Episode 177: Australia Special with Cheryl Downes

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 177 features a special Australia spotlight with in-depth analysis by Beyond 90 Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief Cheryl Downes.

When FIFA announced that the Women’s World Cup 2023™ will be staged in Australia and New Zealand, elation was felt around the globe. Not only is this monumental event important to the two host countries, who have done so much for women’s football with their national teams and leagues, it will be fruitful for the women’s game all over the world.

On this special episode, we visit with Beyond 90 Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief Cheryl Downes to discuss the upcoming World Cup, what it means to the Australia, the Matildas playing abroad, and much more. Three years is not that far away, so let’s get the conversation started!!

Cheryl Downes

Cheryl is the Co-Founder and Editor in Chief of Beyond 90. Having been involved in the coverage of women’s football for well over a decade, Cheryl has covered the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup (2014, 2018) and more than seven seasons of the W-League.

Making her record-breaking 30th appearance on Women’s World Football Show (that’s a good thing, right?), Cheryl Downes provides us an inside look at the upcoming 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Her expert analysis brings us a close-up view of the tournament seen through the eyes of a Melbourne native. Plus, Cheryl gets us up to date with the Matildas playing abroad, some W-League news and more.

Did you know Cheryl got her start covering Field Hockey?? Well, we do now because Cheryl also shares her own personal football journey! It’s a side of Cheryl we never knew existed and after 6 years of appearances, it’s about time we got to know her! (6‘ & 37’)

Follow Cheryl on Twitter @ChicasFootball

Episode Links:

Visit Beyond 90.com.au

Twitter: @Beyond90AU

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Photo Courtesy of: Cheryl Downes

Original Broadcast Date: September 2, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Cheryl Downes and Beyond90.com.au

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

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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’)

Follow Janine on Instagram @janinebeckie4

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Watch and subscribe to Being Beckie on YouTube

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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Follow Women’s World Football Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.

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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

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 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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Follow Women’s World Football Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.

Listen to Women’s World Football Show on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and direct from our website at www.WWFShow.com.

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

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

Episode 34: Carli Lloyd

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 34 features an exclusive interview with USWNT midfielder Carli Lloyd; Plus Steel City FC GM Steph Harrison.

Women’s World Football Show welcomes 2-time Olympic gold medal winner Carli Lloyd! USA’s top-scoring midfielder took a break from USWNT training camp in California to chat with Patty about everything from her fitness leading up to the World Cup to her thoughts on the NWSL. In this highly personal interview, Carli gives us an inside look at her “hard-as-nails” image and why we should never judge a book by it’s cover. Plus, does the steely-eyed goal scorer cry at movies? You’ll have to listen to find out!

Steel City FC
If there’s a new team in Pittsburgh, you know Adam is on it! The Pitts-obsessed Englishman visits with the wunderkind behind the newest WPSL team, GM Steph Harrison. Discover how one vision to bring women’s soccer to the City of Champions has become a reality. Support Steel City FC by following them on Twitter @SteelCityFC and visit their website at SteelCityFC.com.

Cyprus Cup and FA Cup
WWFShow breaks down the equally-matched groups at this year’s Cyprus Cup. If you don’t know what’s going on in Cyprus, we’ll get you up to speed. Also, the latest and greatest news on the upcoming Women’s FA Cup match-ups. Will Doncaster get stung this weekend by the London Bees? Adam will be buzzing around the scene.

Plus…
Updates on upcoming international friendlies, a recap of the Four-Nation’s Cup in China, Adam lets us know how to cope with a Sophie Schmidt-less NWSL, Barry plays the drums and more!

And all this Hope Solo business is making us feel kind of… deflated.

Fade-Out Music by Green Day.

Original Broadcast Date: January 24, 2015