Episode 161: Mykiaa Minniss

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 161 features an exclusive interview with Washington State defender Mykiaa Minniss; with sound bites from Washington State’s Morgan Weaver and Todd Schulenberger; UCLA’s Kaiya McCullough and Amanda Cromwell; UNC’s Alessia Russo; and Stanford University’s Sophia Smith, Naomi Girma and Sam Hiatt.

It’s the last episode of 2019! Instead of looking back, we’re looking forward to the next generation of women soccer stars. The 2019 NCAA Div 1 Women’s College Cup just wrapped up with Stanford winning their third national title, so a perfect time to spotlight women’s soccer Futures!

Mykiaa Minniss

The hero of the 2019 NCAA Div 1 women’s soccer quarterfinals, Washington State Sophomore defender Mykiaa Minniss scored the winning goal sending the Cougars to the College Cup for the first time in the history of the school. We talk with Mykiaa about her growing-up days in Colorado, her collegiate career, the future, and more!!

Establishing herself as a leader on and off the pitch, Mykiaa looks into the future of Cougars soccer program and how she’s looking forward to the next two years. (11′)

Follow Mykiaa on Twitter at @Mykiaa_523

Follow Washington State Cougars on Twitter @WSUCougarSoccer

Below is the lineup with an approximate time where they show up in the show. Enjoy!

Morgan Weaver – 34’

Todd Schulenberger – 36’

Kaiya McCullough– 37’

Amanda Cromwell – 38’

Alessia Russo – 45’

Sophia Smith – 45’

Sam Hiatt & Naomi Girma – 51’

Contributions to this episode provided by: NCAA.com

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Episode 154: Jordan DiBiasi, Beattie Goad, Christen Press

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Photo Courtesy of: Washington State Cougars

Original Broadcast Date: December 23, 2019

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Mykiaa Minniss, Ben Laskey, J.D. Hamilton

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Episode 154: Jordan DiBiasi, Beattie Goad, Christen Press

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 154 features exclusive interviews with Washington Spirit Midfielder Jordan DiBiasi; Stanford University Midfielder Beattie Goad; and Soundbites from USWNT Strikers Christen Press and Rose Lavelle.

Only the top high school athletes make it to the level of playing women’s college soccer. During the 2016-2017 school year, there were about 38,873 women playing collegiate soccer and of these college players, 1,155 were international recruits.

How has playing collegiate soccer helped prepare players for the professional ranks, and more than that, how does it bring out the best in these young women and shape their futures as world changers? In this episode, we talk with one of the brightest young stars in the NWSL – in her first pro season after a stellar college career at Stanford, Washington Spirit midfielder Jordan Dibiasi.

Also, Stanford defender from Australia, Beattie Goad. We’ll also hear from one of the most famous Stanford players of all time – Christen Press; and a cameo by Washington Spirit forward Rose Lavelle.

Jordan DiBiasi

Washington Spirit rookie midfielder Jordan DiBiasi stops by to talk about her stellar career at Stanford, how playing college soccer helped prepare her for the professional ranks, her seamless transition from college to pros, and more.

Jordan shares how she’s handled being drafted 3rd overall by the Washington Spirit in the 2019 NWSL College Draft and the challenges that come with that – all with a positive attitude! Jordan DiBiasi is part of the young crop of USWNT U-23 players you need to watch and this interview will show you why! (9’)

Follow Jordan DiBiasi on Twitter @ DiBiasiJordan and on Instagram @jordan_dibiasi

Beattie Goad

All the way from Melbourne, Australia, Beattie Goad is making a name for herself as a standout footballer at Stanford University. A combination of brains and brawn, Beattie has been working hard at expanding her horizons at Stanford, forging friendships and interests away from just school and soccer.

A two-time W-League champion and NCAA Women’s National Champion, Beattie give us insight on what it takes to balance playing football at a highest level while Majoring in Human Biology with a minor in medical anthropology. Get to know this exciting and interesting player and person only on Women’s World Football Show! (42’)

Check out Patty’s article on Beattie Goad for Beyond90.

Rose Lavelle and Christen Press

Washington Spirit striker and USWNT star Rose Lavelle stops by to chat about the new-look Spirit team, how the young players are affecting the team, and the challenge of going from national team to club team. (34’)

One of the most famous Stanford players of all time, USWNT striker Christen Press chats to Patty about her college experience, the magical atmosphere at Stanford, and her advice to student athletes. (39’)

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SheKicks Women’s Football Magazine

CollegeMatildas.com

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Photo Courtesy of: Washington Spirit

Original Broadcast Date: September 8, 2019

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Nick Sato at Stanford University, Washington Spirit Media Team, US Soccer, NCAA.com.

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Episode 152: Jodie Taylor

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 152 features an exclusive interviews with England striker Jodie Taylor; Editor of She Kicks Women’s Football Magazine Jen O’Neill; and USWNT Head Coach Jill Ellis.

The game is growing all over the world, but no place faster than in England. This is thanks in part to the success of the Lionesses of England, the Women’s Super League, Championship League, and media including TV broadcasts, websites, and magazines dedicated to women’s football. On this episode, we focus on the rise of women’s football in England with featured guest England striker Jodie Taylor and editor of She Kicks Women’s Football magazine Jen O’Neill. Plus we hear from Jill Ellis on the eve of her departure as head coach of the USWNT.

Jodie Taylor

To say Jodie Taylor is a well-traveled player is an understatement. Beginning her club career with Tranmere Rovers as a youth, Jodie ventured from her home at 18 to play college football at Oregon State University. It was a hard time leaving her urban home to a remote town in the USA, but it was the start of a unique road that would lead all the way to the National Team. Jodie generously takes on her football journey with honesty, humor, and foresight.

Jodie didn’t follow the conventional path we see in most players at this level. In fact, you could say Jodie Taylor paved her own path to become one of the top players in the world and a true role model for young people to follow. This interview breaks down the mystery that is Jodie Taylor! (10′)

Jill Ellis

Jill Ellis, who led the U.S. Women’s National Team to historic back-to-back FIFA Women’s World Cup titles in Canada (2015) and France (2019), will step down as head coach following the completion of the Victory Tour in early October, 2019. Listen in as the coach tells us what she hopes her legacy will be and what her future holds.  (41′)

Jen O’Neill

Editor of She Kicks Women’s Football Magazine Jen O’Neill makes her WWFShow debut! One of the more respected voices in women’s football in the UK, Jen stops by to talk about the Lionesses, their 2019 Women’s World Cup performance, the future of the team, as well as the upcoming FAWSL and Championship, and a lot more! (46′)

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Photo Courtesy of: Reign FC

Original Broadcast Date: August 11, 2019

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Reema Patel (Reign FC); US Soccer; and Jen O’Neill (She Kicks Women’s Football Magazine).

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Episode 141: Caity Heap, Júlia Belas

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 141 features exclusive interviews with AC Sparta Praha midfielder Caity Heap; From Terra Networks in Brazil, sports journalist Júlia Belas.

Also on the show, we break down the 2018/19 Westfield W-League Grand Final; The return of the International Champions Cup; Previews on SheBelieves Cup, Algarve Cup, Cypress Cup, and the inaugural Cup of Nations in Australia; And scores and reports from FA Women’s Cup and Frauen Bundesliga.

Caity Heap – A Women’s World Football Show exclusive interview with AC Sparta Praha midfielder and 3-time NCAA National Champion Caity Heap. The Texas native shares her experiences playing for Texas Tech, Houston Dash, and now for Sparta Praha in Prague. Plus, favorite memories over the years and taking on a new challenge in the Czech Republic.(9’)
Follow Caity on Twitter @caity_heap
Follow AC Sparta @ACSparta_Zeny

Júlia Belas – Entertainment and Sports Journalist Júlia Belas of Terra Networks in Brazil stops by for a report on the Brazil Women’s National Team. What can we expect from the team at the upcoming SheBelieves Cup, who are some of the younger players we should be watching, and how important is Marta and the success of the Seleção on the women’s game in Brazil? Júlia shares her insights. (47’)
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Photos/Logos Courtesy of: Sparta.cz

Original Broadcast Date: February 17, 2019

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Episode 140: Kate Longhurst, Cheryl Downes

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 140 features an exclusive interview with West Ham United midfielder and 2-time FAWSL champion Kate Longhurst; a special Australia report with TheWomensGame.com Editor Cheryl Downes.

Also on the show, a discussion about the recent move of the Seattle Reign FC and other compelling NWSL news; Christine Sinclair poised to break the all-time goal-scoring record and news from Canada training camp; a look at New Zealand Women’s National Team roster for Cup of Nations (including the return of Abby Erceg); FAWSL and W-League reports; and MORE!

Kate Longhurst – A Women’s World Football Show exclusive interview with West Ham United midfielder and 2-time FAWSL Champion Kate Longhurst. Kate shares what it’s like playing for the side she grew up rooting for, playing for Matt Beard, a few Cockney Rhyming, and more! (12:50’)
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Follow West Ham Women @westhamwomen

Cheryl Downes – Writer and editor of TheWomensGame.com Cheryl Downes stops by for a report on the firing of Matilda’s Head Coach Alan Stajcic, the effects on the team, possible appointees and more. Also a look at the 2018/19 W-League season. (43’)
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Listen to Patty discuss the beginnings of WWFShow, the state of women’s soccer, and more on Jason Broadwater’s On the Touchline podcast.

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Photos/Logos Courtesy of: whufc.com; whufc.com/news/articles; Arfa Griffiths/Griffiths Photographers

Original Broadcast Date: January 31, 2019

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Episode 108: Laura Alleway, Cheryl Downes, Jana Lange

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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