Episode 34: Carli Lloyd

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 34 features an exclusive interview with USWNT midfielder Carli Lloyd; Plus Steel City FC GM Steph Harrison.

Women’s World Football Show welcomes 2-time Olympic gold medal winner Carli Lloyd! USA’s top-scoring midfielder took a break from USWNT training camp in California to chat with Patty about everything from her fitness leading up to the World Cup to her thoughts on the NWSL. In this highly personal interview, Carli gives us an inside look at her “hard-as-nails” image and why we should never judge a book by it’s cover. Plus, does the steely-eyed goal scorer cry at movies? You’ll have to listen to find out!

Steel City FC
If there’s a new team in Pittsburgh, you know Adam is on it! The Pitts-obsessed Englishman visits with the wunderkind behind the newest WPSL team, GM Steph Harrison. Discover how one vision to bring women’s soccer to the City of Champions has become a reality. Support Steel City FC by following them on Twitter @SteelCityFC and visit their website at SteelCityFC.com.

Cyprus Cup and FA Cup
WWFShow breaks down the equally-matched groups at this year’s Cyprus Cup. If you don’t know what’s going on in Cyprus, we’ll get you up to speed. Also, the latest and greatest news on the upcoming Women’s FA Cup match-ups. Will Doncaster get stung this weekend by the London Bees? Adam will be buzzing around the scene.

Plus…
Updates on upcoming international friendlies, a recap of the Four-Nation’s Cup in China, Adam lets us know how to cope with a Sophie Schmidt-less NWSL, Barry plays the drums and more!

And all this Hope Solo business is making us feel kind of… deflated.

Fade-Out Music by Green Day.

Original Broadcast Date: January 24, 2015

Episode 33: Veronica Perez

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 33 features an exclusive interview Mexico Women’s National Team striker Veronica Pérez; Plus an Australia update with Aussie sports journalist Cheryl Downes.

Veronica Pérez is in the house! Women’s World Football Show welcomes the talented and intensely focused midfielder as she shares with us her journey from growing up in Northern California to her very important role on the Mexico Women’s National Team.

“V” (as Patty calls her without permission) also discusses how she came to play for Mexico, growing the women’s game in that country, and a few of her favorite memories on the pitch, as well as what she thinks of the NWSL and her club-team the Washington Spirit. So call all your amigos y familiares and tell them about this great interview!

Cheryl Downes is back to discuss the latest happenings in Australia. How did Canberra United snatch the W-League championship from Perth Glory and what are the Matilda’s doing as they waltz up to the 2015 Women’s World Cup!

All this and a look at the NWSL College Draft, the league’s new commissioner, as well as a roundup of player movement in the FAWSL… so far!

We guarantee a Paws-itively doggone good time for everyone!

Told you Adam was wearing a dog suit!

Music by Los Lobos and Men at Work.

Original Broadcast Date: January 11, 2015

Episode 32: Katie Hume, Chris Lopez, Sarah Coutts

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 32 celebrates 2014 by turning the mic over to football fans from all over the world, including: Katie Hume, Chris Lopez, and Sarah Coutts.

American Outlaw Chris Lopez shows his support for USWNT.

First up is the Queen of the Player Selfie – Katie Hume from England. Then we get a behind-the-scenes look at The American Outlaws with California Chapter 18 member Chris Lopez. Finally, an inspiring interview from Scotland with Chelsea’s favorite fan Sarah Coutts.

Katie and Christen Press show us why selfies don’t have to be boring.

A year-end special wouldn’t be complete without a list of highlights of the year from clubs and countries around the world, as well as a replay of our favorite interviews of the year featuring Patty’s chat with USWNT forward Amy Rodriguez and Adam’s Cyprus Q&A with (who else?) Sophie Schmidt.

Plus a preview of some of the exciting things in store for 2015!

Sarah poses with one of her favorite players, Claire Rafferty of Chelsea Ladies.

Important website links:
American Outlaws
30,000 Miles To Canada

Connect with our guests on Twitter:
@katiemurillo
@AO_Modesto
@SarahC4552

Music by USA Soccer Songs Fans and Little Rascals (don’t judge).

Original Broadcast Date: December 27, 2014

Episode 30A: Girls on the Ball, Heather Carroll

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 30A features takes a look back on the 2014 FAWSL season with interviews with Girls on the Ball Rachel O’Sullivan and Sophie Downey; and blogger Heather Carroll.

Women’s World Football Show takes a look back at the 2014 FA WSL season!

Top flight women’s football bloggers Girls on the Ball (aka Rachel and Sophie) drop in to discuss the ups and downs of Birmingham City Ladies, Bristol Academy Women, and Arsenal Ladies FC.

Patty interviews Adam and gets his expert analysis on Manchester City Women, Notts County Ladies, Everton Ladies and Chelsea Ladies FC.

Then to wrap up the show, football writer Heather Carroll of Liverpool Ladies Fans blog gives us her recap of the team’s championship season.

Many great things happened in the English league this past season and only Women’s World Football Show gives you all the important info, thoughtful insight and complete recap of the season.

Music by Rihanna.

Original Broadcast Date: December 7, 2014

Episode 30: Sophie Schmidt, John Herdman, Mark Sampson

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 30 features an exclusive interview with Canada Women’s National Team midfielder Sophie Schmidt and head coach John Herdman; sound bites from England Lionesses manager Mark Sampson; W-League update by Aussie sports journalist Cheryl Downes; Alana “AJ” Johnson interviews Boston University captain Jamie Turchi.

After a very special intro by a certain co-host’s favorite player, Adam breaks down the recent Germany vs. England friendly at Wembley… and also just breaks down. Our hosts go over the good, the meh and the hopeful of this historic event. Plus we hear from England’s head-coach Mark Sampson.

Women’s World Football Show invades the space of Canada vs. Sweden at a recent closed-door match. Patty chats with Canadian midfielder Sophie Schmidt about her recent successes, life on the road, social media and also about Adam Barlow. Coach John Herdman shares an update on Diana Matheson, his thoughts on Tom Sermanni and tells us what he thinks about Sophie Schmidt. Plus a recap of the two friendlies and more Sophie!

Sweden & Canada sing their national anthems at a recent closed-door match in California.

As Australia’s Westfield W-League is heading into playoff-mode, Cheryl Downes from The Women’s Game stops by to give us the low-down from Down-Under (that’s a lot of downs!). If you want to get up to speed on the league before the regular season ends, then you don’t want to miss this!

Alana “AJ” Johnson reports from Beantown, where Boston University took on Northeastern and a great interview with the Terrier’s Jamie Turchi.

More updates and news from women’s football throughout the world, as well as a report on the folding of the LA Blues SC.

Music by Men at Work and Pilot.

Original Broadcast Date: November 30, 2014

Episode 29: Kate Gill

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 29 features an exclusive interview with Australia striker Kate Gill; Plus Texas A&M defender Meghan Streight and University of Kentucky forward Stuart Pope; and Prince Edward Island youth soccer spoksperson Susan Dieghan.

Women’s World Football Show welcomes the Matilda’s all-time leading goal scorer and Perth Glory FC striker Kate Gill! The Aussie international gives us an inside look at the Glory women and what has made them the best team in the W-League this season.

As one of the most skillful female goal-scorers of our time, Kate gives us a glimpse into what her Matilda goal-scoring record means to her as a player and as a person, growing up an Everton fan, her discovery of football and more.

England Update
Did you know over 55,000 fans will be rocking Wembley this month for the England vs Germany friendly?! Adam previews the upcoming match with a look at Mark Sampson’s squad, as well as valuable viewing information.

SEC Women’s Soccer Championship
Postgame Gator Alana “AJ” Johnson stops by to chat about the SEC Women’s Championship with two great interviews: Texas A&M star defender Meghan Streight and University of Kentucky forward Stuart Pope. If you don’t know much about women’s collegiate soccer, then you’ll want to get educated with “WWFShow College Soccer 101.”

Plus your ~~crusty~~ trusty co-hosts recap CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers and European Champions League qualifiers.

And finally, Adam takes us to Prince Edward Island in Canada to talk grassroots football with Susan Dieghan. Learn about the great things they’re doing to help grow women’s soccer through youth camps and women’s coaching programs.

Oh and did we mention Kate Gill?!

Music by Men at Work and Colin Hay.

Original Broadcast Date: November 16, 2014.

Episode 27: Randy Waldrum, Tobin Heath, Nick Cushing, Steph Houghton

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 27 features postgame interviews with Trinidad & Tobago head coach Randy Waldrum and USWNT midfielder Tobin Heath; Plus sound bites from Manchester City head coach Nick Cushing and striker Steph Houghton; and Arsenal Ladies head coach Pedro Losa; and a W-League report from Aussie reporter Cheryl Downes.

Underdogs are the new heroes as Women’s World Football Show highlights Women’s World Cup 2015 qualifiers and championships from around the world!

Randy Waldrum, Tobin Heath
Small nations like Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and Costa Rica are making names for themselves at CONCACAF. On the other side of the pitch, the two powerhouses USA and Mexico are battling the devil within. Our own Alana “Postgame Gator” Johnson was in Chicago for the matches and came back with interviews from T&T Head Coach Randy Waldrum and USA’s cheeky midfielder Tobin Heath.

Tournament Reviews
The African nations have Canada on their minds as they compete in the CAF TN Mobile 9th African Women’s Championship in Namibia. Patty and Adam take a look at this warrior-like competition where the top three teams will solidify their place among the best at the Women’s World Cup 2015.

The FAWSL has wrapped up and crowned a surprising champion that had one blue team seeing red! Adam guides us through the last days of the 2014 season!

Nick Cushing, Steph Houghton
David takes down Goliath in the 2014 Continental Cup! Adam and Barry traveled to London to witness the un-crowning and came back with interviews from Manchester City Women’s Football Club head coach Nick Cushing and captain Steph Houghton, as well as Arsenal Ladies’ new coach Pedro Losa.

W-League Report
There’s an underdog down under in the Westfield W-League and our good friend Cheryl Downes stops by to give us all the juicy details on Perth Glory’s recent rise to excellence. Patty interrogates Cheryl on the best and worst of the season so far; which American has taken the league by storm; the good deeds of Amy Jackson; and what’s really going on with Lisa De Vanna. All this and more!

A short preview of the upcoming Canada vs Japan friendly, gives Adam the perfect link to gush over Sophie Schmidt’s new website (2 minutes and that’s it!!).

Music by Ringo Starr, Men at Work and Blackmore’s Night.

Original Broadcast Date: October 19, 2014.

Episode 23: Beverly Goebel

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 23 features an exclusive interview with Seattle Reign FC striker Beverly Goebel. Sound bites from: Reign head coach Laura Harvey and midfielder Keelin Winters; Washington Spirit head coach Mark Parsons and forward Diana Matheson; England head coach Mark Sampson and forwards Toni Duggan and Lianne Sanderson; and Wales Women’s National Team head coach Jarmo Matikainen.

Walt Disney once said, “Dreams do come true if you have the courage to pursue them.”

And that’s a sentiment that runs throughout this episode.

On this week’s show, we hear from players, coaches and whole teams who have traveled different paths to chase their dreams. Despite coming from different parts of the world, they all have one thing in common – They’ve found the courage to ‘do’ leading them to a place on the podium of success.

Beverly Goebel
Patty brings you an exclusive interview with Seattle Reign FC midfielder Beverly Goebel, who had to travel halfway around the world and back again to find her dreams fulfilled… and she’s far from finished.

Adam gives us a full report on the recent Women’s World Cup qualifier between England and Wales where one courageous team will make the trek to Canada for next summer’s Women’s World Cup.

A few others joining us:

Seattle Reign FC head coach Laura Harvey and midfielder Keelin Winters
Washington Spirit head coach Mark Parsons and forward Diana Matheson
England Women’s National team head coach Mark Sampson, forwards Toni Duggan and Lianne Sanderson
Wales Women’s National Team head coach Jarmo Matikainen

Plus a look at what’s happening in the NWSL post-season, USWNT v Switzerland recap and U20 Women’s World Cup Final.

Adam has had one dream come true and it’s a great sign! Oh yes, and a SchmidtBit.

Original Broadcast Date: August 23, 2014.

Episode 22: Sammy Jo Prudhomme

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 22 features an exclusive interview with USC goalkeeper Sammy Jo Prudhomme; Plus post-game comments from Lionesses Fran Kirby, Fara Williams, Jordan Nobbs, and head coach Mark Sampson.

On this week’s show it’s all about the young guns! Fran Kirby talks about her England debut, USC goalkeeper Sammy Jo Prudhomme chats about her incredible season with the 2014 USL W-League Champion LA Blues SC, and the best Under-20 teams from around the world are showcased.

Also on deck are Mark Sampson, Fara Williams and Jordy Nobbs as Adam eavesdrops on the England Women’s National Team press conference after their sterling win against Sweden.

Turf Wars Part 2! It’s the story that never dies! Kept alive by Wambach & Associates… and oh yes – Patty.

Also WWFShow brings you all there is to know about FAWSL, NWSL and all those warm and fuzzy teams (and one not-so) playing in the U20 Women’s World Cup up in Canada! Plus plenty of Sophie, Barry and other Adam-obsessions.

Original Broadcast Date: August 10, 2014.

Episode 21A: Sandra Prusina, Girls on the Ball

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 21A is a special episode taking an in-depth look at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup with Canada sports journalist Sandra Prusina and from Girls on the Ball Rachel O’Sullivan and Sophie Downey.

Women’s World Football Show takes an in-depth look at the 2014 FIFA Under 20 Women’s World Cup. Join Adam and Patty as they go over the groups, teams and players to watch.

Plus Adam dazzles us with his Canadian trivia knowledge, Patty learns how to pronounce Moncton and who knew peanut butter was invented in Montreal?!

Check out Sandra’s blog Northern Kick and the Girls on the Ball website!

Original Broadcast Date: August 8, 2014.