Episode 202: Amanda Pérez-Murillo, Ana De Souza

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 202 – Amanda Pérez-Murillo, Ana De Souza

On this episode we’re exploring women’s football in the Concacaf regions of Latin America & The Caribbean with guests Club América midfielder Amanda Pérez-Murillo and founder of FutbolAce.com Ana De Souza.

Plus there’s a subplot! Both guests share their experience of stepping outside of their comfort zones on the way to success.

Amanda Pérez-Murillo
The Club América midfielder stops by to share her football journey. What was it like to play in her sister Veronica’s shadow and how did she emerge as her own player? Plus, Amanda gives us insights on how playing in different leagues has helped shape her as a player and as a person. This inspiring young player also gives us an inside look at the popularity of Liga MX Feminil. What makes this league so exciting and why are fans showing up in droves to Aztec Stadium? You do not want to miss this interview! (6’)

Ana De Souza
The founder and owner of FutbolAce.com stops by to give us an update on all things Concacaf. Who is going to win the U20 WWC in Costa Rica? Which teams should we be watching and who are the up and coming players to watch? Ana gives us the answers.

Plus we talk more about the upcoming Concacaf W Championship Qualifications and the Concacaf Finals that serve as qualifiers for the 2023 Women’s World Cup and 2024 Olympics. There’s lots of things happening in women’s football in Concacaf and Ana is here to help navigate us through all the news! (31’)

Episode Links:

Follow Amanda Pérez-Murillo on IG – https://www.instagram.com/amandaapm

Visit ClubAmerica.com – https://www.clubamerica.com.mx/femenil/

Follow Club America on IG – https://www.instagram.com/americafemenil

Visit Futbolace.com – https://www.futbolace.com

Follow Futbol Ace on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/futbolacemedia

Follow Ana De Souza on:

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theanatron

Twitter – https://twitter.com/theanatronfc

Listen to Veronica Pérez on Episode 33 of Women’s World Football Show – https://wwfshow.com/2015/01/11/perez-en-la-casa

Don’t miss Patty’s new YouTube Show Mission California – https://www.youtube.com/c/MissionCalifornia

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Photo Courtesy of Club América Femenil  

Original Broadcast Date: April 10, 2022

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Amanda Pérez-Murillo, Damon Wilson, and Ana De Souza.

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Episode 33: Veronica Perez

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 33 features an exclusive interview Mexico Women’s National Team striker Veronica Pérez; Plus an Australia update with Aussie sports journalist Cheryl Downes.

Veronica Pérez is in the house! WomVPerez_Spiriten’s World Football Show welcomes the talented and intensely focused midfielder as she shares with us her journey from growing up in Northern California to her very important role on the Mexico Women’s National Team.

“V” (as Patty calls her without permission) also discusses how she came to play for Mexico, growing the women’s game in that country, and a few of her favorite memories on the pitch, as well as what she thinks of the NWSL and her club-team the Washington Spirit. So call all your amigos y familiares and tell them about this great interview!

Cheryl Downes is back to discuss the latest happenings in Australia. How did Canberra United snatch the W-League championship from Perth Glory and what are the Matilda’s  doing as they waltz up to the 2015 Women’s World Cup!

All this and a look at the NWSL College Draft, the league’s new commissioner, as well as a roundup of player movement in the FAWSL… so far!

We guarantee a Paws-itively doggone good time for everyone!

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Told you Adam was wearing a dog suit!

 

Music by Los Lobos and Men at Work.

Original Broadcast Date: January 11, 2015

Episode 25: Ashley Nick, Wambach, Solo, Morgan, Johnston

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 25 features an exclusive interview with USC National Champion Ashley Nick; Pregame chats with USWNT stars Abby Wambach, Hope Solo, Alex Morgan, and Julie Johnston; Plus a W-League report with Aussie sports journalist Cheryl Downes.

Women’s World Football Show catches up with professional footballer and world traveler, Ashley Nick. The star midfielder has made a career out of lending her skills to teams all over the world. Ashley paused in her packing just long enough to chat with us about her latest venture to the land of Cyprus.

Patty traveled to Utah to check out an all-important pre-CONCACAF friendly between North American rivals USA and Mexico. In between snapping selfless with red rocks, she managed to chat with Abby Wambach, Hope Solo, Alex Morgan and new kid on the block, Julie Johnston.

Adam wraps up the European Women’s World Cup qualifiers and takes a special look at how the English women have done to solidify their trip to Canada in 2015.

Australian sports journalist, Cheryl Downes checks in with a report from the first week of the Westfield W-League with updates from each team and the players who have impressed her so far. And for our North American fans, this includes plenty of NWSL players.

All this and so much more… including an email question from a barry very interested listener.

Original Broadcast Date: September 20, 2014.