Episode 179: Shae Yanez, Girls on the Ball, Marios Christos Sfantos

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 179 features an exclusive with London City Lionesses Goalkeeper Shae Yanez; football journalists and founders of Girls on the Ball – Rachel O’Sullivan and Sophie Downey; and co-founder of Athens Women’s Football Summit Marios Christos Sfantos

The world is converging on England to play in the FA WSL.

On this episode we talk to a young American goalkeeper for London City Lionesses Shae Yanez about her journey to England.

We’ll also talk to Rachel O’Sullivan and Sophie Downey from GirlsOnTheBall.com about the league, the England Women’s Team and more!

The Athens Women’s Football Summit is underway starting on October 12, 2020 and we visit with co-founder Marios Christos Sfantos to tell us about this amazing event.

Shae Yanez

After a stellar college career at University of Tennessee, Shae Yanez signed with the Washington Spirit in 2019. She then went on to play in Spain for Santa Teresa CD. The young goalkeeper is now starting for the London City Lionesses of the Women’s FA Championship.

Shae gives us insight on her move to England, her thoughts on London City, how the experience is shaping her as a person and player, her future plans, and more! (8’’)

Follow Shae:

Twitter @shaeyanez

Instagram: @shaeyanez

Girls on the Ball

Founders of Girls on the Ball, Rachel O’Sullivan and Sophie Downey stop by to talk about the FAWSL 2020/21 season, players and teams to watch, a little about the England Women’s National Team.

After last season’s abrupt end (thanks to COVID), the new season kicks off with some changes – most notably all the internationals flooding the league. How will this impact the league and possibly the development of the younger England players? Rachel and Sophie break it all down for us! Do not miss this interview! (36’)

Visit their website at GirlsOnTheBall.com

Follow GOTB on Twitter @GirlsonttheBall

Marios Christos Sfantos

Athens Women’s Football Summit 2020 is here! AWFS Co-Founder and women’s football advocate Marios Christos Sfantos gives us all the information, plus a peek of the amazing lineup of guest speakers.

Visit the Athens Women’s Football Summit 2020 website at AthensWFS.com

Follow on Twitter @AthensWFS

Follow Marios on Instagram @mcsfantos1

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https://www.londoncitylionesses.com/post/london-city-lionesses-sign-shae-yanez

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Photo Courtesy of: London City Lionesses

Original Broadcast Date: October 11, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Shae Yanez, Lenard Lun of Upper V Athletes Management, Rachel O’Sullivan, Sophie Downey, Marios Christos Sfantos

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

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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 101: Kadeisha Buchanan, Aimee Phillips

Episode 101 of Women’s World Football Show features exclusive interviews with Canada WNT defender Kadeisha Buchanan; New Zealand striker Aimee Phillips; and Hannah from Chelsea Ladies Fans website.

Kadeisha Buchanan is establishing herself as one of the best defenders in the women’s game, and at only 21 that’s quite an accomplishment! In this exclusive interview, the Toronto native discusses many of her recent successes, including becoming the first Canadian to hoist the UEFA Women’s Championship League trophy as a member of Olympique Lyonnais.

The 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Best Young Player Award recipient shares with us her changing role in Canada and how she’s preparing to be more of a leader on the team. Kadeisha also shares how her humble beginnings helped her to become the player and person she is today. Where does this young star go from here? The sky is the limit! (6:42′).

Aimee Phillips
New Zealand are a side that is a phase of transition and very much looking forward to the next World Cup. One of the up and coming players for the Football Ferns is striker Aimee Phillips. Recently, Aimee made the decision to put her teaching career on hold to train full time with the national team.

In this one-on-on interview, Aimee shares with us her life-changing decision and the factors that went into her choice. The 26-year old also tells us about making her debut in Brazil and her experience playing in the Cyprus Cup. The Football Ferns are stocked full of talented players, and Aimee Phillips definitely adds to that pool! (46:37′)

Chelsea Ladies Fans Website
Chelsea Ladies won the 2017 FAWSL Spring Series and nobody will have seen more of the team than Hannah Roberts, founder and editor of Chelsea Ladies Fans Website. Hannah chats with Adam about Chelsea’s success, the new signings, what it all means heading into the season proper that starts in September, and more! Also, updates on Crystal Dunn and Fran Kirby! Follow Hannah on Twitter @clfcfans. (31:00′)

PLUS…
WWFShow remembers former USWNT head coach Tony DiCicco, who passed away on June 19, 2017; Updates on NWSL and more!

Original Broadcast Date: June 25, 2017

Photo credits courtesy of: CanadaSoccer.com; NZFootball.co.nz

WWFShow website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

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Episode 36: Ali Krieger

Ali Krieger celebrates her game-winning PK at the 2011 Women’s World Cup semifinal.

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 36 features an exclusive interview with USWNT defender Ali Krieger; Plus Bayern Munich striker Katie Stengel.

In this exclusive interview, Ali Krieger shares her experiences about playing in Germany and what it taught her on and off the pitch. The crafty wingback gives us insight on how she and her teammates deal with the pressure of playing on one of the best teams in the world, why ‘quit’ is not in her vocabulary, what she really thinks of her rabid fan base, and so much more. If you’re a Kriegs fan you won’t want to miss this and if you’re not, you will be after you check out this insightful interview.

USA vs England
Patty and Adam take off the gloves as this most recent friendly hits too close to home. Adam was on hand at Stadium MK and shares his overall impression of the match and stadium atmosphere. We hear from England players Steph Houghton, Fran Kirby, Jill Scott and England manager Mark Sampson, as well as USA lone-goal scorer Alex Morgan

Katie Stengel
Alana “Postgame Gator” Johnson interviews Bayern Munich striker Katie Stengel. All this and Barry the Canadian Beaver chimes in with the only two words in his vocabulary lately.

Fade out music by Miley Cyrus.

Original Broadcast Date: February 15, 2015

Episode 22: Sammy Jo Prudhomme

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 22 features an exclusive interview with USC goalkeeper Sammy Jo Prudhomme; Plus post-game comments from Lionesses Fran Kirby, Fara Williams, Jordan Nobbs, and head coach Mark Sampson.

On this week’s show it’s all about the young guns! Fran Kirby talks about her England debut, USC goalkeeper Sammy Jo Prudhomme chats about her incredible season with the 2014 USL W-League Champion LA Blues SC, and the best Under-20 teams from around the world are showcased.

Also on deck are Mark Sampson, Fara Williams and Jordy Nobbs as Adam eavesdrops on the England Women’s National Team press conference after their sterling win against Sweden.

Turf Wars Part 2! It’s the story that never dies! Kept alive by Wambach & Associates… and oh yes – Patty.

Also WWFShow brings you all there is to know about FAWSL, NWSL and all those warm and fuzzy teams (and one not-so) playing in the U20 Women’s World Cup up in Canada! Plus plenty of Sophie, Barry and other Adam-obsessions.

Original Broadcast Date: August 10, 2014.