Episode 155: Rianna Jarrett, Louise Quinn, Kieran Crowley

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 155 features exclusive interviews with Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team Players Wexford Youths Striker Rianna Jarrett and Arsenal WFC Defender Louise Quinn; plus Irish author Kieran Crowley.

Despite being established over 45 years ago, the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Football Team has yet to qualify for a major tournament. However, there is hope on the horizon for women’s football in Ireland as the national team prepares to qualify for the UEFA Women’s European Championships 2021.

With the hiring of new manager Vera Pauw and talented young stars, the future is as bright as ever in Ireland. Another positive sign that women’s football is taking off in Ireland is the growing popularity of the Women’s National League (WNL) and it’s bright young star, our featured guest, Rianna Jarrett.

Also, featured on this episode is a special appearance by Rep. of Ireland star defender Louise Quinn! Plus, Irish author and women’s football advocate Kieran Crowley. And, a bonus snippet from Alana “AJ” Johnson’s interview with Megan Campbell from 2014.

It’s a New Day for women’s football in Ireland and it starts Right Now!

Rianna Jarrett

The phenom from Wexford has suffered her share of disappointing injuries over the course of her short 25 years. But one thing is for sure, Rianna Jarrett never let those injuries define her or dictate her future.

In this exclusive interview, Rianna discusses her resilience to return to the game she’s loved since her youth. Also, the young star shares stories of her childhood, the exciting experience of playing against the USA in front of 37,000 people, the state of women’s football in Ireland, and so much more!

If you’re looking for a young Irish player to root for heading into the UEFA Women’s Euro qualifiers, Rianna Jarrett is that player. (16’)

Follow Rianna Jarrett on Twitter @RiannaJarrett and on Instagram @riannajarrett.

Louise Quinn

One of the biggest names on the Rep. of Ireland WNT, Arsenal WFC defender Louise Quinn talks with us about the upcoming UEFA Women’s Euro qualifiers, how women’s football is growing in Ireland, what we can do to help that growth, the upcoming FAWSL season, and more! (49′)

Follow Louise on Twitter @louise_quinn4 and on Instagram @louisequinn4.

Kieran Crowley

Irish author and women’s football advocate Kieran Crowley discusses his novel The Mighty Dynamo, youth football in Ireland, the influence of women’s football in his book, and more! (39’)

Follow Kieran on Twitter @KMarkCrowley

Learn more about The Mighty Dynamo at Facebook.com/MightyDynamo and order your copy on Amazon.

Read an excerpt from Chapter One of The Mighty Dynamo: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250079244

Links:
Listen to Alana “AJ” Johnson’s interview with Megan Campbell from Episode 31.

Listen to Patty’s interview with Steph Roche from Episode 43.

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Photo Courtesy of: Wexford Youths Women

Original Broadcast Date: September 22, 2019

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Chris Lopez, Ilyanna Guitierez of US Soccer, Kieran Crowley, and Alana “AJ” Johnson.

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Episode 45: Vero Boquete, Perez, Rampone, Johnston, Harris

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 45 features an exclusive interview with Spanish midfielder Vero Boquete (conducted by German sports journalist Jana Lange); Plus Mexico WNT striker Veronica Perez; USWNT defenders Christie Rampone and Julie Johnston; and Doncaster Rover Belles head coach Glen Harris.

FFC Frankfurt has just won the 2015 UEFA Women’s Champions League and we hear from their star forward Vero Boquete! Our friend and German sports journalist Jana Lange is back from Berlin with a full report.

Jana chatted with Vero about the Championship match, her plans on the future, what it means to be part of the first Spanish team to go to the Women’s World Cup, and more!

Plus a look at the top teams in the Bundesliga, a German National Team update, and more!

USA vs. Mexico
Patty and WWFShow blogger Sarah Hallett visited StubHub Center for the USA vs. Mexico friendly and shouldered their way to the front of the media mix zone for some great interviews. We hear from our friend Veronica Perez who chats about the match and what Mexico needs to do to advance out of their group at World Cup. We hear from 5-time Women’s World Cup attendee Christie Rampone and first-timer Julie Johnston. The seasoned veteran and upstart young gun give us two defensive perspectives on the footballing life and the World Cup. Plus, what’s so different about USA head coach Jill Ellis?

Doncaster vs. Reading
Adam traveled to Doncaster for the Reading match-up and gives a full report on the surprising result. And to get a really good look at the Donny Belles, our English host chats with head coach Glen Harris, who gives us his frank assessment of the team and the league. Plus, a look up and down the table.

NWSL Roundup
Week 7 is in the books for the NWSL, and we’ve got all the scoop on the teams, their standings and how they’re making due without their national team players.

Fade out music by Clark Beckham

Original Broadcast Date: May 24, 2015

Episode 43: Stephanie Roche

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 43 features an exclusive interview with Republic of Ireland forward Stephanie Roche; Jordan Sports Journalist Waleed Abu Nada; and Girls Talk Footy editor Kehinde.

Women’s World Football Show welcomes Republic of Ireland’s Stephanie Roche! One of the most popular strikers in the women’s game today, Stephanie tells of her remarkable journey from the Dublin suburbs to the Lone Star State of Texas.

The formidable forward gives us insight on the Irish team, what she thinks of the NWSL, and her thoughts on building a women’s league in Ireland.

If all you know of Stephanie is from a certain viral video, then you only know a fraction about this amazing footballer!
Warning: Listening to this interview may cause a sudden desire to wear an unusual amount of green and a strong urge to roll around in a field of clover!

Check out Steph Roche’s FIFA Puska’s nominated goal!

Jordan
Sports journalist Waleed Abu Nada stops by to give us some much-needed insight on women’s football in Jordan. In a region that doesn’t get much attention, Jordan is one of the most progressive countries in the Middle East when it comes to women’s football. Waleed gives us a fascinating look at how Jordan is breaking new ground and paving the way for other Middle Eastern countries to follow.

Ivory Coast
Our friend Kehinde of Girls Talk Footy is back to preview the Women’s World Cup-bound African teams. This week we’re taking a look at the debutantes of Ivory Coast. How will The Female Elephants do in their first intercontinental tournament? Who’s the player to watch? And can these underdogs make it out of a group with Germany and Finland? Kehinde gives us all we need to know and more!

NWSL and FAWSL 1&2
Patty and Adam break down the weekend’s games from across the ponds. There are surprises in both leagues this season, so you don’t want to miss these interesting and always entertaining reports.

WSNET
Our friends at WSNET are bidding to the Aviva Community Fund for grant funds to run a Female Fitness Fortnight (#FFF) next September. This is a huge opportunity for women’s sport, fitness AND WSNet. So give them your vote!
See the project on the Aviva Community Fund.
Vote here – https://community-fund.aviva.co.uk/voting/project/view/2561/

Fade out music by U2

Original Broadcast Date: May 10, 2015.