Episode 210: Ruth Harker

Exclusive interview with Ruth Harker, legendary USWNT goalkeeper of the iconic 1985 inaugural national team

It’s the last show the 2022 and we’re dialing it back to 1985 with special guest founding member of the USWNT goalkeeper Ruth Harker. The St. Louis Soccer Hall of Famer stops by to share her experiences as one of the first goalkeepers in USWNT history. If you’re interested in learning more about the history of the women’s game here in the US, this episode is for you!

As former guest Julie Foudy says, “it’s important to understand the shoulders in which we stand on.” And Ruth was a big part of the beginnings of this powerhouse program.

Ruth Harker

As a standout goalkeeper at University of Missouri-St. Louis, Ruth Harker was selected to the inaugural US Women’s National Team by then head coach Mike Ryan. The team participated in the Olympic festival before heading to the prestigious Mundialito tournament in Italy. Ruth shares her experiences in this honest and endearing interview.

As a pioneer of the women’s game, Ruth’s story has appeared in many books and articles over the years but still the story of the 85ers remains overshadowed by the more popular 99ers. Join us as we travel back to 1985 to learn about this historic time in women’s soccer history with Ruth Harker! (17’)

Plus…

The thrilling recap of the 2022 NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship final between UCLA vs University of North Carolina

Episode Links

Ruth Harker article – https://stlsoccerhalloffame.com/member/harker-ruth-2019/

Ruth Harker inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame – https://stlsoccerhalloffame.com/member/harker-ruth-2019/

Listen to Joanna Lohman talk about her book Tomorrow’s Champions – https://wwfshow.com/2021/04/11/episode-189-joanna-lohman/

Listen to STL United FC on 590 The Fan radion show – https://590thefan.com/radio-shows/stl-united-fc/

Listen to Julie Foudy on Episode 209 – https://wwfshow.com/2022/11/28/episode-209-julie-foudy/

Catch Patty’s new YouTube Show Mission California – https://mission-california.com/

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Photo Courtesy of St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame

Original Broadcast Date: December 27, 2022

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Ruth Harker and Ted Williams.

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Episode 209: Julie Foudy

USWNT legend Julie Foudy is here to help us explore the USWNT’s history and cultural impact on society. It’s a special show looking at the team like we’ve never looked at it before through the pages of the newly released coffee table book Pride of a Nation by Gwendolyn Oxenham.

Julie Foudy

Former USWNT midfielder, 2-time Women’s World Cup Champion and 2-time Olympic gold medal winner, Julie Foudy stops by to give her insights on the team and its impact throughout its four-decade history.

We take experts from the book and dive deeply into them. Julie describes her days with the USWNT and the responsibilities the team takes with them onto the winners podium.

Using the podium as a platform for change is what makes this team one of the most beloved sports teams in the world. With Julie and her 99ers, keeping the current generation on task to know the history and continue the mindset that winning is more about just trophies.

Don’t miss this very special show! (19’)

Plus…

Updates from the Australian A-League Women and a look towards the NCAA Women’s College Cup

Episode Links

Julie Foudy tells her life story on Episode 41 – https://wwfshow.com/2015/04/12/julie-foudy/

Julie Foudy talks about leadership through sports & her book on Episode 95 – https://wwfshow.com/2015/04/12/julie-foudy/

Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy – https://www.juliefoudyleadership.com/

Learn more about Pride of a Nation – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/696610/pride-of-a-nation-by-gwendolyn-oxenham-foreword-by-julie-foudy-edited-by-david-hirshey-rob-fleder-and-roger-director/

Order Pride of a Nation on Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/Pride-Nation-Celebration-National-Official-ebook/dp/B09WH71GR8

Order Pride of a Nation on Barnes & Noble – https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/pride-of-a-nation-gwendolyn-oxenham/1141355112

Listen to Hillary Beall on Episode 206 – https://wwfshow.com/2022/10/10/episode-206-hillary-beall-cheryl-downes/

Read Patty’s article on Hillary Beall at – https://beyond90.com.au/getting-to-know-hillary-beall-american-with-big-dreams/

Catch Patty’s new YouTube Show Mission California – https://mission-california.com/

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Photo Courtesy of Penguin Random House

Original Broadcast Date: Nov. 28, 2022

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Julie Foudy and Kristin Casemore.

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

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Episode 150: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 Special, Part 3

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 150 features press conference interviews courtesy of FIFA 2019 with England Manager Phil Neville; Sweden Striker Sofia Jakobsson; Netherlands Manager Sarina Wiegman; and USA Manager Jill Ellis.

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 is in the books! Join Women’s World Football Show as we take a look at the Championship Final between USA vs Netherlands. We also look back at the Bronze Medal match between England and Sweden. All soundbites in this episode are courtesy of FIFA 2019.

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

Phil Neville – 6’

Sofia Jakobsson – 16’

Sarina Wiegman – 23’

Jill Ellis – 27’

Contributions to this episode provided by: FIFA.com

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Logo Courtesy of: FIFA 2019

Original Broadcast Date: July 7, 2019

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, sound designed & produced by Patty La Bella. Additional assistance for this episode by FIFA 2019.

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Episode 149: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 Special, Part 2

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 149 features press conference interviews courtesy of FIFA 2019 with England Striker Lucy Bronze and Head Coach Phil Neville; and USA Forward Megan Rapinoe and Head Coach Jill Ellis. Interviews are courtesy of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019.

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 is in full swing as we take a look at the knockout rounds and quarterfinals of this ground-breaking tournament. All soundbites in this episode are courtesy of FIFA 2019.

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

Phil Neville on Lucy Bronze – 13’

Lucy Bronze – 14’

Phil Neville – 17’

Megan Rapinoe – 32’

Jill Ellis – 36’

Contributions to this episode provided by: FIFA.com

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Logo Courtesy of: FIFA 2019

Original Broadcast Date: June 30, 2019

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, sound designed & produced by Patty La Bella. Additional assistance for this episode by FIFA 2019.

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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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Logo Courtesy of: FIFA 2019

Original Broadcast Date: June 18, 2019

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, sound designed & produced by Patty La Bella. Additional assistance for this episode by FIFA 2019.

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Episode 147: Kristine Lilly with Mia Hamm, Brandi Chastain, Alex Morgan

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 147 features an exclusive interview with U.S. Soccer Hall-of-Famer and sports legend Kristine Lilly; Sound-bites from members of the iconic 1999 World Cup winning team – Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain; with USWNT forward Alex Morgan.

On July 10, 1999, women’s soccer powerhouses USA and China met at the Rose Bowl in California for the 1999 Women’s World Cup Final.

In front of a record 90,185 spectators, the largest crowd ever to attend a women’s sporting event, the USWNT celebrated their overtime win and created a legacy unmatched by no other team in the history of U.S. soccer.

The game ended in a 5-4 shootout, with an iconic winning goal by Brandi Chastain. However, the outcome could have been much different, if not for a brilliant defensive play by midfielder Kristine Lilly.

Women’s World Football Show celebrates the 20-year anniversary of that historic match an exclusive interview with Kristine Lilly; plus, special interviews with Brandi Chastain and Mia Hamm. Also, Alex Morgan shares her thoughts on the 99er’s, their influence on her and her USWNT teammates.

Kristine Lilly

Kristine Lilly played for the United States Women’s National Team for 23 years and is the most capped football player in the history of the sport (men’s or women’s) with 354 caps. She’s also the only player to play for U.S. Soccer in 4 different decades.

A staple in sports record books, Kristine is currently 4th in the world of all-time leading goal scorers behind Abby Wambach, Christine Sinclair, and Mia Hamm.

In this episode, Kristine Lilly shares her insights on her legendary career, the special bond she shares with her ’99 teammates and discusses her new book, Powerhouse: 13 Teamwork Tactics that Build Excellence and Unrivaled Success.

Follow Kristine Lilly on Twitter at @kristinelilly
Learn more about Team First Soccer Academy
Order Kristine’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Powerhouse-Teamwork-Tactics-Excellence-Unrivaled/dp/1626346380

Brandi Chastain

The entertaining and engaging Brandi Chastain talks with reporters about the long-lasting legacy of the 99ers, the current state of women’s soccer, VAR in the World Cup and more!

Mia Hamm

The legendary Mia Hamm shares her thoughts on bringing an NWSL team to Southern California, the growth of the game, the relativity of the 99ers and much more!

Alex Morgan

USWNT star forward Alex Morgan stops by the media pool to share her memories of the 99ers, their influence on her growing up and today.

Contributions to this episode provided by the following articles:
https://www.teamusa.org/Hall-of-Fame/Hall-of-Fame-Members/Kristine-Lilly

https://northcarolina.rivals.com/news/no-8-kristine-lilly

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/u-s-women-win-world-cup

Powerhouse: 13 Teamwork Tactics that Build Excellence and Unrivaled Success

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Photo Courtesy of: Kristine Lilly

Original Broadcast Date: June 2, 2019

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, sound designed & produced by Patty La Bella. Additional assistance for this episode by Kristine Lilly, Adrienne Fontaine, Aaron Heifetz and Ilyanna Guiterrez.

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Episode 146: Crystal Dunn, Janine van Wyk, Jill Ellis, Desiree Ellis, Kaylin Swart

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 146 features exclusive interviews with U.S. Women’s National Team defender Crystal Dunn; South Africa captain Janine van Wyk, goalkeeper Kaylin Swart and Head Coach Des Ellis; plus soundbites from USWNT Head Coach Jill Ellis.

Two teams, two dreams. As the USA and South Africa Women’s National Teams prepare for 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the players and coaches embark on a journey that will define the future.

Listen in as U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Jill Ellis and South Africa Women’s National Team head coach Desiree Ellis discuss their teams, the experiences that shape their teams, and all that’s riding on the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Janine van Wyk

Banyana Banyana Captain Janine van Wyk leads her team to the Women’s World Cup for the first time in history. The fan favorite shares her insights on the friendly with the U.S., what their World Cup appearance means to the team, the country, and more. (23′) Learn more about JVW Girls Football.

Kaylin Swart

South Africa goalkeeper Kaylin Swart raised her hand and made a statement leading up to the Women’s World Cup. The former Menlo College player shares her thoughts on coming back to California, the mentality of coming off the bench in pressure situations, confidence heading into the World Cup, and more. (30′)

Crystal Dunn

The most versatile player on the USWNT, Crystal Dunn is making her Women’s World Cup debut in France. The left-back (for now), gives us an inside look to how Jill Ellis broke the news to her that she was on the World Cup squad, what the past four years taught her about herself, her changing attitude about her value to the team, and more. (36′)

Contributions to this episode provided by the following articles:
Ellis Names Banyana-Banyana World Cup Squad

Sasol Renews its Sponsorship of Banyana-Banyana and SAFA’s Women’s League for Four Years

Matildas Squad for 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Announced

Shelley Kerr Names Scotland Squad

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Original Broadcast Date: May 19, 2019

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, sound designed & produced by Patty La Bella. Additional assistance for this episode by Aaron Heifetz and Ilyanna Guiterrez of U.S. Soccer and Matlhomola Morake of South Africa Football Association.

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Episode 134: Katie Stengel, Denise Schilte-Brown, Cheryl Downes

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 134, features exclusive interviews with Newcastle Jets and Utah Royals FC striker Katie Stengel; University of South Florida Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown; and an extended Westfield W-League report with The Women’s Game Editor Cheryl Downes.

U.S. forward Katie Stengel takes a break from her Australian club Newcastle Jets to chat with Adam about her experiences in the Westfield W-League, her experiences playing in the Frauen Bundesliga, her career to date, and more. With the W-League season just underway, Katie gives us insights into the team, the league, and a few reasons that keep her coming back to the Land Down Under.

The formidable striker also shares some of her experiences playing for Utah Royals FC in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). What makes the Royals special (it’s got to be that throne!)? After a successful college career at Wake Forest University, the Florida native played headed to Bayern Munich in the Frauen Bundesliga. Katie gives us a glimpse into why she chose to play abroad, what she learned about her game in Germany, and why her unique sense of humor was lost on the locals. There’s more to Katie Stengel than you think and this interview gives it to you! (6:40’)

Denise Schilte-Brown
University of South Florida (USF) women’s soccer team has posted 6 consecutive seasons of 10+ wins and 8 in the last 9 years, thanks in part to their fearless leader, Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown. The coach takes time from the NCAA Div. l playoffs to chat with Patty about the amazing 2018 season where the Bulls finished14-3 and went 8-1 in the regular season.

With over a 100 wins under her belt at USF, Coach Schilte-Brown gives us insight into some of the things that makes her teams so successful. We also look at a few standout players, big lessons learned, and how difficulties can become strengths if you choose the right attitude! Plus, we look at the college system in America, what she learned by playing in Germany and for Canada Women’s National Team and more! Don’t miss this interview with one of the most successful and influential coaches in NCAA Women’s Soccer – Denise Schilte-Brown! (26:29’)

Westfield W-League Report
Had enough W-League talk? We thought not! The 11th season has begun in Australia and to talk all things W-League is Cheryl Downes, Editor at The Women’s Game. Which teams did the best recruiting leading up to the season? Who are some of the young guns we should be watching? How important is Sam Kerr to women’s football in Australia and throughout the world? Cheryl is here to answer all these burning questions and more! It’s already shaping up to be an exciting season in Australia, so don’t miss this extended report! (01:00′)

PLUS…
U-17 Women’s World Cup preview; NCAA Division 1 Women’s Soccer Championship update; NWSL news; Women’s World Cup qualifer updates; and friendly reports with U.S.A, England, Australia, Chile, and MORE!

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Original Broadcast Date: November 11, 2018

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