Episode 125: Abby Erceg, Nando Vila, Dr. Claire-Marie Roberts

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Women’s World Football Show, Episode 125: Features an exclusive interview with North Carolina Courage Captain Abby Erceg; journalist/podcast host Nando Vila; and sports psychologist Dr. Claire-Marie Roberts.

Women’s World Football Show is proud to welcome North Carolina Courage defender Abby Erceg. The former captain of the Abby Erceg, WWFShow, Women's World Football Show, soccer podcastNew Zealand Women’s National Team drops by to chat about the winning formula of the Courage, what makes the team so special, why she feels at home in North Carolina, and more!

Earning her first cap with the Football Ferns at the age of 17, Abby finished her international career with 132 caps and was the first player (male or female) from New Zealand to play 100 international matches. The courageous Kiwi retired from the national team in an act of protest in hopes of raising awareness and helping to improve player development for the women players in NZ. What exactly needs to be done to help grow the women’s game in New Zealand? Abby shares her thoughts and insights.

Controversies, difficult decisions, and championship-caliber play have been a big part of Abby’s recent soccer journey and she’s here to share it all with us. If you listen to just one interview this year, make it the Abby Erceg interview. (26:38’)

WWFShow, Women's World Football Show, We Came to Win, podcast, Nando VilaNando Vila
Podcast host Nando Vila chats with Adam about the interesting story of the Spanish Women’s National Team in the 2015 Women’s World Cup. Nando tells the unknown story of the ups, downs, and in-betweens of one of the more bazar stories in women’s football history. Find out about the team’s open letter to the Spanish Federation after the World Cup in a mutant against the federation before the World Cup. The grotesque response from the federation and more. (48:48’)
Follow Nando on Twitter @nandovila
Listen to “We Came to Win” podcast.

Dr. Claire Marie Roberts
The Women’s Sports Network have launched a series of manuals to help young female athletes titled MojoManuals. Dr. Claire-WWFShow, Women's World Football Show, soccer podcastMarie Roberts worked on the books and is here to talk about them, in particular FootballMojo. In this important conversation, Patty and Dr. Claire-Marie discuss various issues impacting adolescent female athletes with subjects such as body image, self confidence, stress, menstrual cycles, and how adults comments can inadvertently drive girls to drop out of sports.
To learn more and order your MojoManuals, click here. (01:17:54’)
Follow Dr. Claire-Marie on Twitter @robertscm

Plus…
Updates on the NWSL and FAWSL; News on the folding of Sheffield FC Ladies; and More!

Photos Courtesy of: North Carolina Courage; CamW; WSNET; Claire-Marie Roberts; Gimlet; Andre Ringuette

Original Broadcast Date: July 1, 2018

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Episode 45: Vero Boquete, Perez, Rampone, Johnston, Harris

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Women’s World Football Show, Episode 45 features an exclusive interview with Spanish midfielder Vero Boquete (conducted by German sports journalist Jana Lange); Plus Mexico WNT striker Veronica Perez; USWNT defenders Christie Rampone and Julie Johnston; and Doncaster Rover Belles head coach Glen Harris.

FFC Frankfurt has just won the 2015 UEFA Women’s Champions League and we hear from their star forward Vero Boquete! Our friend and German sports journalist Jana Lange is back from Berlin with a full report.

Jana chatted with Vero about the Championship match, her plans on the future, what it means to be part of the first Spanish team to go to the Women’s World Cup, and more!

Plus a look at the top teams in the Bundesliga, a German National Team update, and more!

USA vs. Mexico
Patty and WWFShow blogger Sarah Hallett visited StubHub Center for the USA vs. Mexico friendly and shouldered their way to the front of the media mix zone for some great interviews. We hear from our friend Veronica Perez who chats about the match and what Mexico needs to do to advance out of their group at World Cup. We hear from 5-time Women’s World Cup attendee Christie Rampone and first-timer Julie Johnston. The seasoned veteran and upstart young gun give us two defensive perspectives on the footballing life and the World Cup. Plus, what’s so different about USA head coach Jill Ellis?

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Doncaster vs. Reading
Adam traveled to Doncaster for the Reading match-up and gives a full report on the surprising result. And to get a really good look at the Donny Belles, our English host chats with head coach Glen Harris, who gives us his frank assessment of the team and the league. Plus, a look up and down the table.

NWSL Roundup
Week 7 is in the books for the NWSL, and we’ve got all the scoop on the teams, their standings and how they’re making due without their national team players.

Fade out music by Clark Beckham

Original Broadcast Date: May 24, 2015