Episode 176: Morgan Weaver

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 176 features an exclusive interview with Portland Thorns FC forward Morgan Weaver; plus soundbites from Thorns head coach Mark Parsons; Houston Dash players Rachel Daly and Shea Groom

There is so much to be excited about for the future of women’s football’s – the future players, teams, tournaments and many leagues all over the world! However, all these things are happening right now. On this episode we’ll get a glimpse into the future while keeping our feet firmly planted in the present with big news and stories happening today, including the professional debut of one of the games brightest stars! Portland Thorns FC forward Morgan Weaver stops by to talk about playing with the iconic club, her budding career, and more. Plus, Thorns head coach Mark Parsons talks about his young star; and an entertaining press conference with 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup Champions Houston Dash stars Rachel Daly and Shea Groom.

Morgan Weaver

The Washington State star and No. 2 overall NWSL College Draft pick Morgan Weaver stops by to chat about her soccer journey, her interesting start to her rookie career, her college draft experience, and more! (11′ & 38′)

Follow Morgan:

Twitter: @morganvweaver

Instagram: @morganvweaver

Mark Parsons

Portland Thorns FC head coach Mark Parsons talks about his young prospect Morgan Weaver and in the next segment discusses the potential and future of his No. 2 overall NWSL College Draft Pick. (13′ and 46′)

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Twitter: @mparsons_1

Rachel Daly and Shea Groom

The 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup Champions Rachel Daly and Shea Groom talk about their road to victory, the focus of the team in the tournament, the inspirational journey, and more! This is one of the most entertaining pressers you’ll ever hear! (45′)

Episode Links:

The FA fixtures are announced! via TheFA.com

FAWSL Transfers via SheKicks.net

 

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Photo Courtesy of: NWSL

Original Broadcast Date: August 9, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Morgan Weaver, Katie Simons of the Portland Thorns, and Mark Jones of the NWSL

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Episode 175: Denise O’Sullivan

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 175 features an exclusive interview with North Carolina Courage and Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team midfielder Denise O’Sullivan; plus soundbites from North Carolina defender Abby Erceg and head coach Paul Riley.

What happens when the king gets knocked off the throne? In the case of the NWSL champions North Carolina Courage, they get up, brush themselves off, and come back with a vengeance. Their unexpected departure from the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup in the quarterfinals could be a pivotal moment in the history of the game – we’ve seen it before!

Back in 2017, when the Portland Thorns defeated the Courage in the NWSL Championship Final, the Courage vowed to come back and they did – winning the championship in 2018 and 2019. In fact, they only lost 6 games over the course of two seasons. On this episode we take a look at this very special team with the motor of the squad and 2-time team MVP, Irish international Denise O’Sullivan. We also hear from North Carolina captain Abby Erceg and head coach Paul Riley.

Denise O’Sullivan

Republic of Ireland midfielder Denise O’Sullivan is praised by the top head coaches in the game today as one of the best players in women’s soccer. Denise stops by to chat about her thoughts on the NWSL Challenge Cup, playing during a pandemic, her growing up days in Cork, the mentality of the Courage, and more.

We also discuss the upcoming UEFA Women’s EURO qualifiers, the chances of Ireland in the tournament, their new head coach Vera Pauw and much more. It’s an amazing time to be an Ireland fan and Denise is a big part of their success. Do not miss hearing from this exciting young star! (17′)

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Twitter: @OSullivanDenise

Instagram: @deniseosullivan100

 

Paul Riley

North Carolina head coach Paul Riley talks about his scrappy midfielder Denise O’Sullivan and in the next segment discusses the game that knocked his team out of the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup. Paul also shares his thoughts on the future of the team. (13′ and 46′)

Abby Erceg

The Kiwi defender and captain of the North Carolina Courage gives us her post-game thoughts on the team’s elimination in the tournament, the possible causes, a look toward the future of the team, and more. (45′)

 

Episode Links:

Read about the UEFA Women’s EUROS at https://www.uefa.com/womenseuro/

Listen to our exclusive interview with Abby Erceg in 2018 – Episode 125.

 

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Photo Courtesy of: North Carolina Courage

Original Broadcast Date: July 19, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Denise O’Sullivan, Morgan Brown, Megan Rogers, Mark Jones, NWSL

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Episode 174: Adekite Fatuga-Dada; Passion FC

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 174 features exclusive interviews with Watford Ladies FC striker Adekite Fatuga-Dada; from Passion FC, Leila Al Dzheref and Aggie Dent. 

How is the next generation of young women using football as a platform to create change in this crazy, chaotic world? On this episode we feature the next generation of forward thinkers who are inspiring to help make the world a better place – all through the beautiful game of women’s football.

Adekite Fatuga-Dada

At just 23 years old, Adekite Fatuga-Dada is the longest-standing player at Watford Ladies FC. After a few years at Arsenal, Adekite returned to her hometown team to help build up the game of women’s football and the community in which she was born and raised.

A leader on and off the pitch, Adekite is using her name to make an impact in the Black Lives Matter movement by supporting and raising awareness of social issues facing people of color today. Adekite shares her football story, her thoughts on the suspended season, combating discrimination in football and more! (8′)

Follow Adkite:

Twitter: @AdekiteFatuga96

Instagram: @afatuga96

Follow Watford LFC on Facebook: @watfordfcladies

 

Passion FC

Passion FC is a global organization focused on social issues surrounding football in countries where women’s football is not fully supported. Through the telling of the stories from young women all around the world, Passion FC uses women’s football as a vehicle to create change both socially, economically, and culturally.

Here to tell the story and give us information on how we can get involved are Managing Director of Middle East/Eastern Europe Leila Al Dzheref and Chief Partnership and Strategy Officer Aggie Dent. (39′)

Follow Leila on Instagram @leila_realmadrid

Follow Aggie on Instagram @adventureswithaggie

Visit Passion FC website at Passion-FC.org

Twitter: @PassionFC_

Instagram: @passionfc

 

Episode Links:

Read about the Australia and New Zealand selections as hosts of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

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Photo Courtesy of: Adekite Fatuga-Dada

Original Broadcast Date: June 5, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Adekite Fatuga-Dada, Jhynno Marcelin and Passion FC

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Episode 173: 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 173 features soundbites from Orlando Pride defender Ali Krieger and goalkeeper Erin McLeod; Houston Dash co-captains Rachel Daly and Jane Campbell; Washington Spirit stars Rose Lavelle, Ashley Hatch, Tori Huster, and Meggie Dougherty Howard; OL Reign defender Lauren Barnes; plus Head Coaches Marc Skinner (Orlando Pride) and Craig Harrington (Utah Royals FC).

It’s the day we’ve all been waiting for!

The 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup marks the return to action for all nine NWSL clubs. The 25-game tournament will kick off on June 27, 2020 at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah. The semifinals and finals will take place on July 22 and 26 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy Utah.

On this episode, we’re taking a look at the return of women’s soccer in the USA with this very special tournament, and hear from many of your favorite players and coaches. Are you ready? #LFG!

Below is the lineup with an approximate time where they show up in the show. Enjoy!

Rose Lavelle – opening 

Tori Huster – 9’

Ashley Hatch – 12’

MDH – 14’’

Criag Harrington – 17’

Lauren Barnes – 20’

Ali Krieger – 29’ 

Marc Skinner – 33’

Erin McLeod – 38’

Jane Campbell – 42’

Rachel Daly – 43’

 

Episode Links:

Listen to past episodes of Women’s World Football Show, featuring:

Rose Lavelle – Episode 98

Lauren Barnes – Episode 118

Ashley Hatch – Episode 106

Ali Krieger – Episode 36

Erin McLeod – Episode 31

Jane Campbell – Episode 105

 

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Photos Courtesy of: Houston Dash, Washington Spirit, Orlando Pride, OL Reign

Original Broadcast Date: June 21, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Washington Spirit, Orlando Pride, OL Reign, Utah Royals FC, and Houston Dash.

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

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Episode 172: Susie Petruccelli, Jackie Gutierrez

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 172 features exclusive interviews with Susie Petruccelli, author of Raised a Warrior; and Jackie Gutierrez, founder and editor of WomenKickBalls.com.

Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 is a federal law that states:

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” 

On this episode, we look into the past and present state of women’s soccer and how it is shaping the future of the sport.

Susie Petruccelli

Susie DeLellis Petruccelli is a former Harvard women’s soccer star and the author of her prize winning memoir, Raised a Warrior: One Women’s Soccer Odyssey. Through her work as an author and women’s rights activist, Susie shares intimate knowledge of the issues surrounding gender inequality in sports and soccer, as well as her involvement with the documentary Warriors of a Beautiful Game. (7′)

Follow Susie:

Twitter: @Sooozie

Instagram: @susiepetruccelli

Contact Susie: susie@warriorwomenoffootball.com

 

Jackie Gutierrez

As founder, editor and head writer at WomenKickBalls.com, Jackie Gutierrez is a young entrepreneur who has put her knowledge and know-how to work to help grow the women’s game. Jackie explains the challenges that the US Women’s National Team is facing in their equal-pay lawsuit against US Soccer. Plus, Jackie gives us an update on the NWSL’s return with a month-long tournament in Utah, her favorite players to interview, and more! (51′)

Visit and follow WomenKickBalls.com

Twitter: @womenkickballs

Instagram: @womenkickballs

 

Episode Links:

Order your copy of Raised a Warrior: One Woman’s Soccer Odyssey by Susie Petruccelli

Warriors of a Beautiful Game documentary: https://warriorwomenoffootball.com/

 

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Photo Courtesy of: Floodit Dreams

Original Broadcast Date: June 1, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Susie Petruccelli and Jackie Gutierrez

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

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Episode 171: Elena Linari

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 171 features an exclusive interview with Italy Women’s National Team Defender Elena Linari.

What happens if we turn our focus from the things we don’t have or the things we can’t do and concentrate instead on all the things we DO have and the things we CAN do?

Is it possible to change our life’s circumstance by changing our mindset? On this episode, we’re lifting ourselves up as we welcome Italy defender Elena Linari – a very special player and person who shares some of her antidotes for overcoming hard times and shows how mental strength is just as important as physical strength especially these days.

Elena Linari

The Italy center back takes us on an unforgettable journey starting from her childhood playing football in the streets of Florence to playing for her country in front of billions at the 2019 Women’s World Cup. Playing professionally since a teenager, Elena has risen to the top of her game as part of the Le Azzure – Italy Women’s National Team – surprising everyone by winning their group and making it all the way to the quarterfinals of the tournament in France.

From her passionate singing of the National Anthem to their victory Macarena dance, Elena won the hearts of the fans back home and helped bring attention to the billions who watched the tournament. In this powerful interview, Elena shares her memories of the Women’s World Cup, how she finds happiness within herself, especially during difficult times, and more!

Plus, what went into her decision to leave Serie A and play for one of the most popular teams in the world at Athletico Madrid? And what is it like to play in front of 60,000-plus spectators in Spain? We find out in this in-depth interview with one of the game’s best center backs! (20’)

Follow Elena:

Twitter: @ElenaLinari

Instagram: @elenalinari

Facebook: @ElenaLinariOfficial

Visit Elena’s webstie at ElenaLinari.it

 

Episode Links:

Follow Italian Football Team on Twitter @Azzurri

Studio Assist & Partners

FIFA selects 2023 Women’s World Cup Host

 

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Photo Courtesy of: FIFA.com

Original Broadcast Date: May 17, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Elena Linari and Studio Assist & Partners

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

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Episode 170: Giovanna Dionicio, Gabriella Marte

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 170 features exclusive interviews with Dominican Republic Women’s U-20 Defenders Giovanna Dionicio and Gabriella Marte.

History! It’s something we talk a lot about in sports. However, when history is made by a women’s youth team, it’s something special and definitely worth, not just talking about, but featuring on a Women’s World Football Show episode!

In March, 2020, history was made by the Dominican Republic U-20 Women’s National Team during the Concacaf U-20 Championship when, for the first time ever at any level in men’s or women’s football, a Dominican Republic National Team reached a semifinal stage of a Concacaf sanctioned competition.

On this episode we spotlight that remarkable achievement with DR defenders Giovanna Dionicio and Gabriella Marte.

Giovanna Dionicio

Hailing from West Hartford Connecticut, Giovanna Dionicio made her Dominican Republic U-20 National Team debut in the 2020 U-20 Concacaf Women’s Championship. Giovanna was a standout at the high school and youth club levels. Now, majoring in Bio-Medical Engineering at Yale, Giovanna is setting her sites on the next phase of her football career and she’s here to tell us all about it.

The young defender stops by to share her football journey, how she was recruited by the Dominican Republic U-20 team, the experience of making history with the national team, and more! Plus, how close did Giovanna come to missing that quarterfinal game against Jamaica?? She gives us the stressful details! (15’)

Follow Yale Women’s Soccer on Twitter @YaleWSoccer

Gabriella Marte

Only two months after turning 17-years old and still in high school, Gabriella Marte stepped onto one of the biggest stages of women’s football at the U-20 Concacaf Women’s Championship and into the record books. We talk to Gabriella about defeating Jamaica in the historic quarterfinals at the tournament, what the Dominican Republic U-20 Women’s National Team’s success means to the growth of women’s soccer in the Dominican, and much more.

Already with a few senior national team caps under her belt, Gabriella is regarded as one of the future Top Prospects in her position on the Dominican Republic National Team. A National Honor Society student and member of the DA club team Penn Fusion, Gabriella is on the cusp of a promising football career and she’s here to give us her vision on her promising future.

Could Gabriella be the youngest player we’ve ever interviewed on Women’s World Football Show? We’re on the case! (44’)

Follow Gabriella on Twitter @GabriellaMarte

Follow Penn Fusion SA on Twitter @PennFusion_SA

 

Episode Links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominican_Republic_women%27s_national_football_team

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriella_Marte

https://www.concacaf.com/en/under-20s-women/article/dominican-republic-dig-deep-to-reach-semifinals

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_CONCACAF_Women%27s_U-20_Championship_squads

https://mailchi.mp/d2d15c8f8496/dominican-republic-named-host-for-2020-concacaf-womens-under-20-championship

https://yalebulldogs.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/giovanna-dionicio/14385

https://twitter.com/fedofutbol

 

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Photos Courtesy of: Dominican Republic U-20 Women’s National Team

Original Broadcast Date: May 3, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by John Marte

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

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Episode 169: Jasmyne Spencer

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 169 features an exclusive interview with OL Reign Forward Jasmyne Spencer.

What do we need in the world now more than ever?

How about positivity, intelligence, thoughtfulness, kindness, and advocacy – Having a sense of responsibility for our community, our environment, people, animals and the Earth.

On this episode of Women’s World Football Show, we get all this and more with special guest OL Reign Forward, business woman, and humanitarian Jasmyne Spencer!

Jasmyne Spencer

The speedy striker from Bay Shore, New York, Jasmyne Spencer stops by to share her soccer journey. From a young age, Jas has had a ball at her feet and wind in her hair. Starting on her youth club Albertson Fury under the guidence of coach and mentor Paul Riley, Jas has honed her skills and strengths into a successful footballing career.

As a veteran and original member of the NWSL, Jas is ready to return to the league after a season-ending injury in 2019. The inspiring player shares her thoughts on the league, the new ownership at the OL Reign, and more.

Plus, Jas gives us an inside look at her sustainable apparel line, Jas It Up! How is she using her business to uplift and inspire a more conscious mindset of empowerment. Positivity is contagious and Jasmyne is spreading it all around! (15’)

Follow Jasmyne on Social Media at:
Instagram: @jasitupofficial

Twitter: @jas_it_up

Facebook: jasitupofficial

 

Episode Links:

For more information on Jas It Up and to purchase apparel, visit JasItUpOfficial.com

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Photo Courtesy of: OL Reign

Original Broadcast Date: April 19, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Jasmyne Spencer

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

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Episode 168: Janine Beckie

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 168 features exclusive interviews with Manchester City Defender and Canada Women’s National Team Star Janine Beckie; and from Manchester City Women’s FC Supporters Club Dave Sheel and Jayne Comer.

It’s not enough to do the ‘little things right’ when it comes to success.

When Manchester City Women’s Football Club entered into the FA WSL in 2014, they took every single resource afforded to them and blazed a trail of success. The story of MCWFC is a tale of teamwork that starts at the top of the organization with a commitment to do all the right things, both big and small to help make the women’s side become the best in the world.

In this episode, we take a look at MCWFC with Canada Women’s National Team striker and Manchester City star Janine Beckie; and from MCWFC Official Supporters Club – Dave Sheel and Jayne Comer.

Janine Beckie

A staple on the Canada Women’s National Team since 2015, Janine Beckie has taken her game up a few notches over the years. Now, doing great things for both club and country, Janine stops by to share her football journey, the decisions that brought her to the Canada team and to Manchester, and more.

One of the game’s fan favorites, Janine also gives us insights on what makes this current squad of Canada international so special; why she fits in so well in Manchester; her experiences living and working in Europe, and more! (19’)

Follow Janine on Instagram @janinebeckie4

Follow Janine on Twitter @janinebeckie

Watch and subscribe to Being Beckie on YouTube

 

David Sheel and Jayne Comer

We couldn’t feature a show about Manchester City without spotlighting the passionate supporters group. David Sheel and Jayne Comer are here to give us inside info on the supporters group, the team, the players, the players to watch and much, much more! You’re going to love hearing their stories from the trenches in Manchester! (51’)

Follow Dave on Twitter @Davros1736

Follow Jayne on Twitter @blueberry1894

Follow MCWFC Official Supporters Club on Twitter @MCWFC_OSC

Episode Links:

https://womenscompetitions.thefa.com/en/News/barclays-FA-WSL

https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/teams/team/1883718/

https://twitter.com/ManCityWomen

 

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Photos Courtesy of: ManCity.com

Original Broadcast Date: April 5, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Vanessa Rincon, Janine Beckie, Dave Sheel, Jayne Comer

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

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Episode 167: Gabriela Garton, Julieta Sampaoli

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 167 features exclusive interviews with Argentina Women’s National Team goalkeeper Gabriela Garton; and Argentine sports reporter Julieta Sampaoli.

For women’s footballers in Argentina, the fight for equal treatment is an ongoing struggle. Largely ignored, displaced and unheard for too long, in 2017 the Argentina Women’s National Team had had enough and staged a protest that would change the climate and view of the game in that country and beyond.

Today, we are witnessing a cultural shift in the country. However, to gain equality, there is still a long way to go. On this episode, we seek to understand the struggles and victories of the Argentina Women’s National Team, the women’s professional league in Argentina, youth development, the changing attitudes on women’s football, and more.

Gabriela Garton

American-born goalkeeper, Gabriela Garton shares her experience playing on the Argentina Women’s National Team and on two of Argentinean heavyweight sides River Plate and UAI Urquiza.

What is life like in Argentina for a woman footballer? What changes are being made to improve conditions for players? What is the women’s national team doing to help shift the mindset of a culture? Gaby gives us a peek into a world few know about.

Plus, a look back at Gaby’s career, her current club Essendon Royals in Australia, and much more! (14’)

Follow Gabriela on Twitter @gaby_garton

Guerreras: Fútbol, Mujeres y Poder By Gabriela Garton

Julieta Sampaoli

When Julieta Sampaoli discovered a lack of quality information on women’s football in Argentina, she created her own website called EstrategasFF.com. The teacher and sports journalist now staffs the website with news and information on the Argentina Women’s National Team and the women’s leagues in the region.

In this episode, Julieta stops by to pull back the curtain on women’s football in Argentina to give us an inside view of the national team, the clubs, the youth development, and more. If you’ve always wanted to know more about the women’s game in Argentina, this is a Must Listen! (58’)

Follow Julieta on Twitter @julisamp

Julieta’s website Estrategas Futbol Femenina:

Website: EstrategasFF.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EstrategasFF

Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/estrategasff

Episode Links:

Gabriela Garton: Warrior by Julieta Sampaoli via Beyond90

Argentina Women’s National Team profile via FIFA

Gaby Garton signs with Essendon Royals

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Photos Courtesy of: Wikipedia

Original Broadcast Date: March 22, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Gabriela Garton, Julieta Sampaoli, and Cheryl Downes

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

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