Episode 201: Alex Morgan, Ali Riley, Sophia Smith, Emily Fox, Casey Stoney

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 201 – Alex Morgan, Ali Riley, Sophia Smith, Emily Fox

The women’s game is vibing all over the world – and boy do we need it!

Regardless of where you are, you’ve probably been enjoying a women’s soccer tournament. Women’s football is on display in places like the USA, England, Ireland, Spain, Africa, Mexico, Asia – just to name a few.

On this episode, we take a spin around the world to check in on everything from the inaugural Arnold Clark Cup Competition in England to the Concacaf W championships to the Algarve Cup, SheBelieves, and more!

And searching for those good vibes we need so desperately in today’s crazy world. We find them at the USWNT camp with head coach Vlatko Andonovski and young stars Sophia Smith and Emily Fox.

Plus, we sneak into a few California training camps (the perfect place to find those good vibrations!), as we hear from San Diego Wave FC forward Alex Morgan and head coach Casey Stoney. Then we head north to LA to catch up with Angel City defender Ali Riley and head coach Freya Coombe.

Vlatko Andonovski – 11’

Emily Fox – 12’

Sophia Smith – 13’

Freya Coombe – 32’

Ali Riley – 36’

Casey Stoney – 44’

Alex Morgan – 47’

 

Episode Links:

Concacaf Women’s Championship Qualifications – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_CONCACAF_W_Championship_qualification

Arnold Clark Cup – https://www.arnoldclarkcup.com/

SheBelievesCup – https://www.ussoccer.com/shebelieves/cup

Don’t miss Patty’s new YouTube Show Mission California

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Image by: Patricia La Bella

Original Broadcast Date: February 28, 2022

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Aaron Heifitz at US Soccer, Lisa Goldberg and Amy Chastain at Angel City FC, Noah Gold at San Diego Wave FC.

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

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Episode 180: Lindsey Horan, Abby Dahlkemper, Lynn Williams, Sophia Smith

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 180 features soundbites from US Women’s National Team Players Lindsey Horan, Sophia Smith, Lynn Williams and Abby Dahlkemper

With the COVID pandemic still raging and the USA presidential elections, it’s an interesting (and STRESSFUL) time in the world. Thank goodness for women’s football! On this episode we catch up with international news and hear from some of the best players in the world – US Women’s National Team stars Lindsey Horan, Abby Dahlkemper, Lynn Williams and Sophia Smith

USWNT Players

The US Women’s National Team conducted camp recently in Colorado. We hear from Lindsey Horan, Abby Dahlkemper, Lynn Williams and young phenom Sophia Smith. All the players took to ZOOM to take questions from the media. Listen in as Lindsey and Abby D talk about their new roles as veterans on the team; Lynn shares her thoughts on being a role model; and Sophia gives us a glimpse into the mind of a rookie playing along side World Cup Champions, and so much more!

Here’s the order and times they appear:

Sophia Smith – 13’

Lindsey Horan – 21’

Abby Dahlkemper – 37’’

Lynn Williams – 46’’

Plus, we take a look at the 2021 UEFA Women’s Euro qualifiers; new international head coach appointees; and more!

 

Episode Links:

Listen to Lindsey Horan’s exclusive on Episode 65 of Women’s World Football Show

Read about Republic of Ireland’s heartbreaking loss against Ukraine in the Euros

Read more about the UEFA Women’s Euros 2021

 

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Photos by: Patricia La Bella

Original Broadcast Date: November 7, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by US Soccer

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’)

Follow @season_zine on Twitter

Visit the SEASON zine website

Episode Links:

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

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

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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

Episode Links:

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

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

Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and it’s audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.