Episode 216: Nicole Douglas, Mark Parsons, Karen Issokson-Silver

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There’s a youth explosion in women’s football with a slu of young players making their way through the pro ranks. It’s fun, exciting, and is shaping the future of women’s soccer.

On this episode, we welcome former Arizona State University star and current Washington Spirit rookie Nicole Douglas. We also hear from Spirit Head Coach Mark Parsons talking about Nicole and her role on the team. 

And While we’re looking into the future of women’s soccer, we examine a new report by Women’s Sports Foundation Head of Research Karen Issokson-Silver.

During her time at Arizona State University, Nicole Douglas turned heads with her goal-scoring talent and ball handling ability, as she broke the school’s all-time goal-scoring record with 60 all-time goals. After being selected 26th overall in the 2023 NWSL College Draft by the Washington Spirit, Nicole is now part of the youthful emergence in the league. The rookie shares her thoughts about coming from her hometown of London and the Chelsea Academy to play college soccer at ASU, your football journey, what the future holds and more! (21’)

Washington Spirit Head Coach Mark Parsons (14′)

Women’s Sports Foundation Head of Research Karen Issokson-Silver (43′)

Episode Links

Follow Nicole Douglas on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nicoledouglass09/

Follow Washington Spirit on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/washingtonspirit/

Read Nicole’s Washington Spirit bio – https://washingtonspirit.com/team-member/nicole-douglas/

Visit Women’s Sports Foundation – https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/

Read the Healing Power of Sports – https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/articles_and_report/the-healing-power-of-sport/

UEFA Women’s Champions League Highlights – https://www.youtube.com/@DAZNUWCL

Catch Patty’s new YouTube Show Mission California –  https://mission-california.com/

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Photo Courtesy of Washington Spirit

Original Broadcast Date: April 23, 2023

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Sam Pittman, Nicole Douglas, Karen Issokson-Silver, and Kandice Miller..

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Episode 191: Haley Kopmeyer, David Copeland-Smith

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Women’s World Football Show, Episode 191 spotlights The Soccer Show with former professional goalkeeper Haley Kopmeyer and founder of Beast Mode Soccer David Copeland-Smith

What do you get when you mix a former professional women’s soccer player with one of the world’s most renown trainers in the women’s game and throw them in front of a camera and have them comment on FA WSL game highlights? You get The Soccer Show!

Haley Kopmeyer and David Copeland-Smith

Hosts of The Soccer Show stop by to talk about the YouTube show that is changing the way we look at the FA WSL. Former Reign and Orlando Pride goalkeeper Haley Kopmeyer has teamed up with the founder of Beast Mode Soccer David Copeland-Smith for an informative and entertaining highlight-driven show.

The two also discusses why the FA WSL is so popular, who are some of their favorite players, their take on how to really grow the women’s game and more! On their own, these two are knowledgeable and insightful. Together, they are taking coverage of women’s football to another level! (21’)

Carli Lloyd and Jennifer Cudjoe

The NJ/NY Gotham FC midfielders talk about the upcoming season, the 2021 Challenge Cup Final, penalty kicks and more! (6′)

Mark Parsons and Adrianna Franch

We hear from Portland Thorns FC head coach Mark Parsons and goalkeeper Adrianna Franch  immediately after winning the 2021 Challenge Cup final. What does this win mean to the team as they look to start the regular season? Coach Parsons shares his insights. Plus, Challenge Cup final MVP Franch talks about coming back from injury and coming up with a big PK save in the final. (12′)

Episode Links:

Watch The Soccer Show

Watch Just Women’s Sports on YouTube

Follow Haley Kopmeyer on Instagram @hkopmeyer

Follow David Copeland-Smith on Instagram @beastmodesoccer

Follow Just Women’s Sports on Instagram @justwomenssports

Visit BeastModeSoccer.com

Listen to AJ interview Haley Kopmeyer on Episode 171!

Listen and subscribe to our friends at Game of Throw-Ins podcast on Spotify and Soundcloud. Follow them on Twitter @GOTIfootball and Instagram @gameofthrowinspodcast

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: Haley Kopmeyer and David Copeland-Smith

Original Broadcast Date: May 16, 2021

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Haley Kopmeyer, David Copeland-Smith, Maureen Cornley, NWSL, Portland Thorns FC,  NJ/NY Gotham FC

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

Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

Episode 107: Hayley Raso

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Episode 107 of Women’s World Football Show features an exclusive interview with Australian international and Portland Thorns FC striker Hayley Raso; soundbites from Thorns FC coach Mark Parsons, North Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley and forward McCall Zerboni; and sportswriters John D. Halloran and Sophie Lawson.

The 2017 season has been a breakout year for the young Australian forward Hayley Raso. In this Women’s World Football Show exclusive interview, Hayley shares with us her experiences playing for Portland Thorns FC, the Australian Women’s National Team, and what she attributes to her recent successes.

Hayley also takes us back to one of the most difficult times in her life and how she overcame it, to become a world-class footballer. The young Aussie also chats about winning the Thorns Supporters Player of the Year award, why her fellow Matilda’s fit so well in the NWSL, her thoughts on heading home to play for Brisbane and more! There’s a time for everything in life and this is definitely the right time for Raso! (25’)

2017 NWSL Championship Final
Patty and Adam take a good hard look at this year’s NWSL Championship Finals. It was a cagey affair between the two top teams in the league, Portland Thorns FC and North Carolina Courage. What were some of the highlights, lowlights and where were all the cards? We hear soundbites from Courage head coach Paul Riley and forward McCall Zerboni, who discuss this special team, the move from WNY to North Carolina and the tight atmosphere of the group. Also, Thorns FC head coach Mark Parsons shares his thoughts on Hayley Raso, and why he is a “believer!”

UEFA Women’s Champions League
Can you believe that UEFA Women’s Champions League is already underway? To get up to date on the recent results of Round of 32, Adam sits down with soccer writer Sophie Lawson. There were some stunning results including Chelsea’s upset over Bayern Munich, Wolfsburg 12-2 thumping of Atletico Madrid, and more! Sophie gives us an update and a look forward to Round of 16. If you’re looking for a comprehensive report into this exciting tournament, look no further than the 41st minute of WWFShow! (41’)
Read Sophie Lawson’s articles and updates in Vavel UK!

Chicago Red Stars
The Chicago Red Stars remain a fascination in the NWSL. With a team stacked with USWNT stars and a ton of impact players, it’s amazing that this team doesn’t have a few NWSL Championship trophies on the mantle, not to mention one single finals appearance. To discuss the phenomenon, Patty chats with Chicago sports writer John D. Halloran. As one of the more respected voices in American women’s soccer journalism, John gives us a unique look at one of the best franchises in the league. What are they missing? Do we praise or blame Coach Dames? And where will Christen Press be next season? If you are a Red Stars supporter or wanna-be supporter, you do not want to miss this introspective report. (1:03:00’)
Follow John on Twitter @JohnDHalloran
Read John’s recent article on the 2017 NWSL Final in America Soccer Now.

Plus…
The 4-nations tournament in China, featuring North Korea, Brazil and Mexico; A look at upcoming international friendlies; FAWSL updates and MORE!

Original Broadcast Date: October 15, 2017

Photos courtesy of: North Carolina Courage; Portland Thorns FC; Brad Smith/ISIPhotos.com (nwslsoccer.com); Profile pic by Craig Michelidyer (Portland Thorns FC)

Fade out song: by The Power League

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 71: Matt Beard, Mark Parsons, Nadia Nadim, Jill Scott, Mark Sampson, Dawn Scott

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Women’s World Football Show, Episode 71 features exclusive interviews with Boston Breakers head coach Matt Beard; Portland Thorns FC head coach Mark Parsons; Denmark striker Nadia Nadim; London striker Jill Scott and head coach Mark Sampson; and USWNT head trainer Dawn Scott.

Women’s World Football Show is wrapping up the 2016 NWSL previews with two Londoners, Head Coaches Matt Beard (Boston Breakers) and Mark Parsons (Portland Thorns FC). These two coaches have new teams, new players and a new outlook on 2016!

Beardpage_finalIt’s a new league for Matt Beard, but he’s up for the challenge and ready to take Beantown by storm. The Breakers coach has spent the past 11 years coaching women’s top flight teams. His accomplishments include an FA Women’s Cup, Community Shield, FA Premier League Cup, 2-time FAWSL Cup and more. The former FAWSL Manager of the Year talks about his entry into the NWSL, his first college draft experience, and the challenges facing his team and himself in 2016.Parsonspage_Final

Mark Parsons has shown that he can take an NWSL team into the playoffs and he’s hoping to do the same for his new team in Portland. The former Chelsea Ladies gaffer gives insight on the psychology of coaching and what he hopes to achieve in the Rose City. Parsons shares his thoughts on the Portland fans, the city and many of his new players.

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Michelle Stile is in Portland for Orlando Pride’s inaugural match against the Thorns FC,where she catches up with striker Nadia Nadim. Nadia takes us along on an inspirational trek from her beginnings in Afghanistan to her journey to Portland. The Danish international has easily become the most dangerous striker in women’s football today. What drew her to the medical profession, what is her new role in Portland, and what is the story behind her trademark headband? Dr. Nadim is in the house!

England vs. Belgium
Adam traveled over to Rotherham for England vs. Belgium in the Group stage of the UEFA qualifiers. The match ended in a dramatic draw, with England midfielder Jill Scott getting the equalizer. We hear from the Lioness as she gives her thoughts on the game, the team and the future of England squad. Also on tap is England manager Mark Sampson with his views on the match and the depth of his England side.

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Dawn Scott, USWNT trainer
How has the U.S. Women’s National Team earned the reputation as one of the fittest teams in women’s football? Dawn Scott, the teams head trainer sits down with Michelle Stile to share some trade secrets. This is a rare interview with one of the main influencers in the USWNT’s success on the field.
For cool behind-the-scenes pictures and videos, follow Dawn Scott on Twitter @DawnScott06.

Plus…
NWSL kicks off their historical fourth season; FAWSL updates; 2016 Olympic draws and More!

Fade Out Music by The Clash

Original Broadcast Date: April 17, 2016