World Changing

There are BIG changes happening at Women’s World Football Show. Are you ready to go on an awesome journey, hearing the stories of women’s soccer all over the world? Then you’re ready for the new Lean & Mean WWFShow.

The new format include:

1. ONE HOST

2. LESS RUN TIME (lean & mean, remember?)

3. ONE TOPIC BY COUNTRY OR LEAGUE

4. ONE FEATURED GUEST

5. ONE PUNDIT FROM THE COUNTRY OF THE FEATURED GUEST

6. NEW EASY-TO-NAVIGATE NAMING CONVENTION

6. AMAZING STORIES TOLD WITH PASSION & PURPOSE

Just like the women’s game, it’s a new era for Women’s World Football Show. We’re glad you’re here to go on this journey with us!

New shows begin on April 22 with special guests Portland Thorns FC Coach (& greatest goalkeeper of all time) Nadine Angerer and German Sports Journalist (& overall good sport) Jana Lange.

Are you ready? LETS DO THIS!

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Original Broadcast Date: April 17, 2019

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Episode 135: Ashley Nick, Neil Senneck, Girls on the Ball

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 135, features exclusive interviews with Juventus FC Women midfielder Ashley Nick, Southampton Women’s FC Coach Neil Senneck, and women’s football journalists Girls on the Ball.

Ashley Nick
In this special 5 year anniversary special, Women’s World Football Show visits with a few of our very first guests to appear on the show. First, we welcome back midfielder Ashley Nick. The veteran footballer is now playing at Juventus FC in the re-energized Italian League. Adam and Ash look back on some of the best moments in her career, her footballing journeys and her new experiences playing for Juventus FC Women.

The Southern California native reflects on some of the decisions she’s made in her life and how they’ve impacted her career, and more. Don’t miss this interview with one of the games more positive personalities!
Keep up with Ashley & Juventus FC at Juventus.com. (8:40′)

Coach Neil Senneck
Another long-time friend of the show, Coach Neil Senneck chats with Patty about his time coaching in South Africa, the evolution of youth female football, and his new gig coaching at Southampton Women’s Football Club. What are some of the differences between youth football in South Africa and UK? How has the women’s game grown in South Africa since last we spoke? What makes a good coach? Coach Neil is here to fill us in on all this and more!
Follow & support Southampton WFC on Facebook.
For scores, fixtures & other info, visit the Southampton WFC website. (52:04′)

Girls on the Ball
No one covers women’s football in the UK more completely than Rachel O’Sullivan and Sophie Downey (better known as Girls on the Ball). As early guests, GotB remain our closest friends and supporters. Traveling the world covering the game provides for some good memories, stories and introspection. Listen in as the girls discuss their experiences in the broadcast booth, the changes in the FAWSL, and more. Don’t miss this rare interview with Girls on the Ball! (1:28:00′)
Visit the GotB website at GirlsontheBall.com & follow them on Twitter @GirlsontheBall!

PLUS…
FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup update; A quick rundown of the 2019 Women’s World Cup qualifiers; NCAA Div l College Cup recap; W-League report; a whole lot of reminiscing; AND MORE!!

Photos/Logos Courtesy of: Ashley Nick; Juventus F.C. Women; Coach Neil Senneck; Southampton WFC; Girls on the Ball

Original Broadcast Date: November 25, 2018

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Episode 134: Katie Stengel, Denise Schilte-Brown, Cheryl Downes

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 134, features exclusive interviews with Newcastle Jets and Utah Royals FC striker Katie Stengel; University of South Florida Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown; and an extended Westfield W-League report with The Women’s Game Editor Cheryl Downes.

U.S. forward Katie Stengel takes a break from her Australian club Newcastle Jets to chat with Adam about her experiences in the Westfield W-League, her experiences playing in the Frauen Bundesliga, her career to date, and more. With the W-League season just underway, Katie gives us insights into the team, the league, and a few reasons that keep her coming back to the Land Down Under.

The formidable striker also shares some of her experiences playing for Utah Royals FC in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). What makes the Royals special (it’s got to be that throne!)? After a successful college career at Wake Forest University, the Florida native played headed to Bayern Munich in the Frauen Bundesliga. Katie gives us a glimpse into why she chose to play abroad, what she learned about her game in Germany, and why her unique sense of humor was lost on the locals. There’s more to Katie Stengel than you think and this interview gives it to you! (6:40’)

Denise Schilte-Brown
University of South Florida (USF) women’s soccer team has posted 6 consecutive seasons of 10+ wins and 8 in the last 9 years, thanks in part to their fearless leader, Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown. The coach takes time from the NCAA Div. l playoffs to chat with Patty about the amazing 2018 season where the Bulls finished14-3 and went 8-1 in the regular season.

With over a 100 wins under her belt at USF, Coach Schilte-Brown gives us insight into some of the things that makes her teams so successful. We also look at a few standout players, big lessons learned, and how difficulties can become strengths if you choose the right attitude! Plus, we look at the college system in America, what she learned by playing in Germany and for Canada Women’s National Team and more! Don’t miss this interview with one of the most successful and influential coaches in NCAA Women’s Soccer – Denise Schilte-Brown! (26:29’)

Westfield W-League Report
Had enough W-League talk? We thought not! The 11th season has begun in Australia and to talk all things W-League is Cheryl Downes, Editor at The Women’s Game. Which teams did the best recruiting leading up to the season? Who are some of the young guns we should be watching? How important is Sam Kerr to women’s football in Australia and throughout the world? Cheryl is here to answer all these burning questions and more! It’s already shaping up to be an exciting season in Australia, so don’t miss this extended report! (01:00′)

PLUS…
U-17 Women’s World Cup preview; NCAA Division 1 Women’s Soccer Championship update; NWSL news; Women’s World Cup qualifer updates; and friendly reports with U.S.A, England, Australia, Chile, and MORE!

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Photos/Logos Courtesy of: GoUSFBulls.com; Newcastle Jets; Westfield W-League

Original Broadcast Date: November 11, 2018

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Episode 133: Yujie Zhao, Krystyna Freda, Sandra Prusina

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 133, features a special 2018 CONCACAF report with sports Canadian broadcaster Sandra Prusina; Interviews with Florida State University midfielder Yujie Zhao; and Barcelona FA striker Krystyna Freda.

The 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championship has finished up and the tournament was just as predictable as it was surprising. As expected, both USA and Canada punched their ticket to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, placing first and second respectively in the tournament. The surprises were the early elimination of Mexico and Costa Rica. The other surprise was the third place final, which was a battle to the end between Jamaica and Panama. The match ended in Penalty Kicks, resulting in the Reggae Girlz of Jamaica qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in their history.

In this special Concacaf report, Patty and Adam break down group play, dissect the failures of Mexico and Costa Rica, and discuss the parity of the Concacaf nations. Then in a special report with Canadian sports broadcaster and journalist Sandra Prusina comes in to chat about the Concacaf Final. What did the USA do right, what did Canada do wrong, and what can be done about the shoddy refereeing? Plus, Sandra takes a deep dive into the Canada Women’s National Team. What do they need to do to be real contenders in France? How is the team doing with Kenneth Heiner-Møller at the helm? Who are some of the standout players, and more! Ready for a heaping serving of Concacaf with extra Canada on the side? You do not want to miss this special report!
Learn more about the Calgary Inferno broadcast and Sandra Prusina’s new show “Inside the Inferno” on Sportsnet 960!

Krystyna Freda
Cypriot First Division is the top women’s football league in Cyprus and one of the longest-running leagues in women’s football (established in 1998). On this episode, Adam sits down with Golden Boot winner Krystyna Freda of 2018 league winners Barcelona FA, who play out of Germasogeia. As the top scorer in the league, Krystyna is making her mark in Cyprus and gearing up for a new season.

The New Jersey native shares her journey from being a Top Drawer collegiate player at Winthrop University in South Carolina to training in the NWSL, playing in Finland, and now a star in the Cypriot League. If you want to know more about the league in Cyprus, other avenues to play professional soccer, or just catch up with Krystyna, this is the interview you want to hear! (46’)
Connect with Krystyna on Facebook!

Yujie Zhao
While China failed to make it out of the group stage in the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, their standout midfielder Yujie Zhao learned a valuable lesson and made a name for herself on the national level. The exciting young star is now studying and playing soccer at Florida State University and is continuing her rise to the top in women’s football.

Yujie sits down with Patty to give us her thoughts on playing in the NCAA, how the experience is helping her get stronger, and how she’s been able to assimilate so quickly into the unique experience of American collegiate soccer. Plus, we delve into her background, find out what motivated her to play soccer at such a high level, what the future holds, and more. This interview has a surprise ending (never before has this been done on Women’s World Football Show!), so get ready for a Chinese treat!! This is one of our highlight interviews, so pull up a chair and get to know the China star Yujie Zhao! (01:14’)

PLUS…
College Rankings with the Englishman; Upcoming Women’s World Cup qualifiers; England vs. Australia, and MORE!

Photos/Logos Courtesy of: Concacaf, Seminoles.com, Krystyna Freda, Perrons Ford, FSU Athletics

Original Broadcast Date: October 21, 2018

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Episode 130: Press, Mewis, Dunn, Zerboni, Endler, Juniper, Brock-Taylor

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 130: Features interviews with US Women’s National Team players Christen Press, Sam Mewis, Crystal Dunn, McCall Zerboni, Head Coach Jill Ellis; an exclusive with Chile Women’s National Team captain Christine Endler; University of California, Irvine Head Coach Scott Juniper; and Nettleham Ladies player Chloe Brock-Taylor.

The United States Women’s National Team recently faced Chile in a couple of California friendlies and Patty was on hand to talk to a few of your favorite players:

• Christen Press was honored for her 100th cap in Carson, surrounded by family and friends. We chat with the introspective forward about the experience, her thoughts on team family, how she’s taken control of her career, and more. (16’)
• Crystal Dunn is at the top of her game for both club and country. The always uplifting Dunn shares her thoughts on her new role on the National Team, how playing at Chelsea helped her game, the college path, and more! (22:39’)
• Sam Mewis is back in California after spending her college career at UCLA. The hardworking midfielder talks about how UCLA prepped her for the pros, thoughts on her North Carolina Courage team, Paul Riley and more! (26:48’)
• McCall Zerboni chatted with us before her heartbreaking injury during the second match of the Chile friendlies. As the oldest player to earn a cap with the U.S. Women’s National Team, McCall shares her perspective on her career, her future, why she never says, “never,” and more! (31:47’)
• Christine Endler is a rising star in women’s soccer and we have an exclusive interview with the captain of the Chile Women’s National Team. The Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper talks about what it means for her team to play the USA ahead of Women’s World Cup, the growth of the women’s game in Chile, possibly playing in the NWSL, and more! You do not want to miss this interview! (35:51’)
• Jill Ellis has a few opinions on Christen Press, Crystal Dunn and VAR (Video Assistant Referees) in the women’s game. She shares it all right here! (43:23’)

England’s FA WSL 3rd Division (National League) is well into the season and one team on the rise is Nettleham Ladies FC. Adam sits down with Netts player Chloe Brock-Taylor to chat about this exciting time in her life and the season ahead. The young defender gives us a glimpse of life as footballer and student, as she balances football and university. In this spirited interview, Chloe shares her experiences playing for childhood idol Casey Stoney, how her football role models helped inspire her love of the game, and more. Despite the hard work it takes to follow your dreams, Chloe shows us that it can be done and it can be fun! (01:03’)

Continuing our college spotlight, Patty sits down with University of California, Irvine Head Coach Scott Juniper. The English native, in his 12th year as head coach, shares his thoughts on why the college system is the perfect avenue for young players to to take on their way to the pros. Scott also gives great insight on his 2018 squad, his scouting methods, and why saying yes to new opportunities is always a good idea. Ready to get an education… and a few laughs? Check out this interview with one of the most popular coaches in NCAA Div. 1 soccer! #TogetherWeZot (01:25’)

PLUS…
• More teams are qualifying for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup! We give you the rundown on new teams to qualify and upcoming qualifiers.
• The 2018 NWSL regular season is done and dusted. Now it’s time to talk playoffs!
• FAWSL season is underway – we give you the updates on all 3 leagues! And what’s the controversy with Manchester United Women? You’ll want to listen!
• And more!

Photos Courtesy of: USSoccer.com; Patricia La Bella; PSG.fr; Nettleham LFC Facebook; UCI.edu

Original Broadcast Date: September 9, 2018

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Episode 129: Randy Waldrum, Lachy France

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 129: Features an exclusive interview with University of Pittsburgh Women’s Soccer Head Coach Randy Waldrum; CollegeMatildas.com founder and editor Lachy France; and updates on NWSL, FA Women’s League Cup, and more.

A legend among college coaches in the United States, Randy Waldrum’s tenure at Notre Dame lasted 14 season, leading the Fighting Irish to two national championships, capturing the College Cup title in 2004 and 2010. His teams won eight Big East Tournament titles and appeared in eight NCAA Final Four games during that time. After a three-year stint as head coach of the Houston Dash, Waldrum is at the helm as head coach of the the University of Pittsburgh Panthers.

Adam sits down with the legendary coach for one of the more candid conversations ever to air on Women’s World Football Show. Coach Waldrum doesn’t pull any punches when discussing everything from his decision to leave Notre Dame for Houston, his experiences in the pro league, weighing in on youth club culture and the “Pay to Play” path, and more.

How long did it take Waldrum to miss the college game after leaving Notre Dame for Houston Dash? What happened with his Nigeria WNT appointment? What will it take for the NWSL to survive? And what lead the Coach back to the college ranks? It’s all here and its all riveting!

Whether your interest lies in youth, college or pro soccer, this is the interview you want to catch! And it’s guaranteed to have you following PITT this season and for seasons to come! (12′)
Follow Pittsburgh Panthers on Twitter @pitt_wsoc.

College Matildas
Our college soccer conversation continues with founder and editor of CollegeMatildas.com, Lachy France. Learn more about this unique website that covers all the Australians playing NCAA Div 1 women’s soccer. All the way from Sydney, Australia, Lachy walks us through his website, which features complete player profiles, stats, game previews and highlights, recruitment and commitment news, and so much more. If you love college soccer and Aussie football (who doesn’t?), this is the perfect storm of an interview! (01:15′)
Check out the website at CollegeMatildas.com and follow @CollegeMatildas on Twitter and Facebook.

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
The 2018 U-20 Women’s World Cup is in the books! Patty and Adam recap the Final match between Japan and Spain; the thrilling third-place match between England and France; and the tournament on a whole. Plus, your dutiful hosts delve into the decline that used to be a powerhouse of U.S. Youth Soccer. What’s killing the program and how much is the “Pay to Play” path hurting the future of women’s soccer in the U.S.? We roll up our sleeves and dive in! (2′)

PLUS…
• Focusing in on the 2018 NWSL playoff picture and its question marks.
• FA Women’s League Cup is underway and it’s already turning heads (did you see the crowd for Manchester United vs. Reading?!)
• MAC Hermann Trophy List announcements
• Riding the Orlando Pride nose dive
• AND MORE!!

Photos Courtesy of: PittsburghPanthers.com; CollegeMatildas.com

Original Broadcast Date: August 26, 2018

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Episode 127: Chloe Logarzo, Rhiannon Roberts, Toni Duggan, Dyanne Anderson, Dido Tshimanga

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 127: Features exclusive interviews with Australia Women’s National Team midfielder Chloe Logarzo; Liverpool FC Women defender Rhiannon Roberts; FC Barcelona Femení forward Toni Duggan, SoCal FC forward Dyanne Anderson and Head Coach Dido Tshimanga.

If you have been paying attention to the Australia Women’s National Team, you know the name of Chloe Logarzo. Not just because of her explosive talent but because of her interesting journey on and off the pitch. The 23-year old sits down with Patty to discuss her life and lessons learned along the way. Chloe shares the secret of the Matildas’ success, what the team learned from a struggling qualifying campaign, and why defending their Tournament of Nations crown means so much.

In this candid interview, Chloe discusses a time in her life when she turned her back on football and the road that lead back to the game she loved since childhood. Now, determined to become the “ultimate footballer,” Chloe is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with. Don’t miss this insightful, inspiring, and entertaining interview with one of the brightest stars on the Australia team! (16:13′)
For more of Chloe, read Patty’s article in TheWomensGame.com!

Rhiannon “Razza” Roberts
After a few high-profile departures in the off-season, Liverpool FC Women are rebuilding and one of the big signings came by way of Wales defender Rhiannon “Razza” Roberts. Adam sits down with the former Doncaster Belles player to talk about her new club, her preseason experiences, and a look at the upcoming FA Women’s Premier League season.

The Welsh defender also discusses the oh-so-important Women’s World Cup Qualifier against England. What impact will this match have on the team and the country? Razza gives us the unique view of a player’s perspective. Don’t miss this interesting and enlightening interview with one of the more amicable personalities in women’s football today. (40′)

FC Barcelona Femení vs SoCal FC
The Spanish side recently traveled to Southern California where they met up in a friendly against WPSL side SoCal FC and WWFShow was there to catch the action! Listen in as we go over the highlights and discuss this highly unusual pairing. We catch up with SoCal FC forward Dyanne Anderson and Head Coach Dido Tshimanga to asses the match and lessons learned as individuals and as a team. Plus we catch up with Barcelona and England WNT forward Toni Duggan!

Plus…
Tournament of Nations Musings; Update on FAWSL (or whatever they’re calling it); Weird stuff going on in the NWSL (again); FIFA Best List is out & no complaints?? It’s all here and MORE!

Oh and..
How many times do we mention Cheryl Downes? Just let us know via Twitter or Facebook and you could win a WWFShow fan pack! (it’s really cool).

Photos Courtesy of: Emily Mogic; Sydney FC; Ailura; FC Barcelona.cat; Liverpool Ladies FC

Original Broadcast Date: July 29, 2018

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 125: Abby Erceg, Nando Vila, Dr. Claire-Marie Roberts

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 125: Features an exclusive interview with North Carolina Courage Captain Abby Erceg; journalist/podcast host Nando Vila; and sports psychologist Dr. Claire-Marie Roberts.

Women’s World Football Show is proud to welcome North Carolina Courage defender Abby Erceg. The former captain of the New Zealand Women’s National Team drops by to chat about the winning formula of the Courage, what makes the team so special, why she feels at home in North Carolina, and more!

Earning her first cap with the Football Ferns at the age of 17, Abby finished her international career with 132 caps and was the first player (male or female) from New Zealand to play 100 international matches. The courageous Kiwi retired from the national team in an act of protest in hopes of raising awareness and helping to improve player development for the women players in NZ. What exactly needs to be done to help grow the women’s game in New Zealand? Abby shares her thoughts and insights.

Controversies, difficult decisions, and championship-caliber play have been a big part of Abby’s recent soccer journey and she’s here to share it all with us. If you listen to just one interview this year, make it the Abby Erceg interview. (26:38’)

Nando Vila
Podcast host Nando Vila chats with Adam about the interesting story of the Spanish Women’s National Team in the 2015 Women’s World Cup. Nando tells the unknown story of the ups, downs, and in-betweens of one of the more bazar stories in women’s football history. Find out about the team’s open letter to the Spanish Federation after the World Cup in a mutant against the federation before the World Cup. The grotesque response from the federation and more. (48:48’)
Follow Nando on Twitter @nandovila
Listen to “We Came to Win” podcast.

Dr. Claire Marie Roberts
The Women’s Sports Network have launched a series of manuals to help young female athletes titled MojoManuals. Dr. Claire-Marie Roberts worked on the books and is here to talk about them, in particular FootballMojo. In this important conversation, Patty and Dr. Claire-Marie discuss various issues impacting adolescent female athletes with subjects such as body image, self confidence, stress, menstrual cycles, and how adults comments can inadvertently drive girls to drop out of sports.
To learn more and order your MojoManuals, click here. (01:17:54’)
Follow Dr. Claire-Marie on Twitter @robertscm

Plus…
Updates on the NWSL and FAWSL; News on the folding of Sheffield FC Ladies; and More!

Photos Courtesy of: North Carolina Courage; CamW; WSNET; Claire-Marie Roberts; Gimlet; Andre Ringuette

Original Broadcast Date: July 1, 2018

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

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Episode 123: Desiree Scott, Ocean Rolandsen, Sophie Bell

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 123 is proud to welcome Canada Women’s National Team and Utah Royals FC midfielder Desiree Scott; London Bees defender Ocean Rolandsen; and Sheffield United Ladies captain Sophie Bell.

One of the more popular players in women’s soccer, Desiree Scott has over 132 caps for the Canadian Women’s National Team, she’s a 2-time time Olympic bronze medal winner and now anchoring the midfield for the Utah Royals.

Desiree takes time out of her busy schedule to chat about her unique playing style, her role in Utah, playing for Laura Harvey and more. The fearlessly tenacious Winnipeg native shares her thoughts about the Canada Women’s National Team new coach, what we can expect in the upcoming Women’s World Cup qualifiers, the young bloods on the squad, and much more. Don’t miss this riveting conversation with the player known as “The Destroyer” – Desiree Scott! (22:00’)

Sophie Bell
Sheffield United Ladies have proven that they belong in England’s newly named Women’s Championship League. With a new FA license and a team fielded by determined and talented players, Adam sits down with Sheffield’s captain Sophie Bell. After playing in a shroud of uncertainty, Sophie and her teammates can breath a sigh of relief and now concentrate on the future. Sophie chats about her career, her team, and the future at Sheffield. (43:00’)

Ocean Rolandsen
Another team to watch in the Women’s Championship is the London Bees and defender Ocean Rolandsen stops by to talk about her journey with the team. The passionate and personable player chats to Adam about what drives her to improve and her hard-working ethics. In this exclusive interview, Ocean chats about her career, her teammates and looks at the upcoming season at The Hive. (57:00’)

Australia Update
Editor (or ‘Head Honcho’) from TheWomensGame.com, Cheryl Downes stops by to give us an in-depth report from the Women’s World Cup qualifiers in Jordan. Cheryl discusses The Matilda’s poor form in the tournament and what they have to do to regain the form of 2017. Also a sneak peek at the W-League – will we see an expansion team? Cheryl is here with the answers… now if only Cheryl and Adam could stop being so obsessed with Patty! Follow Cheryl on Twitter @ChicasFootball. (01:17:33’)

Plus…
Full reports on the Women’s Premier League and Champions League (formerly FAWSL 1&2), with incoming and outgoing teams; USWNT roster news; NWSL updates; An emotional intro by Patty dives deep into the dangerous words of Jaelene Hinkle – you do not want to miss this!

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Photos Courtesy of: FIFA.com; Canada Soccer; Utah Royals FC; NWSL; London Bees; Sheffield F.C. Ladies

Original Broadcast Date: June 3, 2018

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

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Episode 122: Carolina Morace, Jay Sadler, Charles Cuttone

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 122 is proud to welcome Italy legend Carolina Morace; Also featuring Portsmouth FC Ladies Manager Jay Sadler; and editor of the North American Soccer Guide, Charles Cuttone.

Carolina Morace’s career achievements are simply staggering. A pioneering superstar of Italian women’s football, Carolina scored 105 goals in a 153-match international career, and hit the back of the net over 500 times in over 20 years as a professional footballer.

Adam sits down with the Italy legend to discuss her long career on the Italian Women’s National Team. While most footballers were just learning the game, Carolina was starting for the national team at 14 years old, eventually earning the captain’s armband for most of her career. At the club level, Carolina continued her dominance, having claimed Italy’s Capocannoniere (top scorer) on 12 occasions.

In this candid interview, Carolina opens up about her experience scoring four goals at Wembley (an achievement never duplicated by man or woman), her coaching experiences, the current state of women’s football in Italy, and More!

Player, Coach, Icon, Legend – This is Carolina Morace! Don’t miss this exclusive interview with one of the all-time greats of the women’s game! (4:17’)

Portsmouth Ladies FC
The best part about following women’s football all over the world is learning about the teams in the lower tiers ready to burst onto the scene! We welcome Portsmouth Ladies FC Manager Jay Sadler to discuss the growth of the game in the port town! From building a new girls academy, developing links between the men’s and women’s sides to long-term plans and ambitions, Jay gives us all inside information. There’s a sleeping giant in Pompey and we’re about to wake her up! (38’)
Visit PortsmouthFCLadies.co.uk

FAWSL 1&2 Season Recaps
Adam breaks down the FAWSL season with a look at Chelsea Ladies FC. What was the turning point for the team and can it sustain it’s success to next season, especially with all the changes? We take a deep dive into these questions and more. Plus, a look at all the teams in FAWSL 1 & 2 – how they finished and what is on the horizon. If you’re a little behind on your FAWSL news, we’ll get you caught up and ready for next season!

North American Soccer Guide 2018
Every once in awhile a book comes along that we just have to talk about. North American Soccer Guide 2018 is that book! Join us as we welcome longtime sportswriter and editor of the North American Soccer Guide, Charles Cuttone to the show. Spotlighting everything in USA and Canada women’s soccer, NASG offers recaps, results, rosters, stats, award-winners, all-time champions, red-letter dates, and more! Patty sits down with Charles to discuss this huge undertaking, what inspired him to compile all this info, why was it important to give the women’s game equal treatment and more! (01:13:28’)
Visit the website NorthAmericanSoccerGuide.com
European listeners can order the book at www.soccer-books.co.uk
Also available on Amazon!

The story of ettie
The Official Mascot for the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ was recently revealed as a young French poussin named ettie™. We take a look at the young chicken and her very interesting lineage. #HandHeart

Plus…
NWSL updates; Tournament of Nations news; CONCACAF U-17 Championship update; and… Adam asks “Who is this Lollapalooza chap?” and Patty can’t seem to stop talking about when she was a kid. It’s one of those shows!

Photos Courtesy of: FIFA.com; EPA/Thomas Eisenhuth; ChelseaFC.com; PortsmouthFCLadies.co.uk

Original Broadcast Date: May 18, 2018

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