Episode 199: Ashlyn Harris, Ali Krieger, Erin McLeod, Laura Harvey, College Draft Picks

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 199 – Ashlyn Harris, Ali Krieger, Erin McLeod, Laura Harvey, College Draft Picks

After a season of turmoil and controversy, the NWSL is looking forward and so are we! The future of women’s football depends on it.

On this episode, we look at the many changes in the league with soundbites from many of its biggest stars and future stars.

We also take a look at the 2021 Expansion and College Drafts, the 2022 NWSL preliminary format, and an update on all the coaching changes (get your pencils out!)

Soundbites in this order:

Ashlyn Harris & Ali Krieger – 8’

Erin McLeod – 22’

Kim Björkegren – 34’

Naomi Girma & Marleen Schimmer – 46’

Jaelin Howell & Savannah DeMelo – 51’

Zsannett Kajan & Tinaya Alexander – 54’

Amanda Cromwell & Sean Nahas – 1:00’

Kris Ward & Laura Harvey – 1:08’

Episode Links:

https://www.nwslsoccer.com/nwsldraft

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Original Broadcast Date: December 28, 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.

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Episode 174: Adekite Fatuga-Dada; Passion FC

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 174 features exclusive interviews with Watford Ladies FC striker Adekite Fatuga-Dada; from Passion FC, Leila Al Dzheref and Aggie Dent.

How is the next generation of young women using football as a platform to create change in this crazy, chaotic world? On this episode we feature the next generation of forward thinkers who are inspiring to help make the world a better place – all through the beautiful game of women’s football.

Adekite Fatuga-Dada

At just 23 years old, Adekite Fatuga-Dada is the longest-standing player at Watford Ladies FC. After a few years at Arsenal, Adekite returned to her hometown team to help build up the game of women’s football and the community in which she was born and raised.

A leader on and off the pitch, Adekite is using her name to make an impact in the Black Lives Matter movement by supporting and raising awareness of social issues facing people of color today. Adekite shares her football story, her thoughts on the suspended season, combating discrimination in football and more! (8′)

Follow Adkite:

Twitter: @AdekiteFatuga96

Instagram: @afatuga96

Follow Watford LFC on Facebook: @watfordfcladies

Passion FC

Passion FC is a global organization focused on social issues surrounding football in countries where women’s football is not fully supported. Through the telling of the stories from young women all around the world, Passion FC uses women’s football as a vehicle to create change both socially, economically, and culturally.

Here to tell the story and give us information on how we can get involved are Managing Director of Middle East/Eastern Europe Leila Al Dzheref and Chief Partnership and Strategy Officer Aggie Dent. (39′)

Follow Leila on Instagram @leila_realmadrid

Follow Aggie on Instagram @adventureswithaggie

Visit Passion FC website at Passion-FC.org

Twitter: @PassionFC_

Instagram: @passionfc

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Read about the Australia and New Zealand selections as hosts of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

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Photo Courtesy of: Adekite Fatuga-Dada

Original Broadcast Date: June 5, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Adekite Fatuga-Dada, Jhynno Marcelin and Passion FC

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Episode 173: 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 173 features soundbites from Orlando Pride defender Ali Krieger and goalkeeper Erin McLeod; Houston Dash co-captains Rachel Daly and Jane Campbell; Washington Spirit stars Rose Lavelle, Ashley Hatch, Tori Huster, and Meggie Dougherty Howard; OL Reign defender Lauren Barnes; plus Head Coaches Marc Skinner (Orlando Pride) and Craig Harrington (Utah Royals FC).

It’s the day we’ve all been waiting for!

The 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup marks the return to action for all nine NWSL clubs. The 25-game tournament will kick off on June 27, 2020 at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah. The semifinals and finals will take place on July 22 and 26 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy Utah.

On this episode, we’re taking a look at the return of women’s soccer in the USA with this very special tournament, and hear from many of your favorite players and coaches. Are you ready? #LFG!

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

Rose Lavelle – opening

Tori Huster – 9’

Ashley Hatch – 12’

MDH – 14’’

Criag Harrington – 17’

Lauren Barnes – 20’

Ali Krieger – 29’

Marc Skinner – 33’

Erin McLeod – 38’

Jane Campbell – 42’

Rachel Daly – 43’

Episode Links:

Listen to past episodes of Women’s World Football Show, featuring:

Rose Lavelle – Episode 98

Lauren Barnes – Episode 118

Ashley Hatch – Episode 106

Ali Krieger – Episode 36

Erin McLeod – Episode 31

Jane Campbell – Episode 105

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Photos Courtesy of: Houston Dash, Washington Spirit, Orlando Pride, OL Reign

Original Broadcast Date: June 21, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Washington Spirit, Orlando Pride, OL Reign, Utah Royals FC, and Houston Dash.

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 145: Stephanie Labbé

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 145 features an exclusive interview with Canadian Women’s National Team and North Carolina Courage Goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé. Plus, Canadian sports journalist and broadcaster Sandra Prusina.

Stephanie Labbé

Alberta native Stephanie Labbé was an active kid who played hockey in a boys league and grew up to be a world class goalkeeper with the Canadian Women’s National Team. However, as we know, Steph Labbé is more than that. She is a talented writer, businesswoman, and mental health advocate who has opened the doors of conversation on some of the most important topics facing young people today.

As the newest member of the North Carolina Courage, Steph gives us an inside look at her journey back to the NWSL, what its like to be the ‘new kid on the block’ in North Carolina, Canada’s chances at the 2019 Women’s World Cup, and more. (7:35′)
Follow Steph on Twitter @stephlabbe1
Visit Steph’s website at StephLabbe.com
Check out the Project Athlete website
Project Athlete on: Twitter @gearbyproject & on Instagram @gearbyproject
Read Steph’s article on her time with the Calgary Foothills men’s team in the Players Tribune.

Sandra Prusina

Canadian sports journalist, news anchor and broadcaster Sandra Prusina stops by to share her thoughts on the importance of Stephanie Labbé to women’s soccer and sports in general. Plus, a look at Canada’s journey to the 2019 Women’s World Cup, the incoming youngsters, and the final chapter on the veteran players. And in a special discussion, Sandra explains the recent demise of the Canadian Women’s’ Hockey League. Not soccer, but still very relevant to our lives as fans and supporters of women’s sports.
Follow Sandra on Twitter @sprusina
Keep up with Sandra’s articles at SportsNet.ca

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Photos/Logos Courtesy of: Lisa Durel-Wilcox; North Carolina Courage

Original Broadcast Date: May 5, 2019

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, sound designed & executive produced by Patty La Bella. Additional assistance for this episode by Sandra Prusina and Morgan Brown at NC Courage.

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 89: Ella Masar

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 89 features an exclusive interview with FC Rosengård midfielder Ella Masar; Plus, women’s soccer bloggers Karen Valenzuela, Sophie Downey, and RJ Allen.

Ella is back and better than ever! The fan-favorite footballer updates us on her massive success at FC Rosengård in the Damallsvenskan League in Sweden. Ella also shares her thoughts on football in Sweden, her continuing growth in the game and the opportunities playing and living abroad has offered. With 14 goals in 21 games in 2016, Ella is proving herself to be a goal-scoring threat. What has led to this dramatic role change and what does the future hold for the affable soccer star? Ella gives us the insider scoop.

We couldn’t chat with Ella without asking about the health and progress of her wife and teammate Erin McLeod! Ella shares this and more interesting tidbits about her life off the pitch. There are a few surprises (and prizes!) involved in this interview! But of course you’ll have to listen to find out!! (6:29)
Follow Ella on Twitter @emasar3
Check out Ella’s personal website – EllaMasar.me

Looking Back & Forward!
We’re looking back on our favorite clubs, leagues and events of 2016. To help us do that, WWFShow welcomes a few of our friends and contributors – Karen Valenzuela of Woso of the Post, Sophie Downey of Girls on the Ball, and RJ Allen of Backline Soccer. Let’s go!…

U.S. Women’s National Team
It was an interesting year for the USWNT. Their many successes were unfortunately overshadowed by a disappointing Olympic performance in Rio. Karen gives us the highlights, lowlights, best player, what to look forward to in 2017, and more. Plus a spirited discussion on Jill Ellis, Hope Solo and Megan Rapinoe! Get out the dramamine because (like USA’s year), it’s a roller coaster of a ride!
Follow Karen on Twitter @VictoriaNoir89
Watch Off The Post on YouTube!

FAWSL and England
There’s only one source we go to when we’re talking all-things England, and that’s Girls on the Ball! Sophie stops by to give us a look back on FAWSL 1&2 in 2016. Who were the stars of the league and what were some of the biggest matches and moments? And with big changes on the horizon, what does the future look like for both leagues? Sophie lays it all out for us. Plus, a look back on the England squad and insight into what 2017 holds for the team.
Follow on Twitter @GirlsontheBall
Check out their fun and informative website at girlsontheball.com

NWSL
Its a league of intrigue and never-ending drama! So, it’s only fair we put the National Women’s Soccer League under the microscope. RJ is here to recap the season that saw great progress and at the same time, cringe-worthy moments (remember the baseball field fiasco in Western New York?). But despite the let-downs of the league, there were plenty up-sides including the emergence of great players, coaches and of course dream endings.
Follow on Twitter @backlinesoccer
Visit the website that asks, “Do you even woso?”

Plus…
WWFShow delivers their “Best Of” from 2016. As you would expect from a staff of worldwide correspondents, it’s a diversified list. Big thanks to Jana Lange (Germany), Cheryl Downes (Australia), Alana “AJ” Johnson (USA – 1 vote AJ??), Pamela Del Olmo (Mexico), Kaitlyn “Jonesy” Jones (USA), Sarah “The Cowgirl” Hallett (USA, aka Patty’s Barry the Beaver) and Barry the Beaver himself (Canada – can you guess what his list looks like, eh?).

Also…
Patty and Adam share their favorite interviews of the year, favorite moments and they reach their quota for most sound effects in one show! Oh never mind…

Fade Out Music by R.E.M.

Original Broadcast Date: December 31, 2016

Photo credits courtesy of: EllaMasar; FC Rosengard; Petter Arvidson

Episode 84: Heather O’Reilly, Craig Deans, Mark Sampson, Rachel Daly

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 84 features exclusive interviews with former USWNT midfielder Heather O’Reilly; Newcastle Jets manager Craig Deans; England manager Mark Sampson; and England striker Rachel Daly.

Hard working. Determined. Persistent. Resilient. Add all these together and you’ll come up with the theme of this episode! First up is an exclusive interview with one of the most decorated, not to mention toughest footballers in the game – Heather O’Reilly.

Much to the dismay of everyone, HAO recently announced her retirement from international play, ending a celebrated career of 231 appearances for the U.S. Women’s National Team. After a memorable farewell match against Thailand (where she scored and assisted with a goal), HAO shares with us that emotional match and some of her thoughts throughout the game.

HAO was a high school teenager when she was called up to the USWNT, spending her growing-up years as an integral member of the team. So, how do you leave something that’s been so much a part of your past and shaped you into the person you are today? The 3-time Olympic gold medal winner gives us a glimpse into her decision, what prompted it, and why she knows it’s the right time. Plus, what does the future hold for HAO and what does she want her legacy to be when we look back on her career?!

There’s nothing quite like the HAO story and she’s here to share it with us! Get out your tissues, and be prepared to fall in love with HAO all over again!

Check out HAO’s website where you can learn about the many causes she supports at OReillySoccer.com.

Craig Deans
The Westfield W-League is kicking off and our first guest of the season is Newcastle Jets head coach Craig Deans. The coach talks about his biggest challenges this season, some of the players he’s bringing back and a few he lost. Plus, what are his thoughts on how Melbourne City has transformed the league, the growth to the women’s’ game down under and lots more! If you’re as excited about the 2016-17 W-League season as we are, then this interview will give you a kick in the pants!

Megan Crosson
Our theme of hard-working footballers continues with Houston Dash midfielder Megan Crosson. After surviving two ACL tears at a very young age and being passed over in the 2016 NWSL college draft, the Santa Clara University midfielder could have given up a long time ago. But her passion and drive for the game she loved led her all the way to the NWSL. Still looking for more playing time, she recently went to Japan to play for Konomiya Speranza Osaka-Takatsuki of the Nadeshiko League. Meg shows that it’s not how many times you get knocked down, it’s how many times you Fight! (you have to listen to understand). If you’re going through a set back of any kind, you’ll want to catch this interview with Meg Crosson and be prepared to get inspired!

England vs France
Our trusty co-host Adam Barlow suffered through the recent England vs. France friendly in Doncaster on October 21, 2016. The defensive play of both teams resulted in a 0-0 draw, and while the match wasn’t the most exciting of the year, we learned a few things from both teams. Listen to England manager Mark Sampson discuss the confidence of his players and how important it is to continue to play top-tier teams. Plus England striker Rachel Daly discusses her form, her thoughts on playing in Houston and more!

Plus…
A look at the upcoming USWNT friendlies vs. Romania; Euro friendlies, FAWSL updates and more!

Fade Out Music by KC and the Sunshine Band

Original Broadcast Date: October 30, 2016

Photo credits courtesy of: ussoccer.com; oreillysoccer.com; Upper V Athlete Management; TheFA.com; @RachelDaly3

Episode 69: Ella Masar, Christina Burkenroad, Ashlyn Harris, Alex Scott

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 69 features exclusive interviews with Ella Masar-McLeod, Christina Burkenroad, Ashlyn Harris, Alex Scott, Josephine Henning, Jodie Taylor, and John Herdman.

Women’s World Football Show presents an exclusive interview with ever-inspiring Ella Masar-McLeod. Ella updates us on her latest move to FC Rosengård in Sweden. It’s been an interesting journey for the fan-favorite footballer – from her short stint playing in France to her NWSL playing days, Ella brings to light some of the more interesting experiences in her career. Off the pitch, the journey has been no less interesting, as she discusses everything from her marriage to Canada National Team goalkeeper Erin McLeod to becoming a Canadian citizen.

Ella also discusses her eloquently-penned blog post, which sparked a conversation that was way overdue and showed why love is stronger than hate. Ella lives her truth, and for that she has become a role model on and off the pitch.
Read Ella’s inspirational blog.

2016 SHEBELIEVES CUP
A recap of the inaugural tournament. We take a look at the final tallies and takeaways. Plus exclusive interviews with Alex Scott (England), Jodie Taylor (England), Josephine Henning (Germany) and Ashlyn Harris (USA).

Christina Burkenroad
Adding to this show’s “inspirational” theme, we welcome Orlando Pride college draft pick, Christina Burkenroad. The talented young striker discusses her heartbreaking past that at one time left her homeless. Christina shows us that through faith and positivity, we can find the courage to not only succeed, but to conquer. One of the most inspiring stories in football today, Burkenroad is a reminder that soccer is more than just a game, its a state of mind.

Women’s FA Cup
It’s getting down to the wire for the coveted cup and Adam gives a full report on the FA Cup fifth round. Our jolly ol’ chap was at Keepmoat Stadium as Chelsea Ladies took on Doncaster Rovers Belles and chats with Chelsea manager Emma Hayes and newly signed striker Karen Carney. Also, Adam gets the Rovers take from manager Glen Harris and goalkeeper Nicola Hobbs.

NWSL Previews, Part 3
The 2016 NWSL season kicks off on April 16 and we’re bringing in expert pundits to help preview two teams per episode leading up to the start of the season!

Sky Blue FC
Double G Sports contributor Lilly Kashishian is back to give us the low-down on Sky Blue FC! Who did they lose? Who did they pick up? and how much weighs on Raquel Rodriguez? It’s all here.
Follow Lilly on Twitter @Lillykashishian.
Check out Double G Sports.

Washington Spirit
Washington D.C. sports writer Andy Arnold gives us his take on this new-look Spirit team. From the new-old manager to last year’s MVP, Crystal Dunn. Andy breaks down the team with brutal honesty!
Check out Andy on Examiner.com and read his blog LadiesBallToo.

Plus…
Canada Head Coach John Herdman discusses his team’s Algarve Cup win; Cyprus recap; American Idol update and more!

Fade Out Music by Rascal Flatts

Original Broadcast Date: March 20, 2016

Episode 31: Erin McLeod, Megan Campbell

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 31 features an exclusive interview with Canada WNT goalkeeper Erin McLeod; Sound bites from USWNT manager Jill Ellis; Westfield W-League report with Australia sports journalist Cheryl Downes; and Alana “AJ” Johnson interviews Ireland WNT/Florida State University star Megan Campbell and Texas A&M senior Kelley Monogue.

Erin McLeod!
Women’s World Football Show welcomes Canadian Women’s National Team goalkeeper, renaissance woman and overall great person – Erin McLeod. The Olympic bronze medalist talks about her evolution as an athlete, artist and ambassador to the women’s game. As we get closer to the 2015 Women’s World Cup in Canada, Erin gives us a unique view of her country, club and colorful coach. The 31-year old reveals how she’s overcome some of the struggles she’s faced on her journey to self-discovery and the lessons she’s still learning. In a darkened sky void of athlete role models, Erin McLeod is a bright star for young fans to look up to and we’re proud to have her on the show!

Women’s World Cup Draw
The road to Canada continues as your hosts take a spirited look at the recently-revealed Women’s World Cup draw. Who has the best chances of getting out of their groups? The most fierce and fun match-ups? And which is the REAL Group of Death? All this, and we hear from USA skipper Jill Ellis.

Westfield W-League Roundup
The 2014 regular season of the Westfield W-League has docked and Cheryl Downes of The Women’s Game stops by to go over the semifinalists – Perth Glory FC, Melbourne Victory, Canberra United and Sydney FC. What were their strengths, weaknesses and MVP’s? Also Cheryl lets us know how the Aussies are taking the news of their “Group of Death” placing. Crikey!!

2014 College Cup
Are there leprechauns in Ireland? 2014 College Cup champion and Irish International, Megan Campbell doesn’t answer that, but does give us a borderline-hysterical view of her FSU experience. Alana “AJ” Johnson joins us with a full report from the tournament, as well as an interview with Texas A&M senior Kelley Monogue who discusses her intent to enter the NWSL college draft.

And…
Your hosts let off a little steam about the England hashtag situation, welcomes Doncaster Rover Belles’ new manager Glen Harris, and take a look at the Houston Dash’s latest marketing strategy.

Plus….
What was the last sport played on the Titanic? There’s a slight disagreement.

And speaking of the Titanic…
Featured music by Gaelic Storm!

Original Broadcast Date: December 13, 2014

Here’s a look at FSU and Irish International Megan Campbell’s famous throw-ins!

Original Broadcast Date: December 13, 2014 (that’s 12-13-14!)