Episode 31: Erin McLeod, Megan Campbell

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Women’s World Football Show, Episode 31 features an exclusive interview with Canada WNT goalkeeper Erin McLeod; Sound bites from USWNT manager Jill Ellis; Westfield W-League report with Australia sports journalist Cheryl Downes; and Alana “AJ” Johnson interviews Ireland WNT/Florida State University star Megan Campbell and Texas A&M senior Kelley Monogue.

Erin McLeod!
Women’s World Football Show welcomes Canadian Women’s National Team goalkeeper, renaissance woman and overall great person – Erin McLeod. The Olympic bronze medalist talks about her evolution as an athlete, artist and ambassador to the women’s game. As we get closer to the 2015 Women’s World Cup in Canada, Erin gives us a unique view of her country, club and colorful coach. The 31-year old reveals how she’s overcome some of the struggles she’s faced on her journey to self-discovery and the lessons she’s still learning. In a darkened sky void of athlete role models, Erin McLeod is a bright star for young fans to look up to and we’re proud to have her on the show!

Women’s World Cup Draw
The road to Canada continues as your hosts take a spirited look at the recently-revealed Women’s World Cup draw. Who has the best chances of getting out of their groups? The most fierce and fun match-ups? And which is the REAL Group of Death? All this, and we hear from USA skipper Jill Ellis.

Westfield W-League Roundup
The 2014 regular season of the Westfield W-League has docked and Cheryl Downes of The Women’s Game stops by to go over the semifinalists – Perth Glory FC, Melbourne Victory, Canberra United and Sydney FC. What were their strengths, weaknesses and MVP’s? Also Cheryl lets us know how the Aussies are taking the news of their “Group of Death” placing. Crikey!!

2014 College Cup
Are there leprechauns in Ireland? 2014 College Cup champion and Irish International, Megan Campbell doesn’t answer that, but does give us a borderline-hysterical view of her FSU experience. Alana “AJ” Johnson joins us with a full report from the tournament, as well as an interview with Texas A&M senior Kelley Monogue who discusses her intent to enter the NWSL college draft.

And…
Your hosts let off a little steam about the England hashtag situation, welcomes Doncaster Rover Belles’ new manager Glen Harris, and take a look at the Houston Dash’s latest marketing strategy.

Plus….
What was the last sport played on the Titanic? There’s a slight disagreement.

And speaking of the Titanic…
Featured music by Gaelic Storm!

Original Broadcast Date: December 13, 2014

 

Here’s a look at FSU and Irish International Megan Campbell’s famous throw-ins!

Original Broadcast Date: December 13, 2014 (that’s 12-13-14!)

Episode 30A: Girls on the Ball, Heather Carroll

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Women’s World Football Show, Episode 30A features takes a look back on the 2014 FAWSL season with interviews with Girls on the Ball Rachel O’Sullivan and Sophie Downey; and blogger Heather Carroll.

Women’s World Football Show takes a look back at the 2014 FA WSL season!

Top flight women’s football bloggers Girls on the Ball (aka Rachel and Sophie) drop in to discuss the ups and downs of Birmingham City Ladies, Bristol Academy Women, and Arsenal Ladies FC.

Patty interviews Adam and gets his expert analysis on Manchester City Women, Notts County Ladies, Everton Ladies and Chelsea Ladies FC.

Then to wrap up the show, football writer Heather Carroll of Liverpool Ladies Fans blog gives us her recap of the team’s championship season.

Many great things happened in the English league this past season and only Women’s World Football Show gives you all the important info, thoughtful insight and complete recap of the season.

Music by Rihanna.

Original Broadcast Date: December 7, 2014

Episode 30: Sophie Schmidt, John Herdman, Mark Sampson

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Women’s World Football Show, Episode 30 features an exclusive interview with Canada Women’s National Team midfielder Sophie Schmidt and head coach John Herdman; sound bites from England Lionesses manager Mark Sampson; W-League update by Aussie sports journalist Cheryl Downes; Alana “AJ” Johnson interviews Boston University captain Jamie Turchi.

After a very special intro by a certain co-host’s favorite player, Adam breaks down the recent Germany vs. England friendly at Wembley… and also just breaks down. Our hosts go over the good, the meh and the hopeful of this historic event. Plus we hear from England’s head-coach Mark Sampson.

Women’s World Football Show invades the space of Canada vs. Sweden at a recent closed-door match. Patty chats with Canadian midfielder Sophie Schmidt about her recent successes, life on the road, social media and also about Adam Barlow. Coach John Herdman shares an update on Diana Matheson, his thoughts on Tom Sermanni and tells us what he thinks about Sophie Schmidt. Plus a recap of the two friendlies and more Sophie!

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Sweden & Canada sing their national anthems at a recent closed-door match in California.

As Australia’s Westfield W-League is heading into playoff-mode, Cheryl Downes from The Women’s Game stops by to give us the low-down from Down-Under (that’s a lot of downs!). If you want to get up to speed on the league before the regular season ends, then you don’t want to miss this!

Alana “AJ” Johnson reports from Beantown, where Boston University took on Northeastern and a great interview with the Terrier’s Jamie Turchi.

More updates and news from women’s football throughout the world, as well as a report on the folding of the LA Blues SC.

Music by Men at Work and Pilot.

Original Broadcast Date: November 30, 2014

Episode 29: Kate Gill

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KateGillBall_finalR1Women’s World Football Show, Episode 29 features an exclusive interview with Australia striker Kate Gill; Plus Texas A&M defender Meghan Streight and University of Kentucky forward Stuart Pope; and Prince Edward Island youth soccer spoksperson Susan Dieghan.

Women’s World Football Show welcomes the Matilda’s all-time leading goal scorer and Perth Glory FC striker Kate Gill! The Aussie international gives us an inside look at the Glory women and what has made them the best team in the W-League this season.

As one of the most skillful female goal-scorers of our time, Kate gives us a glimpse into what her Matilda goal-scoring record means to her as a player and as a person, growing up an Everton fan, her discovery of football and more.

England Update
Did you know over 55,000 fans will be rocking Wembley this month for the England vs Germany friendly?! Adam previews the upcoming match with a look at Mark Sampson’s squad, as well as valuable viewing information.

SEC Women’s Soccer Championship
Postgame Gator Alana “AJ” Johnson stops by to chat about the SEC Women’s Championship with two great interviews: Texas A&M star defender Meghan Streight and University of Kentucky forward Stuart Pope. If you don’t know much about women’s collegiate soccer, then you’ll want to get educated with “WWFShow College Soccer 101.”

Plus your crusty trusty co-hosts recap CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers and European Champions League qualifiers.

And finally, Adam takes us to Prince Edward Island in Canada to talk grassroots football with Susan Dieghan. Learn about the great things they’re doing to help grow women’s soccer through youth camps and women’s coaching programs.

Oh and did we mention Kate Gill?!

Music by Men at Work and Colin Hay.

Original Broadcast Date: November 16, 2014.

Episode 28: Laura Alleway, Lauren Silver, Hannah Wilkinson

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Women’s World Football Show, Episode 28 features an exclusive interview with Australia Women’s National Team defender Laura Alleway; Jamaica head coach Merron Gordon; and Alana “AJ” Johnson chats with college stars Lauren Silver, Arin Gilliland, Sally Gill, and Hannah Wilkinson.

Women’s World Football Show celebrates Australian International and Brisbane Roar defender Laura Alleway! Adam interviews the towering footballer and goes in-depth with her on everything from the challenges of playing on a struggling team to the successes of the Matildas. Laura also shares her plans for the future and the things she’s doing today to prepare for life after football.

There are more teams celebrating their entry into the Women’s World Cup 2015 in Canada. Join us as we recap the qualifying tournaments including CONCACAF, CAF African Women’s Championship, European playoffs and the Oceania Tournament.

Will we see a Caribbean side enter the world championship for the first time? Which three teams will represent Africa? And what will the All-Whites of New Zealand do to make themselves better? All this and more, including a few words with Jamaica Head Coach Merron Gordon.

Hannah WilikinsonWomen’s World Football Show correspondent Alana “A.J.” Johnson catches up with some big-name college stars featuring Lauren Silver (University of Florida/Jamaica International); Arin Gilliland (University of Kentucky); Sally Gill (Tennessee State University) and Hannah Wilkinson (University of Tennessee/New Zealand International).

Can you handle much more? Well hold on because Adam is raving like a crazed madman in his Sophie Schmidt-delirium-fueled-recap of the Canada vs. Japan friendlies. All this and a look at the newest team to pounce into the WSL 1 (according to Patty, they’re paws-itively awesome)!

Music by Men at Work, Ziggy Marley, and Kool & the Gang.

Original Broadcast Date: November 2, 2014.

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Adam explains the significance of the magnificent English poppies!!

Episode 27: Randy Waldrum, Tobin Heath, Nick Cushing, Steph Houghton

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Women’s World Football Show, Episode 27 features postgame interviews with Trinidad & Tobago head coach Randy Waldrum and USWNT midfielder Tobin Heath; Plus sound bites from Manchester City head coach Nick Cushing and striker Steph Houghton; and Arsenal Ladies head coach Pedro Losa; and a W-League report from Aussie reporter Cheryl Downes.

Underdogs are the new heroes as Women’s World Football Show highlights Women’s World Cup 2015 qualifiers and championships from around the world!

Randy Waldrum, Tobin Heath
Small nations like Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and Costa Rica are making names for themselves at CONCACAF. On the other side of the pitch, the two Changing Guardspowerhouses USA and Mexico are battling the devil within. Our own Alana “Postgame Gator” Johnson was in Chicago for the matches and came back with interviews from T&T Head Coach Randy Waldrum and USA’s cheeky midfielder Tobin Heath.

Tournament Reviews
The African nations have Canada on their minds as they compete in the CAF TN Mobile 9th African Women’s Championship in Namibia. Patty and Adam take a look at this warrior-like competition where the top three teams will solidify their place among the best at the Women’s World Cup 2015.

The FAWSL has wrapped up and crowned a surprising champion that had one blue team seeing red! Adam guides us through the last days of the 2014 season!

Nick Cushing, Steph Houghton
David takes down Goliath in the 2014 Continental Cup! Adam and Barry traveled to London to witness the un-crowning and came back with interviews from Manchester City Women’s Football Club head coach Nick Cushing and captain Steph Houghton, as well as Arsenal Ladies’ new coach Pedro Losa.

W-League Report
There’s an underdog down under in the Westfield W-League and our good friend Cheryl Downes stops by to give us all the juicy details on Perth Glory’s recent rise to excellence. Patty interrogates Cheryl on the best and worst of the season so far; which American has taken the league by storm; the good deeds of Amy Jackson; and what’s really going on with Lisa De Vanna. All this and more!

A short preview of the upcoming Canada vs Japan friendly, gives Adam the perfect link to gush over Sophie Schmidt’s new website (2 minutes and that’s it!!).

Music by Ringo Starr, Men at Work and Blackmore’s Night.

Original Broadcast Date: October 19, 2014.

Episode 26A: Sarah Hallett, Danielle Grote

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Women’s World Football Show, Episode 26A is a special episode taking a look back at the 2014 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season with respected soccer writers Sarah Hallett and Danielle Grote. NWSLR3

Sarah helps Patty decipher the worst, the best and the in-betweens with an in-depth look at the Houston Dash, Portland Thorns FC and Seattle Reign. Adam talks to Danielle about the “almost-haves” in Chicago Red Stars, Western New York Flash and Washington Spirit.

Then, Patty breaks down the remaining three, giving Adam a lesson on why the Boston Breakers broke down, who really is the star over at Sky Blue FC and what makes FC Kansas City so good! Now maybe Adam will finally get the difference between Kansas and Kansas City!

Forget all those other season recaps – this is the one you want to hear!

Music by Alicia Keys (with Nicki Minaj).

Originally broadcast October, 2014

Episode 26: Julie Nelson, Allie Long, Amy Rodriguez

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Women’s World Football Show, Episode 26 features an exclusive interview with Northern Ireland defender Julie Nelson; Intimate conversations with USWNT stars Allie Long and Amy Rodriquez; Plus Alana “AJ” Johnson talks with Vanderbilt defender Taylor Richardson.

Julie Nelson
On this week’s Women’s World Football Show, we visit with Glasgow City FC and Northern Ireland Women’s National Team defender Julie Nelson. Julie shares her thoughts on Glasgow City winning the Scottish League trophy, the growth of women’s football in the British Isles and her latest role as mentor and role model.

Allie Long, Amy Rodriquez
Then across the pond, we chat with NWSL Champions past and present. From the 2013 Portland Thorns, Allie Long talks about training with the US Women’s National Team and those rabid Portland supporters. Then, the interview we’ve all been waiting for – 2014 NWSL champion and US Women’s National Team striker Amy Rodriguez talks about her winning season on and off the pitch.

Keeping with our ‘Champions’ theme, we break down the Champions League, give an update on Women’s World Cup qualifiers and the upcoming tournament in Brazil.

Taylor Richardson
Class is in session, as we learn about the college game from our “Postgame Gator” Alana Johnson and listen in on her interview with Vanderbilt defender Taylor Richardson.

Plus Barry, Schmidt-Bits and… The Kardashians? Wait… we’re talking champs not chumps!

Original Broadcast Date: October 5, 2014.

Episode 25: Ashley Nick, Wambach, Solo, Morgan, Johnston

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Women’s World Football Show, Episode 25 features an exclusive interview with USC National Champion Ashley Nick; Pregame chats with USWNT stars Abby Wambach, Hope Solo, Alex Morgan, and Julie Johnston; Plus a W-League report with Aussie sports journalist Cheryl Downes.

Women’s World Football Show catches up with professional footballer and world traveler, Ashley Nick. The star midfielder has made a career out of lending her skills to teams all over the world. Ashley paused in her packing just long enough to chat with us about her latest venture to the land of Cyprus.

Patty traveled to Utah to check out an all-important pre-CONCACAF friendly between North American rivals USA and Mexico. In between snapping selfless with red rocks, she managed to chat with Abby Wambach, Hope Solo, Alex Morgan and new kid on the block, Julie Johnston.

Adam wraps up the European Women’s World Cup qualifiers and takes a special look at how the English women have done to solidify their trip to Canada in 2015.

Australian sports journalist, Cheryl Downes checks in with a report from the first week of the Westfield W-League with updates from each team and the players who have impressed her so far. And for our North American fans, this includes plenty of NWSL players.

All this and so much more… including an email question from a barry very interested listener.

Original Broadcast Date: September 20, 2014.

Episode 24: Rachel Williams, Cheryl Downes, Nathan Carr

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Women’s World Football Show, Episode 24 features an exclusive interview with Chelsea Ladies FC striker Rachel Williams; W-League report with Aussie sports journalist Cheryl Downes; Caribbean update with Nathan Carr; and Alana “AJ” Johnson interviews Middle Tennessee State University forward Tori Hawkins.

In this episode (it’s number 24, Adam!), Women’s World Football Show lights up the world with league updates from USA, England and Australia, plus Women’s World Cup qualifiers and even something from Tennessee!

In an exclusive interview, Adam sits down with Rachel Williams of Chelsea Ladies FC. The fearsome striker updates us on her career and brings us inside information on Chelsea’s winning season.

The Westfield W-League in Australia is starting up and our Aussie correspondent, Cheryl Downes from The Women’s Game magazine is back to give us the low-down on the league Down-Under! Who are the players to watch and which teams should you be rooting for? You’ll get it figured out after this insightful segment.

The Women’s Caribbean Cup has wrapped up and Nathan Carr of The Home of Caribbean Football stops by with reviews of the four island teams who have qualified for spots in the upcoming CONCACAF Women’s World Cup qualifier.

Our roving reporter, Alana “AJ” Johnson is on the sidelines with a fun interview with forward Tori Hawkins of Middle Tennessee State University.

Original Broadcast Date: September 7, 2014.