Women’s World Football Show, Episode 181 features an exclusive interview with Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Arianna Criscione; soundbites from USWNT striker Christen Press; and Canada Women’s Soccer Head Coach Bev Priestman
WARNING: We’re spreading some positive vibes on Episode 181! If you’re up to the challenge, we hope you stay tuned in to experience one of the most inspirational and uplifting shows of the year (and we need it!)
Christen Press
We kick off the episode with one of women’s football’s most positivey vibey player – USWNT and Manchester United forward Christen Press. Listen in as Christen addresses the media and shares her thoughts on how playing in the FAWSL is helping her game, and in turn, helping her team. (7′)
Arianna Criscione
Our featured guest Arianna Criscione is here to give us more positive vibes and share her inspiring story. Starting out as a striker in her youth days, Arianna excelled in goal at UCLA and Boston College. She then moved to Europe to kick off her professional career and never left!
The Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper takes us on a journey of European titles, national team call ups, and the dream of playing in Paris. An advocate of higher education, Arianna gives her thoughts on why female footballers can benefit from a college degree and why its needed in football and beyond. Not only is Arianna a seasoned veteran, she is also serving as a Marketing Executive at PSG. You can’t walk away from this interview without a renewed sense of positivity and enlightenment! (16’’)
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Read a few of Arianna’s articles:
A Thank You to the Unsung Heroes of Women’s Football
99 Problems and Wages are Just One
The Female Elephant in the Room
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Bev Priestman
Canana Soccer announced the appointment of Bev Priestman as their WNT head coach. In this introduction press conference, Bev talks to the media about her new position, her long-term goals with the team, thoughts on bringing an NWSL team to Canada, and more!
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Photo Courtesy of: Paris Saint-Germain
Original Broadcast Date: November 29, 2020
Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited & produced by Patty La Bella
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