Episode 82: Amy Harrison, Lisa De Vanna, Danielle Carter, Lindsey Horan, Morgan Brian

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 82 features exclusive interviews with Aussie defender Amy Harrison; Aussie striker Lisa DeVanna; England striker Danielle Carter; plus, USA stars Lindsey Horan and Morgan Brian.

Women’s World Football Show welcomes not one, but two Mighty Matildas. First up is one of Australia’s brightest young prospects Amy Harrison. Adam sits down with the young defender to talk about her pro football journey, her early years, playing along side her idol, what it feels like to pull on the gold shirt of the Matildas, and more!

Despite suffering a dreadful injury in December of 2015, Amy is well on the way to recovery. In this insightful interview Amy talks about her road back to full fitness and her hopes for the up coming W-League season with Sydney FC, one of the most successful clubs in the W-League.

Lisa De Vanna
One name that crosses continents is none other that the irrepressible Lisa De Vanna. The speedy striker recently signed with the Orlando Pride in the NWSL and our corespondent from Women’s Soccer Weekly, Michelle Stile caught up with Lisa to chat about her career, her new role as ‘Leader,’ and what really brought her back to the NWSL. Plus, what’s changed for Lisa since we last saw her? If you are any kind of women’s footie fan, you do not want to miss this exclusive with one of the biggest names in the game!

England vs. Estonia
Danielle Carter makes it two hat-tricks in two international appearances as England thrash Estonia 5-0 to go top of their Euro 2017 qualifying group. Our own Adam Barlow was on the scene and brings us a full report, plus interviews with Danielle Carter and Estonia manager Keith Boanas.

USA Friendlies
The USA women played two friendlies in September, first against Thailand in Ohio and then, they met the Netherlands in Georgia. There’s a wave of young blood pulsing through this team and our correspondent Michelle Stile was on hand at the Georgia Dome to talk a couple young bloods, Lindsey Horan and Morgan Brian!

FAWSL
Manchester City won the Women’s Super League title for the first time, with a 2-0 victory over Chelsea Ladies confirming them as champions. Adam breaks down the match and gives us a look into the future of the FAWSL

NWSL
The National Women’s Soccer League post-season is set and Patty brings us up to speed on all the details. Plus we take a look at the last days of the 2016 regular season and hear from superstar striker Alex Morgan!

Malta
As the Euro 2017 qualifying competition comes to a close we take a look at one of the smaller countries to take part. Malta may be a small nation but this won’t stop them from developing woman’s football in the region. Maltese Journalist Ginaluca Lia is following the women’s game closely in his country and updates us on the domestic league, the National Team and the challenges the game faces on a whole. Join us as we spotlight women’s football in the beautiful country of Malta!

Plus…
Tons of outtakes!

Fade Out Music by Colin Hay

Original Broadcast Date: Sept. 25, 2016

Photo credits courtesy of: LisaDeVanna11.com; ussoccer.com; Stefan Postles/Getty Images (Harrison); Morgan Brian; Orlando Pride.

Episode 65: Lindsey Horan, Mallory Pugh, Alex Morgan

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 65 features an exclusive interview with USWNT midfielder Lindsey Horan; Post-game interviews with USA stars Mallory Pugh and Alex Morgan; Nigeria report with sports journalist Janine Anthony; NWSL Draft report with Michelle Stile; and Draft soundbite from Tom Sermanni.

Women’s World Football Show is ushering in the next generation of women’s footballers and who better to spotlight than one of the rising stars in the game today, USA’s Lindsey Horan!

As a football prodigy growing up in Colorado, Lindsey was playing forward with the Colorado Rush as a a mere tween. By the time she graduated high school, Lindsey was already making a name for herself with Paris Saint-Germain FC in the French league. We talk to this powerful goal-scorer about some of her more “unconventional” life decisions and find out what it really takes to follow your own path when everyone else keeps pointing you in another direction.

An impact player in the USWNT junior squads since she was a kid, Lindsey’s fans have been chomping at the bit for her to make her grand arrival up to the senior squad and she’s doing it in grand fashion. Coming off spectacular showings in the USA Victory Tour, the young star is undaunted by the attention and laser-focused on what she needs to do to get to the next level as she eyes the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.

NWSL fans cannot wait to catch this talented footballer play for Portland Thorns FC in 2016, where she will meet up with her former PSG teammate Tobin Heath and new USWNT teammate Emily Sonnett. It’s a new-look Thorns team and Lindsey plans on bringing a big presence and an NWSL championship back to the Rose City.

So, sit back, relax and have fun getting to know Lindsey Horan!

USA vs. Republic of Ireland
The USWNT broke January camp with a victory over Ireland at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. Patty, AJ, and The Cowgirl were on hand to get a few interviews and soundbites. We hear from FIFA Female Coach of the Year Jill Ellis as she talks about her young team, the road to the Olympics, and Ireland defender Megan Campbell’s wicked throw-in. Alex Morgan also weighs in on the team’s new kids, the Road to Rio (and also on Campbell’s throw-in). Also we hear from the newest and youngest player on the team, 17-year old Mallory Pugh, who scored in her very first cap (nice thing to do before having to go back to high school on Monday). What has she learned since coming up to the senior squad and which veteran has given her the ultimate advice? She tells us that and more!

Nigeria
Adam visits with Nigeria sports journalist Janine Anthony. In this in-depth look at women’s football in the African contentment, Janine updates us on the triumphs and challenges of the Nigerian national team and let’s us in on why the club system is so important to the growth of the Super Falcons. Also, Janine gives her thoughts on the other great African teams – Cameroon, South Africa, Guyana, and Ivory Coast. For more insight on women’s football in Africa, check out Janine’s website LadiesMarch.com.

Draft Chat
The 2016 NWSL College Draft took place on January 15, 2016. Patty and Adam go through the top 10 picks and remind us why this draft is so important to the future of the league. Also, we introduce a new addition to the WWFShow team, Florida attorney and sports writer Michelle Stile. Our new roving reporter chats with Orlando’s #1 Draft Pick Samantha Wittemann. The Cal Berkley star tells us her thoughts on being picked in the first round and also her feelings about playing for the Pride and alongside another Golden Bear, Alex Morgan. Also, we get up close and personal with Pride head coach Tom Sermanni, as he chats about his new team and what went into his decisions on selecting his draft picks.

Plus:
Updates on FAWSL, England, W-League playoffs and more!!

Fade Out Music by Beyoncé

Original Broadcast Date: January 24, 2016

Episode 60: Sue Smith, Ashlyn Harris, Greg Miller

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 60 features an exclusive interview with former England great Sue Smith; press conference soundbites from Orlando with Ashlyn Harris, Tom Sermanni, and Phil Rawlins; and University of Pittsburgh Head Coach Greg Miller.

Women’s World Football Show welcomes one of England’s most treasured footballers – Sue Smith! Not many female athletes enjoy a career as long or as successful as the dynamic footballer. When the FA WSL begins it’s 2016 season, Sue will be entering her 22nd year as a professional footballer and still delighting fans with her energetic play and electric personality.

The Doncaster Rovers Belles star gives us her own personal view of how the women’s game has changed over the years and where she see’s it going in the future. The 36-year old brings the game to life in this interview as she does in her TV commentary. What were some of her favorite memories? Who does she regard as the best player she’s played with or against? The answers may not surprise you, but her storytelling will capture your imagination and hold your attention like no other.

Never holding back, always honest and genuine, Sue Smith is a voice for women footballers and fans everywhere and over multiple generations. If you weren’t familiar with Sue’s remarkable career before this interview, be prepared to welcome a new footballing hero to your collection.

Take a listen to Adam’s interview with legendary Sue Smith and then let us know what you think on Facebook or Twitter @WWFShow.

NWSL Expansion Draft
It may be the offseason for the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), but that doesn’t mean the league stops moving. We take a look at the Orlando Pride as it takes one step closer to completing it’s roster through the Expansion Draft. We comb through their picks, comment on the players and how they fit into the Florida landscape. Plus, we hear from the Pride’s president Phil Rawlins, Head Coach Tom Sermanni and their (real) No. 1 pick goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris. You do not want to miss what these soccer influencers have to say about their new team and their roles in the league!

USA College Soccer 101
Class is in session! Adam is still on his quest to give understanding and knowledge to the world on America’s college soccer program. To help out, we invite University of Pittsburgh Head Coach Greg Miller to the classroom. After four seasons as Pitt Panthers’ head coach, Miller continues to move the program forward at record pace. And in 2014 guided the team to its first Atlantic Coast Conference wins.

We’re picking the mind of Coach Miller as he gives us a full understanding of the college system in the U.S. from recruiting practices to academic challenges and everything in between. So, get your pencils out, pay close attention and prepare to get educated (and entertained!).

USL W-League
After 21 years, the oldest running women’s league in North America (that’s longer than the WNBA!) has ceased operations. We look at it’s successes, it’s failures and it’s influence on the women’s game. Plus, what caused it’s demise and could the folding actually be a positive thing for women’s soccer? We discuss it all!

Plus…
NCAA college ranking run-down, Adam’s NWSL Power Rankings, Carli Lloyd’s FIFA Puskas nomination, and MORE! #VoteforCarli

Fade Out Music by Drake.

Original Broadcast Date: November 7, 2015

Episode 59: Shea Groom, Jordan Nobbs, Abby Wambach

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 59 features an exclusive interview with young striker Shea Groom; postgame comments from Notts head coach Rick Passmore, Arsenal head coach Pedro Martinez Losa, and Arsenal striker Jordan Nobbs; and soundbites from Abby Wambach.

Women’s World Football Show welcomes FC Kansas City young gun Shea Groom to the studio! The KC hometown girl brings us up to date on her injury and gives us insight into some of the things she’s doing this off-season to get her back in the saddle and firing on all cylinders come 2016.

Shea brings us back to her humble beginnings in Liberty, Missouri where she grew up idolizing the very same players she now calls teammates. As she barreled into the college soccer scene at Texas A&M, Shea blazed a trail of successes on and off the pitch.

After carving her name into the Aggie record books, she was selected 12th overall in the 2015 NWSL college draft. Wasting no time as a pro, Shea quickly earned a spot in the starting lineup of the star-studded FC Kansas City team and lit up the league with her full-throttle-take-no-prisoners style of play.

True to character, Shea dives head first into this interview answering pointed questions with fearless honesty. There’s more to Shea than just unforgiving fortitude. The 22-year old takes off her well-worn Royals cap to reveal a softer side of Shea – humble, funny and fascinating (watch out Eminem!).

Shea may be part of the USA’s next generation of super power players, but she stands on her own piece of turf when it comes to grit and feistiness. An interview like this doesn’t come along very often, so kick off the boots, sit, relax and take a listen!

FAWSL Continental Tyres Cup
The curtain has officially closed on the 2015 FAWSL season with the last piece of hardware awarded to Arsenal Ladies for their 3-0 victory against Notts County. Don’t be fooled by the scoreline, this was an epic match and a fitting end to an amazing season of women’s football. Our very own Adam Barlow was at AESSEAL New York Stadium reporting live and gives us the highlights and answers why the ref’s were seeing red! Plus we hear from coaches Rick Passmore (Notts), Pedro Martinez Losa (Arsenal) and the Player of the Match Jordan Nobbs!

Orlando Pride
There’s a new team in the NWSL and it’s already setting the league on its head. Orlando Pride splashed down with epic intensity, naming a reputable coach and a few heading-turning players. We dissect the Pride’s first three signings of Alex Morgan, Kaylyn Kyle and Sarah Hagen. Plus we hear from new coach Tom Sermanni and Vice President of Development, Tim Holt.

Abby Wambach
It was the day we were all dreading (well, most of us anyway). After a 15-year international soccer career, the 35-year old announced her retirement from club and country. Patty and Adam look over the life and career of the world’s leading goal scorer and one of the world’s all-time greatest players. Plus we hear from Abby herself as she talks about her past accomplishments and the future of great things to come. #ThanksAbby

PLUS…
Adam educates us on THE TRADE, Patty tries to figure out the time change, and Barry the Beaver is uncharacteristically quiet… oh and a Schmidt-Bit!

Fade Out Music by Willie Nelson.

Original Broadcast Date: November 1, 2015

Episode 36: Ali Krieger

Ali Krieger celebrates her game-winning PK at the 2011 Women’s World Cup semifinal.

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 36 features an exclusive interview with USWNT defender Ali Krieger; Plus Bayern Munich striker Katie Stengel.

In this exclusive interview, Ali Krieger shares her experiences about playing in Germany and what it taught her on and off the pitch. The crafty wingback gives us insight on how she and her teammates deal with the pressure of playing on one of the best teams in the world, why ‘quit’ is not in her vocabulary, what she really thinks of her rabid fan base, and so much more. If you’re a Kriegs fan you won’t want to miss this and if you’re not, you will be after you check out this insightful interview.

USA vs England
Patty and Adam take off the gloves as this most recent friendly hits too close to home. Adam was on hand at Stadium MK and shares his overall impression of the match and stadium atmosphere. We hear from England players Steph Houghton, Fran Kirby, Jill Scott and England manager Mark Sampson, as well as USA lone-goal scorer Alex Morgan

Katie Stengel
Alana “Postgame Gator” Johnson interviews Bayern Munich striker Katie Stengel. All this and Barry the Canadian Beaver chimes in with the only two words in his vocabulary lately.

Fade out music by Miley Cyrus.

Original Broadcast Date: February 15, 2015

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

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 11: Jamie Goldberg

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 11 features an exclusive interview with Oregonian sports journalist Jamie Goldberg; plus previews on Algarve Cup and Cyprus Cup.

Oregon sports journalist Jamie Goldberg updates us on the Portland Thorns FC – the players we should watch and the promising season.

Patty & Adam preview the upcoming Algarve and Cyprus Cups. Patty gives her Algarve predictions and Adam explains what makes a rude party guest.

Also, the top youth national teams are gearing up for the upcoming FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica. Why is Japan so dangerous? And just how far will England, Canada, and Mexico go?! Of course we can’t forget the old-timers participating in the Under-20 Women’s World Cup! We’ll take a look at the groups.

Original Broadcast Date: March 2, 2014