Episode 153: Dominique Bloodworth

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 153 features an exclusive interview with Netherlands Defender Dominique Bloodworth; and FIFA Women’s World Cup Team Reporter Emma Coolen.

The Netherlands Women’s National Football Team is one of the most exciting national teams in the world today – men or women! In this episode, we take a look at this very interesting team on the heels of their 2nd-place finish at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup and as they prepare to defend their UEFA Women’s Championship title.

What makes the Oranje Leeuwinnen so special? Why are these players turning into household names throughout the world? We put on our orange and take a deep dive into the team, the players, and the resilient work ethic and beliefs that drive the Dutch to be the best!

Dominique Bloodworth

What makes a successful footballer? One only has to look at the career of Dominique Bloodworth to find out. In this exclusive interview, Dominique shares her journey from a football-dreaming youth to one of the best defenders in women’s football. Hard work, resilience, and the determination to continue to test herself is at the core of this role model’s existence.

Listen in as Dominique accesses her World Cup experience, what it means to be a professional footballer, her decision to leave Arsenal for Wolfsburg, and more. If you’re not a Dominique Bloodworth fan, you will be after this episode! (12′)

Follow Dominique on Twitter @DomBloodworth and on Instagram @dominiquebloodworthnl.

Emma Coolen

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 team reporter for the Netherlands, KRC Genk Ladies defender, and overall great person – Emma Coolen stops by to chat all-things Dutch football. It’s been awhile since we’ve had Emma on the show, so we have lots to catch up on. Emma gives us an inside look into her job as Netherlands team reporter at the World Cup, the team itself, the growth of the women’s game in the Netherlands, and more! (44′)

Follow Emma on Twitter @emma_coolen and on Instagram @emma_coolen.
Follow KRC Genk on Twitter @KrcGenkLadies.

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Photo Courtesy of: Royal Dutch Football Association

Original Broadcast Date: August 25, 2019

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Eefje Janus (FlowSports); and Emma Coolen.

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Episode 143: Adrianna Franch, Leah Williamson

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 143 features exclusive interviews with U.S. WNT goalkeeper Adrianna Franch and England WNT midfielder Leah Williamson; Soundbites from U.S.WNT players Ashlyn Harris, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe; and a look at Jamaica with CONCACAF expert and host of Futbol Ace podcast Ana DeSouza.

Also on the show, special reports on Algarve Cup, Cypress Cup, FFA Cup of Nations, and SheBelieves Cup; NWSL spring training; and an update on of the SSE Women’s FA Cup.

Adrianna Franch – A Women’s World Football Show exclusive interview with Portland Thorns FC and USWNT goalkeeper Adrianna Franch. WWFShow reporter Alana “AJ” Johnson caught up with the keeper at the SheBelieves Cup after Franch made her debut with the team. Franch talks about her first-cap experience, how her Portland teammates are her biggest fans, a secret talent revealed, and more! (9:40′)

Leah Williamson – AJ is back on the case in this exclusive interview with England and Arsenal midfielder Leah Williamson. The young footballer shares her experiences at SheBelieve, the possibility of going to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and more! (14:56′)

Soundbites from:
Ashlyn Harris – AJ was in the mix zone with Orlando Pride/USWNT goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris before the Brazil match. The fan-fave shares her thoughts on playing for the USWNT in Florida in front of tons of family and friends, and playing with and against her Pride teammate Marta! (20:52′)
Alex Morgan – The star forward for USWNT talks to the media about the tournament, playing with and against Marta, and more. (25:43’)
Megan Rapinoe – Tough love language from Pinoe as she shares her thoughts on why she feels the team needs to get tougher, be better, and learn from mistakes. (27:36’)

Ana DeSouza – If you love following the Concacaf teams, you’re going to love hearing from Ana DeSouza. As the writer, producer & founder of the Futbol Ace website & podcast, Ana explores all the Concacaf women’s teams, players, and influencers. In this interview, Ana talks primarily about Jamaica, other Concacaf teams we should be watching, and much more. (40:48’)
Follow Ana on Twitter @ana_futbolace

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Photos/Logos Courtesy of: Portland Thorns FC; Arsenal Women FC
Soundbites from Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe courtesy of U.S. Soccer/Wazee Digital.

Original Broadcast Date: March 17, 2019

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Episode 142: Rebekah Stott, Leonne Stentler

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 142 features exclusive interviews with New Zealand Women’s National Team defender Rebekah Stott; former Netherlands defender Leonne Stentler; and an important discussion with Africa President of CONIFA, Justin Walley.

Also on the show, NWSL news and signings; Updates on SheBelieves Cup, Algarve Cup, Cypress Cup, and the inaugural Cup of Nations in Australia; and a recap of the Women’s Continental League Cup Final between Arsenal and Manchester City.

Rebekah Stott – A Women’s World Football Show exclusive interview with New Zealand Women’s National Team defender Rebekah Stott. The 3-time W-League Champion shares her experiences playing in leagues all over the world including her new team Avaldsnes, insights on playing for the Football Ferns, and more. (30′)
Follow Rebekah on Twitter @stotty_13.

Leonne Stentler – A fun and inspiring interview with former Dutch international Leonne Stentler. The former defender discusses highlights of her career, her inspirations, and what she is doing today to help change women’s sport and the world! (51′)
Follow Leonne on Twitter @lstent

Justin Walley – Justin Walley is back his new book “One Football. No Nets” and his new role as Africa President of the Confederation of Independent Football Associations (CONIFA), the international governing body for non-FIFA affiliated associations. (1:21’)
Follow Justin on Twitter @JustinWalley10.

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Photos/Logos Courtesy of: NZ Football Ferns

Original Broadcast Date: March 3, 2019

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