Episode 187: Jenna McCormick, Cheryl Downes

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 186 features an exclusive interview with Australia Women’s National Team defender Jenna McCormick; and Beyond 90 editor-in-chief Cheryl Downes

As a fan of women’s soccer, what fascinates you most about the players? No matter what attribute you admire about these amazing women footballers, Jenna McCormick embodies just about all of them. The Australia Women’s National Team and Melbourne City defender Jenna McCormick is here to share her remarkable football journey. Plus, our friend and Aussie expert Cheryl Downes is here to talk W-League!

Jenna McCormick
Hailing from South Australia, Jenna McCormick made her national team debut in 2019 against a set of friendlies against Chile. She then made the Olympic qualifiers and on her way to Tokyo! But the journey to fulfilling a dream isn’t without it’s twists and turns. Jenna shares her experiences as a well-traveled player within the W-League and in foreign leagues throughout the world, including a challenging one in Spain.

Jenna also shares insights on her recent injury at Melbourne City and how she has dealt with seeking help to deal with the immense mental pressures the game deals even the strongest players. The embodiment of a footballer, Jenna allows us into her life and makes us proud to be fans of the women’s game! This is a Must Listen to interview! (7′)

Cheryl Downes
Co-founder and editor-in-chief of Beyond90.com.au Cheryl Downes is here to talk about W-League! Who will end the season in the Top 4? Which teams surprised this season? And what did the league do right and wrong in the 2020/21 season? Plus, Cheryl gives her thoughts on the importance of Jenna McCormick to the future of the Matildas. (51′)

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Listen to Cheryl Downes on Episode 171

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Photo Courtesy of: Matildas.com

Original Broadcast Date: March 14, 2021

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Jenna McCormick, Jack Kovicic, John Didulica & Holly Fowler, and of course our friend Cheryl Downes

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Episode 161: Mykiaa Minniss

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 161 features an exclusive interview with Washington State defender Mykiaa Minniss; with sound bites from Washington State’s Morgan Weaver and Todd Schulenberger; UCLA’s Kaiya McCullough and Amanda Cromwell; UNC’s Alessia Russo; and Stanford University’s Sophia Smith, Naomi Girma and Sam Hiatt.

It’s the last episode of 2019! Instead of looking back, we’re looking forward to the next generation of women soccer stars. The 2019 NCAA Div 1 Women’s College Cup just wrapped up with Stanford winning their third national title, so a perfect time to spotlight women’s soccer Futures!

Mykiaa Minniss

The hero of the 2019 NCAA Div 1 women’s soccer quarterfinals, Washington State Sophomore defender Mykiaa Minniss scored the winning goal sending the Cougars to the College Cup for the first time in the history of the school. We talk with Mykiaa about her growing-up days in Colorado, her collegiate career, the future, and more!!

Establishing herself as a leader on and off the pitch, Mykiaa looks into the future of Cougars soccer program and how she’s looking forward to the next two years. (11′)

Follow Mykiaa on Twitter at @Mykiaa_523

Follow Washington State Cougars on Twitter @WSUCougarSoccer

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

Morgan Weaver – 34’

Todd Schulenberger – 36’

Kaiya McCullough– 37’

Amanda Cromwell – 38’

Alessia Russo – 45’

Sophia Smith – 45’

Sam Hiatt & Naomi Girma – 51’

Contributions to this episode provided by: NCAA.com

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Episode 154: Jordan DiBiasi, Beattie Goad, Christen Press

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Photo Courtesy of: Washington State Cougars

Original Broadcast Date: December 23, 2019

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Mykiaa Minniss, Ben Laskey, J.D. Hamilton

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Episode 160: Clare Polkinghorne, Cheryl Downes

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 160 features an exclusive interview with Australia Women’s National Team defender Clare Polkinghorne; and Aussie football journalist Cheryl Downes.

Throughout history, women footballers have had to struggle and overcome obstacles just to play the beautiful game. Today’s world of women’s football is no different with the struggle to fight for equality.

On November 5, 2019, a collaborative agreement was announced between the Australia men’s Socceroos & and the women’s Westfield Matildas, giving equal shares of total player revenue, resources and other benefits. On this episode, we take a look at this new CBA, the growth of the Westfield Matildas, the W-League, and more with special guests Australia WNT defender Clare Polkinghorne and Aussie sports journalist Cheryl Downes.

Clare Polkinghorne

At only 30-years old, Clare Polkinghorne has spent half of her life on the Westfield Matildas. Known as a leader among her teammates and a mentor to young players, Clare shares with us her thoughts on leadership, goal-setting, and more!

Clare also shares her new role as player/coach with Brisbane Roar. How does this new role change the way she approaches the game and her future in football? Clare gives us all the inside info and more! Don’t miss this important conversation with one of the world’s most successful women’s footballers in the game today! (15’)

Follow Clare on Twitter @clarepolks89

Follow Westfield Matildas on Twitter @TheMatildas

Cheryl Downes

Long-time friend and supporter Cheryl Downes stops by to get us up to date on the Australia Women’s National Team’s new CBA, Australia’s upcoming Olympic Qualifiers, W-League up dates, and more! Do not miss this convo with the Editor-in-Chief Australia’s top women’s football website, Beyond90.com.au! (41’)

Follow Cheryl on Twitter Cheryl on Twitter @ChicasFootball

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Listen to Kate Gill on Episodes 29 and 100

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Photo Courtesy of: Westfield Matildas

Original Broadcast Date: December 1, 2019

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Clare Polkinghorne, Damon Wilson at Wilson Management Alliance, Cheryl Downes, Beyond90

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Episode 154: Jordan DiBiasi, Beattie Goad, Christen Press

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 154 features exclusive interviews with Washington Spirit Midfielder Jordan DiBiasi; Stanford University Midfielder Beattie Goad; and Soundbites from USWNT Strikers Christen Press and Rose Lavelle.

Only the top high school athletes make it to the level of playing women’s college soccer. During the 2016-2017 school year, there were about 38,873 women playing collegiate soccer and of these college players, 1,155 were international recruits.

How has playing collegiate soccer helped prepare players for the professional ranks, and more than that, how does it bring out the best in these young women and shape their futures as world changers? In this episode, we talk with one of the brightest young stars in the NWSL – in her first pro season after a stellar college career at Stanford, Washington Spirit midfielder Jordan Dibiasi.

Also, Stanford defender from Australia, Beattie Goad. We’ll also hear from one of the most famous Stanford players of all time – Christen Press; and a cameo by Washington Spirit forward Rose Lavelle.

Jordan DiBiasi

Washington Spirit rookie midfielder Jordan DiBiasi stops by to talk about her stellar career at Stanford, how playing college soccer helped prepare her for the professional ranks, her seamless transition from college to pros, and more.

Jordan shares how she’s handled being drafted 3rd overall by the Washington Spirit in the 2019 NWSL College Draft and the challenges that come with that – all with a positive attitude! Jordan DiBiasi is part of the young crop of USWNT U-23 players you need to watch and this interview will show you why! (9’)

Follow Jordan DiBiasi on Twitter @ DiBiasiJordan and on Instagram @jordan_dibiasi

Beattie Goad

All the way from Melbourne, Australia, Beattie Goad is making a name for herself as a standout footballer at Stanford University. A combination of brains and brawn, Beattie has been working hard at expanding her horizons at Stanford, forging friendships and interests away from just school and soccer.

A two-time W-League champion and NCAA Women’s National Champion, Beattie give us insight on what it takes to balance playing football at a highest level while Majoring in Human Biology with a minor in medical anthropology. Get to know this exciting and interesting player and person only on Women’s World Football Show! (42’)

Check out Patty’s article on Beattie Goad for Beyond90.

Rose Lavelle and Christen Press

Washington Spirit striker and USWNT star Rose Lavelle stops by to chat about the new-look Spirit team, how the young players are affecting the team, and the challenge of going from national team to club team. (34’)

One of the most famous Stanford players of all time, USWNT striker Christen Press chats to Patty about her college experience, the magical atmosphere at Stanford, and her advice to student athletes. (39’)

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SheKicks Women’s Football Magazine

CollegeMatildas.com

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Photo Courtesy of: Washington Spirit

Original Broadcast Date: September 8, 2019

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Nick Sato at Stanford University, Washington Spirit Media Team, US Soccer, NCAA.com.

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Episode 152: Jodie Taylor

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 152 features an exclusive interviews with England striker Jodie Taylor; Editor of She Kicks Women’s Football Magazine Jen O’Neill; and USWNT Head Coach Jill Ellis.

The game is growing all over the world, but no place faster than in England. This is thanks in part to the success of the Lionesses of England, the Women’s Super League, Championship League, and media including TV broadcasts, websites, and magazines dedicated to women’s football. On this episode, we focus on the rise of women’s football in England with featured guest England striker Jodie Taylor and editor of She Kicks Women’s Football magazine Jen O’Neill. Plus we hear from Jill Ellis on the eve of her departure as head coach of the USWNT.

Jodie Taylor

To say Jodie Taylor is a well-traveled player is an understatement. Beginning her club career with Tranmere Rovers as a youth, Jodie ventured from her home at 18 to play college football at Oregon State University. It was a hard time leaving her urban home to a remote town in the USA, but it was the start of a unique road that would lead all the way to the National Team. Jodie generously takes on her football journey with honesty, humor, and foresight.

Jodie didn’t follow the conventional path we see in most players at this level. In fact, you could say Jodie Taylor paved her own path to become one of the top players in the world and a true role model for young people to follow. This interview breaks down the mystery that is Jodie Taylor! (10′)

Jill Ellis

Jill Ellis, who led the U.S. Women’s National Team to historic back-to-back FIFA Women’s World Cup titles in Canada (2015) and France (2019), will step down as head coach following the completion of the Victory Tour in early October, 2019. Listen in as the coach tells us what she hopes her legacy will be and what her future holds. (41′)

Jen O’Neill

Editor of She Kicks Women’s Football Magazine Jen O’Neill makes her WWFShow debut! One of the more respected voices in women’s football in the UK, Jen stops by to talk about the Lionesses, their 2019 Women’s World Cup performance, the future of the team, as well as the upcoming FAWSL and Championship, and a lot more! (46′)

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Photo Courtesy of: Reign FC

Original Broadcast Date: August 11, 2019

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Reema Patel (Reign FC); US Soccer; and Jen O’Neill (She Kicks Women’s Football Magazine).

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Episode 142: Rebekah Stott, Leonne Stentler

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 142 features exclusive interviews with New Zealand Women’s National Team defender Rebekah Stott; former Netherlands defender Leonne Stentler; and an important discussion with Africa President of CONIFA, Justin Walley.

Also on the show, NWSL news and signings; Updates on SheBelieves Cup, Algarve Cup, Cypress Cup, and the inaugural Cup of Nations in Australia; and a recap of the Women’s Continental League Cup Final between Arsenal and Manchester City.

Rebekah Stott – A Women’s World Football Show exclusive interview with New Zealand Women’s National Team defender Rebekah Stott. The 3-time W-League Champion shares her experiences playing in leagues all over the world including her new team Avaldsnes, insights on playing for the Football Ferns, and more. (30′)
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Leonne Stentler – A fun and inspiring interview with former Dutch international Leonne Stentler. The former defender discusses highlights of her career, her inspirations, and what she is doing today to help change women’s sport and the world! (51′)
Follow Leonne on Twitter @lstent

Justin Walley – Justin Walley is back his new book “One Football. No Nets” and his new role as Africa President of the Confederation of Independent Football Associations (CONIFA), the international governing body for non-FIFA affiliated associations. (1:21’)
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Photos/Logos Courtesy of: NZ Football Ferns

Original Broadcast Date: March 3, 2019

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Episode 141: Caity Heap, Júlia Belas

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 141 features exclusive interviews with AC Sparta Praha midfielder Caity Heap; From Terra Networks in Brazil, sports journalist Júlia Belas.

Also on the show, we break down the 2018/19 Westfield W-League Grand Final; The return of the International Champions Cup; Previews on SheBelieves Cup, Algarve Cup, Cypress Cup, and the inaugural Cup of Nations in Australia; And scores and reports from FA Women’s Cup and Frauen Bundesliga.

Caity Heap – A Women’s World Football Show exclusive interview with AC Sparta Praha midfielder and 3-time NCAA National Champion Caity Heap. The Texas native shares her experiences playing for Texas Tech, Houston Dash, and now for Sparta Praha in Prague. Plus, favorite memories over the years and taking on a new challenge in the Czech Republic.(9’)
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Júlia Belas – Entertainment and Sports Journalist Júlia Belas of Terra Networks in Brazil stops by for a report on the Brazil Women’s National Team. What can we expect from the team at the upcoming SheBelieves Cup, who are some of the younger players we should be watching, and how important is Marta and the success of the Seleção on the women’s game in Brazil? Júlia shares her insights. (47’)
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Photos/Logos Courtesy of: Sparta.cz

Original Broadcast Date: February 17, 2019

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Episode 140: Kate Longhurst, Cheryl Downes

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 140 features an exclusive interview with West Ham United midfielder and 2-time FAWSL champion Kate Longhurst; a special Australia report with TheWomensGame.com Editor Cheryl Downes.

Also on the show, a discussion about the recent move of the Seattle Reign FC and other compelling NWSL news; Christine Sinclair poised to break the all-time goal-scoring record and news from Canada training camp; a look at New Zealand Women’s National Team roster for Cup of Nations (including the return of Abby Erceg); FAWSL and W-League reports; and MORE!

Kate Longhurst – A Women’s World Football Show exclusive interview with West Ham United midfielder and 2-time FAWSL Champion Kate Longhurst. Kate shares what it’s like playing for the side she grew up rooting for, playing for Matt Beard, a few Cockney Rhyming, and more! (12:50’)
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Cheryl Downes – Writer and editor of TheWomensGame.com Cheryl Downes stops by for a report on the firing of Matilda’s Head Coach Alan Stajcic, the effects on the team, possible appointees and more. Also a look at the 2018/19 W-League season. (43’)
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Listen to Patty discuss the beginnings of WWFShow, the state of women’s soccer, and more on Jason Broadwater’s On the Touchline podcast.

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Original Broadcast Date: January 31, 2019

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Episode 139: James Clarkson, Marc Skinner, Craig Hadley

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 139 features exclusive interviews with Houston Dash newly-appointed Head Coach James Clarkson; Birmingham City Women FC Sportswriter and Podcast Host Craig Hadley; and soundbites from Orlando Pride new Head Coach Marc Skinner.

Also on the show, a discussion and update on the firing of Australia Women’s National Team Head Coach Alen Stajcic; NWSL College Draft report, news, and signings; W-League update; and more!

James Clarkson – A Women’s World Football Show exclusive interview with newly-appointed Head Coach for the Houston Dash James Clarkson. (22′)
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Craig Hadley – Women’s football writer and host of Birmingham City Women FC fan podcast, Great Since 68. (51′)
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Marc Skinner – Soundbites from Orlando Pride Head Coach Marc Skinner supplied by Orlando Pride.

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Photos/Logos Courtesy of: HoustonDynamo.com; Marc Skinner photos on our social feed by Mark Thor/Orlando Pride.

Original Broadcast Date: January 20, 2019

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Episode 138: Dominique Bond-Flasza, Megan Kelly Alexander, Jana Lange

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 138: Features interviews with Jamaica Women’s National Team defender Dominique Bond-Flasza; Yeovil Town Ladies Football Club defender Megan Kelly Alexander; and a special Frauen-Bundesliga report with German sportswriter Jana Lange.

Dominique Bond-Flasza
As one of the heroes of the 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championships, defender Dominique Bond-Flasza helped catapult the Jamaica Women’s National Team to the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France (the first ever Caribbean team to qualify). The Jamaican star shares her unique story of how growing up in Canada to a Jamaican mother and Polish father helped shape her career as an international footballer.

Now contributing her talents to PSV Vrouwen from Eindhoven in the Dutch Eredivisie league, Dominique gives us a glimpse into her experiences living and playing abroad, her hyper-competitive nature, what we can expect from Jamaica in the Women’s World Cup and more! We’re pulling back the curtain on the steely-eyed defender and you do not want to miss this revealing interview with Dominique Bond-Flasza! (4′)

Megan Kelly Alexander
Yeovil Town Ladies FC defender Megan Alexander stops by to talk about her career, experiences in the FAWSL, playing full-time, and more. Despite their place in the FAWSL standings, Yeovil Town LFC continues to raise the bar on women’s football in England. Megan shares insights on what makes this team so special, her thoughts on manager Lee Burch, and more. (37′)

Frauen-Bundesliga Report
Our friend, German sportswriter Jana Lange is back to give us a much-needed report on the first half of the Frauen-Bundesliga. How are top teams Wolfsburg and Bayern doing in the league? Is there room for SGS Essen, Potsdam, and Hoffenheim? And will we see Frankfurt return to form anytime soon. Jana is here with all the answers and more. Get out your language app out because we’re coming at you with some serious German! (56′)

PLUS…
A look at the recent USWNT roster; NWSL signings; Reports on W-League and FAWSL; the regrets of Sofia Huerta; and More!

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Photos/Logos Courtesy of: Jamaica Football Federation, PSV Vrouwen, Yeovil Town LFC

Original Broadcast Date: January 6, 2019

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