Informal chat shining a light on individuals with insightful stories from the women's game.
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Women's Soccer Zone, the brand new audio magazine dedicated to women's football. The opening show features interviews with US Women's National Team Head Coach, Jill Ellis, as well as NWSL MVP, Kim Little of the Seattle Reign. As well as the interviews, we'll have roundups from some of Europe's biggest leagues, from those based in those countries. Welcome, to Women's Soccer Zone!
Hamish returns to 'rock the mic' as he and Kieran look at the recent World Cup qualifiers in Europe, as well as discussing the current goings on in some of the current summer leagues. The pair also discuss the 18 months of the show, and finish with a short quiz to see how much they remember about recording the pod since March last year.
I sat down over a coffee with Arsenal Ladies and England defender Casey Stoney to talk life on and off the pitch. A busy few months are in store for the former England skipper, with twins on the way and a battle to ensure she is on the plane to Canada next year. Hear her thoughts on this, and much more.
Seattle Reign and Wales midfielder Jess Fishlock joins Kieran as they discuss the NWSL, FAWSL, UEFA Women's Champions League and World Cup Qualifiers. As well as all this, there are interviews with Arsenal Ladies prodigy, Leah Williamson, and Linkoping and Denmark star, Pernille Harder.
Kieran is joined by a very pregnant Helen Ward to discuss the FA WSL, as well as assessing England's performance at the Under-20 Women's World Cup and the upcoming Wales v England World Cup Qualifier. There are also interviews with Sunderland Ladies Manager, Mick Mulhern, as well as French media outlet Foot d'elles, as we look ahead to the new season in France - can anyone catch Lyon? All this, and much more.
Preview of the upcoming NWSL play-off matches with some American media who have followed the league throughout the season.
A little bit different this edition as the focus is very much on football in the US and Sweden, with a sprinkling of the Under-20 Women's World Cup in Canada. This, plus interviews with the brains behind Beast Mode Soccer, Dave Copeland-Smith, as well as a long awaited chat with Canada international, Desiree Scott.
Washington Spirit's Yael Averbuch joins Kieran as they discuss the 1999 World Cup winning US Women's National team, 15 years on from their remarkable achievement. As well as Yael talking about playing soccer growing up and the influence that team had on her as a youngster, Kieran also speaks to PK hero Brandi 'Hollywood' Chastain, and the man who coached the team to victory, Tony DiCicco.
Notts County Ladies and England striker Ellen White joins Kieran as guest presenter as the show returns after a short break to discuss the latest goings on in the world of women’s football. As well as chat about the FAWSL, Europe and the NWSL, the show also sees interviews with Ellen’s Notts team mate Katie Hoyle, Everton Ladies pair Nikita Parris and Michelle Hinnigan, and new West Ham Ladies manager (and former Premier League defender), Julian Dicks. All this and more, as well as Ellen answeri...
Alicia Ferguson is back to join Kieran in the presenting chair as the pair discuss the pulsating match that was the UEFA Women’s Champions League final. If that wasn’t enough, Wolfsburg and Sweden defender Nilla Fischer guests on the show to talk about the final and other topics, while Kieran and ‘Eesh’ chat about the latest goings on in some of the leagues in Europe and the US, and throw an interesting name into the ring to replace Shelley Kerr at Arsenal Ladies. Speaking of the US, we talk to ...
The latest show sees interviews come from the Pacific North West as Kieran speaks to Megan Rapinoe and Sydney Leroux - with ‘Pinoe’ even having a small stint on the mic. With the Brit contingent growing at the club, Laura Harvey, Kim Little and Jess Fishlock join the show in the first three person feature since the Women’s Football Podcast launched – bringing serious, and not so serious, conversation to proceedings. All this, plus Sarah Gehrke of the Soccer Desk joins Kieran for some NWSL chat, ...
Chelsea Ladies defender Gilly Flaherty joins Kieran to discuss a number of topics, including the start of the FA WSL and the recent PFA Awards that took place in London. The pair also discuss the recent spate of ACL injuries, while also reviewing the recent UWCL semi-finals. Kieran is also joined by US journalist Sarah Gehrke to evaluate some of the main talking points from the opening weeks of the NWSL.
Reading Women and Wales’ all time leading scorer Helen Ward joins Kieran in the presenting chair as the pair review some of the recent World Cup Qualifiers and look ahead to the semi-finals of the Champions League. They also discuss the departure of US Head Coach Tom Sermani, while Kieran speaks to new Bristol Academy Manager Dave Edmondson about the upcoming FA WSL - Kieran and Helen also look ahead to the second tier of the competition. If that wasn’t enough, we review the opening weekend of t...
The first anniversary edition of The Women’s Football Podcast is also Hamish’s last, so we had to make it pretty special. Who better to draft in then as a guest presenter than Arsenal Ladies & England legend Kelly Smith! Kelly and the lads discuss all things UEFA Women’s Champions League (recorded before her second leg defeat), FAWSL, NWSL and her future plans. If that wasn’t enough, the show also has interviews with PSG & Sweden star Kosovare Asllani, undoubtedly one of Europe’s brighte...
This edition of the Women’s Football Podcast features interviews with Santa Clara University Head Coach Jerry Smith, who has produced a number of USWNT players in his 27 years at the college, and the recently retired Leslie Osborne, who hung up her boots after a wonderful career in the game last week. The show also discusses the troubles at Tyreso, as well as a look back at the recent Cyprus and Algarve Cups. All this, and the usual round up from Europe and other news making the headlines....
Kieran is back behind the mic with Hamish after his break as the lads continue the discussion of overseas talent vs developing homegrown players. This time round, they are joined by Chelsea Ladies Manager, Emma Hayes. The pair also discuss the latest goings on in Germany and France, while Kieran speaks to 16-year-old Australian sensation, Beattie Goad, fresh from her W-League triumph with Melbourne Victory, and former Seattle Reign striker, Kristina Larsen, who is currently focused on a new vent...
Everton Ladies boss Andy Spence returns to the guest presenter hot seat and has his say the debate over foreign talent vs youth development in the WSL. We have the usual news from the FAWSL and the NWSL, and finally we have a Canadian on the show - only national team keeper Karina LeBlanc! Enjoy!
On the latest show we have part two of Hamish’s chat with Washington Spirit GM and Head Coach, Mark Parsons, while Kieran attends the launch of Manchester City Women FC and speaks to Captain Steph Houghton and her deputy, Nicki Harding. We’re also joined by friend of the show Jess Fishlock, who talks in depth about her current stint in the W-League in Australia, Seattle Reign, and the imminent departure of Wales boss, Jarmo Matikainen. All this, plus a review of the latest transfers in the FA WS...
Washington Spirit General Manager & Head Coach Mark Parsons talks to Hamish about the 2014 College draft, while Sydney FC's Jodie Taylor returns to speak about her impressive form in Australia. Finally, Kieran speaks to Arsenal Ladies manager Shelley Kerr about the changes at the club, while there's reaction from Lyon's shock defeat to PSG. This one's for Sam.
Megan Rapinoe talks exclusively to the Women's Football Podcast about her reasons for leaving Lyon, while also discussing the exciting future with Seattle Reign.
Our opening podcast of 2014 has the second half of Alicia Ferguson's chat with Lisa DeVanna, an interview with Houston Dash President Chris Canetti and Chelsea Ladies' new defender Gilly Flaherty. Happy New Year!
An early Christmas present as Carly Telford talks about her move to Notts County, Ada Hegerberg returns to discuss Turbine Potsdam and Norway, and we sent Alicia Ferguson to speak to Lisa DeVanna. Enjoy!
Interviews with super mum Katie Sherwood and Israel international Diana Redman feature on the latest episode, with both having very interesting lives on and off the pitch. Hamish and Kieran are also joined by their pal Mike to discuss a number of topics on the show, including Mark Sampson's appointment as England Head Coach, The Ballon d'Or shortlist, and more transfers and trades in the UK & US.
The boys discuss the draw for the UEFA Women's Champions League while Hamish brings you interviews from some of the winners at the annual English FA Women's Football Awards. Not to be outdone, Kieran brings you another exclusive - an interview with Seattle Reign's newest recruit, Kim Little - while there is a nice feel good story to finish the show featuring the US Women's National Team.
In an exclusive interview, Seattle Reign coach Laura Harvey discusses her two new signings, Sydney Leroux and Kim Little, and the disappointment of losing Washington Spirit bound, Christine Nairn.
The Women's Game's Danielle Warby helps us preview the new W-League season out in Australia, while England midfielder Anita Asante tells us about her move to Malmo.
Hamish returns fully clothed after his holiday in his Speedos as the boys discuss the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers and recent Champions League fixtures. There are also interviews with new Reading Manager and Arsenal legend, Jayne Ludlow, and an interesting insight into football in Japan through INAC Kobe's American striker, Beverly Goebel.
The Women's Football Podcast was invited to attend a media launch ahead of the England v Wales World Cup Qualifier on Saturday and was able to speak to some of the players who could be involved. Hear the views of England's Steph Houghton and Jordan Nobbs, as well as those of Wales' Kylie Davies and Helen Ward in this special feature podcast.
The latest edition of the podcast sees BT Sport women's football anchor Helen Skelton guest present alongside former Aussie international Alicia Ferguson and boring old Kieran. The trio look back at the 2013 FA WSL season, while Kieran has a chat with Lincoln Ladies' loyal servant Megan Harris, and Liverpool Ladies' title winning captain, Gemma Bonner
Episode seven of the Women's Football Podcast sees Lianne Sanderson and Joanna Lohman return for part two of their chat with Kieran, while Hamish speaks to Glasgow City Head Coach, Ed Black, about his side's Champions League chances. The guys also discuss Brent Hills' first game in charge of England, the mouth watering FAWSL title decider between Bristol Academy and Liverpool Ladies, and plenty more making the headlines in the world of women's football. Don't miss out!
