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 172: Susie Petruccelli, Jackie Gutierrez

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 172 features exclusive interviews with Susie Petruccelli, author of Raised a Warrior; and Jackie Gutierrez, founder and editor of WomenKickBalls.com.

Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 is a federal law that states:

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” 

On this episode, we look into the past and present state of women’s soccer and how it is shaping the future of the sport.

Susie Petruccelli

Susie DeLellis Petruccelli is a former Harvard women’s soccer star and the author of her prize winning memoir, Raised a Warrior: One Women’s Soccer Odyssey. Through her work as an author and women’s rights activist, Susie shares intimate knowledge of the issues surrounding gender inequality in sports and soccer, as well as her involvement with the documentary Warriors of a Beautiful Game. (7′)

Follow Susie:

Twitter: @Sooozie

Instagram: @susiepetruccelli

Contact Susie: susie@warriorwomenoffootball.com

 

Jackie Gutierrez

As founder, editor and head writer at WomenKickBalls.com, Jackie Gutierrez is a young entrepreneur who has put her knowledge and know-how to work to help grow the women’s game. Jackie explains the challenges that the US Women’s National Team is facing in their equal-pay lawsuit against US Soccer. Plus, Jackie gives us an update on the NWSL’s return with a month-long tournament in Utah, her favorite players to interview, and more! (51′)

Visit and follow WomenKickBalls.com

Twitter: @womenkickballs

Instagram: @womenkickballs

 

Episode Links:

Order your copy of Raised a Warrior: One Woman’s Soccer Odyssey by Susie Petruccelli

Warriors of a Beautiful Game documentary: https://warriorwomenoffootball.com/

 

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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, Spreaker, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, Castbox, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and direct from our website at www.WWFShow.com.

Photo Courtesy of: Floodit Dreams

Original Broadcast Date: June 1, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Susie Petruccelli and Jackie Gutierrez

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 171: Elena Linari

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 171 features an exclusive interview with Italy Women’s National Team Defender Elena Linari.

What happens if we turn our focus from the things we don’t have or the things we can’t do and concentrate instead on all the things we DO have and the things we CAN do?

Is it possible to change our life’s circumstance by changing our mindset? On this episode, we’re lifting ourselves up as we welcome Italy defender Elena Linari – a very special player and person who shares some of her antidotes for overcoming hard times and shows how mental strength is just as important as physical strength especially these days.

Elena Linari

The Italy center back takes us on an unforgettable journey starting from her childhood playing football in the streets of Florence to playing for her country in front of billions at the 2019 Women’s World Cup. Playing professionally since a teenager, Elena has risen to the top of her game as part of the Le Azzure – Italy Women’s National Team – surprising everyone by winning their group and making it all the way to the quarterfinals of the tournament in France.

From her passionate singing of the National Anthem to their victory Macarena dance, Elena won the hearts of the fans back home and helped bring attention to the billions who watched the tournament. In this powerful interview, Elena shares her memories of the Women’s World Cup, how she finds happiness within herself, especially during difficult times, and more!

Plus, what went into her decision to leave Serie A and play for one of the most popular teams in the world at Athletico Madrid? And what is it like to play in front of 60,000-plus spectators in Spain? We find out in this in-depth interview with one of the game’s best center backs! (20’)

Follow Elena:

Twitter: @ElenaLinari

Instagram: @elenalinari

Facebook: @ElenaLinariOfficial

Visit Elena’s webstie at ElenaLinari.it

 

Episode Links:

Follow Italian Football Team on Twitter @Azzurri

Studio Assist & Partners

FIFA selects 2023 Women’s World Cup Host

 

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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, Spreaker, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, Castbox, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and direct from our website at www.WWFShow.com.

Photo Courtesy of: FIFA.com

Original Broadcast Date: May 17, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Elena Linari and Studio Assist & Partners

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.