Episode 196: Amy Sayer

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 196 – Featuring Amy Sayer, Australia Women’s National Team and Stanford University Midfielder

The last time Amy Sayer was on our show was in 2018 when she was only 16-years old. Now all grown up and attending Stanford University in California, Amy is really making a name for herself in D1 soccer for the acclaimed university.

Amy Sayer

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Amy Sayer came up through the national team youth system, playing for the U17 and U20 Australia Women’s National Team. Starting academy play at only 11-years old, Amy was picked up by Canberra United of the W-League at just 14-years old. She then joined her hometown team Sydney FC before making her senior Matilda debut at Tournament of Nations in 2018 against Japan.

After graduating high school, Amy brought her game to America where she’s playing and studying at Stanford University. Now she’s embracing American culture (yes she has a hunting license!) and improving her game to be the best she can be on the pitch and off. She talks about her role model Lisa DeVanna, Women’s World Cup 2023, and more! Amy is part of the future of the Matildas and you do not want to miss this interview! (8′)

Follow Amy on IG @amysayer_

Episode Links:

Amy Sayer on Episode 132 – (air date Oct. 7, 2018) – https://wwfshow.com/2018/10/08/episode-132-amy-sayer/

Beattie Goad on Episode 154 (original airdate Sept 8, 2019) – https://wwfshow.com/2020/06/01/episode-172-susie-petruccelli-jackie-gutierrez/

Teagan Micah on Episode 131 (original airdate Sept 24, 2018) – https://wwfshow.com/2018/09/24/episode-131-teagan-micah/

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Photo Courtesy of: Sydney FC

Original Broadcast Date: Sept 27, 2021

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Additional assistance for this episode by Amy Sayer and Tyler Geivett, Associate Director of Communications at Stanford Athletics

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Episode 148: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 Special, Part 1

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 148 features press conference interviews courtesy of FIFA 2019 with Australia Midfielder Chloe Logarzo and Head Coach Ante Milicic; New Zealand Head Coach Tom Sermanni; Canada Forward Jessie Fleming and Head Coach Kenneth Heiner Møller; England Head Coach Phil Neville; USA Forward Alex Morgan and Head Coach Jill Ellis.

Follow along as we explore the many story lines unfolding throughout France in the 2019 Women’s World Cup! All soundbite in this episode are courtesy of FIFA 2019.

Below is the lineup with an approximate time where they show up in the show. Enjoy!

Chloe Logarzo – 6’

Ante Milicic – 9’

Tom Sermanni – 17’

Jessie Fleming – 26’

Kenneth Heiner Møller – 28’

Phil Neville – 37’

Alex Morgan – 45’

Jill Ellis – 50’

Contributions to this episode provided by: FIFA.com

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Original Broadcast Date: June 18, 2019

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Episode 140: Kate Longhurst, Cheryl Downes

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 140 features an exclusive interview with West Ham United midfielder and 2-time FAWSL champion Kate Longhurst; a special Australia report with TheWomensGame.com Editor Cheryl Downes.

Also on the show, a discussion about the recent move of the Seattle Reign FC and other compelling NWSL news; Christine Sinclair poised to break the all-time goal-scoring record and news from Canada training camp; a look at New Zealand Women’s National Team roster for Cup of Nations (including the return of Abby Erceg); FAWSL and W-League reports; and MORE!

Kate Longhurst – A Women’s World Football Show exclusive interview with West Ham United midfielder and 2-time FAWSL Champion Kate Longhurst. Kate shares what it’s like playing for the side she grew up rooting for, playing for Matt Beard, a few Cockney Rhyming, and more! (12:50’)
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Cheryl Downes – Writer and editor of TheWomensGame.com Cheryl Downes stops by for a report on the firing of Matilda’s Head Coach Alan Stajcic, the effects on the team, possible appointees and more. Also a look at the 2018/19 W-League season. (43’)
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Listen to Patty discuss the beginnings of WWFShow, the state of women’s soccer, and more on Jason Broadwater’s On the Touchline podcast.

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Original Broadcast Date: January 31, 2019

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Episode 139: James Clarkson, Marc Skinner, Craig Hadley

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 139 features exclusive interviews with Houston Dash newly-appointed Head Coach James Clarkson; Birmingham City Women FC Sportswriter and Podcast Host Craig Hadley; and soundbites from Orlando Pride new Head Coach Marc Skinner.

Also on the show, a discussion and update on the firing of Australia Women’s National Team Head Coach Alen Stajcic; NWSL College Draft report, news, and signings; W-League update; and more!

James Clarkson – A Women’s World Football Show exclusive interview with newly-appointed Head Coach for the Houston Dash James Clarkson. (22′)
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Craig Hadley – Women’s football writer and host of Birmingham City Women FC fan podcast, Great Since 68. (51′)
Follow Craig on Twitter @craighadlee
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Marc Skinner – Soundbites from Orlando Pride Head Coach Marc Skinner supplied by Orlando Pride.

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Photos/Logos Courtesy of: HoustonDynamo.com; Marc Skinner photos on our social feed by Mark Thor/Orlando Pride.

Original Broadcast Date: January 20, 2019

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Episode 132: Amy Sayer, Amber Stobbs, Phil Neville

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 132: Features interviews with Australia Women’s National Team striker Amy Sayer, Charlton W.F.C. midfielder Amber Stobbs, and soundbites from England Women’s National Team Manager Phil Neville.

There are tons of rising stars in women’s soccer today, but none as young and exciting as Australia Women’s National Team striker Amy Sayer. Adam sits down with the 16-year old to learn about what it takes to play at the highest level while still in high school.

Making her debut for the senior squad at 2018 Tournament of Nations, Sayer is realizing her dream of playing for the senior squad and preparing for her new team Sydney FC in the Westfield W-League. What are the challenges of a teenager playing among her heroes? What does it feel like to get that initial call up? and what does the future hold for the young star? Amy is here to share all this and more! (25:38′)

Amber Stobbs
Charlton Athletic W.F.C. is getting great results in the FA Women’s Championship this season and one big reason is the addition of midfielder Amber Stobbs. The former Washington Spirit Reserves player visits with Patty to talk about her career, her college days at Hofstra University and her new project – Equal Focus Football.

The 25-year old shares her passion for helping to give young girls an equal opportunity to play football. Amber takes us through her journey as a collegiate player, pro player and female football advocate. It’s an awesome story and one you’ll want to share with everyone you know! (57′)
Learn more about Equal Focus Football online and follow them on Twitter @EQFootball
Get in touch with Amber on Twitter @akstobbs

England vs. Brazil
Adam was on hand to cover England’s 1-0 defeat of Brazil at Meadow Lane in Nottinghamshire. Listen to the full report on the match, Fran Kirby’s winning goal, the impressive play of Nikita Parris, and more! Plus we hear from the Gaffer himself – Phil Neville! (7′)

PLUS…
All the latest from 2018 CONCACAF Women’s Championship; World Cup Qualifiers; the problem with Marta and MORE!

Photos Courtesy of: CAFC.co.uk; CanberraUnited.com; Matildas.FootballAustralia.com.au

Original Broadcast Date: October 7, 2018

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Episode 131: Teagan Micah, Jovana Damnjanović, Jana Lange

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 131: Features interviews with UCLA goalkeeper Teagan Micah, Bayern Munich striker Jovana Damnjanović, and German sports journalist Jana Lange.

There are many great break-out stars playing Division l NCAA Women’s Soccer and one of them is UCLA goalkeeper Teagan Micah. The Australian standout sits down with Patty to chat about her unique journey, from a stellar career in the Young Matildas to the Westfield W-League’s Brisbane Roar and Western Sydney Wanderers.

In her third year at UCLA, Teagan gives us insight on what led her to play collegiate soccer, why did she choose UCLA (or actually why UCLA chose her), how does she stay focused while missing her family and friends back home, and more. Also, what does the future hold for the young star? Is the NWSL in her plans? The 20-year old lets us in on all this and more. Don’t miss this exciting interview with one of women’s soccer biggest rising star! (24:20)
Read Patty’s article on Teagan in The Women’s Game.

Jovana Damnjanović
The Serbian footballer, Jovana Damnjanović, is back! Now playing for FC Bayern Munich in the German Frauen-Bundesliga, Jovana stops by to visit with Adam and chat all things Bayern, UEFA Women’s Champions League, and more.

The striker takes us into her life in Germany, how she’s helping to build the league in the Frauen-Bundesliga, what some of her goals are during the season, how beating VfL Wolfsburg is at the top of her list, and more. If you’re ready to get behind a player in the Frauen-Bundesliga, Jovana is that player! (46’)

Germany Update with Jana Lange
WWFShow friend and German sports Journalist Jana Lange is here to chat all things German football. Starting with the recent Women’s World Cup qualifying of the German Women’s National Team, the head coaching situation, the new-look midfield, VAR and more.

The 2018/19 Frauen-Bundesliga season is officially underway! Jana gets us up to date on the improvements at Bayern and Wolfsburg, players and teams we should watching, and more! Plus, how is the German Federation helping to grow the women’s game? Jana is here and ready to share!
Follow Jana on Twitter @jott_ell

PLUS…
NWSL Championship Final recap; NWSL season wrap-up; FAWSL update; USWNT CONCACAF roster update; and MORE!Photos Courtesy of: UCLABruins.com; Teagan Micah; DFB.de, Doppelpass-online.de, FCBayern.com

Original Broadcast Date: September 23, 2018

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Episode 127: Chloe Logarzo, Rhiannon Roberts, Toni Duggan, Dyanne Anderson, Dido Tshimanga

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 127: Features exclusive interviews with Australia Women’s National Team midfielder Chloe Logarzo; Liverpool FC Women defender Rhiannon Roberts; FC Barcelona Femení forward Toni Duggan, SoCal FC forward Dyanne Anderson and Head Coach Dido Tshimanga.

If you have been paying attention to the Australia Women’s National Team, you know the name of Chloe Logarzo. Not just because of her explosive talent but because of her interesting journey on and off the pitch. The 23-year old sits down with Patty to discuss her life and lessons learned along the way. Chloe shares the secret of the Matildas’ success, what the team learned from a struggling qualifying campaign, and why defending their Tournament of Nations crown means so much.

In this candid interview, Chloe discusses a time in her life when she turned her back on football and the road that lead back to the game she loved since childhood. Now, determined to become the “ultimate footballer,” Chloe is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with. Don’t miss this insightful, inspiring, and entertaining interview with one of the brightest stars on the Australia team! (16:13′)
For more of Chloe, read Patty’s article in TheWomensGame.com!

Rhiannon “Razza” Roberts
After a few high-profile departures in the off-season, Liverpool FC Women are rebuilding and one of the big signings came by way of Wales defender Rhiannon “Razza” Roberts. Adam sits down with the former Doncaster Belles player to talk about her new club, her preseason experiences, and a look at the upcoming FA Women’s Premier League season.

The Welsh defender also discusses the oh-so-important Women’s World Cup Qualifier against England. What impact will this match have on the team and the country? Razza gives us the unique view of a player’s perspective. Don’t miss this interesting and enlightening interview with one of the more amicable personalities in women’s football today. (40′)

FC Barcelona Femení vs SoCal FC
The Spanish side recently traveled to Southern California where they met up in a friendly against WPSL side SoCal FC and WWFShow was there to catch the action! Listen in as we go over the highlights and discuss this highly unusual pairing. We catch up with SoCal FC forward Dyanne Anderson and Head Coach Dido Tshimanga to asses the match and lessons learned as individuals and as a team. Plus we catch up with Barcelona and England WNT forward Toni Duggan!

Plus…
Tournament of Nations Musings; Update on FAWSL (or whatever they’re calling it); Weird stuff going on in the NWSL (again); FIFA Best List is out & no complaints?? It’s all here and MORE!

Oh and..
How many times do we mention Cheryl Downes? Just let us know via Twitter or Facebook and you could win a WWFShow fan pack! (it’s really cool).

Photos Courtesy of: Emily Mogic; Sydney FC; Ailura; FC Barcelona.cat; Liverpool Ladies FC

Original Broadcast Date: July 29, 2018

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Episode 126: Ellie Carpenter, Lucienne Reichardt, Esmee De Graaf

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 126: Features exclusive interviews with Australian Women’s National Team and Portland Thorns FC defender Ellie Carpenter; Netherlands Women’s National Team players and West Ham United L.F.C. newcomers Lucienne Reichardt and Esmee De Graaf; and Florida Tropics SC winger Kaitlyn Jones.

At only 18 years of age, Ellie Carpenter is already making a name for herself as one of the most versatile footballers in the women’s game today. The Australian international joined Portland Thorns FC this season in the NWSL and she’s already living like a local. Ellie stops by to chat about her experiences in Portland, how playing alongside some of the greatest players in the world has helped shape her game, and what she hopes to takeaway from the experience.

We also delve deep into the life of a teenager as a professional athlete. Ellie made her debut for the Australian Women’s National Team at the tender age of 15 and became the youngest female footballer to ever compete in the Olympic Games (2016 RIO Olympics). In her NWSL debut with the Portland Thorns, Ellie became the youngest player to appear in an NWSL game and holds the record for the youngest player to score a goal in the league.

Does it get tiring having everyone focus so much on age? Is she able to form friendships outside of football, and how does she balance it all? Ellie gives us her thoughts on this and much more. If you’re a young player looking for a player you can look up to and relate with, Ellie is the one! And if you’re an old geezer (like Patty), this interview is guaranteed to make you feel hopeful about the future! (5:00’)

Lucienne Reichardt and Esmee De Graaf
Netherlands international midfielder Lucienne Reichardt and striker Esmee De Graaf are the latest star signings for West Ham United L.F.C. The two stop by to chat about the journey that brought them to London, the growth of the women’s game in the Netherlands, lifting the 2018 Algarve Cup and so much more.

Listen to this West Ham supporters – Reichardt signed on from Dutch Eredivisie Vrouwen champions Ajax, where she won seven trophies! And despite being only 20-years old, De Graaf spent three seasons at PEC Zwolle and has collected two international caps for the Netherlands.

Listen in as this Dynamic Dutch Duo share their thoughts on playing in the WSL, playing for Head Coach Matt Beard, and more! The top flight of the women’s domestic league will increase to 11 sides for the 2018-19 season, with West Ham stepping up from tier three. So, you’ll want to get to know these two exciting players! (39:00’)

Millennial Madness
The Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) has just wrapped up and joining us to chat about the league is Women’s World Football Show correspondent Kaitlyn Jones. Our Millennial Madness reporter takes time from her busy schedule to chat about her experiences playing college soccer and her WPSL team. What are some of the challenges going from high school to college soccer? What are some of the things you want to look for when choosing a college? And just how do you get on a WPSL team? If you’re a young player looking for answers, Jonesy has you covered! (58:00’)
Follow Kaitlyn on Twitter @Kaitlyn_Jones9

PLUS…
NWSL Notes and News; FAWSL Trades & Transfers; Sky Blue FC Woes; Adam in a Waistcoat; And More!!

Photos Courtesy of:
Photo: West Ham United L.F.C., Ann Odong; Canberra United

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Original Broadcast Date: July 14, 2018

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Episode 123: Desiree Scott, Ocean Rolandsen, Sophie Bell

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 123 is proud to welcome Canada Women’s National Team and Utah Royals FC midfielder Desiree Scott; London Bees defender Ocean Rolandsen; and Sheffield United Ladies captain Sophie Bell.

One of the more popular players in women’s soccer, Desiree Scott has over 132 caps for the Canadian Women’s National Team, she’s a 2-time time Olympic bronze medal winner and now anchoring the midfield for the Utah Royals.

Desiree takes time out of her busy schedule to chat about her unique playing style, her role in Utah, playing for Laura Harvey and more. The fearlessly tenacious Winnipeg native shares her thoughts about the Canada Women’s National Team new coach, what we can expect in the upcoming Women’s World Cup qualifiers, the young bloods on the squad, and much more. Don’t miss this riveting conversation with the player known as “The Destroyer” – Desiree Scott! (22:00’)

Sophie Bell
Sheffield United Ladies have proven that they belong in England’s newly named Women’s Championship League. With a new FA license and a team fielded by determined and talented players, Adam sits down with Sheffield’s captain Sophie Bell. After playing in a shroud of uncertainty, Sophie and her teammates can breath a sigh of relief and now concentrate on the future. Sophie chats about her career, her team, and the future at Sheffield. (43:00’)

Ocean Rolandsen
Another team to watch in the Women’s Championship is the London Bees and defender Ocean Rolandsen stops by to talk about her journey with the team. The passionate and personable player chats to Adam about what drives her to improve and her hard-working ethics. In this exclusive interview, Ocean chats about her career, her teammates and looks at the upcoming season at The Hive. (57:00’)

Australia Update
Editor (or ‘Head Honcho’) from TheWomensGame.com, Cheryl Downes stops by to give us an in-depth report from the Women’s World Cup qualifiers in Jordan. Cheryl discusses The Matilda’s poor form in the tournament and what they have to do to regain the form of 2017. Also a sneak peek at the W-League – will we see an expansion team? Cheryl is here with the answers… now if only Cheryl and Adam could stop being so obsessed with Patty! Follow Cheryl on Twitter @ChicasFootball. (01:17:33’)

Plus…
Full reports on the Women’s Premier League and Champions League (formerly FAWSL 1&2), with incoming and outgoing teams; USWNT roster news; NWSL updates; An emotional intro by Patty dives deep into the dangerous words of Jaelene Hinkle – you do not want to miss this!

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Photos Courtesy of: FIFA.com; Canada Soccer; Utah Royals FC; NWSL; London Bees; Sheffield F.C. Ladies

Original Broadcast Date: June 3, 2018

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Episode 112: Sarah Walsh

Episode 112 of Women’s World Football Show features an exclusive interview with former Australian striker and current FFA GM Sarah Walsh. Plus, editor of Women’s Football Magazine Helen Rowe-Willcocks.

Sarah Walsh
There’s no better way to kick of 2018 than with our featured guest, former Matilda striker Sarah Walsh! As one of the pioneers of Australian women’s football, Sarah represented Australia at the 2004 Olympics, 2006 AFC Women’s Asian Cup and made a huge impact as part of the Matilda’s break out tournament at the 2007 Women’s World Cup in China.

Sarah joins us to reflect on her amazing career and some of her most fondest Matilda memories. How did some of the squads she was a part of help shape the growth of the game in Australia today? And what impact does the W-League have on the future of the national team? Sarah brings us her insightful knowledge. Not only is the former striker a world-class broadcaster for Fox Sports, she has taken her business degree and become the General Manager for Women’s Football at Football Federation Australia. A true influence on and off the pitch in women’s soccer, Sarah continues to help grow and improve the women’s game in Australia and beyond! (12:38′)
Follow Sarah on Twitter @swalshy9

Helen Rowe-Willcocks
Joining us to recap the year in England, is editor of Women’s Football Magazine, Helen Rowe-Willcocks. Helen sits down with Adam to discuss the highs and lows of women’s football in England in 2017. How did the Mark Sampson firing affect the program going forward and who is line for the job? Not to be dampened by the national team, Helen discusses the plenty of great things happening in the FAWSL over the year. What were some of the breakout moments? and how much of influence did Carli Lloyd have on the league. It’s all here and More! (49:17’)
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Plus…
Patty & Adam answer fan questions; share their highlights and lowlights throughout the year; And reveal the WWFShow team awards. It’s the first show of the year and one you do not want to miss!

Original Broadcast Date: January 1, 2018

Photos courtesy of: Fox Sports, Matildas.footballaustralia.com.au Helen Rowe-Willcocks

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