Episode 222: Megan Rapinoe, Ali Krieger, Christine Sinclair, Julie Ertz

As we see an end to 2023, we also say goodbye to a few of our favorite players who have announced their retirements – Megan Rapinoe, Ali Krieger, Christine Sinclair, and Julie Ertz. In this episode, we hear from these iconic players as they look back on their careers and the legacies they leave.

We also hear from Lauren Barnes as she shares her thoughts on longtime friend and teammate Megan Rapinoe – Get out the tissues!!

Time Stamps:

Megan Rapinoe – 6’

Lauren Barnes – 12’

Ali Krieger – 16′

Christine Sinclair – 26’

Julie Ertz – 32′

Soundbites courtesy of US Soccer, Canada Football Association, and the NWSL.

Episode Links

Ali Krieger on Episode 38 of WWFShow – https://wwfshow.com/2015/02/16/kriegs/

Christine Sinclair on Episode 42 of WWFShow – https://wwfshow.com/2015/04/27/sincy/

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Original Broadcast Date: December 3, 2023

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

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Episode 186: Lauren Silver

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 186 features an exclusive interview with Jamaica Women’s National Team defender Lauren Silver

Jamaica Women’s National Team defender, business owner, entrepreneur, and success coach Lauren Silver shares her life story in this inspiring hour-long conversation. From her days at University of Florida to traveling the world playing soccer for club and country, the Florida native gives us an inside look at how she battled burn out, fought her national team federation with the No Pay No Play initiative, and on-going quest to become a better version of herself.

In 2019, the Reggae Girlz lit the soccer world on fire with their gritty play on the pitch and their courage to face the Jamaica Football Federation. At the helm was their tiny defender who took to social media to call out the JFF and then took action to help prepare the team for the biggest stage in the world. Lauren isn’t waiting around for opportunities to come, she’s creating her own with the same fortitude it took to stand up to a federation. And she’s bringing us with her!

You do not want to miss this interview – it just might change your life! (5′)

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Original Broadcast Date: February 28, 2021

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Lauren Silver, Damon Wilson of Wilson Alliance Management, and Sarah Troccoli

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Episode 185: Lucy Parker, Sophie Schmidt, Megan Oyster

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 185 features an exclusive interview with UCLA defender Lucy Parker; with soundbites from Canada Women’s National Team midfielder Sophie Schmidt and Houston Dash defender Megan Oyster

There’s something about starting anew! Whether its a new year, a new season, a new semester, or a new job, it’s always a time to hit the refresh button and restart. And new adventures in life also allows us a time to reflect a little and learn.

On this episode we do all that and more as we welcome one of the brightest young players in the game to day, UCLA defender Lucy Parker! We’ll also hear from a couple veterans in the NWSL who have some sage advice for the young players coming into the league.

Lucy Parker

One of the most exciting collegiate players in the game today, UCLA’s Lucy Parker joins us at a very pivotal moment in her career. Entering her final season with UCLA, Lucy is gearing up for her entry into the pro ranks when she joins Kansas City in the summer. Selected 16th overall in the draft by KC, Lucy takes us through her journey from growing up in Cambridge, England to finding herself on the West Coast in California.

The 3-time Arsenal Player of the year and 2-time FA Youth Cup Winner, Lucy has 22 international caps under her belt w/ the England Youth National Team from U15 to U21. What made her decide to give it all up to play college soccer in the States? And what did she learn from the experience. Lucy share it all with us and more. Do not miss this opportunity to get to know the young star as she stands on the edge of what’s sure to be a long and successful career! (12′)

Megan Oyster and Sophie Schmidt

Former UCLA defender and NCAA National Champion Megan Oyster and former University of Portland standout Sophie Schmidt bring us back to their college days and the experiences that shaped them on and off the pitch. The Houston Dash stars also give their advice for the young players transitioning into the professional leagues. (40′ & 43′)

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Photo Courtesy of: UCLA

Original Broadcast Date: February 14, 2021

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Lucy Parker, Liza David, and Palamo Alatorre

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Episode 184: Megan Rapinoe, Carli Lloyd, Catarina Macario

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 184 features soundbites from US Women’s National Team Players Megan Rapinoe, Carli Lloyd and Catarina Macario

It’s a new year and a new day for women’s football, and what better way to head into the year than to hear from some of our favorite USWNT players we haven’t seen in awhile (and one we’re just getting to know)

USWNT Players

The US Women’s National Team is preparing for a busy year with the SheBelieves Tournament in February and a full slate of NWSL matches in the year ahead. The team got together for two friendlies against Colombia recently and conducted a few virtual press conferences – just in time to ease our stress levels a bit.

In this episode, we hear from Megan Rapinoe in one of the more entertaining pressers – as she shares her thoughts on the political climate in the USA, the evolution of the National Anthem protest, her thoughts on her teammates who do not kneel, and much more! (11′)

We also hear from a re-energized Carli Lloyd as she discusses her mental and physical fitness after a long layoff, reuniting with her family, her thoughts on why she chooses not to kneel during the anthem, and more. (48′)

There’s a star in the making on the USWNT, and her name is Catarina Macario! We listen in as the young striker tells us why she decided to leave Stanford a year early to pursue her professional career in France, what it means to be a new American at this time, how it feels to play with her childhood heroes, and so much more! (58′)

Plus, we take a look at the upcoming calendar for the NWSL season; Managerial changes for a few international teams; FA Women’s Continental League Cup scores, and more!

Episode Links:

Watch the USWNT press conferences in their entirety on the US Soccer YouTube page

Learn more about Argentina on Episode 167 of Women’s World Football Show

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Original Broadcast Date: January 31, 2021

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

Additional assistance for this episode by US Soccer; Aaron Heifetz, Illyanna Gutierrez

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Episode 182: Esmeralda Negron

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 182 features an exclusive interview with ATA Football Co-Founder and General Manager Esmeralda Negron

It’s the last show of 2020! Some of our usual seasonal traditions may look a little different this year, so we’re bringing a little joy with Episode 182, featuring an inspirational interview with ATA Co-Founder Esmeralda Negron!

Esmeralda Negron

After a lifetime of playing and coaching, Esmeralda Negron recognized the problem of finding and watching women’s football and decided to do something about it. The former Princeton All-American helped found ATA Football, free access to live and on-demand women’s football matches as well as replays, highlights,and other premium content.

On this episode we sit down with Esmeralda to talk about her football journey from Princeton to broadcasting executive. What inspired the idea to create a women’s football media company and what does it take to partner with some of the biggest names in sports broadcasting? Plus, Es shares how playing soccer has given her the skills to survive and thrive in the corporate arena. It’s the interview every little girl who dreams of working in football should listen to! (12′)

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Original Broadcast Date: December 20, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by ATA Football Co-Founder and General Manager Esmeralda Negron and Stephen Bonsignore

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Episode 181: Arianna Criscione, Christen Press, Bev Priestman

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 181 features an exclusive interview with Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Arianna Criscione; soundbites from USWNT striker Christen Press; and Canada Women’s Soccer Head Coach Bev Priestman

WARNING: We’re spreading some positive vibes on Episode 181! If you’re up to the challenge, we hope you stay tuned in to experience one of the most inspirational and uplifting shows of the year (and we need it!)

Christen Press

We kick off the episode with one of women’s football’s most positivey vibey player – USWNT and Manchester United forward Christen Press. Listen in as Christen addresses the media and shares her thoughts on how playing in the FAWSL is helping her game, and in turn, helping her team. (7′)

Arianna Criscione

Our featured guest Arianna Criscione is here to give us more positive vibes and share her inspiring story. Starting out as a striker in her youth days, Arianna excelled in goal at UCLA and Boston College. She then moved to Europe to kick off her professional career and never left!

The Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper takes us on a journey of European titles, national team call ups, and the dream of playing in Paris. An advocate of higher education, Arianna gives her thoughts on why female footballers can benefit from a college degree and why its needed in football and beyond. Not only is Arianna a seasoned veteran, she is also serving as a Marketing Executive at PSG. You can’t walk away from this interview without a renewed sense of positivity and enlightenment! (16’’)

Follow Arianna on Instagram: @acfootballer

Read a few of Arianna’s articles:

A Thank You to the Unsung Heroes of Women’s Football

99 Problems and Wages are Just One

The Female Elephant in the Room

Learn more about Common Goal.

Bev Priestman

Canana Soccer announced the appointment of Bev Priestman as their WNT head coach. In this introduction press conference, Bev talks to the media about her new position, her long-term goals with the team, thoughts on bringing an NWSL team to Canada, and more!

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Photo Courtesy of: Paris Saint-Germain

Original Broadcast Date: November 29, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Arianna Criscione, Damon Wilson at Wilson Management Alliance; Richard Scott and Vanessa Racine at Canada Soccer; Aaron Heifetz and Illyanna Gutierrez at US Soccer.

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Episode 168: Janine Beckie

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 168 features exclusive interviews with Manchester City Defender and Canada Women’s National Team Star Janine Beckie; and from Manchester City Women’s FC Supporters Club Dave Sheel and Jayne Comer.

It’s not enough to do the ‘little things right’ when it comes to success.

When Manchester City Women’s Football Club entered into the FA WSL in 2014, they took every single resource afforded to them and blazed a trail of success. The story of MCWFC is a tale of teamwork that starts at the top of the organization with a commitment to do all the right things, both big and small to help make the women’s side become the best in the world.

In this episode, we take a look at MCWFC with Canada Women’s National Team striker and Manchester City star Janine Beckie; and from MCWFC Official Supporters Club – Dave Sheel and Jayne Comer.

Janine Beckie

A staple on the Canada Women’s National Team since 2015, Janine Beckie has taken her game up a few notches over the years. Now, doing great things for both club and country, Janine stops by to share her football journey, the decisions that brought her to the Canada team and to Manchester, and more.

One of the game’s fan favorites, Janine also gives us insights on what makes this current squad of Canada international so special; why she fits in so well in Manchester; her experiences living and working in Europe, and more! (19’)

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David Sheel and Jayne Comer

We couldn’t feature a show about Manchester City without spotlighting the passionate supporters group. David Sheel and Jayne Comer are here to give us inside info on the supporters group, the team, the players, the players to watch and much, much more! You’re going to love hearing their stories from the trenches in Manchester! (51’)

Follow Dave on Twitter @Davros1736

Follow Jayne on Twitter @blueberry1894

Follow MCWFC Official Supporters Club on Twitter @MCWFC_OSC

Episode Links:

https://womenscompetitions.thefa.com/en/News/barclays-FA-WSL

https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/teams/team/1883718/

https://twitter.com/ManCityWomen

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Photos Courtesy of: ManCity.com

Original Broadcast Date: April 5, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Vanessa Rincon, Janine Beckie, Dave Sheel, Jayne Comer

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Episode 158: Chinyelu Asher, Ana De Souza

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 158 features an exclusive interview with Jamaica Women’s National Team Midfielder Chinyelu Asher; and a special Concacaf report with Ana De Souza.

What’s it like to be the first to do something in your field? To be the first to set a record or achieve something that goes down in the annals of history? One thing we know for sure is, when you’re the first to do something, it opens the doors and creates opportunities for other ‘firsts.’

On Episode 158 of Women’s World Football Show, we examine the Jamaica Women’s National Team, better known as the Reggae Girlz and their historic road to becoming the first Caribbean women’s team to qualify for the Women’s World Cup.

Plus, we take a deep dive into the Concacaf teams, players, leagues, and tournaments heading into the 2020 Concacaf Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championships.

Chinyelu Asher

Jamaica WNT midfielder Chinyelu Asher shares her footballing journey, her outlook on pushing past her comfort zone, and her meditative mindset.

As a member of the 2019 Women’s World Cup Jamaican team, Chinyelu gives us a look into her experiences on the team from qualifying to the team’s recent No Pay, No Play walkout and it’s result. If you’ve always loved Chinyelu as a player, you’ll love her even more as a person and role model after this interview. (14’)

Follow Chinyelu on Twitter @ChinyeluAsher

Ana De Souza

Writer, podcaster, and Concacaf expert Ana De Souza stops by to talk all things Jamaica and Concacaf. What were Ana’s impressions of the Reggae Girlz debut in France? Which teams and players should we be watching in the upcoming Concacaf Women’s Olympic Qualifiers? And who is the third best team in Concacaf today? Ana gives us it to us straight! Plus, a special Pan American Games report and More! (60’)

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Listen to the Dominique Bond-Flasza interview on Women’s World Football Show, Episode 138.

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Original Broadcast Date: November 3, 2019

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Chinyelu Asher, Ana De Souza, Reggae Girlz Foundation, NWSL, and US Soccer.

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Episode 148: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 Special, Part 1

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 148 features press conference interviews courtesy of FIFA 2019 with Australia Midfielder Chloe Logarzo and Head Coach Ante Milicic; New Zealand Head Coach Tom Sermanni; Canada Forward Jessie Fleming and Head Coach Kenneth Heiner Møller; England Head Coach Phil Neville; USA Forward Alex Morgan and Head Coach Jill Ellis.

Follow along as we explore the many story lines unfolding throughout France in the 2019 Women’s World Cup! All soundbite in this episode are courtesy of FIFA 2019.

Below is the lineup with an approximate time where they show up in the show. Enjoy!

Chloe Logarzo – 6’

Ante Milicic – 9’

Tom Sermanni – 17’

Jessie Fleming – 26’

Kenneth Heiner Møller – 28’

Phil Neville – 37’

Alex Morgan – 45’

Jill Ellis – 50’

Contributions to this episode provided by: FIFA.com

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Original Broadcast Date: June 18, 2019

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, sound designed & produced by Patty La Bella. Additional assistance for this episode by FIFA 2019.

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Episode 134: Katie Stengel, Denise Schilte-Brown, Cheryl Downes

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 134, features exclusive interviews with Newcastle Jets and Utah Royals FC striker Katie Stengel; University of South Florida Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown; and an extended Westfield W-League report with The Women’s Game Editor Cheryl Downes.

U.S. forward Katie Stengel takes a break from her Australian club Newcastle Jets to chat with Adam about her experiences in the Westfield W-League, her experiences playing in the Frauen Bundesliga, her career to date, and more. With the W-League season just underway, Katie gives us insights into the team, the league, and a few reasons that keep her coming back to the Land Down Under.

The formidable striker also shares some of her experiences playing for Utah Royals FC in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). What makes the Royals special (it’s got to be that throne!)? After a successful college career at Wake Forest University, the Florida native played headed to Bayern Munich in the Frauen Bundesliga. Katie gives us a glimpse into why she chose to play abroad, what she learned about her game in Germany, and why her unique sense of humor was lost on the locals. There’s more to Katie Stengel than you think and this interview gives it to you! (6:40’)

Denise Schilte-Brown
University of South Florida (USF) women’s soccer team has posted 6 consecutive seasons of 10+ wins and 8 in the last 9 years, thanks in part to their fearless leader, Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown. The coach takes time from the NCAA Div. l playoffs to chat with Patty about the amazing 2018 season where the Bulls finished14-3 and went 8-1 in the regular season.

With over a 100 wins under her belt at USF, Coach Schilte-Brown gives us insight into some of the things that makes her teams so successful. We also look at a few standout players, big lessons learned, and how difficulties can become strengths if you choose the right attitude! Plus, we look at the college system in America, what she learned by playing in Germany and for Canada Women’s National Team and more! Don’t miss this interview with one of the most successful and influential coaches in NCAA Women’s Soccer – Denise Schilte-Brown! (26:29’)

Westfield W-League Report
Had enough W-League talk? We thought not! The 11th season has begun in Australia and to talk all things W-League is Cheryl Downes, Editor at The Women’s Game. Which teams did the best recruiting leading up to the season? Who are some of the young guns we should be watching? How important is Sam Kerr to women’s football in Australia and throughout the world? Cheryl is here to answer all these burning questions and more! It’s already shaping up to be an exciting season in Australia, so don’t miss this extended report! (01:00′)

PLUS…
U-17 Women’s World Cup preview; NCAA Division 1 Women’s Soccer Championship update; NWSL news; Women’s World Cup qualifer updates; and friendly reports with U.S.A, England, Australia, Chile, and MORE!

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Original Broadcast Date: November 11, 2018

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