Episode 223: Amanda Evans, Gisele Thompson, Angela Hucles Mangano

Coach Amanda Evans, chair of United Soccer Coaches and founder of MomsWhoCoach, shares invaluable insights on the upcoming United Soccer Coaches Convention in January 2024.

Plus, hear from Angel City FC’s newest defender Gisele Thompson addressing the media after her signing. We also hear from Angel City GM Angela Hucles Mangano talk about the exciting young star, what the addition means to the team, and more.

Don’t miss these engaging conversations on leadership, coaching, and breaking barriers in the beautiful game!

Time Stamps:

Amanda Evans – 9’

Gisele Thompson – 44’

Angela Hucles Mangano – 48’

Episode Links

Visit United Soccer Coaches Convention at https://unitedsoccercoachesconvention.org/

Join United Soccer Coaches – https://form.jotform.com/80245641719155

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Photo Courtesy of Amanda Evans

Original Broadcast Date: December 24, 2023

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Amanda Evans and Lisa Goldberg (Angel City FC).

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

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Catch Patty’s YouTube Show “My Partridge Family Collection” – https://www.youtube.com/@MyPartridgeFamilyCollection

Episode 198: Angela Hucles Mangano

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 198 – Features an exclusive interview with Angel City FC VP of Player Development & Operations Angela Hucles Mangano

The year 2020 is one we’ll never forget. But through it all, one ray of light was cast on women’s soccer fans when it was announced on July 21, 2020 that Los Angeles would be awarded an NWSL team.

Angel City FC was founded by an investor and ownership group that consists of actresses, athletes, influencers, and former USWNT players, including our guest Angela Hucles Mangano.

On this episode we explore the quick successes of Angel City FC, as well how they are already changing the landscape of women’s football in America, the player-focused programs they’ve implemented, their first player signing of USWNT star forward Christen Press, and more

Angela Hucles Mangano

Not the flashiest player on the USWNT in the mid 2000’s, Angela Hucles was known for her super-sub status, steady play, and going about her business in a quiet, unassuming and effective manner. Since retiring from play in 2009, Angela has continued her influence in the women’s game with the same attributes – behind the scenes and in the broadcasting booth.

Now as VP of Player Development/Operations for the most-anticipated team in the NWSL, Angela stops by to share her experience with the club, their player-focused programs, what it’s like to work with a women-owned franchise, and more.

As the NWSL struggles in the aftermath of controversies, firings and dismissals of front office staff and head coaches, Angel City FC looks to be a force of change and progress. How are they already doing this? Angela Hucles Mangano is here to share it all with us! (16′)

Plus, a look at the NWSL 2021 Championship Finals, NCAA Women’s Soccer Championships, and more!

Episode Links:

Learn more about the Player 22 Futures Program – https://angelcity.com/blogs/news/angel-city-fc-teams-up-with-california-community-foundation-to-help-retired-nwsl-greats-secure-their-future

Purchase your ACFC gear and help the players – https://angelcity.com/collections/special-collections-p23

Angel City FC Supporters Groups – https://angelcity.com/pages/supporters-groups

Angela Hucles on Women’s World Football Show:
Episode 88 – https://wwfshow.com/2016/05/02/angela-hucles/

Episode 72 – https://wwfshow.com/2016/12/19/nairn-pascoe-hucles/

News on NCAA Womens’ Soccer – https://www.ncaa.com/sports/soccer-women/d1

Don’t miss Patty’s new YouTube Show Mission California

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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: Angela Hucles Mangano

Original Broadcast Date: November 15, 2021

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Angel City FC PR manager Amy Chastain and ACFC VP of Player Development & operations Angela Hucles Mangano.

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 189: Joanna Lohman

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 189 features an exclusive interview with former USWNT midfielder and Washington Spirit icon Joanna Lohman.

Joanna Lohman has taken all the lessons she’s learned in her 16-year career and hundreds of stories from professional women soccer players and produced one of the most anticipated books of the year. Here to talk about Raising Tomorrow’s Champions, which she co-authored with Paul Tukey, Joanna share with us the process of compiling all the stories in this book, how it was inspired, and much more.

Despite never winning a championship of any kind, Joanna has redefined what it means to be a champion, from her days with the USWNT to becoming the first Washington Spirit player in the team’s history to ever have her jersey number retired. There’s a lot to learn from one of soccer’s most influential players and she’s here to share it all with us! (14′)

Win a Copy of Raising Tomorrow’s Champions by Joanna Lohman and Paul Tukey!
When: From April 13, 2021 to April 27, 2021
How: Simply go to @wwfshow on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram & reply to our contest post with “I Want to Win!” If you’re not on social, email patty@wwfshow.com with “I Want to Win” in the subject line. Your name will be placed in a drawing to win one (1) copy of “Raising Tomorrow’s Champions.”

Episode Links:

Visit Joanna’s website – https://joannalohman.com/

Listen to Joanna’s WWFShow interview from 2017, Episode 96 – https://wwfshow.com/2017/04/16/lohman-arnold/

Learn more about Raising Tomorrow’s Champions and get your signed copy! https://rtcsoccer.com/book/raising-tomorrows-champions/

Follow “Raising Tomorrow’s Champions” on Instagram & Facebook

Listen and subscribe to our friends at Game of Throw-Ins podcast on Spotify and Soundcloud. Follow them on Twitter @GOTIfootball and Instagram @gameofthrowinspodcast

Don’t miss Patty’s new YouTube Show Mission California

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: Joanna Lohman

Original Broadcast Date: April 11, 2021

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Joanna Lohman, Patrick Renegar, Molly Lynn Westrate, and Chryssa Zizos

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

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

Episode 88: Christine Nairn, Holly Pascoe, Angela Hucles

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 88 features exclusive interviews with Melbourne Victory midfielder Christine Nairn; Canterbury United Pride player Holly Pascoe; Former USWNT midfielder Angela Hucles; and German sports journalist Jana Lange.

Women’s World Football Show‘s last episode of the year is packed with football presents! First up, we welcome the ever-popular midfielder Christine Nairn! A revelation in both the NWSL and in Australia’s Westfield WLeague, Christine has become a powerful presence in both leagues over the years.

After a standout career at Penn State University, Nairn was drafted in the first-ever NWSL College Draft in 2013 by Seattle Reign FC. She’s been living her dream ever since, traveling the world as a professional footballer. In this thoughtful interview, Christine shares how she discovered the love of the game and how a little girl’s dream of playing pro soccer became a reality (despite the doubters!).

Taking teams on her back and collecting fans over two continents, no one is helping to grow the women’s game more than Christine Nairn! Christine discusses the changes she’s seen in the women’s game Down Under, her thoughts on Melbourne City and how Melbourne Victory will turn the tide on the season.

Back stateside, Christine has recently been traded from her hometown team Washington Spirit back to the team that originally drafted her in Seattle. She gives us her thoughts on the trade, her time in Washington and the exciting future of playing for Laura Harvey once again. You know her name, now take a listen and get to know the person – Christine Nairn! (04:54)

Holly Pascoe
The Canterbury United Pride recently won their 3rd New Zealand Grand Final in 4 years beating Capital 2-0. Both those goals were skillfully delivered by our guest – Holly Pascoe! At just 17 years of age this exciting youngster, made her debut for Canterbury just this year. Holly shares her experiences of that unforgettable match, the incredible breakout season in the league and her future plans (which includes playing collegiate soccer in the U.S.!). Don’t miss this interview with one of the brightest young stars in the game today! (36:42)

Angela Hucles
WWFShow welcomes back former USWNT midfielder Angela Hucles! The 2-time Olympic gold medal winner was our guest back in May, 2016 (Episode 72 – “Journeys”). Hucles is back again to talk about her innovative training program for young athletes called Fueling Dynamic Leaders. Angela gives us all the details on this unique online training tool designed specifically for student athletes. After a stellar pro soccer career, Hucles is offering her knowledge to young athletes all over the world – And that means you! (53:55)
Learn more at FuelingDynamicLeaders.com.
Get inspired by following Fueling Dynamic Leaders on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

Frauen Bundesliga Report with Jana Lange
Our favorite German sports journalist Jana Lange sits down with Adam to help catch us up on what’s what in the Frauen Bundesliga. As we approach the halfway mark of the season, our Dynamisches Duo chats about the 3-way title race that’s seeing the upstart Turbine Potsdam leading the way from past powerhouses VfL Wolfsburg and Bayern Munchen. We also take a look at the plans to reform the second division and what that means for women’s football in Germany. Also, we check in with Olympic champions Germany – their new coach, the upcoming Women’s Champions League battle with France, and She Believes Cup! (1:20:36)

Plus…
We’re answering fan questions from around the world! Find out Adam’s thoughts on the FAWSL Spring Series, Patty’s pick for the USWNT No. 1 goalkeeper, WWFShow’s dream interviews & MORE!

Fade Out Music by Brian Setzer Orchestra

Original Broadcast Date: December 17, 2016

Photo credits courtesy of: WLeague.com; MelbourneVictory.com; AngelaHucles.com; Photosport

Episode 72: Angela Hucles, Jovanna Damjanovic, Jana Lange

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 72 features exclusive interviews former USWNT midfielder Angela Hucles; SC Sand forward Jovanna Damjanovic; and German sports writer Jana Lange.

Women’s World Football Show explores the journeys of the game’s favorite players and teams – storied and new!

Join us as we welcome 2-time Olympic gold medal winner Angela Hucles. The former U.S.

USWNT midfielder (16) Angela Hucles holds the trophy for most valuable player, the golden ball, after the finals of the Peace Queen Cup. The USWNT defeated Canada, 1-0, at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, South Korea.

USWNT midfielder Angela Hucles holds the MVP trophy, the Golden Ball, after the finals of the Peace Queen Cup, 2008.

Women’s National Team midfielder brings us back to her days growing up in Virginia Beach and how she developed her love for the game.

Anyone who has gone through the trophy hall at University of Virginia knows the name of Angela Hucles. It took 15 years for someone to come along and break a few of her all-time scoring records. Angela’s journey into pro soccer began as a member of the first-ever Boston Breakers team and in fact, scored the first goal in the history of the Breakers (in 2001 a preseason exhibition match against Duke Blue Devils).

As a member of the USWNT, Angela was a player known for her ability to come off the bench in pivotal moments and strike an impactful pose. In 2008, Angela finished the Olympic campaign tied with the most goals of the tournament and a gold medal around her neck.

Her impact on the game didn’t end there. Angela has spent her post-soccer career giving a voice to those in desperate need of one. Angela is the current president of Women’s Sports Foundation; She has worked with the U.S. State Department and You Can Play organization to help empower LGBT youth through sport; and she founded Empowerment Through Sport Leadership Series, a unique conference featuring speakers and programs dedicated to teaching leadership and healthy living on and off the pitch.

Angela Hucles’ journeys have made her one of the more impactful and inspiring athletes of all time! Now, sit back and enjoy the one and only Angela Huuuuuu-cles!

Connect with Angela and the many organizations she’s involved in:
Women’s Sports Foundation
Empowerment Through Sport Leadership Series
You Can Play
Follow Angela on Twitter @angelahucles

Jovanna Damjanovic
One of biggest stories in this year’s Frauen Bundesliga season has been SC Sand reaching the German Cup final. And forward Jovanna Damjanovic has been a huge part of their success. The Serbian striker has hit 6 goals in the season so far and won Goal of the Week award twice in 2016. In this interview, Jovanna gives us insight into her life growing up in Serbia, playing for Red Star Belgrade, and her journey to Wolfsburgh at just 19 years of age.

The young power forward details her unbelievable Cinderella story of SC Sands. What does the future hold for her on a club level and on the international stage? Plus – what is she expecting in the upcoming match against England coming up in the Euro 2017 qualifiers? Jovanna shares with enthusiasm this and so much more! Don’t miss this interview with one of the world’s most exciting young players!

Frauen Bundesliga & Germany
The German league is reaching its conclusion! Adam sits down with our German correspondent Jana Lange to look at the big stories in the league. From Bayern marching on to a second title win in a row and a surprise in the DFB Cup semi-finals to the relegation battle and the German Champions League semi-final news – its all here and more.

While we have Jana here, WWFShow also looks at the German Women’s National Team as they prepare for the Olympics and the sad news of Nadine Kessler’s retirement. This is your one-stop shop for all things Germany!
Follow Jana on Twitter @jott_ell

PLUS…
NWSL and FAWSL updates, team news, Carli Lloyd injury update, and MORE!

Fade Out Music by Dropkick Murphys

Original Broadcast Date: May 1, 2016