Episode 78: Caroline Weir, Maia Jackman, Kevin Baxter

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 78 features exclusive interviews with Scotland midfielder Caroline Weir; New Zealand legend Maia Jackman; and LA Times Sports Writer Kevin Baxter.

Women’s World Football is traveling down the road to Rio with this week’s Olympic previews. Plus, we welcome one of the brightest young stars in women’s football, Caroline Weir!

Caroline Weir
On this week’s show we are joined by Liverpool and Scotland midfielder Caroline Weir. Its been a CarolineWeirActionbusy few months for the 21-year old as she joined Scott Rodgers and his new look Liverpool squad for the 2016 season.

In this interview Caroline tells us all about the move to The Reds and the steady progress the team has made this season. Away from domestic football Caroline tells us about the mood in the Scotland camp as the national team stands on the verge of qualifying for their first major tournament in their history.

1495134_me_lat_bio_portraits_JLCUSA Olympic Preview with Kevin Baxter
LA sports writer Kevin Baxter is back to give us an expert preview of the US Women’s National Team heading into Rio. Riding on their new-found confidence, the World Champs are pumped and ready to do what no other women’s team has ever done – win a World Cup and then Olympic Gold in consecutive order. What is Jill Ellis’ next move and what is she doing to keep her players motivated? Why does Carli Lloyd still have a chip on her shoulder and why is it important to keep it there? Is it the right choice to bring a less-than 100% Megan Rapinoe? Plus Kevin updates us on all of this, plus info on Crystal Dunn, Mallory Pugh and more!
Follow Kevin on Twitter @kbaxter11 and check out his recent articles online at LA Times.

Football Fern Maia Jackman and Head Coach John Herdman. Women's Football Conference, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Auckland, Friday 10th December 2010. Photo: Shane Wenzlick

Photo: Shane Wenzlick

New Zealand Olympic Preview with Maia Jackman
To put it simply Maia Jackman is a legend of the game in New Zealand, so who better to give us the lowdown on the Football Ferns ahead of the Olympic games in Rio next month?! Maia tells us all about the squad and gives us a few players we should be looking out for as the Ferns tackle the USA, France and Colombia in the group stage. New Zealand were unfortunate at the Women’s World Cup in Canada, so can they go better this time? We give you the inside scoop and more!
Follow Maia on Twitter @maia515.

Sophie Schmidt Tribute
Sophie Schmidt just celebrated 150 caps with the Canada Women’s National Team and that gives Adam a reason to pay tribute to his favorite #13! Enjoy a few of our favorite Sophie Moments, plus not one, not two, but 3 SchmidtBits! Can you hand it?!

Plus…
Big news out of the FA WSL, along with team updates; NWSL report on teams, players and recent transfers; International friendlies; plus, plenty of reasons why America is already great!… And More!

Big thanks to Team Elite for bringing us Caroline Weir! Check out their website at TeamEliteUK.com.

Fade Out Music by Justin Bieber

Original Broadcast Date: July 24, 2016

Episode 27: Randy Waldrum, Tobin Heath, Nick Cushing, Steph Houghton

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 27 features postgame interviews with Trinidad & Tobago head coach Randy Waldrum and USWNT midfielder Tobin Heath; Plus sound bites from Manchester City head coach Nick Cushing and striker Steph Houghton; and Arsenal Ladies head coach Pedro Losa; and a W-League report from Aussie reporter Cheryl Downes.

Underdogs are the new heroes as Women’s World Football Show highlights Women’s World Cup 2015 qualifiers and championships from around the world!

Randy Waldrum, Tobin Heath
Small nations like Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and Costa Rica are making names for themselves at CONCACAF. On the other side of the pitch, the two Changing Guardspowerhouses USA and Mexico are battling the devil within. Our own Alana “Postgame Gator” Johnson was in Chicago for the matches and came back with interviews from T&T Head Coach Randy Waldrum and USA’s cheeky midfielder Tobin Heath.

Tournament Reviews
The African nations have Canada on their minds as they compete in the CAF TN Mobile 9th African Women’s Championship in Namibia. Patty and Adam take a look at this warrior-like competition where the top three teams will solidify their place among the best at the Women’s World Cup 2015.

The FAWSL has wrapped up and crowned a surprising champion that had one blue team seeing red! Adam guides us through the last days of the 2014 season!

Nick Cushing, Steph Houghton
David takes down Goliath in the 2014 Continental Cup! Adam and Barry traveled to London to witness the un-crowning and came back with interviews from Manchester City Women’s Football Club head coach Nick Cushing and captain Steph Houghton, as well as Arsenal Ladies’ new coach Pedro Losa.

W-League Report
There’s an underdog down under in the Westfield W-League and our good friend Cheryl Downes stops by to give us all the juicy details on Perth Glory’s recent rise to excellence. Patty interrogates Cheryl on the best and worst of the season so far; which American has taken the league by storm; the good deeds of Amy Jackson; and what’s really going on with Lisa De Vanna. All this and more!

A short preview of the upcoming Canada vs Japan friendly, gives Adam the perfect link to gush over Sophie Schmidt’s new website (2 minutes and that’s it!!).

Music by Ringo Starr, Men at Work and Blackmore’s Night.

Original Broadcast Date: October 19, 2014.