Episode 68: Becky Sauerbrunn, Anja Mittag, Laura Harvey, Liz Milne, Raquel Rodriguez

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 68 features exclusive interviews with USWNT defender Becky Sauerbrunn; Seattle Reign FC head coach Laura Harvey; New Zealand footballer Liz Milne; Mexico correspondent Pamela Del Olmo catches up with the Costa Rica striker Raquel Rodriguez; and more!

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!

The 3-time NWSL Defender of the Year, Olympic Gold medal winner and Women’s World Cup Champion, also describes how she feels about being constantly overlooked by FIFA when it comes to awards and lists. Her answer might surprise you. Or maybe not. #ClassAct.

Plus, just why does she roll up those sleeves? How many books did she read during the World Cup? And what does she miss about Abby Wambach? Broon answers all these burning questions and more!

Anja Mittag
As the #SheBelieves Cup rolls through the USA, WWFShow correspondent Michelle Stile catches up with the great German forward Anja Mittag. We get a glimpse into the German star’s early days of playing football with the boys and her rise to becoming one of the best strikers in the women’s game today.

Anja gives her thoughts on playing for PSG, her former teammate Lindsey Horan, and the idea of someday playing in the NWSL. Plus, Lindsey Horan herself joins in on the conversation!
Follow Michelle on Twitter @OldPipster.

World Tournaments
There are plenty of big tournaments going off all over the world and we’re recapping them all! As the great Bruce Lee once said, “It’s like a finger pointing to the stars. Don’t look at the finger or you’ll miss all the heavenly beauty.” – SheBelieves Cup, Algarve, Cyprus Cup, and the AFC Olympic Qualifiers have been full of beautiful surprises. From the speedy rise of Australia to the mighty fall of Japan. We make sure you don’t miss one twinkle!

NWSL Previews, Part 2
The 2016 NWSL season kicks off on April 16 and we’re bringing in expert pundits to help preview two teams per episode leading up to the start of the season!

WNY Flash
What’s going on in Buffalo? It’s the question everyone is asking and here to give us the big picture is soccer writer and photographer Courtney Andros! Could this be the team that comes in like a stealth and releases a firestorm of goals? With a new boss and a bucket of offensive fire power, it’s possible! One thing is for sure, after this review, you’ll have a whole new vision of this battle-ready team. Follow Courtney on Twiiter @Courtstar413.
Check out Courtney’s website Final Third Soccer and catch her on Woso Off The Post.

Seattle Reign
In this special report on the 2-time NWSL Shield winners, Seattle Reign FC Head Coach and General Manager Laura Harvey takes time out of her busy schedule to fill us in on her team’s progress as they head into the 2016 season. What are some of the big changes at the club? Why aren’t their more women head coaches in the league? And does Seattle have what it takes to win the Big One? Coach Harvey gives us a very candid and thoughtful interview.

This is more than a preview, it’s an insight into the mind of one of the great genius coaches in the game today. WWFShow contributor and blogger Sarah “The Cowgirl” Hallet rides in with her thoughts and predictions! This is one NWSL preview, you do not want to miss!
Follow Sarah on Twitter @hallett_sarah and subscribe to the WWFShow blogs on Tumblr!

Liz Milne
The New Zealand footballer Liz Milne stops by to chat all things Kiwi soccer! Plus gives us an inside look at the upward rise of her club team, Adelaide United in the Australian W-League. The Adelaide captain brings us up to date on her career and shares some of her most memorable experiences. Another crafty center-back, Liz has sparred with the best opponents in the world and is here to tell us who she thinks was the toughest!

Raquel “Raqui” Rodriguez
WWFShow Mexico correspondent Pamela Del Olmo recently caught up with the Costa Rica striker Raquel Rodriguez to talk about Las Tica’s CONCACAF semifinal loss to Canada, her thoughts on playing with Sky Blue and why she thinks the Costa Rica Soccer Federation needs to listen to the players. This is one of those short, but powerful interviews. Do not miss it!
Follow Pamela on Twitter @pndom.

Plus..
Why did Adam get rid of his North Korea flag (wait… why did he have one anyway)? How many books on the Titanic can Patty read in a year? and The Cowgirl gets a theme song! All that and more! Hi-Yaaa!

Fade Out Music by CeeLo Green

Original Broadcast Date: March 5, 2016

Episode 57: 2015 NWSL Review

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 57 features soundbites from Laura Harvey, Megan Rapinoe, Lauren Holiday, Amy Rodriguez, and Vladko Andonosvski; Plus, Matt Beard, Lee Billiard; Sportswriters Lilly Kashishian and Sarah Hallett; and an exclusive interview with Simone Charley.

On this special NWSL review show, we take a look at the 2015 Championship Final with soundbites from Seattle Reign FC’s Laura Harvey and Megan Rapinoe, and FC Kansas City’s Lauren Holiday, Amy Rodriguez and Vladko Andonosvski.

Women’s World Football Show welcomes Sarah “Cowgirl” Hallett to the show for this special NWSL edition. Join Patty and Sarah as they dissect the NWSL Championship Final and take a look at what went right for FC Kansas City and what went wrong with the Seattle Reign FC.

Harvey and Rapinoe give a solemn impression of the match, along with their thoughts on why one game shouldn’t define or negate their season. Also – What’s got ARod so angered? What does Holiday really think of the NWSL? And who is Vladko calling out? It’s all here and more!

NWSL Updates
Coaches are changing! Who’s staying, who’s going, and who’s coming in from the outside? We hear from Matt Beard, the Liverpool Ladies FC manager who just signed with the Boston Breakers. What more does Boston have up it’s sleeve? Team GM Lee Billiard lets us in on his plans.

Possibilities are looming! The Cowgirl gives up the scoop (but never her sources) on a new manager hiring in Portland and a new team in Orlando. Follow Cowgirl on Twitter @hallett_sarah

Plus… A spirited look at the 2015 NWSL Awards! Were the right people rewarded? Who was overlooked? And why should we care so much? You may disagree with our musings, but one thing for sure – it’s all well and Dunn! (yep, it’s that kind of show).

NWSL Rookies
Sports reporter Lilly Kashishian from Double G Sports sits down with Adam to discuss the NWSL class of 2015 rookies. Nowhere else will you find a more thorough and detailed look at the NWSL”s Top 5 first-year pros. Follow Lilly on Twitter @LillyKashishian

NCAA Interview
AJ “Postgame Gator” Johnson chats with Vanderbilt University forward Simone Charley. If you think you work hard, you haven’t met Simone! Make no bones about it, this two-sport athlete is turning heads beyond the college pitch and you’ll find out why.

NCAA College Countdown
There’s a new #1 in women’s college soccer! Patty does her best to fill in for Adam with an update on the NCAA top 10 rankings. They do make syrup in Virginia, right?

Fade Out Music by Gary Allen.

Original Broadcast Date: October 3, 2015

Episode 56: Lianne Sanderson, Carlyn Baldwin, Cheryl Downes

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 56 features an exclusive interview with England striker Lianne Sanderson; University of Tennessee midfielder Carlyn Baldwin; and an Australia update with sportswriter Cheryl Downes.

Women’s World Football Show welcomes England striker Lianne Sanderson! As one of the more charismatic footballers in the women’s game, Lianne shows us why she is a fan favorite on multiple continents.

The 2015 Women’s World Cup bronze medalist takes us on a journey from her youth growing up in Watford, England to becoming one of the most recognizable players in the game today. Through hard work, determination and the love and support of her family, friends and fans, Lianne has shown that anything is possible if you surround yourself with good people and most of all, believe in yourself above all others.

As the latest member of Portland Thorns FC in the NWSL, the fiery striker tells us why she’s excited to be playing for the most popular team in the league and why she feels at her best with the rose on her chest.

True to her spirit, Lianne is open, honest and genuine, revealing why she continues to be a positive role model in sport and in life. For anyone who has ever been singled out for being different or been unfairly treated, Lianne has been there and gives us honest insight on how she overcame adversity and achieved success at the highest level.

The Striking Matildas & W-League Preview
There’s a lot of bad blood brewing between The Matildas and the Football Federation Australia and Cheryl Downes from The Women’s Game is here to sort it all out for us. Just what are the Aussie’s striking for and is there a resolution in sight? We’ll find out. Also, the W-League is gearing up for another exciting season. Join us for Part 1 of a 2-Part preview of the upcoming season. To kick off the series, Patty and Cheryl discuss Adelaide United, Brisbane Roar, Canberra United, & the new team Melbourne City FC.

NWSL
As we head into the 2015 NWSL postseason, Patty and Adam dissect the playoff race with in-depth analysis of Seattle Reign FC vs. Washington Spirit and FC Kansas City vs. Chicago Red Stars. Who were the heroes and who were the zeros? We’ll give you the scoop and also a peek into the upcoming NWSL Finals.

College Countdown
Adam is back at it with a look at the NCAA women’s college Top 10 rankings. Also, AJ “Postgame Gator” Johnson is back with another awesome interview. This week, we welcome University of Tennessee midfielder Carlyn Baldwin. Don’t miss this AJ classic!

Plus…
FAWSL and FA Cup updates, Bundesliga recaps, and the USA vs. Haiti debacle. And just how many proper English words can American’s ~~screw~~ spice up? Quite a few apparently. All this & More!!

Fade Out Music by Taylor Swift.

Original Broadcast Date: September 20, 2015

Episode 38: Lesle Gallimore, Rory Dames

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 38 features 2015 NWSL College Draft special with University of Washington Head Coach Lesle Gallimore an Chicago Red Stars Head Coach Rory Dames.

Coach Lesle Gallimore
The legendary coach takes us behind-the-scenes at the 2015 NWSL College Draft with insights on the draft process, as well as the rookie players we should be watching. Plus the coach shares her views on the NWSL, why there aren’t more women pro coaches in the league, and what she’s doing to help change that. This is a rare opportunity to pick the brain of one of the most respected coaches in the women’s game today, so don’t skip class! #GoHuskies

Coach Rory Dames
The Chicago Red Stars have made a clinic out of the NWSL college draft over the past few years, so there’s no better coach to talk to on the subject than the professor himself. Not only does the Illinois native give us intriguing insights into his winning formula, he also gives us a glimpse into his journey into pro coaching, what he looks for in players and his thoughts on the upcoming season. Take off your dunce cap and prepare to get schooled!

Team-By-Team Analysis
If you’re like us and you can’t wait for the 2015 season to start, this special will definitely satisfy your NWSL cravings. Your dutiful hosts comb through each team with precision and detail. Who did your favorite team lose and who did they gain? What are their strengths? And who did your team pick up in the college draft? Get off Google because we’ve done all the research for you.

In Memoriam
A special WWFShow tribute and a tip-of-the-cap (if you’re wearing one) to those players who have hung up their boots and said farewell to The Beautiful Game.

Plus…
All this and a few Yaaaays, a timely Drumroll, a bittersweet Schmidt-Bit, and of course plenty of laughs! So, put in your earplugs and tune out the rest of the non-soccer world.

And Remember…
With the help from the players and the fans, the NWSL is still standing, still climbing… even when the rest have fallen!

Fade-out music by Mikky Ekko

Episode 26A: Sarah Hallett, Danielle Grote

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 26A is a special episode taking a look back at the 2014 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season with respected soccer writers Sarah Hallett and Danielle Grote.

Sarah helps Patty decipher the worst, the best and the in-betweens with an in-depth look at the Houston Dash, Portland Thorns FC and Seattle Reign. Adam talks to Danielle about the “almost-haves” in Chicago Red Stars, Western New York Flash and Washington Spirit.

Then, Patty breaks down the remaining three, giving Adam a lesson on why the Boston Breakers broke down, who really is the star over at Sky Blue FC and what makes FC Kansas City so good! Now maybe Adam will finally get the difference between Kansas and Kansas City!

Forget all those other season recaps – this is the one you want to hear!

Music by Alicia Keys (with Nicki Minaj).

Originally broadcast October, 2014

Episode 23: Beverly Goebel

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 23 features an exclusive interview with Seattle Reign FC striker Beverly Goebel. Sound bites from: Reign head coach Laura Harvey and midfielder Keelin Winters; Washington Spirit head coach Mark Parsons and forward Diana Matheson; England head coach Mark Sampson and forwards Toni Duggan and Lianne Sanderson; and Wales Women’s National Team head coach Jarmo Matikainen.

Walt Disney once said, “Dreams do come true if you have the courage to pursue them.”

And that’s a sentiment that runs throughout this episode.

On this week’s show, we hear from players, coaches and whole teams who have traveled different paths to chase their dreams. Despite coming from different parts of the world, they all have one thing in common – They’ve found the courage to ‘do’ leading them to a place on the podium of success.

Beverly Goebel
Patty brings you an exclusive interview with Seattle Reign FC midfielder Beverly Goebel, who had to travel halfway around the world and back again to find her dreams fulfilled… and she’s far from finished.

Adam gives us a full report on the recent Women’s World Cup qualifier between England and Wales where one courageous team will make the trek to Canada for next summer’s Women’s World Cup.

A few others joining us:

Seattle Reign FC head coach Laura Harvey and midfielder Keelin Winters
Washington Spirit head coach Mark Parsons and forward Diana Matheson
England Women’s National team head coach Mark Sampson, forwards Toni Duggan and Lianne Sanderson
Wales Women’s National Team head coach Jarmo Matikainen

Plus a look at what’s happening in the NWSL post-season, USWNT v Switzerland recap and U20 Women’s World Cup Final.

Adam has had one dream come true and it’s a great sign! Oh yes, and a SchmidtBit.

Original Broadcast Date: August 23, 2014.