Episode 205: Jamie Levoy; Sydney Leroux

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 205 – Cal Storm Executive Director/Head Coach and Founding NWSL Team Investor Jamie Levoy; Angel City FC Forward Sydney Leroux

What does your favorite team mean to you? And how much do you invest in time, money, and passion? On this episode we explore how our teams define us as people and as a community with special guest California Storm Executive Director and Head Coach Jamie Levoy. We also hear from Angel City FC forward Sydney Leroux on coming back to LA, her own influence on community building, and more.

We also take a look at the 2022 Women’s European Championships group stage. And all the many Women’s World Cup qualifiers happening all over the world, including W Concacaf Championships, Copa América – Feminina, African Cup of Nations, OFC Women’s Nations Cup, and more!

Jamie Levoy
As Executive Director and Head Coach of WPSL team California Storm, Jamie Levoy knows that investing in a team means more than just writing a check. It’s working hard for players well-being, attention to detail when it comes to fan experience, and involvement in the community.

Jamie, along with other Northern California soccer influencers, is on a mission to bring an NWSL team to the Bay Area. You do not want to miss all the info Jamie reveals on this new venture and when we can expect another rival team in California. How big is the NWSL on the west coast and how big will it get? Jamie is here to give us a glimpse at the possibilities! (20′)

Sydney Leroux
There’s quite the homecoming for forward Angel City FC forward Sydney Leroux as she is welcomed back to the place she started her career at UCLA. We hear from Syd talk about coming back to LA, her role in the community, and more. (56′)

Episode Links:

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Photo Courtesy of California Storm

Original Broadcast Date: June 17, 2022

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Jamie Levoy and Lisa Goldberg (Angel City FC).

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Episode 118: Barnes, Andonovski, Pickett, Sermanni, Leroux, Zadorsky, Harvey

Episode 118: National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season 6 is here and Women’s World Football Show features interviews with Seattle Reign FC Defender Lauren Barnes and Head Coach Vlatko Andonovski; Orlando Pride Defender Carson Pickett; Double G Sports reporter Jayson Love; soundbites from the Orlando Pride’s Tom Sermanni, Sydney Leroux, Shelina Zadorsky, and from Utah Royals FC Head Coach Laura Harvey.

2018 NWSL Report

The sixth season of the NWSL has kicked off and Women’s World Football Show is packed with exclusive interviews and soundbites. First up, we hear from Seattle Reign FC Head Coach Vlatko Andonovski and star defender Lauren Barnes as they prepare for the season. The team recently played UCLA in a pre-season scrimmage in Southern California and Patty was there to record all the action. How is Vlatko preparing his team, what are his thoughts on the city and what does the future look like? He gives us the scoop. Plus we hear from SoCal native Barnes about her new coach and her recent experience playing and coaching in California. (Vlatko Andonovski 3:38′; Lauren Barnes 6:47′)

WWFShow post-game reporter Alana “AJ” Johnson returned to Orlando for the opening match against Utah Royals FC. Listen to AJ’s exclusive interview with new Pride defender and former Florida State Seminole Carson Pickett. Fresh off of a successful campaign at Brisbane Roar in the Westfield W-League, Carson chats with AJ about coming back home to play in Florida, her W-League experience and more! Plus, AJ brings us interesting soundbites from Orlando Pride Head Coach Tom Sermanni and members of his team Sydney Leroux, Defender Shelina Zadorsky. Plus, what happened with that ‘face interference’ call? We hear from Utah Royals FC Head Coach Laura Harvey on the controversial call that may have cost the her team 3 points. (Laura Harvey 28:33′; Sydney Leroux 30:50’; Shelina Zadorsky 32:10’; Carson Pickett 34:03’)

Sky Blue FC Report
Starting the 2017 NWSL season with a bye, Adam thought he’d give some ‘love’ to the New Jersey side by welcoming Double G Sports soccer writer Jayson Love to the show. Jayson gives us insight on this new-look Sky Blue squad with in-depth analysis. As a team in transition, how does SBFC match up in a league that’s fast and physical and packed with international stars? Adam and Jayson break it all down. (46:14′)
Follow Double G Sports on Twitter @DoubleGSports

Kenya
Yes, you read it right (we’re here for you World!). Recently the podcast duo of Oz and King took a trip to Kenya to explore the football culture in that country. Patty catches up with the guys to chat about their experience and observations of women’s football in Kenya. Don’t miss this exciting and interesting conversation as we delve into the depths of women’s soccer in this mysterious African country. (1:22:00)
Follow Oz and King on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Check out their first episode for the Kenya trip on their website.
Check out these other exciting Oz and King episodes:
Pia Sundhage Interview.
Victoria Sandell Svensson Interview.

Plus…
Adam chats about the impact of Manchester United’s entering of the FAWSL and gives us an update on FAWSL 1&2; The Christen Press saga continues; An in-depth look at upcoming 2018 CONCACAF Women’s Championship, CONCACAF Caribbean Women’s Qualifiers and CONCACAF Central America Women’s Qualifiers; Patty and Adam give their NWSL predictions; and MORE!!

Photos courtesy of: NWSL; Seattle Reign FC; Orlando Pride; Oz and King; Patricia La Bella

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.

Episode 115: Ariane Hingst, Cheryl Downes, Lisa Durel

Episode 115: Women’s World Football Show welcomes 2-time Women’s World Cup Champion, former German defender Ariane Hingst; Editor of The Women’s Game (Australia) Cheryl Downes; and from Women’s Soccer France Lisa Durel.

Ariane Hingst began her football journey with a ball at her feet as a youngster in Berlin. From then, she has grown into one of the most decorated women footballers of our time. Patty sits down with the footballing icon in an exclusive interview direct from VfL Wolfsburg training camp.

As the third-most capped player on the German Women’s National Team, Ariane was and still is a great contributor to the success of women’s football in Germany. As a player, Ariane achieved unparalleled accomplishments including 4-time UEFA Euro Champion, 3-time Olympic Bronze Medal winner, and 2-time Women’s World Cup champion. Now, as assistant coach at VfL Wolfsburg, the affable former defender is still impacting the game in the Fruen-Bundesliga.

In this interview, Ariane shares her many experiences as a player, her club years in the W-League, how she landed at Wolfsburg and the secret behind the team’s recent successes, why the German style is so sought after by internationals and more! Don’t miss this interview with one of the great footballers of our time!
Follow Ariane on Twitter @AriHingst
(9:00’)

Westfield W-League Round-Up
Cheryl Downes, Editor-in-Chief at TheWomensGame.com, stops by to review the 2017/18 W-League season. Patty thought the season was a blast…but why does Cheryl disagree? We find this out and more, including… What were some of the big surprises, highlights, and low-lights of the season? Which player and coach stood out among the crowd? Plus… How can women’s soccer in Australia continue to grow while competing with more popular sports? Cheryl breaks it down for us!
Follow Cheryl on Twitter @ChicasFootball
(35:00’)

Football France
Lisa Durel, founder of Women’s Soccer France is back to update us on all things French Women’s National Football Team and recent happenings in Division 1 Féminine. Adam and Lisa take on the tough subjects facing Les Bleues as the SheBelieves Cup defending champions head into the upcoming cycle. Where does the national team stand at the moment with the Women’s World Cup around the corner and what pressure are they facing as hosts? Plus, there’s another American at Olympique Lyonnais! How does Morgan Brian fit in and will she be healthy enough to help her French side win another UEFA Champions League trophy? Lisa answers the tough questions!
Follow Lisa on Twitter @CaptainWoSoFr
(1:06:00’)

Plus…
Updates from the Frauen-Bundesliga, FAWSL 1&2, Westfield W-League semifinals, and off-season news from NWSL. We Also take a look at U.S. Soccer’s new president Carlos Cordeiro, what’s next for Hope Solo and MORE!!!

Photos Courtesy of: @AriHingst; Women’s Soccer France; Westfield W-League

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.

Episode 47: Abby Wambach, Sydney Leroux, Sarah Hallett

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 47 features exclusive interviews with USWNT forwards Abby Wambach and Sydney Leroux.

Join Women’s World Football show as we take a spin around the World Cup groups. We hear from USA star strikers Abby Wambach and Sydney Leroux. Why do these team roomies both seem so relaxed heading into the biggest tournament of their lives? We’ll find out and more with these two exclusive interviews.

Did someone say Groups?
As the Women’s World Cup group stages wind down, WWFShow take a good look at the dominators, the undistinguished, and self-destructors. We take you through all the groups with honest intervention.

USA Report Card
And speaking of intervention, we bring in our WWFShow resident blogger, Sarah Hallett to grade the USA’s performance so far. Are they top of the class or dunces? We’ll find out. Check out Sarah’s blog at WWFShow on Tumblr.

Plus…
No Schmidt-bits, no Kate Gill rant, and no theme songs! That’s what happens when Patty is under the weather and Adam is polishing off his second case of cheap beer.

Fade out music by The Byrds

Original Broadcast Date: June 14, 2015

Episode 15A: International Preview Special

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 15A is a special mid-week surprise, featuring previews of 2015 Women’s World Cup qualifiers around the world.

Women’s World Football Show crashes the party with a mid-week international match preview show!

As the countdown begins on the Women’s World Cup in 2015, qualifiers are commencing. The big clash this week is between England and Ukraine. Adam gives his views on the match and tells us what England has to do to move on to the next level of qualifiers.

It’s just a friendly… or is it? Canada and USA meet in Winnipeg for a good old fashion throw-down. No matter who loses this grudge match, there could be consequences. Patty fills us in on the rosters, player match-ups and wait… how many goals does Sydney Leroux have?

Plus lots of seagulls and barking dogs! What more could wake you from your mid-week slumber?!

Original Broadcast Date: May 7, 2014

Episode 14: CoCo Goodson, Solo, Lloyd, Stokes, Sanderson

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 14 features an exclusive interview with Sky Blue FC defender CoCo Goodson; Plus sound bites with USWNT stars Sydney Leroux, Hope Solo, Carli Lloyd & interim head coach, Jill Ellis; and press conference conversations with Lionesses head coach Mark Sampson and players Demi Stokes and Lianne Sanderson.

Women’s World Football Show celebrates the opening of the NWSL season with special guest – Sky Blue FC defender (& former Anteater), CoCo Goodson!

Big changes on the horizon for the US Women’s National Team as Patty & Adam debate the sacking of head coach Tom Sermanni. We’ll have reactions from Sydney Leroux, Hope Solo, Carli Lloyd & interim coach, Jill Ellis. Also a lot of nothing from US Soccer president, Sunil Gulati.

It’s a new dawn in Europe as qualifiers get underway for WWC2015. Adam elbowed his way into the England press conference & got a few sound bites from head coach Mark Sampson & players Demi Stokes & Lianne Sanderson.

The NWSL kicks off a new season with a few changes and a new team. Adam gives his predictions & Patty tells you why he’s wrong.

Adam gives us his reviews & previews on the FA Cup & Patty reviews the new US Soccer home kit.

Don’t blink or you might miss something… & you wouldn’t want to be blindsided!

Original Broadcast Date: April 12, 2014