Episode 30: Sophie Schmidt, John Herdman, Mark Sampson

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 30 features an exclusive interview with Canada Women’s National Team midfielder Sophie Schmidt and head coach John Herdman; sound bites from England Lionesses manager Mark Sampson; W-League update by Aussie sports journalist Cheryl Downes; Alana “AJ” Johnson interviews Boston University captain Jamie Turchi.

After a very special intro by a certain co-host’s favorite player, Adam breaks down the recent Germany vs. England friendly at Wembley… and also just breaks down. Our hosts go over the good, the meh and the hopeful of this historic event. Plus we hear from England’s head-coach Mark Sampson.

Women’s World Football Show invades the space of Canada vs. Sweden at a recent closed-door match. Patty chats with Canadian midfielder Sophie Schmidt about her recent successes, life on the road, social media and also about Adam Barlow. Coach John Herdman shares an update on Diana Matheson, his thoughts on Tom Sermanni and tells us what he thinks about Sophie Schmidt. Plus a recap of the two friendlies and more Sophie!

Sweden & Canada sing their national anthems at a recent closed-door match in California.

As Australia’s Westfield W-League is heading into playoff-mode, Cheryl Downes from The Women’s Game stops by to give us the low-down from Down-Under (that’s a lot of downs!). If you want to get up to speed on the league before the regular season ends, then you don’t want to miss this!

Alana “AJ” Johnson reports from Beantown, where Boston University took on Northeastern and a great interview with the Terrier’s Jamie Turchi.

More updates and news from women’s football throughout the world, as well as a report on the folding of the LA Blues SC.

Music by Men at Work and Pilot.

Original Broadcast Date: November 30, 2014

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 powerhouses 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 26: Julie Nelson, Allie Long, Amy Rodriguez

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 26 features an exclusive interview with Northern Ireland defender Julie Nelson; Intimate conversations with USWNT stars Allie Long and Amy Rodriquez; Plus Alana “AJ” Johnson talks with Vanderbilt defender Taylor Richardson.

Julie Nelson
On this week’s Women’s World Football Show, we visit with Glasgow City FC and Northern Ireland Women’s National Team defender Julie Nelson. Julie shares her thoughts on Glasgow City winning the Scottish League trophy, the growth of women’s football in the British Isles and her latest role as mentor and role model.

Allie Long, Amy Rodriquez
Then across the pond, we chat with NWSL Champions past and present. From the 2013 Portland Thorns, Allie Long talks about training with the US Women’s National Team and those rabid Portland supporters. Then, the interview we’ve all been waiting for – 2014 NWSL champion and US Women’s National Team striker Amy Rodriguez talks about her winning season on and off the pitch.

Keeping with our ‘Champions’ theme, we break down the Champions League, give an update on Women’s World Cup qualifiers and the upcoming tournament in Brazil.

Taylor Richardson
Class is in session, as we learn about the college game from our “Postgame Gator” Alana Johnson and listen in on her interview with Vanderbilt defender Taylor Richardson.

Plus Barry, Schmidt-Bits and… The Kardashians? Wait… we’re talking champs not chumps!

Original Broadcast Date: October 5, 2014.

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.

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 21A: Sandra Prusina, Girls on the Ball

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 21A is a special episode taking an in-depth look at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup with Canada sports journalist Sandra Prusina and from Girls on the Ball Rachel O’Sullivan and Sophie Downey.

Women’s World Football Show takes an in-depth look at the 2014 FIFA Under 20 Women’s World Cup. Join Adam and Patty as they go over the groups, teams and players to watch.

Plus Adam dazzles us with his Canadian trivia knowledge, Patty learns how to pronounce Moncton and who knew peanut butter was invented in Montreal?!

Check out Sandra’s blog Northern Kick and the Girls on the Ball website!

Original Broadcast Date: August 8, 2014.

Episode 21: Rachel Wood, Nathan Carr

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 21 features an exclusive interview with Boston Breakers forward Rachel Wood; plus a look at the Caribbean Cup and women’s football in the Caribbean with expert Nathan Carr.

Rachel Wood
Boston Breakers’ Rachel Wood shares her inspirational story with Women’s World Football Show. As a soccer standout in her youth to a year of illness and despair, Rachel’s story is one of hope, perseverance and gratitude leading to self-discovery and success. This is one interview you do not want to miss.

Nathan Carr
Adam explores the mysterious yet growing world of women’s soccer in the Caribbean. Caribbean football writer Nathan Carr joins WWFShow to discuss this and the upcoming Women’s Caribbean Cup (CONCACAF qualifier). If you don’t know anything about football on the islands, you will after this interview.

Plus all the NWSL, FAWSL and all the recent happenings on the International women’s football scene.

And don’t miss your chance to win a Canadian National Team limited edition jersey!

Original Broadcast Date: July 27, 2014.

Episode 20: Pearl Mosoane, Younes Bouida

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 20 features an exclusive interview with TUKS Football Club in South Africa Pearl Mosoane; Plus Technical Director at Soccer New Brunswick Younes Bouida.

Women’s World Football Show discovers grassroots football from the pitches of Canada to South Africa.

Patty sits down with Pearl Mosoane, Administer of TUKS Football Club at University of Pretoria to find out about how South African girls are being empowered by the sport of football. Get in touch with Pearl and the girls at Pretoria on Twitter and Facebook!

Adam visits Younes Bouida, Technical Director at Soccer New Brunswick to discuss how grassroots soccer is paving a path of success for young girls all over the Canadian landscape.

Updates on the FAWSL Continental Cup, as well as the latest on NWSL and U20 Women’s World Cup.

Oh and Angry Barry stops by and it ain’t pretty!

Original Broadcast Date: July 13, 2014.

Episode 19: Tracey Kevins, Mosh Terlecky

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 19 features an exclusive interview with LA Blues Technical Director Tracey Kevins; Plus women’s football photographer Myroslava “Mosh” Terlecky.

Originally named “Tale of 29 Cities… and a French monkey,” this episode is filled with laughs and trivia!

On this week’s episode: Canada vs Germany; USA vs France; & Hope Solo vs. The World.

Coach Tracey Kevins shares her secret of success, her role as Technical Director at the LA Blues of the USL W-League and her journey from London to LA.

Adam chats Ukrainian Women’s Football with sports photographer Myroslava “Mosh” Terlecky.

Plus all the latest on NWSL and FAWSL happenings! Oh, and did we mention a French monkey?!

Original Broadcast Date: June 29, 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.