Women’s World Football Show, Episode 77 features exclusive interviews with South Africa head coach Vera Pauw; New Zealand Goalkeeper Erin Nayler; London Bees head coach Dave Edmonson; Soundbites from Seattle head coach Laura Harvey and midfielder Jessica Fishlock.
Believing in yourself, your team and your dreams is something we see from successful players and coaches throughout the world. And on this episode, Women’s World Football Show features a few people who are seeing the results of those beliefs.
Vera Pauw
First up is Banyana-Banyana head coach Vera Pauw! Just off the plane in Chicago from South 
Africa, Coach Pauw sits down to talk to us about some of the challenges she faced when first being appointed head coach of Africa, her growing love for her team and the success she looks to derive from their recent trip to the USA.
Plus, the former Dutch defender gives us an inside look at what makes Banyana-Banyana so special, what fuels their passion to play and why is now the right time to play the world champions? This is a rare interview with one of the most influential coaches in women’s football today. So, put down your vuvuzela and take a listen!
Erin Nayler
In another rare interview, we hear from New Zealand’s No. 1 goalkeeper Erin Nayler. As one of the more exciting young goalkeepers in the world, Erin was recently named to the squad that will head to Rio (to no one’s surprise). Erin tells us all about her experiences playing at the Women’s World Cup in Canada, playing the host nation and what it’s like facing her childhood hero, Hope Solo.
As the Ferns prepare for the upcoming Olympics, Erin is also endeavoring on another more personal journey as she also in studying biology in college. She gives us insight into how she is determined to realize her dream of being both world class footballer and biologist. But it’s not all serious – Erin updates us on her Karaoke queen status, who the jokers are on the Ferns and even her bird gets a few words in! Don’t miss this fun, inspiring and interesting interview from one of the brightest stars in women’s football today!
USA vs South Africa
Can you believe the US Women’s National Team faced Banyana-Banyana for the first time ever on July 9, 2016? It’s true and it was a surprising eye opener for both teams preparing for the upcoming Rio Olympics. We break it all down, with roster notes, player updates and more! Plus, why is Adam proudly wearing his Hope Solo shirt? Listen and find out!
Dave Edmonson
The London Bees have been one of the most improved sides in the FAWSL this season and a lot of 
that is down to new head coach Dave Edmonson. In this interview Dave tells us how he went about transforming the club on and off the field and the reasons behind the club’s recent upswing in form, which has seen a 6-game unbeaten run and a fantastic win over FAWSL 1 Champions, Chelsea Ladies. Dave also shares his views on the overall standard in the FAWSL and the hopes for both Australia and New Zealand going into the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
Laura Harvey & Jess Fishlock
Patty visited Seattle on the 4th of July and there were plenty of fireworks under the Space Needle as Reign FC hosted the Boston Breakers. Laura Harvey and company welcome back Nahomi Kawasumi to the team, who has given the team a reason to play with smiles on their faces. Laura Harvey and Jessica Fishlock talk about Naho, the team’s goals and their determination to keep fighting for their rightful place in the top four. Plus, has Patty broken the secret on why the Breakers are playing scared? Listen to find out more!
Plus…
FAWSL update, Continental Cup previews, and the darkest day in the NWSL, & MORE!
And remember to check out Patty and Adam rant on Woso Off the Post!
Fade Out Music by Fleetwood Mac
Original Broadcast Date: July 10, 2016
interview Janine tells us how preparations are going for the Olympic games in Rio (including a trip to the USA to play the world champions) and how the side is much better prepared than they were for their last Olympics in 2012.
Second up (but always No. 1 in the hearts of Mexico fans) is defender Alina Garciamendez. The Stanford record-holder updates us on her latest career path and it’s possible affect on her soccer future. Alina shares her thoughts on the current state of the Mexico Women’s National Team and what she thinks can be done to make the the women’s game stronger in that country.
happening in the women’s game. First up is a fun interview with Western New York Flash stars Samantha Mewis and Alanna Kennedy. WWFShow correspondent Michelle Stile catches up with the USA and Aussie teammates to talk about everything from NWSL to Netfilx. What makes this dynamic duo click on and off the pitch? Some say it’s their complimentary style… Mewis and Kennedy however think it has more to do with the TV show Lost. Oh yeah.. it’s that kind of interview!
WPSL Spotlight
longest running women’s league in North America. Do you have a favorite team? If not, your dutiful hosts help you get familiar with a few teams in this storied league, as well as many of the best amateurs (that’s not a bad word, Adam) in the country. Patty talks with 
ways to better herself and the players around her.
of the sides to keep an eye on is Durham Women FC. “The Wildcats” have made steady progress since the league was formed. Club captain Sarah Wilson joins us on the show to chat about her career, the progress of The Wildcats and the FAWSL 2 title race. Plus Sarah gives us a glimpse into the squad, As well as telling us who the biggest moaner and joker at the club is.
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Jovanna Damjanovic
It’s a new league for Matt Beard, but he’s up for the challenge and ready to take Beantown by storm. The Breakers coach has spent the past 11 years coaching women’s top flight teams. His accomplishments include an FA Women’s Cup, Community Shield, FA Premier League Cup, 2-time FAWSL Cup and more. The former FAWSL Manager of the Year talks about his entry into the NWSL, his first college draft experience, and the challenges facing his team and himself in 2016.
Nadia Nadim
en’s World Football Show is excited to welcome Cindy Parlow Cone to the show! The Women’s World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medal winner has spent her soccer career impacting the women’s game & she’s still at it!
USWNT vs. U.S. Soccer
Then, the Israel Women’s National Team came calling and the defender turned her life around. This is an inspirational story of how determination and dedication can change just about any circumstance. Diana has taken her soccer talents around the world, playing club soccer in Spain and most recently won the Aphrodite Women’s Cup 2016 with Israel. Not only making a name for herself on the pitch, Diana is changing lives off the pitch as well by counselling other athletes who have fallen down similar paths of substance addiction. Catch Adam’s interview with this extraordinary athlete.
Chicago Red Stars
FC Kansas City
USWNT co-captain Becky Sauerbrunn is like a ninja appearing when least expected and shutting down opponents in a blink of an eye. Becky shares with us her World Cup Champion experience. What was she thinking during the semifinal with Germany and did she actually predict the outcome? And what’s so special about FC Kansas City? You’ll only get these answers here!
WNY Flash
Seattle Reign
Liz Milne
Why is DMath so excited about all the young players coming into the Canada squad? What’s it like to play for one of the most colorful coaches in the women’s game? And what inspired her to become one of the best attacking midfielders in the women’s game today? The hero of the 2012 Olympics shares this and so much more!
First up… We Dash-On over to Texas with Louis Roesch from 
Next, we head down south to FLA for a unique perspective of the newest NWSL expansion team, the Orlando Pride. Our friend from 
star Natasha Dowie!
