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Women's World Football Show

Women’s World Football Show is the longest-running podcast covering women’s soccer throughout the world. Discover the award-winning content that spotlights inspiring stories of the game’s leading women footballers, coaches, and influencers. Join us for exclusive interviews, bringing you closer to the game and learning more about your favorite players.

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Episode 211: Kate T. Parker, Lynn Williams, Mike Norris, Karina LeBlanc

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As we embark into 2023, we’re using soccer to find our superpowers! 

Listen in as we chat with best-selling author and photographer Kate T. Parker. Her books “Strong is the New Pretty – A Celebration of Girls Being Themselves” and “Play Like a Girl – Life Lessons from the Soccer Field” are changing the narratives of how young girls see themselves through sport. 

We also hear from the newest member of NJ/NY Gotham FC and USWNT forward Lynn Williams. What does she think of the ‘surprise’ trade. We also check in on Portland Thorns FC GM Karina LeBlanc and new head coach Mike Norris.

Episode Links

Check out Kate T. Parker’s website – https://www.katetparker.com/

Strong is the New Pretty on Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/Strong-New-Pretty-Celebration-Themselves/dp/0761189130/ref=sr_1_1

Play Like a Girl on Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/Play-Like-Girl-Lessons-Soccer/dp/1523511362/ref=d_pd_sbs_vft_none_sccl_3_3/147-1978736-6681951

Heineken’s Cheers to All Fans – https://www.heineken.com/us/en/campaigns/cheers-to-all-fans

Heineken’s Cheers to All Fans Video on YouTube –

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

More WWFShow Links:

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 Kate T. Parker

Original Broadcast Date: Feb. 7, 2023

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Kate T. Parker, Tiffany Miller, Katie Simons, and Christa Mann.

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

Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

Episode 194: Tokyo 2020 Olympic Gold Medal Special

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Women’s World Football Show, Episode 194 – Tokyo 2020 Olympic Gold Medal Special, featuring News Anchor at 660 News Calgary, Sports Journalist & Women’s Sports Advocate Sandra Prusina

On this Olympic Special Wrap-up episode, we welcome long-time friend of the show and news anchor at 660 News in Calgary, Sandra Prusina to talk about the historic gold-medal winning Canada Women’s Soccer Team.

Sandra Prusina

We couldn’t do this show without her! News Anchor at 660 News in Calgary, long-time Sports Journalist, and Women’s Sports Advocate Sandra Prusina joins us to explore the Gold Medal-winning run of the Canada Women’s National Team.

With Sandra’s expert analysis, we take a deep dive into the team, the players, the coach, the program, the atmosphere in Canada, and also why we feel so great about Canada’s win – even from other countries. It’s a unique moment in time and the Calgary native is here to share it with us. (6′)

Follow Sandra:
Twitter – @sprusina
Instagram – @prusinaonair
Check out Sandra’s work at 660 News Calgary – https://www.660citynews.com/author/sandra-prusina/

 

Episode Links:

Janine Beckie on Episode 168: https://wwfshow.com/2020/04/06/episode-168-janine-beckie/

Karina LeBlanc on Episode 164: https://wwfshow.com/2020/02/16/episode-164-karina-leblanc/

Stephanie Labbé on Episode 145: https://wwfshow.com/2019/05/05/episode-145-stephanie-labbe/

Don’t miss Patty’s new YouTube Show Mission California

More WWFShow Links:
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.

Graphic by: Patricia La Bella

Original Broadcast Date: August 8, 2021

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Sandra Prusina

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

Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

Episode 164: Karina LeBlanc

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Women’s World Football Show, Episode 164 features an exclusive interview with Concacaf Head of Women’s Football Operations and Canada Soccer Hall of Fame Member Karina LeBlanc; with soundbites from Canada WNT players Christine Sinclair, Stephanie Labbé, Sabrina D’Angelo, Sophie Schmidt, and head coach Kenneth Heiner-Møller.

“Be your own hero. Be the woman you want to see. Be the woman you want to be. Then, you can influence others.” ~ Karina LeBlanc

Karina LeBlanc

As an Olympic medalist, Canada soccer hall of fame member, and head of women’s football operations at Concacaf, Karina LeBlanc has changed the game of women’s soccer by changing the conversation from “What can I do after I retire?” to “What can’t I do and how can I influence the sport?”

Karina takes us on her journey from having a stellar footballing career, accumulating over 18 years of awards and accolades to holding one of the most important positions in women’s football. She also shares her strategies and plans for the future of women’s football in the Concacaf regions, and how she’s impacting the lives of young girls and women all over the world.

This is a smart, insightful, and of course entertaining (It’s KK afterall!) interview that you want to catch and share with your friends! (21’)

Follow Karina on Twitter @karinaleblanc

Visit KarinaLeBlanc.com

Canada Women’s National Team

Throughout this episode, we hear from Canada’s best players talking about the influence of their former teammate, friend and mentor Karina LeBlanc. Soundbites include:

Christine Sinclair (1’)
Stephanie Labbé (15’)
Sophie Schmidt (46’)
Sabrina D’Angelo and Kenneth Heiner-Moller (1:05’)

Episode Links:

Listen to past shows and hear Karina’s influence:

Karina LeBlanc on Episode 86 (Aired: November 20, 2016)

Rhian Wilkinson on Episode 92 (Aired: February 11, 2017)

Sophie Schmidt on Episode 100 (Aired June 10, 2017)

Kadeisha Buchanan on Episode 101 (June 26, 2017)

Desiree Scott on Episode 123 (Aired: June 3, 2018)

Stephanie Labbé on Episode 145 (Aired: May 5, 2019)

 

More WWFShow Links:
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, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and direct from our website at www.WWFShow.com.

Photos Courtesy of: KarinaLeBlanc.com

Original Broadcast Date: February 16, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Karina LeBlanc, Melissa Rincon at Concacaf, Vanessa Racine at Canadian Soccer Association

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 92: Rhian Wilkinson, Emily Roberts, Remy Siemsen

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Women’s World Football Show, Episode 92 features exclusive interviews with Canada legend Rhian Wilkinson; Durham winger Emily Roberts; Aussie striker Remy Siemsen; and Australian sports writer Cheryl Downes.

There’s a change in the air in women’s soccer – can you feel it? We can! And on this week’s episode of Women’s World Football Show, we travel the globe to take a look at these changes first hand. First up, we head to Canada to talk with one of the game’s most popular players – Rhian Wilkinson.

An intricate member of the Canada Women’s National Team since 2003, Rhian made her debut at 20 years old after a stellar career at University of Tennessee. The winner of 2 Olympic bronze medals, Rhian has contributed to the success of the Canada team over the years with her leadership and tactical skills. Now at 34 years old, the Quebec native has decided to hang up her boots. We caught up with Rhian just before she played her last match against Mexico on February 4, 2017.

In this candid conversation, Rhian talks about why she decided that now is the time to retire from professional soccer, shares some of her favorite memories and reflects on the influence of Coach John Herdman. Plus, is coaching on her own horizon? We’ll see.. And true to form, Rhian is brutally honest about the state of the women’s game, while calling for more women to get involved in coaching and why many of her Canadian teammates deserve to be recognized as great players, role models and influencers in the sport.

Rhian is a player who will always be remembered for her grit, her heart and her humor. Get ready to start missing her already and enjoy this interview with the one-and-only Rhian Wilkinson! (3:50)

Emily Roberts
The FAWSL 2 Spring Series is underway and one of the teams you’ll want to keep a close eye on are the Durham Wildcats! Adam sits down with Durham’s powerful winger Emily Roberts to chat about the upcoming season, as well as the changes she’s seen at Durham and in the league over the past few years. As a former player for Doncaster, Emily knows a thing or two about winning the league and she brings that experience to Durham. Emily tells us all about the Wildcats preparations for 2017, as well as looks back at her career with her former clubs Doncaster, Notts County and Lincoln. (41:30)
Follow Durham Wildcats on Twitter @DurhamWFC

Westfield W-League
The book has closed on the 2016/17 W-League season, but not before we chat with our friend and correspondent from The Women’s Game, Cheryl Downes! Patty and Cheryl chat about the Final Four – Perth Glory, Sydney FC, Melbourne City and Canberra United. What did it take for these teams to make it to the playoffs, who were some of the standout players and why is this league becoming a hotbed for new, young players? It’s all here and more! (plus a Kate Gill question? maybe.) (54:33)

Remy Siemsen
Keeping on the subject of the W-League, we welcome Sydney FC striker Remy Siemsen! As we all know, the league has plenty of rising young stars, but none brighter than Remy. In just her first season in the league, Remy has turned heads, scoring many crucial goals for the Sky Blues. In this spirited interview, the 17-year old tells us all about her remarkable season, playing along side the likes of Caitlin Foord and Kyah Simon and the dream experience of representing Australia at the youth level. Plus, Remy gives us “behind the scenes” info on many of her Sydney FC teammates and her dream of playing overseas. This is a player on the steps of a great career, so don’t miss a second of this interview! (1:18:00)

Plus…
What’s next for Canada! FAWSL 1 and NWSL updates. And it wouldn’t be a WWFShow without a look at the recent ‘going-ons’ at the US Women’s National Team! We have a team update, see what Jill Ellis is up to, the latest shenanigans of Hope Solo and recent transfer rumors of one Carli Lloyd! Talk about changes!!

Fade Out Music by Keane

Original Broadcast Date: February 11, 2017

Photo credits courtesy of: Canada Soccer; Durham WFC; APP

Episode 86: Karina LeBlanc, Crystal Dunn, Tobin Heath

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Women’s World Football Show, Episode 86 features exclusive interviews with former Canada WNT goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc; USWNT stars Crystal Dunn and Tobin Heath; From Brazil, women’s sports advocate Carolina Garcia; and women’s soccer vlogger Karen Valenzuela.

Life is about lessons and on this week’s surprise episode of Women’s World Football Show we learn from the best. First we welcome former goalkeeper for Canada Women’s National Team, Karina LeBlanc!

As a shy kid growing up in a small Caribbean island, Karina grew to be one of the most popular goalkeepers in the women’s game, a champion for self-expression and a voice for underdogs everywhere. Karina discovered soccer at the ripe old age of 11, beginning a journey into self-discovery which made her known throughout the world for a personality as colorful as the mohawks she rocks.

is4With 5 World Cups and 2 Olympic games under her belt, the Olympic bronze medalist is the longest serving women’s soccer player in Canadian history. In this entertaining interview, KK takes us back to her childhood, shares her experiences as an elite athlete and brings us up to date on her latest projects. One in particular is iS4, a developmental soccer camp and motivational program founded by Karina and former Canada teammates Diana Matheson, Christine Sinclair and Rhian Wilkinson.

Karina spent her career showing us that we can be fierce and fiery and still be light-hearted and caring. Today, she continues to change lives off the pitch with her charity work and motivational speaking. So, get ready to ROCK with the funny, inspiring and thought-provoking Karina LeBlanc! (4:00′)
Visit the iS4 website & follow them on Twitter @iS4tweets

USA v Romania
Patty was on the scene as the U.S. Women’s National Team took on Romania at StubHub Center in Carson, CA. What did we learn from this match? You’ll have to tune in to find out. And listen as we get ‘schooled’ by USWNT head coach Jill “It’s simple fricken math” Ellis as she explains her much maligned 3-in-the-back formation. Plus, we also talk one-on-one with Crystal “Attack-Attack” Dunn and Tobin “I can be effective yet still stay true to my style” Heath. You WANT to listen to these interviews! (31:16′)

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South America!
To say football is huge in Socarolina_finaluth America is an understatement. However apart from Brazil, the women’s game in South America has kept a low a profile. The good news is – things are changing! To  understand how, Adam sits down with Argentine executive and women’s sports advocate Carolina Garcia. As a sports marketing professional, Carolina is at the forefront of the South American women’s game movement. How is the game growing in that region? How are the men’s teams helping? What’s being done to help get more women’s teams to bigger stages such as the World Cup and Olympics? Class is in session and Carolina is here to explain it all! (46:46′)
Follow Carolina @carolina_latina

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Let’s face it, Seattle Reign FC fans have ridden a roller coaster of emotions since the NWSL began. No other team has seen the caliber of players than Laura Harvey’s group, yet they continue to fall short. To learn about the enigma that is the Reign, we bring in contributor from Woso Off The Post (and Reign super fan) Karen Valenzuela. Adam and Karen dissect the Reign’s 2016 season and look at what the club needs to do in 2017 to get back to the top. (1:06:19′)
Watch Woso Off The Post (or as Karen says “CHECK US OUT!”)
Follow Karen on Twitter @VictoriaNoir89

Plus Updates on…
U20 Women’s World Cup; NCAA College Cup; Africa Cup of Nations; NWSL 2017 College Draft and MORE! Get your pen and paper out because school is IN!

Fade Out Music by Alanis Morissette

Original Broadcast Date: November 20, 2016

Photo credits courtesy of: ussoccer.com; canadasoccer.com; iS4.ca; KarinaLeBlanc.com

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Next WWFShow: Coming Soon!

Concacaf W Champions Cup
Semifinals, 3rd Place match, and Final:
May 22-25, 2025

Australia A League Women
Grand Final
May 17, 2025

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