Episode 57: 2015 NWSL Review

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 57 features soundbites from Laura Harvey, Megan Rapinoe, Lauren Holiday, Amy Rodriguez, and Vladko Andonosvski; Plus, Matt Beard, Lee Billiard; Sportswriters Lilly Kashishian and Sarah Hallett; and an exclusive interview with Simone Charley.

On this special NWSL review show, we take a look at the 2015 Championship Final with soundbites from Seattle Reign FC’s Laura Harvey and Megan Rapinoe, and FC Kansas City’s Lauren Holiday, Amy Rodriguez and Vladko Andonosvski.

Women’s World Football Show welcomes Sarah “Cowgirl” Hallett to the show for this special NWSL edition. Join Patty and Sarah as they dissect the NWSL Championship Final and take a look at what went right for FC Kansas City and what went wrong with the Seattle Reign FC.

Harvey and Rapinoe give a solemn impression of the match, along with their thoughts on why one game shouldn’t define or negate their season. Also – What’s got ARod so angered? What does Holiday really think of the NWSL? And who is Vladko calling out? It’s all here and more!

NWSL Updates
Coaches are changing! Who’s staying, who’s going, and who’s coming in from the outside? We hear from Matt Beard, the Liverpool Ladies FC manager who just signed with the Boston Breakers. What more does Boston have up it’s sleeve? Team GM Lee Billiard lets us in on his plans.

Possibilities are looming! The Cowgirl gives up the scoop (but never her sources) on a new manager hiring in Portland and a new team in Orlando. Follow Cowgirl on Twitter @hallett_sarah

Plus… A spirited look at the 2015 NWSL Awards! Were the right people rewarded? Who was overlooked? And why should we care so much? You may disagree with our musings, but one thing for sure – it’s all well and Dunn! (yep, it’s that kind of show).

NWSL Rookies
Sports reporter Lilly Kashishian from Double G Sports sits down with Adam to discuss the NWSL class of 2015 rookies. Nowhere else will you find a more thorough and detailed look at the NWSL”s Top 5 first-year pros. Follow Lilly on Twitter @LillyKashishian

NCAA Interview
AJ “Postgame Gator” Johnson chats with Vanderbilt University forward Simone Charley. If you think you work hard, you haven’t met Simone! Make no bones about it, this two-sport athlete is turning heads beyond the college pitch and you’ll find out why.

NCAA College Countdown
There’s a new #1 in women’s college soccer! Patty does her best to fill in for Adam with an update on the NCAA top 10 rankings. They do make syrup in Virginia, right?

Fade Out Music by Gary Allen.

Original Broadcast Date: October 3, 2015

Episode 49: 2015 Women’s World Cup Quarterfinals

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 49 features a soundbite from Lucy Bronze; and Kehinde from Girls Talk Footy website.

And then there were four. Women’s World Football Show takes a look back at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals and give a watchful eye forward to the semifinals.

USA vs. China
There’s something weird going on in America. Seems like everyone is falling in love with the USWNT again. We find out why and what did they do to disorient China? Could it all be about Amy Rodriguez and Kelley O’Hara? We figure it out.

Japan vs. Australia
The defending World Cup Champions show why they continue to dismantle international teams. Mana Iwabuchi scored the winning goal in dramatic fashion after slowly, methodically and patiently carving up The Matildas. Do they have enough to clinch Back-to-Back World Cup trophies? That’s the question everyone is asking.

Germany vs. France
A quarterfinal worthy of a Final match, these familiar foes competed in what will go down as one of the all-time greatest Women’s World Cup matches of all time. We discuss the German shoot-out victory and France’s failure to walk down the aisle.

England vs. Canada
The tale of two countries. In this emotional quarterfinal, it was Canada’s nemesis coming out as the victor once again. Jodie Taylor and Lucy Bronze took it to the host team, capitalizing on Canada’s mistakes and bringing The Lionesses to advance to the World Cup semifinals for the first time in their history. We also hear Bronze talk about her game-winning goal against Norway (courtesy of FOX sports).

Semifinals
Three former champions and one Cinderella team are left in this exciting tournament. Join us as we look forward to the semifinal matches of USA vs. Germany and England vs. Japan.

Africa
Our friend Kehinde from Girls Talk Footy is back to give us a review of the African teams at this year’s Women’s World Cup. What did she see from Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Cameroon? And how will their results affect women’s soccer in those regions. Don’t miss this interesting and entertaining recap.

Plus…
NWSL news and other random stuff.

Fade Out Music by Madness.

Original Broadcast Date: June 28, 2015

Episode 26A: Sarah Hallett, Danielle Grote

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.

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

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 24: Rachel Williams, Cheryl Downes, Nathan Carr

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.