Laura Alleway

Episode 108 of Women’s World Football Show features an exclusive interview with Australian international and Melbourne Victory centerback Laura Alleway; Australian women’s soccer writer Cheryl Downes and Germany sportswriter Jana Lange.

After winning the Westfield W-League championship with Melbourne City last season, Laura Alleway travels across town to play for rivals Melbourne Victory to begin a new season and a new role. Laura stops by to chat with Adam about taking on the leadership rold and why it’s important to have a good mental state to play well.

Laura also gives us insight into her mid-season departure from Orlando Pride, the Tournament of Nations victory and the recent successes of the Australian Women’s National Team. Plus the avid surfer gives us a few hints of what the future holds. (2:33’)

W-League Preview
On the opening weekend of the Westfield W-League, From TheWomensGame.com, sports writer Cheryl Downes stops by to give us an in-depth preview of the upcoming season. How much has the new Collective Bargaining Agreement affect how we, the fans, watch the games? Which players and teams should we be watching? What’s the deal with all the Americans playing down under? Cheryl gives us all the important info… and just how do you pronounce Katrina Gorry? We find out all this and more! Follow Cheryl on Twitter @ChicasFootball. (25:45’)

Germany Report
What’s the story with the German Women’s National Team? German sports writer Jana Lange breaks it all down for us and doesn’t pull any punches in the process. In the second match of the World Cup qualifying matches, Germany lost to Iceland 3-2 in Weisbaden. Now Head Coach Steffi Jones is under pressure to win perfectly or lose her job. But the German players also have to do their job and it hasn’t been pretty lately! It’s an intense atmosphere for the German women and we’re keeping an eye on the situations. One thing is for sure, you do not want to miss this very special German report! Follow Jana on Twitter @jott_ell! (1:08:00’)

Plus…
Updates on FAWSL; the departure of Pedro Losa from Arsenal; NWSL news; report on the 2017 Yongchuan Four Nations Tournament in China and MORE!

Original Broadcast Date: October 29, 2017

Photos courtesy of: Orlando Pride; Melbourne Victory; W-League.com.au

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Women’s World Football Show, Episode 28 features an exclusive interview with Australia Women’s National Team defender Laura Alleway; Jamaica head coach Merron Gordon; and Alana “AJ” Johnson chats with college stars Lauren Silver, Arin Gilliland, Sally Gill, and Hannah Wilkinson.

Women’s World Football Show celebrates Australian International and Brisbane Roar defender Laura Alleway! Adam interviews the towering footballer and goes in-depth with her on everything from the challenges of playing on a struggling team to the successes of the Matildas. Laura also shares her plans for the future and the things she’s doing today to prepare for life after football.

There are more teams celebrating their entry into the Women’s World Cup 2015 in Canada. Join us as we recap the qualifying tournaments including CONCACAF, CAF African Women’s Championship, European playoffs and the Oceania Tournament.

Will we see a Caribbean side enter the world championship for the first time? Which three teams will represent Africa? And what will the All-Whites of New Zealand do to make themselves better? All this and more, including a few words with Jamaica Head Coach Merron Gordon.

Women’s World Football Show correspondent Alana “A.J.” Johnson catches up with some big-name college stars featuring Lauren Silver (University of Florida/Jamaica International); Arin Gilliland (University of Kentucky); Sally Gill (Tennessee State University) and Hannah Wilkinson (University of Tennessee/New Zealand International).

Can you handle much more? Well hold on because Adam is raving like a crazed madman in his Sophie Schmidt-delirium-fueled-recap of the Canada vs. Japan friendlies. All this and a look at the newest team to pounce into the WSL 1 (according to Patty, they’re paws-itively awesome)!

Music by Men at Work, Ziggy Marley, and Kool & the Gang.

Original Broadcast Date: November 2, 2014.

Adam explains the significance of the magnificent English poppies!!

Episode 108: Laura Alleway, Cheryl Downes, Jana Lange

Episode 28: Laura Alleway, Lauren Silver, Hannah Wilkinson

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 28 features an exclusive interview with Australia Women’s National Team defender Laura Alleway; Jamaica head coach Merron Gordon; and Alana “AJ” Johnson chats with college stars Lauren Silver, Arin Gilliland, Sally Gill, and Hannah Wilkinson.