The Athletic Women's Football Podcast: World Cup Edition

An exclusive interview with Georgia Stanway, the England and Bayern Munich midfielder who's a European Champion, Ballon D’Or nominee and World Cup finalist, with one WSL and two Frauen-Bundesliga titles to her name.

Sophie Penney plays Stanway's standout moments back to her so she can talk us through them.

Why did she choose to shot from long range for her icon goal against Spain at the Euros? How is she dealing with her reputation for yellow cards? And what tattoo is she planning next? 

HOST: Sophie Penney 

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Sophie Penney is with Charlotte Harpur and Laia Cervello Herrero after Barcelona won the Champions League, beating eight-time winners Lyon for the first time to secure an unprecedented quadruple. 

What was it like seeing Alexia Putellas’ goal in person? What were the celebrations like in Spain? How did the Lyon players react? And does this mark the changing of the guard in European women’s football? 

Plus, as we look ahead to the Olympics, we talk about the hijab ban for French athletes with Yashmin Harun, chair and founder of England’s largest Muslim women’s sports c...

Sophie Penney is with Charlotte Harpur, Michael Cox and Katie Whyatt as Chelsea win the WSL title, crowning off Emma Hayes’ 12 years in charge with her 14th major trophy. 

As Hayes leaves for the U.S. Women’s National Team we’re asking what will the WSL look like without Hayes? Will other teams sniff out an opportunity? And will media interest stall?

Plus, Lyon win the French league and we look ahead to their Champions League final against Barcelona with Laia Cervello Herrero.  

HOST: Sophie Penney 

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Charlotte Harpur and Carl Anka join Sophie Penney after Manchester United beat Tottenham in the FA Cup final at Wembley to win their first major trophy. 

Ella Toone and Bethany England react to the result and the wonder goal. And is this a turning point for Manchester United after a difficult season? Mary Earps’ contract runs out this summer, after all. 

Plus David Ornstein joins us to reveal why this moment was extra special for Nikita Parris. 

And Art de Roche comes on to discuss why Arsenal let the WSL all-time top scorer Vivan...

Sophie Penney is with Katie Whyatt and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss a whirlwind week for the WSL title race. 

Chelsea thought they were out of contention after losing to Liverpool but leaders Manchester City lost to Arsenal in stoppage time and Chelsea scored 8 past Bristol City, meaning it will go down to the last day of the season. 

How did City concede two goals in three minutes? Will that lose them the title? And was Emma Hayes playing mind games in her post-match comments?

Plus, as Barcelona win the Liga F title, La...

Sophie Penney brings you inside Stamford Bridge after Barcelona defeat Chelsea to reach the Champions League final and end Emma Hayes’ dreams of a fairytale ending in front of a sell-out crowd. 

You’ll hear from Chelsea’s Jess Carter and Fran Kirby, and Barcelona’s Ona Batlle, plus a full analysis of tactics and what this means for Hayes’ legacy from The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur, Michael Cox and Katie Whyatt, and Spanish journalist Marc Andres. 

HOST: Sophie Penney 

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Charlotte Harpur and Laia Cervello Herrero join Sophie Penney after Chelsea beat Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final first leg - the Catalan side’s first loss at home in over five years.

How did Chelsea pull off that defensive masterclass? What went wrong with Barcelona’s game plan? And can Chelsea do it again in the second leg? 

Plus we look at the state of the Spanish league after Aitana Bonmati said nothing has changed since their World Cup win.  

HOST: Sophie Penney 

WITH: Charlotte Harpur and Laia Cervello Herrero 

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Katie Whyatt, Carl Anka and Charlotte Hapur are with Sophie Penney to react to Manchester United knocking holders Chelsea out of the FA Cup to reach the final at Wembley, and Tottenham’s extra time winner to join them.

How did United start the game so fast? Is Emma Hayes’ final season unravelling? And what will Spurs do without Grace Clinton in the final? 

Plus, we chat to Anne Grimes and Helen Tither about the Corinthians Ladies Football Club, who won 50 trophies in over 20 years during the FA ban on women’s football. 

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Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to talk about Rachel Daly, after she announced her retirement from international football. 

Plus, what did we make of England’s performances in their first Euro 2025 qualification games? Is Lucy Bronze’s defending up to scratch? Are we expecting too much of them?

And Man United offer a contract extension to manager Marc Skinner. Fresh off breaking the story, Charlotte tells us more.

HOST: Sophie Penney 

WITH: Charlotte Harpur and Michael Cox

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Art de Roche and Jessy Parker Humphreys join Sophie Penney after Arsenal won the League Cup in a dramatic final where Chelsea manager Emma Hayes pushed Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall and Frida Leonhardsen Maanum collapsed. Thankfully Frida is now in a stable condition. 

So, what’s the beef between the managers? How did Maanum’s collapse affect the players? And what won it in the end for Arsenal? 

Plus, ex-England captain Steph Houghton is retiring so we chat about her skills on the pitch and her contribution to the women’...

Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw breaks down some of her top goals with Charlotte Harpur after breaking the Manchester City women's goalscoring record. 

What was she thinking in that moment? What are her favourite moves? What’s her relationship like with her teammates like Chloe Kelly and Alex Greenwood? 

And Raphael Honigstein is with Sophie Penney to digest Bayern’s massive 4-0 win over rivals Wolfsburg to all-but seal the Bundesliga title. 

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Guests: Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw, Charlotte Harpur and Raphael Honigstein

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Chelsea knock Arsenal out of the title race in pursuit of their quadruple. How did Emma Hayes outthink Jonas Eidevall so emphatically? And what will happen when these two meet again in the League Cup final?

Plus with two stories surrounding player-coach relationships this year already, questions have arisen about player-coach relationships and safeguarding in women's football. So when Hayes responded to include player-player relationships, that had has us asking whether the environment women's sport is enough for people to be their full self.

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Charlotte Harpur and Dan Sheldon are with Sophie Penney to bring you all the behind the scenes details from The Athletic’s special report into Manchester United.

How close did they come to keeping Alessia Russo? Could Mary Earps leave in the summer too? What changes will INEOS bring? 

Plus Italian journalist Lucia Pirola joins us after Juventus manager Joe Montemurro stepped down.

And we’ve got an NWSL preview with Meg Linehan from the USA. 

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Art de Roche and Charlotte Harpur join Sophie Penney to chat about the North London derby and how Arsenal are consistently selling out the Emirates. 

And in International Women’s Day week, we discuss getting more male fans into the women’s game after an Athletic survey. That’s with Katie Whyatt and Debs Dilworth, Head of the Women’s Game at the Football Supporters Association. 

Producer: Sophie Penney

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Michael Cox and Laia Cervello Herrero are with Sophie Penney after World Champions Spain won the Nations League and qualified for the Olympics for the first time ever.

Can anyone stop Spain? How do they keep winning after the Rubiales kiss scandal? 

As Germany take the last Olympic spot from The Netherlands, we catch up with Dutch journalist Anne-Marie Postma.

And which young player stood out in England's friendlies?

Producer: Sophie Penney

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

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Raphael Honigstein, Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney after Manchester City blew the WSL title race wide open and German star Lena Oberdorf signed with her club’s biggest rivals. 

Can City ruin Emma Hayes’ fairytale ending at Chelsea? Will Arsenal have a say? Do Manchester United need a change of manager? And why did Wolfsburg let Oberdorf go? 

Plus everything you need to know about the news Charlotte broke on the frontrunner to replace Hayes - Sonia Bompastor.

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Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

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Jessy Parker Humphreys joins Sophie Penney to chat about Lyon almost slipping up to PSG in their first game under new owner Michele Kang.

What went wrong for Lyon in the top of the table tie? What does the new ownership mean for the future of Lyon and the league as a whole? 

Plus, Laia Cervello Herrero tells us why we need to be watching out for young Barcelona star Claudia Pina. 

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Art de Roche, Chloe Morgan and Charlotte Harpur join Sophie Penney to chat about why Leah Williamson’s first start since tearing her ACL didn’t go to plan and the first WSL manager sacking of the season.

How did Williamson play? How did West Ham stop Arsenal? Was it too soon for Brighton to sack Melissa Phillips? And why aren’t there more female coaches in the WSL? 

Producer: Sophie Penney

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

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Sophie Penney is joined by Charlotte Harpur and Felipe Cardenas for a special bonus transfer deadline episode to bring you everything you need to know about Chelsea’s new world record signing Mayra Ramirez. 

What’s her style of play? How will she fit into the Chelsea front line? Why did Chelsea pay a world record fee? And what has the reaction been like in Colombia? 

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Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

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"It's like Glastonbury, there's a festival feeling." Sophie Penney is with Chloe Morgan and Jessy Parker Humphreys to react to the comments from Nikki Doucet, the CEO set to take over the women’s professional game in England.

What atmosphere do we want at women’s games? Is there enough focus on the football? Should we consider scrapping the 3pm blackout for the women's game to engage more fans? 

Producer: Sophie Penney

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

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On Saturday, David Ornstein broke the news that Manchester City’s Omar Berrada is moving to the red side of the city, succeeding Richard Arnold as CEO.

With INEOS recently purchasing 25 per cent of Manchester United in exchange for sporting control, what will these changes mean for the women’s team?

The Athletic’s Laura Williamson and Charlotte Harpur join Abi Paterson to answer this very question. 

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It took little over a week into 2024 before we were hit with our first ACL injury of the year.

Sam Kerr joins the list of top women’s footballers Alexia Putellas, Vivianne Miedema, Beth Mead to have succumbed to this devastating injury.

So what does this mean for Kerr, Chelsea, and why do we not seem to be any further down the line to avoiding these situations?

The Athletic's Chloe Morgan and Jessy Parker Humphreys join Abi Paterson to answer these very questions.

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Michael Cox, Charlotte Harpur, Chloe Morgan look at what 2024 will bring with Sophie Penney.

What will the WSL look like without Emma Hayes? And under new ownership? And what can we expect from the Olympics? 

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Michael Cox, Charlotte Harpur, Chloe Morgan and a host of other Athletic reporters share their moments of 2023 with Sophie Penney.

In a year where Spain won the World Cup, Emma Hayes announced she’s leaving Chelsea for the U.S. Women’s National Team and many players protested for better conditions - what stood out? 

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Come behind the scenes at Tottenham Hotspur with Charlie Eccleshare, Charlotte Harpur and Sophie Penney, after Spurs' first ever North London Derby win.

What do the half time talks sound like? What’s the new manager Robert Vilahamn like? What role does goalscorer Martha Thomas play off the pitch?

Plus, Chloe Morgan discusses the online abuse that Chelsea’s Lauren James has been receiving. 

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Art de Roche and Jessy Parker Humphreys are with Sophie Penney to figure out how Arsenal and Alessia Russo annihilated Chelsea to open up the title race.

What made Russo so effective? Why couldn’t Chelsea find another gear? And what does it mean for the WSL title? 

Plus we figure out how Arsenal broke the WSL attendance record and what other clubs can learn from the Gunners. 

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Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

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Chloe Morgan and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to relive the emotional rollercoaster of the three stoppage time goals that meant Team GB miss out on the Olympics.

What went wrong for England? Is missing the Olympics a big deal? And where do they go from here?

Plus, Mia Eriksson joins us as Sweden, silver medallists at the last two Games, fail to make the Olympics for the first time ever.

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Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to assess Team GB’s chances of qualifying for the Olympics in their upcoming Nations League games, especially with England captain Millie Bright out injured.  

What would missing the Olympics mean? Who will replace Bright? And how can the Lionesses convert more of their chances up front?

Plus after Khadija "Bunny" Shaw’s 15-minute hat-trick for Manchester City, we discuss what makes her so effective and why she’s called Bunny. 

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Carl Anka and Harriet Drudge are with Sophie Penney to dissect the Manchester Derby and Chloe Kelly's spicy celebration.

Why was City's press so effective? Why aren't United getting the best out of Ella Toone? And what does this mean for the Reds going forward?

Plus Charlotte Harpur gives us the lowdown on giant killers Paris FC as they face Chelsea in the Champions League after knocking out Wolfsburg and Arsenal.

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Mark Carey and Chloe Morgan join Sophie Penney to break down the stats behind this season’s WSL surprises after Manchester City suffered a shock loss to Brighton.

Do City’s performances show they’ll be out of the title race? Will Tottenham stay towards the top of the table? And is all hope lost for Aston Villa? 

Plus, Meg Linehan is with us to chat all things Megan Rapinoe after the final game of her career. 

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Adam Crafton, Meg Linehan and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to digest the big news that Emma Hayes is leaving Chelsea, likely for the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT). 

After 11 years at Chelsea, winning 13 major trophies, Hayes is primed to manage the four-time World Champions and four-time Olympic gold medallists. She replaces Vlatko Andonovski, who resigned after the Americans’ earliest ever World Cup exit. 

How did the deal happen? How will this impact English football? Can Hayes fix the current issues with the USWNT? 

Michael Cox, Laia Cervello Herrero and Sophie Penney bring you the inside story of Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati, from growing up in Catalonia to winning the World Cup and Champions League trophies and player of the tournament awards in the same year.

What’s Bonmati like as a person? What made her so good this year? And will she still lead Barcelona and Spain now that two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas is back? 

Plus Raphael Honigstein joins us to explain why Germany’s manager has been absent since their World Cup disaster...

Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to figure out what needs to change in the Women's Champions League after last year's finalists Wolfsburg, semi-finalists Arsenal, Manchester United and Juventus all got knocked out in qualifying.

Should the competition be expanded? Is it better to develop smaller teams? Or should we have a new tournament all together? 

Plus, Katie Whyatt and Chloe Morgan discuss whether the women's game in England needs salary caps to stop a gap opening up to the top WSL teams after comments from C...

Sophie Penney is with The Athletic's Laia Cervello Herrero and Jacob Whitehead to react to Jorge Vilda being named manager of the Morocco women’s team just over a month after being sacked by Spain in the fallout from the World Cup scandal.

Why did Morocco choose to hire a manager still under investigation? Is Vilda a good coach? And what impact will it have on the players?

Plus, The Athletic’s Caoimhe O’Neill joins us to figure out why Liverpool can’t win the Merseyside derby at Anfield...

Charlotte Harpur and Chloe Morgan are with Sophie Penney to react to Manchester City’s captain being sent off after just 38 minutes for taking ‘too long’ over a free kick.

After that moment the floodgates opened: 11 cards were handed out, the most of any WSL game. With two sendings off that’s now four red cards in two weekends, half of last season’s total.

Was Greenwood time wasting? Why are referees cracking down on this? And do the rules work for the specifics of the women’s game?

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Michael Cox and Art de Roche are with Sophie Penney after Arsenal’s shock loss to Liverpool on the opening day of the WSL season in front of a record league crowd at the Emirates.

In a league where the winning side often only loses a maximum of two games in their whole campaign, and after Arsenal's early Champions League exit, we look at what the Gunners need to change to save their season.  

Dermot Corrigan also joins us from Madrid for an update on the situation in Spain as t...

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Michelle Owen is joined by Michael Cox, Charlotte Harpur, Mark Carey and Laia Cervelló Herrero to reflect on the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Well the final has been played and Spain have won.

Their 1-0 victory over the Lionesses sees La Roja go from entering the tournament with internal strife and acrimony, being humiliated 4-0 by Japan in the group stages; to winning the whole thing.

As for England; they fell at the final hurdle.

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Michelle Owen is joined by Michael Cox and Laia Cervelló Herrero to reflect on the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

In the third place play off, Sweden matched their achievement in 2019 by picking up the bronze medal at the expense of co-hosts Australia.  

And tomorrow… England take on Spain. 

The final will take place at Stadium Australia at 11am UK time.

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Exec Producer: Abi Paterson

Honorary Producer: Chloe the koala

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Michelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur, Mark Carey, Michael Cox and Chloe Morgan to reflect on the second semi-final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

England have made their first ever final after their victory over Australia at Stadium Australia in Sydney / Wangal.

It will be the Lionesses who take on Spain to add a new name to the world cup trophy. 

The final will take place at Stadium Australia on Saturday 20th August.

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Michelle Owen is joined by Jay Harris, Michael Cox and Laia Cervelló Herrero to reflect on the first semi-final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Sweden, beaten finalists in 2003 and serial semi-finalists, took on last four debutants Spain and it was the Spanish who triumphed to reach their first ever Women’s World Cup final.

The Athletic’s Laia Cervelló Herrero was at Eden Park in Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau and told us what she thought just after the final whistle was blown.

So Spain are the first side to book their place at...

Abi Paterson is joined by Michael Cox and Harriet Drudge at Stadium Australia in Sydney / Wangal to reflect on the twenty-fourth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Up in the stands, Abi and Michael reflect on England’s 2-1 victory over Colombia which saw The Lionesses through to the semi finals. 

We then descend depths of the stadium where Harriet Drudge catches up with England forward Bethany England.

Australia booked their place in the semi-finals alongside England earlier today. The Matildas defeated Franc...

Michelle Owen is joined by Mark Carey and Tamerra Griffin to reflect on the twenty-third day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Japan had won hearts and minds with their adaptable, swash-buckling style to be the surprise package of this tournament.

But their run has been ended by the tournament nous of serial semi-finalists Sweden.

Spain continued their chaotic course through this tournament by knocking out The Netherlands to advance to their first ever Women’s World Cup semi-final. 

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Michelle Owen is joined by Mark Carey, Jay Harris and Michael Cox to reflect on the twentieth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Colombia reached their first ever Women’s World Cup by beating Jamaica 1-0 to set up a quarter final against England. 

And France swatted Morocco aside 4-0 to complete the quarter final line up.

Michael Cox was at the Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide / Tarntanya and told us what he thought just after the final whistle.

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Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur join Michelle Owen to reflect back on what was a nervy night in Brisbane after England and Nigeria went all the way to penalties with the Lionesses scraping through to the quarter finals.

Harriet Drudge brings the story from Australia besting Denmark too.

And we look ahead to tomorrow's final round of 16 matches with Jamaica taking on Colombia and France facing Morocco.

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Exec Producer: Abi Paterson

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Michelle Owen and Chloe Morgan reflect on a dramatic exit for the US Women's Team. Beaten on penalties by Sweden, it's the first time the USWNT have failed to reach the World Cup semi-final stage.

South Africa lost 2-0 to the Netherlands in the day's early kick-off but, as reporter Harriet Drudge tells us, the scoreline didn't quite tell the whole story.

Tomorrow sees Denmark play hosts Australia while England's Lionesses take on Nigeria's Super Falcons. Might Sam Kerr and Keira Walsh make surprise appearances?

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Michelle Owen is joined by Harriet Drudge, Steph Yang and Michael Cox to reflect on the seventeenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Spain put a shaky end to their group stage behind them to thrash Switzerland 5-1 and book their place in the last eight.

The Athletic’s Laia Cervello Herrero was at Eden Park in Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau and sent us her thoughts just after the final whistle.

Japan continued their impressive form in this Women’s World Cup, putting in another statement performance by knocking out Norway 3-1 to re...

Michelle Owen is joined by Tamerra Griffin and Harriet Drudge to reflect on the fifteenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Germany are the latest and biggest shock exit from this World Cup of the completely unexpected. 

The two time world champions, who were ranked second in the world going into this World Cup, could only draw with South Korea which saw Morocco and Colombia progress from Group H.

The Athletic's Chloe Morgan was inside Brisbane stadium and here are her thoughts aft...

Michelle Owen is joined by Jack Lang and Nick Miller to reflect on the fourteenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Jamaica make the knockout stages for the first time ever at the expense of Brazil in yet another earth shattering shock in this Women’s World Cup.

The Reggae Girlz were joined by France in qualifying out of group F. 

England are still basking in their 6-1 win over China which saw them top Group D and secure a last 16 tie again...

Michelle Owen is joined by The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur and Mark Carey to reflect on the thirteenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. 

The Lionesses came to life with a new system and world class performance from Lauren James who scored two and assisted three as England ran out 6-1 winners against China.

Two Pernille Harder goals were enough to seal Denmark's place in the knockouts where they will face hosts Australia.

The Ahletic's Meg Linehan drops in to give her thoughts on the US goalless draw and their knockout match aga...

Michelle Owen is joined by Caoimhe O’Neill and Nick Miller to reflect on the twelfth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Group B came to an end today with Australia and Nigeria going through at the expense of Canada.

England will play one of Australia and Nigeria in the Last 16, if they qualify from Group D.

The Athletic’s Chloe Morgan gives us the latest from The Lioness camp ahead of their final game against China tomorrow.

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Michelle Owen is joined by Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang to reflect on the eleventh day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Colombia produced the shock of the tournament so far, beating one of the favourites Germany 2-1 in the final minutes of stoppage time.

Group A came to an end today with Switzerland and Norway going through at the expense of co-hosts New Zealand the final round of group fixtures.

And Morocco got their first even win at a Women’s World Cup...

Michelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur and Harriet Drudge to reflect on the tenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

We begin today’s episode with an update on the Lionesses, specifically news on the fitness of midfielder Keira Walsh.

The Athletic’s Jacob Whitehead brings us the latest news.

Title contenders France and Brazil took each other on in Group F with the French taking all three points near the end.

Sweden put five past Italy, including multiple header...

Michelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur, Duncan Alexander, and Michael Cox to bring you the very latest news on day nine of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

England followed up their 1-0 win over Haiti by repeating the same scoreline against Denmark, but the game was overshadowed by a serious-looking knee injury to midfield fulcrum Keira Walsh.

Also in Group D, a Wang Shuang penalty was enough to see China beat Haiti, and the Group G match between Argentina and South Africa ended 2-2, watched for us by Melanie Anzidei.

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Michelle Owen is joined by Caoimhe O’Neill and Chloe Morgan to reflect on the eighth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Nigeria shocked Australia by coming from behind to win 3-2 and blow Group B wide open. 

The first game of the day saw the USA and The Netherlands draw 1-1 in Wellington /Te Whanganui-a-Tara in Group E.

The Athletic’s Meg Linehan shared her thoughts after the match.

Portugal scored their first ever goals in a Women...

Michelle Owen is joined by Caoimhe O’Neill and Duncan Alexander to reflect on the seventh day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

In Perth / Boorloo, Canada came from behind to defeat the Republic of Ireland which knocked The Girls In Green (Na Cailíní I Nglas) out of the competition.

In Group C, Spain thrashed Zambia 5-0 to qualify for the last 16 and knock the African side out of the competition in the process.

The Athletic’s Laia Cervelló Herrero was at the Auckland / Tāmaki Makau...

Michelle Owen is joined by Chloe Morgan and Mark Carey to reflect on the sixth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

After their euphoric win over Norway in the opening game of this World Cup, New Zealand faced The Philippines looking to all but secure their place in the knockouts.

But The World Cup debutants had other ideas and secured a surprise 1-0 victory against the Black Ferns in Group A.

That result opened the door for Norway to recover from their ba...

Michelle Owen is joined by Jack Lang and Nick Miller to reflect on the fifth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Germany gave African Cup of Nations finalists Morocco a rough introduction to World Cup football in Group H at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne / Naarm.

In Group F, the final match of the day saw Copa America champions Brazil enter the tournament against another tournament debutant Panama.

And the day’s action started with Italy scoring a late winner against Arge...

Michelle Owen is joined by Tamerra Griffin in Adelaide and The Athletic's Harriet Drudge in the Allianz Stadium in Sydney to reflect on the fourth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. 

Jamaica got a historic point against France, despite their captain Khadija "Bunny" Shaw being sent off for two yellow cards. Plus Jay Harris explains the off pitch struggles the Reggae Girlz have faced.

The Netherlands saw off a spirited Portugal side with Stefanie van der Gragt's first-half goal enough to get them the three points in Dunedin.

And Sweden left it...

Michelle Owen is joined by Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur to reflect on the third day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, plus hear from France midfielder Kenza Dali and the Athletic's Stephanie Yang. 

England beat a spirited Haiti 1-0 in Brisbane with Georgia Stanway converting a re-taken penalty.

Denmark left it late with their 1-0 win over China in the other game in Group D.

The favourites USA get off to a winning start with a brace and an assist for Sophia Smith and Stephanie Yang gives us her thoughts.

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Michelle Owen is joined by Chloe Morgan and Melanie Anzidei to reflect on the second day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Spain gave Costa Rica a bit of a humbling in the opening game of Group C. 

The Athletic’s Laia Cervelló Herrero gives us her post match thoughts having watched from a rain soaked Wellington Regional Stadium in New Zealand.

Earlier in the day in Group A, Switzerland defeated World Cup debutants the Philippines 2-0. 

And the day’s action st...

Michelle Owen is joined by Mark Carey and Caoimhe O’Neill to reflect on the first day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Both co-hosts came out of the first round of fixtures with 1-0 wins.

New Zealand began Group A with a shock win over Norway and their star-studded forward line.

In Group B, it took a second half penalty for Australia to overcome The Republic of Ireland’s strong defensive resistance.

Plus Michael Cox gives us his thoughts post-match from S...

Michelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur, Meg Linehan and Michael Cox to give you the perfect preview guide to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

We run through every single group to give you all you need to know going into the tournament.

Will the USA retain their crown or will European champions England end the dominance of the USWNT? 

Or will it be our panel’s surprise pick as favourites who bring the trophy home?

Will the likes...

Lynsey Hooper is with Raphael Honigstein, Michael Cox and Laia Cervello to discuss the Champions League final and more. 

Reaction from Keira Walsh and Lucy Bronze, plus... how did Barcelona do it? Why is the number two so important? And what does this all mean for Wolfsburg’s future? 

And we look ahead to the World Cup with reaction to the England and Germany squads as well as the drama around player release dates and broadcast deals.  

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Lynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Harriet Drudge to discuss the WSL season finale including reaction from Chelsea superfan Kerrie Evans.

Plus a clip from an exclusive interview with Ona Batlle from The Athletic’s Katie Whyatt.  

Lynsey looks back on the season with FA’s Director of the Women’s Professional Game, Kelly Simmons.

And The Athletic’s Laia Cervello joins us to preview the Champions League final. 

Producer: Sophie Penney 

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Lynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur and Michael Cox after late WSL drama means it will all be decided on the last weekend of the season. 

Join us as we chat about Roebuck’s red, Eriksson’s elation and Reading’s regret. 

We react to Lyon winning their league for the 16th time - how do you solve a problem like the French league? 

Plus, The Athletic’s Meg Linehan and Steph Yang take a closer look at Michele Kang’s historic move i...

Lynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur and Carl Anka to react to the FA Cup final and more. 

Manchester City’s Kerstin Casparij talks about gaming with producer Sophie ahead of the big Manchester derby. 

We chat about statistics in the women’s game with Steph Harries, Managing Director of the Women’s Sports Group who worked for stats company Opta/Perform when the WSL first launched. 

Plus, we preview the huge week coming up in the WSL where the title and relegat...

Lynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Ali Rampling and producer Sophie Penney for your latest women’s football update after a dramatic result for Manchester City tipped the title race. 

Manchester United’s Hayley Ladd and Maya Le Tissier join us to talk about women's-fit boots and chasing that WSL trophy. 

The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur gives us the low down as Lyon say au revoir to pioneer Jean-Michel Aulas. 

Plus a look ahead to the FA Cup final at a sold out Wembley. <...

This Athletic Women's Football Podcast is a little bit special as we come to you from Emirates stadium following a record breaking match as Arsenal exited the Champions League following a last minute winner for Wolfsburg to set up a final against Barcelona.

So join us at Arsenal for the biggest and best analysis in the women's game. Hear exclusive interviews with Faye White and Kenza Dali, get the best analysis with Michael Cox, Chloe Morgan, and Charlotte Harpur. All that plus interviews with Jen Beattie and Jill Roord.

It's Lynsey Hooper and Abi Paterson...

In this special bonus episode, Carl Anka and Charlotte Harpur speak to Manchester United's Euro-winning goalkeeper Mary Earps about keeping clean sheets, being on the cusp of an historic league and cup double, tap dancing to Pop Goes The Weasel and plenty more.

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Lynsey Hooper is with The Athletic trio of Charlotte Harpur, Michael Cox and Laia Cervello for your latest women’s football show. 

We react to Leah Williamson’s devastating ACL injury and speak exclusively to consultant knee surgeon Andy Williams about the science behind the issue. 

We talk tactics as we dissect the Champions League semi-final first legs. 

And have our title race predictions changed after the week’s results? 

Producer: Sophie Penney 

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Anne-Marie Batson is with a host of Athletic voices for your latest women’s football fix. 

Wrexham’s star goalkeeper Delyth Morgan chats to us for an exclusive interview after securing promotion to the top Welsh league for their movie star owners. 

Carl Anka and Harriet Drudge have a close look at Manchester United’s forwards after the tense FA Cup victory over Brighton. 

And Charlotte Harpur, Art de Roche and Laia Cervello look ahead to the Champions League semi-finals. 

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Lynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Chloe Morgan and Charlotte Harpur for your women’s football fix. 

Keira Walsh reacts to the Finalissima. Plus, should Brazil have played with a back 5? And why did England change the penalty taking order? We dissect all that and more with The Athletic’s Michael Cox and Brazilian journalist Julia Belas.

And Ceylon Andi Hickman from Football Beyond Borders chats with us about their new report about whether the Lionesses’ Euros win actually inspired inner-city teenagers. 

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Lynsey Hooper and The Athletic’s Arsenal reporter Art de Roche are here to take you through this week’s women’s football drama from the title race to the Champions League. 

Plus The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur joins us to Chelsea’s dramatic win over Lyon, with some comments from ex-England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley on Berger’s brilliance. 

And we chat to Helen Hardy, Hannah Thornley and Alex McKevitt about the inclusive grassroot leagues and clubs centered around welcoming cisgender women, non-binary, gender non-conforming and transgender players. 

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Lynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur and Ali Rampling for our latest show after a big women’s football weekend. 

In an exclusive interview Brighton’s interim manager Amy Merricks flags lack of female coaches and calls for change. 

Plus, how will the top four finish? How’d you solve a problem like Spurs? And should Liverpool’s goal have been chalked off? 

Ex-Spurs goalkeeper and now The Athletic’s Women’s Football Editor, Chloe Morgan, joins us to chat about the North London...

Lynsey Hooper is with The Athletic's Harriet Drudge and Sarah Shephard for your latest women's football fix after the FA Cup weekend where Lewes hosted giants Man United and Villa shocked Man City. 

Why isn't there an official women's fantasy football? We chat to El Bill from ShePlays who have set up their own fantasy league. She tells us about the struggles to find stats and why you shouldn't pick Leah Williamson.

Plus ahead of El Clasico and Bayern against Wolfsburg, Alina Ruprecht updates us on how Georgia Stanway h...

Joining Lynsey Hooper this week to go through the latest news and developments in the women's game it's The Athletic's Michael Cox and Bristol City coach Anita Asante.

This week the team react to Chelsea returning to the top of the league, despite not being at their best, they discuss Leah Williamson's best position, and give some much overdue hype and praise to Man City's Bunny Shaw.

Plus we speak with The Athletic's Steph Yang for the latest with the Canada Soccer hearings, and Charlotte Harpur brings us up to date with France following Corinne...

Lynsey Hooper is joined by Leeds United legend and broadcasting superstar Lucy Ward and The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur to analyse the Conti Cup final, the crisis in the French team, International Women’s Day Allies and so much more.

We hear from Anton Toloui on what he thinks “ally” means, how much the landscape has changed for women in football, changing stereotypes and his broadcasting bugbears.

Charlotte explains what went down at the Financial Times’ Business of Football Summit including the radical proposal to put women’s football games in the...

Lynsey Hooper is with ex-WSL defender turned PFA women’s football EDI officer, Fern Whelan and The Athletic’s Art De Roche for your weekly women’s football update. 

What let Arsenal down against Chelsea? Perfect protest timing from France’s star players? And are the right people leading the new group deciding the future of women’s football? 

Plus producer Sophie chats about tailoring artificial intelligence to fight online abuse towards female athletes specifically and clearing the internet of the male default with Kasey Machin, COO of Areto Labs, and Re...

Lynsey Hooper is with ex-England captain Faye White and The Athletic duo of Charlotte Harpur and Michael Cox to talk Lionesses, Ona Batlle, Super League and much more. 

Leah Williamson tells us what she thinks of switching into midfield. 

Plus, Italian journalist Lucia Pirola gives us the low down on Italy. 

We get an African update from the World Cup qualifiers courtesy of journalist Alasdair Howorth. 

And ahead of the FA Cup 5th round, we talk prize money with Mich...

Lynsey Hooper is here for a goalkeeping special with ex-England and Manchester City keeper Karen Bardsley and former Tottenham and Crystal Palace keeper Chloe Morgan. 

Liverpool goalkeeper Rachael Laws joins us to chat about the psychology behind the position. 

And join us to discuss the latest WSL action. Was it a red card for Toone? Why is there so much goalkeeper rotation in the WSL right now? Can we measure a goalkeeper’s success in terms of clean sheets?

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Lynsey Hooper is with ex-Arsenal and England player Rachel Yankey and The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur to take you through the dramatic draws of the WSL weekend and the tasty transfers. 

Listen in to hear about the time Lauren James joined Arsenal senior training at 14 years old and stunned Rachel Yankey. 

Charlotte tells us about the PSG player charged with assault who still got signed in the transfer window. 

Plus, even been frustrated you couldn’t buy a women’s shirt? We chat about the growing...

Lynsey Hooper is with former Spurs captain Jenna Schillaci and freelance women’s football writer for outlets such as the i newspaper and World Soccer, Glenn Moore. Join us to discuss all the weekend’s FA Cup action, transfers and much more. 

Plus The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur jumps on to chat about David Ornstein’s exclusive on Arsenal offering a world record fee for Alessia Russo. 

The goalscorer in the big upset of the weekend, Birmingham’s Jade Pennock, reacts to netting against Everton in an exclusive interview. 

Lynsey Hooper is with ex-Lioness Laura Bassett and The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur to chat about the women's football action (or inaction) this week, from frozen pitches to data and pregnancy. 

Plus we discuss whether El Clasico is a real rivalry in the women's game with The Athletic's Laia Cervello, and why Barcelona didn't get a medal ceremony after winning the Super Cup. 

And we're joined by the FA Cup top scorer Sammy Rowland from fourth tier Hashtag United, ahead of the WSL clubs entering in the fourth round. 

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Lynsey Hooper is back as the WSL kicks off for 2023. She's joined by former Arsenal and England captain Faye White and The Athletic's Michael Cox. 

Join us to hear from Leah Williamson, Fran Kirby and Ella Toone, as we discuss the London derby, United moving up to second, maternity, awards and much more. 

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Part 1 - Arsenal 1 - 1 Chelsea (04.15)

Part 2a - Manchester United 6 - 0 Liverpool (19.30)

Part 2b - Gilly Flaherty retirement (24.00)

Part 3a - WSL round-up West...

Lynsey Hooper is with Manchester United's Aoife Mannion and football writer Carrie Dunn for the WSL Christmas finale, ACL injuries and 2022 awards.

Plus in an exclusive interview Liverpool manager Matt Beard reflects on the past year for the newly promoted side.

And the Co-Founder and CEO of the Women's Sports Trust Tammy Parlour joins us to share just how much women's sport has grown in the past decade.

All wrapped up with an end of year montage! 

Producer: Sophie P...

Lynsey Hooper is with former Australia player Alicia Ferguson-Cook and Tim Stillman to chat about the weekend's WSL action and more.

Why are women still wearing men's fit boots? Is this causing injuries? And what's the solution? Find out more as we chat to Laura Youngson, co-founder of Ida Sports, and podiatric surgeon Dr Karli Richards.

Plus, have a go at our quiz. It's all about the men's World Cup stats that forget about the women.

WHAT'S WHEN? 

Quiz on World Cup s...

Matt Davies-Adams is with ex-Lioness and current Bristol City coach Anita Asante, as well as sports broadcaster Anne-Marie Batson.

Join us as we chat about Jill Scott the Queen of the Jungle, One Love armbands, European results and life at Bristol City.

Plus we talk record breaking attendances with Newcastle United's Head of Women's Football, Su Cumming, and manager Becky Langley.

Producer: Sophie Penney

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Queen of the Jungle (1.00)

One Love (4.30)

Lynsey Hooper is with former England and Arsenal captain Faye White and The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur to take you through a big WSL weekend and more.

An exclusive interview with Chelsea's 5 times Champions League winner Kadeisha Buchanan.

And we chat about away ends and big stadiums with Football Supporters Association Women's Game Network Manager Debs Dilworth.

Plus, what more could Arsenal have done against United? Is Zelem underrated? And how do you hit a strike like Cuthbert's?

Producer: Sophie...

England and Arsenal centurion Rachel Yankey is with Matt Davies-Adams and The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur to discuss England’s win over Japan.

Rachel reacts to comments from Everton's Toni Duggan about her pregnancy and suggests more clubs need to think about.

Plus Alasdair Howorth joins us after the African Women’s Champions League final.

Producer: Sophie Penney

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Part 1 - England 4 - 0 Japan (1.00)

Part 2 - Diversity comments (14.30)

Part 3 - C...

Lynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Nancy Frostick and freelance football writer Rich Laverty to take you through the weekend’s WSL action and more. 

Should players be appealing more for penalties? Why is the weather still getting in the way? And a Championship catch up. 

Plus we get the El Clasico lowdown from Spanish journalist Bea Redondo. 

WHAT'S WHEN? 

Part 1 - Manchester United 1 - 3 Chelsea (3.15)

Part 2 - West Ham 4 - 5 Brighton (13.15)

Part 3a - Other...

Lynsey Hooper is with ex-Lioness Laura Bassett and The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur to discuss the weekend's dramatic WSL action and more. 

Plus exclusive interviews with the two stars of the weekend Tottenham's Ashleigh Neville and Reading's Rachel Rowe. 

Listen as players demand better boots and Bass shares her favourite childhood award story. 

WHAT'S WHEN? 

Part 1: Brighton 0 - 8 Tottenham ft. Ash Neville exclusive (3.00)

Part 2: Reading 2 -1 Leicester City ft. Rachel Rowe exclusive (20.45)

Part 3: Arsenal 3 - 1 West Ham...

Beth Mead, European Champion and Ballon D'Or runner-up, sits down with Lynsey Hooper for an exclusive interview ahead of the release of her new book Lioness: My Journey to Glory.

Plus Lynsey catches up with the ghost writer of the book, The Athletic's Katie Whyatt for some behind the scenes insight into creating the book.

Producer: Sophie Penney

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Lynsey Hooper is with sports broadcaster Anne-Marie Batson, plus women’s football journalist and expert in all things Scandinavian, Mia Eriksson to take you through the weekend’s WSL action and the World Cup draw. 

Anne-Marie talks about what makes fellow Jamaican Bunny Shaw so good. Mia puts her Norway hat on to give us the lowdown on Arsenal’s new star Frida Maanum. And we hear reactions to the World Cup draw from journalists around the world: Alicia Ferguson on Australia, Julien Laurens on France and The Athletic's Meg Linehan on the USA.

Plus, to cont...

Lynsey Hooper is joined by former Lioness and Manchester City goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and The Athletic's Art de Roche to digest the weekend's WSL action and more.

Join us as we talk about all the issues of the week from red cards to online abuse and endometriosis.

Plus Isabelle Chauzy from the charity Bloomsbury Football tells us all about their workshops breaking the taboo on periods for young footballers.

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PART 1 - Reading 0 - 1 Arsenal (3.30)

PART 2 - Aston Villa 1 - 2 West Ham (13.00)

PART 3 - Manchester City 4...

Eni Aluko, Angel City Sporting Director and former Lioness, joins Lynsey Hooper and The Athletic’s UK and U.S. football reporters Charlotte Harpur and Meg Linehan for this one. All fresh from Wembley they digest the European Champions’ victory over the World Champions, marred by the Yates abuse report. 

Charlotte speaks to Millie Bright, Georgia Stanway and Rachel Daly after the match. 

Plus we look ahead to the WSL weekend to come and we play buy one, bench one, sell one with the Ballon D’Or nominees ahead of next week’s awards. 

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Lynsey Hooper is joined by former Lioness Laura Bassett and The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur for Black History Month shout outs, a Conti Cup round up and Champions League draw reaction.

Plus The Athletic’s Meg Linehan joins us for a preview of the big England v USA game at Wembley on Friday. 

And we speak to Jeannie Allott who scored in England women’s first official game in 1972 at just 15 years old. That's before she travels to Wembley to get her official cap 50 years later. 

Finally, Jen Beattie looks ahead to Scotland's upcoming...

Lynsey Hooper rounds up the week in women's football with Arsenal legend Kelly Smith and The Athletic's Art de Roché.

Records tumbled in the second week of the WSL and there were thrilling derby results at Anfield and The Emirates. Meanwhile, title holders Chelsea are off the mark in their league campaign and Aston Villa continued their great start.

We react to injured England captain Steph Houghton's frank admission after she spent a "bittersweet" summer watching her England teammates triumph at Euro 2022, and Bea Redondo is back to talk about troubled times for the Spain s...

Lynsey Hooper is joined by ex-England and Man City goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and The Athletic Women’s Football Reporter Charlotte Harpur as the WSL finally gets underway.

It’s a weekend full of shocks as champions Chelsea lose to newly promoted Liverpool and depleted Man City lose a seven-goal thriller at Villa, as Gareth Taylor pleads for patience.

Beth Mead is back up to speed as Arsenal lay down a marker in the title race. Karen tells us what it’s like playing against the academy boys as the Gunner...

Lynsey Hooper is joined by ex-England and Arsenal captain Faye White and The Athletic Women’s Football Reporter Charlotte Harpur for this one. 

Join us for an exclusive interview with Arsenal and Scotland’s Jen Beattie.

Plus, should the big WSL opening weekend have been postponed? Behind the scenes of Keira Walsh’s big transfer with The Athletic’s Pol Ballus.

Journalist Bea Redondo explains why Spanish teams turned up for games this weekend but they were all called off. And Charlotte tells us how she helped change the law on pitch invasions. 

All t...

Keira Walsh, now the most expensive female footballer of all time and a European champion, speaks to Michael Cox for a bonus episode of The Athletic Football Tactics Podcast with Ali Maxwell.

Walsh was awarded the player of the match at that iconic Euro final at Wembley. Now she watches that very match back for the first time, with Michael Cox.

Plus Michael and Ali chat about Walsh's recent record-breaking move from Manchester City to Barcelona and the upcoming WSL season.

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After an unforgettable Euros this summer, we’re back for the new season! 

As we bid goodbye to Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper sits down with Robyn Cowen, the BBC commentator for that Wembley final, and women’s football oracle Rich Laverty for a big WSL preview. Join us as we discuss who will win the title, and the Athletic’s Caoimhe O’Neill gives us the lowdown on new side Liverpool. 

There's exclusive interviews with Man City's Vicky Losada, the ex-Barcelona captain, and West Ham's Kirsty Smith and Lucy Parker.

Plus, we give our though...

Join Kait Borsay, Jen O'Neill, Tim Stillman, The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur, Lynsey Hooper and a host of other voices at Wembley as they try to process what just happened. England have been crowned European Champions. 

Chloe Kelly, Beth Mead, Leah Williamson, Georgia Stanway, Mary Earps and Rachel Daly tell us how it felt to win it against Germany.

Plus we get the reaction from past Lionesses Katie Chapman, Karen Bardsley, Kerry Davis and Julie Fletcher. 

German journalist Tamara Keller assess whether Germany deserved the defeat. 

After analysing the final we look ahe...

Kait Borsay is joined for a live show by The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur and Michael Cox for a big Euro final preview ahead of England v Germany at Wembley on Sunday.

Plus German journalist Tamara Keller joins us with her expert knowledge of the German side.

And we answer questions from listeners who tuned in live.

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PART 1a - Final preview (1.00)

PART 1b - German journalist Tamara Keller joins us (18.30)

PART 1c - Listener questions (26.00)

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Ex-Lioness Rachel Yankey joins Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper to reflect on England making it to Wembley and Germany overpowering France to set up a tasty final. Featuring French journalist Tara Britton bringing us the French reaction from Milton Keynes. 

Plus Debra Nelson from Football Beyond Borders joins us to chat about her work creating more inclusive spaces in football, as we digest the diversity issues in the English women's game.

And a brief look to the final before our final preview podcast, to be streamed live on Friday a...

Kait Borsay, Faye White and Carrie Dunn try to keep giddiness at bay as England sweep aside Sweden to reach the Euro 22 final.

The Lionesses hammer Sweden 4-0 at Bramall Lane on a night where dreams come true, a night full of unforgetaable moments. The Russo goal, the Williamson performance and winger Beth Mead showing she’s up there with the best strikers in the world.

Are Sarina’s side destined to face Germany in the final? Tamara Keller gives us the lowdown on Magul, Popp and co ahead of th...

Lynsey Hooper is back with Tim Stillman and The Athletic's Jay Harris for a big semi-final preview ahead of England v Sweden and Germany v France.

Ex-Lionesses Katie Chapman, Jade Moore, Jo Potter and Siobhan Chamberlain take a look back at what England can learn from three back-to-back semi-final defeats in major tournaments, to go one step further.

For a Swedish view Magda Eriksson speaks to The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Swedish journalist Frida Fegarlund catches up with producer Sophie.

Plus, French journalist Sylvain Jamet joins us to preview Germany v France.

Join Lynsey Hooper, Tim Stillman and The Athletic's Jay Harris to digest how France knocked the defending champions, the Netherlands, out of Euro 2022.

We get the reaction from the likes of Vivianne Miedema and Danielle Van de Donk from Dutch journalist Annemarie Postma at the New York Stadium.

Plus, when I say Georgia Stanway you say... play along with our game to wrap up the quarter-finals.

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PART 1a - France 1 - 0 Netherlands (1.00)

PART 1b - Reaction from Dutch journalist Annemarie Postma (19.00)

PART 2 - Quarter-final wrap...

Kelly Somers is joined by Carrie Dunn and The Athletic’s Sarah Shephard to talk about Sweden’s last minute winner against Belgium that set up a Euro semi-final against England. With a smattering of cats, dogs and cross-stitch. 

We pay tribute to Arsenal superfan Maria Petri, may she rest in peace. 

Alasdair Howorth joins us from Morocco for a WAFCON update ahead of the final - why was Rosella Ayane so slow to realise she'd scored the winning penalty? 

And Netherlands journalist Annemarie Postma...

Kelly Somers is joined by Carrie Dunn and The Athletic’s Sarah Shephard to talk about Sweden’s last minute winner against Belgium that set up a Euro semi-final against England. With a smattering of cats, dogs and cross-stitch.

We pay tribute to Arsenal superfan Maria Petri, may she rest in peace. 

Alasdair Howorth joins us from Morocco for a WAFCON update ahead of the final - why was Rosella Ayane so slow to realise she'd scored the winning penalty?

And Netherlands journalist Annemarie Postm...

Joining Lynsey Hooper on today's show it's former Lioness Katie Chapman and commentator extraordinaire Vicki Sparks.

And on the show we relive that England win just a little bit more - we have a Lioness on after all!

We then get into how Germany were able to overcome Austria, how impressed we've been with the Austrian side, and the fairytale that is Alexandra Popp.

Then attention switches to Belgium v Sweden as we ask whether we'll see as tight an affair as we have with these first two quarter finals. And we get...

England legend Kelly Smith and She Kicks Editor Jen O’Neill join Kelly Somers to digest England and Spain’s rollercoaster of a quarter-final. How did England turn it around? And is this the best England side we've seen?

From Brighton Lynsey Hooper brings us Lucy Bronze and Sarina Wiegman's reaction. 

Spanish journalist Bea Redondo reflects on what Spain could have done better. 

Plus we look ahead to the next quarter-final, Germany v Austria, as Tom Middler speaks to producer Sophie Penney from Vienna.  

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Joining Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper today are The Athletic's Michael Cox and freelance football writer Rich Laverty.

After Italy surprise us all by finishing bottom of Group D, we ask what next for them. And with Belgium beating the Italians to get to the QFs, we discuss how good their keeper is, and where they can hurt Sweden.

In the other match it was filled with controversial moments, not least right at the end when Iceland were awarded a penalty against France, which they scored to ensure their unbeaten record remained in tact, We...

Join Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper and freelance football writer Jessy Parker-Humphreys to discuss how Sweden pipped the Netherlands to the top spot in group C on goal difference, as Portugal and Switzerland say adeus to Euro 2022. 

Can the Dutch defense handle France? What positives can Portugal take from their last-minute campaign? And most importantly, what’s the best Euros fan haircut you’ve seen? 

Plus, looking to the last day of the group stages - will Iceland let Jessy down again when they face France? And can Italy get pa...

Lynsey Hooper is joined by The Athletic’s Art de Roché and Jay Harris to chat about Spain securing the quarter-final spot against England as Germany rampages on and we say adieu to Denmark and Finland. 

Spanish journalist Bea Redondo joins us from outside the Brentford Community Stadium for her reaction to La Roja’s performance. 

We discuss the lack of diversity in the England team and women’s safety at football matches. 

Plus, we play buy one, start one, sub one with the quarter-fi...

Join Matt Davies-Adams, ex-Lioness Laura Bassett and The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur as they react to England putting five cherries on their Euro cake, the early exit of Ada Hegerberg’s Norway and the legacy of Northern Ireland's historic run. 

From St Mary’s Lynsey brings us reaction from Alessia Russo, Fran Kirby and England’s stand-in manager Arjan Veurink. 

Scandinavian journalist Mia Eriksson tries not to sound too downbeat about Norway going home. 

More from Mia on the match that will decide England’s quarter-fin...

Joining Lynsey Hooper is The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Goal's Amée Ruszkai to go through the second games in Group D.

Having blown the tournament away the French were pegged back by Belgium, but still managed to do enough to win 2-1 and secure their place in the quarter finals, Concerns though for star striker Katoto after she sprained her knee.

But the big news in this game was Caoimhe's full entry into the goalkeeper's union, and so we further discuss how good the shot stoppers have been this tournament.

Elsewhere Italy w...

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by The Athletic’s Art de Roché to figure out how Portugal and Switzerland caused the Netherlands and Sweden so much trouble. 

Plus, Alasdair Howorth on why we should also be keeping an eye on the Africa Cup of Nations, as Zambia and Morocco qualify for the World Cup.

Hooper tells us about shooting hoops with England stars. 

We look ahead to France vs Belgium and Italy vs Iceland with the help of Italian journalist Lucia Pirola. 

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Joining Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay today it's Carrie Dunn as they look back on the night that Germany made their way into the quarter finals.

On today's show what were the game changing moments at Brentford? Do Spain have an attack problem? And what does Mapi Leon's next tattoo need to be?

Elsewhere, Denmark were profligate but Harder did enough to save their day.

Still on a high from Monday night we caught up with Jordan Nobbs to talk about her time at Brighton and get her insights into not only the...

Ex-England, now Watford player and Athletic columnist Gemma Davison joins Kait Borsay and ex-Sunderland player turned She Kicks Magazine Editor Jen O’Neill to digest England’s epic 8-0 win over Norway in the Euros group stage.

Fans tell us how it felt to witness history at the Amex. 

Lynsey Hooper gets reaction from former England keeper Rachel Brown-Finnis, Norway reporter Phil O’Connor, and the BBC’s Jo Currie, Vicki Sparks and Charlotte Milburn. 

Plus, The Athletic’s Caoimhe O’Neill joins us to discuss Northern Ireland losing to Austria and the Austria team c...

Join Kelly Somers, Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur for a look back on a sweltering Sunday of football which saw France smash Italy and Belgium and Iceland share a goal a piece.

We discuss the good (Geyoso), the bad (Italy's defence), and the ugly (rescinded red card) from the action in Rotherham. Who we felt stood out, why France were able to be so dominant, and whether Italy stand a chance of making it out the group.

Then it's over to get the Icelandic perspective with Bjarni Helgason after their side drew with Belgium, what...

Lynsey Hooper is joined by Arsenal oracle Tim Stillman and The Athletic’s Nancy Frostick to digest the day of draws featuring Netherlands vs Sweden and Portugal vs Switzerland. 

Fresh from Bramall Lane Dutch journalist Annemarie Postma and Swedish journalist Frida Fegarlund share the players’ reactions and some tactical analysis with us. 

Plus, with the crowds we’re seeing how do teams communicate when they can’t hear over the noise? 

Looking ahead to France vs Italy, the Azzurre’s Christina Girelli tells The Athletic’s Ch...

Lynsey Hooper is joined by The Athletic’s Jay Harris and Scandinavian journalist Mia Eriksson to take you through Spain surviving a Finnish scare and Germany’s demolition of Denmark. 

Plus - women are still struggling to find pitch space - Megan Kapadia from Hackney Women’s FC tells us how she hopes the Euros can change this with the ‘Pitch, Please’ campaign.

Spanish journalist Bea Redondo joins producer Sophie to give her take on how the Putellas-less Spain faired.

Looking to Saturday, Ellie Roebuck gives her top Sheffield tips ahead of Netherlands v Sweden. A...

Lynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay and The Athletic’s Art de Roché discuss day two of Euro 2022 after Northern Ireland took on Norway.

We hear about Ada Hegerberg's reaction to the game from The Athletic’s Caoimhe O’Neill, fresh from St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton.

Plus, time for a change of shorts to avoid issues with periods? 

Finally, looking to Friday’s matches England captain Leah Williamson give us a guide to her home town, Milton Keynes, as the city hosts Spain against Finland. And German journalist Tamara Keller tells us what to expect fr...

Join Kait Borsay, Laura Bassett, and Carrie Dunn for a romp through the Euro 2022 opener which saw England beat Austria at Old Trafford.

We discuss Sarina's big calls on bringing Williamson into defence with Bright, and on starting Kirby and White. We talk about where England need to improve for their next match against Norway, and we praise Austria for their organised defence.

Lynsey Hooper joins to tell us what was said post match, and there's a very *special* song - in every sense.

We talk Northern Ireland with Belfast Telegraph's Stuart McKinley...

Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper (aka Michaeldottir and Johndottir - you'll have to listen to find out what we're talking about!) are joined by women’s football journalist slash encyclopedia Sophie Lawson and commentator Vicki Sparks for our big Euros preview show. 

Plus journalists Bea Redondo, Frida Fagerlund and Anne-Marie Postma break down the big three nations Spain, Sweden and the Netherlands. 

Are England strong enough to bring it home? Will Spain even make it out of the group? Do the Netherlands have enough leaders? And who are the dark horses? 

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True or false? England women used to wash their own kit in hotel sinks? They slept on the floor of sports centres? They took unpaid leave to play for their country? All true.

Joining Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper for our first Euros episode is The Athletic's Katie Whyatt, as we hear her interviews with eight England greats - one from every Euros the Lionesses have played in since 1984.

Featuring Gill Coultard (1984), Marieanne Spacey-Cale (1987), Pauline Cope (1995), Mo Marley (2001), Rachel Yankey (2005), Eni Aluko (2009), Anita Asante (2013) and Jodie Taylor (2017).

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Champions League winner, England and Arsenal centurion Rachel Yankey joins Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay for the final episode of the season. We chat about everything from how Lyon demolished Barca in the Champions League final, drugs testing, to getting on the Euros hype. 

Plus we chat to Southampton’s Marieanne Spacey-Cale, after they secured Championship promotion, and colour and player reactions from Turin courtesy of The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur.

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PART 1 - Champions League Final (2.30)

PART 2 - National League play-off final ft. Southampton’s Marieanne Spacey-Ca...

Chelsea centurion Claire Rafferty joins Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay to pick apart the FA Cup final, discuss the latest transfer news and react to the England Euros squad announcement with The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur.

Plus we chat to Wolves women's manager Dan McNamara from an RAF base where he'll be for the National League playoff final.

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - FA Cup final (0.30)

PART 2 - Transfers (18.00)

PART 3 - End of season game - guess who said it (22.30)

PART 4a - England Euros squad (29.00)

PART 4...

Ex-England goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis and commentator Vicki Sparks join Kait Borsay for the WSL’s grand finale. 

End of season awards - agree with our picks? Plus - what ultimately set Chelsea and Arsenal apart this season? Do Man United have a world-class player? And how will Villa replace Anita Asante? 

RUNNING ORDER 

PART 1a - Chelsea 4 - 2 Manchester United (3.00)

PART 1b - West Ham 0 - 2 Arsenal (18.00)

PART 1c - Reading 0 - 4 Manchester City (31.00)

PART 1d - Aston Villa 0 - 1 Birmingham (37.30)

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England and Arsenal legend Kelly Smith and BBC football commentator Robyn Cowen join Lynsey Hooper to take you through the second last weekend of WSL action - will Jonas Eidevall's mind games work? Will Hope Powell stick with Brighton's project? And how will the table finish? 

Plus, Coventry United captain Katie Wilkinson and general manager Jay Bradford talk through THAT free kick and their fairy-tale victory after near-liquidation with producer Sophie Penney. 

RUNNING ORDER 

PART 1 - Moments of the WSL with NOW! (2.45)

PART 2a - Birmingham 0 - 1 Chelsea (6.00)

PART 2b...

Join Lynsey Hooper and producer Abi from the home of Chelsea Women after the Blues set themselves four points clear of Arsenal in the WSL title race with a 2-1 over Spurs.

Hear from Sue Smith and Emma Hayes with their post match thoughts. And we get you up to date with the latest news from across women's football

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Join Lynsey Hooper, Carrie Dunn and Jenna Schillaci for a walk through the latest results and news from across women's football.

This week: Chelsea and Arsenal keep pace, City narrow the gap on United, and all's not yet lost for Birmingham

Plus we speak with Anita Asante about her retirement announcement, Emma Sanders tells us about the Championship finale where it's right down to the wire with Watford and Coventry playing each other to avoid relegation

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PART 1a - Spurs 1-3 Chelsea (05.00)

PART 1b - Everton 0-3 A...

10-time FA Cup winner Katie Chapman and Jen O'Neill, She Kicks Editor and former Sunderland player, join Kait Borsay to chat FA Cup semi-finals and predictions for the final few WSL games.

Plus, Kait catches up with two players heading to Wembley for the final - Manchester City’s Keira Walsh and Chelsea’s Niamh Charles.

RUNNING ORDER 

PART 1a - Arsenal 0 - 2 Chelsea (1.30)

PART 1b - Niamh Charles interview (15.00)

PART 2a - West Ham 1 - 4 Manchester City (25.00)

PART 2b - Keira Walsh interview (31.00)

PART 3 - FA Cup...

Anita Asante, the Aston Villa and former England defender, joins Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay to take you through the Lionesses' latest World Cup qualifiers.

Plus an exclusive interview with West Ham’s Dagny Brynjarsdottir ahead of the FA Cup semi-finals by producer Sophie Penney. 

Join us to discuss who should be a fixed starter for the Euros? What are the best Steph Houghton captain moments? And what side should you be sleeping on? 

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PART 1a - Northern Ireland 0 - 5 England (3.30)

PART 1b - North...

Ex-England and Arsenal captain, Faye White, and sports broadcaster, Anne-Marie Batson, join Lynsey Hooper for their take on the latest WSL action.

Plus, exclusive interviews with Liverpool's Rachael Laws, fresh from WSL promotion, as well as England and Chelsea's Jess Carter ahead of the Lionesses' World Cup qualifiers.

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PART 1 - Moments of the WSL with NOW! (2.15)

PART 2a - Chelsea 5 - 0 Reading (5.00)

PART 2b - Leicester City 0 - 5 Arsenal (12.00)

PART 2c - Tottenham 0 - 1 Aston Villa (20.15)

PART 2d - West Ham 0 - 2 Manchester...

Ex-Lioness Laura Bassett and football writer Carrie Dunn join Kait Borsay to take you through all the latest WSL and Champions League action.

Can Chelsea handle being the chased not the chasers? What was it like to actually be at that big Old Trafford game? And how do you solve a problem like Everton?

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PART 1 - Moments of the WSL with NOW! (2.30)

PART 2a - Leicester City 0 - 9 Chelsea (5.30)

PART 2b - Manchester United 3 - 1 Everton (13.30)

PART 2c - West Ham 0 - 2 Brighton (23.00)

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Sue Smith, former Lioness, joins Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper to take you through all the FA Cup quarter-final action and look ahead to the big games coming up this week.

Plus Beth Mead speaks to producer Sophie Penney about the upcoming North London derby at the Emirates, telling us what threats her teammates will bring to the table.

RUNNING ORDER 

PART 1a Ipswich Town 0 - 1 West Ham (3.00)

PART 1b Arsenal 4 - 0 Coventry United (8.30)

PART 1c Chelsea 5 - 0 Birmingham City (15.30)

PART 1d Manchester City 4 - 0 Everton (21.00)

PAR...

Chelsea centurion and former Lioness Claire Rafferty joins Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay to take you through all the WSL action. 

What's Claire's take on the troubles at Chelsea after sanctions on Russian owner Roman Abramovich? Was Everton’s relegation battle winner offside? And what do Kelly Chambers and Miss Rabbit have in common?

Plus we speak to Coventry United General Manager Jay Bradford about FA Cup prize money and the journey from near liquidation to the FA Cup quarter finals next weekend. 

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PART 1 - Moments of th...

Fara Williams, England's most capped player, joins Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay on International Women's Day to take you through the Conti Cup final and all the WSL action.

Plus we speak to Yashmin Harun, Founder and Chair of the Muslimah Sports Association, and Iqra Ismail, Director of Women's Football at Hilltop Women’s FC about their experiences as Muslim women in football.

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Conti Cup final (2.00)

PART 2 - Moments of the WSL with NOW! (9.30)

PART 3a - Arsenal 4 - 2 Birmingham City (12.00)

PART 3b...

Pernille Harder and Ellen White speak to Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper ahead of the Conti Cup final, plus former Everton manager Willie Kirk joins us to chat through all the FA Cup action and news from the week. 

What does Willie think of where his former side are at right now? Should it have been a red card for Leicester City? And is football doing enough in light of Russia invading Ukraine? 

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PART 1a - FA Cup results... Manchester United 1 - 4 Manchester City (4.00)

PART 1b - Chelsea 7 - 0 Leic...

England legend Kelly Smith and BBC football commentator Robyn Cowen join Kait Borsay to take you through England’s Arnold Clark Cup adventure so far. 

Kelly tells us how England can score more goals, we delight in the Lionesses' defence and pick our starting eleven for the Euros - do you agree?

Plus, should the WSL introduce VAR light?

RUNNING ORDER 

PART 1 - Intro (00.15)

PART 2 - England 1 - 1 Canada (2.30)

PART 3a - England 0 - 0 Spain (10.30)

PART 3b - Our England XI for the Euros and othe...

OL Reign and Wales' Jess Fishlock and former Chelsea and Lionesses defender Claire Rafferty join Kait Borsay to take you through all the weekend’s WSL action featuring the Chelsea v Arsenal title decider. 

We talk tactics with The Athletic’s Michael Cox, laugh at Leah Williamson's guilty face after handball claims...

Plus an exclusive interview with Arsenal and Australia's Caitlin Foord.

And to top it all off we assess England's chances in the upcoming Arnold Clark Cup.

RUNNING ORDER 

PART 1 - Moments of the WSL with NOW! (4.30)

PART...

Former Lioness Laura Bassett joins Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay to talk you through all the WSL action and news from the weekend.

Which two players are like stawberries and balsamic vinegar? What does Laura think about how far her old club Birmingham have fallen? And should we expand the WSL?

Plus producer Sophie Penney catches up with Manchester United's Ella Toone who sings us her favourite song and gives her views on her Arnold Clark Cup selection, Conti Cup yellow cards and helping to raise awareness for Prader-Willi Syndrome.

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10-time FA Cup winner Katie Chapman joins Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper to talk you through all the weekend's FA Cup action.

The author of the biggest upset, Southampton FC Women's manager and former Lioness, Marieanne Spacey-Cale, gives her views on improving tier three and FA Cup prize money.

Plus, with new maternity provisions coming into pro contracts, Katie shares her experience of being a mother in women's football.

And to round it all off we chat to FIFPRO's Sarah Gregorius about their new report showing female footballers aren't getting enough competitive opportunities...

Sue Smith, the former Lioness, joins Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper to chat about all the WSL action and news, including Manchester City's controversial goal, Chelsea's chances and Reading's comeback.

Plus, ahead of the FA Cup we speak to Chloe Williams, the competition's top scorer from tier 6, and Dawne Peace, potentially soon to be 'the league's only grandma' after 25 seasons for Chesham United.

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PART 1 - Moments of the WSL with NOW! (3.30)

PART 2a - Manchester City 1 - 1 Arsenal (5.30)

PART 2b - Brighton 0 - 0 Chelsea (14.15)

PART 2...

Jonathan Morgan, former Leicester City manager, joins Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay to take you though all the WSL action and news from the week.

What's Jonathan been doing since he left the Foxes? Will Blackstenius oust Miedema at Arsenal? And what went wrong with the FIFPRO World 11?

Plus an exclusive interview with Leicester City's Abbie McManus.

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Catch up with Jonathan Morgan (1.00)

PART 2 - Moments of the WSL with NOW! (4.45)

PART 3a - Leicester City 1 - 0 Brighton (8.45)

PART 3b - Abbie...

Lynsey Hooper is joined by Lucy Ward, former Leeds United player turned broadcaster, and Jo Currie, BBC Women's Sport Reporter, to digest all the weekend's WSL action.

Plus an exclusive interview with Manchester City and England's Lauren Hemp.

How did bottom Birmingham tactically topple leaders Arsenal? What's the secret behind Hemp's stunning form this season? And what do Coventry United's struggles say about how women's football is valued in England?

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Moments of the WSL with NOW! (3.00)

PART 2a - Birmingham City 2 - 0 Arsenal (5.30)

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Arsenal captain and Scotland legend Kim Little joins Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay to chat about her career to date.

On her journey from Mintlaw in Scotland to the UK, U.S. and Australia she's won 22 trophies so far, the NWSL MVP award and achieved 140 caps and 59 goals for Scotland.

Kim tells us about how much Arsenal has changed over the years, her new passion for yoga, and reminding herself to speak up to demand more for the women’s game.

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Aston Villa defender Anita Asante joins Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper to discuss all the WSL and Champions League action that the Christmas grinch COVID didn't postpone.

Are Birmingham a shadow of their former selves? Can Spurs stay third without some stardust? And how has Anita changed her game from defending at Champions Chelsea to 10th placed Villa?

Plus we get out our best singing voices for our 12 teams of Christmas!

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PART 1 - Last weekend's Moments of the WSL with NOW! (2.45)

PART 2a - Leicester City 2 - 0...

Former Everton Manager Willie Kirk joins Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay to take you through the weekend's WSL matches and all the other action, featuring a chat with the player responsible for Champions Chelsea's defeat, Reading goalscorer Deanne Rose.

Plus, are we for or against Sam Kerr shoving the pitch invader? Should Lydia Bedford have played that high line against Arsenal? And is Rachel Williams as terrifying as Willie thinks?

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Moments of the WSL with NOW! (3.30)

PART 2a - Reading 1 - 0 Chelsea (7.30)

PART 2b...

For In The Boardroom, a brand new podcast series from The Athletic, Jacqui Oatley speaks to influential people who operate at senior levels in football about their experiences of working in the game.

It may be the head of a supporters’ trust taking over a club in crisis or a director changing the way their club addresses inequality. In The Boardroom will bring an in-depth and nuanced insight from behind the scenes.

In this first episode, we’re speaking to Clare Wheatley, Arsenal's Head Of Women's Football.

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Chelsea centurion Claire Rafferty and sports broadcaster Anne-Marie Batson join Kait Borsay to chat about Chelsea's purr-fect FA Cup final and what's to come in the WSL.

Chelsea's Millie Bright tells us how she's feeling off the back of that FA Cup win and captaining England to a 20-0 victory.

Plus Flo Lloyd-Hughes talks rainbow laces and queer power couples, and we are joined by Rich Laverty, the mind behind the top 100 female footballers of 2021 that's being released this week.

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PART 1a - FA Cup final (2.45)

PART 1...

Faye White, former captain of the Lionesses and Arsenal joins Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay to chat about who should be England captain, whether the Ballon D'Or got it right and who's going to win the upcoming FA Cup final.

Plus, did you know women's football was banned in England from 1921-71? With the 100 year anniversary of that ban coming up we caught up with Gail Newsham, who played during that time and is an expert on the Dick Kerr Ladies who drew crowds of 50,000 before the 1921, along with Patricia Gregory, who was instrumental in ending the...

Kait Borsay is joined by former Lioness, Sue Smith, and women's football correspondent for Goal, Amee Ruszkai, to chat through the weekend's WSL action, awards season and the internationals coming up.

Should Arsenal have been given a second penalty instead of a free kick? Can Man City actually challenge for the third Champions League spot now? Who should win the upcoming Ballon D'or?

Plus we hear from West Ham and Scotland's Lisa Evans who's preparing to face the Barcelona greats in the Spanish team!

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PART 1 - Moments of the...

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by former Lioness centurion and Sporting Director of Angel City from Aston Villa, Eni Aluko. They take you through the Women's Football Weekend WSL games and chat about what needs to change in women's football right now.

Is Kait a secret Man City fan? Is there still a need for the Women's Football Weekend? For how long can we take money as an excuse for not getting things like VAR? And are women's football salaries growing too quickly?

All that plus an exclusive interview from Simone Magill!

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by former Arsenal, Chelsea and England legend Katie Chapman to chat about all the WSL action as the league returns.

What did Marc Skinner's hair have to do with Manchester United's result? How close are Brighton and Spurs to that third Champions League spot? And when will Leicester get their first WSL point?

We also caught up with Manchester United's goal scorer Alessia Russo!

Plus, if you're after more on the Arsenal vs West Ham game, do check out our bonus episode.

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Join Lynsey Hooper for a special episode from Meadow Park and get geared up for Women's Football Weekend as we bring you all the reaction from Arsenal 4-0 West Ham.

Hear from Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall, player of the match Kim Little and from commentator extraordinaire Jacqui Oatley as they talk through all the big moments as Arsenal's 100% record continues.

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Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined by former Spurs legend Jenna Schillaci to talk through the FA Cup semi-finals, Lionesses and WSL action coming up.

This week: Does Gareth Taylor need to take more responsibility for the role his tactics had to play in their loss to Chelsea? Is there a place for 10-0 scorelines in the women's game now? And what do we think of Everton's new manager Jean-Luc Vasseur?

All that plus an exclusive interview with Reading's Natasha Dowie.

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PART 1a - FA Cup semi-final: Manchester...

Kait Borsay is joined by former Lioness and football legend Kelly Smith, alongside BBC football reporter Emma Sanders to discuss the Lionesses' performance against Northern Ireland and look ahead to the weekend's FA Cup semi-finals.

All that plus exclusive interviews by producer Sophie Penney with Black icons of the game Hope Powell, Kerry Davis and Anita Asante.

Which of their incredible achievements are they most proud of? How can a better pathway for Black players be built? And what more can be done to make young people aware of the talent that paved the way...

Lynsey Hooper is joined by former Lioness Claire Rafferty and football writer Carrie Dunn in the international break to discuss the WSL performances so far, Champions League action and more.

Was it harsh of Everton to fire Willie Kirk on the weekend? Who are the up and coming Championship stars in the Conti Cup? And why do injured lower league players still face the prospect of ending their career if they can't afford surgery?

All that plus a look ahead to the Lionesses' game against Northern Ireland on the weekend.

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Lynsey Hooper is joined by former Matilda, Alicia Ferguson, as well as women's football writer and Sheffield United media officer, Rich Laverty, to talk through game week five of the WSL.

This week: Has Gareth Taylor saved his neck with a 2-2 draw in the Manchester derby? Was that really a second yellow card offense from Spurs' Rachel Williams? And if you had to buy one, sub one and sell one from the Ballon d'Or nominee list, who would you pick?

All that plus an exclusive interview with Birmingham Captain Louise Quinn who scored the...

Joining Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper it's former Lioness defender Laura Bassett to talk through game week four of the WSL. 

This week: Is that one defeat too many for City? Are the Gunners just too good? And will Reading ever score? 

All that plus an exclusive interview with Erin Cuthbert. 

Running order: 

PART 1 - Moments of the WSL with NOW! (03.44)

PART 2a - Manchester City 0 - 2 West Ham (11.05)

PART 2b - Aston Villa 0 - 4 Arsenal (20.08)

PART 3a Chelsea 3 - 1...

Joining Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper it's former England goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain to talk through game week three of the WSL.

This week: Are City already out of the title race? Have Everton got their mojo back? And what happens to puppy teeth?

All that plus a look ahead to the FA Cup - that's last season's FA Cup - will Leicester be able to pounce? We talk best goalkeepers in the WSL, and we show big love for Tobin Heath too.

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PART 1a - Arsenal 5-0 City (02.00)

Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined this week by The Athletic's Holly Percival to talk all about England and to preview the WSL fixtures for this weekend.

This week: is Leah the best captain choice? Who knew Kirby could take corners? Not Emma Hayes that's for sure! And is Manchester United v Chelsea set to be a goal fest?

All that plus we hear from City striker Janine Beckie ahead of their monster clash with Arsenal (that injury list is a worry though!)

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Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are back and joined by Arsenal Womens correspondent for Arseblog News, Tim Stillman.

On the podcast today; Arsenal, Spurs and Manchester United continue their impressive starts but all find themselves below Brighton & Hove Albion in the table - we hear from Brighton forward Ellie Brazil on the secret to their fantastic early season form.

Plus Robyn Cowen joins us after Chelsea thrashed Everton 4-0 and the Champions League group stages are drawn.

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Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are back and joined by BBC Women’s Sport Reporter Jo Currie to reflect on an eventful opening weekend in the WSL.

On the podcast today, we run the rule over all six opening fixtures including Arsenal’s impressive win over Chelsea, fantastic debuts for Man City, VAR controversy and a tribute to Lance Hardy.

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Arsenal 3-2 Chelsea (2:10)

Everton 0-4 Man City (15:45)

Spurs 1-0 Birmingham (22:30)

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Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are back and joined by She Kicks editor Jen O'Neil to get you in the mood for the upcoming WSL season.

On the show you'll hear from not one, not two, but FOUR players from across the league. We'll be talking you through our contenders, ones to watch, and those who we think will be slightly treading water this season. So stop reading this and get listening!

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PART 1 - Contenders feat Arsenal’s Katie McCabe (05.00)

PART 2a - Ones to watch wi...

It's Canada who become gold medal winners at the Olympics after they beat Sweden on penalties to become champions. Joining Lynsey Hooper to go through the final and the tournament as a whole is Kait Borsay and Tim Stillman.

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Join Kait Borsay, broadcaster and Former Matilda Alicia Ferguson and Jen O'Neil from She Kicks for a full debrief of the bronze medal goal fest at Tokyo 2020.

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PART 1a - Australia 3-4 USA (1.30)

PART 1b - Meg Linehan on USA (17.00)

PART 2 - Gold medal match preview (24.45)

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Lynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay and former Matilda Alicia Ferguson are here with the latest following the conclusion of the semi finals from Tokyo 2020.

It wasn't the goalfest of the group stages and quarter finals, but Canada and Sweden came through in tense semi finals.

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PART 1a - Canada - USA (04.00)

PART 1b - Steph Yang on Canada - USA (17.00)

PART 2a - Australia - Sweden (27.00)

Part 2b - Mia Eriksson on Sweden (39.00)

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Kait Borsay, Flo Lloyd Hughes and Katie Whyatt are here with the latest following the conclusion of the quarter finals from Tokyo 2020.

In a day that had everything, including plenty of penalties we are here to guide you through all the bits you may have missed

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PART 1 - Scrambled eggs

PART 2 - GB 3-4 Australia (05.00)

PART 3a - USA 2-2 Netherlands - USA win 4-2 on pens with Brooks Peck (19.00)

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It's Lynsey Hooper, Florence Lloyd-Hughes, and Alicia Ferguson here to take you through Matchday 3 at the Tokyo Games.

We now know who the quarter finalists are and how they got there - well we know who some of the quarter finalists are we're still on the lookout for Abbie Miedema and Ellie White.

Here's how it sounds

PART 1 - Day Three overview 

PART 2a - GB 1-1 Canada (05.00)

PART 2b - Chile 0-1 Japan (16.00)

PART 3a - USA 0-0 Australia with S...

Join Lynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay, and Crystal Palace goalkeeper Chloe Morgan for a full round up of matchday 2 at Tokyo 2020. An insane day of 59 goals, two hat tricks and six penalties!

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1a - Japan 0-1 Team GB (02.00)

PART 1b - Canada 2-1 Chile (14.00)

PART 2a - Sweden 4-2 Australia with Frida Fagerlund (18.00)

PART 2b - USA 6-1 New Zealand (26.50)

PART 3a - Netherlands 3-3 Brazil with Annemarie Postma (32.50)

PART 3b...

Join Lynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay, and former Olympian Alicia Ferguson for a full round up of matchday 1 at Tokyo 2020. It was a day that saw a whopping 28 goals, goal 187 for Sinclair, and the brightest shirts you've ever seen.

Find out who was a bit amateurish, which team looks like it's peaking just at the right time, and that Alicia has a nickname for absolutely everyone!

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - Day One overview (01.00)

PART 2a - GB 2-0 Chile (05.00)

PART 2b - Canada 1-1 J...

It's Olympics time and at the Offside Rule we are here with you throughout the tournament from beginning to gold medal match.

On this preview show Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper, Katie Whyatt, and Flo Lloyd Hughes are here to make sure that you are Olympic ready as they go through group by group, team by team to get the full Tokyo picture ready for kick off.

Along the way we have some local voices to help us suss out teams USA, Japan, and The Netherlands, and throughout the tournament we'll have many many more.

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by former England and Chelsea player Claire Rafferty to look back at the Women's Champions League Final between Chelsea and Barcelona in Gothenburg. Now part of Chelsea's Commercial Team, Claire takes us inside the dressing room on a difficult night for Emma Hayes' side. We also discuss the latest news from the WSL, including Casey Stoney's departure as Manchester United Manager, plus we look back at the action from the FA Cup 5th Round, and we hand out the 'Offside Rule Awards' for the season.

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Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined by former New Zealand Captain, Champions League winner and fellow podcast host Bex Smith to discuss the final weekend of the WSL season that saw Chelsea crowned Champions. We're joined by their former Captain Katie Chapman and Blues' Chairman Adrian Jacob to talk about back to back titles for Chelsea and look ahead to the Champions League Final. Plus we round up all the other results including defeat for Bristol City which relegated them to the Championship.

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4.45 Chelsea 5 - Reading 0

13.50 Katie Chapman interview

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by The Telegraph's Tom Garry to look back at an historic weekend in women's football, when Chelsea made it through to the Champions League Final for the first time. With The Blues in Europe, Manchester City kept up the pressure in the League by beating Birmingham. Plus, as the end of the season approaches, we look ahead to potential final day dramas.

RUNNING ORDER:

01.00 The impact of the social media boycott by WSL clubs

5.40 Chelsea 4 - Bayern Munich 1

19.05 Manchester City 4 - Birmingham 0

23.45...

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by the Editor of She Kicks Magazine Jen O'Neill to look back at a weekend of late drama in the WSL, as Bristol City earn a draw at Aston Villa. After Reading's Fara Williams announced that she is to retire at the end of the season, we pay tribute to England's record appearance holder. Plus Manchester City's Demi Stokes joins the pod to talk title race, and we look ahead to Chelsea's Champions League semi final second leg.

Running Order:

2.50 Aston Villa 2 - Bristol City 2

7.20 Birmingham 1...

Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined by Reading and England midfielder Fara Williams to discuss the monster match that was Manchester City 2 Chelsea 2. We go through all the big talking points, and there are so many, discuss that save, and add several more entries to the Emma Hayes quote book.

All that plus a look at Team GB's group in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics and the weekend fixtures.

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - The ESL shattered (01.00)

PART 2a - The Real Super League: Man City 2-2 Chelsea (06.00)

PART 2b...

Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined by the BBC's Chris Slegg to look back at a decade of the FA WSL. Everton Boss Willie Kirk joins the pod to give his take on the last 10 years of the League, plus we speak to the player who scored the very first WSL goal. We hear some special memories from various players and pundits, including Sue Smith, Casey Stoney and Laura Bassett, plus we try and pick our all-time WSL 11. If you disagree with our selection, get in touch @OffsideRulePod.

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Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined by commentator, content creator and former player Samantha Miller to chat through another dramatic week in the WSL, including Birmingham City's letter to their Board complaining about conditions. Arsenal defender Jen Beattie gives her reaction to manager Joe Montemurro's decision to leave the club at the end of the season. Plus Brighton clip Manchester United's wings, as geese stop play.

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2.10 Brighton 1 - Manchester United 0

8.40 Bristol City 0 - Arsenal 4

13.45 Jen Beattie Interview

22.25 Chelsea 6 - Birmingham City 0

34.45 Reading 0 - West...

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by Sheffield United forward Courtney Sweetman-Kirk to discuss all the action from the WSL. Kirby and Kerr are on the same wavelength for Chelsea as they remain top of the table, but Manchester City are pushing The Blues all the way. Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps joins the pod to tell us what it was like to play at Old Trafford, and we discuss a sweet day for the Toffees as Everton put 5 past Brighton. Plus, could there be a new European competition in the women's game? Claire Bloomfield of the European...

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by broadcaster Anne-Marie Batson to round up all the news from a week in the WSL. The FA's Kelly Simmons joins to pod to discuss the new broadcast deal for the League, plus we get an exclusive interview with one of the negotiators of that deal, David Kogan. In addition, we round up all the action on the field from the last week, Lynsey tries to work out who will be relegated at the end of the season, and we look ahead to Wednesday's Champions League quarter finals.

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Kait Borsay is joined by Crystal Palace goalkeeper Chloe Morgan and the BBC's Women's Sport Reporter Jo Currie to look back at Sunday's Continental Cup Final and reflect on the news that the 2020/21 season has ended for teams in tiers 3-6 of the women's football pyramid. Plus Bristol City's Aimee Palmer joins the pod to talk through the cup final, bouncing back from defeat and Yana Daniels' woodwork skills.

RUNNING ORDER:

3,00 Continental Cup Final

13,00 Interview with Bristol City's Aimee Palmer

24,00 News on tiers 3-6 of the women's football pyramid

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Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by The Telegraph's women's football reporter Tom Garry to look back at a dramatic weekend in the WSL's relegation battle, as Bristol City move off the bottom of the table with victory over Reading. Tom also makes a bold claim about top of the table Chelsea, and, for International Women's Day, we speak to a trailblazer - former England Captain Mary Phillip, who now coaches men's side Peckham Town.

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01.35 Bristol City 3 - Reading 2

08.45 West Ham 0 - Chelsea 2

14.30 Manchester City 1 - Everton 0

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by presenter, broadcaster and former Spurs player Samantha Miller to dissect the weekend's WSL action, which saw Manchester City close the gap on League leaders Chelsea. Arsenal Defender and Harry Potter fan Anna Patten joins the pod to discuss the Gunners' first win of 2021, whilst Samantha explains Jill Scott's bee celebration after scoring Everton's winner.

RUNNING ORDER:

01.00 - Intro

4.50 - Birmingham City 0 - Manchester City 4

12.00 - Aston Villa 0 - Arsenal 4

16.30 - Arsenal Defender Anna Patten on Harry Potter and why Miedema is...

Lynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay and former defender Laura Bassett look back at England's first international in almost a year, a 6-0 win over Northern Ireland. Laura pays tribute to her ex-teammate Jill Scott, who won her 150th cap in the game, plus we hear from the Brighton Manager, Hope Powell, who gave Scott her England debut in 2006.

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2.30 England 6 - Northern Ireland 0

9.30 Hege Riise chat, England's interim manager

16.00 Laura reflects on Jill Scott's 150th England cap

21.00 Hope Powell interview - on England, Brighton and BAME representation in football...

Katie Whyatt of The Athletic and She Kicks Magazine's Jen O'Neill join Lynsey Hooper to dissect the latest round of WSL action, including Chelsea's 5 star performance against Bristol City and Caroline Weir's worldy in the Manchester Derby. Lynsey also chats to Reading's Angharad James direct from Wales' training camp and we look ahead to England v Northern Ireland.

RUNNING ORDER:

02'45" Bristol City 0 - Chelsea 5

09'40" Manchester City 3 - Manchester United 0

17'55" Aston Villa - Arsenal P-P

21'05" Reading 1 - Everton 1

24'30" Brighton 1 - West Ham 0

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by BBC Sport's Jo Currie to chat about the weekend's WSL action and the latest England squad announcement.

RUNNING ORDER:

4'00" - Chelsea - Brighton & Hove Albion

12 00" - Manchester United - Reading

18'00" - Arsenal - Manchester City

24'00" - Everton - Birmingham City

28'00" - Aston Villa - Tottenham

31'00" - West Ham United - Bristol City

34'00" - England squad announcement

41'00" - Other news

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Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined by Tim Stillman from Arseblog to chat through all the WSL news. Plus an interview with England and Birmingham City goalkeeper Hannah Hampton.

RUNNING ORDER:

2'00" - Bristol City - Brighton & Hove Albion

10'00" - Chelsea - Spurs

15'00" - Everton - Manchester United

22'00" - Manchester City - West Ham

28'00" - Hannah Hampton interview

39'00" - Other news

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Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by The Telegraph's Tom Garry to talk through all the WSL games, the latest transfers and a managerial change at Aston Villa. Plus an interview with Leicester City forward Tash Flint.

RUNNING ORDER

2’00” Manchester United-Birmingham City

10'00" Brighton & Hove Albion-Manchester City

20’00” Aston Villa- Reading

26’00” Tash Flint

36"00 Other news

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Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by BBC Sport's Chris Slegg to chat through all the WSL action including the title clash between Chelsea and Manchester United and the battle at the bottom. Plus an interview with Bristol City's Jemma Purfield.

RUNNING ORDER

2’00” Chelsea - Manchester United

15'00" Manchester City - Aston Villa

20’00” Everton - Bristol

25’00” Jemma Purfield

32”00 West Ham - Spurs and Birmingham - Brighton

35"00 Other news

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Kait Borsay is joined by Jen O'Neil from She Kicks and The Athletics Katie Whyatt to discuss all the news from a dramatic week in women's football.

We hear from Tottenham Hotspur's new manager Rehanne Skinner and England and WSL legend Jo Potter on why she's decided to retire.

RUNNING ORDER:

2’00” Chelsea 

6’30” Dubai 

20’00” Rehanne Skinner

29’40” Women’s FA Cup

31’40” Jo Potter

41’50” Other news

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Lynsey Hooper is joined by the BBC's Women's Sports Reporter Jo Currie and former player turned presenter Samantha Miller for the last episode of the year. Manchester United top the WSL at Christmas, Arsenal are up to second and the Royals make a Christmas statement - we hear from Reading's Jess Fishlock. Plus we host our own virtual awards ceremony, because everyone else is! Merry Christmas!

RUNNING ORDER:

Part 1 - good news for WSL viewers? (01.00)

Part 2a - Manchester United 6 - Bristol City 1 (03.25)

Part 2b - Arsenal 4 - Everton 0 (11.10)

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Lynsey Hooper is joined by The Athletic's Women's Football Correspondent, Katie Whyatt, and the Editor of She Kicks Magazine, Jen O'Neill, to look back at a dramatic weekend of late winners in the WSL. They discuss Manchester City's last-gasp victory over Arsenal and where this leaves the title race. Will League leaders Manchester United last the distance, and are Chelsea their biggest challengers? Plus Rich Laverty joins us to run through the top 100 players on the planet.

RUNNING ORDER:

Part 1 - virtual Christmas parties and blowing our own trumpets (01.00)

Part 2 - Manchester City 2...

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by journalist Carrie Dunn to review all the action from the weekend when the WSL returned, along with the fans. They discuss a first win of the season for Tottenham under their new manager, a hat-trick for Sam Kerr as Chelsea win at home again, and Caroline Weir's wonder crosses for Manchester City.

RUNNING ORDER:

Part 1 - Fans back, turnstyle troubles and England v England (01.00)

Part 2 - Tottenham 3 - Brighton and Hove Albion 1 (04.20)

Part 3 - Chelsea 3 - West Ham 2 (09.30)

Part 3b...

The former England defender Laura Bassett joins Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper to discuss her career to date. From pretending to be a Spice Girl at school, to gaining prominence as captain of Birmingham City, to life at Arsenal, Leeds, Chelsea and Notts County. Laura also discusses her World Cup heartbreak in 2015 and the friendships she's made in over a decade at the top of women's football.

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Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined by the BBC's Tom Garry and the Crystal Palace goalkeeper Chloe Morgan. Former West Ham manager Matt Beard discusses his departure from the club in his first broadcast interview since leaving the Hammers. Plus news of managerial movement at Spurs and we're joined by Durham Boss Lee Sanders to talk WSL Championship.

RUNNING ORDER:

Part 1 - New jobs and life at Palace (01.00)

Part 2a - West Ham chat (04.10)

Part 2b - Matt Beard interview (10.00)

Part 3 - Spurs chat (21.00)

Part 4a...

Kait Borsay is joined by the BBC's Jo Currie and the former Everton and Liverpool forward Courtney Sweetman-Kirk to discuss the talking points from the weekend's WSL action, including the Manchester Derby, a London derby, and the Birmingham Derby. Plus Man City's Laura Coombs is a Lioness once more.

RUNNING ORDER:

PART 1 - Jo on interviewing 'The Pinoe' and Courtney chats life at Sheffield United (01.00)

PART 2 - Manchester United 2 - Manchester City 2 (08.40)

PART 3a - Arsenal 1 - Chelsea 1 (16.40)

PART 3b - Everton 1 - Reading 1 (22.15)

PART 4a...

Arsenal blogger Tim Stillman joins Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay to discuss the Gunners' defeat to Manchester United, who now top the WSL for the very first time - we hear from United's goalscorer Ella Toone. Plus why Bethany England deserves a place in Chelsea's starting eleven, we discuss first league wins of the season for West Ham and Aston Villa, Alex Morgan finally makes her Spurs debut and we have a rant about girls' football academies.

RUNNING ORDER:

PART 1 - Footballing Dads (01.00)

PART 2a - Manchester United 1 - Arsenal 0 (02.47)

PART 2b...

Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and the BBC's Jo Currie review the Women's FA Cup Final which was won by Manchester City, beating Everton 3-1 after extra time. We hear from City's rising star Jess Park about that win, Lynsey makes a bold prediction about the League and we play Pointless!

RUNNING ORDER

PART 1 - covering the Wembley showpiece with no fans and Jo's new Cup Final coat! (01.00)

PART 2a - FA Cup Final review Manchester City 3 - Everton 1 (06.43)

PART 2b - Manchester City forward Jess Park speaks to Kait (22.20)

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The AC Milan striker Natasha Dowie joins Lynsey Hooper and Jen O'Neill to discuss her footballing career that's taken her from London, to Merseyside, America, Australia and now Italy. She also talks about being overlooked by England, and how she almost rejoined Liverpool in 2020.  

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Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined by The Athletic's women's football correspondent Katie Whyatt to praise Arsenal's prolific striker. There's also an interview with Reading boss Kelly Chambers and we hear from Baroness Sue Campbell as well about the FA's plan for growing the women's game. RUNNING ORDER PART 1a - Athletic chat (01.40) PART 2a - Arsenal 6-1 Spurs - all hail Viv (03.00) PART 2b - Reading 1-1 City (16.20) PART 2c - Kelly Chambers, manager, on Grace Maloney, Champions League, and Viv Miedema (19.30) PART 3a - Everton 2-2 Brighton (28.30) PART 3b - West Ham 2-4 Manchester Utd (33.00) PART 3c...

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by journalist and author of the Women's Football Yearbook, Chris Slegg to talk about raising money for grass roots football and supporting your local women's side. This week: The Athletic analyst Michael Cox dissects Chelsea's win over Manchester City, Lynsey has the latest from Phil Neville's England squad and Kait vows not to mention Alex Morgan again until she plays for Spurs. RUNNING ORDER PART 1a - Can women's football be good for your heart? (01.00) PART 2a - Chelsea 3 - Manchester City 1 (4.33) PART 2b - Michael Cox analysis (11.40) PART 3a - Brighton an...

Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by the editor of She Kicks magazine, Jen O'Neill, to talk zoom calls and following football remotely. This week: we go inside the Everton dressing room with midfielder Izzy Christiansen, Lynsey speaks to the Spurs superstar Alex Morgan and Kait starts her own Sam Mewis fan club. RUNNING ORDER PART 1a - The new normal? (01.00) PART 2a - Aston Villa 0 - Everton 6 (7.00) PART 2b - Izzy Christiansen interview (13.00) PART 3a - Arsenal 3 - Bristol City 1 (21.22) PART 3b - Manchester City 4 - Tottenham Hotspur 1 (25.00) PART 3c - Manchester United 3 - Brighton and Hove Al...

With just three days between the FA Cup quarter finals and semi finals it's go, go, go in the women's game! This week: will Everton win a trophy? Which Man City player is a nuisance and which is a terrier? And are Chelsea putting all their eggs in the Champions League basket? Plus, we speak with Carla Ward about Project Survival - aka why she took on the Birmingham job, whether she'd rather have three points or the Cup win against Brighton, and why she's brought in a new assistant manager RUNNING ORDER PART 1a - Duvet recordings (01.40) PART 2a...

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