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!
It’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.
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.
Nadia Nadim
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.
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
en’s World Football Show is excited to welcome Cindy Parlow Cone to the show! The Women’s World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medal winner has spent her soccer career impacting the women’s game & she’s still at it!
USWNT vs. U.S. Soccer
Then, the Israel Women’s National Team came calling and the defender turned her life around. This is an inspirational story of how determination and dedication can change just about any circumstance. Diana has taken her soccer talents around the world, playing club soccer in Spain and most recently won the Aphrodite Women’s Cup 2016 with Israel. Not only making a name for herself on the pitch, Diana is changing lives off the pitch as well by counselling other athletes who have fallen down similar paths of substance addiction. Catch Adam’s interview with this extraordinary athlete.
Chicago Red Stars
FC Kansas City
Orlando Pride college draft pick, Christina Burkenroad. The talented young striker discusses her heartbreaking past that at one time left her homeless. Christina shows us that through faith and positivity, we can find the courage to not only succeed, but to conquer. One of the most inspiring stories in football today, Burkenroad is a reminder that soccer is more than just a game, its a state of mind.
Sky Blue FC
Washington Spirit
USWNT co-captain Becky Sauerbrunn is like a ninja appearing when least expected and shutting down opponents in a blink of an eye. Becky shares with us her World Cup Champion experience. What was she thinking during the semifinal with Germany and did she actually predict the outcome? And what’s so special about FC Kansas City? You’ll only get these answers here!
WNY Flash
Seattle Reign
Liz Milne
Why is DMath so excited about all the young players coming into the Canada squad? What’s it like to play for one of the most colorful coaches in the women’s game? And what inspired her to become one of the best attacking midfielders in the women’s game today? The hero of the 2012 Olympics shares this and so much more!
The second half of the 2015/16 Frauen Bundesliga has kicked off and our friend and German sports writer Jana Lange is back to update us on all the exciting happenings. Which players have left the league? Who are the new players coming in? And which top teams have brought in new coaches? Jana gives us die ganze Enchilada! (Told you we were heaping on the international flavor!).
First up… We Dash-On over to Texas with Louis Roesch from 
Next, we head down south to FLA for a unique perspective of the newest NWSL expansion team, the Orlando Pride. Our friend from 
star Natasha Dowie!
As a football prodigy growing up in Colorado, Lindsey was playing forward with the Colorado Rush as a a mere tween. By the time she graduated high school, Lindsey was already making a name for herself with Paris Saint-Germain FC in the French league. We talk to this powerful goal-scorer about some of her more “unconventional” life decisions and find out what it really takes to follow your own path when everyone else keeps pointing you in another direction.
