Women’s World Football Show, Episode 122 is proud to welcome Italy legend Carolina Morace; Also featuring Portsmouth FC Ladies Manager Jay Sadler; and editor of the North American Soccer Guide, Charles Cuttone.
Carolina Morace’s career achievements are simply staggering. A pioneering superstar of Italian women’s football, Carolina scored 105 goals in a 153-match international career, and hit the back of the net over 500 times in over 20 years as a professional footballer.
Adam sits down with the Italy legend to discuss her long career on the Italian Women’s National Team. While most footballers were just learning the game, Carolina was starting for the national team at 14 years old, eventually earning the captain’s armband for most of her career. At the club level, Carolina continued her dominance, having claimed Italy’s Capocannoniere (top scorer) on 12 occasions.
In this candid interview, Carolina opens up about her experience scoring four goals at Wembley (an achievement never duplicated by man or woman), her coaching experiences, the current state of women’s football in Italy, and More!
Player, Coach, Icon, Legend – This is Carolina Morace! Don’t miss this exclusive interview with one of the all-time greats of the women’s game! (4:17’)
Portsmouth Ladies FC
The best part about following women’s football all over the world is learning about the teams in the lower tiers ready to burst onto the scene! We welcome Portsmouth Ladies FC Manager Jay Sadler to discuss the growth of the game in the port town! From building a new girls academy, developing links between the men’s and women’s sides to long-term plans and ambitions, Jay gives us all inside information. There’s a sleeping giant in Pompey and we’re about to wake her up! (38’)
Visit PortsmouthFCLadies.co.uk
FAWSL 1&2 Season Recaps
Adam breaks down the FAWSL season with a look at Chelsea Ladies FC. What was the turning point for the team and can it sustain it’s success to next season, especially with all the changes? We take a deep dive into these questions and more. Plus, a look at all the teams in FAWSL 1 & 2 – how they finished and what is on the horizon. If you’re a little behind on your FAWSL news, we’ll get you caught up and ready for next season!
North American Soccer Guide 2018
Every once in awhile a book comes along that we just have to talk about. North American Soccer Guide 2018 is that book! Join us as we welcome longtime sportswriter and editor of the North American Soccer Guide, Charles Cuttone to the show. Spotlighting everything in USA and Canada women’s soccer, NASG offers recaps, results, rosters, stats, award-winners, all-time champions, red-letter dates, and more! Patty sits down with Charles to discuss this huge undertaking, what inspired him to compile all this info, why was it important to give the women’s game equal treatment and more! (01:13:28’)
Visit the website NorthAmericanSoccerGuide.com
European listeners can order the book at www.soccer-books.co.uk
Also available on Amazon!
The story of ettie
The Official Mascot for the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ was recently revealed as a young French poussin named ettie™. We take a look at the young chicken and her very interesting lineage. #HandHeart
Plus…
NWSL updates; Tournament of Nations news; CONCACAF U-17 Championship update; and… Adam asks “Who is this Lollapalooza chap?” and Patty can’t seem to stop talking about when she was a kid. It’s one of those shows!
Photos Courtesy of: FIFA.com; EPA/Thomas Eisenhuth; ChelseaFC.com; PortsmouthFCLadies.co.uk
Original Broadcast Date: May 18, 2018
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Coming off an excellent year in the Eredivisie Vrouwen (the professional women’s football league in the Netherlands), Katja Snoeijs is picking up where she left off. Last season Katja led the Dutch league with most goals scored and is on pace to have another record-breaking season. Adam sits down with the young VV Alkmaar striker to chat about her recent successes, how she got where she is today and what the future looks like.
Adam took a trip to Southampton for the Women’s World Cup Qualifier between England and Wales. Don’t let the 0-0 score fool you… this was a feisty affair with a huge crowd and Adam breaks it all down. We hear what Welsh Head Coach and Arsenal legend Jayne Ludlow has to say about her team’s form and why a draw against FIFA ranked #2 England feels like a victory. (6:40’)
NWSL Previews, Pt. 2
Then, we jump on the Reign Train with WWFShow correspondent and Seattle Reign FC pundit Karen Valenzuela. The Reign has made some major adjustments in the off-season, but is it enough to get them that elusive NWSL Championship crown? Karen takes us through some of the important changes including the big trade that sent away fan favorites Christine Nairn, Carson Pickett and Haley Kopmeyer. (01:11’)
Sky Blue FC Head Coach Denise Reddy is a New Jersey native who has come full circle. Starting her career as NSCAA All-American at Rutgers University, Denise played internationally for 11 years as a centerback for Umea IK and Malmo FF in Sweden, and coached in three different countries. Now, Denise has made her way back home to coach Sky Blue FC. Denise shares with us her unique soccer journey, what coming home means to her, what the fans can expect from her new-look New Jersey side, and more! (15:30’)
University of South Florida
Jordyn Huitema
talking to two of the biggest names to come out of Santa Clara University soccer program – USA defenders Julie Ertz and Sofia Huerta. We go back in time when Julie was called Johnston and played just about every position for the Broncos. What were some of her favorite memories of those days and how has she evolved into the leader she is today. As always, Julie gives us thoughtful answers. (24:55′)
Next up, we visit wth the pride of Boise, Idaho Sofia Huerta. The amicable defender is finding her way on the USA team shortly after trading in her Mexico jersey for the USA crest. As the first ever to play for and against US Soccer, Sofia shares her thoughts on the milestone event. Plus, how much pressure does she feel now that she’s donning the USA shirt? How has Ertz influenced her on and off the pitch? And how important was it for her to take her game to the Australian W-League? Sofia lets us in on these questions and MORE! (28′)
We also hear from Canada Head Coach John Herdman, who is over the moon about his new Canadian team. The colorful coach talks about his young team, the future of the team and the growth of Jordyn Huitema. (7:25)
around the world. Today, Brandi continues to make an impact. In her latest role as Executive Director & U-19 Head Coach for the California Thorns FC, a member of the U.S. Development Academy, Brandi is preparing young girls to become the leaders of tomorrow, on and off the pitch.
In one of the more inspiring interviews to ever air on Women’s World Football Show, Adam sits down with Brazilian professional footballer Mariana Brito Neves. After playing college football at Goshen College in Indiana, Mariana took her skills and knowledge and became a coach for the Haiti National Women’s Soccer Team. Mariana shares her stories of trials and challenges of the Haitian team and their commitment to play professional football. Now playing in France, Mariana continues to take her game and her life to the next level! (55:00’)
promotion to the FAWSL 1, the future of Northern Ireland WNT and the path she paved for herself to get to the top. The young striker made her senior international debut at age 15, claiming Northern Ireland Women’s Premier League Player of the Year in 2010/2012 and Top Goal Scorer 2011/2012. At 18, Simone made the move to Everton in 2013 and now is one of the veterans on the squad, riding the wave from relegation to promotion and beyond.
Kendall Johnson
A soccer prodigy growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, Rose Lavelle became an All-American at University of Wisconsin-Madison, made her way up through the ranks of the U.S. Women’s National Team youth squads, and received her first cap with the USA full squad in March, 2017 (where she was named Player of the Match).
best goalkeepers in the NWSL and Adrianna Franch is continuing that legacy. The first-ever goalkeeper to be drafted into the NWSL in 2013, Adrianna understands what it takes to be successful and the work-ethic involved. The Kansas native shares what she learned from playing in Norway and also what she’s taking away from Thorns goalkeeping coach Nadine Angerer (“The best goalkeeper to ever play”).
future. After reminiscing about some of his favorite memories from the 2012 Olympics to the recent Cyprus Cup, Tony shares strategies for further developing the Ferns heading into the 2019 Women’s World Cup.
Lisa Swanson
There’s more exciting football happening in Germany as the Frauen Bundesliga table is heating up. Is Bayern out of the title race? Are there signs of FFC Frankfurt getting back on track? What’s the scoop on Bayer Leverkusen? And which teams look to be slipping into relegation? It’s all here and more in this special German report! (50:00′)
