Episode 131: Teagan Micah, Jovana Damnjanović, Jana Lange

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 131: Features interviews with UCLA goalkeeper Teagan Micah, Bayern Munich striker Jovana Damnjanović, and German sports journalist Jana Lange.

There are many great break-out stars playing Division l NCAA Women’s Soccer and one of them is UCLA goalkeeper Teagan Micah. The Australian standout sits down with Patty to chat about her unique journey, from a stellar career in the Young Matildas to the Westfield W-League’s Brisbane Roar and Western Sydney Wanderers.

In her third year at UCLA, Teagan gives us insight on what led her to play collegiate soccer, why did she choose UCLA (or actually why UCLA chose her), how does she stay focused while missing her family and friends back home, and more. Also, what does the future hold for the young star? Is the NWSL in her plans? The 20-year old lets us in on all this and more. Don’t miss this exciting interview with one of women’s soccer biggest rising star! (24:20)
Read Patty’s article on Teagan in The Women’s Game.

Jovana Damnjanović
The Serbian footballer, Jovana Damnjanović, is back! Now playing for FC Bayern Munich in the German Frauen-Bundesliga, Jovana stops by to visit with Adam and chat all things Bayern, UEFA Women’s Champions League, and more.

The striker takes us into her life in Germany, how she’s helping to build the league in the Frauen-Bundesliga, what some of her goals are during the season, how beating VfL Wolfsburg is at the top of her list, and more. If you’re ready to get behind a player in the Frauen-Bundesliga, Jovana is that player! (46’)

Germany Update with Jana Lange
WWFShow friend and German sports Journalist Jana Lange is here to chat all things German football. Starting with the recent Women’s World Cup qualifying of the German Women’s National Team, the head coaching situation, the new-look midfield, VAR and more.

The 2018/19 Frauen-Bundesliga season is officially underway! Jana gets us up to date on the improvements at Bayern and Wolfsburg, players and teams we should watching, and more! Plus, how is the German Federation helping to grow the women’s game? Jana is here and ready to share!
Follow Jana on Twitter @jott_ell

PLUS…
NWSL Championship Final recap; NWSL season wrap-up; FAWSL update; USWNT CONCACAF roster update; and MORE!Photos Courtesy of: UCLABruins.com; Teagan Micah; DFB.de, Doppelpass-online.de, FCBayern.com

Original Broadcast Date: September 23, 2018

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Episode 129: Randy Waldrum, Lachy France

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Women’s World Football Show, Episode 129: Features an exclusive interview with University of Pittsburgh Women’s Soccer Head Coach Randy Waldrum; CollegeMatildas.com founder and editor Lachy France; and updates on NWSL, FA Women’s League Cup, and more.

A legend among college coaches in the United States, Randy Waldrum’s tenure at Notre Dame lasted 14 season, leading the Fighting Irish to two national championships, capturing the College Cup title in 2004 and 2010. His teams won eight Big East Tournament titles and appeared in eight NCAA Final Four games during that time. After a three-year stint as head coach of the Houston Dash, Waldrum is at the helm as head coach of the the University of Pittsburgh Panthers.

Adam sits down with the legendary coach for one of the more candid conversations ever to air on Women’s World Football Show. Coach Waldrum doesn’t pull any punches when discussing everything from his decision to leave Notre Dame for Houston, his experiences in the pro league, weighing in on youth club culture and the “Pay to Play” path, and more.

How long did it take Waldrum to miss the college game after leaving Notre Dame for Houston Dash? What happened with his Nigeria WNT appointment? What will it take for the NWSL to survive? And what lead the Coach back to the college ranks? It’s all here and its all riveting!

Whether your interest lies in youth, college or pro soccer, this is the interview you want to catch! And it’s guaranteed to have you following PITT this season and for seasons to come! (12′)
Follow Pittsburgh Panthers on Twitter @pitt_wsoc.

College Matildas
Our college soccer conversation continues with founder and editor of CollegeMatildas.com, Lachy France. Learn more about this unique website that covers all the Australians playing NCAA Div 1 women’s soccer. All the way from Sydney, Australia, Lachy walks us through his website, which features complete player profiles, stats, game previews and highlights, recruitment and commitment news, and so much more. If you love college soccer and Aussie football (who doesn’t?), this is the perfect storm of an interview! (01:15′)
Check out the website at CollegeMatildas.com and follow @CollegeMatildas on Twitter and Facebook.

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
The 2018 U-20 Women’s World Cup is in the books! Patty and Adam recap the Final match between Japan and Spain; the thrilling third-place match between England and France; and the tournament on a whole. Plus, your dutiful hosts delve into the decline that used to be a powerhouse of U.S. Youth Soccer. What’s killing the program and how much is the “Pay to Play” path hurting the future of women’s soccer in the U.S.? We roll up our sleeves and dive in! (2′)

PLUS…
• Focusing in on the 2018 NWSL playoff picture and its question marks.
• FA Women’s League Cup is underway and it’s already turning heads (did you see the crowd for Manchester United vs. Reading?!)
• MAC Hermann Trophy List announcements
• Riding the Orlando Pride nose dive
• AND MORE!!

Photos Courtesy of: PittsburghPanthers.com; CollegeMatildas.com

Original Broadcast Date: August 26, 2018

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Episode 127: Chloe Logarzo, Rhiannon Roberts, Toni Duggan, Dyanne Anderson, Dido Tshimanga

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Women’s World Football Show, Episode 127: Features exclusive interviews with Australia Women’s National Team midfielder Chloe Logarzo; Liverpool FC Women defender Rhiannon Roberts; FC Barcelona Femení forward Toni Duggan, SoCal FC forward Dyanne Anderson and Head Coach Dido Tshimanga.

If you have been paying attention to the Australia Women’s National Team, you know the name of Chloe Logarzo. Not just because of her explosive talent but because of her interesting journey on and off the pitch. The 23-year old sits down with Patty to discuss her life and lessons learned along the way. Chloe shares the secret of the Matildas’ success, what the team learned from a struggling qualifying campaign, and why defending their Tournament of Nations crown means so much.

In this candid interview, Chloe discusses a time in her life when she turned her back on football and the road that lead back to the game she loved since childhood. Now, determined to become the “ultimate footballer,” Chloe is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with. Don’t miss this insightful, inspiring, and entertaining interview with one of the brightest stars on the Australia team! (16:13′)
For more of Chloe, read Patty’s article in TheWomensGame.com!

Rhiannon “Razza” Roberts
After a few high-profile departures in the off-season, Liverpool FC Women are rebuilding and one of the big signings came by way of Wales defender Rhiannon “Razza” Roberts. Adam sits down with the former Doncaster Belles player to talk about her new club, her preseason experiences, and a look at the upcoming FA Women’s Premier League season.

The Welsh defender also discusses the oh-so-important Women’s World Cup Qualifier against England. What impact will this match have on the team and the country? Razza gives us the unique view of a player’s perspective. Don’t miss this interesting and enlightening interview with one of the more amicable personalities in women’s football today. (40′)

FC Barcelona Femení vs SoCal FC
The Spanish side recently traveled to Southern California where they met up in a friendly against WPSL side SoCal FC and WWFShow was there to catch the action! Listen in as we go over the highlights and discuss this highly unusual pairing. We catch up with SoCal FC forward Dyanne Anderson and Head Coach Dido Tshimanga to asses the match and lessons learned as individuals and as a team. Plus we catch up with Barcelona and England WNT forward Toni Duggan!

Plus…
Tournament of Nations Musings; Update on FAWSL (or whatever they’re calling it); Weird stuff going on in the NWSL (again); FIFA Best List is out & no complaints?? It’s all here and MORE!

Oh and..
How many times do we mention Cheryl Downes? Just let us know via Twitter or Facebook and you could win a WWFShow fan pack! (it’s really cool).

Photos Courtesy of: Emily Mogic; Sydney FC; Ailura; FC Barcelona.cat; Liverpool Ladies FC

Original Broadcast Date: July 29, 2018

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