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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 WITH: Georgia StanwayPRODUCER: Sophie Penney EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Iain Macintosh and Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 charity, Muslimah Sports Association.And Meg Linehan tells us about her new relaunched show, Full Time with Meg Linehan.  HOST: Sophie Penney WITH: Charlotte Harpur, Laia Cervello Herrero PRODUCER: Sophie Penney EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Iain MacintoshGet in touch: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 WITH: Charlotte Harpur, Michael Cox, Katie Whyatt & Laia Cervello Herrero PRODUCER: Sophie Penney EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Iain MacintoshGet in touch: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Vivanne Miedema go.HOST: Sophie Penney WITH: Charlotte Harpur, Carl Anka, David Ornstein and Art de Roche PRODUCER: Sophie Penney EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Iain MacintoshGet in touch: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, Laia Cervello Herrero tells us how they’ve built one of the best teams in Europe despite no domestic competition and how far off second place Real Madrid are from the Catalans.  HOST: Sophie Penney WITH: Katie Whyatt, Jessy Parker Humphreys, Laia Cervello Herrero PRODUCER: Sophie Penney EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Iain MacintoshGet in touch: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 WITH: Charlotte Harpur, Michael Cox, Katie Whyatt and Marc Andres PRODUCER: Sophie Penney EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 PRODUCER: Sophie Penney EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. HOST: Sophie Penney WITH: Katie Whyatt, Carl Anka, Charlotte Harpur, Anne Grimes and Helen Tither PRODUCER: Sophie Penney EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 CoxPRODUCER: Sophie Penney EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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’s game.Host: Sophie PenneyGuests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Art de Roche Producer: Sophie PenneyExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Host: Sophie PenneyGuests: Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw, Charlotte Harpur and Raphael HonigsteinProducer: Sophie PenneyExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Host: Abi PatersonGuests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Charlotte Harpur, and Art de RocheProducers: Jay Beale and Abi Paterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Producer: Sophie PenneyExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 PenneyExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 PenneyExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Producer: Sophie PenneyExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Producer: Sophie PenneyExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 PenneyExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Producer: Sophie PenneyExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"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 PenneyExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Produced by Abi Paterson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Produced by Abi Paterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Producer: Sophie PenneyExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Producer: Sophie PenneyExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Producer: Sophie PenneyExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Producer: Sophie PenneyExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Producer: Sophie PenneyExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Email us [email protected] by Sophie Penney Executive Producer: Abi Paterson  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Produced by Sophie Penney Executive Producer: Abi Paterson  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Produced by Sophie Penney Executive Producer: Abi Paterson  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Produced by Sophie Penney Executive Producer: Abi Paterson  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, and what dentistry has to do with all of this.Produced by Sophie Penney Executive Producer: Abi Paterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Crystal Palace co-owner and chairman.Produced by Sophie Penney Executive Producer: Abi Paterson  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 after losing for the third time in a row.Produced by Sophie PenneyExecutive Producer: Abi Paterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Produced by Sophie Penney.Executive Producer: Abi Paterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the drama keeps unfolding after their World Cup win. Produced by Sophie Penney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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.Producer: Steve HankeyExec Producer: Abi PatersonHonorary Producer: Chloe the koala Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Producer: Steve HankeyExec Producer: Abi PatersonHonorary Producer: Chloe the koala Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Producer: Steve HankeyExec Producer: Abi PatersonHonorary Producer: Chloe the koala Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the final at Stadium Australia in Sydney / Gadigal on Saturday 20th August.But who will join them? Co-hosts Australia? Or will it be England? Producer: Steve HankeyExec Producer: Abi PatersonHonorary Producer: Chloe the koala Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 France in one of the most dramatic penalty shootouts you’re ever likely to see.Tamerra Griffin was at the Brisbane stadium in Brisbane / Meeanjin and brought us the sense of drama at the final whistle.Abi, Michael and Harriet there reflect on this incredible victory for the co-hosts.Producer: Steve HankeyExec Producer: Abi PatersonHonorary Producer: Chloe the koala Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Plus we look ahead to the final quarter finals on Saturday: Australia vs France and England against Colombia.Producer: Steve HankeyExec Producer: Abi PatersonHonorary Producer: Chloe the koala Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Plus we look ahead to the Quarterfinals, which begin on Friday.Producer: Steve HankeyExec Producer: Abi PatersonHonorary Producer: Chloe the koala Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Producer: Steve HankeyExec Producer: Abi PatersonHonorary Producer: Chloe/ Kayla the koala Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 reach the quarter finals.We also look ahead to tomorrow’s last 16 ties: The Netherlands vs South Africa and Sweden vs the USA.Producer: Steve HankeyExecutive Producer: Abi Paterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 after the final whistle  We also reflected on the group stages as they came to an end and did a little lookahead to the Last 16.Producer: Steve HankeyExecutive Producer: Abi Paterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 against Nigeria.The Athletic’s Jacob Whitehead is with the Lionesses throughout their tournament and brought us the latest from there.And in Group G another shock as African champions South Africa knocked out Italy to also make the last 16 for the first time ever. They progressed alongside Sweden to the knockouts. Producer: Steve HankeyExecutive Producer: Abi Paterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.