Women’s World Football Show, Episode 155 features exclusive interviews with Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team Players Wexford Youths Striker Rianna Jarrett and Arsenal WFC Defender Louise Quinn; plus Irish author Kieran Crowley.
Despite being established over 45 years ago, the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Football Team has yet to qualify for a major tournament. However, there is hope on the horizon for women’s football in Ireland as the national team prepares to qualify for the UEFA Women’s European Championships 2021.
With the hiring of new manager Vera Pauw and talented young stars, the future is as bright as ever in Ireland. Another positive sign that women’s football is taking off in Ireland is the growing popularity of the Women’s National League (WNL) and it’s bright young star, our featured guest, Rianna Jarrett.
Also, featured on this episode is a special appearance by Rep. of Ireland star defender Louise Quinn! Plus, Irish author and women’s football advocate Kieran Crowley. And, a bonus snippet from Alana “AJ” Johnson’s interview with Megan Campbell from 2014.
It’s a New Day for women’s football in Ireland and it starts Right Now!
Rianna Jarrett
The phenom from Wexford has suffered her share of disappointing injuries over the course of her short 25 years. But one thing is for sure, Rianna Jarrett never let those injuries define her or dictate her future.
In this exclusive interview, Rianna discusses her resilience to return to the game she’s loved since her youth. Also, the young star shares stories of her childhood, the exciting experience of playing against the USA in front of 37,000 people, the state of women’s football in Ireland, and so much more!
If you’re looking for a young Irish player to root for heading into the UEFA Women’s Euro qualifiers, Rianna Jarrett is that player. (16’)
Follow Rianna Jarrett on Twitter @RiannaJarrett and on Instagram @riannajarrett.
Louise Quinn
One of the biggest names on the Rep. of Ireland WNT, Arsenal WFC defender Louise Quinn talks with us about the upcoming UEFA Women’s Euro qualifiers, how women’s football is growing in Ireland, what we can do to help that growth, the upcoming FAWSL season, and more! (49′)
Follow Louise on Twitter @louise_quinn4 and on Instagram @louisequinn4.
Kieran Crowley
Irish author and women’s football advocate Kieran Crowley discusses his novel The Mighty Dynamo, youth football in Ireland, the influence of women’s football in his book, and more! (39’)
Follow Kieran on Twitter @KMarkCrowley
Learn more about The Mighty Dynamo at Facebook.com/MightyDynamo and order your copy on Amazon.
Read an excerpt from Chapter One of The Mighty Dynamo: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250079244
Links:
Listen to Alana “AJ” Johnson’s interview with Megan Campbell from Episode 31.
Listen to Patty’s interview with Steph Roche from Episode 43.
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Photo Courtesy of: Wexford Youths Women
Original Broadcast Date: September 22, 2019
Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited & produced by Patty La Bella.
Additional assistance for this episode by Chris Lopez, Ilyanna Guitierez of US Soccer, Kieran Crowley, and Alana “AJ” Johnson.
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Women’s Premier League. Big victories including a Continental Cup win v Everton, a 0-0 draw away to Manchester United Women and a big 3-1 at home against the Lady Red Devils, is making the world sit up and take notice. And a big piece of the Wildcats’ success is due to a solid backline that includes central defender Becky Salicki.
Janine Anthony
Now, in a new town and a new team, Abby has won the job of Number One goalkeeper with the Utah Royals. Abby chats about her new team, what its like playing for Laura Harvey, and getting used to her new home in the Mountainous state.
Women’s FA Cup Final
to Houston; her assessment of the players and some of the things she’s doing right now to help turn the Dash around in 2018.
Sports journalist from FanSided and former Div 1 women’s soccer player Celia Balf stops by to chat about the 2017 NCAA Div l College Cup Final and the 2017 women’s soccer season. The Stanford Cardinal met their foes from down south, UCLA for what turned out to be a barn-burner ending. Celia, who has a weekly soccer column at FanSided online magazine, breaks down the final match for us.
did during the season, the growth of the team and it’s future. Emma also shares with us her thoughts on women’s football in New Zealand and why it’s important for stars to promote the game within the community.
Australia with Cheryl Downes
France with Lisa Durel
South Africa and Zimbawbe with Janine Anthony
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.
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.
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.