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′)
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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′)
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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!!

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Original Broadcast Date: August 26, 2018

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Episode 64: Brittany Bock

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 64 features an exclusive interview with former Houston Dash midfielder Brittany Bock; Concacaf Olympic Qualifier report; FAWSL and W-League updates and more.

Women’s World Football Show kicks of the new year with a familiar face in women’s soccer – Brittany Bock! The talented midfielder has made a career of overcoming obstacles and overpowering adversity and she’s here to share how she continues to battle-on all for the love of the game.

From her rookie season as a defender with the L.A. Sol of the WPS to playing for her former college coach Randy Waldrum with the NWSL’s Houston Dash, Brittany takes us along on the journey of her life. The road has been a long an winding one for the Illinois native and now she finds herself heading back to her home state to join her new team the Chicago Red Stars.

Despite being plagued by fluke injuries and constant uncertainty of club play, Brittany has fought through some of the toughest breaks to befall a professional athlete. She shares her secret of faith and fortitude that’s helped her come back stronger and more determined than ever.

What drives Brittany to push past injuries to continue to play the game she loves? How has she remained a beacon of positivity among change and adversity? And how has she turned her own challenges into a way to help others? She let’s us in on her inspiring story!

For more on Brittany’s life, adventures, fitness and more, visit her website at BrittanyBock.com.

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CONCACAF Olympic Qualifiers
The U.S. Women’s National Team host this important qualifier, where the top two teams punch their ticket to Rio for the 2016 Summer Olympics. But if you think it’s going to be a cake walk for USA and Canada, think again! There are lots of new faces heading into this tournament for both countries and we go over all of them. Plus, will Costa Rica or Mexico upset? It’s possible! Don’t miss this preview!

NWSL College Draft
Lives are going to change on January 15, 2016 as the NWSL College Draft takes place in Baltimore. Who are the top picks? Which players should we be watching? And who will fly under the radar? We have them all and more!

Plus…
W-League update; FAWSL off-season trades and transfers; a Schmidt-bit (so soon?); And MORE!

Fade Out Music by Avicii

Original Broadcast Date: January 10, 2016

Episode 41: Julie Foudy

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 41 features an exclusive interview with former USWNT midfielder and icon Julie Foudy; German sportswriter Jana Lange; Soundbites from England’s Mark Sampson and Jodie Taylor; USA’s Jill Ellis, Lori Chalupny, and Meghan Klingenberg; and Houston Dash’s Randy Waldrum and Kealia Ohai.

Women’s World Football Show welcomes the legendary Julie Foudy! As a two-time Women’s World Cup winner and pioneer in the women’s game, Julie continues to be an inspiration for young people all over the world. The US Soccer Hall of Fame inductee talks about growing up in Southern California and her journey through the unchartered path of women’s soccer.

As the captain of the infamous 99er’s, Julie helped change the face of soccer in the United States, as well as women’s sports worldwide. The celebrated footballer also gives her thoughts on the current US Women’s National Team, Women’s World Cup 2015, as well as her work with ESPN and the Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy (“This is so not a soccer camp”).

If you’re unfamiliar with the roads Julie Foudy helped pave for women’s soccer, you’ll want to listen to this very candid, inspiring and entertaining interview.

Jana Lange
German sports writer Jana Lange joins the show to give us some much-needed insight and commentary on all things German women’s football. In this episode, Jana updates us on Germany, the recent retirement announcement of Head Coach Silvia Neid, Frauen-Bundesliga, Champions League, und mehr!

England vs. China
Adam traveled to Manchester City for the England vs. China match. With his usual microscopic detail, our dutiful host breaks down the last friendly on English soil before the Women’s World Cup. Plus we hear from England manager Mark Sampson and goal-scorer Jodie Taylor.

USA vs. New Zealand
USA played New Zealand on April 4 in front of, oh just over 35,800 fans at Busch Stadium in St. Louis and our own Alana “AJ” Johnson was on hand for soundbites with USWNT gaffer Jill Ellis and defender Lori Chalupny. Plus a very excitable interview with Meghan Klingenberg.

NWSL Press Conference
Patty sat in on the NWSL presser where the state of the league was discussed. What are some of the priorities of the new commissioner Jeff Plush? And what’s different for Houston Dash Head Coach Randy Waldrum and star striker Kealia Ohai? We’ll hear from all of them!

Plus…
Updates on FAWSL, international friendly results and Adam jinxes another team with his NWSL predictions!

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Fade out music by Nena

Original Broadcast Date: April 11, 2015

Episode 27: Randy Waldrum, Tobin Heath, Nick Cushing, Steph Houghton

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 27 features postgame interviews with Trinidad & Tobago head coach Randy Waldrum and USWNT midfielder Tobin Heath; Plus sound bites from Manchester City head coach Nick Cushing and striker Steph Houghton; and Arsenal Ladies head coach Pedro Losa; and a W-League report from Aussie reporter Cheryl Downes.

Underdogs are the new heroes as Women’s World Football Show highlights Women’s World Cup 2015 qualifiers and championships from around the world!

Randy Waldrum, Tobin Heath
Small nations like Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and Costa Rica are making names for themselves at CONCACAF. On the other side of the pitch, the two powerhouses USA and Mexico are battling the devil within. Our own Alana “Postgame Gator” Johnson was in Chicago for the matches and came back with interviews from T&T Head Coach Randy Waldrum and USA’s cheeky midfielder Tobin Heath.

Tournament Reviews
The African nations have Canada on their minds as they compete in the CAF TN Mobile 9th African Women’s Championship in Namibia. Patty and Adam take a look at this warrior-like competition where the top three teams will solidify their place among the best at the Women’s World Cup 2015.

The FAWSL has wrapped up and crowned a surprising champion that had one blue team seeing red! Adam guides us through the last days of the 2014 season!

Nick Cushing, Steph Houghton
David takes down Goliath in the 2014 Continental Cup! Adam and Barry traveled to London to witness the un-crowning and came back with interviews from Manchester City Women’s Football Club head coach Nick Cushing and captain Steph Houghton, as well as Arsenal Ladies’ new coach Pedro Losa.

W-League Report
There’s an underdog down under in the Westfield W-League and our good friend Cheryl Downes stops by to give us all the juicy details on Perth Glory’s recent rise to excellence. Patty interrogates Cheryl on the best and worst of the season so far; which American has taken the league by storm; the good deeds of Amy Jackson; and what’s really going on with Lisa De Vanna. All this and more!

A short preview of the upcoming Canada vs Japan friendly, gives Adam the perfect link to gush over Sophie Schmidt’s new website (2 minutes and that’s it!!).

Music by Ringo Starr, Men at Work and Blackmore’s Night.

Original Broadcast Date: October 19, 2014.