Episode 131: Teagan Micah, Jovana Damnjanović, Jana Lange

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 131: Features interviews with UCLA goalkeeper Teagan Micah, Bayern Munich striker Jovana Damnjanović, and German sports journalist Jana Lange.

There are many great break-out stars playing Division l NCAA Women’s Soccer and one of them is UCLA goalkeeper Teagan Micah. The Australian standout sits down with Patty to chat about her unique journey, from a stellar career in the Young Matildas to the Westfield W-League’s Brisbane Roar and Western Sydney Wanderers.

In her third year at UCLA, Teagan gives us insight on what led her to play collegiate soccer, why did she choose UCLA (or actually why UCLA chose her), how does she stay focused while missing her family and friends back home, and more. Also, what does the future hold for the young star? Is the NWSL in her plans? The 20-year old lets us in on all this and more. Don’t miss this exciting interview with one of women’s soccer biggest rising star! (24:20)
Read Patty’s article on Teagan in The Women’s Game.

Jovana Damnjanović
The Serbian footballer, Jovana Damnjanović, is back! Now playing for FC Bayern Munich in the German Frauen-Bundesliga, Jovana stops by to visit with Adam and chat all things Bayern, UEFA Women’s Champions League, and more.

The striker takes us into her life in Germany, how she’s helping to build the league in the Frauen-Bundesliga, what some of her goals are during the season, how beating VfL Wolfsburg is at the top of her list, and more. If you’re ready to get behind a player in the Frauen-Bundesliga, Jovana is that player! (46’)

Germany Update with Jana Lange
WWFShow friend and German sports Journalist Jana Lange is here to chat all things German football. Starting with the recent Women’s World Cup qualifying of the German Women’s National Team, the head coaching situation, the new-look midfield, VAR and more.

The 2018/19 Frauen-Bundesliga season is officially underway! Jana gets us up to date on the improvements at Bayern and Wolfsburg, players and teams we should watching, and more! Plus, how is the German Federation helping to grow the women’s game? Jana is here and ready to share!
Follow Jana on Twitter @jott_ell

PLUS…
NWSL Championship Final recap; NWSL season wrap-up; FAWSL update; USWNT CONCACAF roster update; and MORE!Photos Courtesy of: UCLABruins.com; Teagan Micah; DFB.de, Doppelpass-online.de, FCBayern.com

Original Broadcast Date: September 23, 2018

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Episode 61: Meghan Klingenberg, Nichelle Prince

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 61 features exclusive interviews with USWNT defender Meghan Klingenberg; Alana Johnson chats with Ohio State University forward Nichelle Prince; and a Frauen Bundesliga update with Jana Lange.

Women’s World Football Show catches up with U.S. Women’s National Team defender Meghan Klingenberg! And that’s no easy feat. As the USWNT continues on their post-Women’s World Cup celebrations, Kling takes a break to talk with us about her championship season.

A veritable playmaker, the Pittsburgh native brings to life some of her more memorable moments on and off the pitch. From her game-saving header in the World Cup to her terrible towel-waving goal at Heinz Field, Kling tries to come up with words to describe living a lifetime of dreams.

From her destiny to play at University of North Carolina to her unwavering determination to get back to the Olympics, Meghan Klingenberg takes us back through her past and gives us a glimpse of some of her goals for the future. She also has a few things to say about her new team, Portland Thorns FC!

As one of the more animated players in soccer today, Kling show’s us that its possible to play with fierce intensity and still have a lot of fun. Kling lives like she plays, with passion and enthusiasm, so if you have trouble keeping up, just rewind and listen again!

Watch Kling’s goal-line save vs. Sweden in the 2015 Women’s World Cup.

Germany Round-Up
Our friend and correspondent from Germany, Jana Lange is back with us to talk all things Frauen Bundesliga. Who’s leading the league? Who is the surprise team of the season? And which players are making the biggest impact? Jana gives us a full report. Plus Adam and Jana preview the upcoming Germany vs. England friendly! Germany may be out for revenge, but England wants to prove they’re no fluke. Either way, prepare for some ultra-light trash talk.

Women’s College Soccer
We’re getting ready for the 2015 NCAA Division l Women’s Soccer Championship finals. And to get us in the mood, AJ “Postgame Gator” Johnson visits with Ohio State University forward Nichelle Prince. Not only is Nichelle a standout college player, she’s a current call-up for the Canada Women’s National Team. Here’s your chance to get to know one of the games future prospects a little bit better! Plus, it’s always great to hear from AJ!

Plus…
Westfield W-League player and team updates; NWSL transfers, trades and a 2016 College Draft update; Also, what’s up with Canada? And just who is Peggy Kuznik?

Now, let’s keep talking women’s soccer today and everyday! #GrowTheGame

Fade Out Music by Earth, Wind & Fire.

Original Broadcast Date: November 21, 2015

Episode 55: Lisa Evans

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 55 features an exclusive interview with Scotland striker Lisa Evans; Soundbites from NWSL stars Christen Press, Ella Masar, Meghan Klingenberg and Morgan Brian; a Frauen-Bundesliga report with German sportswriter Jana Lange; Steel City FC Coaches Betsy Warren and Anita Rodriguez, and players Laura Saussol and Amy Vinopal.

Women’s World Football Show welcomes Scotland national team forward Lisa Evans. From her days in the Scottish Women’s Premier League to the German Frauen-Bundesliga, Lisa has traveled a long and winding road through women’s football success and she takes us along every twist and turn.

As a youngster, Lisa left her home playing for Glasgow City to travel to Germany to play for Turbine Potsdam. The affable young star tells us how she learned to adjust to a new culture and a new language.

Lisa also gives us the scoop on her recent 3-year contract with Turbine’s rival, FC Bayern Munich. And Adam gets her to tell us who she considers the best player she’s ever played against. You’ll be surprised at that one. If you love Scotland, Germany and women’s soccer (and we know you do) – You’ll love Lisa’s story!

Frauen-Bundesliga Preview, Part 2
In this second part of our two-part series on the 2015 Frauen-Bundesliga season, Adam and our German correspondent Jana Lange discuss the German league’s Top 4 teams – FFC Turbine Potsdam, FFC Frankfurt, FC Bayern Munich and VfL Wolfsburg. Adam and Jana go over the rosters, recent transfers, injuries and each teams’ chances on winning the crown. You can’t follow the league until you listen to this preview show. It will sure to have you singing Ein Prosit and cheering “Wunderbar!”

NWSL
The 2015 NWSL season has wrapped up and our very own AJ “Postgame Gator” Johnson was at Chicago Red Stars vs. Houston Dash match for the last game of the regular season. And as usual, AJ came back with a slew of first-rate soundbites from Chicago’s Christen Press and Houston’s Ella Masar, Meghan Klingenberg and Morgan Brian.

Don’t blame us for these pictures.

Steel City FC
On his recent trip to the States, our “Man on the Go” Adam (and “Beaver on the Go”) traveled to Pittsburgh to visit WPSL debutantes Steel City FC. We hear how the team is progressing and strides for the future from Coaches Betsy Warren and Anita Rodriguez, All-Star goalkeeper Laura Saussol, and star striker Amy Vinopal.

Plus…
FAWSL 1&2 updates, NWSL semifinals preview, 2015 All-Africa Games info, NCAA rankings and More!

Fade Out Music by Sleater-Kinney.

Original Broadcast Date: September 6, 2015