Podcasts about lionesses

Chloe and Rachel are back together! Today, we catch up on the biggest stories of the summer – and there's been A LOT...We kick off with Chelsea and Arsenal's rebuilds: which squad looks refreshed and which looks stronger than ever? Elsewhere, London City Lionesses have a statement summer – in case you've been living under a rock, Alexia Putellas IS officially in Bromley – and we take a closer look at Manchester United. It's not looking good on the red side of Manchester...Follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.**Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!**Upfront is your definitive women's football podcast, covering the WSL, the Lionesses, and beyond. Subscribe for new podcasts every Tuesday throughout the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should FIFA mandate NWSL player releases for the youth World Cup tournaments? Why is this current system of informal negotiation over player release so detrimental for all parties involved? Is it possible to create a system that doesn't hurt players, coaches, club and national teams?In this episode, LDG tries to answer those questions that he has been pondering since the US women's national team dropped their U-20 World Cup roster, with a lot of recognizable names, but with some of the biggest names in the age group and talking points being those who were left off the roster entirely.He breaks down why the growing tug-of-war between club obligations and international development is creating a massive structural gap across women's football. LDG gets at the Youth World Cup release rules for clubs, what power the clubs hold in discussion and how these discussions are the byproduct and cost of the packed football calendar.He walks through the contrasting realities first: on the U.S. side, the 21 USWNT U-20 World Cup roster spots lack the plethora of skilled, eligible NWSL talent, with Claire Hutton, Lily Yohannes, Melanie Barcenas, Jordyn Bugg and Kimmi Ascanio all left off the squad due to their clubs not releasing them.LDG examines why several U20 players were left out of the US roster, and why the issue is bigger than one tournament. The discussion connects youth development, NWSL club leverage, FIFA release rules, and the growing tension between club and country as the game keeps expanding, and he discusses how Emma Hayes, US Soccer, and clubs all have competing incentives, why youth tournaments are different from senior international windows, and why the player is the one who often loses out when calendars collide.He contrasts that directly with the England side, where North Carolina Courage teammates Erica Meg Parkinson and Lauryn Thompson secured a partial-release compromise to stay with the Courage and miss the Lionesses' prep camp but play in the actual tournament, showing how collaboration is possible.He argues that this same league producing two completely different outcomes within weeks of each other is proof of a system currently running on informal negotiation rather than enforceable rules.From there, LDG gets into the policy routes to fix this chaos, dissecting Emma Hayes's ask for the youth World Cups to be included in the overall FIFA calendar that includes the senior competitions and implement all-encompassing mandates on player release, unilateral NWSL CBA adjustments, and the realistic necessity of a FIFA-backed insurance load-management backstop. He also doesn't shy away from the flaws in each path, showing how a domestic-only rule leaves European-based Americans untouched and fails to address the strongest club objections.He ends by proposing what he believes is the best solution to this dilemma.Thank you all for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!

Russell Davies chairs the nationwide general knowledge quiz that has been entertaining and challenging audiences since 1953. Four competitors test their wits against a vast array of questions, covering everything from Ariana Grande to Ariadne, and from baryons to baritones, seeking to become Brain of Britain 2026.Spotlight rounds are WWE wrestling, the Lionesses, guinea pigs and the Gospel of St Luke.Presenter: Russell Davies Voiceover: Jess Lambert Casting Producer: Sunil Mistry Assistant Producer: Ami Gill Production Coordinator: Kate Scarbrough Producer: David Bodycombe Executive Producers: Justin Scroggie and Jago LeeA TellTale Industries/Format People production for BBC Radio 4.

We're back with a bang! Rachel brings two special interviews from Australia on Chelsea's pre-season tour: Keira Walsh and Aggie Beever-Jones are on the pod!They discuss the importance of pre-season after some huge summer changes at Chelsea, their excitement for the WSL, and look ahead to a potentially marathon campaign for club and country. Join us!Follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.**Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!**Upfront is your definitive women's football podcast, covering the WSL, the Lionesses, and beyond. Subscribe for new podcasts every Tuesday throughout the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Becky Taylor-Gill to put together the best Lionesses team of all time. We run through some of the great names to have played for England and assemble our best XI. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty & Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon joined South Africa, Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria as WAFCON winners after a thrilling and emphatic 3-0 win over tournament debutants and surprise finalists, Malawi. It is fitting that the 200th episode of this podcast is to a review of the final and the tournament as a whole. Host, Amara Obah is joined by regulars Esther Olamoyegun and Ikechukwu Okeke with one of the voices of women's football in the continent, Sam Ahmadu, making his debut. Enjoy the series finale.

What does it take to make it to the very top when the odds are stacked against you? This week on The Jack Murley Sports Show, we're joined by Jess Clarke – England international, Lionesses legend, Liverpool and Notts County star, Olympian and passionate advocate for inclusion and diversity in football. Jess's journey to the top of the game is anything but conventional. Raised by a single parent on benefits, she faced significant barriers throughout her childhood and football career, including gender and racial inequalities. Yet through determination, resilience and an incredible belief in herself, Jess went on to become one of the most respected players of her generation. After making her senior debut in 2008, Jess made more than 100 appearances for Notts County, alongside spells with Liverpool and Leeds United. On the international stage, she earned more than 50 England caps, represented Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics, and competed at two UEFA Women's European Championships and the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. Now working as a football commentator and advocate for inclusion, Jess continues to use her voice to inspire others and challenge the barriers that still exist within the beautiful game. In this episode, we discuss: ⚽ Jess's journey from grassroots football to England international

In this episode of the Africa Five-a-Side podcast, we recap the 2026 WAFCON quarterfinal between Morocco and South Africa. -----------------------This podcast is brought to you by Africa Is a Country: https://africasacountry.com/department/football-is-a-countrySubscribe to The Corner Flag newsletter: https://africasacountry.com/newsletterFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

One save. One moment. One nation celebrating. At just 19, Lionesses' goalkeeper Izairida Shakira held her nerve in a high-pressure penalty shootout to send the Singapore Women's National Team to the ASEAN Championship and etch her name into local football history. But what was going through her mind? We relive the save that sparked a nation, explore her rapid rise, and hear why she believes the best is still to come.READ MORE:https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/goalkeeper-izairida-shakira-the-heroine-as-lionesses-down-cambodia-for-asean-cship-spotGot a story to tell? Get in touch!raushan@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Singapore Women's National Team have secured a spot in the 2027 Asean Championship after finishing 3rd in the AFF Women’s Cup. Buoyed by a new coach and a host of young talents, are the Lionesses more likely to succeed on the world stage compared to the Singapore Men's team - who kick start their ASEAN Championship campaign on 24 July? Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singapore | Weekdays 6-10amSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Gotham FC forward Princess Ademiluyi and Chelsea FC defender Chloe Sarwie sit down to discuss life in the elite youth international pathway while navigating high-stakes club milestones!England youth internationals Princess Ademiluyi and Chloe Sarwie open up about their meteoric rise through the footballing ranks. From sharing their earliest childhood football memories to pulling on the English crest across nearly every youth level, Princess and Chloe share what it truly means to represent the Lionesses. They break down how their experiences in the international pipeline have completely reshaped their tactical styles, footballing perspectives, and senior club performances.Shifting to club milestones, Princess details her fascinating career path from West Ham United to the NWSL with Gotham FC, highlighting what attracted her to their ambitious project. She shares how her tactical loan spells with Fort Lauderdale United in the USL Super League and her current run with Ipswich Town FC in the WSL 2 have prepared her mentally and physically for a top-flight return.Chloe then takes us inside her unforgettable first-team debut for Chelsea FC in the UEFA Women's Champions League. She walks us through the raw emotions and the most vivid images from stepping onto club football's biggest stage during a tense, high-stakes European tie.The conversation wraps up with a candid look at the mental fortitude required to handle the whirlwind pressure of being thrust into vital club and international roles as elite teenagers. The discussion ends with an honest talk about how difficult it can be for teenage athletes to handle huge responsibilities at club and national team levels, after which we move on to some fun rapid-fire questions!Thank you all for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!

London City Lionesses shocked the women's soccer world by signing Barcelona legends Alexia Putellas and Mapi León, transforming the newly promoted Women's Super League side into an instant European powerhouse.In this episode, LDG delivers an essential tactical breakdown of the historic summer transfer window. He analyzes Michele Kang's ambitious blueprint to reshape English women's football and the WSL through high-profile recruitment.This episode offers a comprehensive analysis of the recent transfer window in women's football, focusing on the strategies of top clubs like Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, and the ambitious London City Lionesses, but also covering the moves of every club in the league. We explore how these moves shape the league's competitive landscape and the future of the Women's Super League.The episode dives deep into the sudden squad turnover at London City, focusing on how these blockbusters disrupt the WSL hierarchy. LDG dissects how two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas alters the midfield dynamics and elevates the club's creative floor. He follows with a critical evaluation of how four-time Champions League winner Mapi León provides the structural organization needed to compete against established giants. The discussion concludes by exploring the world-class shot-stopping and backline communication the Lionesses secure with England international Mary Earps in goal.LDG addresses the burning questions circulating in the women's soccer community regarding sustainable growth. He evaluates critics who question if rapid success fueled by billionaire investment is sustainable over a full domestic season. He provides an in-depth analysis of whether massive financial backing translates into on-pitch chemistry or simply creates an expensive collection of individuals. Finally, he projects how London City's aggressive business pressures rivals like Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham to rethink their recruitment strategies.Thank you all for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jay Doran, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review the Thirteenth Doctor Big Finish story The Return of the Doctor and the 2026 film Supergirl, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically: 00:00 – Intro and theme tune. 01:42 — Welcome! 03:08 – […]

This week Tobin and Christen chat with Arsenal and Lionesses star Alessia Russo about England football mentality, her feelings about the men's team's World Cup chances now that they've beat Mexico, and how playing in the US shaped the player she is. New episodes every week. Watch the video version of the show on YouTube. Sign up for our newsletter, The RE—SET: https://re-website.com/pages/newsletter Follow RE: https://www.instagram.com/re__inc/ https://www.tiktok.com/@re__inc https://twitter.com/re__inc https://www.threads.net/@re__inc Follow Tobin: https://www.instagram.com/tobinheath https://twitter.com/TobinHeath Follow Christen: https://www.instagram.com/christenpress https://twitter.com/ChristenPress

Recorded at the Battle of Ideas festival 2025 on Sunday 19 October at Church House, Westminster. ORIGINAL INTRODUCTION ‘I have the feeling that this competition is going to be as important, if not more important, than the Champions League', said Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, after his team had won the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup. This summer's competition was intended to showcase club football from all continents of the world. But many involved in the game derided the tournament as an unnecessary addition to an already overcrowded football calendar. Saudi Arabia helped to bankroll the Club World Cup, and is fast developing into a powerhouse for club and international football. The country will host the 2034 World Cup and is planning to build 11 new futuristic stadiums. Saudi club sides are competing with top European teams to sign world-class players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Sadio Mane. The Saudis have even greater financial muscle than the English Premier League or La Liga in Spain. On the world stage, it seems, money talks, while concerns about democracy and human rights are muted. In the UK, the fate of football clubs, big and small, is rightly considered to be of enormous importance to local communities. The response from Westminster has been the passing of the Football Governance Act into law. The Act means a government-appointed regulator will be in place to check on the health of clubs and monitor negotiations within the English football ‘pyramid'. Currently Morecambe FC and Sheffield Wednesday are on the brink due to recalcitrant owners, and many people say that the football regulator cannot come soon enough. But would such a regulator be able to save these clubs anyway? Another big change has been the rise of women's football. The Lionesses' victory in the Women's Euros 2025 will provide a big boost to the women's game in England – but it is also noticeable that the women's game is growing in both quality and audience figures. Are we entering a new age of football? Is football now conquering the globe? Or has the beautiful game finally become disconnected from its fans and roots with ever-more fanciful tournaments taking place in soulless arenas to satisfy a multi-billion-pound industry? SPEAKERS Dr Tim Black books and essays editor, spiked John McGuirk editor, Gript Media Linzi Smith hospitality manager Dr Dominic Standish writer and commentator on risk and sport; professor, University of Iowa; author, Venice in Environmental Peril? Myth and reality CHAIR Geoff Kidder director, membership and events, Academy of Ideas; convenor, AoI Book Club

This week on Big Kick, Maisie's being roasted by the Lionesses (and Suzi), we try not to dwell on the Spain game, Suzi's done with touring for the summer and there are two surprisingly solid Josh Widdicombe impressions.You can email us on bigkickpod@gmail.com. We love getting your match reports and stories!And you can find us on...Instagram @bigkickenergypodTikTok: @bigkickenergyAnd you can watch full episodes on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THEBIGKICKENERGYPODCAST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having both missed out on automatic qualification for the World Cup, England and Ireland each face the play-offs in the autumn! England may have beaten Ukraine, but got the game plan very wrong against the Spanish, who appeared to be wearing boots that magnetised the ball to their feet.In other seismic news, it looks like two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas is London City-bound! Chloe and Rachel try to wrap their heads around what this could mean for the WSL. Finally, women's football infrastructure expert Sarah Rock joins us to chat about purpose-built stadiums for the women's game and the divisive idea of ‘regional grounds'.Follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.**Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!**Upfront is your definitive women's football podcast, covering the WSL, the Lionesses, and beyond. Subscribe for new podcasts every Tuesday throughout the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katie Smith is joined by former England midfielder Fran Kirby and, Vicki Sparks as they react to England's Lionesses' 4-0 World Cup Qualifying defeat to Spain in Mallorca. Sarina Wiegman's side did have the chance to qualify for next summer's World Cup in Brazil this evening, but a poor performance means they have a mountain to climb against Ukraine on Tuesday.TIME CODES00:00 Intro 00:25 How England can now qualify. 02:00 A dismal performance 06:00 Spain shine 08:30 What next for England? 10:00 Sarina Wiegman 12:45 Keira Walsh

Brighton put up a good fight but were ultimately blown away by Manchester City in the FA Cup Final. What's more, Andrée Jeglertz' team has been given a massive boost by Bunny Shaw announcing she'll be staying! Could this be the start of a sky blue dynasty?While City fans celebrate, Arsenal fans have been left somewhere between shocked and fuming by Katie McCabe's transfer to rivals Chelsea. It is hard to resist the champions of the World Sevens, in fairness. Rachel was on the ground at that wacky tournament and is here to tell us all about it.Finally, it's that time again. England vs Spain for what feels like the millionth time.Follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.**Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!**Upfront is your definitive women's football podcast, covering the WSL, the Lionesses, and beyond. Subscribe for new podcasts every Tuesday throughout the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FA CEO Mark Bullingham joins Georgie Ainslie on the Performance People podcast for a rare in-depth conversation about running English football, the future of The Football Association, England's World Cup ambitions, Thomas Tuchel, Sarina Wiegman, the Lionesses, Gareth Southgate's legacy and the commercial growth of the game.As Chief Executive of The FA, Bullingham describes the organisation as “eight different businesses in one”. He also reflects on an extraordinary period for English football, with England reaching five senior finals in five years after previously reaching one in 50.In this episode, Mark explains how The FA selected Thomas Tuchel as England men's head coach, why culture and connection matter in tournament football, and what Tuchel does behind the scenes to stay close to a wider pool of England players throughout the year.He also discusses the importance of keeping Sarina Wiegman, calling it his “number one objective”, and explains why he believes she has the attributes to do any job in football while remaining deeply committed to the growth of the women's game.The conversation also covers the rise of the Lionesses, the legacy of England's women's football success, and why sport must adapt to how younger audiences now consume content.This is a conversation about leadership under pressure, high performance, legacy, culture, commercial growth and the future of English football.The Performance People podcast, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Private Bank.___Connect with Performance PeopleHit subscribe today for the latest.

Ep 417: The race for top spot in the Lionesses quest for World Cup qualification is down to the wire. We face Spain away and Ukraine at home. Spain is the big one, avoid defeat and we're almost there. I'm joined once again by Zoe from the Lionesses Den to go through it all. Running time 32:09 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Could It Be Magic, the FA Cup podcast sponsored by Carling, is back with a huge end-of-season episode as Joe Cole and Ashley Cole welcome former Arsenal, Chelsea and France striker Olivier Giroud and former Man City, Arsenal and England striker Ellen White into the studio. We look back at an FA Cup final won by Manchester City in what turned out to be the departing Pep Guardiola's final trophy at the club. Joe and Ashley give us their verdict on what the future holds for City now Pep is gone and they implore their old club Chelsea to give incoming manager Xabi Alonso the time he needs to succeed. Olivier names his favourite Arsenal teammates, relives his FA Cup wins with Arsenal and Chelsea, and takes us inside his iconic scorpion-kick goal at the Emirates. He also explains what Arsenal must do to beat PSG in the Champions League final. Ellen reflects on the Lionesses' historic Euro 2022 victory, while Giroud reveals how he celebrated World Cup glory with President Emmanuel Macron in the dressing room after France's 2018 win. Plus, we preview the women's FA Cup final between Manchester City and Brighton at Wembley. Could It Be Magic? is brought to you by Carling, the official beer of the Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Women's FA Cup. 18+ - please drink responsibly. Be match ready with @CarlingUK, the beer of football #pleasedrinkresponsibly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chloe and Rachel headed to The Valley to witness history: the first EVER WSL play-off to decide whether Leicester City would preserve their WSL status, or if it would be Charlton Athletic's time to shine in the top flight.As well as a pumping atmosphere, we speak to fans on both sides about their seasons, and hear from Chief Marketing Officer of WSL Football Ruth Hooper about this format and the raft of other changes introduced this season. Plus, you'll hear our verdict on the game and Chloe Morgan's real-time reactions to a truly memorable penalty shootout...Follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.**Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!**Upfront is your definitive women's football podcast, covering the WSL, the Lionesses, and beyond. Subscribe for new podcasts every Tuesday throughout the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Chloe and Rachel are back once again to round up the WSL season in the form of an awards show. Best player, best signing, “WTF” moment of the season – it's all happening right here on Upfront. Will the takes be hot, lukewarm or ice cold? There's only one way to find out…Follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.**Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!**Upfront is your definitive women's football podcast, covering the WSL, the Lionesses, and beyond. Subscribe for new podcasts every Tuesday throughout the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At last, Man City got the job done! And they didn't even have to be on the pitch to seal their first WSL title in a decade.Chloe and Rachel look back on Manchester City's remarkable campaign and how they got the job done where so many other challengers have failed. But while they're triumphing on the pitch, we have some advice off of it: SIGN BUNNY SHAW UNTIL SHE'S 90!!Plus, we look at both FA Cup semi-finals, including Brighton's sensational comeback, and it's a very fond farewell for an Arsenal legend.Follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.**Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!**Upfront is your definitive women's football podcast, covering the WSL, the Lionesses, and beyond. Subscribe for new podcasts every Tuesday throughout the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Champions League title defence is over. It was one step too VAR for Arsenal. Sorry, blame Rach for that one.Chloe and Rachel react to Lyon's masterclass and moving perhaps one step closer to seeing Michele Kang without sunglasses. Meanwhile, Manchester City kept the title in their hands with last-gasp drama – was this the weekend that we saw the mentality of true champions?And we finally know the two teams coming up into the WSL! But if someone could let us know what happens to all of Charlton's 'champions' t-shirts that would be great...Follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.*Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!*Upfront is your definitive women's football podcast, covering the WSL, the Lionesses, and beyond. Subscribe for new podcasts every Tuesday throughout the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all happening at the moment. Chloe and Rachel strap in for a bumper pod, starting with Arsenal's massive first-leg win over Lyon – in part thanks to some chaotic defending and in part thanks to Olivia Smith's tenacity (even after a million fouls).Elsewhere, Brighton spoil Man City's title charge which somehow means the title race could go down to the final day. In the meantime, it looks like Man City are trying to poach two Arsenal stars, so we give our thoughts on Beth Mead and Katie McCabe's futures. Plus, we look at why Chelsea's massive offer for Bunny Shaw is by no means a done deal.Finally, we turn our attention to an unhinged weekend in the WSL2, where Charlton and Birmingham slipped up in style to let Crystal Palace back in. Palace's Josie Green hops onto the pod to tell us about the atmosphere in the camp ahead of a dramatic final weekend...Follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.*Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!*Upfront is your definitive women's football podcast, covering the WSL, the Lionesses, and beyond. Subscribe for new podcasts every Tuesday throughout the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the Women's Champions League semi-finals, Guillem Balague sits down with Spain and Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey, who is personally aiming going for a fourth consecutive UWCL win, and a fifth overall. Mariona gives us an insight into her childhood on the island of Mallorca, moving to Barcelona aged 18 and how she's adapted since moving to Arsenal back in 2024.Plus, the pair look ahead to facing European giants Lyon in the semi-finals this season, just how much the Champions League means to her and of course discuss the growing rivalry in the women's game that is Spain vs the Lionesses!Commentary of both legs of Arsenal's semi-final against Lyon will be on 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds.TIMECODES: 00:46 - Mariona sits down with Guillem. 01:17 - Mariona tells us about her childhood in Felanitx, on the island of Mallorca. 06:40 - On joining Barcelona at 18 years old. 08:50 - On moving to Arsenal back in the summer of 2024 and how she's adapted. 12:24 - On the recognition she achieved during her first season in England. 15:45 - On her club captain Kim Little and playing at the Emirates. 21:20 - Looking back on last year's Champions League win. 22:40 - Looking ahead to this year's Champions League semi-final against Lyon. 28:50 - On the developing rivalry between Spain and the Lionesses.

This week on the pod, Suzi's had a lot of surprising things happen since we last recorded, Maisie scored a goal, we discuss all the action from the Lionesses 500th game celebrations and so much more! You can email us on bigkickpod@gmail.com You can find us on Instagram and TikTok You can watch full episodes over on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THEBIGKICKENERGYPODCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the pod, Suzi's had a lot of surprising things happen since we last recorded, Maisie scored a goal, we discuss all the action from the Lionesses 500th game celebrations and so much more!You can email us on bigkickpod@gmail.comYou can find us on Instagram and TikTokYou can watch full episodes over on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THEBIGKICKENERGYPODCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It may have been a “claggy” pitch in Iceland, and it may not have been a classic England performance, but a win is a win! And in the Lionesses' 500th game, no less. Make no mistake, though, the Dóttirs are a force to be reckoned with.Chloe and Rachel also speak to journalist and German football expert Kit Holden about Union Berlin's groundbreaking appointment of Marie-Louise Eta as the head coach of their men's side.Finally, it's nearly Champions League semi-final time. Four massive teams, three former winners. This should be good.Follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.**Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!**Upfront is your definitive women's football podcast, covering the WSL, the Lionesses, and beyond. Subscribe for new podcasts every Tuesday throughout the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Lionesses maintain their perfect record in World Cup qualifying thanks to hard-fought wins over Spain and Iceland, Lianne Sanderson breaks down whether England can hang on to avoid the dreaded playoffs! She is also joined by Uma Gurav to reflect on what it means for England Women to have reached 500 games. Plus, award-winning broadcaster Vaishali Bhardwaj joins the show to reflect on what it was like being the first ever South Asian female writer in the Premier League! And former Mexico international Janelly Farias opens up about her new book Surviving Women's Soccer and talks about how she uses her platform and personal experiences to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Women's Super League season's break out star, Jess Park, catches up with her former teammate, Sam, about how this Manchester United season has changed everything for her. Plus, what it was like growing up in the WSL at Manchester City and why her patience is paying off with the Lionesses.SUBSCRIBE TO THE WOMEN'S GAME NEWSLETTER: https://mibcourage.co/42X5HpBMegan Feringa's Article here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7165272/2026/04/07/manchester-united-women-finances-skinner/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sazzy Wiegs' England continue to make Wembley their fortress, battling their way to a 1-0 win over their old foe Spain. Lauren Hemp scored in the blink of an eye (Chloe's calling it a “semi bicycle kick half-turn volley”) and Hannah Hampton was heroic at the death.Elsewhere, Katie McCabe can't stop scoring for Ireland! After narrow defeats to France and the Netherlands, they managed to hold on to defeat Poland in Gdansk. What a screamer from the captain, by the way.Follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.**Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back Passes: A Women's World Cup Ads Retrospective (1995–2023)We took a deep dive into Women's World Cup advertising — from Nike's gut-punch 1995 "If You Let Me Play" spot to the star-powered 2023 campaigns. We're reacting in real time to Mia Hamm vs. Michael Jordan, Rainn Wilson's questionable 2007 choices, the Lionesses' BBC hype video, a very cheeky German ad, and the Nike what the football campaign that started it all. Buckle up.FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL@casualfcpod INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | THREADS@casualfc.com BLUESKY SUPPORT THE PODLeave a review where ever you listen!Buy fun merch at shop.casualfc.comBuy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/casualfcpodFind other great WoSo pods at **https://casualfc.com/support-woso-pod**#AngelCityFC #NWSL #FootyTherapy00:00 – Intro07:00 – Nike "If You Let Me Play" (1995) — Still hits different13:13 – Mia Hamm vs. Michael Jordan — The Gatorade ad20:10 – 2003 WWC Adidas ad & the SARS relocation20:10 – Rainn Wilson hosts: 2007 "Greatest Team You've Never Heard Of"25:22 – 2015 WWC: TV records broken, but where are the ads?30:22 – 2019: BBC Lionesses hype video feat. Ms. Banks39:26 – German DFB ad — "We don't need balls, we've got ponytails"43:59 – 2019 Nike World Cup ad (the little girl one)48:13 – Fox Sports "USA vs. The World" (2023)53:14 – Nike "What the Football" campaign — the one that started it all1:00:10 – Outro & where to find us ★ Support this podcast ★

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack, Sophie Downey and Ayisha Gulati to discuss Lionesses' Wembley win, as well as results for the home nations and Republic of Ireland

Did Arne Slot let Liverpool down as the Premier League champions were knocked out by PSG at Anfield? Or did the Reds show positive signs for the future with a much more energetic and competitive performance than in last week's first leg in Paris?Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock, ex-Premier League winger Andros Townsend and French football journalist Julien Laurens join Ian Dennis and Kelly Cates to dissect a thrilling night of Champions League action.As well as Liverpool's 2-0 defeat to PSG (4-0 on aggregate), Atletico Madrid progressed with a memorable victory over Barcelona, 3-2 on aggregate.Atleti will now play the winner of Arsenal v Sporting, with the panel previewing Wednesday night's game alongside commentator John Murray.And we hear reaction from England Lionesses' 1-0 victory over Spain.Timecodes: 02:20 Where has this Liverpool energy been all season? 03:20 Was this about PSG's individual quality? 04:14 Julien Laurens calls Arne Slot's line-up a “complete nonsense” — should Alexander Isak have started? 07:45 Are Liverpool carrying players in their team? How much has their recruitment been proven wrong? 15:00 Hugo Ekitike's injury 16:00 How are Liverpool looking going into the Merseyside derby? 17:30 Should Isak be getting a run of games now? 18:45 Reaction from Liverpool manager Arne Slot 20:15 A thrilling win for Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona 21:20 How worried would Arsenal be to play Atleti? 23:00 How much of a difference did red cards make for Barcelona? 24:45 Mikel Arteta previews Arsenal v Sporting and asks for ‘fire, not fear' 26:10 Preview of Arsenal v Sporting with commentator John Murray 30:40 Keira Walsh reacts to her 100th England cap as the Lionesses beat Spain 31:40 Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman reacts

This week on Big Kick there hasn't been much football for us to actually talk about, so along with previewing the upcoming Lionesses games, we answer some listener questions, Maisie updates us on her living situation, Suzi tells us about a childhood job and so much more!You can email us on bigkickpod@gmail.comYou can find us on Instagram and TikTokYou can watch full episodes over on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THEBIGKICKENERGYPODCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Big Kick there hasn't been much football for us to actually talk about, so along with previewing the upcoming Lionesses games, we answer some listener questions, Maisie updates us on her living situation, Suzi tells us about a childhood job and so much more! You can email us on bigkickpod@gmail.com You can find us on Instagram and TikTok You can watch full episodes over on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THEBIGKICKENERGYPODCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can the Lionesses take a massive step toward World Cup qualification - or are they in danger of facing a playoff route? Lianne Sanderson and Uma Gurav preview England vs Spain at Wembley and discuss how long Sarina Wiegman is likely to stay in charge of the Lionesses. Plus, ex Villa midfielder Kenza Dali joins the show to discuss the shock of being cut from the France team just before the Euros and Crystal Palace's Molly Mae Sharpe tells us why they're ready for promotion to the WSL! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 407: The Lionesses return to World Cup qualifying action, facing Spain at Wembley and Iceland away in their 500th game, I take a look at the squad and take a moment to remember Linda Hale, one of England Women's 1972 originals. Running time 47:20 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

This week on the pod, Maisie is very pleased with her April Fools prank, we discuss all the latest WSL action and women's football news and we have a bit of a cry thanks to a series of lovely messages from our listeners. Small heads-up that some of our listener messages this week are very emotional and made us sob quite a bit so fair warning if you are listening in a public place! The Kim Little piece mentioned in today's ep: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/kim-little-arsenal-wfc-soccer The Cutback's article on new Lionesses call up Erica Parkinson: https://open.substack.com/pub/thecutback/p/erica-meg-parkinson-england-lionesses?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web You can email us on bigkickpod@gmail.com You can find us on Instagram and TikTok You can watch full episodes over on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THEBIGKICKENERGYPODCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the pod, Maisie is very pleased with her April Fools prank, we discuss all the latest WSL action and women's football news and we have a bit of a cry thanks to a series of lovely messages from our listeners.Small heads-up that some of our listener messages this week are very emotional and made us sob quite a bit so fair warning if you are listening in a public place!The Kim Little piece mentioned in today's ep: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/kim-little-arsenal-wfc-soccerThe Cutback's article on new Lionesses call up Erica Parkinson: https://open.substack.com/pub/thecutback/p/erica-meg-parkinson-england-lionesses?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=webYou can email us on bigkickpod@gmail.comYou can find us on Instagram and TikTokYou can watch full episodes over on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THEBIGKICKENERGYPODCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal take the advantage in their Champions League tie against Chelsea - but there were some huge refereeing controversies. Lianne reacts to Sonia Bompastor's suggestion that perhaps referees should be brought in from the men's game and discusses what we should be doing to improve the standards of officiating across the board. Plus, ex-Arsenal star Rachel Yankey joins the show to chat about what it was like becoming England's first female professional footballer and to talk about Alessia Russo's fantastic season. Deborah Dilworth, the head of women's football at the football supporters association tells us all about Free Lionesses - an organisation that helps Lionesses travelling fans! And Luke Swindlehurst breaks down the Asia Cup results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered just how Lucy Bronze managed to win the Euros with a broken leg? Well, she reveals all as she joins Lianne Sanderson for an exclusive chat! She'll chat about reaching 145 England caps, challenging for the Champions league - and why it was so important to her that she played last summer for the Lionesses despite her injury. Plus, after Chelsea's League Cup win, Uma Gurav joins to break down the final - as well as the race for Europe in the WSL! NWSL expert Grant Engle reflects on the opening weekend of the league in the USA and as the organisation GOALS launches their GOALS Girls Hour, we hear from ambassador Priscilla Anyabu and grassroots football champions Tyra Mills! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As domestic football finally returns to our screens this weekend, Chloe and Rachel are not ready to leave international pastures just yet. They discuss the Lionesses' professional win against Iceland and how Lucy Bronze proved her value for this England team (like she ever needed to).Goal's lead women's football writer Ameé Ruszkai joins us to give the lowdown on all things Asian Cup, after the group stages finished today. And will Man United finally put some Chelsea ghosts to rest and win their first League Cup? Well, there's a footlong sub on the line either way...Follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.**Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Iranian women’s team has been in Australia playing in the AFC Asian Cup and displaying extraordinary bravery in the face of significant pressure from their home country’s regime. Why have they been criticised and what might happen next? Plus, the Kyle and Jackie O “divorce” has entered its ‘it’s complicated’ era, and Jackie is finally setting the record straight on those quitting stories. There are reports her next gig might have something to do with Meghan Markle, with the Duchess heading to Sydney for some high-profile speaking gigs which are definitely not a royal tour. But hold on, last time Meghan was here, didn’t she hate it? In other business, Daryl Hannah is calling out the "crazy ex-girlfriend" trope in the new JFK Jr. series, Love Story, and it’s making us rethink our weekend binge-watch. And David and Victoria Beckham are posting "earnest" birthday tributes to Brooklyn, completely ignoring his legal threats to leave him blocked. Is this a sweet parental olive branch, or does someone need to confiscate Vicky’s phone? And Timothée Chalamet might have just lost himself an Oscar and it’s Harry Styles week all over the world. It’s unlikely those things are related but you never do know. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: How To Talk To Absolutely Anyone Listen: Mia Enters The 'Working Mums' Chat Listen: Inside The Fight That Ended Kyle & Jackie O Listen: Love Story Part 2: Jackie O, The Kennedys & That Fight Scene Listen: Uninvited Princesses & The Dating Story We're Yearning For Listen: The Next Top Model Reckoning & Jessie's Very Honest Handover Listen: Oh Sh*t. We Let Creeps Decide Our Beauty Standards Listen: "I'm A Working Mum & I Just Want To Quit" Listen: Prince William Has Entered The Chat Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Australia's #1 podcast, Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: From Kate Moss to the park fight: 6 wild things in Love Story that actually happened. Timothée Chalamet, Taylor Swift, and the age of the ego. 'I did not quit.' Jackie O just shared an update on leaving KIIS radio show with Kyle Sandilands. The latest Beckham update is just deeply sad. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dharmesh Sheth is joined by Carl Anka, Jacqui Oatley and Dominic King to reflect on the weekend's sporting action.We begin with Saturday's Six Nations clash between England and Italy. England suffered an historic defeat in Rome, losing to Italy for the first time after 32 previous attempts by the Azzurri. Does this shock result mark the beginning of the end for Steve Borthwick?We then turn to the start of the new Formula 1 season. Our reporter Craig Slater joins us from Melbourne to discuss just how entertaining the opening Grand Prix was, with George Russell taking the win. Then it's on to the weekend's FA Cup action, with Max Dowman lighting up the One Call Stadium with an exciting performance, becoming the FA Cup's youngest-ever player as Arsenal advanced to the next round with a 2–1 win over Mansfield. With Arsenal still in all four competitions, we ask just how realistic a quadruple might be. Carl says he'll eat his hat — and his shoe — if Arsenal pull it off.Staying with the FA Cup, City came from behind to beat Newcastle 3–1 at St James' Park and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals and Dominic thinks Pep will end Arsenal this season with more trophies than Arteta. And it was Hollywood drama at the Racecourse Ground, where Chelsea beat ten-man Wrexham 4–2 after extra time.Next, it's another win for England's Lionesses, who beat Iceland 2–0 in a dominant display, peppering the goal with numerous chances. But with Spain in their World Cup qualifier group and only one automatic spot up for grabs, do the Lionesses need to be more ruthless in front of goal?We close out with a hot debate on Arsenal this season. With strong set pieces, own goals going their way, scrappy corner battles and rock-solid defending—but a noticeable lack of attacking flair—are Mikel Arteta's side boring to watch?Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplementYou can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sunday Supplement".For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

We're on the road to the 2027 Brazil World Cup! And after 45 minutes of knocking the ball about, England hit the road in style.Chloe and Rachel look back on the Lionesses' 6-1 win over Ukraine, which featured some interesting personnel and some vintage Georgia Stanway. Plus, a stark reminder of why World Cup qualification is so hard this year, WAFCON gets officially postponed less than two weeks before it was supposed to start (we know, right), and a heartbreaking defeat for Ireland against France. Rach was there and tells us more!Follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.**Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join historian Greg Jenner for a funny and fascinating journey through the History of Football. A laugh-out-loud episode of Dead Funny History, the family podcast that brings the past back to life.From medieval madness to the modern game Football might be the world's favourite sport today, but its early days were anything but beautiful. Greg takes us back to medieval Britain, when football was a chaotic town-wide scramble played on Pancake Day, complete with hundreds of players, broken windows and absolutely no referee in sight.Kings, chaos … and the rules of the game We meet monks who first wrote about the sport and kings who tried (and failed) to ban it. Then, in the 1800s, posh public-school students invented their own versions, and their many arguments eventually gave us both football and rugby.Enter the gloriously named Ebenezer Cobb Morley, the man who helped create the Football Association and the rulebook that changed the game forever.The women who made football their own Greg also features the brilliant women who played, led and loved football long before it was accepted. There's Nettie Honeyball, who founded the British Ladies' Football Club, and Lily Parr, the teenage superstar striker of the Dick, Kerr Ladies, famous for her unstoppable shot and trailblazing spirit.Even when the FA banned women's matches in 1921, these pioneers kept playing, paving the way for today's Lionesses.History meets hilarity With jokes, sketches and sound effects galore, from “Vatican VAR” to medieval mob matches, Greg Jenner and the Dead Funny History team bring the story of football roaring to life. It's packed with fun facts, silly moments and quick-fire quizzes that make learning irresistible for children, families and football fans alike.The perfect family listen If you've ever wondered how football began, why kings banned it, or how women's teams made sporting history, this episode delivers a clever mix of comedy and education. Funny, factual and full of heart, Dead Funny History: The History of Football is history with extra time and plenty of laughs.Host: Greg Jenner Writers: Jack Bernhardt, Gabby Hutchinson Crouch and Dr Emma Nagouse Performers: Mali Ann Rees and John Luke-Roberts Producer: Dr Emma Nagouse Associate Producer: Gabby Hutchinson Crouch Audio Producer: Emma Weatherill Script Consultant: Professor Jean Williams Production Coordinator: Liz Tuohy Production Manager: Jo Kyle Studio Managers: Keith Graham and Andrew Garratt Sound Designer: Peregrine AndrewsA BBC Studios Production