Episode 168: Janine Beckie

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 168 features exclusive interviews with Manchester City Defender and Canada Women’s National Team Star Janine Beckie; and from Manchester City Women’s FC Supporters Club Dave Sheel and Jayne Comer.

It’s not enough to do the ‘little things right’ when it comes to success.

When Manchester City Women’s Football Club entered into the FA WSL in 2014, they took every single resource afforded to them and blazed a trail of success. The story of MCWFC is a tale of teamwork that starts at the top of the organization with a commitment to do all the right things, both big and small to help make the women’s side become the best in the world.

In this episode, we take a look at MCWFC with Canada Women’s National Team striker and Manchester City star Janine Beckie; and from MCWFC Official Supporters Club – Dave Sheel and Jayne Comer.

Janine Beckie

A staple on the Canada Women’s National Team since 2015, Janine Beckie has taken her game up a few notches over the years. Now, doing great things for both club and country, Janine stops by to share her football journey, the decisions that brought her to the Canada team and to Manchester, and more.

One of the game’s fan favorites, Janine also gives us insights on what makes this current squad of Canada international so special; why she fits in so well in Manchester; her experiences living and working in Europe, and more! (19’)

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David Sheel and Jayne Comer

We couldn’t feature a show about Manchester City without spotlighting the passionate supporters group. David Sheel and Jayne Comer are here to give us inside info on the supporters group, the team, the players, the players to watch and much, much more! You’re going to love hearing their stories from the trenches in Manchester! (51’)

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Follow Jayne on Twitter @blueberry1894

Follow MCWFC Official Supporters Club on Twitter @MCWFC_OSC

Episode Links:

https://womenscompetitions.thefa.com/en/News/barclays-FA-WSL

https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/teams/team/1883718/

https://twitter.com/ManCityWomen

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Photos Courtesy of: ManCity.com

Original Broadcast Date: April 5, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Vanessa Rincon, Janine Beckie, Dave Sheel, Jayne Comer

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Episode 71: Matt Beard, Mark Parsons, Nadia Nadim, Jill Scott, Mark Sampson, Dawn Scott

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 71 features exclusive interviews with Boston Breakers head coach Matt Beard; Portland Thorns FC head coach Mark Parsons; Denmark striker Nadia Nadim; London striker Jill Scott and head coach Mark Sampson; and USWNT head trainer Dawn Scott.

Women’s World Football Show is wrapping up the 2016 NWSL previews with two Londoners, Head Coaches Matt Beard (Boston Breakers) and Mark Parsons (Portland Thorns FC). These two coaches have new teams, new players and a new outlook on 2016!

It’s a new league for Matt Beard, but he’s up for the challenge and ready to take Beantown by storm. The Breakers coach has spent the past 11 years coaching women’s top flight teams. His accomplishments include an FA Women’s Cup, Community Shield, FA Premier League Cup, 2-time FAWSL Cup and more. The former FAWSL Manager of the Year talks about his entry into the NWSL, his first college draft experience, and the challenges facing his team and himself in 2016.

Mark Parsons has shown that he can take an NWSL team into the playoffs and he’s hoping to do the same for his new team in Portland. The former Chelsea Ladies gaffer gives insight on the psychology of coaching and what he hopes to achieve in the Rose City. Parsons shares his thoughts on the Portland fans, the city and many of his new players.

Nadia Nadim
Michelle Stile is in Portland for Orlando Pride’s inaugural match against the Thorns FC,where she catches up with striker Nadia Nadim. Nadia takes us along on an inspirational trek from her beginnings in Afghanistan to her journey to Portland. The Danish international has easily become the most dangerous striker in women’s football today. What drew her to the medical profession, what is her new role in Portland, and what is the story behind her trademark headband? Dr. Nadim is in the house!

England vs. Belgium
Adam traveled over to Rotherham for England vs. Belgium in the Group stage of the UEFA qualifiers. The match ended in a dramatic draw, with England midfielder Jill Scott getting the equalizer. We hear from the Lioness as she gives her thoughts on the game, the team and the future of England squad. Also on tap is England manager Mark Sampson with his views on the match and the depth of his England side.

Dawn Scott, USWNT trainer
How has the U.S. Women’s National Team earned the reputation as one of the fittest teams in women’s football? Dawn Scott, the teams head trainer sits down with Michelle Stile to share some trade secrets. This is a rare interview with one of the main influencers in the USWNT’s success on the field.
For cool behind-the-scenes pictures and videos, follow Dawn Scott on Twitter @DawnScott06.

Plus…
NWSL kicks off their historical fourth season; FAWSL updates; 2016 Olympic draws and More!

Fade Out Music by The Clash

Original Broadcast Date: April 17, 2016

Episode 12: Sophie Schmidt, Jill Scott, Desiree Scott

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 12 features exclusive interviews with: Canada Women’s National Team midfielder Sophie Schmidt and defender Desiree Scott; and England manager Mark Sampson and striker Jill Scott.

Patty and Adam mark the official opening of women’s football season with recaps of the 2014 edition of Algarve and Cyprus Cups.

We take a deep dive into USA, Japan, Sweden and the newly crowned Algarve Cup champs, Germany.

If you think it’s surprising that Cyprus actually let Adam onto their beautiful island, it should really amaze you that England and Canada allowed him to interview their players and coaches.

Giving us the Sounds of Cyprus, Adam brings us exclusives with England midfielder, Jill Scott and head coach Mark Sampson. Plus Adam asks Desiree Scott about her move to Notts County Ladies. And, in an interview you don’t want to miss, our roving reporter chats with Sophie Schmidt. You can actually hear him gush!

It’s only fitting that our Canadian Player Profile falls on “The Destroyer” Des Scott!

Original Broadcast Date: March 15, 2014