Episode 146: Crystal Dunn, Janine van Wyk, Jill Ellis, Desiree Ellis, Kaylin Swart

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 146 features exclusive interviews with U.S. Women’s National Team defender Crystal Dunn; South Africa captain Janine van Wyk, goalkeeper Kaylin Swart and Head Coach Des Ellis; plus soundbites from USWNT Head Coach Jill Ellis.

Two teams, two dreams. As the USA and South Africa Women’s National Teams prepare for 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the players and coaches embark on a journey that will define the future.

Listen in as U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Jill Ellis and South Africa Women’s National Team head coach Desiree Ellis discuss their teams, the experiences that shape their teams, and all that’s riding on the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Janine van Wyk

Banyana Banyana Captain Janine van Wyk leads her team to the Women’s World Cup for the first time in history. The fan favorite shares her insights on the friendly with the U.S., what their World Cup appearance means to the team, the country, and more. (23′) Learn more about JVW Girls Football.

Kaylin Swart

South Africa goalkeeper Kaylin Swart raised her hand and made a statement leading up to the Women’s World Cup. The former Menlo College player shares her thoughts on coming back to California, the mentality of coming off the bench in pressure situations, confidence heading into the World Cup, and more. (30′)

Crystal Dunn

The most versatile player on the USWNT, Crystal Dunn is making her Women’s World Cup debut in France. The left-back (for now), gives us an inside look to how Jill Ellis broke the news to her that she was on the World Cup squad, what the past four years taught her about herself, her changing attitude about her value to the team, and more. (36′)

Contributions to this episode provided by the following articles:
Ellis Names Banyana-Banyana World Cup Squad

Sasol Renews its Sponsorship of Banyana-Banyana and SAFA’s Women’s League for Four Years

Matildas Squad for 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Announced

Shelley Kerr Names Scotland Squad

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Original Broadcast Date: May 19, 2019

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, sound designed & produced by Patty La Bella. Additional assistance for this episode by Aaron Heifetz and Ilyanna Guiterrez of U.S. Soccer and Matlhomola Morake of South Africa Football Association.

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Episode 145: Stephanie Labbé

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 145 features an exclusive interview with Canadian Women’s National Team and North Carolina Courage Goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé. Plus, Canadian sports journalist and broadcaster Sandra Prusina.

Stephanie Labbé

Alberta native Stephanie Labbé was an active kid who played hockey in a boys league and grew up to be a world class goalkeeper with the Canadian Women’s National Team. However, as we know, Steph Labbé is more than that. She is a talented writer, businesswoman, and mental health advocate who has opened the doors of conversation on some of the most important topics facing young people today.

As the newest member of the North Carolina Courage, Steph gives us an inside look at her journey back to the NWSL, what its like to be the ‘new kid on the block’ in North Carolina, Canada’s chances at the 2019 Women’s World Cup, and more. (7:35′)
Follow Steph on Twitter @stephlabbe1
Visit Steph’s website at StephLabbe.com
Check out the Project Athlete website
Project Athlete on: Twitter @gearbyproject & on Instagram @gearbyproject
Read Steph’s article on her time with the Calgary Foothills men’s team in the Players Tribune.

Sandra Prusina

Canadian sports journalist, news anchor and broadcaster Sandra Prusina stops by to share her thoughts on the importance of Stephanie Labbé to women’s soccer and sports in general. Plus, a look at Canada’s journey to the 2019 Women’s World Cup, the incoming youngsters, and the final chapter on the veteran players. And in a special discussion, Sandra explains the recent demise of the Canadian Women’s’ Hockey League. Not soccer, but still very relevant to our lives as fans and supporters of women’s sports.
Follow Sandra on Twitter @sprusina
Keep up with Sandra’s articles at SportsNet.ca

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Photos/Logos Courtesy of: Lisa Durel-Wilcox; North Carolina Courage

Original Broadcast Date: May 5, 2019

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, sound designed & executive produced by Patty La Bella. Additional assistance for this episode by Sandra Prusina and Morgan Brown at NC Courage.

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Episode 144: Nadine Angerer

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 144 features an exclusive interview with former Germany goalkeeper and current goalkeeping coach of the Portland Thorns FC, Nadine Angerer. Plus, German sports journalist Jana Lange.

Nadine Angerer
Recognized as one of the world’s best female goalkeepers, Nadine Angerer made her debut for the German Women’s National Team in August 1996. Through the course of her international career, Nadine was a 2-time WWC Champion, 5-time UEFA European champion, 3-time Olympic bronze medal winner, and 2-time Algarve Cup champion. In 2013, she was awarded FIFA World Player of the Year, becoming the first goalkeeper – male or female to win the award.

Nadine joined the Portland Thorns FC of the NWSL as a player in 2014. A year later, she retired from playing, but stayed in Portland to become the goalkeeper coach for the team. In this in-depth interview, the amicable coach shares her experiences playing for the German team and the iconic 2007 team that won the Women’s Cup while not conceding a single goal throughout the whole tournament.

Known as a PK-save specialist throughout her career, Nadine brings us insight into some of her biggest saves, how she trained, and some of her biggest influences. Plus, Nadine shares her thoughts on coaching in Portland, Adrianna Franch, and some of the things she’s doing to become even better at the craft of coaching.

Nadine also shares her thoughts on the current German squad, including new coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg and their chances of winning the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and more! (5:35′)
Follow Nadine on Twitter @NAngerer
Watch “Nadine Angerer: The pressure was on Marta” via FIFATV.

Jana Lange
German sports journalist Jana Lange stops by to share her favorite Nadine Angerer moment and what the legacy of the iconic goalkeeper means to women’s football in Germany and throughout the world. Plus, Jana breaks down the Germany team as they head into Women’s World Cup. You do not want to miss this in-depth look into a team that could be a surprise at this summer’s tournament. (36′)
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Photos/Logos Courtesy of: Portland Thorns FC

Original Broadcast Date: April 21, 2019

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, sound designed & executive produced by Patty La Bella. Additional assistance for this episode by Jana Lange and Katie Simons at Portland Thorns FC.

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World Changing

There are BIG changes happening at Women’s World Football Show. Are you ready to go on an awesome journey, hearing the stories of women’s soccer all over the world? Then you’re ready for the new Lean & Mean WWFShow.

The new format include:

1. ONE HOST

2. LESS RUN TIME (lean & mean, remember?)

3. ONE TOPIC BY COUNTRY OR LEAGUE

4. ONE FEATURED GUEST

5. ONE PUNDIT FROM THE COUNTRY OF THE FEATURED GUEST

6. NEW EASY-TO-NAVIGATE NAMING CONVENTION

6. AMAZING STORIES TOLD WITH PASSION & PURPOSE

Just like the women’s game, it’s a new era for Women’s World Football Show. We’re glad you’re here to go on this journey with us!

New shows begin on April 22 with special guests Portland Thorns FC Coach (& greatest goalkeeper of all time) Nadine Angerer and German Sports Journalist (& overall good sport) Jana Lange.

Are you ready? LETS DO THIS!

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Original Broadcast Date: April 17, 2019

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Episode 143: Adrianna Franch, Leah Williamson

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 143 features exclusive interviews with U.S. WNT goalkeeper Adrianna Franch and England WNT midfielder Leah Williamson; Soundbites from U.S.WNT players Ashlyn Harris, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe; and a look at Jamaica with CONCACAF expert and host of Futbol Ace podcast Ana DeSouza.

Also on the show, special reports on Algarve Cup, Cypress Cup, FFA Cup of Nations, and SheBelieves Cup; NWSL spring training; and an update on of the SSE Women’s FA Cup.

Adrianna Franch – A Women’s World Football Show exclusive interview with Portland Thorns FC and USWNT goalkeeper Adrianna Franch. WWFShow reporter Alana “AJ” Johnson caught up with the keeper at the SheBelieves Cup after Franch made her debut with the team. Franch talks about her first-cap experience, how her Portland teammates are her biggest fans, a secret talent revealed, and more! (9:40′)

Leah Williamson – AJ is back on the case in this exclusive interview with England and Arsenal midfielder Leah Williamson. The young footballer shares her experiences at SheBelieve, the possibility of going to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and more! (14:56′)

Soundbites from:
Ashlyn Harris – AJ was in the mix zone with Orlando Pride/USWNT goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris before the Brazil match. The fan-fave shares her thoughts on playing for the USWNT in Florida in front of tons of family and friends, and playing with and against her Pride teammate Marta! (20:52′)
Alex Morgan – The star forward for USWNT talks to the media about the tournament, playing with and against Marta, and more. (25:43’)
Megan Rapinoe – Tough love language from Pinoe as she shares her thoughts on why she feels the team needs to get tougher, be better, and learn from mistakes. (27:36’)

Ana DeSouza – If you love following the Concacaf teams, you’re going to love hearing from Ana DeSouza. As the writer, producer & founder of the Futbol Ace website & podcast, Ana explores all the Concacaf women’s teams, players, and influencers. In this interview, Ana talks primarily about Jamaica, other Concacaf teams we should be watching, and much more. (40:48’)
Follow Ana on Twitter @ana_futbolace

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Photos/Logos Courtesy of: Portland Thorns FC; Arsenal Women FC
Soundbites from Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe courtesy of U.S. Soccer/Wazee Digital.

Original Broadcast Date: March 17, 2019

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Episode 142: Rebekah Stott, Leonne Stentler

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 142 features exclusive interviews with New Zealand Women’s National Team defender Rebekah Stott; former Netherlands defender Leonne Stentler; and an important discussion with Africa President of CONIFA, Justin Walley.

Also on the show, NWSL news and signings; Updates on SheBelieves Cup, Algarve Cup, Cypress Cup, and the inaugural Cup of Nations in Australia; and a recap of the Women’s Continental League Cup Final between Arsenal and Manchester City.

Rebekah Stott – A Women’s World Football Show exclusive interview with New Zealand Women’s National Team defender Rebekah Stott. The 3-time W-League Champion shares her experiences playing in leagues all over the world including her new team Avaldsnes, insights on playing for the Football Ferns, and more. (30′)
Follow Rebekah on Twitter @stotty_13.

Leonne Stentler – A fun and inspiring interview with former Dutch international Leonne Stentler. The former defender discusses highlights of her career, her inspirations, and what she is doing today to help change women’s sport and the world! (51′)
Follow Leonne on Twitter @lstent

Justin Walley – Justin Walley is back his new book “One Football. No Nets” and his new role as Africa President of the Confederation of Independent Football Associations (CONIFA), the international governing body for non-FIFA affiliated associations. (1:21’)
Follow Justin on Twitter @JustinWalley10.

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Photos/Logos Courtesy of: NZ Football Ferns

Original Broadcast Date: March 3, 2019

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Episode 141: Caity Heap, Júlia Belas

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 141 features exclusive interviews with AC Sparta Praha midfielder Caity Heap; From Terra Networks in Brazil, sports journalist Júlia Belas.

Also on the show, we break down the 2018/19 Westfield W-League Grand Final; The return of the International Champions Cup; Previews on SheBelieves Cup, Algarve Cup, Cypress Cup, and the inaugural Cup of Nations in Australia; And scores and reports from FA Women’s Cup and Frauen Bundesliga.

Caity Heap – A Women’s World Football Show exclusive interview with AC Sparta Praha midfielder and 3-time NCAA National Champion Caity Heap. The Texas native shares her experiences playing for Texas Tech, Houston Dash, and now for Sparta Praha in Prague. Plus, favorite memories over the years and taking on a new challenge in the Czech Republic.(9’)
Follow Caity on Twitter @caity_heap
Follow AC Sparta @ACSparta_Zeny

Júlia Belas – Entertainment and Sports Journalist Júlia Belas of Terra Networks in Brazil stops by for a report on the Brazil Women’s National Team. What can we expect from the team at the upcoming SheBelieves Cup, who are some of the younger players we should be watching, and how important is Marta and the success of the Seleção on the women’s game in Brazil? Júlia shares her insights. (47’)
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Photos/Logos Courtesy of: Sparta.cz

Original Broadcast Date: February 17, 2019

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Episode 140: Kate Longhurst, Cheryl Downes

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 140 features an exclusive interview with West Ham United midfielder and 2-time FAWSL champion Kate Longhurst; a special Australia report with TheWomensGame.com Editor Cheryl Downes.

Also on the show, a discussion about the recent move of the Seattle Reign FC and other compelling NWSL news; Christine Sinclair poised to break the all-time goal-scoring record and news from Canada training camp; a look at New Zealand Women’s National Team roster for Cup of Nations (including the return of Abby Erceg); FAWSL and W-League reports; and MORE!

Kate Longhurst – A Women’s World Football Show exclusive interview with West Ham United midfielder and 2-time FAWSL Champion Kate Longhurst. Kate shares what it’s like playing for the side she grew up rooting for, playing for Matt Beard, a few Cockney Rhyming, and more! (12:50’)
Follow Kate on Twitter @katelonghurst20
Follow West Ham Women @westhamwomen

Cheryl Downes – Writer and editor of TheWomensGame.com Cheryl Downes stops by for a report on the firing of Matilda’s Head Coach Alan Stajcic, the effects on the team, possible appointees and more. Also a look at the 2018/19 W-League season. (43’)
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Follow The Women’s Game @TheWomensGame

Listen to Patty discuss the beginnings of WWFShow, the state of women’s soccer, and more on Jason Broadwater’s On the Touchline podcast.

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Original Broadcast Date: January 31, 2019

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Episode 139: James Clarkson, Marc Skinner, Craig Hadley

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 139 features exclusive interviews with Houston Dash newly-appointed Head Coach James Clarkson; Birmingham City Women FC Sportswriter and Podcast Host Craig Hadley; and soundbites from Orlando Pride new Head Coach Marc Skinner.

Also on the show, a discussion and update on the firing of Australia Women’s National Team Head Coach Alen Stajcic; NWSL College Draft report, news, and signings; W-League update; and more!

James Clarkson – A Women’s World Football Show exclusive interview with newly-appointed Head Coach for the Houston Dash James Clarkson. (22′)
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Follow Houston Dash on Twitter @HoustonDash

Craig Hadley – Women’s football writer and host of Birmingham City Women FC fan podcast, Great Since 68. (51′)
Follow Craig on Twitter @craighadlee
Follow the podcast Great Since 68 on Twitter @GreatSince68
Listen to the Birmingham City Women FC fan podcast at Great Since 68 on iTunes.

Marc Skinner – Soundbites from Orlando Pride Head Coach Marc Skinner supplied by Orlando Pride.

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Photos/Logos Courtesy of: HoustonDynamo.com; Marc Skinner photos on our social feed by Mark Thor/Orlando Pride.

Original Broadcast Date: January 20, 2019

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Episode 138: Dominique Bond-Flasza, Megan Kelly Alexander, Jana Lange

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 138: Features interviews with Jamaica Women’s National Team defender Dominique Bond-Flasza; Yeovil Town Ladies Football Club defender Megan Kelly Alexander; and a special Frauen-Bundesliga report with German sportswriter Jana Lange.

Dominique Bond-Flasza
As one of the heroes of the 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championships, defender Dominique Bond-Flasza helped catapult the Jamaica Women’s National Team to the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France (the first ever Caribbean team to qualify). The Jamaican star shares her unique story of how growing up in Canada to a Jamaican mother and Polish father helped shape her career as an international footballer.

Now contributing her talents to PSV Vrouwen from Eindhoven in the Dutch Eredivisie league, Dominique gives us a glimpse into her experiences living and playing abroad, her hyper-competitive nature, what we can expect from Jamaica in the Women’s World Cup and more! We’re pulling back the curtain on the steely-eyed defender and you do not want to miss this revealing interview with Dominique Bond-Flasza! (4′)

Megan Kelly Alexander
Yeovil Town Ladies FC defender Megan Alexander stops by to talk about her career, experiences in the FAWSL, playing full-time, and more. Despite their place in the FAWSL standings, Yeovil Town LFC continues to raise the bar on women’s football in England. Megan shares insights on what makes this team so special, her thoughts on manager Lee Burch, and more. (37′)

Frauen-Bundesliga Report
Our friend, German sportswriter Jana Lange is back to give us a much-needed report on the first half of the Frauen-Bundesliga. How are top teams Wolfsburg and Bayern doing in the league? Is there room for SGS Essen, Potsdam, and Hoffenheim? And will we see Frankfurt return to form anytime soon. Jana is here with all the answers and more. Get out your language app out because we’re coming at you with some serious German! (56′)

PLUS…
A look at the recent USWNT roster; NWSL signings; Reports on W-League and FAWSL; the regrets of Sofia Huerta; and More!

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Photos/Logos Courtesy of: Jamaica Football Federation, PSV Vrouwen, Yeovil Town LFC

Original Broadcast Date: January 6, 2019

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