Episode 219: Jean Duffy, Rebecca Ntsanwisi

On 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 Review, the Somerville Journal, the Stamford Advocate, and WBUR Cognoscenti. Jean shares her story of how a group of soccer grannies in South Africa inspired her to tell their stories.

Rebecca “Beka” Ntsanwisi is a humanitarian hero who found a way to use soccer as a vehicle for change. Listen in as Beka shares how soccer changed her life, improved her health, built communities, and inspired a new generation of women soccer players. (13″)

Episode Links

Learn more about The Soccer Grannies at https://www.soccergrannies.com/

Visit Jean Duffy’s website and learn more about her book at https://jeanduffy.com/grannies/

Support the Soccer Grannies on GoFundMe – https://www.gofundme.com/f/score-one-for-south-africas-soccer-grannies

Check out the award-winning, documentary about the Soccer Grannies – https://www.journeyman.tv/film/7404/soccer-grannies

Purchase the book – https://www.amazon.com/Soccer-Grannies-South-African-Inspire/dp/1538170175/ref=sr_1_1

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Blog at wwfshowblog.com

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Photo Courtesy of Jean Duffy

Original Broadcast Date: July 9, 2023

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by Jean Duffy.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

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Episode 218: Claire Emslie

On 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 us – from a small town in Scotland to the USA to England to the World Cup and back to the USA – it’s been a wild ride one she wasn’t expecting.

A true footballer, Claire’s exceptional career has led her to play NCAA D1 soccer in the USA to scoring Scotland’s first-ever goal in the Women’s World Cup. Claire is here to share her extraordinary football journey with us and you do not want to miss it! (16’)

Plus Angel City FC head coach Freya Coombe shares her thoughts and expectations on Claire Emslie. (10’’)

Episode Links

Follow Claire Emslie on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/emslie_22/

Watch Claire’s goal vs. England in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup – https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/H3BWLUskykqI3-Ly9jBaIg

Watch Claire’s Olimpico vs. OL Reign – https://youtu.be/Z_i486DhLD4

Watch highlights from the 2023 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final – https://youtu.be/q8_l9OShHLg

Visiting California, before you do, watch Patty’s YouTube Show Mission California –  https://mission-california.com/

More WWFShow Links:

Twitter – https://twitter.com/WWFShow

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/wwfshow/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/WomensWorldFootballShow/

Blog at wwfshowblog.com.

Listen to Women’s World Football Show on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Spreaker, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, Castbox, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and direct from our website at www.WWFShow.com.

Photo Courtesy of Angel City FC

Original Broadcast Date: June 6, 2023

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by Claire Emslie and Lisa Goldberg from Angel City FC.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

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Episode 217: Sydney Schneider

On 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 or not they’re your country’s team, we still love rooting for the underdog – it’s what makes this game fun.

On this episode, we welcome fan-favorite goalkeeper Sydney Schneider! Listen in as Sydney shares her football journey, her experience as the go-to goalkeeper for everyone’s favorite underdog team, Jamaica Women’s National Team, and her experience playing for her current club team Sparta Prague in Fortuna Liga. 

If you followed Sydney’s career from UNC Wilmington to the NWSL, you’ll want to catch up with her and find out what to expect this summer in Australia. If you don’t know much about the star goalkeeper for the Reggae Girlz, this is the interview for you!  (14’)

Keeping in line with the underdog mentality, we hear from New Zealand captain Ali Riley as she discusses her Football Ferns and what they need to do to progress through a very tough group stage. Ali is always fun to hear from and never at a loss for words. (1:06’’)

Episode Links

Follow Sydney Schneider on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sydneyy_schneider

Follow Reggae Girlz on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/reggaegirlzfoundation

Follow and support the Reggae Girlz – https://reggaegirlzfoundation.com

Visit Upper V Athlete Management – https://www.uppervathletes.com/about

Visiting California, before you do, watch Patty’s YouTube Show Mission California –  https://mission-california.com/

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Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/WomensWorldFootballShow/

Blog at wwfshowblog.com.

Listen to Women’s World Football Show on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Spreaker, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, Castbox, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and direct from our website at www.WWFShow.com.

Photo Courtesy of FIFA

Original Broadcast Date: May 14, 2023

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by SSydney Schneider, Lenny Lun from Upper V Athlete Management, Ali Riley, and Lisa Goldberg from Angel City FC.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

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Episode 216: Nicole Douglas, Mark Parsons, Karen Issokson-Silver

There’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 Mark Parsons talking about Nicole and her role on the team. 

And While we’re looking into the future of women’s soccer, we examine a new report by Women’s Sports Foundation Head of Research Karen Issokson-Silver.

During her time at Arizona State University, Nicole Douglas turned heads with her goal-scoring talent and ball handling ability, as she broke the school’s all-time goal-scoring record with 60 all-time goals. After being selected 26th overall in the 2023 NWSL College Draft by the Washington Spirit, Nicole is now part of the youthful emergence in the league. The rookie shares her thoughts about coming from her hometown of London and the Chelsea Academy to play college soccer at ASU, your football journey, what the future holds and more! (21’)

Washington Spirit Head Coach Mark Parsons (14′)

Women’s Sports Foundation Head of Research Karen Issokson-Silver (43′)

Episode Links

Follow Nicole Douglas on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nicoledouglass09/

Follow Washington Spirit on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/washingtonspirit/

Read Nicole’s Washington Spirit bio – https://washingtonspirit.com/team-member/nicole-douglas/

Visit Women’s Sports Foundation – https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/

Read the Healing Power of Sports – https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/articles_and_report/the-healing-power-of-sport/

UEFA Women’s Champions League Highlights – https://www.youtube.com/@DAZNUWCL

Catch Patty’s new YouTube Show Mission California –  https://mission-california.com/

More WWFShow Links:

Twitter – https://twitter.com/WWFShow

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Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/WomensWorldFootballShow/

Blog at wwfshowblog.com.

Listen to Women’s World Football Show on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Spreaker, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, Castbox, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and direct from our website at www.WWFShow.com.

Photo Courtesy of Washington Spirit

Original Broadcast Date: April 23, 2023

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by Sam Pittman, Nicole Douglas, Karen Issokson-Silver, and Kandice Miller..

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

Episode 215: Leslie Osborne

How 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 lifetime of knowledge to the league, as a world-class footballer, business owner, broadcaster, entrepreneur, and mom of three young girls. 

On this episode, Leslie shares the story of her new NWSL team, what success means to her, a few of the life lessons she’d like to pass to the next generation, and more! This is an interview you want to catch! (9’)

Episode Links

Follow NWSL to the Bay on Twitter – https://twitter.com/nwsltothebay

Follow NWSL to the Bay on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nwsltothebay/

Follow Leslie Osborne on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/leslieosborne12/

Follow Leslie Osborne on Twitter – https://twitter.com/leslieosborne12

Visit Leslie’s website – http://www.osbornesoccer.com/

Learn about Hustle Beauty – https://hustlebeauty.com/

Listen to Jamie Levoy on Episode 205 of WWFShow – https://wwfshow.com/2022/07/19/episode-205-cal-storm-executive-director-and-founding-nwsl-team-investor-jamie-levoy-angel-city-fc-forward-sydney-leroux/

Listen to Brandi Chastain on Episode 104 – https://wwfshow.com/2017/08/28/brandi-chastain/

Check out Patty’s YouTube show Mission California at – https://mission-california.com/

More WWFShow Links:

Follow Women’s World Football Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.

Listen to Women’s World Football Show on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Spreaker, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, Castbox, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and direct from our website at www.WWFShow.com.

Photo Courtesy of Leslie Osborne

Original Broadcast Date: April 8, 2023

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by Leslie Osborne.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

Episode 214: Leire Beitia, Jeremy Meyer

How 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 old striker Leire Beitia as she shares her inspirational journey growing up in Spain and playing collegiate soccer in the USA. How has her experience helped her grow as a footballer and what changes does she hope to make in the game? It’s an interview you do not want to miss. (9’)

Changing models that have been around for decades isn’t easy, but PFC Málaga FC realizes that it’s necessary in order to change and grow. We hear from Jeremy Meyer, hired to head the international operations at the club. What are some of the things they are doing differently to attract a global audience, experience coaches and players to the club? There’s a lot to learn and be inspired by and Jeremy shares it all with us. (39’)

Episode Links

Visit PFC Málaga FC at https://pfcmalaga.com/

Follow Leire Beitia on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/leirebeitiaaldea/

Follow Leire Beitia on Twitter – https://twitter.com/leire_beitia13

Follow PFC Malaga FC on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/pfcmalaga/

PFC Academy – https://www.profutcamps.com/academy/

Connect with Jeremy on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmeyersports/

Check out Patty’s YouTube show Mission California at – https://mission-california.com/

More WWFShow Links:

Follow Women’s World Football Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.

Listen to Women’s World Football Show on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Spreaker, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, Castbox, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and direct from our website at www.WWFShow.com.

Photo Courtesy of Leire Beitia 

Original Broadcast Date: March 26, 2023

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by Leire Beitia and Jeremy Meyer.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

Episode 213: Jaedyn Shaw, Casey Stoney, Loek van Zijl

Everything 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, Casey Stoney on her “non-expectations” for Jae this season, as well as the strengths of her young star.

Plus, Tournament Director of Dallas Texans International Girls Tournament, Loek van Zijl gives us all the details of this huge girl’s soccer tournament attracting teams throughout the world. It’s a #MustListen

Episode Links

Follow Jaedyn Shaw on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jaedynshaw11/

Follow San Diego Wave FC on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sandiegowavefc/

Learn more about Dallas Texans International Girls Cup – https://www.dallasinternationalgirlscup.org/

DTIGC contacts:
US: 1-800- 724-6076
International: +1 303 768 0891

Catch Patty’s new YouTube Show Mission California – https://mission-california.com/

More WWFShow Links:

Follow Women’s World Football Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.

Listen to Women’s World Football Show on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Spreaker, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, Castbox, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and direct from our website at www.WWFShow.com.

Photo Courtesy of San Diego Wave FC

Original Broadcast Date: March 12, 2023

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by Jaedyn Shaw, Bernadette O’Donnell, Loek van Zijl and Carly Alsdorf.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

Episode 212: Rebecca Holloway, Kim Bjorkegren, Bev Priestman, Laura Harvey, Tziarra King, Pia Sundhage

It’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 Clarke Cup, and the Women’s World Cup Playoffs.

We also hear from Racing Louisville FC Head Coach Kim Björkegren, Canada Women’s National Team Head Coach Bev Priestman, OL Reign Head Coach Laura Harvey and forward Tziarra King, Brazil WNT Head Coach Pia Sundhage. 

Episode Links

Follow Rebecca Holloway on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/becks_holloway/

Watch “Why We Dance” the story of the Northern Ireland Women’s National Team – https://youtu.be/F7yO9Htorvg

Cup of Nations Recap – https://www.matildas.com.au/cup-of-nations/news/how-to-watch-cup-nations-2023

FIFA Women’s World Cup Playoffs – https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/play-off-tournament-womens-world-cup-2023-review-haiti-panama-portugal

 Catch Patty’s new YouTube Show Mission California – https://mission-california.com/

More WWFShow Links:

Follow Women’s World Football Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.

Listen to Women’s World Football Show on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Spreaker, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, Castbox, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and direct from our website at www.WWFShow.com.

Photo Courtesy of Racing Louisville FC

Original Broadcast Date: February 28, 2023

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by Rebecca Holloway, Jeff Greer, Aaron Hiefetz, and Ryan Perez.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

Episode 211: Kate T. Parker, Lynn Williams, Mike Norris, Karina LeBlanc

As 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 of how young girls see themselves through sport. 

We also hear from the newest member of NJ/NY Gotham FC and USWNT forward Lynn Williams. What does she think of the ‘surprise’ trade. We also check in on Portland Thorns FC GM Karina LeBlanc and new head coach Mike Norris.

Episode Links

Check out Kate T. Parker’s website – https://www.katetparker.com/

Strong is the New Pretty on Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/Strong-New-Pretty-Celebration-Themselves/dp/0761189130/ref=sr_1_1

Play Like a Girl on Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/Play-Like-Girl-Lessons-Soccer/dp/1523511362/ref=d_pd_sbs_vft_none_sccl_3_3/147-1978736-6681951

Heineken’s Cheers to All Fans – https://www.heineken.com/us/en/campaigns/cheers-to-all-fans

Heineken’s Cheers to All Fans Video on YouTube –

Catch Patty’s new YouTube Show Mission California – https://mission-california.com/

More WWFShow Links:

Follow Women’s World Football Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.

Listen to Women’s World Football Show on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Spreaker, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, Castbox, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and direct from our website at www.WWFShow.com.

Photo Courtesy of Kate T. Parker

Original Broadcast Date: Feb. 7, 2023

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by Kate T. Parker, Tiffany Miller, Katie Simons, and Christa Mann.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

Episode 210: Ruth Harker

Exclusive 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 the first goalkeepers in USWNT history. If you’re interested in learning more about the history of the women’s game here in the US, this episode is for you!

As former guest Julie Foudy says, “it’s important to understand the shoulders in which we stand on.” And Ruth was a big part of the beginnings of this powerhouse program.

Ruth Harker

As a standout goalkeeper at University of Missouri-St. Louis, Ruth Harker was selected to the inaugural US Women’s National Team by then head coach Mike Ryan. The team participated in the Olympic festival before heading to the prestigious Mundialito tournament in Italy. Ruth shares her experiences in this honest and endearing interview.

As a pioneer of the women’s game, Ruth’s story has appeared in many books and articles over the years but still the story of the 85ers remains overshadowed by the more popular 99ers. Join us as we travel back to 1985 to learn about this historic time in women’s soccer history with Ruth Harker! (17’)

Plus…

The thrilling recap of the 2022 NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship final between UCLA vs University of North Carolina

Episode Links

Ruth Harker article – https://stlsoccerhalloffame.com/member/harker-ruth-2019/

Ruth Harker inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame – https://stlsoccerhalloffame.com/member/harker-ruth-2019/

Listen to Joanna Lohman talk about her book Tomorrow’s Champions – https://wwfshow.com/2021/04/11/episode-189-joanna-lohman/

Listen to STL United FC on 590 The Fan radion show – https://590thefan.com/radio-shows/stl-united-fc/

Listen to Julie Foudy on Episode 209 – https://wwfshow.com/2022/11/28/episode-209-julie-foudy/

Catch Patty’s new YouTube Show Mission California – https://mission-california.com/

More WWFShow Links:

Follow Women’s World Football Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.

Listen to Women’s World Football Show on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Spreaker, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, Castbox, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and direct from our website at www.WWFShow.com.

Photo Courtesy of St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame

Original Broadcast Date: December 27, 2022

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by Ruth Harker and Ted Williams.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.