Episode 101 of Women’s World Football Show features exclusive interviews with Canada WNT defender Kadeisha Buchanan; New Zealand striker Aimee Phillips; and Hannah from Chelsea Ladies Fans website.
Kadeisha Buchanan is establishing herself as one of the best defenders in the women’s game, and at only 21 that’s quite an accomplishment! In this exclusive interview, the Toronto native discusses many of her recent successes, including becoming the first Canadian to hoist the UEFA Women’s Championship League trophy as a member of Olympique Lyonnais.
The 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Best Young Player Award recipient shares with us her changing role in Canada and how she’s preparing to be more of a leader on the team. Kadeisha also shares how her humble beginnings helped her to become the player and person she is today. Where does this young star go from here? The sky is the limit! (6:42′).
Aimee Phillips
New Zealand are a side that is a phase of transition and very much looking forward to the next World Cup. One of the up and coming players for the Football Ferns is striker Aimee Phillips. Recently, Aimee made the decision to put her teaching career on hold to train full time with the national team.
In this one-on-on interview, Aimee shares with us her life-changing decision and the factors that went into her choice. The 26-year old also tells us about making her debut in Brazil and her experience playing in the Cyprus Cup. The Football Ferns are stocked full of talented players, and Aimee Phillips definitely adds to that pool! (46:37′)
Chelsea Ladies Fans Website
Chelsea Ladies won the 2017 FAWSL Spring Series and nobody will have seen more of the team than Hannah Roberts, founder and editor of Chelsea Ladies Fans Website. Hannah chats with Adam about Chelsea’s success, the new signings, what it all means heading into the season proper that starts in September, and more! Also, updates on Crystal Dunn and Fran Kirby! Follow Hannah on Twitter @clfcfans. (31:00′)
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WWFShow remembers former USWNT head coach Tony DiCicco, who passed away on June 19, 2017; Updates on NWSL and more!
Original Broadcast Date: June 25, 2017
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midfielder Jordan Nobbs. As one of the more skillful players in England and in the world, Jordan has become known for her versatility. Adapt and attack is one of the many reasons why Jordan Nobbs is one of the first names on the team sheet for Mark Sampson’s England squad.
Northern Ireland has steadily improved over the past few years and defender Jessica Foy is a huge part of the team’s exciting evolution. Despite starting football relatively late in life, Jess has wasted very little time developing her game and rising to that next level. The 17-year old continues to make a big impact for her club Glentoran Belfast United team and the Northern Ireland National Team… and she’s just beginning to shine!
has been his biggest challenge? How did his late appointment affect his preparedness entering into the 2016 season? And just what does he want to accomplish by the end of the year? We get an insider’s scoop!
Australia vs. New Zealand
tells the tale of his incredible football journey that led him to creating Riga United women’s team back in 2013. In only a few short years, the club has grown along with the popularity of women’s footy in the Baltic state. The club is now one of the members of the top division of women’s football in Latvia. Justin tells us of the challenges he had in setting up the club, the struggles his footballers go through just to play, and what it takes to run a women’s club in Latvia. It’s both fascinating and inspiring.
Canada took on Brazil in two pre-Olympic friendlies. CanWNT Head Coach John Herdman talks about the pros and cons of having such a young team; how he’s preparing his team for the 2016 Olympics differently than the 2015 Women’s World Cup; plus, his goalkeeping situation and more. Always revealing and riveting, Coach Herdman gives us the straight scoop on his new-look team, their challenges and the health of Christine Sinclair. You do not want to miss this, eh!