Episode 168: Janine Beckie

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 168 features exclusive interviews with Manchester City Defender and Canada Women’s National Team Star Janine Beckie; and from Manchester City Women’s FC Supporters Club Dave Sheel and Jayne Comer.

It’s not enough to do the ‘little things right’ when it comes to success.

When Manchester City Women’s Football Club entered into the FA WSL in 2014, they took every single resource afforded to them and blazed a trail of success. The story of MCWFC is a tale of teamwork that starts at the top of the organization with a commitment to do all the right things, both big and small to help make the women’s side become the best in the world.

In this episode, we take a look at MCWFC with Canada Women’s National Team striker and Manchester City star Janine Beckie; and from MCWFC Official Supporters Club – Dave Sheel and Jayne Comer.

Janine Beckie

A staple on the Canada Women’s National Team since 2015, Janine Beckie has taken her game up a few notches over the years. Now, doing great things for both club and country, Janine stops by to share her football journey, the decisions that brought her to the Canada team and to Manchester, and more.

One of the game’s fan favorites, Janine also gives us insights on what makes this current squad of Canada international so special; why she fits in so well in Manchester; her experiences living and working in Europe, and more! (19’)

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David Sheel and Jayne Comer

We couldn’t feature a show about Manchester City without spotlighting the passionate supporters group. David Sheel and Jayne Comer are here to give us inside info on the supporters group, the team, the players, the players to watch and much, much more! You’re going to love hearing their stories from the trenches in Manchester! (51’)

Follow Dave on Twitter @Davros1736

Follow Jayne on Twitter @blueberry1894

Follow MCWFC Official Supporters Club on Twitter @MCWFC_OSC

Episode Links:

https://womenscompetitions.thefa.com/en/News/barclays-FA-WSL

https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/teams/team/1883718/

https://twitter.com/ManCityWomen

 

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Photos Courtesy of: ManCity.com

Original Broadcast Date: April 5, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Vanessa Rincon, Janine Beckie, Dave Sheel, Jayne Comer

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Episode 167: Gabriela Garton, Julieta Sampaoli

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 167 features exclusive interviews with Argentina Women’s National Team goalkeeper Gabriela Garton; and Argentine sports reporter Julieta Sampaoli.

For women’s footballers in Argentina, the fight for equal treatment is an ongoing struggle. Largely ignored, displaced and unheard for too long, in 2017 the Argentina Women’s National Team had had enough and staged a protest that would change the climate and view of the game in that country and beyond.

Today, we are witnessing a cultural shift in the country. However, to gain equality, there is still a long way to go. On this episode, we seek to understand the struggles and victories of the Argentina Women’s National Team, the women’s professional league in Argentina, youth development, the changing attitudes on women’s football, and more.

Gabriela Garton

American-born goalkeeper, Gabriela Garton shares her experience playing on the Argentina Women’s National Team and on two of Argentinean heavyweight sides River Plate and UAI Urquiza.

What is life like in Argentina for a woman footballer? What changes are being made to improve conditions for players? What is the women’s national team doing to help shift the mindset of a culture? Gaby gives us a peek into a world few know about.

Plus, a look back at Gaby’s career, her current club Essendon Royals in Australia, and much more! (14’)

Follow Gabriela on Twitter @gaby_garton

Guerreras: Fútbol, Mujeres y Poder By Gabriela Garton

Julieta Sampaoli

When Julieta Sampaoli discovered a lack of quality information on women’s football in Argentina, she created her own website called EstrategasFF.com. The teacher and sports journalist now staffs the website with news and information on the Argentina Women’s National Team and the women’s leagues in the region.

In this episode, Julieta stops by to pull back the curtain on women’s football in Argentina to give us an inside view of the national team, the clubs, the youth development, and more. If you’ve always wanted to know more about the women’s game in Argentina, this is a Must Listen! (58’)

Follow Julieta on Twitter @julisamp

Julieta’s website Estrategas Futbol Femenina:

Website: EstrategasFF.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EstrategasFF

Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/estrategasff

Episode Links:

Gabriela Garton: Warrior by Julieta Sampaoli via Beyond90

Argentina Women’s National Team profile via FIFA

Gaby Garton signs with Essendon Royals

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Photos Courtesy of: Wikipedia

Original Broadcast Date: March 22, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Gabriela Garton, Julieta Sampaoli, and Cheryl Downes

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Episode 166: Freya Coombe, Carli Lloyd, Allison Lee

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 166 features a spotlight on Sky Blue FC, including exclusive interviews with Head Coach Freya Coombe, Forward Carli Lloyd, and Sports Journalist Allison Lee.

The story of Sky Blue FC is one of those inspirational stories wrought with metaphoric life lessons, and timeless takeaways. In this episode we take a look at the rise, the fall, and the rise again of Sky Blue FC.

Freya Coombe

Originally from England, Freya Coombe began her playing career at Reading FC. She then coached at the club for seven years, serving as the Director of Coaching for the Reading FC Centre of Excellence and as the Women’s Development Team Manager for Reading FC Women.

As the 2020 season begins, so does the Freya Coombe era, in her first full season as head coach. Freya talks to us about her life, career, the spirit of Sky Blue players, and more. Learn why Freya is a big part of the positive changes happening at Sky Blue and what it will take to renew it’s reputation as a successful, professional club. (6’)

Follow Freya on Twitter @only1Freya

Carli Lloyd

A brief chat with The GOAT Carli Lloyd, who is re-energized and excited to play for both Club and Country! Don’t you love a happy Carli Lloyd?? (36’)

Allison Lee

If you follow Sky Blue on any level, you know the work of Allison Lee. For the past several years, she has covered the team exclusively for SB Nation’s Once a Metro section.

Allison stops by to give us the real deal on the team – the big changes, the players who will be missed, the new stars coming in, the influence of the fans, and more! Allison knows what’s up in New Jersey and she’s here to give us the scoop! (46′)

Follow Allison on Twitter @allibecc

Read Allison’s articles on Sky Blue FC SB Nation’s Once a Metro

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Tickets for the Sky Blue FC 2020 season are on sale now and can be purchased online at https://skybluefc.com/tickets/ or by calling 1-888-SBFC-TIX.

Jen Hoy on Episode 151 (Aired: July 28, 2019)

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Photos Courtesy of: Sky Blue FC

Original Broadcast Date: March 9, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Freya Coombe, Nichole Paolino, Allison Lee, Aaron Heifitz, Cloud 9 Supporters Group

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Episode 165: Lianne Sanderson, Ashley Nick, Scott Juniper

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 165 is a bonus mini-episode spotlighting iSaw Soccer Foundation. Featuring interviews with professional soccer players Lianne Sanderson, Ashley Nick, and head coach Scott Juniper.

“Necessity is the mother of invention.” Nowhere is this more true than in the world of women’s soccer, and established by the newly-formed iSaw Soccer Foundation.

Lianne Sanderson and Ashley Nick

England international Lianne Sanderson and American soccer star Ashley Nick discuss their new venture as General Managers of the iSaw Soccer team. Listen to their story of how Southern California investor Nick Diaz tapped them to be at the forefront of this inventive strategy to help grow and sustain women’s professional soccer in the state and beyond.

Lianne and Ashley share their thoughts on iSaw Soccer – what it is, why it’s important, how we as fans can help, and more. In this exclusive interview with the game’s biggest advocates, Lianne and Ashley give us hope that there are people out there actually doing something to help grow the women’s game and sustain it for the future.  (6’)

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Follow Ashley Nick on Twitter @missashleynick

Scott Juniper

Another old friend of the show Head Coach Scott Juniper chats with us after the inaugural iSaw Soccer match at the Great Park OC in Irvine, CA. How did the UCI coach get involved wih iSaw, what are the challenges of coaching a team full of soccer super stars, how will change women’s soccer all over the world? Scott gives us the inside scoop! (34′)

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Ashley Nick on Episode 25 (Aired: Sept. 22, 2014)

Lianne Sanderson on Episode 56  (Aired: Sept. 21, 2015)

Meg Crosson on Episode 84  (Aired: Oct. 31, 2016)

Scott Juniper on Episode 130 (Sept. 10, 2018)

Ashley Nick on Episode 135  (Aired Nov. 25, 2018)

 

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Photos Courtesy of: iSawSoccer.com

Original Broadcast Date: February 20, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Lianne Sanderson, Ashley Nick, Joe Gutierrez, Nick Diaz, Jackie Gutierrez

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Episode 164: Karina LeBlanc

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 164 features an exclusive interview with Concacaf Head of Women’s Football Operations and Canada Soccer Hall of Fame Member Karina LeBlanc; with soundbites from Canada WNT players Christine Sinclair, Stephanie Labbé, Sabrina D’Angelo, Sophie Schmidt, and head coach Kenneth Heiner-Møller.

“Be your own hero. Be the woman you want to see. Be the woman you want to be. Then, you can influence others.” ~ Karina LeBlanc

Karina LeBlanc

As an Olympic medalist, Canada soccer hall of fame member, and head of women’s football operations at Concacaf, Karina LeBlanc has changed the game of women’s soccer by changing the conversation from “What can I do after I retire?” to “What can’t I do and how can I influence the sport?”

Karina takes us on her journey from having a stellar footballing career, accumulating over 18 years of awards and accolades to holding one of the most important positions in women’s football. She also shares her strategies and plans for the future of women’s football in the Concacaf regions, and how she’s impacting the lives of young girls and women all over the world.

This is a smart, insightful, and of course entertaining (It’s KK afterall!) interview that you want to catch and share with your friends! (21’)

Follow Karina on Twitter @karinaleblanc

Visit KarinaLeBlanc.com

Canada Women’s National Team

Throughout this episode, we hear from Canada’s best players talking about the influence of their former teammate, friend and mentor Karina LeBlanc. Soundbites include:

Christine Sinclair (1’)
Stephanie Labbé (15’)
Sophie Schmidt (46’)
Sabrina D’Angelo and Kenneth Heiner-Moller (1:05’)

Episode Links:

Listen to past shows and hear Karina’s influence:

Karina LeBlanc on Episode 86 (Aired: November 20, 2016)

Rhian Wilkinson on Episode 92 (Aired: February 11, 2017)

Sophie Schmidt on Episode 100 (Aired June 10, 2017)

Kadeisha Buchanan on Episode 101 (June 26, 2017)

Desiree Scott on Episode 123 (Aired: June 3, 2018)

Stephanie Labbé on Episode 145 (Aired: May 5, 2019)

 

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Photos Courtesy of: KarinaLeBlanc.com

Original Broadcast Date: February 16, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Karina LeBlanc, Melissa Rincon at Concacaf, Vanessa Racine at Canadian Soccer Association

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Episode 163: Jené Baclawski, Phoenetia Browne

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 163 spotlights Saint Kitts and Nevis Women’s National Soccer Team with featured guests Head Coach Jené Baclawski and forward Phoenetia Browne. Plus, a soundbite from Canada striker Christine Sinclair.

Writer and Poet Gabriel Garcia Marquez once said, “Caribbean reality resembles the wildest imagination.”

The arrival of Saint Kitts and Nevis Women’s National Team into the 2020 Concacaf Women’s Olympic Qualifiers is a reality set into motion by a progressive Saint Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA), a smart and determined coach and team of inspiring local heroes.

In this episode we take a deep dive into the Saint Kitts and Nevis Women’s National Team with exclusive interviews with Head Coach Jené Baclawski and Captain Phoenetia Browne.

Also, a soundbite from Canada WNT forward Christine Sinclair after breaking the record for most all-time international goals across men’s and women’s football.

Jené Baclawski

The high-energy and highly-educated coach from Texas, Jené Baclawski shares stories of her unique path to coaching the Saint Kitts Women’s National Team, her long-term plan for the program, and the importance of their appearance in the 2020 Concacaf Women’s Olympic Qualifiers.

Coach Baclawski also gives us insights into the lives of women footballers in Saint Kitts – from the community to the senior national team; how she plans on changing the culture and mindset of girls playing football; building up national team players to be contenders on the international stage, and more. This is a must listen! (13’)

Follow Jené on Twitter @jbaclawski

Phoenetia Browne

There’s a hero walking among us and her name is Phoenetia Browne!

A prolific goal-scorer and talented ball handler, Phoenetia honed her skills at Columbia University and University of Texas-Austin, and subsequently all over the world playing club soccer in Iceland, Romania, France, and Finland.

The Saint Kitts and Nevis captain and hero of the Caribbean Tournament Olympic Qualifiers, Phoenetia stops by to share insights on her role as leader of the national team, her commitment to growing the game in the region, her impact on getting more girls in Saint Kitts and Nevis to play football, and so much more! (54’)

Follow Phoenetia on Twitter @phophobrowne

Episode Links:

Learn more about 2020 Olympic Women’s Qualifiers happening all over the world via FIFA.com

Follow SKNFA on Facebook and Twitter

Learn more about SKNFA at sknfa.com

Check out Ana De Souza’s podcast Futbol Ace

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Photos Courtesy of: SKNFA Facebook

 

Love After Love by Derek Walcott:

“Love After Love
The time will come
when, with elation,
You will greet yourself arriving
At your own door, in your own mirror,
And each will smile at the other’s welcome.
And say, sit here, Eat.
You will love again the stranger who was your self.
Give wine. Give bread. Give back your heart
To itself, to the stranger who has loved you…

Feast on your own life.”

 

Original Broadcast Date: February 02, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Jené Baclawski, Phoenetia Browne, Ana De Souza, Vanessa Racine at Canadian Soccer Association

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

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Episode 162: Jessica McDonald, Felicia Pennant

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 162 features an exclusive interview with USWNT forward Jessica McDonald; and SEASON zine founder and editor Felicia Pennant.

Two worlds colliding is the theme of this show as we feature two powerhouse voices in women’s football today!

Jessica McDonald

A lesson in perseverance, Jessica McDonald played for six NWSL teams in under four years. Her heart and hard work paid off as she now is one of the most decorated players in women’s football. The 2019 Women’s World Cup champion is making a name for herself as a solid striker on the USA Women’s National Team, and has most recently named to the Concacaf Women’s Olympic Qualifying roster.

Not only an amazing footballer and athlete, Jessica is also a dedicated mom to young son Jeremiah. On this episode Jess shares how motherhood has shaped her career and her motivation to be the best and to be a positive role model. Jess also tells us about her latest side hustle as a podcaster talking about mom athletes and showing all of us that life is possible even when you’re a parent! (17′)

Follow Jessica on Twitter at @J_Mac1422

Felicia Pennant

Fashion and football come crashing together in SEASON zine, a publication and podcast by founder and editor Felicia Pennant. SEASON zine uses football and fashion as a platform to tackle important topics that effect our everyday lives. (53’)

Follow @season_zine on Twitter

Visit the SEASON zine website

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They Don’t Teach This by Eniola Aluko

WomensSoccerUnited.com

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Photo Courtesy of: U.S. Soccer

Original Broadcast Date: January 19, 2020

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Jessica McDonald, Jacquelyn Tacke (at Lauderdale Media), Felicia Pennant, Hannah Mendelsohn

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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

Episode Links:

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

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

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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

Follow Beyond90 on Twitter @Beyond90AU

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Follow the latest news in Australia at Beyond90.com.au

Listen to Kate Gill on Episodes 29 and 100

Listen to Sarah Walsh on Episode 112

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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

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

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Episode 159: Grace Cutler, Kennedy, Corsie, Bledsoe, Rueben

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 159 features exclusive interviews with Sassuolo FC center-back Grace Cutler; Australia WNT defender Alanna Kennedy; Scotland WNT defender Rachel Corsie; Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe; and Nigeria U20 striker Charity Chetachukwu Reuben.

On this episode, we focus on the ‘other side’ of playing professional football – living and playing abroad.

Imagine having a job that requires you to pick up and relocate to another country at least twice a year… forcing you to live and work in a foreign country. Many times, it’s a country you’ve never been to before, far away from family and friends, and the comforts of home.

This has become very common in the women’s game and one we’ll explore in-depth with special guests American Grace Cutler who is currently playing in Italy; Nigerian Charity Rueben who just finished up playing club football in Katzakstan; and brief chats with American Aubrey Bledsoe who is playing in Australia; and Aussie Alanna Kennedy and Scotland’s Rachel Corsie, who just finished up their NWSL season in the USA.

Grace Cutler

After stellar careers in high school and college, Grace Cutler was drafted by the Houston Dash in the 2019 NWSL College Draft. From there, it’s been a rollercoaster ride of emotions and whirl wind of life lessons.

We chat with Grace about her past year and her current challenge of playing abroad in the Italy’s Serie A with Sassuolo FC. How is she adapting, what is she learning about the game and herself, and much more! (8’)

Follow Grace on Instagram at gracecutler

Follow Upper V Athlete Management on Twitter @uppervathletes

Alanna Kennedy & Rachel Corsie

Our friend and official ‘Post-Game Gator’ Alana “AJ” Johnson meets up with AUS/Orlando Pride defender Alanna Kennedy and SCO/Utah Royals FC defender Rachel Corsie in a post-game environment to talk about playing in the NWSL, some of their favorite places to visit, their off-the-pitch talents, and much more! (44’)

Follow Alanna Kennedy on Twitter @AlannaKennedy

Follow Rachel on Twitter @RachelCorsie14

Follow Alana “AJ” Johnson on Twitter @alanajohnson25

Aubrey Bledsoe

Washington Spirit goalkeeper and 2019 NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year Aubrey Bledsoe returns to the W-League this season with Sydney FC. In a recent Washington Spirit press conference we asked Aubrey about her experience in Australia, what she’s learned from playing abroad, some of the challenges being so far from home, and of course her recent call up to the USWNT. (54′)

Follow Aubrey on Twitter @AubreyBledsoe

Charity Chetachukwu Reuben

The 18-year old star of Nigeria’s U16 WNT and U20 WNT, Charity Chetachukwu Reuben shares her experience of playing for BIIK Kazygurt in Kazakhstan, making her debut Champions League appearance, the challenges of playing abroad, her future plans, and more! (01:02′)

Follow Charity on Twitter @charityReuben2

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Follow the latest news from Sassuolo Calcio Femminile

Kate Gill on Episodes 29 and 100

Sarah Walsh on Episode 112

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Photo Courtesy of: Sassuolo FC

Original Broadcast Date: November 17, 2019

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

Additional assistance for this episode by Alana “AJ” Johnson, Upper V Athlete Management, Sassuolo Calcio Femminile, Washington Spirit, Orlando Pride, Utah Royals FC, NPR.org

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