Women's World Football Show

Episode 232 of the Women’s World Football Show features an exclusive interview with Brooklyn FC midfielder Sam Kroeger, who discusses the exciting USL Super League season, her journey as a professional player, and the growing opportunities for young women in soccer. Sam shares her dynamic playing style and the team’s resilience through challenges on and...

Hope you're enjoying all the great international play as we're coming out of FIFA break in April, 2025… and heading into a new one pretty soon!   On this episode, we take a trip into the mix zone at the USWNT v Brazil match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. On tap: Michelle Cooper, Alyssa Thompson,...

It’s the first episode of 2025 – Just in time for the start of the new NWSL season with an exclusive panel interview with 2x Women’s World Cup winner and now ESPN announcer Ali Krieger. Episode Links Did you miss Ali’s appearance on WWFShow way back in 2015? Here’s the link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-36-ali-krieger/id726185549?i=1000335611349 More WWFShow Links:...

On Episode 229 of Women’s World Football Show, we take a look at the legendary career of Alex Morgan days after her retirement announcement. Listen in on the official press conference hosted by SD Wave, as Alex explains her decision, reflects on her career, and shares her pride in contributing to the growth of women's...

Episode 228 of Women’s World Football Show podcast features founder of San Diego Soccer Women Brandi Mitchell; And soundbites from USWNT Head Coach Emma Hayes On Episode 228 of Women’s World Football Show, we sit down with Brandi Mitchell, the inspiring founder of San Diego Soccer Women. Brandi shares her journey of promoting soccer for...

On Episode 228 of Women’s World Football Show, we sit down with award-winning author Ellen van Neerven to discuss their fascinating book, “Personal Score: Sport, Culture, Identity.” Ellen takes us on a captivating journey through the intersection of sport, culture, and identity, offering unique insights into the role of women in football and the broader...

On Episode 226 of Women’s World Football Show, we feature an exclusive interview with Matt Peek, co-founder of Parkside Trading Cards, as he shares the inspiring story behind the NWSL trading cards. Discover how these cards are empowering players and captivating fans young and old. (15′) Tune in to learn: Don’t miss out on this...

Show Highlights: Time Stamps: Michelle Huitick – 8' Ally Sentnor – 24' Savvy King – 28' Brecken Mozingo – 30 Reilyn Turner 31 Aly Lemos – 33' Payton Linnehan – 34' Kennedy Wesley – 37' Croix Bethune – 41' Ju'Reise Colon – 48' Episode Links Listen to Simply Soccer on Apple Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simply-soccer/id1463908359 Follwo...

On this episode, we welcome coaching legend Becky Burleigh, renowned for her unparalleled 31-year coaching career, including a remarkable 27-year tenure as head coach at the University of Florida women's soccer team. Coach Burleigh shares her extensive insights into high-performance coaching, leadership strategies, and the game-changing moments that shaped her remarkable career. Don't miss this...

Coach Amanda Evans, chair of United Soccer Coaches and founder of MomsWhoCoach, shares invaluable insights on the upcoming United Soccer Coaches Convention in January 2024.  Plus, hear from Angel City FC's newest defender Gisele Thompson addressing the media after her signing. We also hear from Angel City GM Angela Hucles Mangano talk about the exciting...

As we see an end to 2023, we also say goodbye to a few of our favorite players who have announced their retirements – Megan Rapinoe, Ali Krieger, Christine Sinclair, and Julie Ertz. In this episode, we hear from these iconic players as they look back on their careers and the legacies they leave. We...

In the summer of 2021, the world watched in disbelief as the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. Among the countless lives forever altered by this tragic turn of events, a group of young women footballers from the U18 Afghanistan National Women's Football Team found themselves facing a perilous crossroads. Faced with an unthinkable choice –...

In this special episode, we reflect on the pivotal 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup with soundbites with a little help from our friends, including Olga Carmona, Sam Kerr, Caitlin Foord, Katrina Gorry, Alex Chidiac, Tony Gustavsson, Millie Bright, Mary Earps, Georgia Stanway, Beth England, and Sarina Wiegman.  Time Stamps: Sam Kerr – 13' Olga Carmona...

On this episode, we welcome Jean Duffy, author of the new book “Soccer Grannies – South African Women Who Inspire the World”; and Rebecca “Beka” Ntsanwisi, the founder of Soccer Grannies and humanitarian. Jean Duffy is a soccer-playing mom and nonfiction writer who has been published in the Boston Globe, the Concord Monitor, the Packingtown...

On this episode, we welcome Scotland Women’s National Team striker, now playing at Angel City FC Claire Emslie. We also hear from Angel City FC head coach Freya Coombe.  Life is surprising. The choices we make and opportunities that come our way can be life-altering. Claire Emslie is here to share her football journey with...

On this episode, we welcome Jamaica Women's National Team goalkeeper Sydney Schneider. We also hear from New Zealand Women’s National Team captain Ali Riley.  Do you have a ‘guilty pleasure' team you'll be rooting for in the 2023 Women's World Cup? New Zealand, Costa Rica, South Africa, Republic of Ireland, Argentina, Haiti, or Jamaica? Whether...

There’s a youth explosion in women’s football with a slu of young players making their way through the pro ranks. It’s fun, exciting, and is shaping the future of women’s soccer. On this episode, we welcome former Arizona State University star and current Washington Spirit rookie Nicole Douglas. We also hear from Spirit Head Coach...

How do we measure success? If we want to look at long-term personal success, we can look no further than this episode's featured guest Leslie Osborne. And to add to her many successes, she is now part owner of the National women’s Soccer League's newest team in Northern California. The former USWNT midfielder brings a...

How are lower division teams in Europe existing in the wake of the big-money, big brand teams? A new women's team in the south of Spain, PFC Málaga FC in the 5th division of Liga F in Spain is changing the model of how small regional teams operate. And they're winning! We talk with 25-year...

Everything is bigger in Texas – including girls soccer! Join us for an exclusive interview with San Diego Wave FC (and Texas native) Jaedyn Shaw. The young soccer phemon shares her “unconventional” football journey, her thoughts on playing for the Wave, her future, and more!  We'll also hear from Jaedyn's head coach at the Wave,...

As we embark into 2023, we're using soccer to find our superpowers!  Listen in as we chat with best-selling author and photographer Kate T. Parker. Her books “Strong is the New Pretty – A Celebration of Girls Being Themselves” and “Play Like a Girl – Life Lessons from the Soccer Field” are changing the narratives...

Exclusive interview with Ruth Harker, legendary USWNT goalkeeper of the iconic 1985 inaugural national team It's the last show the 2022 and we're dialing it back to 1985 with special guest founding member of the USWNT goalkeeper Ruth Harker. The St. Louis Soccer Hall of Famer stops by to share her experiences as one of...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 209 – Julie Foudy, legendary USWNT midfielder and Sports Broadcaster We're exploring the USWNT's history and cultural impact on society  with USWNT legend Julie Foudy! It’s a special show looking at the team like we've never looked at it before through the pages of the newly released coffee table book...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 208 – Managing Director of Women's Independent Soccer League Lynn Berling-Manuel; Soundbites from USWNT captain Becky Sauerbrunn There's something new in the air of women's football.. Can you feel it? New policies, new procedures, new teams, new ownerships, new tournaments, new leagues… A group of individuals made up of players,...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 207 – Exclusive interview with Sofia Jakobsson, Sweden and San Diego FC forward; Plus soundbites from San Diego Wave Head Coash Casey Stoney, forward Alex Morgan, and Jaedyn Shaw Recorded from London, England! On this episode we celebrate how we want with a look at the extraordinary inaugural season of...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 206 – Hillary Beall, Racing Louisville FC & Western Utd Goalkeeper; Cheryl Downes, Editor in Chief at Beyond90 Hillary Beall Racing Louisville FC goalkeeper Hillary Beall is on loan to Western United in A-League Women's in Australia. The Southern California native stops by to chat about her football journey, overcoming...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 205 – Cal Storm Executive Director/Head Coach and Founding NWSL Team Investor Jamie Levoy; Angel City FC Forward Sydney Leroux What does your favorite team mean to you? And how much do you invest in time, money, and passion? On this episode we explore how our teams define us as...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 204 – Haiti Women’s National Team Midfielder Danielle Étienne Everyone loves an underdog! Whether they win or lose, they always inspire us to do our best even when the odds are stacked against us. But what happens when you're always the underdog? How do you continue to to get back...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 203 – Imani Dorsey Scott Parkinson, Alex Morgan, Abby Erceg, Carson Pickett What does it mean to be a professional? And how does being a professional fit in with the concept of teamwork? On this episode, we hear from a few of the biggest stars in the NWSL who discuss...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 202 – Amanda Pérez-Murillo, Ana De Souza On this episode we're exploring women's football in the Concacaf regions of Latin America & The Caribbean with guests Club América midfielder Amanda Pérez-Murillo and founder of FutbolAce.com Ana De Souza. Plus there's a subplot! Both guests share their experience of stepping outside...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 201 – Alex Morgan, Ali Riley, Sophia Smith, Emily Fox The women's game is vibing all over the world – and boy do we need it! Regardless of where you are, you've probably been enjoying a women's soccer tournament. Women's football is on display in places like the USA, England,...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 200 – Shay Haddow, Ashley Hatch, Stephanie Labbé We've all experienced times of uncertainty, stress, anxiety, depression – especially in these days we're living in. From elite professionals to the youth levels, the mind can sometimes be the biggest opponent. On this episode we're taking an in-depth look at this...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 199 – Ashlyn Harris, Ali Krieger, Erin McLeod, Laura Harvey, College Draft Picks After a season of turmoil and controversy, the NWSL is looking forward and so are we? The future of women's football depends on it. On this episode, we look at the many changes in the league with...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 198 – Features an exclusive interview with Angel City FC VP of Player Development & Operations Angela Hucles Mangano The year 2020 is one we'll never forget. But through it all, one ray of light was cast on women's soccer fans when it was announced on July 21,  2020 that...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 197 – Features Soundbites from USWNT Legend Carli Lloyd; USWNT Head Coach Vlatko Andonovski and Defender Andi Sullivan Tuesday, October 26, 2021  USWNT hosts Korea Republic at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was a historical night because it was the final game in a USA jersey for Carli...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 196 – Featuring Amy Sayer, Australia Women's National Team and Stanford University Midfielder The last time Amy Sayer was on our show was in 2018 when she was only 16-years old. Now all grown up and attending Stanford University in California, Amy is really making a name for herself in...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 195 – NWSL Season 9 Update featuring Founder of WomenKickBalls.com Jackie Gutierrez; Plus Press Conference Soundbites from OL Reign Head Coach Laura Harvey We're checking in on the NWSL with Founder & Editor at WomenKickBalls.com Jackie Gutierrez. Plus, Laura Harvey is BACK in the league & she addresses the media...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 194 – Tokyo 2020 Olympic Gold Medal Special, featuring News Anchor at 660 News Calgary, Sports Journalist & Women's Sports Advocate Sandra Prusina On this Olympic Special Wrap-up episode, we welcome long-time friend of the show and news anchor at 660 News in Calgary, Sandra Prusina to talk about the...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 193 – Tokyo 2020 Olympics Special, featuring soundbites from Megan Rapinoe, Becky Sauerbrunn, Crystal Dunn, Vlatko Andonovski, Desiree Scott, and Shelina Zadorsky On this Olympic Special episode, we're taking a deep dive into the Tokyo 2020 squads – the teams, the groups, the players to watch and more! Plus we'll...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 192 Features exclusive interviews with USWNT U-20 Head Coach Laura Harvey and youth soccer coach Scott McDoniel; plus soundbites from President of San Diego NWSL Jill Ellis; and USWNT stars Becky Sauerbrunn and Kristie Mewis On this episode we're exploring women in coaching and  leadership with some of the best...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 191 spotlights The Soccer Show with former professional goalkeeper Haley Kopmeyer and founder of Beast Mode Soccer David Copeland-Smith What do you get when you mix a former professional women's soccer player with one of the world's most renown trainers in the women's game and throw them in front of...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 190 features an exclusive interview with NJ/NY Gotham FC and Ghana Women's National Team midfielder Jennifer Cudjoe Her story is an original – a tale that is seldom told of a youngster from the Western Region of Ghana who developed a love of football and a dream to be the...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 189 features an exclusive interview with former USWNT midfielder and Washington Spirit icon Joanna Lohman Joanna Lohman has taken all the lessons she’s learned in her 16-year career and hundreds of stories from professional women soccer players and produced one of the most anticipated books of the year. Here to...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 188 features interviews with players champions: Damon Wilson, Founder & CEO of Wilson Management Alliance; and Carrie Taylor, Managing Director of the new North American professional women’s soccer league. For many of us, women footballers are our champions. But when it comes to player support and opportunities, who are the...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 186 features an exclusive interview with Australia Women’s National Team defender Jenna McCormick; and Beyond 90 editor-in-chief Cheryl Downes As a fan of women’s soccer, what fascinates you most about the players? No matter what attribute you admire about these amazing women footballers, Jenna McCormick embodies just about all of...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 186 features an exclusive interview with Jamaica Women’s National Team defender Lauren Silver Jamaica Women’s National Team defender, business owner, entrepreneur, and success coach Lauren Silver shares her life story in this inspiring hour-long conversation. From her days at University of Florida to traveling the world playing soccer for club...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 185 features an exclusive interview with UCLA defender Lucy Parker; with soundbites from Canada Women’s National Team midfielder Sophie Schmidt and Houston Dash defender Megan Oyster There’s something about starting anew! Whether its a new year, a new season, a new semester, or a new job, it’s always a time...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 184 features soundbites from US Women’s National Team Players Megan Rapinoe, Carli Lloyd and Catarina Macario It’s a new year and a new day for women’s football, and what better way to head into the year than to hear from some of our favorite USWNT players we haven’t seen in...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 183 features an exclusive interview with Racing Louisville FC Manager Christy Holly It’s the first show of 2021! The year got off to a rough start, but there are brighter days ahead! The NWSL has a new team in Racing Louisville FC and a new head coach with friend-of-the-show Christy...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 182 features an exclusive interview with ATA Football Co-Founder and General Manager Esmeralda Negron It’s the last show of 2020! Some of our usual seasonal traditions may look a little different this year, so we’re bringing  a little joy with Episode 182, featuring an inspirational interview with ATA Co-Founder Esmeralda...

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 181 features an exclusive interview with Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Arianna Criscione; soundbites from USWNT striker Christen Press; and Canada Women’s Soccer Head Coach Bev Priestman WARNING: We’re spreading some positive vibes on Episode 181! If you’re up to the challenge, we hope you stay tuned in to experience one of...