Episode 164: Karina LeBlanc

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’)

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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)

 

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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

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Episode 64: Brittany Bock

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 64 features an exclusive interview with former Houston Dash midfielder Brittany Bock; Concacaf Olympic Qualifier report; FAWSL and W-League updates and more.

Women’s World Football Show kicks of the new year with a familiar face in women’s soccer – Brittany Bock! The talented midfielder has made a career of overcoming obstacles and overpowering adversity and she’s here to share how she continues to battle-on all for the love of the game.

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From her rookie season as a defender with the L.A. Sol of the WPS to playing for her former college coach Randy Waldrum with the NWSL’s Houston Dash, Brittany takes us along on the journey of her life. The road has been a long an winding one for the Illinois native and now she finds herself heading back to her home state to join her new team the Chicago Red Stars.

Despite being plagued by fluke injuries and constant uncertainty of club play, Brittany has fought through some of the toughest breaks to befall a professional athlete. She shares her secret of faith and fortitude that’s helped her come back BockMartastronger and more determined than ever.

What drives Brittany to push past injuries to continue to play the game she loves? How has she remained a beacon of positivity among change and adversity? And how has she turned her own challenges into a way to help others? She let’s us in on her inspiring story!

For more on Brittany’s life, adventures, fitness and more, visit her website at BrittanyBock.com.

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CONCACAF Olympic Qualifiers
The U.S. Women’s National Team host this important qualifier, where the top two teams punch their ticket to Rio for the 2016 Summer Olympics. But if you think it’s going to be a cake walk for USA and Canada, think again! There are lots of new faces heading into this tournament for both countries and we go over all of them. Plus, will Costa Rica or Mexico upset? It’s possible! Don’t miss this preview!

NWSL College Draft
Lives are going to change on January 15, 2016 as the NWSL College Draft takes place in Baltimore. Who are the top picks? Which players should we be watching? And who will fly under the radar? We have them all and more!

Plus…
W-League update; FAWSL off-season trades and transfers; a Schmidt-bit (so soon?); And MORE!

Fade Out Music by Avicii

Original Broadcast Date: January 10, 2016