Episode 103 of Women’s World Football Show welcomes Australia Women’s National Team forwards Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr; USWNT stars Casey Short and Christen Press; and head coaches Alen Stajcic (Australia) and Jill Ellis (USA). Also, special guest Ethan King, founder of CharityBall.org.
Australia Women’s National Soccer Team winger Caitlin Foord recently took time out of the Tournament of Nations to sit down and talk with us about her young Matilda’s team, her experiences playing in Japan, and her future in the W-League (and maybe a return to the NWSL?). A fan-favorite in both Australia and USA, Caitlin shares her thoughts on the tournament as a whole, how much better Australia can be, looking forward to Women’s World Cup 2019 and more! (8:43)
Sam Kerr
As one of the most exciting players in the women’s game today, Sam Kerr is lighting the pitch on fire for both club and country. The young striker gives us insight on her most recent success, the advantages of playing in the NWSL, the growth of the Matilda’s and more. Plus… Just what is she eating for breakfast these days? Sam gives us the scoop and much more! (25:28)
Casey Short
These are changing times for the US Women’s National Team and Casey Short is a big part of that transition. The feisty defender takes us back to her most challenging days and what she had to do to fight to get all the way to the national team! Also, the Chicago native shares her thoughts on the new diversity of the USWNT and what it means to be a role model. Casey also gives us some insight on the emergence of the Chicago Red Stars. Join us in getting to know this rising star! (1:04:49)
Christen Press
Playing in Carson, CA is always a homecoming for Christen Press and she tells us why it never gets old to come back home. The SoCal native also brings us up to date on the changing tide of the USWNT and her role on this team in transition. Also, which of her USA teammates is she feeling the most chemistry with these days? CP23 tells us this and a whole lot more! (1:09:30)
Alen Stajcic and Jill Ellis
Australian WNT Head Coach Alen Stacjic lead his team to it’s first tournament title since 2010. While an international friendly, ToN2017 solidified the Aussies as a world power in women’s soccer. Stajcic takes us through the journey of the team and how much better he knows they can be. While still very young, the core of his team has been together a long time and they’re looking forward to Women’s World Cup in 2019 and so are we! (31:45)
On the other end of the spectrum, USA head coach Jill Ellis speaks to the media about the transitions of her team. It’s a ‘process’ and that process starts here and now, running head-first into 2019. In this candid press conference, Jill explains why she’s doing some of the things she’s doing… and why she’s not going to make the mistakes that were made in the past. (1:00:00)
Ethan King
Founder of CharityBall.org, Ethan King tells his story about creating a unique charity that brings new, quality soccer balls to underprivileged kids all over the world. Ethan tells us how we can be part of the change. Visit CharityBall.org; Follow on Twitter @TeamCharityBall and donate to Ethan’s recent campaign. (1:17:38)
UEFA Women’s EURO 2017
Adam takes us through the UEFA Women’s EURO’s – the highlights, lowlights, surprises and what happened to England?? All that and more!
Original Broadcast Date: August 7, 2017
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promotion to the FAWSL 1, the future of Northern Ireland WNT and the path she paved for herself to get to the top. The young striker made her senior international debut at age 15, claiming Northern Ireland Women’s Premier League Player of the Year in 2010/2012 and Top Goal Scorer 2011/2012. At 18, Simone made the move to Everton in 2013 and now is one of the veterans on the squad, riding the wave from relegation to promotion and beyond.
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up is 2-time Olympic bronze medalist Sophie Schmidt. For the past two years, Sophie has been playing football for German club FFC Frankfurt in the Frauen-Bundesliga. The affable Winnipeg native took time to chat with Adam before traveling from Germany to Canada for upcoming friendlies for the national team.
appearance on the show!) Always the player’s advocate, Kate is still making an impact as a Player Relations Executive for the PFA, Australia’s football player’s union. The W-League 2-time Golden Boot winner (remember all those great Perth Glory days?!!), took time out of her busy traveling schedule to talk about her work in the PFA and what it means for women footballers throughout the world.
Jessica Fishlock stepped out of her comfort zone at the age of 19, leaving her Cardiff City home to conquer the world. And she’s never looked back. As the only Welsh player male or female with 100 caps for the Wales National Team, Jess has set the standard for success in women’s football and beyond. In 2017 Jess played for & coached Melbourne City FC to its second consecutive W-League win. Soon after she was on her way to the USA to play her fifth season with Seattle Reign FC in the NWSL (one of six leagues she’s represented in her decade-long career).
better to get on the show than dangerous striker Nadia Lawrence! The Welsh international has been a huge part of the Yeovil success story and shares her experiences with the newly promoted team. What does the promotion mean to the team as a whole? How does WSL 1 compare with WSL 2? And what’s it like to be a role model in the fan-friendly town? Nadia gives us all the answers and more!
A soccer prodigy growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, Rose Lavelle became an All-American at University of Wisconsin-Madison, made her way up through the ranks of the U.S. Women’s National Team youth squads, and received her first cap with the USA full squad in March, 2017 (where she was named Player of the Match).
best goalkeepers in the NWSL and Adrianna Franch is continuing that legacy. The first-ever goalkeeper to be drafted into the NWSL in 2013, Adrianna understands what it takes to be successful and the work-ethic involved. The Kansas native shares what she learned from playing in Norway and also what she’s taking away from Thorns goalkeeping coach Nadine Angerer (“The best goalkeeper to ever play”).
future. After reminiscing about some of his favorite memories from the 2012 Olympics to the recent Cyprus Cup, Tony shares strategies for further developing the Ferns heading into the 2019 Women’s World Cup.
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Ella is back and better than ever! The fan-favorite footballer updates us on her massive success at FC Rosengård in the Damallsvenskan League in Sweden. Ella also shares her thoughts on football in Sweden, her continuing growth in the game and the opportunities playing and living abroad has offered. With 14 goals in 21 games in 2016, Ella is proving herself to be a goal-scoring threat. What has led to this dramatic role change and what does the future hold for the affable soccer star? Ella gives us the insider scoop.
FAWSL and England
that’s Girls on the Ball! Sophie stops by to give us a look back on FAWSL 1&2 in 2016. Who were the stars of the league and what were some of the biggest matches and moments? And with big changes on the horizon, what does the future look like for both leagues? Sophie lays it all out for us. Plus, a look back on the England squad and insight into what 2017 holds for the team.
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