Episode 34: Carli Lloyd

LLoyd_DougPensingerGettyWomen’s World Football Show, Episode 34 features an exclusive interview with USWNT midfielder Carli Lloyd; Plus Steel City FC GM Steph Harrison.

Women’s World Football Show welcomes 2-time Olympic gold medal winner Carli Lloyd! USA’s top-scoring midfielder took a break from USWNT training camp in California to chat with Patty about everything from her fitness leading up to the World Cup to her thoughts on the NWSL. In this highly personal interview, Carli gives us an inside look at her “hard-as-nails” image and why we should never judge a book by it’s cover. Plus, does the steely-eyed goal scorer cry at movies? You’ll have to listen to find out!

Steel City FC
If there’s a new team in Pittsburgh, you know Adam is on it! The Pitts-obsessed EnglishSteelCityLogoman visits with the wunderkind behind the newest WPSL team, GM Steph Harrison. Discover how one vision to bring women’s soccer to the City of Champions has become a reality. Support Steel City FC by following them on Twitter @SteelCityFC and visit their website at SteelCityFC.com.

Cyprus Cup and FA Cup
WWFShow breaks down the equally-matched groups at this year’s Cyprus Cup. If you don’t know what’s going on in Cyprus, we’ll get you up to speed. Also, the latest and greatest news on the upcoming Women’s FA Cup match-ups. Will Doncaster get stung this weekend by the London Bees? Adam will be buzzing around the scene.

Plus…
Updates on upcoming international friendlies, a recap of the Four-Nation’s Cup in China, Adam lets us know how to cope with a Sophie Schmidt-less NWSL, Barry plays the drums and more!

And all this Hope Solo business is making us feel kind of… deflated.

Fade-Out Music by Green Day.

Original Broadcast Date: January 24, 2015

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 28: Laura Alleway, Lauren Silver, Hannah Wilkinson

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 28 features an exclusive interview with Australia Women’s National Team defender Laura Alleway; Jamaica head coach Merron Gordon; and Alana “AJ” Johnson chats with college stars Lauren Silver, Arin Gilliland, Sally Gill, and Hannah Wilkinson.

Women’s World Football Show celebrates Australian International and Brisbane Roar defender Laura Alleway! Adam interviews the towering footballer and goes in-depth with her on everything from the challenges of playing on a struggling team to the successes of the Matildas. Laura also shares her plans for the future and the things she’s doing today to prepare for life after football.

There are more teams celebrating their entry into the Women’s World Cup 2015 in Canada. Join us as we recap the qualifying tournaments including CONCACAF, CAF African Women’s Championship, European playoffs and the Oceania Tournament.

Will we see a Caribbean side enter the world championship for the first time? Which three teams will represent Africa? And what will the All-Whites of New Zealand do to make themselves better? All this and more, including a few words with Jamaica Head Coach Merron Gordon.

Hannah WilikinsonWomen’s World Football Show correspondent Alana “A.J.” Johnson catches up with some big-name college stars featuring Lauren Silver (University of Florida/Jamaica International); Arin Gilliland (University of Kentucky); Sally Gill (Tennessee State University) and Hannah Wilkinson (University of Tennessee/New Zealand International).

Can you handle much more? Well hold on because Adam is raving like a crazed madman in his Sophie Schmidt-delirium-fueled-recap of the Canada vs. Japan friendlies. All this and a look at the newest team to pounce into the WSL 1 (according to Patty, they’re paws-itively awesome)!

Music by Men at Work, Ziggy Marley, and Kool & the Gang.

Original Broadcast Date: November 2, 2014.

poppies

Adam explains the significance of the magnificent English poppies!!

Episode 27: Randy Waldrum, Tobin Heath, Nick Cushing, Steph Houghton

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 27 features postgame interviews with Trinidad & Tobago head coach Randy Waldrum and USWNT midfielder Tobin Heath; Plus sound bites from Manchester City head coach Nick Cushing and striker Steph Houghton; and Arsenal Ladies head coach Pedro Losa; and a W-League report from Aussie reporter Cheryl Downes.

Underdogs are the new heroes as Women’s World Football Show highlights Women’s World Cup 2015 qualifiers and championships from around the world!

Randy Waldrum, Tobin Heath
Small nations like Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and Costa Rica are making names for themselves at CONCACAF. On the other side of the pitch, the two Changing Guardspowerhouses USA and Mexico are battling the devil within. Our own Alana “Postgame Gator” Johnson was in Chicago for the matches and came back with interviews from T&T Head Coach Randy Waldrum and USA’s cheeky midfielder Tobin Heath.

Tournament Reviews
The African nations have Canada on their minds as they compete in the CAF TN Mobile 9th African Women’s Championship in Namibia. Patty and Adam take a look at this warrior-like competition where the top three teams will solidify their place among the best at the Women’s World Cup 2015.

The FAWSL has wrapped up and crowned a surprising champion that had one blue team seeing red! Adam guides us through the last days of the 2014 season!

Nick Cushing, Steph Houghton
David takes down Goliath in the 2014 Continental Cup! Adam and Barry traveled to London to witness the un-crowning and came back with interviews from Manchester City Women’s Football Club head coach Nick Cushing and captain Steph Houghton, as well as Arsenal Ladies’ new coach Pedro Losa.

W-League Report
There’s an underdog down under in the Westfield W-League and our good friend Cheryl Downes stops by to give us all the juicy details on Perth Glory’s recent rise to excellence. Patty interrogates Cheryl on the best and worst of the season so far; which American has taken the league by storm; the good deeds of Amy Jackson; and what’s really going on with Lisa De Vanna. All this and more!

A short preview of the upcoming Canada vs Japan friendly, gives Adam the perfect link to gush over Sophie Schmidt’s new website (2 minutes and that’s it!!).

Music by Ringo Starr, Men at Work and Blackmore’s Night.

Original Broadcast Date: October 19, 2014.

Episode 22: Sammy Jo Prudhomme

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 22 features an exclusive interview with USC goalkeeper Sammy Jo Prudhomme; Plus post-game comments from Lionesses Fran Kirby, Fara Williams, Jordan Nobbs, and head coach Mark Sampson.

On this week’s show it’s all about the young guns! Fran Kirby talks about her England debut, USC goalkeeper Sammy Jo Prudhomme chats about her incredible season with the 2014 USL W-League Champion LA Blues SC, and the best Under-20 teams from around the world are showcased.

Also on deck are Mark Sampson, Fara Williams and Jordy Nobbs as Adam eavesdrops on the England Women’s National Team press conference after their sterling win against Sweden.

Turf Wars Part 2! It’s the story that never dies! Kept alive by Wambach & Associates… and oh yes – Patty.

Also WWFShow brings you all there is to know about FAWSL, NWSL and all those warm and fuzzy teams (and one not-so) playing in the U20 Women’s World Cup up in Canada! Plus plenty of Sophie, Barry and other Adam-obsessions.

Original Broadcast Date: August 10, 2014.

Episode 18: Chris Phillips

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 18 features an exclusive interview with pro sports trainer Chris Phillips; plus, a look at 2015 Women’s World Cup qualifiers; NWSL updates; Germany vs Canada, and more!

Women’s World Football Show welcomes pro sports trainer and owner of Compete Sports Performance and Rehab, Chris Phillips. Listen in as Chris explains away all the myths and misconceptions of the ACL. What are the reasons why there are so many ACL-related injuries in soccer? Is turf really to blame? And what can healthy athletes do to avoid the dreaded ACL tear? Chris helps us unlock these questions and many more!

Also, Adam reveals the latest team to qualify for Women’s World Cup 2015 and uncovers some truths about the Women’s World Cup 2015  Euro Qualifiers. Patty talks USWNT vs France (and tries to explain the whole Toblex thing). Plus NWSL updates and  Germany vs Canada. Oh and you’ll never guess who’s been hired by Canada Women’s National Team! (Hint: His last name rhymes with hermanni).

Also, Barry Dashes in for a few uninvited appearances!

Original Broadcast Date: June 15, 2014.