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

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/

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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

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Episode 193: Tokyo 2020 Olympics Special

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 193 – Tokyo 2020 Olympics Special, featuring soundbites from Megan Rapinoe, Becky Sauerbrunn, Crystal Dunn, Vlatko Andonovski, Desiree Scott, and Shelina Zadorsky

On this Olympic Special episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the Tokyo 2020 squads – the teams, the groups, the players to watch and more! Plus we’ll hear from USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski and soundbites from USWNT stars Megan Rapinoe, Becky Sauerbrunn, and Crystal Dunn; and Canada WNT defenders Desiree Scott, & Shelina Zadorsky.

Vlatko Andonovski

The USWNT manager talks about his Olympic roster. What went into his selections, such as Julie Ertz, Tobin Heath, and Carli Lloyd. The coach also talks about some of the attributes he looks in his players, the biggest challenges of the tournament and more! (13′)

Megan Rapinoe, Becky Sauerbrunn, Crystal Dunn

USWNT stars Megan Rapinoe, Becky Sauerbrunn, and Crystal Dunn sit down in a press conference presented by the International Olympic Committee. And we have all the highlights for you from this very spirited conversation with three of the biggest names on the squad. (22′)

Desiree Scott and Shelina Zadorsky

The veteran Canada Women’s National Team defenders share journey to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, their past Olympic moments, the youth on the squad and more. (54′)

Episode Links:

Diana Matheson game-winning goal in the 2012 Olympics – https://youtu.be/FlE9zCiWYEI

Diana Matheson on Episode 67: https://wwfshow.com/2016/02/21/diana-matheson/

Beyond 90 USA preview: https://beyond90.com.au/team-preview-usa

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

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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.

Photos Courtesy of: International Olympic Committee

Original Broadcast Date: July 7, 2021

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Aaron Heifetz, Richard Scott, Vanessa Rancine, FIFA

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

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Episode 180: Lindsey Horan, Abby Dahlkemper, Lynn Williams, Sophia Smith

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 180 features soundbites from US Women’s National Team Players Lindsey Horan, Sophia Smith, Lynn Williams and Abby Dahlkemper

With the COVID pandemic still raging and the USA presidential elections, it’s an interesting (and STRESSFUL) time in the world. Thank goodness for women’s football! On this episode we catch up with international news and hear from some of the best players in the world – US Women’s National Team stars Lindsey Horan, Abby Dahlkemper, Lynn Williams and Sophia Smith

USWNT Players

The US Women’s National Team conducted camp recently in Colorado. We hear from Lindsey Horan, Abby Dahlkemper, Lynn Williams and young phenom Sophia Smith. All the players took to ZOOM to take questions from the media. Listen in as Lindsey and Abby D talk about their new roles as veterans on the team; Lynn shares her thoughts on being a role model; and Sophia gives us a glimpse into the mind of a rookie playing along side World Cup Champions, and so much more!

Here’s the order and times they appear:

Sophia Smith – 13’

Lindsey Horan – 21’

Abby Dahlkemper – 37’’

Lynn Williams – 46’’

Plus, we take a look at the 2021 UEFA Women’s Euro qualifiers; new international head coach appointees; and more!

Episode Links:

Listen to Lindsey Horan’s exclusive on Episode 65 of Women’s World Football Show

Read about Republic of Ireland’s heartbreaking loss against Ukraine in the Euros

Read more about the UEFA Women’s Euros 2021

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Photos by: Patricia La Bella

Original Broadcast Date: November 7, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by US Soccer

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 175: Denise O’Sullivan

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 175 features an exclusive interview with North Carolina Courage and Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team midfielder Denise O’Sullivan; plus soundbites from North Carolina defender Abby Erceg and head coach Paul Riley.

What happens when the king gets knocked off the throne? In the case of the NWSL champions North Carolina Courage, they get up, brush themselves off, and come back with a vengeance. Their unexpected departure from the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup in the quarterfinals could be a pivotal moment in the history of the game – we’ve seen it before!

Back in 2017, when the Portland Thorns defeated the Courage in the NWSL Championship Final, the Courage vowed to come back and they did – winning the championship in 2018 and 2019. In fact, they only lost 6 games over the course of two seasons. On this episode we take a look at this very special team with the motor of the squad and 2-time team MVP, Irish international Denise O’Sullivan. We also hear from North Carolina captain Abby Erceg and head coach Paul Riley.

Denise O’Sullivan

Republic of Ireland midfielder Denise O’Sullivan is praised by the top head coaches in the game today as one of the best players in women’s soccer. Denise stops by to chat about her thoughts on the NWSL Challenge Cup, playing during a pandemic, her growing up days in Cork, the mentality of the Courage, and more.

We also discuss the upcoming UEFA Women’s EURO qualifiers, the chances of Ireland in the tournament, their new head coach Vera Pauw and much more. It’s an amazing time to be an Ireland fan and Denise is a big part of their success. Do not miss hearing from this exciting young star! (17′)

Follow Denise:

Twitter: @OSullivanDenise

Instagram: @deniseosullivan100

Paul Riley

North Carolina head coach Paul Riley talks about his scrappy midfielder Denise O’Sullivan and in the next segment discusses the game that knocked his team out of the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup. Paul also shares his thoughts on the future of the team. (13′ and 46′)

Abby Erceg

The Kiwi defender and captain of the North Carolina Courage gives us her post-game thoughts on the team’s elimination in the tournament, the possible causes, a look toward the future of the team, and more. (45′)

Episode Links:

Read about the UEFA Women’s EUROS at https://www.uefa.com/womenseuro/

Listen to our exclusive interview with Abby Erceg in 2018 – Episode 125.

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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: North Carolina Courage

Original Broadcast Date: July 19, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Denise O’Sullivan, Morgan Brown, Megan Rogers, Mark Jones, NWSL

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 97: Tony Readings, Lisa Swanson

Episode 97: Women’s World Football Show welcomes New Zealand Women’s National Football Team manager Tony Readings, Rangers Ladies FC striker Lisa Swanson, The Women’s Game correspondent Cheryl Downes, and Off The Post pundit Courtney Andros.

Football Ferns Head Coach Tony Readings stops by to chat women’s soccer (and also a little A.F.C. Wimbledon men’s football). Adam sits down to talk to the amicable coach about his side, past, present and future. After reminiscing about some of his favorite memories from the 2012 Olympics to the recent Cyprus Cup, Tony shares strategies for further developing the Ferns heading into the 2019 Women’s World Cup.

How does his coaching staff study and scout players abroad? What are some of the challenges facing the New Zealand’s future and is there still a spot on the team for former team captain Abby Erceg? Tony Readings is candid and forthright in his answers. Also, Tony shares his experiences playing against Canada and his former boss John Herdman. If you’re eager to learn more about the exciting Football Ferns, then you’ll want to catch this interview with Tony Readings! (14:26)

Lisa Swanson
What’s it like to spend a decade playing for the team you grew up rooting for? There’s only one person who can answer that question and she’s here! Rangers Ladies FC striker Lisa Swanson shares her experiences as a player and a fan of the Scottish side.

Lisa is the only player who is still at the club since Rangers under 17’s team was formed in 2007 and was a member of the first-ever Rangers senior women’s team (formed the following year in 2008). Lisa shares some of her most fondest moments over the years, such as a few Old Firm Game memories including scoring the winning penalty against Celtic to put the team into the Scottish Cup Final! Plus her thoughts on the growth of the game in Scotland and more. (48:21)

Australia Women’s National Team
Back to talk Westfield Matildas football is correspondent from The Women’s Game Cheryl Downes! There’s tons of Matildas playing overseas and Cheryl gives us an update on all (“We send them far and wide,” says Cheryl and she’s not kidding). From Katrina Gorry and Caitlin Foord playing in Japan, to Sam Kerr and half the Orlando Pride team (aka “Australia training camp”) to Emily van Egmond in Germany and the many others playing in Norway, Cheryl gives us the scoop. Plus a look back at Algarve Cup; a look ahead at the 2018 AFC Asian Cup in Jordan; and a possible appearance in the USA! So, make yourself a vegemite sandwich, pull up a beach chair and enjoy! (1:04:26)

Spotlight Team: North Carolina Courage
The 2016 NWSL champion North Carolina Courage (aka “The Team Formerly Known as Western New York Flash”) is under the WWFShow spotlight! Off The Post correspondent and Courage expert Courtney Andros drops by to fill us in on the team, the players and the season ahead. How did Coach Riley keep his championship team together even after moving down South? Why was the 2017 draft such a disappointment, what’s the secret to the team’s success and what’s with Jaelene Hinkle? All this and so much more! (1:22:51)

PLUS…
Updates from the NWSL, FAWSL, UEFA Women’s Champions League, sad news from Notts County, and more!

Fade Out Music by Neil Diamond

Original Broadcast Date: April 30, 2017

Photo credits courtesy of: nzfootball.co.nz; nwslsoccer.com; rangers.co.uk; The Women’s Game

Episode 83: Crystal Dunn, Jess McDonald, Lynn Williams, Sabrina D’Angelo

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 83 features post-game interviews with USA stars Crystal Dunn, Jess McDonald, and Lynn Williams; Canada stars Sabrina D’Angelo, Stephanie Labbé and Shelina Zadorsky; Former University of Texas goalkeeper Alexa Gaul; USA U-20 head coach Michelle French; and sports agent Lenny Lun.

The 2016 NWSL season is in the books and a new champion is crowned! Western New York Flash met league leaders Washington Spirit in a hard-fought championship final at BBVA Compass stadium in Houston, Texas on October 10, 2016. At the end of the battle, it was WNY Flash hoisting the trophy. Patty and Adam bring you all the news and highlights. Plus we hear from Washington Spirit forward Crystal Dunn, as well as WNY strikers Jessica McDonald and Lynn Williams, and goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo.

Shelina Zadorsky & Stephanie Labbé
While covering the 2016 NWSL Championship Finals, Michelle Stile (aka Old Pipster) caught up with Washington Spirit goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé and defender Shelina Zadorsky. In this “spirited” interview, our favorite Canadians share their thoughts on the NWSL, the Spirit, their teammate Crystal Dunn, and more!

Alexa Gaul
A name known around the world of women’s soccer, Alexa Gaul joins the show to chat about her new role as goalkeeper coach at Columbus State University. Alexa spent a year and a half in Willstätt, Germany playing for SC Sand in the Frauen Bundesliga. During Alexa’s tenure, SC Sand found success which included advancing to the DFB Pokal Finale, the German Championship, as well as defeating the defending European Champion, VFL Wolfsburg, for the first time in club history.

The former University of Texas goalkeeper also discusses her time playing for UMF Selfoss in Iceland and her USA national team experience, as a member of the junior U.S. National Teams. Straight from the professional ranks after wrapping up her playing days in Germany, Alexa gives us insight on what it’s like to transition from player to coach in a very short time and her goals for the future.

Frauen Bundesliga & German National Team report
Women’s World Football Show welcomes back German sportswriter Jana Lange to discuss all things Germany! The Bundesliga is already five rounds in, so Jana and Adam discuss the surprising rise of Turbine Potsdam, the slow start of Bayern München, and everything in between. The pair also take an in-depth look at the progress the German National Team, their recent Olympic Gold Medal victory, Germany’s new head coach Steffi Jones, and more!

Michelle French
As the USA U-20 team prepares for the upcoming 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Patty caught up with head coach Michelle French. The affable coach talks about the recent NTC Invitational held at Stub Hub Center in Carson, Calif., where England came away with an impressive win (Brazil and Korea DPR also participated). Coach French discusses the U-20 Women’s World Cup, the progress of Mallory Pugh, and answers the burning questions – Just what is it like to travel around the world with a bunch of teenagers?! All this and more!

Lenny Lun
Movies and TV shows have glamorized the profession of a sports agent. But what is life really like for a top sports agent representing professional athletes? Women’s World Football Show welcomes Leonard “Lenny” Lun, president and CEO of Upper V Athlete Management. Lenny has become the sports agent to many stars in women’s soccer and he’s here to give us a rare inside look into the profession.

Sarah “The Cowgirl” Hallett
If you would like to contribute to help with medical expenses during this challenging time, visit Sarah’s GoFundMe page. Also, send our Cowgirl a message of encouragement through Twitter @hallett_sarah.

Plus…
U-17 Women’s World Cup report; Upcoming international match scheduled dates; Euro qualifiers; And just how many times can we mention Iceland? Apparently a lot!

Fade Out Music by Alicia Keys

Original Broadcast Date: October 16, 2016

Photo credits courtesy of: ussoccer.com; NWSLSoccer.com; Brad Smith/ISIPhotos.com; Columbus State University