Episode 220: Women’s World Cup Special, Sam Kerr, Millie Bright, Olga Carmona

In this special episode, we reflect on the pivotal 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup with soundbites with a little help from our friends, including Olga Carmona, Sam Kerr, Caitlin Foord, Katrina Gorry, Alex Chidiac, Tony Gustavsson, Millie Bright, Mary Earps, Georgia Stanway, Beth England, and Sarina Wiegman. 

Time Stamps:

Sam Kerr – 13’

Olga Carmona – 20’

Caitlin Foord – 22

Katrina Gorry – 23:30’

Alex Chidiac – 25’

Tony Gustavsson – 29’

Millie Bright – 39’

Mary Earps – 41’

Georgia Stanway – 43’

Beth England – 45’

Sarina Wiegman – 48’

Soundbites courtesy of FIFA and Football Australia.

Episode Links

FIFA Women’s World Cup official website – https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/australia-new-zealand2023

Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr on WWFShow – https://wwfshow.com/2017/08/08/transitions/

More WWFShow Links:

Follow Women’s World Football Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.

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Original Broadcast Date: August 21, 2023

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

Additional assistance for this episode by FIFA and Football Australia

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Episode 218: Claire Emslie

On this episode, we welcome Scotland Women’s National Team striker, now playing at Angel City FC Claire Emslie. We also hear from Angel City FC head coach Freya Coombe. 

Life is surprising. The choices we make and opportunities that come our way can be life-altering. Claire Emslie is here to share her football journey with us – from a small town in Scotland to the USA to England to the World Cup and back to the USA – it’s been a wild ride one she wasn’t expecting.

A true footballer, Claire’s exceptional career has led her to play NCAA D1 soccer in the USA to scoring Scotland’s first-ever goal in the Women’s World Cup. Claire is here to share her extraordinary football journey with us and you do not want to miss it! (16’)

Plus Angel City FC head coach Freya Coombe shares her thoughts and expectations on Claire Emslie. (10’’)

Episode Links

Follow Claire Emslie on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/emslie_22/

Watch Claire’s goal vs. England in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup – https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/H3BWLUskykqI3-Ly9jBaIg

Watch Claire’s Olimpico vs. OL Reign – https://youtu.be/Z_i486DhLD4

Watch highlights from the 2023 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final – https://youtu.be/q8_l9OShHLg

Visiting California, before you do, watch Patty’s YouTube Show Mission California –  https://mission-california.com/

More WWFShow Links:

Twitter – https://twitter.com/WWFShow

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/wwfshow/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/WomensWorldFootballShow/

Blog at wwfshowblog.com.

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.

Photo Courtesy of Angel City FC

Original Broadcast Date: June 6, 2023

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Claire Emslie and Lisa Goldberg from Angel City 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 216: Nicole Douglas, Mark Parsons, Karen Issokson-Silver

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/

More WWFShow Links:

Twitter – https://twitter.com/WWFShow

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/wwfshow/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/WomensWorldFootballShow/

Blog at wwfshowblog.com.

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.

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..

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 215: Leslie Osborne

How do we measure success? If we want to look at long-term personal success, we can look no further than this episode’s featured guest Leslie Osborne. And to add to her many successes, she is now part owner of the National women’s Soccer League’s newest team in Northern California.

The former USWNT midfielder brings a lifetime of knowledge to the league, as a world-class footballer, business owner, broadcaster, entrepreneur, and mom of three young girls. 

On this episode, Leslie shares the story of her new NWSL team, what success means to her, a few of the life lessons she’d like to pass to the next generation, and more! This is an interview you want to catch! (9’)

Episode Links

Follow NWSL to the Bay on Twitter – https://twitter.com/nwsltothebay

Follow NWSL to the Bay on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nwsltothebay/

Follow Leslie Osborne on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/leslieosborne12/

Follow Leslie Osborne on Twitter – https://twitter.com/leslieosborne12

Visit Leslie’s website – http://www.osbornesoccer.com/

Learn about Hustle Beauty – https://hustlebeauty.com/

Listen to Jamie Levoy on Episode 205 of WWFShow – https://wwfshow.com/2022/07/19/episode-205-cal-storm-executive-director-and-founding-nwsl-team-investor-jamie-levoy-angel-city-fc-forward-sydney-leroux/

Listen to Brandi Chastain on Episode 104 – https://wwfshow.com/2017/08/28/brandi-chastain/

Check out Patty’s YouTube show Mission California at – https://mission-california.com/

More WWFShow Links:

Follow Women’s World Football Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.

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.

Photo Courtesy of Leslie Osborne

Original Broadcast Date: April 8, 2023

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Leslie Osborne.

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 213: Jaedyn Shaw, Casey Stoney, Loek van Zijl

Everything is bigger in Texas – including girls soccer! Join us for an exclusive interview with San Diego Wave FC (and Texas native) Jaedyn Shaw. The young soccer phemon shares her “unconventional” football journey, her thoughts on playing for the Wave, her future, and more! 

We’ll also hear from Jaedyn’s head coach at the Wave, Casey Stoney on her “non-expectations” for Jae this season, as well as the strengths of her young star.

Plus, Tournament Director of Dallas Texans International Girls Tournament, Loek van Zijl gives us all the details of this huge girl’s soccer tournament attracting teams throughout the world. It’s a #MustListen

Episode Links

Follow Jaedyn Shaw on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jaedynshaw11/

Follow San Diego Wave FC on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sandiegowavefc/

Learn more about Dallas Texans International Girls Cup – https://www.dallasinternationalgirlscup.org/

DTIGC contacts:
US: 1-800- 724-6076
International: +1 303 768 0891

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

More WWFShow Links:

Follow Women’s World Football Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.

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.

Photo Courtesy of San Diego Wave FC

Original Broadcast Date: March 12, 2023

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Jaedyn Shaw, Bernadette O’Donnell, Loek van Zijl and Carly Alsdorf.

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 212: Rebecca Holloway, Kim Bjorkegren, Bev Priestman, Laura Harvey, Tziarra King, Pia Sundhage

It’s a very international show, featuring Racing Louisville FC and Northern Ireland defender Rebecca Holloway. 

We also take a look at the Canada Women’s National Team fight for equality and its affect on the players at the national team level and club levels.

A look at recent friendly tournaments Cup of Nations, SheBelieves Cup, Arnold Clarke Cup, and the Women’s World Cup Playoffs.

We also hear from Racing Louisville FC Head Coach Kim Björkegren, Canada Women’s National Team Head Coach Bev Priestman, OL Reign Head Coach Laura Harvey and forward Tziarra King, Brazil WNT Head Coach Pia Sundhage. 

Episode Links

Follow Rebecca Holloway on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/becks_holloway/

Watch “Why We Dance” the story of the Northern Ireland Women’s National Team – https://youtu.be/F7yO9Htorvg

Cup of Nations Recap – https://www.matildas.com.au/cup-of-nations/news/how-to-watch-cup-nations-2023

FIFA Women’s World Cup Playoffs – https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/play-off-tournament-womens-world-cup-2023-review-haiti-panama-portugal

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

More WWFShow Links:

Follow Women’s World Football Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.

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.

Photo Courtesy of Racing Louisville FC

Original Broadcast Date: February 28, 2023

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Rebecca Holloway, Jeff Greer, Aaron Hiefetz, and Ryan Perez.

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 211: Kate T. Parker, Lynn Williams, Mike Norris, Karina LeBlanc

As we embark into 2023, we’re using soccer to find our superpowers! 

Listen in as we chat with best-selling author and photographer Kate T. Parker. Her books “Strong is the New Pretty – A Celebration of Girls Being Themselves” and “Play Like a Girl – Life Lessons from the Soccer Field” are changing the narratives of how young girls see themselves through sport. 

We also hear from the newest member of NJ/NY Gotham FC and USWNT forward Lynn Williams. What does she think of the ‘surprise’ trade. We also check in on Portland Thorns FC GM Karina LeBlanc and new head coach Mike Norris.

Episode Links

Check out Kate T. Parker’s website – https://www.katetparker.com/

Strong is the New Pretty on Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/Strong-New-Pretty-Celebration-Themselves/dp/0761189130/ref=sr_1_1

Play Like a Girl on Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/Play-Like-Girl-Lessons-Soccer/dp/1523511362/ref=d_pd_sbs_vft_none_sccl_3_3/147-1978736-6681951

Heineken’s Cheers to All Fans – https://www.heineken.com/us/en/campaigns/cheers-to-all-fans

Heineken’s Cheers to All Fans Video on YouTube –

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

More WWFShow Links:

Follow Women’s World Football Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.

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.

Photo Courtesy of Kate T. Parker

Original Broadcast Date: Feb. 7, 2023

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Kate T. Parker, Tiffany Miller, Katie Simons, and Christa Mann.

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 209: Julie Foudy

USWNT legend Julie Foudy is here to help us explore the USWNT’s history and cultural impact on society. It’s a special show looking at the team like we’ve never looked at it before through the pages of the newly released coffee table book Pride of a Nation by Gwendolyn Oxenham.

Julie Foudy

Former USWNT midfielder, 2-time Women’s World Cup Champion and 2-time Olympic gold medal winner, Julie Foudy stops by to give her insights on the team and its impact throughout its four-decade history.

We take experts from the book and dive deeply into them. Julie describes her days with the USWNT and the responsibilities the team takes with them onto the winners podium.

Using the podium as a platform for change is what makes this team one of the most beloved sports teams in the world. With Julie and her 99ers, keeping the current generation on task to know the history and continue the mindset that winning is more about just trophies.

Don’t miss this very special show! (19’)

Plus…

Updates from the Australian A-League Women and a look towards the NCAA Women’s College Cup

Episode Links

Julie Foudy tells her life story on Episode 41 – https://wwfshow.com/2015/04/12/julie-foudy/

Julie Foudy talks about leadership through sports & her book on Episode 95 – https://wwfshow.com/2015/04/12/julie-foudy/

Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy – https://www.juliefoudyleadership.com/

Learn more about Pride of a Nation – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/696610/pride-of-a-nation-by-gwendolyn-oxenham-foreword-by-julie-foudy-edited-by-david-hirshey-rob-fleder-and-roger-director/

Order Pride of a Nation on Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/Pride-Nation-Celebration-National-Official-ebook/dp/B09WH71GR8

Order Pride of a Nation on Barnes & Noble – https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/pride-of-a-nation-gwendolyn-oxenham/1141355112

Listen to Hillary Beall on Episode 206 – https://wwfshow.com/2022/10/10/episode-206-hillary-beall-cheryl-downes/

Read Patty’s article on Hillary Beall at – https://beyond90.com.au/getting-to-know-hillary-beall-american-with-big-dreams/

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

More WWFShow Links:

Follow Women’s World Football Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.

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.

Photo Courtesy of Penguin Random House

Original Broadcast Date: Nov. 28, 2022

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Julie Foudy and Kristin Casemore.

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 208: Lynn Berling-Manuel, Becky Sauerbrunn

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 208 – Managing Director of Women’s Independent Soccer League Lynn Berling-Manuel; Soundbites from USWNT captain Becky Sauerbrunn

There’s something new in the air of women’s football.. Can you feel it? New policies, new procedures, new teams, new ownerships, new tournaments, new leagues… A group of individuals made up of players, former players, administrators, advocates and allies turning the tide on the old ways to help create a bigger & better future for the next generation.

Lynn Berling-Manuel
Former CEO of United Soccer Coaches (with 30,000 members it’s actually the largest coaches association of any sport in the world) and former CMO of American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), Lynn Berling-Manuel has recently been appointed as Managing Director the new Women’s Independent Soccer League. Lynn stops by to discuss the new league, where it fits in the landscape of pro women’s soccer and how it will change the game for young players all over the world and the communities it will serve.

The game is growing in so many ways and WISL is part of that change. Lynn shares her vision of what the WISL can become. After a lifetime of advocacy within the game of soccer, Lynn is aiming her expertise straight towards women’s soccer!

The WISL is in good hands with Lynn Get to know her and the league better! (17’)

Becky Sauerbrunn
In light of the Sally Q. Yates report on allegations of past abusive behavior and sexual misconduct in women’s professional soccer, USWNT captain Becky Sauerbrunn sits down with the press to express her thoughts and give us some insights on the mindset of the players. As an influencial voice in women’s soccer, Becky has a lot to say about the report and the changes that need to be made in the game from the youth level to the pro ranks. If there’s one player we need to hear from right now, it’s Becky Sauerbrunn! (52′)

Plus…
Recaps and updates on: FIFA 2022 U17 Women’s World Cup Final, Spain vs. Colombia; 2022 NWSL Championship Final, Portland Thorns FC vs. KC Current; FAI Women’s Cup Final, Shelbourne vs. Athlone Town.

Episode Links:

Women’s Independent Soccer League – https://wisleague.com/

Follow WISL on:
Twitter – https://twitter.com/wisl_league

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/WISLeague/

Listen to WWFShow, Episode 188 – https://wwfshow.com/2021/03/28/episode-188-damon-wilson-carrie-taylor/

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Final highlights – https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/5FdiMD7QnMZJL74vV1WlDP

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

More WWFShow Links:

Follow Women’s World Football Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.

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.

Photo Courtesy of Lynn Berling-Manuel 

Original Broadcast Date: Nov. 14, 2022

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Lynn Berling-Manuel, Steve Johnson (WISL), Aaron Heifetz (US Soccer)

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 207: Sofia Jakobsson, Casey Stoney, Alex Morgan

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 207 – Exclusive interview with Sofia Jakobsson, Sweden and San Diego FC forward; Plus soundbites from San Diego Wave Head Coash Casey Stoney, forward Alex Morgan, and Jaedyn Shaw

Recorded from London, England! On this episode we celebrate how we want with a look at the extraordinary inaugural season of the San Diego Wave FC in the NWSL. We’re thrilled to feature an exclusive interview with San Diego and Sweden star striker (and Women’s World Cup hero!) Sofia Jakobsson.

Sofia Jakobsson
Sweden international and San Diego Wave FC striker Sofia Jakobsson stops by to share her football story and it’s a good one!

As one of the game’s most experienced players, Sofia has played in leagues all over the world, including Sweden, England, Germany, France, and Russia. Now, she’s taken on the USA as a member of the surprising San Diego Wave FC. Listen in as we get to know this brilliant star as she embarks on her fourth Women’s World Cup in 2023.

You’ll love getting to know Sofia a little better and root for her along the way. (23’)

Alex Morgan, Casey Stoney, Jaedyn Shaw
We’re taking a look at the San Diego Wave FC in their inaugural season (can you tell?), with soundbites from USWNT star Alex Morgan, Head Coach Casey Stoney, and USWNT U20 midfielder Jaedyn Shaw. All talking about the success of the team this season, the veteran influence, and more. Plus Coach Stoney gives us an insight on what makes Sofia Jakobsson a valuable asset to the team.

U17 Women’s World Cup
A brief recap of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup group and quarterfinal actions.

Episode Links:

Sofia Jacobsson profile – https://sandiegowavefc.com/player/sofia-jakobsson/

Sofia’s World Cup goal vs. Germany – https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/france2019/news/jakobsson-helps-sweden-break-the-spell

Follow Sofia on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sofiajakobsson/

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup news – https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/womens/u17womensworldcup/india2022

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

More WWFShow Links:

Follow Women’s World Football Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.

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.

Photo Courtesy of San Diego Wave FC

Original Broadcast Date: October 22, 2022

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Sofia Jakobsson, Bernadette O’Donnell (San Diego Wave 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.