Episode 45: Vero Boquete, Perez, Rampone, Johnston, Harris

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 45 features an exclusive interview with Spanish midfielder Vero Boquete (conducted by German sports journalist Jana Lange); Plus Mexico WNT striker Veronica Perez; USWNT defenders Christie Rampone and Julie Johnston; and Doncaster Rover Belles head coach Glen Harris.

FFC Frankfurt has just won the 2015 UEFA Women’s Champions League and we hear from their star forward Vero Boquete! Our friend and German sports journalist Jana Lange is back from Berlin with a full report.

Jana chatted with Vero about the Championship match, her plans on the future, what it means to be part of the first Spanish team to go to the Women’s World Cup, and more!

Plus a look at the top teams in the Bundesliga, a German National Team update, and more!

USA vs. Mexico
Patty and WWFShow blogger Sarah Hallett visited StubHub Center for the USA vs. Mexico friendly and shouldered their way to the front of the media mix zone for some great interviews. We hear from our friend Veronica Perez who chats about the match and what Mexico needs to do to advance out of their group at World Cup. We hear from 5-time Women’s World Cup attendee Christie Rampone and first-timer Julie Johnston. The seasoned veteran and upstart young gun give us two defensive perspectives on the footballing life and the World Cup. Plus, what’s so different about USA head coach Jill Ellis?

Doncaster vs. Reading
Adam traveled to Doncaster for the Reading match-up and gives a full report on the surprising result. And to get a really good look at the Donny Belles, our English host chats with head coach Glen Harris, who gives us his frank assessment of the team and the league. Plus, a look up and down the table.

NWSL Roundup
Week 7 is in the books for the NWSL, and we’ve got all the scoop on the teams, their standings and how they’re making due without their national team players.

Fade out music by Clark Beckham

Original Broadcast Date: May 24, 2015

Episode 31: Erin McLeod, Megan Campbell

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 31 features an exclusive interview with Canada WNT goalkeeper Erin McLeod; Sound bites from USWNT manager Jill Ellis; Westfield W-League report with Australia sports journalist Cheryl Downes; and Alana “AJ” Johnson interviews Ireland WNT/Florida State University star Megan Campbell and Texas A&M senior Kelley Monogue.

Erin McLeod!
Women’s World Football Show welcomes Canadian Women’s National Team goalkeeper, renaissance woman and overall great person – Erin McLeod. The Olympic bronze medalist talks about her evolution as an athlete, artist and ambassador to the women’s game. As we get closer to the 2015 Women’s World Cup in Canada, Erin gives us a unique view of her country, club and colorful coach. The 31-year old reveals how she’s overcome some of the struggles she’s faced on her journey to self-discovery and the lessons she’s still learning. In a darkened sky void of athlete role models, Erin McLeod is a bright star for young fans to look up to and we’re proud to have her on the show!

Women’s World Cup Draw
The road to Canada continues as your hosts take a spirited look at the recently-revealed Women’s World Cup draw. Who has the best chances of getting out of their groups? The most fierce and fun match-ups? And which is the REAL Group of Death? All this, and we hear from USA skipper Jill Ellis.

Westfield W-League Roundup
The 2014 regular season of the Westfield W-League has docked and Cheryl Downes of The Women’s Game stops by to go over the semifinalists – Perth Glory FC, Melbourne Victory, Canberra United and Sydney FC. What were their strengths, weaknesses and MVP’s? Also Cheryl lets us know how the Aussies are taking the news of their “Group of Death” placing. Crikey!!

2014 College Cup
Are there leprechauns in Ireland? 2014 College Cup champion and Irish International, Megan Campbell doesn’t answer that, but does give us a borderline-hysterical view of her FSU experience. Alana “AJ” Johnson joins us with a full report from the tournament, as well as an interview with Texas A&M senior Kelley Monogue who discusses her intent to enter the NWSL college draft.

And…
Your hosts let off a little steam about the England hashtag situation, welcomes Doncaster Rover Belles’ new manager Glen Harris, and take a look at the Houston Dash’s latest marketing strategy.

Plus….
What was the last sport played on the Titanic? There’s a slight disagreement.

And speaking of the Titanic…
Featured music by Gaelic Storm!

Original Broadcast Date: December 13, 2014

Here’s a look at FSU and Irish International Megan Campbell’s famous throw-ins!

Original Broadcast Date: December 13, 2014 (that’s 12-13-14!)

Episode 16: Natasha Dowie, Mark Sampson, Jill Ellis, Nick Cushing

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 16 features sound bites from England striker Natasha Dowie and managers: Mark Sampson (England), Nick Cushing (Manchester City Women FC), and Jill Ellis (USWNT).

Here comes the new boss. Same as the old boss? Hardly!

The Women’s World Football Show crew gets you all caught up on the latest news from football pitches around the world!

Check out the interesting, inspiring and always-entertaining sound bites from the bosses: England’s Mark Sampson, Man City’s Nick Cushing and USWNT new skipper Jill Ellis!

Plus Natasha Dowie! or as Patty likes to call her “Nat.”… Hey, it’s better than what Adam calls Abby Wambach!

All this & loads of NWSL & FAWSL banter, international matches, and more!

Original Broadcast Date: May 18, 2014