWNT manager talks about his Olympic roster. What went into his selections, such as Julie Ertz, Tobin Heath, and Carli Lloyd. The coach also talks about some of the attributes he looks in his players, the biggest challenges of the tournament and more! (13′)

Megan Rapinoe, Becky Sauerbrunn, Crystal Dunn

USWNT stars Megan Rapinoe, Becky Sauerbrunn, and Crystal Dunn sit down in a press conference presented by the International Olympic Committee. And we have all the highlights for you from this very spirited conversation with three of the biggest names on the squad. (22′)

Desiree Scott and Shelina Zadorsky

The veteran Canada Women’s National Team defenders share journey to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, their past Olympic moments, the youth on the squad and more. (54′)

Episode Links:

Diana Matheson game-winning goal in the 2012 Olympics – https://youtu.be/FlE9zCiWYEI

Diana Matheson on Episode 67: https://wwfshow.com/2016/02/21/diana-matheson/

Beyond 90 USA preview: https://beyond90.com.au/team-preview-usa

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Photos Courtesy of: International Olympic Committee

Original Broadcast Date: July 7, 2021

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