Episode 194: Tokyo 2020 Olympic Gold Medal Special

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 194 – Tokyo 2020 Olympic Gold Medal Special, featuring News Anchor at 660 News Calgary, Sports Journalist & Women’s Sports Advocate Sandra Prusina

On this Olympic Special Wrap-up episode, we welcome long-time friend of the show and news anchor at 660 News in Calgary, Sandra Prusina to talk about the historic gold-medal winning Canada Women’s Soccer Team.

Sandra Prusina

We couldn’t do this show without her! News Anchor at 660 News in Calgary, long-time Sports Journalist, and Women’s Sports Advocate Sandra Prusina joins us to explore the Gold Medal-winning run of the Canada Women’s National Team.

With Sandra’s expert analysis, we take a deep dive into the team, the players, the coach, the program, the atmosphere in Canada, and also why we feel so great about Canada’s win – even from other countries. It’s a unique moment in time and the Calgary native is here to share it with us. (6′)

Follow Sandra:
Twitter – @sprusina
Instagram – @prusinaonair
Check out Sandra’s work at 660 News Calgary – https://www.660citynews.com/author/sandra-prusina/

Episode Links:

Janine Beckie on Episode 168: https://wwfshow.com/2020/04/06/episode-168-janine-beckie/

Karina LeBlanc on Episode 164: https://wwfshow.com/2020/02/16/episode-164-karina-leblanc/

Stephanie Labbé on Episode 145: https://wwfshow.com/2019/05/05/episode-145-stephanie-labbe/

Don’t miss Patty’s new YouTube Show Mission California

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Graphic by: Patricia La Bella

Original Broadcast Date: August 8, 2021

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Sandra Prusina

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Episode 193: Tokyo 2020 Olympics Special

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 193 – Tokyo 2020 Olympics Special, featuring soundbites from Megan Rapinoe, Becky Sauerbrunn, Crystal Dunn, Vlatko Andonovski, Desiree Scott, and Shelina Zadorsky

On this Olympic Special episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the Tokyo 2020 squads – the teams, the groups, the players to watch and more! Plus we’ll hear from USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski and soundbites from USWNT stars Megan Rapinoe, Becky Sauerbrunn, and Crystal Dunn; and Canada WNT defenders Desiree Scott, & Shelina Zadorsky.

Vlatko Andonovski

The USWNT manager talks about his Olympic roster. What went into his selections, such as Julie Ertz, Tobin Heath, and Carli Lloyd. The coach also talks about some of the attributes he looks in his players, the biggest challenges of the tournament and more! (13′)

Megan Rapinoe, Becky Sauerbrunn, Crystal Dunn

USWNT stars Megan Rapinoe, Becky Sauerbrunn, and Crystal Dunn sit down in a press conference presented by the International Olympic Committee. And we have all the highlights for you from this very spirited conversation with three of the biggest names on the squad. (22′)

Desiree Scott and Shelina Zadorsky

The veteran Canada Women’s National Team defenders share journey to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, their past Olympic moments, the youth on the squad and more. (54′)

Episode Links:

Diana Matheson game-winning goal in the 2012 Olympics – https://youtu.be/FlE9zCiWYEI

Diana Matheson on Episode 67: https://wwfshow.com/2016/02/21/diana-matheson/

Beyond 90 USA preview: https://beyond90.com.au/team-preview-usa

Don’t miss Patty’s new YouTube Show Mission California

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.

Photos Courtesy of: International Olympic Committee

Original Broadcast Date: July 7, 2021

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Aaron Heifetz, Richard Scott, Vanessa Rancine, FIFA

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

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Episode 118: Barnes, Andonovski, Pickett, Sermanni, Leroux, Zadorsky, Harvey

Episode 118: National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season 6 is here and Women’s World Football Show features interviews with Seattle Reign FC Defender Lauren Barnes and Head Coach Vlatko Andonovski; Orlando Pride Defender Carson Pickett; Double G Sports reporter Jayson Love; soundbites from the Orlando Pride’s Tom Sermanni, Sydney Leroux, Shelina Zadorsky, and from Utah Royals FC Head Coach Laura Harvey.

2018 NWSL Report

The sixth season of the NWSL has kicked off and Women’s World Football Show is packed with exclusive interviews and soundbites. First up, we hear from Seattle Reign FC Head Coach Vlatko Andonovski and star defender Lauren Barnes as they prepare for the season. The team recently played UCLA in a pre-season scrimmage in Southern California and Patty was there to record all the action. How is Vlatko preparing his team, what are his thoughts on the city and what does the future look like? He gives us the scoop. Plus we hear from SoCal native Barnes about her new coach and her recent experience playing and coaching in California. (Vlatko Andonovski 3:38′; Lauren Barnes 6:47′)

WWFShow post-game reporter Alana “AJ” Johnson returned to Orlando for the opening match against Utah Royals FC. Listen to AJ’s exclusive interview with new Pride defender and former Florida State Seminole Carson Pickett. Fresh off of a successful campaign at Brisbane Roar in the Westfield W-League, Carson chats with AJ about coming back home to play in Florida, her W-League experience and more! Plus, AJ brings us interesting soundbites from Orlando Pride Head Coach Tom Sermanni and members of his team Sydney Leroux, Defender Shelina Zadorsky. Plus, what happened with that ‘face interference’ call? We hear from Utah Royals FC Head Coach Laura Harvey on the controversial call that may have cost the her team 3 points. (Laura Harvey 28:33′; Sydney Leroux 30:50’; Shelina Zadorsky 32:10’; Carson Pickett 34:03’)

Sky Blue FC Report
Starting the 2017 NWSL season with a bye, Adam thought he’d give some ‘love’ to the New Jersey side by welcoming Double G Sports soccer writer Jayson Love to the show. Jayson gives us insight on this new-look Sky Blue squad with in-depth analysis. As a team in transition, how does SBFC match up in a league that’s fast and physical and packed with international stars? Adam and Jayson break it all down. (46:14′)
Follow Double G Sports on Twitter @DoubleGSports

Kenya
Yes, you read it right (we’re here for you World!). Recently the podcast duo of Oz and King took a trip to Kenya to explore the football culture in that country. Patty catches up with the guys to chat about their experience and observations of women’s football in Kenya. Don’t miss this exciting and interesting conversation as we delve into the depths of women’s soccer in this mysterious African country. (1:22:00)
Follow Oz and King on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Check out their first episode for the Kenya trip on their website.
Check out these other exciting Oz and King episodes:
Pia Sundhage Interview.
Victoria Sandell Svensson Interview.

Plus…
Adam chats about the impact of Manchester United’s entering of the FAWSL and gives us an update on FAWSL 1&2; The Christen Press saga continues; An in-depth look at upcoming 2018 CONCACAF Women’s Championship, CONCACAF Caribbean Women’s Qualifiers and CONCACAF Central America Women’s Qualifiers; Patty and Adam give their NWSL predictions; and MORE!!

Photos courtesy of: NWSL; Seattle Reign FC; Orlando Pride; Oz and King; Patricia La Bella

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Episode 83: Crystal Dunn, Jess McDonald, Lynn Williams, Sabrina D’Angelo

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 83 features post-game interviews with USA stars Crystal Dunn, Jess McDonald, and Lynn Williams; Canada stars Sabrina D’Angelo, Stephanie Labbé and Shelina Zadorsky; Former University of Texas goalkeeper Alexa Gaul; USA U-20 head coach Michelle French; and sports agent Lenny Lun.

The 2016 NWSL season is in the books and a new champion is crowned! Western New York Flash met league leaders Washington Spirit in a hard-fought championship final at BBVA Compass stadium in Houston, Texas on October 10, 2016. At the end of the battle, it was WNY Flash hoisting the trophy. Patty and Adam bring you all the news and highlights. Plus we hear from Washington Spirit forward Crystal Dunn, as well as WNY strikers Jessica McDonald and Lynn Williams, and goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo.

Shelina Zadorsky & Stephanie Labbé
While covering the 2016 NWSL Championship Finals, Michelle Stile (aka Old Pipster) caught up with Washington Spirit goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé and defender Shelina Zadorsky. In this “spirited” interview, our favorite Canadians share their thoughts on the NWSL, the Spirit, their teammate Crystal Dunn, and more!

Alexa Gaul
A name known around the world of women’s soccer, Alexa Gaul joins the show to chat about her new role as goalkeeper coach at Columbus State University. Alexa spent a year and a half in Willstätt, Germany playing for SC Sand in the Frauen Bundesliga. During Alexa’s tenure, SC Sand found success which included advancing to the DFB Pokal Finale, the German Championship, as well as defeating the defending European Champion, VFL Wolfsburg, for the first time in club history.

The former University of Texas goalkeeper also discusses her time playing for UMF Selfoss in Iceland and her USA national team experience, as a member of the junior U.S. National Teams. Straight from the professional ranks after wrapping up her playing days in Germany, Alexa gives us insight on what it’s like to transition from player to coach in a very short time and her goals for the future.

Frauen Bundesliga & German National Team report
Women’s World Football Show welcomes back German sportswriter Jana Lange to discuss all things Germany! The Bundesliga is already five rounds in, so Jana and Adam discuss the surprising rise of Turbine Potsdam, the slow start of Bayern München, and everything in between. The pair also take an in-depth look at the progress the German National Team, their recent Olympic Gold Medal victory, Germany’s new head coach Steffi Jones, and more!

Michelle French
As the USA U-20 team prepares for the upcoming 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Patty caught up with head coach Michelle French. The affable coach talks about the recent NTC Invitational held at Stub Hub Center in Carson, Calif., where England came away with an impressive win (Brazil and Korea DPR also participated). Coach French discusses the U-20 Women’s World Cup, the progress of Mallory Pugh, and answers the burning questions – Just what is it like to travel around the world with a bunch of teenagers?! All this and more!

Lenny Lun
Movies and TV shows have glamorized the profession of a sports agent. But what is life really like for a top sports agent representing professional athletes? Women’s World Football Show welcomes Leonard “Lenny” Lun, president and CEO of Upper V Athlete Management. Lenny has become the sports agent to many stars in women’s soccer and he’s here to give us a rare inside look into the profession.

Sarah “The Cowgirl” Hallett
If you would like to contribute to help with medical expenses during this challenging time, visit Sarah’s GoFundMe page. Also, send our Cowgirl a message of encouragement through Twitter @hallett_sarah.

Plus…
U-17 Women’s World Cup report; Upcoming international match scheduled dates; Euro qualifiers; And just how many times can we mention Iceland? Apparently a lot!

Fade Out Music by Alicia Keys

Original Broadcast Date: October 16, 2016

Photo credits courtesy of: ussoccer.com; NWSLSoccer.com; Brad Smith/ISIPhotos.com; Columbus State University