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Episode 96: Joanna Lohman, Mackenzie Arnold

Episode 96: Women’s World Football Show welcomes NWSL star Joanna Lohman and Australia goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold.

Washington Spirit midfielder Joanna Lohman began her inspiring career as a standout and MAC Hermann Trophy finalist at Penn State. While working on her Business degree, Joanna went on to captain the U-21 USWNT and blazed a trail that would eventually lead her to become one of the more popular players in women’s soccer today. Jo shares her unique story and her discovery of how the game she loved became a vehicle to change lives – including her own!

As a LGBTQ advocate, Jo looks to her pro career as a valuable platform to help raise awareness and also champion a cause to help empower kids to express their individuality, no matter what that might look like. One of the more honest and thought provoking interviews ever on Women’s World Football Show! Find out why Patty calls this one of the more enjoyable interviews she’s done on WWFShow.

Also, Jo gives us the inside story on the Washington Spirit – How have all the player departures affected the team? What’s the new-team chemistry feel like? And why did she decide to stay and fight for the Spirit Family? You’ll love the answers! (09:35′)

Visit www.JoannaLohman.com
Watch “They Bruise” by Marcos Meconi
Re-watch Joanna’s Ted Talk: “The Uncomfortable Rise to the Top”

Mackenzie Arnold
Women’s World Football Show is delighted to welcome Australia Women’s National Team goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold. As one of the brightest up-and-coming international goalkeepers in the women’s game today, Mackenzie is a two-time winner of the W-League Golden Glove award – a remarkable feat by itself, but she’s not done yet!

At only 23-years old, Mackenzie has become one of the more sought-after keepers in the W-League. Originally signed with Perth Glory in 2011, she’s had success at Canberra United, Western Sydney Wanderers, Perth again, and in 2016 joined her hometown club Brisbane Roar. Mackenzie gives us insight on her new team, playing at home and why playing on the Gold Coast is so special.

The young keeper also shares her challenging journey to the Australia WNT. An inspiring story of grit and determination that brings you into the heart of this talented player. Mackenzie also shares with us stories of her first Olympic experience in Rio as well as the Matildas recent performance at Algarve Cup. If you’re excited about the future of women’s soccer, then you’ll want to listen to this interview with Mackenzie Arnold! (01:09:00′)

NWSL Preview
1 League.
10 Teams.
20 Minutes.
Patty and Adam dig in fast and furious into the NWSL 2017 season. Join us as we take a look at the teams, the players and the coaches leading into the fifth season of the National Women’s Soccer League. If you’re looking for bite-sized content, this is for you! Plus, we pick our Top 4 teams and some may come as a surprise! (42:32′)

International Friendlies
Recaps of recent matches between England, Austria and Italy. How are the Lionesses doing as they enter a transitional period? Adam breaks it down! Then Patty recaps the USWNT matches vs. Russia, looks into the new Collective Bargaining Agreement and announces a few upcoming friendlies overseas. Plus MORE!!

Fade Out Music by Alessia Cara

Original Broadcast Date: April 15, 2017

Photo credits courtesy of: WashingtonSpirit.com; Joanna Lohman Facebook; JoannaLohman.com; FIFA.com; Olympics.com

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 63: Katie Rood, Cheryl Downes, Alana Johnson

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 63 features an exclusive interview with New Zealand striker Katie Rood; W-League update with Cheryl Downes; and College Cup review with Alana “AJ” Johnson.

Women’s World Football Show says goodbye to 2015 in style! To help usher out their year, we invite New Zealand striker Katie Rood to the show. The Norhtander takes us back to her days with the Football Ferns youth squads and shares her most memorable experiences, including the 2012 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

It’s been a career of successes for the young Kiwi, from her New Zealand Women’s League Grand Final win to her club-leading stats and she’s here to give us all the details. Also, what does she have to say about Aussie mates Laura Alleway and Collette McCallum? Plus, just how deep does that across-the-ditch rivalry go? We find out and more! You do not want to miss this spirited interview!

W-League Update
Cheryl Downes from The Women’s Game is back to give us Westfield W-League action. What is the biggest surprise of the season, which American is making the biggest impact and what to look forward as the season winds down. Cheryl give us a full report. Plus, it’s true… Cheryl recently ran into Matilda great (and Patty’s fave) Kate Gill! You know we’ll be getting the scoop on that conversation.

USA vs China & Farewell Abby!
Originally scheduled as simply the last match of the USA Victory Tour, this USA vs China friendly turned out to be historic. Not only did China hand the World Champs their first loss on home-soil in 11 years, it was the swan song for all-time leading goal-scorer (and overall legend) Abby Wambach. We’ve got the recap!

College Cup Review with AJ “Postgame Gator” Johnson
Our very own AJ stops by to give us a review of the 2015 NCAA Women’s College Cup Final. AJ gives us a glimpse at the tournament atmosphere and match highlights. Plus, how is college soccer progressing and which players should we be watching at the 2016 NWSL College Draft? Our Postgame Gator is on the scene!

Plus…
Patty and Adam keeps us abreast of the latest FAWSL signings (including a soundbite from Doncaster Rovers Belles goalkeeper Nic Hobbs); Budnesliga updates; CONCACAF U-20 Women’s Championship in Honduras; The latest award for USA young-gun Mallory Pugh; FIFA Rankings run-down & more!

Fade Out Music by Bruce Springsteen.

Original Broadcast Date: December 20, 2015

Episode 56: Lianne Sanderson, Carlyn Baldwin, Cheryl Downes

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 56 features an exclusive interview with England striker Lianne Sanderson; University of Tennessee midfielder Carlyn Baldwin; and an Australia update with sportswriter Cheryl Downes.

Women’s World Football Show welcomes England striker Lianne Sanderson! As one of the more charismatic footballers in the women’s game, Lianne shows us why she is a fan favorite on multiple continents.

The 2015 Women’s World Cup bronze medalist takes us on a journey from her youth growing up in Watford, England to becoming one of the most recognizable players in the game today. Through hard work, determination and the love and support of her family, friends and fans, Lianne has shown that anything is possible if you surround yourself with good people and most of all, believe in yourself above all others.

As the latest member of Portland Thorns FC in the NWSL, the fiery striker tells us why she’s excited to be playing for the most popular team in the league and why she feels at her best with the rose on her chest.

True to her spirit, Lianne is open, honest and genuine, revealing why she continues to be a positive role model in sport and in life. For anyone who has ever been singled out for being different or been unfairly treated, Lianne has been there and gives us honest insight on how she overcame adversity and achieved success at the highest level.

The Striking Matildas & W-League Preview
There’s a lot of bad blood brewing between The Matildas and the Football Federation Australia and Cheryl Downes from The Women’s Game is here to sort it all out for us. Just what are the Aussie’s striking for and is there a resolution in sight? We’ll find out. Also, the W-League is gearing up for another exciting season. Join us for Part 1 of a 2-Part preview of the upcoming season. To kick off the series, Patty and Cheryl discuss Adelaide United, Brisbane Roar, Canberra United, & the new team Melbourne City FC.

NWSL
As we head into the 2015 NWSL postseason, Patty and Adam dissect the playoff race with in-depth analysis of Seattle Reign FC vs. Washington Spirit and FC Kansas City vs. Chicago Red Stars. Who were the heroes and who were the zeros? We’ll give you the scoop and also a peek into the upcoming NWSL Finals.

College Countdown
Adam is back at it with a look at the NCAA women’s college Top 10 rankings. Also, AJ “Postgame Gator” Johnson is back with another awesome interview. This week, we welcome University of Tennessee midfielder Carlyn Baldwin. Don’t miss this AJ classic!

Plus…
FAWSL and FA Cup updates, Bundesliga recaps, and the USA vs. Haiti debacle. And just how many proper English words can American’s ~~screw~~ spice up? Quite a few apparently. All this & More!!

Fade Out Music by Taylor Swift.

Original Broadcast Date: September 20, 2015

Episode 53: Kaylyn Kyle, Cheryl Downes

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 53 features an exclusive interview with Canada WNT midfielder Kaylyn Kyle; plus, an Australia Women’s National Team update with Aussie sportswriter Cheryl Downes.

Women’s World Football Show welcomes Canadian national Kaylyn Kyle to the show. The Olympic bronze medalist gives us an insider’s look at what it was like to play for the host county during the Women’s World Cup in Canada and the unforgettable memories that will stay with her forever.

The affable midfielder also shares her thoughts on what it’s like playing for Portland Thorns FC in the NWSL and the fan atmosphere that follows the team at home and away. Kyle also updates us on her latest project and plans for the future. If you’ve always wanted to know more about this fan-favorite Canadian, then this the interview you’ll want to catch.

NWSL
The NWSL play-off race is in full swing! Here’s your opportunity to get caught up on the latest and greatest news around the league. Which teams are poised to make it to the post-season and which are packing putting their eggs in next year’s basket. We lay it all out for you. Plus, how did Lianne Sanderson end up in Portland? We’ve got the scoop and more.

The Matildas
Our resident Aussie Cheryl Downes from The Women’s Game is back in the land down under with a full report on the Australian Women’s National Team. After a successful Women’s World Cup, the Matildas are preparing for their next challenge – the 2016 Olympic qualifiers and beyond. Cheryl brings us up to date on what’s next for them, as well as a sneak peek at the upcoming W-League season, the Young Matildas and much more.

Plus…
A peek inside the FAWSL standings, Ashley Nick’s medical report, Jill Ellis’ contract extension, and more! Oh… and another Kate Gill rant?! You know it!

Jorge Bronze is running for homeless dogs. Here’s how you can help!

Fade Out Music by Jessie J (featuring B.o.B).

Original Broadcast Date: August 16, 2015

Episode 46: Jackman, Lange, Baxter, Downes, Kehinde

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 46 features a special 2015 Women’s World Cup preview with New Zealand WNT legend Maia Jackman; And sportswriters Jana Lange (Germany), Kevin Baxter (USA), Cheryl Downes (Australia), and Kehinde (Nigeria).

FINALLY!
Women’s World Cup 2015 is finally here, and you know what that means… Patty and Adam come up with a bunch of inaccurate predictions. Remember their World Cup 2014 predictions? No? That’s because that show was deleted off the airwaves. This time will be different however, because joining in the conversation will be a panel of experts from every corner of the globe.

Check out this lineup…

Maia Jackman
The legendary Kiwi is back with us to talk about New Zealand and Group A.

Jana Lange
No one knows Germany or Group B better than our favorite German sports journalist.

Cheryl Downes, Kevin Baxter, Kehinde from Girls Talk Footy
We look at Australia, Sweden, Nigeria and USA in what they are calling the “Group of Death” with best expert pundits around.

Plus
Patty and Adam give the tournament’s players to watch, surprise teams, compare brackets, and more!

Check out Cheryl’s article in The Women’s Game!

ICYMI: Nadine Angerer’s music video (don’t blame us).
Fade out music by Queen & David Bowie

Original Broadcast Date: May 31, 2015

Episode 44: Christen Press

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 44 features an exclusive interview with USWNT striker Christen Press; and Mexico Correspondent Pamela Del Olmo.

Women’s World Football Show welcomes USA’s goal-scoring savant, Christen Press! After a stellar youth and collegiate career, Christen has established herself as one of the most valued players on the U.S. Women’s National Team.

Christen is known for being an open-book when it comes to her inner-thoughts and this interview is no different. In this intimate, up-close, and sometimes funny conversation, the introspective striker shares some of her most favorite memories growing up, her thoughts on her loyal fan base, her feelings about playing in her first Women’s World Cup, and more!

Think you know everything there is to know about Christen? We ask her questions she’s never been asked before and we guarantee you’ll love her answers. Now if only we can get her to cut a rap song for our show theme!

Mexico Women’s National Team
Our Mexican pundit, Pamela Del Olmo brings us a timely update on the El Tricolor. Her dedicated insight gives us a unique perspective on this sometimes mysterious team. What are the strengths of the team? Who are the players to watch? And why is advancing out of their Women’s World Cup group vital to the growth of the game in Mexico? Plus, what do the fans and the players really think of having so many Mexican-Americans on the team? Pamela lends her expertise and knowledge on these subjects and more! Follow Pamela on Twitter @pndom.

International Updates
We’re delivering brief updates on FAWSL 2, USA vs. Ireland and Champions League! Mark Sampson announced the England Women’s World Cup squad and Adam breaks it all down. Australia manager Alen Stajcic announced his squad and Patty is none-too-happy.

Wait… there’s more!
Adam explains why he’s so grumpy about Mother’s Day, Patty’s Fox Channel lovefest, and a #AskBarry question (kind of). And did we mention Christen Press?

USWNT pose with their moms!

Fade out music: The Simpsons themes by Green Day and Los Lobos

Original Broadcast Date: May 15, 2015.