Episode 212: Rebecca Holloway, Kim Bjorkegren, Bev Priestman, Laura Harvey, Tziarra King, Pia Sundhage

It’s a very international show, featuring Racing Louisville FC and Northern Ireland defender Rebecca Holloway. 

We also take a look at the Canada Women’s National Team fight for equality and its affect on the players at the national team level and club levels.

A look at recent friendly tournaments Cup of Nations, SheBelieves Cup, Arnold Clarke Cup, and the Women’s World Cup Playoffs.

We also hear from Racing Louisville FC Head Coach Kim Björkegren, Canada Women’s National Team Head Coach Bev Priestman, OL Reign Head Coach Laura Harvey and forward Tziarra King, Brazil WNT Head Coach Pia Sundhage. 

Episode Links

Follow Rebecca Holloway on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/becks_holloway/

Watch “Why We Dance” the story of the Northern Ireland Women’s National Team – https://youtu.be/F7yO9Htorvg

Cup of Nations Recap – https://www.matildas.com.au/cup-of-nations/news/how-to-watch-cup-nations-2023

FIFA Women’s World Cup Playoffs – https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/play-off-tournament-womens-world-cup-2023-review-haiti-panama-portugal

 Catch Patty’s new YouTube Show Mission California – https://mission-california.com/

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Photo Courtesy of Racing Louisville FC

Original Broadcast Date: February 28, 2023

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Rebecca Holloway, Jeff Greer, Aaron Hiefetz, and Ryan Perez.

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Episode 143: Adrianna Franch, Leah Williamson

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 143 features exclusive interviews with U.S. WNT goalkeeper Adrianna Franch and England WNT midfielder Leah Williamson; Soundbites from U.S.WNT players Ashlyn Harris, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe; and a look at Jamaica with CONCACAF expert and host of Futbol Ace podcast Ana DeSouza.

Also on the show, special reports on Algarve Cup, Cypress Cup, FFA Cup of Nations, and SheBelieves Cup; NWSL spring training; and an update on of the SSE Women’s FA Cup.

Adrianna Franch – A Women’s World Football Show exclusive interview with Portland Thorns FC and USWNT goalkeeper Adrianna Franch. WWFShow reporter Alana “AJ” Johnson caught up with the keeper at the SheBelieves Cup after Franch made her debut with the team. Franch talks about her first-cap experience, how her Portland teammates are her biggest fans, a secret talent revealed, and more! (9:40′)

Leah Williamson – AJ is back on the case in this exclusive interview with England and Arsenal midfielder Leah Williamson. The young footballer shares her experiences at SheBelieve, the possibility of going to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and more! (14:56′)

Soundbites from:
Ashlyn Harris – AJ was in the mix zone with Orlando Pride/USWNT goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris before the Brazil match. The fan-fave shares her thoughts on playing for the USWNT in Florida in front of tons of family and friends, and playing with and against her Pride teammate Marta! (20:52′)
Alex Morgan – The star forward for USWNT talks to the media about the tournament, playing with and against Marta, and more. (25:43’)
Megan Rapinoe – Tough love language from Pinoe as she shares her thoughts on why she feels the team needs to get tougher, be better, and learn from mistakes. (27:36’)

Ana DeSouza – If you love following the Concacaf teams, you’re going to love hearing from Ana DeSouza. As the writer, producer & founder of the Futbol Ace website & podcast, Ana explores all the Concacaf women’s teams, players, and influencers. In this interview, Ana talks primarily about Jamaica, other Concacaf teams we should be watching, and much more.  (40:48’)
Follow Ana on Twitter @ana_futbolace 

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Photos/Logos Courtesy of: Portland Thorns FC; Arsenal Women FC
Soundbites from Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe courtesy of U.S. Soccer/Wazee Digital.

Original Broadcast Date: March 17, 2019

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

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Episode 142: Rebekah Stott, Leonne Stentler

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 142 features exclusive interviews with New Zealand Women’s National Team defender Rebekah Stott; former Netherlands defender Leonne Stentler; and an important discussion with Africa President of CONIFA, Justin Walley.

Also on the show, NWSL news and signings; Updates on SheBelieves Cup, Algarve Cup, Cypress Cup, and the inaugural Cup of Nations in Australia; and a recap of the Women’s Continental League Cup Final between Arsenal and Manchester City.

Rebekah Stott – A Women’s World Football Show exclusive interview with New Zealand Women’s National Team defender Rebekah Stott. The 3-time W-League Champion shares her experiences playing in leagues all over the world including her new team Avaldsnes, insights on playing for the Football Ferns, and more. (30′)
Follow Rebekah on Twitter @stotty_13.

Leonne Stentler – A fun and inspiring interview with former Dutch international Leonne Stentler.  The former defender discusses highlights of her career, her inspirations, and what she is doing today to help change women’s sport and the world! (51′)
Follow Leonne on Twitter @lstent

Justin Walley – Justin Walley is back his new book “One Football. No Nets” and his new role as Africa President of the Confederation of Independent Football Associations (CONIFA), the international governing body for non-FIFA affiliated associations. (1:21’)
Follow Justin on Twitter @JustinWalley10.

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Photos/Logos Courtesy of: NZ Football Ferns

Original Broadcast Date: March 3, 2019

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Episode 141: Caity Heap, Júlia Belas

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 141 features exclusive interviews with AC Sparta Praha midfielder Caity Heap; From Terra Networks in Brazil, sports journalist Júlia Belas.

Also on the show, we break down the 2018/19 Westfield W-League Grand Final; The return of the International Champions Cup; Previews on SheBelieves Cup, Algarve Cup, Cypress Cup, and the inaugural Cup of Nations in Australia; And scores and reports from FA Women’s Cup and Frauen Bundesliga.

Caity Heap – A Women’s World Football Show exclusive interview with AC Sparta Praha midfielder and 3-time NCAA National Champion Caity Heap. The Texas native shares her experiences playing for Texas Tech, Houston Dash, and now for Sparta Praha in Prague. Plus, favorite memories over the years and taking on a new challenge in the Czech Republic.(9’)
Follow Caity on Twitter @caity_heap
Follow AC Sparta @ACSparta_Zeny

Júlia Belas – Entertainment and Sports Journalist Júlia Belas of Terra Networks in Brazil stops by for a report on the Brazil Women’s National Team. What can we expect from the team at the upcoming SheBelieves Cup, who are some of the younger players we should be watching, and how important is Marta and the success of the Seleção on the women’s game in Brazil? Júlia shares her insights. (47’)
Follow Júlia on Twitter @july_bt
Follow Júlia Belas Trindade on Facebook

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Photos/Logos Courtesy of: Sparta.cz

Original Broadcast Date: February 17, 2019

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