Women’s World Football Show, Episode 207 – Exclusive interview with Sofia Jakobsson, Sweden and San Diego FC forward; Plus soundbites from San Diego Wave Head Coash Casey Stoney, forward Alex Morgan, and Jaedyn Shaw

Recorded from London, England! On this episode we celebrate how we want with a look at the extraordinary inaugural season of the San Diego Wave FC in the NWSL. We’re thrilled to feature an exclusive interview with San Diego and Sweden star striker (and Women’s World Cup hero!) Sofia Jakobsson.

Sofia Jakobsson
Sweden international and San Diego Wave FC striker Sofia Jakobsson stops by to share her football story and it’s a good one!

As one of the game’s most experienced players, Sofia has played in leagues all over the world, including Sweden, England, Germany, France, and Russia. Now, she’s taken on the USA as a member of the surprising San Diego Wave FC. Listen in as we get to know this brilliant star as she embarks on her fourth Women’s World Cup in 2023.

You’ll love getting to know Sofia a little better and root for her along the way. (23’)

Alex Morgan, Casey Stoney, Jaedyn Shaw
We’re taking a look at the San Diego Wave FC in their inaugural season (can you tell?), with soundbites from USWNT star Alex Morgan, Head Coach Casey Stoney, and USWNT U20 midfielder Jaedyn Shaw. All talking about the success of the team this season, the veteran influence, and more. Plus Coach Stoney gives us an insight on what makes Sofia Jakobsson a valuable asset to the team.

U17 Women’s World Cup
A brief recap of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup group and quarterfinal actions.

Episode Links:

Sofia Jacobsson profile – https://sandiegowavefc.com/player/sofia-jakobsson/

Sofia’s World Cup goal vs. Germany – https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/france2019/news/jakobsson-helps-sweden-break-the-spell

Follow Sofia on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sofiajakobsson/

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup news – https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/womens/u17womensworldcup/india2022

Catch Patty’s new YouTube Show Mission California – https://mission-california.com/

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Photo Courtesy of San Diego Wave FC

Original Broadcast Date: October 22, 2022

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Sofia Jakobsson, Bernadette O’Donnell (San Diego Wave FC).

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