Episode 166: Freya Coombe, Carli Lloyd, Allison Lee

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 166 features a spotlight on Sky Blue FC, including exclusive interviews with Head Coach Freya Coombe, Forward Carli Lloyd, and Sports Journalist Allison Lee.

The story of Sky Blue FC is one of those inspirational stories wrought with metaphoric life lessons, and timeless takeaways. In this episode we take a look at the rise, the fall, and the rise again of Sky Blue FC.

Freya Coombe

Originally from England, Freya Coombe began her playing career at Reading FC. She then coached at the club for seven years, serving as the Director of Coaching for the Reading FC Centre of Excellence and as the Women’s Development Team Manager for Reading FC Women.

As the 2020 season begins, so does the Freya Coombe era, in her first full season as head coach. Freya talks to us about her life, career, the spirit of Sky Blue players, and more. Learn why Freya is a big part of the positive changes happening at Sky Blue and what it will take to renew it’s reputation as a successful, professional club. (6’)

Follow Freya on Twitter @only1Freya

Carli Lloyd

A brief chat with The GOAT Carli Lloyd, who is re-energized and excited to play for both Club and Country! Don’t you love a happy Carli Lloyd?? (36’)

Allison Lee

If you follow Sky Blue on any level, you know the work of Allison Lee. For the past several years, she has covered the team exclusively for SB Nation’s Once a Metro section.

Allison stops by to give us the real deal on the team – the big changes, the players who will be missed, the new stars coming in, the influence of the fans, and more! Allison knows what’s up in New Jersey and she’s here to give us the scoop! (46′)

Follow Allison on Twitter @allibecc

Read Allison’s articles on Sky Blue FC SB Nation’s Once a Metro

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Tickets for the Sky Blue FC 2020 season are on sale now and can be purchased online at https://skybluefc.com/tickets/ or by calling 1-888-SBFC-TIX.

Jen Hoy on Episode 151 (Aired: July 28, 2019)

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Photos Courtesy of: Sky Blue FC

Original Broadcast Date: March 9, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Freya Coombe, Nichole Paolino, Allison Lee, Aaron Heifitz, Cloud 9 Supporters Group

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Episode 165: Lianne Sanderson, Ashley Nick, Scott Juniper

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 165 is a bonus mini-episode spotlighting iSaw Soccer Foundation. Featuring interviews with professional soccer players Lianne Sanderson, Ashley Nick, and head coach Scott Juniper.

“Necessity is the mother of invention.” Nowhere is this more true than in the world of women’s soccer, and established by the newly-formed iSaw Soccer Foundation.

Lianne Sanderson and Ashley Nick

England international Lianne Sanderson and American soccer star Ashley Nick discuss their new venture as General Managers of the iSaw Soccer team. Listen to their story of how Southern California investor Nick Diaz tapped them to be at the forefront of this inventive strategy to help grow and sustain women’s professional soccer in the state and beyond.

Lianne and Ashley share their thoughts on iSaw Soccer – what it is, why it’s important, how we as fans can help, and more. In this exclusive interview with the game’s biggest advocates, Lianne and Ashley give us hope that there are people out there actually doing something to help grow the women’s game and sustain it for the future.  (6’)

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Follow Ashley Nick on Twitter @missashleynick

Scott Juniper

Another old friend of the show Head Coach Scott Juniper chats with us after the inaugural iSaw Soccer match at the Great Park OC in Irvine, CA. How did the UCI coach get involved wih iSaw, what are the challenges of coaching a team full of soccer super stars, how will change women’s soccer all over the world? Scott gives us the inside scoop! (34′)

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Ashley Nick on Episode 25 (Aired: Sept. 22, 2014)

Lianne Sanderson on Episode 56  (Aired: Sept. 21, 2015)

Meg Crosson on Episode 84  (Aired: Oct. 31, 2016)

Scott Juniper on Episode 130 (Sept. 10, 2018)

Ashley Nick on Episode 135  (Aired Nov. 25, 2018)

 

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Photos Courtesy of: iSawSoccer.com

Original Broadcast Date: February 20, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Lianne Sanderson, Ashley Nick, Joe Gutierrez, Nick Diaz, Jackie Gutierrez

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Episode 164: Karina LeBlanc

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 164 features an exclusive interview with Concacaf Head of Women’s Football Operations and Canada Soccer Hall of Fame Member Karina LeBlanc; with soundbites from Canada WNT players Christine Sinclair, Stephanie Labbé, Sabrina D’Angelo, Sophie Schmidt, and head coach Kenneth Heiner-Møller.

“Be your own hero. Be the woman you want to see. Be the woman you want to be. Then, you can influence others.” ~ Karina LeBlanc

Karina LeBlanc

As an Olympic medalist, Canada soccer hall of fame member, and head of women’s football operations at Concacaf, Karina LeBlanc has changed the game of women’s soccer by changing the conversation from “What can I do after I retire?” to “What can’t I do and how can I influence the sport?”

Karina takes us on her journey from having a stellar footballing career, accumulating over 18 years of awards and accolades to holding one of the most important positions in women’s football. She also shares her strategies and plans for the future of women’s football in the Concacaf regions, and how she’s impacting the lives of young girls and women all over the world.

This is a smart, insightful, and of course entertaining (It’s KK afterall!) interview that you want to catch and share with your friends! (21’)

Follow Karina on Twitter @karinaleblanc

Visit KarinaLeBlanc.com

Canada Women’s National Team

Throughout this episode, we hear from Canada’s best players talking about the influence of their former teammate, friend and mentor Karina LeBlanc. Soundbites include:

Christine Sinclair (1’)
Stephanie Labbé (15’)
Sophie Schmidt (46’)
Sabrina D’Angelo and Kenneth Heiner-Moller (1:05’)

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Listen to past shows and hear Karina’s influence:

Karina LeBlanc on Episode 86 (Aired: November 20, 2016)

Rhian Wilkinson on Episode 92 (Aired: February 11, 2017)

Sophie Schmidt on Episode 100 (Aired June 10, 2017)

Kadeisha Buchanan on Episode 101 (June 26, 2017)

Desiree Scott on Episode 123 (Aired: June 3, 2018)

Stephanie Labbé on Episode 145 (Aired: May 5, 2019)

 

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Photos Courtesy of: KarinaLeBlanc.com

Original Broadcast Date: February 16, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Karina LeBlanc, Melissa Rincon at Concacaf, Vanessa Racine at Canadian Soccer Association

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Episode 163: Jené Baclawski, Phoenetia Browne

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 163 spotlights Saint Kitts and Nevis Women’s National Soccer Team with featured guests Head Coach Jené Baclawski and forward Phoenetia Browne. Plus, a soundbite from Canada striker Christine Sinclair.

Writer and Poet Gabriel Garcia Marquez once said, “Caribbean reality resembles the wildest imagination.”

The arrival of Saint Kitts and Nevis Women’s National Team into the 2020 Concacaf Women’s Olympic Qualifiers is a reality set into motion by a progressive Saint Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA), a smart and determined coach and team of inspiring local heroes.

In this episode we take a deep dive into the Saint Kitts and Nevis Women’s National Team with exclusive interviews with Head Coach Jené Baclawski and Captain Phoenetia Browne.

Also, a soundbite from Canada WNT forward Christine Sinclair after breaking the record for most all-time international goals across men’s and women’s football.

Jené Baclawski

The high-energy and highly-educated coach from Texas, Jené Baclawski shares stories of her unique path to coaching the Saint Kitts Women’s National Team, her long-term plan for the program, and the importance of their appearance in the 2020 Concacaf Women’s Olympic Qualifiers.

Coach Baclawski also gives us insights into the lives of women footballers in Saint Kitts – from the community to the senior national team; how she plans on changing the culture and mindset of girls playing football; building up national team players to be contenders on the international stage, and more. This is a must listen! (13’)

Follow Jené on Twitter @jbaclawski

Phoenetia Browne

There’s a hero walking among us and her name is Phoenetia Browne!

A prolific goal-scorer and talented ball handler, Phoenetia honed her skills at Columbia University and University of Texas-Austin, and subsequently all over the world playing club soccer in Iceland, Romania, France, and Finland.

The Saint Kitts and Nevis captain and hero of the Caribbean Tournament Olympic Qualifiers, Phoenetia stops by to share insights on her role as leader of the national team, her commitment to growing the game in the region, her impact on getting more girls in Saint Kitts and Nevis to play football, and so much more! (54’)

Follow Phoenetia on Twitter @phophobrowne

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Learn more about SKNFA at sknfa.com

Check out Ana De Souza’s podcast Futbol Ace

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Photos Courtesy of: SKNFA Facebook

 

Love After Love by Derek Walcott:

“Love After Love
The time will come
when, with elation,
You will greet yourself arriving
At your own door, in your own mirror,
And each will smile at the other’s welcome.
And say, sit here, Eat.
You will love again the stranger who was your self.
Give wine. Give bread. Give back your heart
To itself, to the stranger who has loved you…

Feast on your own life.”

 

Original Broadcast Date: February 02, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Jené Baclawski, Phoenetia Browne, Ana De Souza, Vanessa Racine at Canadian Soccer Association

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

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Episode 162: Jessica McDonald, Felicia Pennant

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 162 features an exclusive interview with USWNT forward Jessica McDonald; and SEASON zine founder and editor Felicia Pennant.

Two worlds colliding is the theme of this show as we feature two powerhouse voices in women’s football today!

Jessica McDonald

A lesson in perseverance, Jessica McDonald played for six NWSL teams in under four years. Her heart and hard work paid off as she now is one of the most decorated players in women’s football. The 2019 Women’s World Cup champion is making a name for herself as a solid striker on the USA Women’s National Team, and has most recently named to the Concacaf Women’s Olympic Qualifying roster.

Not only an amazing footballer and athlete, Jessica is also a dedicated mom to young son Jeremiah. On this episode Jess shares how motherhood has shaped her career and her motivation to be the best and to be a positive role model. Jess also tells us about her latest side hustle as a podcaster talking about mom athletes and showing all of us that life is possible even when you’re a parent! (17′)

Follow Jessica on Twitter at @J_Mac1422

Felicia Pennant

Fashion and football come crashing together in SEASON zine, a publication and podcast by founder and editor Felicia Pennant. SEASON zine uses football and fashion as a platform to tackle important topics that effect our everyday lives. (53’)

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They Don’t Teach This by Eniola Aluko

WomensSoccerUnited.com

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Photo Courtesy of: U.S. Soccer

Original Broadcast Date: January 19, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Jessica McDonald, Jacquelyn Tacke (at Lauderdale Media), Felicia Pennant, Hannah Mendelsohn

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Episode 161: Mykiaa Minniss

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 161 features an exclusive interview with Washington State defender Mykiaa Minniss; with sound bites from Washington State’s Morgan Weaver and Todd Schulenberger; UCLA’s Kaiya McCullough and Amanda Cromwell; UNC’s Alessia Russo; and Stanford University’s Sophia Smith, Naomi Girma and Sam Hiatt.

It’s the last episode of 2019! Instead of looking back, we’re looking forward to the next generation of women soccer stars. The 2019 NCAA Div 1 Women’s College Cup just wrapped up with Stanford winning their third national title, so a perfect time to spotlight women’s soccer Futures!

Mykiaa Minniss

The hero of the 2019 NCAA Div 1 women’s soccer quarterfinals, Washington State Sophomore defender Mykiaa Minniss scored the winning goal sending the Cougars to the College Cup for the first time in the history of the school. We talk with Mykiaa about her growing-up days in Colorado, her collegiate career, the future, and more!!

Establishing herself as a leader on and off the pitch, Mykiaa looks into the future of Cougars soccer program and how she’s looking forward to the next two years. (11′)

Follow Mykiaa on Twitter at @Mykiaa_523

Follow Washington State Cougars on Twitter @WSUCougarSoccer

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

Morgan Weaver – 34’

Todd Schulenberger – 36’

Kaiya McCullough– 37’

Amanda Cromwell – 38’

Alessia Russo – 45’

Sophia Smith – 45’

Sam Hiatt & Naomi Girma – 51’

Contributions to this episode provided by: NCAA.com

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Episode 154: Jordan DiBiasi, Beattie Goad, Christen Press

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Photo Courtesy of: Washington State Cougars

Original Broadcast Date: December 23, 2019

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Mykiaa Minniss, Ben Laskey, J.D. Hamilton

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Episode 160: Clare Polkinghorne, Cheryl Downes

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 160 features an exclusive interview with Australia Women’s National Team defender Clare Polkinghorne; and Aussie football journalist Cheryl Downes.

Throughout history, women footballers have had to struggle and overcome obstacles just to play the beautiful game. Today’s world of women’s football is no different with the struggle to fight for equality.

On November 5, 2019, a collaborative agreement was announced between the Australia men’s Socceroos & and the women’s Westfield Matildas, giving equal shares of total player revenue, resources and other benefits. On this episode, we take a look at this new CBA, the growth of the Westfield Matildas, the W-League, and more with special guests Australia WNT defender Clare Polkinghorne and Aussie sports journalist Cheryl Downes.

Clare Polkinghorne

At only 30-years old, Clare Polkinghorne has spent half of her life on the Westfield Matildas. Known as a leader among her teammates and a mentor to young players, Clare shares with us her thoughts on leadership, goal-setting, and more!

Clare also shares her new role as player/coach with Brisbane Roar. How does this new role change the way she approaches the game and her future in football? Clare gives us all the inside info and more! Don’t miss this important conversation with one of the world’s most successful women’s footballers in the game today! (15’)

Follow Clare on Twitter @clarepolks89

Follow Westfield Matildas on Twitter @TheMatildas

Cheryl Downes

Long-time friend and supporter Cheryl Downes stops by to get us up to date on the Australia Women’s National Team’s new CBA, Australia’s upcoming Olympic Qualifiers, W-League up dates, and more! Do not miss this convo with the Editor-in-Chief Australia’s top women’s football website, Beyond90.com.au! (41’)

Follow Cheryl on Twitter Cheryl on Twitter @ChicasFootball

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Listen to Kate Gill on Episodes 29 and 100

Listen to Sarah Walsh on Episode 112

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Photo Courtesy of: Westfield Matildas

Original Broadcast Date: December 1, 2019

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Clare Polkinghorne, Damon Wilson at Wilson Management Alliance, Cheryl Downes, Beyond90

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Episode 159: Grace Cutler, Kennedy, Corsie, Bledsoe, Rueben

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 159 features exclusive interviews with Sassuolo FC center-back Grace Cutler; Australia WNT defender Alanna Kennedy; Scotland WNT defender Rachel Corsie; Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe; and Nigeria U20 striker Charity Chetachukwu Reuben.

On this episode, we focus on the ‘other side’ of playing professional football – living and playing abroad.

Imagine having a job that requires you to pick up and relocate to another country at least twice a year… forcing you to live and work in a foreign country. Many times, it’s a country you’ve never been to before, far away from family and friends, and the comforts of home.

This has become very common in the women’s game and one we’ll explore in-depth with special guests American Grace Cutler who is currently playing in Italy; Nigerian Charity Rueben who just finished up playing club football in Katzakstan; and brief chats with American Aubrey Bledsoe who is playing in Australia; and Aussie Alanna Kennedy and Scotland’s Rachel Corsie, who just finished up their NWSL season in the USA.

Grace Cutler

After stellar careers in high school and college, Grace Cutler was drafted by the Houston Dash in the 2019 NWSL College Draft. From there, it’s been a rollercoaster ride of emotions and whirl wind of life lessons.

We chat with Grace about her past year and her current challenge of playing abroad in the Italy’s Serie A with Sassuolo FC. How is she adapting, what is she learning about the game and herself, and much more! (8’)

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Alanna Kennedy & Rachel Corsie

Our friend and official ‘Post-Game Gator’ Alana “AJ” Johnson meets up with AUS/Orlando Pride defender Alanna Kennedy and SCO/Utah Royals FC defender Rachel Corsie in a post-game environment to talk about playing in the NWSL, some of their favorite places to visit, their off-the-pitch talents, and much more! (44’)

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Follow Rachel on Twitter @RachelCorsie14

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Aubrey Bledsoe

Washington Spirit goalkeeper and 2019 NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year Aubrey Bledsoe returns to the W-League this season with Sydney FC. In a recent Washington Spirit press conference we asked Aubrey about her experience in Australia, what she’s learned from playing abroad, some of the challenges being so far from home, and of course her recent call up to the USWNT. (54′)

Follow Aubrey on Twitter @AubreyBledsoe

Charity Chetachukwu Reuben

The 18-year old star of Nigeria’s U16 WNT and U20 WNT, Charity Chetachukwu Reuben shares her experience of playing for BIIK Kazygurt in Kazakhstan, making her debut Champions League appearance, the challenges of playing abroad, her future plans, and more! (01:02′)

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Kate Gill on Episodes 29 and 100

Sarah Walsh on Episode 112

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Photo Courtesy of: Sassuolo FC

Original Broadcast Date: November 17, 2019

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Alana “AJ” Johnson, Upper V Athlete Management, Sassuolo Calcio Femminile, Washington Spirit, Orlando Pride, Utah Royals FC, NPR.org

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Episode 158: Chinyelu Asher, Ana De Souza

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 158 features an exclusive interview with Jamaica Women’s National Team Midfielder Chinyelu Asher; and a special Concacaf report with Ana De Souza.

What’s it like to be the first to do something in your field? To be the first to set a record or achieve something that goes down in the annals of history? One thing we know for sure is, when you’re the first to do something, it opens the doors and creates opportunities for other ‘firsts.’

On Episode 158 of Women’s World Football Show, we examine the Jamaica Women’s National Team, better known as the Reggae Girlz and their historic road to becoming the first Caribbean women’s team to qualify for the Women’s World Cup.

Plus, we take a deep dive into the Concacaf teams, players, leagues, and tournaments heading into the 2020 Concacaf Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championships.

Chinyelu Asher

Jamaica WNT midfielder Chinyelu Asher shares her footballing journey, her outlook on pushing past her comfort zone, and her meditative mindset.

As a member of the 2019 Women’s World Cup Jamaican team, Chinyelu gives us a look into her experiences on the team from qualifying to the team’s recent No Pay, No Play walkout and it’s result. If you’ve always loved Chinyelu as a player, you’ll love her even more as a person and role model after this interview. (14’)

Follow Chinyelu on Twitter @ChinyeluAsher

Ana De Souza

Writer, podcaster, and Concacaf expert Ana De Souza stops by to talk all things Jamaica and Concacaf. What were Ana’s impressions of the Reggae Girlz debut in France? Which teams and players should we be watching in the upcoming Concacaf Women’s Olympic Qualifiers? And who is the third best team in Concacaf today? Ana gives us it to us straight! Plus, a special Pan American Games report and More! (60’)

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Photo Courtesy of: ModelManagement.com

Original Broadcast Date: November 3, 2019

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Chinyelu Asher, Ana De Souza, Reggae Girlz Foundation, NWSL, and US Soccer.

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Episode 157: Arianna Romero, Pamela Del Olmo

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 157 features an exclusive interview with Houston Dash and Mexico Women’s National Team defender Arianna Romero; plus, a special Mexico report by correspondent Pamela Del Olmo.

On this episode of Women’s World Football show, we examine the rise, fall, and hopefully rising again of the Mexico Women’s National Team.

First, we look back at the classic David vs. Goliath tale of the 2010 Concacaf Women’s Championship when the Mexico team (made up of mostly college and unattached players) beat the mighty USWNT to win an automatic berth to the 2011 Women’s World Cup. It was a story for the ages!

Because the team failed to qualify for the 2019 Women’s World Cup, we examine the big changes being made currently at the senior level and discuss what needs to happen to bring the team back to being contenders on the world stage. And, we look to the future with the successes of U17 and U20 teams, and the popular Liga MX Femenil.

Join us on this special spotlight with Mexico star defender Arianna Romero and Mexico correspondent Pamela Del Olmo… Vamanos!!

Arianna Romero

The 27-year old Mexico defender Ari Romero has been around the world playing football and now she’s here to talk about her career club and country. Already a veteran with the Mexico Women’s National Team, Ari shares with us what the fans can expect at the upcoming 2020 Concacaf Women’s Championships (that serve as a qualifier for the 2020 Olympics).

In 2019 Ari signed on with the NWSL team that kicked off her club career all those years before – the Houston Dash. The crafty defender talks about her time in Houston, why she fits so well in the backline there, the team’s recent match in Mexico, and more!

Plus, Ari shares a special message to her Spanish-speaking supporters. You want to catch this exclusive with one of the brightest footballers in the women’s game today! (13’)

Follow Ari on Twitter @ari_SOMBRERO

Pamela Del Olmo

Mexico expert and correspondent Pamela Del Olmo stops by to talk all things Mexico! How did that 2010 Concacaf win against USA shape the culture of women’s football in Mexico (or did it?)? Is the coaching at the senior level the same as it ever was? Will we see another story-book ending at the upcoming 2020 Concacaf Women’s Championship? Pamela give us it to us with brutal honesty.

Plus, how is the success of the U17 team and the popularity of the MX Liga Femenil growing women’s football in Mexico.?You’ll be surprised by what Pamela has to report. Also, we take a look at the recent match between 2-time Tigres and Houston Dash. Pamela was there and she gives us a report on the match, the fans, and what this means to the players on both teams. (37’)

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Photo Courtesy of: Mexico Football Federation

Original Broadcast Date: October 20, 2019

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Paloma Alatorre and Pamela Del Olmo

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