Second XI

Second XI on BTRtoday wraps up today with the latest women's soccer news, and reflections on  2019. Media Recommendation: U.S. Soccer lobbyists' arguments against USWNT don't tell the whole story 00:00 - Second XI 00:12 - Finale 28:54 - Media Recommendation 31:17 - Finish

On this second to last episode of Second XI, Krystine and Maia discuss some breaking  news, and review the first game of the USWNT victory tour! Media Recommendation Viva Chicago: How Mexico’s new wave is navigating the NWSL 00:00 - Episode 25 28:08 - Media Recommendation 29:06 - Outro 29:45 - Finish

On today's episode, Krystine and Maia discuss the latest WoSo news, including US Soccer's open letter in response to calls for equal pay. Media Recommendation: https://statsbomb.com/2019/07/why-words-matter-an-incomplete-guide-to-accurately-describing-the-footballers-in-front-of-your-nose/ 00:00 - Ep 24 00:10 - Intro 02:07 - News 34:15 - Media Recommendation 36:18 - Finish

On this week's episode, Krystine and Maia discuss the latest woso news, reflect on their World Cup experience, and hand out awards. Media Recommendation https://equalizersoccer.com/2019/07/19/argentina-womens-players-demanding-change-cut-pan-american-games-estefania-banini/ 00:00 - Episode 23 00:10 - Introduction 25:46 - WC Awards 44:24 - Media Recommendation 45:53 - Finish

Join Maia & Krystine as they attend the FIFA Women's World Cup final in Lyon, France. Media Recommendation & Resources http://www.unusualefforts.com/dont-take-the-red-lipstick-off/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-cup/2019/07/13/revealed-next-frontier-sports-science-usas-secret-weapon-womens/ https://equalizersoccer.com/2019/07/10/france-womens-world-cup-logistics-problem-travel-transport/ 00:00 - Ep 22 // World Cup Final 00:10 - Introduction 24:22 - Final 35:22 - Thoughts & Media Recommendation 37:58 - Finish

This week, travel with Maia and Krystine through Lyon, France for the Women's World Cup Semi-finals! Media Recommendations & Resources: https://www.afdpglobal.com/fearless-football/ https://youtu.be/e5QCquwTgBk https://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/gallery/27735/1/dyke-soccer 00:00 - Ep 21 // Lyon 12:29 - Lyon 35:00 - Outro 35:14 - Media Recommendation

On today's episode, travel with Krystine and Maia through Amsterdam, Netherlands as they experience the Women's World Cup! Media Recommendation https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jun/24/cameroon-england-women-world-cup-2019-context-meltdown 00:00 - Ep 20 // Amsterdam 06:57 - Amsterdam 29:22 - Media Recommendation 31:27 - Finish

Travel with Maia and Krystine through Barcelona, Spain, as they cover the FIFA Women's World Cup. They also discuss fandom with Bea Redondo. Media Recommendation "This Women's World Cup is a win for collective bargaining" (Lindsay Gibbs, Think Progress) 00:00 - Ep 19 // Barcelona 06:12 - Barcelona 29:13 - Media Recommendation 30:45 - Finish

On today's episode, Krystine and Maia experience the Women's World Cup while traveling through Berlin, Germany, then return to Paris to catch USA vs CHI, live from Parc de Princes. 00:00 - Ep 18 // Berlin 13:10 - Berlin 38:27 - Outro 39:00 - Media Recommendation 40:58 - Finish

On today's show, Krystine and Maia report on the first few days of the FIFA Women's World Cup from Paris and Berlin! First game of World Cup at Point Ephemere, Paris (June 7, 2019) Point Ephemere, Paris (June 7, 2019) FIFA Fan Zone, Jardin Nelson Mandela, Paris (June 8, 2019) FIFA Fan Zone, Jardin Nelson Mandela, Paris (June 8, 2019) 00:00 - Ep 17 // Let The Games Begin 02:22 - Opening days in Paris 19:25 - Interlude - Berlin 022:00 - First Day in Berlin 26:16 - Media Recommendation 27:00 - Outro 27:38 - Finish

It's World Cup Eve! In our last episode before the games begin, we discuss recent friendlies & our updated predictions. The second part of today's show features a discussion with three high school students and soccer players from Marymount International School in Barranquilla, Colombia. Media Recommendation WC Fantasy Football 00:00 - Ep 16 02:00 - Friendly Results 25:33 - Interview - Students at Marymount International School 39:29 - Media Recommendation 41:34 - Finish

In today's episode, we wrap up our previews of the FIFA Women's World Cup group stages, ending with Group D - Scotland, England, Japan, and Argentina. The second half of our show features an in-depth discussion of futbol in Argentina with professor, podcaster, and author Brenda Elsey. Media Recommendation: Futbolera: A History of Women and Sports in Latin America Burn It All Down 00:00 - Ep 15 // Group D 02:02 - Scotland 09:46 - England 18:19 - Japan 31:00 - Argentina discussion with Brenda Elsey 66:20 - Media Recommendation 69:23 - Finish

On today's show, Krystine & Maia discuss FIFA Women's World Cup Group C - Australia, Brazil, Jamaica, and Italy, and chat with Italian sports lawyer Sara Messina. Media Recommendations: The Players' Tribune Unlocking The Hidden History 00:00 - Group C 01:01 - Australia 06:23 - Brazil 14:05 - Jamaica 21:34 - Italy: Sara Messina 42:40 - Media Recommendation 44:47 - Finish

On today’s show, Krystine and Maia discuss FIFA Women’s World Cup Group A - South Korea, France, and Norway, then go into depth on Nigeria with special guest, journalist Chibuogwu Nnadiegbulam. Media Recommendation - Crystal Dunn on SI.com (by Laken Litman) 00:00 - Ep 13 // Group A 01:35 - South Korea 05:20 - France 12:53 - Norway 17:50 - Interview - Chibuogwu 57:05 - Media Recommendation 58:03 - Finish

In this week's episode, Krystine and Maia chat with Barcelona based journalist Bea Redondo, and preview the teams of 2019 Women's World Cup Group B - Spain, China PR, Germany, and South Africa. Bea Redondo: Twitter Article - "Spanish Federation and La Liga's fight for dominance puts future of women’s football in Spain at risk" (The Telegraph) Media Recommendation: Duke University's Soccer Politics  00:00 - Second XI // Ep 12 - Group B 01:53 - Group B 20:20 - Interview with Bea Redondo 47:35 - Media Recommendation 48:43 - Outro 49:22 - Finish

This week we’re continuing our World Cup group stage breakdown by previewing Group E. We spoke with Dutch footballer and reporter Emma Coolen about the Orange Lionesses, the impact of Euro 2017, and what has her excited about this World Cup. We also take a deep dive into the other three teams in Group E: Canada, Cameroon, and New Zealand. Media Recommendation Cameroon Indomitable Lionesses Emma Coolen’s Twitter Emma Coolen, Dutch Team Reporter Twitter Mentioned In This Episode NZF troubles 00:00 - Ep 11 // Group E 02:25 - Canada 12:05 - Cameroon 18:25 - New Zealand 29:00 - Interview w/ Emma Coolen (Netherlands) 52:56 - Media Recommendation 53:39 - Finish

Today's episode kicks off our group stage episodes! We feature a phone interview with Chilean journalist Javiera Silva, along with previews of the Swedish and Thai teams. We'll cover the USA on a later episode, once the final squad is announced. Media Recommendation: Podcast: Girls With Balls Javiera Silva's Twitter: https://twitter.com/javierasilva95 00:00 - Ep 10 // Group F 19:45 - Interview with Javiera Silva 42:20 - Media Recommendation 42:44 - Outro 43:53 - Finish

This week, Maia and Krystine discuss soccer news, and share their under 20 and over 34 year old players to watch out for at the 2019 World Cup. Mentioned In This Episode: Spain League disputes Spain CBA negotiations Ruth Bader Ginsburg thanks Becky Sauerbrunn Meg Linehan will be covering more woso for The Athletic 00:00 - Ep 9 // Over and Under 11:07 - Feature: Over and Under 41:22 - Media Recommendation 42:44 - Outro 43:36 - Finish

On today's episode, Krystine and Maia discuss the latest news in the world of women's soccer, and dream up narratives they'd like to see coming out of the 2019 World Cup! Mentioned in this Episode USWNT / 99’ers honored USWNT pregame Mia Hamm / potential LAFC women’s team Announcement of FIFA Team Reporters Afghanistan Football Federation sexual abuse allegations AFF officials suspended Suspended AFF official elected to AFC committee 00:00 - Ep 8 // World Cup Visionboard 02:10 - News 17:10 - Feature 27:58 - Media Recommendation 29:50 - Outro 30:46 - Finish

In this week's episode, Maia & Krystine break down their 2019 World Cup roster predictions, revisit 2015, and talk about a whole lot of news. Mentioned In This Episode: US Soccer asks court to consolidate discrimination lawsuits North Carolina Courage to Host 2019 Women’s International Champions Cup ICC Launch: US Stars Reflect Gloucestershire firm agrees landmark sponsorship deal with England's Women's football team U-23 WNT Olympics Match Stats V Sweden Sam Mewis - Soccer IQ 1%er Media Recommendation: Soccer in Sun and Shadow by Eduardo Galeano 00:00 - Ep 7 // Final Roster Predictions 00:10 - Introduction 02:58 - News 20:22 - Feature - Roster Predictions 53:12 - Media Recommendation 55:34 - Finish

This week Maia and Krystine take a deep dive into the current USWNT head coach, Jill Ellis. Listen in as they explore her past, prior roles within US Soccer, and address some of the criticism she has received in the lead up to this years World Cup. Mentioned in this episode: Barclay's investment in the Women's Super League Some important news items from the Washington Post over the weekend. Resources: Jill Ellis - Development Director https://www.fourfourtwo.com/us/features/us-womens-youth-development-april-heinrichs-jill-ellis http://ww2.nscaa.com/news/2011/12/jill-ellis-committed-to-moving-the-game-forward Playing Style/Tactics https://www.fourfourtwo.com/us/features/jill-ellis-uswnt-tactics Michelle Akers concerns https://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2015/02/13/michelle-akers-uswnt-jill-ellis-coach Jill Ellis Salary: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/soccer-insider/wp/2018/02/21/how-many-u-s-soccer-employees-made-more-money-than-the-uswnt-coach-a-lot/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.103e770a5c15 00:00 - Ep 6 // Who Is Jill Ellis? 01:01 - This Week In Women’s Soccer 07:17 - Feature 34:17 - Media Recommendation 34:59 - Outro 35:35 - Finish

Maia and Krystine are joined by Jolie and Alex to discuss the group "Dyke Soccer", what gets them interested in watching the game, the new World Cup kits, and so much more. Mentioned In This Episode: New Kits https://www.vogue.com/article/nike-unveils-the-us-womens-national-soccer-teams-world-cup-kit https://www.footyheadlines.com/2018/11/2019-fifa-womens-world-cup-kit-overview.html Colombia Professional Women’s League saved Argentina works to professionalize women’s football Media Recommendation: Lewes FC (equality FC) 00:00 - Ep 5 // Jolie & Alex 01:10 - Intro 02:24 - This Week’s News 06:01 - Update on VAR 12:45 - Feature Conversation 41:25 - Outro 42:07 - Media Recommendation 44:34 - Finish

In 2017, the Football Association of Norway agreed to an equitable pay agreement between their women and men's national team. In 2018, Iceland followed suit equal bonus agreement. Now in 2019, the USWNT are suing the USSF for gender discrimination. In this week's episode Maia and Krystine attempt to work out the details and complexities of the recent lawsuit. EEOC complaints, CBA negotiations, and NWSL salaries; we unpack it all in our attempt to understand what equality might look like for the USWNT. Mentioned In This Episode: VAR FIFA $ USWNT lawsuit CBA Negotiation timeline Unusual Efforts 00:00 - Ep 4 // Equality 01:38 - Intro 09:30 - USWNT Lawsuit & Pay Gap 21:49 - Updates on Colombian National Team 25:17 - Media Recommendations 27:10 - Outro 27:57 - Finish

A She Believes watch party, FIFA 2016, and Audre Lorde scores a golazo! In this episode Maia and Krystine discuss 13 year old girls turning pro, watching soccer as a non-soccer watcher with Jade Payne, and recent results from the She Believes tournament and other international matches. Mentioned In This Episode: Marta & her cryptic Instagram post Why Does The NWSL Exist? USWNT Inspirational Women Jerseys Foot Feminin Important Resources Olivia Moultrie Nike Endorsement Feb/Mar International Fixtures 00:00 - Second XI 01:21 - Intro 02:18 - News 11:20 - Chat with Jade Payne 14:30 - She Believes Cup 22:36 - Jill Ellis 27:49 - Other Tournament Results 31:33 - Media Recommendations 32:15 - Outro 32:59 - Finish

Maia and Krystine discuss the 1999 World Cup and chat with writer and producer Adele Jackson-Gibson. Mentioned In This Episode: Colombia u-17 & WNT members speak out Female soccer players in Colombia denounce discrimination Ante Milicic named head coach of the Matildas NWSL & A&E break partnership 1999 Penalty Shoot Out (USA v China) Sissi free kick (Brazil v Nigeria) Equal Playing Field World Cup Technical Report 1999 Women's World Cup (soccer politics) The Secret History of Mexican Women's Futbol 00:00 - Ep 2 02:40 - This Week In Women’s Soccer 06:42 - Interview with Adele Jackson - Gibson 26:25 - Memories and Takeaways from the 1999 World Cup 37:10 - Media Recommendations 38:31 - Outro 39:24 - Finish

Maia Macdonald and Krystine Summers discuss their women’s soccer fandom and France plans in the lead up to the World Cup this summer. Later in the episode, they discuss the origins of the modern game (both men & women) and how the game was forced down two different paths, leading to permanent ramifications in the women’s game today. They also delve into the very first FIFA Women’s World Cup in China in 1991 and even play a game of two truths, one lie. Mentioned In This Episode: Alen Stajcic, head coach of the Australian WNT, fired. Joseph Ndoko, Cameroon WNT head coach, fired. When Football Banned Women Burn It All Down Podcast Important References: South American Soccer Is Ignoring Its Women (Vice Sports) ALICIA VARGAS: THE FIRST IOLA OF MEXICAN FOOTBALL (Luchadoras) 1991 Women’s World Cup in China (Soccer Politics) TECHNICAL STUDY GROUP REPORTS (FIFA) 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - About Us 03:05 - What’s The Plan? World Cup Adventures + Podcast Goals 08:26 - This Week in Women’s Soccer News 11:41 - A Brief History of Women’s Soccer   18:44 - Non FIFA sanctioned tournaments + First FIFA World Championship 29:55 - This Week’s Recommendation: Burn It All Down podcast 30:58 - Outro 31:52 - Finish

Longtime BTRtoday host Maia Macdonald is joined by Krystine Summers in this new podcast devoted to women's soccer. The two co-hosts will be heading to France this summer for the FIFA Women's World Cup, so subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts so you can follow along as they cover the lead up to the big event, along with history, interviews, and more! 00:00 - Introducing 'Second XI' with Maia and Krystine, new podcast from BTRtoday!