On Episode 226 of Women's World Football Show, we feature an exclusive interview with Matt Peek, co-founder of Parkside Trading Cards, as he shares the inspiring story behind the NWSL trading cards. Discover how these cards are empowering players and captivating fans young and old. (15') Tune in to learn: - The journey of Parkside Trading Cards and their mission to highlight the talent in the NWSL. - How NWSL trading cards are revolutionizing the way fans engage with the league and its players. - Insight into the process of creating these cards and the impact they're having on the women's football community. - Matt Peek's vision for the future of NWSL trading cards and their potential to elevate the profile of women's football globally. Don't miss out on this uplifting episode that celebrates the strength, skill, and spirit of women's football. Listen now to be inspired and join the movement empowering players and inspiring fans worldwide! Episode Links: Visit Parkside Trading Cards – https://www.parksidecards.com/collections/soccer Follow Parkside Trading Cards on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/parksidecards/ More WWFShow Links:  Follow Women’s World Football Show onhttps://www.facebook.com/WomensWorldFootballShow/,https://www.instagram.com/wwfshow/, and our blog athttps://wwfshowblog.com/. Listen to Women’s World Football Show onhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wwfshows-podcast/id726185549,https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-womens-world-footbal-27736559/,https://open.spotify.com/show/1maMUwNUZLUgJgklDgLEoi,https://www.spreaker.com/user/wwfshow,https://tunein.com/podcasts/Soccer/Womens-World-Football-Show-p560429/,https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I7wgjaxsuu3chulisuzfbjynzx4,https://castbox.fm/channel/id2131918,https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/womens-world-football-show,https://soundcloud.com/wwfshow, and direct from our website athttps://wwfshow.com. Original Broadcast Date: March 23, 2024  Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, and produced by Patty La Bella. Additional assistance for this episode by Matt Peek  Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella  Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

- Exclusive soundbites from the top NWSL college draft, providing a sneak peek into the future stars of women's soccer. - Extended interview with Washington Spirit draft pick Croix Bethune - In-depth interview with Ju'Riese Colon, CEO of the US Center for SafeSport, shedding light on the importance of safety and inclusivity in the world of sports. - A conversation with Michelle Huitinik, co-host of the Simply Soccer podcast, offering unique insights into the diverse aspects of the beautiful game. - Recorded live at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, providing a front-row seat to the latest developments and discussions in the world of women's football. Episode Links Listen to Simply Soccer on Apple Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simply-soccer/id1463908359 Follwo Simply Soccer on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/simplysoccer__pod/ Visit U.S. Center for SafeSport – https://uscenterforsafesport.org/ Complete list of 2024 NWSL College Draft – https://www.nwslsoccer.com/nwsldraft Visit United Soccer Coaches Convention at https://unitedsoccercoachesconvention.org/ More WWFShow Links: Follow Women’s World Football Show onhttps://www.facebook.com/WomensWorldFootballShow/,https://www.instagram.com/wwfshow/, and our blog athttps://wwfshowblog.com/. Listen to Women’s World Football Show onhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wwfshows-podcast/id726185549,https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-womens-world-footbal-27736559/,https://open.spotify.com/show/1maMUwNUZLUgJgklDgLEoi,https://www.spreaker.com/user/wwfshow,https://tunein.com/podcasts/Soccer/Womens-World-Football-Show-p560429/,https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I7wgjaxsuu3chulisuzfbjynzx4,https://castbox.fm/channel/id2131918,https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/womens-world-football-show,https://soundcloud.com/wwfshow, and direct from our website athttps://wwfshow.com. Original Broadcast Date: January 21, 2024 Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, and produced by Patty La Bella. Additional assistance for this episode by United Soccer Coaches, NWSL, and Sam Pittman at Washington Spirit. Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

On this episode, we welcome coaching legend Becky Burleigh, renowned for her unparalleled 31-year coaching career, including a remarkable 27-year tenure as head coach at the University of Florida women’s soccer team. Coach Burleigh shares her extensive insights into high-performance coaching, leadership strategies, and the game-changing moments that shaped her remarkable career. Don’t miss this engaging discussion packed with invaluable advice and anecdotes from one of the most influential figures in college soccer coaching. (8’) Episode Links: Learn more about What Drives Winning – https://whatdriveswinning.com/ Visit the What Drives Winning on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@WhatDrivesWinning Visit United Soccer Coaches Convention at https://unitedsoccercoachesconvention.org/ Join United Soccer Coaches - https://form.jotform.com/80245641719155 Learn more about United Soccer Coaches with guest Amanda Evans on WWFShow episode 223 – https://wwfshow.com/2023/12/25/episode-223-amanda-evans-gisele-thompson-angela-hucles-mangano/ More WWFShow Links: Follow Women’s World Football Show onhttps://www.facebook.com/WomensWorldFootballShow/,https://www.instagram.com/wwfshow/, and our blog athttps://wwfshowblog.com/. Listen to Women’s World Football Show onhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wwfshows-podcast/id726185549,https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-womens-world-footbal-27736559/,https://open.spotify.com/show/1maMUwNUZLUgJgklDgLEoi,https://www.spreaker.com/user/wwfshow,https://tunein.com/podcasts/Soccer/Womens-World-Football-Show-p560429/,https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I7wgjaxsuu3chulisuzfbjynzx4,https://castbox.fm/channel/id2131918,https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/womens-world-football-show,https://soundcloud.com/wwfshow, and direct from our website athttps://wwfshow.com. Original Broadcast Date: January 9, 2024 Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, and produced by Patty La Bella. Additional assistance for this episode by Becky Burleigh. Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

Coach Amanda Evans, chair of United Soccer Coaches and founder of MomsWhoCoach, shares invaluable insights on the upcoming United Soccer Coaches Convention in January 2024. Plus, hear from Angel City FC’s newest defender Gisele Thompson addressing the media after her signing. We also hear from Angel City GM Angela Hucles Mangano talk about the exciting young star, what the addition means to the team, and more. Don't miss these engaging conversations on leadership, coaching, and breaking barriers in the beautiful game! Time Stamps: Amanda Evans - 6’ Gisele Thompson - 44’ Angela Hucles Mangano - 48’ Episode Links: Visit United Soccer Coaches Convention at https://unitedsoccercoachesconvention.org/ Join United Soccer Coaches - https://form.jotform.com/80245641719155 More WWFShow Links: Follow Women’s World Football Show onhttps://www.facebook.com/WomensWorldFootballShow/,https://www.instagram.com/wwfshow/, and our blog athttps://wwfshowblog.com/. Listen to Women’s World Football Show onhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wwfshows-podcast/id726185549,https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-womens-world-footbal-27736559/,https://open.spotify.com/show/1maMUwNUZLUgJgklDgLEoi,https://www.spreaker.com/user/wwfshow,https://tunein.com/podcasts/Soccer/Womens-World-Football-Show-p560429/,https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I7wgjaxsuu3chulisuzfbjynzx4,https://castbox.fm/channel/id2131918,https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/womens-world-football-show,https://soundcloud.com/wwfshow, and direct from our website athttps://wwfshow.com. Original Broadcast Date: December 24, 2023 Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, and produced by Patty La Bella. Additional assistance for this episode by Amanda Evans and Lisa Goldberg (Angel City FC). Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

As we see an end to 2023, we also say goodbye to a few of our favorite players who have announced their retirements – Megan Rapinoe, Ali Krieger, Christine Sinclair, and Julie Ertz. In this episode, we hear from these iconic players as they look back on their careers and the legacies they leave. We also hear from Lauren Barnes as she shares her thoughts on longtime friend and teammate Megan Rapinoe – Get out the tissues!! Time Stamps: Megan Rapinoe - 6’ Lauren Barnes - 12’ Ali Krieger - 16' Christine Sinclair - 26’ Julie Ertz - 32' Soundbites courtesy of US Soccer, Canada Football Association, and the NWSL. Episode Links: Ali Krieger on Episode 38 of WWFShow – https://wwfshow.com/2015/02/16/kriegs/ Christine Sinclair on Episode 42 of WWFShow – https://wwfshow.com/2015/04/27/sincy/ More WWFShow Links: Follow Women’s World Football Show onhttps://www.facebook.com/WomensWorldFootballShow/,https://www.instagram.com/wwfshow/, and our blog athttps://wwfshowblog.com/. Listen to Women’s World Football Show onhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wwfshows-podcast/id726185549,https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-womens-world-footbal-27736559/,https://open.spotify.com/show/1maMUwNUZLUgJgklDgLEoi,https://www.spreaker.com/user/wwfshow,https://tunein.com/podcasts/Soccer/Womens-World-Football-Show-p560429/,https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I7wgjaxsuu3chulisuzfbjynzx4,https://castbox.fm/channel/id2131918,https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/womens-world-football-show,https://soundcloud.com/wwfshow, and directly from our website athttps://wwfshow.com. Original Broadcast Date: December 3, 2023 Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, and produced by Patty La Bella. Additional assistance for this episode by US Soccer, Canada Soccer Association, and National Women's Soccer League. Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

In the summer of 2021, the world watched in disbelief as the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. Among the countless lives forever altered by this tragic turn of events, a group of young women footballers from the U18 Afghanistan National Women’s Football Team found themselves facing a perilous crossroads. Faced with an unthinkable choice – surrender their dreams and their freedoms, or undertake a daring escape from their homeland of Kabul. On this episode we explore this unbelievable story and welcome a special guest who brought this extraordinary story to life in a powerful documentary. Director of “Ayenda” Marie Margolius is here to discuss her film and the lives of these remarkable young women footballers and their courageous escape. Episode Links: Listen to Episode 220 – https://wwfshow.com/2023/08/22/episode-220-womens-world-cup-special-sam-kerr-millie-bright-olga-carmona/ More WWFShow Links: Follow Women’s World Football Show onhttps://twitter.com/WWFShow,https://www.facebook.com/WomensWorldFootballShow/,https://www.instagram.com/wwfshow/, and our blog athttps://wwfshowblog.com/. Listen to Women’s World Football Show onhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wwfshows-podcast/id726185549,https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-womens-world-footbal-27736559/,https://open.spotify.com/show/1maMUwNUZLUgJgklDgLEoi,https://www.spreaker.com/user/wwfshow,https://tunein.com/podcasts/Soccer/Womens-World-Football-Show-p560429/,https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I7wgjaxsuu3chulisuzfbjynzx4,https://castbox.fm/channel/id2131918,https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/womens-world-football-show,https://soundcloud.com/wwfshow, and direct from our website athttps://wwfshow.com. Original Broadcast Date: August 24, 2023 Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, and produced by Patty La Bella. Additional assistance for this episode by Marie Margolius and Eric Osuna Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

In this special episode, we reflect on the pivotal 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup with soundbites with a little help from our friends including Olga Carmona, Sam Kerr, Caitlin Foord, Katrina Gorry, Alex Chidiac, Tony Gustavsson, Millie Bright, Mary Earps, Georgia Stanway, Beth England, and Sarina Wiegman. Time Stamps: Sam Kerr - 13’ Olga Carmona - 20’ Caitlin Foord - 22 Katrina Gorry - 23:30’ Alex Chidiac - 25’ Tony Gustavsson - 29’ Millie Bright - 39’ Mary Earps - 41’ Georgia Stanway - 43’B eth England - 45’ Sarina Wiegman - 48’ Episode Links FIFA Women’s World Cup official website – https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/australia-new-zealand2023 Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr on WWFShow – https://wwfshow.com/2017/08/08/transitions/ More WWFShow Links: Follow Women’s World Football Show onhttps://twitter.com/WWFShow,https://www.facebook.com/WomensWorldFootballShow/,https://www.instagram.com/wwfshow/, and our blog athttps://wwfshowblog.com/. Listen to Women’s World Football Show onhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wwfshows-podcast/id726185549,https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-womens-world-footbal-27736559/,https://open.spotify.com/show/1maMUwNUZLUgJgklDgLEoi,https://www.spreaker.com/user/wwfshow,https://tunein.com/podcasts/Soccer/Womens-World-Football-Show-p560429/,https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I7wgjaxsuu3chulisuzfbjynzx4,https://castbox.fm/channel/id2131918,https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/womens-world-football-show,https://soundcloud.com/wwfshow, and direct from our website athttps://wwfshow.com. Original Broadcast Date: August 21, 2023 Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, and produced by Patty La Bella.

On this episode, we welcome Jean Duffy, author of the new book "Soccer Grannies – South African Women Who Inspire the World"; and Rebecca "Beka" Ntsanwisi, the founder of the Soccer Grannies and humanitarian. Jean Duffy is a soccer-playing mom and nonfiction writer who has been published in the Boston Globe, the Concord Monitor, the Packingtown Review, the Somerville Journal, the Stamford Advocate, and WBUR Cognoscenti. Jean shares her story of how a group of soccer grannies in South Africa inspired her to tell their stories. Rebecca "Beka" Ntsanwisi is a humanitarian hero who found a way to use soccer as a vehicle for change. Listen in as Beka shares how soccer changed her life, improved her health, built communities, and inspired a new generation of women soccer players. Episode Links Learn more about The Soccer Grannies at https://www.soccergrannies.com/ Visit Jean Duffy’s website and learn more about her book at https://jeanduffy.com/grannies/ Support the Soccer Grannies on GoFundMe – https://www.gofundme.com/f/score-one-for-south-africas-soccer-grannies Check out the award-winning, documentary about the Soccer Grannies – https://www.journeyman.tv/film/7404/soccer-grannies Purchase the book – https://www.amazon.com/Soccer-Grannies-South-African-Inspire/dp/1538170175/ref=sr_1_1 More WWFShow Links: Twitter – https://twitter.com/WWFShow Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/wwfshow/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/WomensWorldFootballShow/ Blog athttps://wwfshowblog.com/ Listen to Women’s World Football Show onhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wwfshows-podcast/id726185549,https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-womens-world-footbal-27736559/,https://open.spotify.com/show/1maMUwNUZLUgJgklDgLEoi,https://www.spreaker.com/user/wwfshow,https://tunein.com/podcasts/Soccer/Womens-World-Football-Show-p560429/,https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I7wgjaxsuu3chulisuzfbjynzx4,https://castbox.fm/channel/id2131918,https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/womens-world-football-show,https://soundcloud.com/wwfshow, and direct from our website athttps://wwfshow.com Original Broadcast Date: July 9, 2023 Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, and produced by Patty La Bella. Additional assistance for this episode by Jean Duffy. Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La BellaWomen’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

On this episode, we welcome Scotland Women's National Team striker, now playing at Angel City FC Claire Emslie. We also hear from Angel City FC head coach Freya Coombe. Life is surprising. The choices we make and opportunities that come our way can be life-altering. Claire Emslie is here to share her football journey with us - from a small town in Scotland to the USA to England to the World Cup and back to the USA - it's been a wild ride one she wasn’t expecting. A true footballer, Claire's exceptional career has led her to play NCAA D1 soccer in the USA to scoring Scotland's first-ever goal in the Women's World Cup. Claire is here to share her extraordinary football journey with us and you do not want to miss it! (16’) Plus Angel City FC head coach Freya Coombe shares her thoughts and expectations on Claire Emslie. (10’') Episode Links: Follow Claire Emslie on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/emslie_22/ Watch Claire’s goal vs. England in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup - https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/H3BWLUskykqI3-Ly9jBaIg Watch Claire’s Olimpico vs. OL Reign – https://youtu.be/Z_i486DhLD4 Watch highlights from the 2023 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final - https://youtu.be/q8_l9OShHLg More WWFShow Links: Follow Women’s World Football Show onhttps://twitter.com/WWFShow,https://www.facebook.com/WomensWorldFootballShow/,https://www.instagram.com/wwfshow/, and our blog athttps://wwfshowblog.com/. Listen to Women’s World Football Show onhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wwfshows-podcast/id726185549,https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-womens-world-footbal-27736559/,https://open.spotify.com/show/1maMUwNUZLUgJgklDgLEoi,https://www.spreaker.com/user/wwfshow,https://tunein.com/podcasts/Soccer/Womens-World-Football-Show-p560429/,https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I7wgjaxsuu3chulisuzfbjynzx4,https://castbox.fm/channel/id2131918,https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/womens-world-football-show,https://soundcloud.com/wwfshow, and direct from our website athttps://wwfshow.com. Original Broadcast Date: June 6, 2023 Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, and produced by Patty La Bella. Additional assistance for this episode by Claire Emslie and Lisa Goldberg from Angel City FC. Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

On this episode, we welcome Jamaica Women’s National Team goalkeeper and featured guest Sydney Schneider. We also hear from New Zealand Women's National Team captain Ali Riley. On this episode, we welcome fan-favorite goalkeeper Sydney Schneider! Listen in as Sydney shares her football journey, her experience as the go-to goalkeeper for everyone’s favorite underdog team, Jamaica Women’s National Team, and her experience playing for her current club team Sparta Prague in Fortuna Liga. If you followed Sydney’s career from UNC Wilmington to the NWSL, you’ll want to catch up with her and find out what to expect this summer in the Women's World Cup. If you don’t know much about the Reggae Girlz star goalkeeper, this is the interview for you! (14’) Keeping in line with the underdog mentality, we hear from New Zealand captain Ali Riley as she discusses her Football Ferns and what they need to do to progress through a very tough group stage. Ali is always fun to hear from and never at a loss for words. (1:06’') Episode Links: Follow Sydney Schneider on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sydneyy_schneider/ Follow Reggae Girlz on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/reggaegirlzfoundation/ Follow and support the Reggae Girlz – https://reggaegirlzfoundation.com Visit Upper V Athlete Management – https://www.uppervathletes.com/about Visiting California, before you do, watch Patty's YouTube Show Mission California – https://mission-california.com/ More WWFShow Links: Twitter – https://twitter.com/WWFShow Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/wwfshow/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/WomensWorldFootballShow/ WWFShow Blog athttps://wwfshowblog.com/. Listen to Women’s World Football Show onhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wwfshows-podcast/id726185549,https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-womens-world-footbal-27736559/,https://open.spotify.com/show/1maMUwNUZLUgJgklDgLEoi,https://www.spreaker.com/user/wwfshow,https://tunein.com/podcasts/Soccer/Womens-World-Football-Show-p560429/,https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/I7wgjaxsuu3chulisuzfbjynzx4,https://castbox.fm/channel/id2131918,https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/womens-world-football-show,https://soundcloud.com/wwfshow, and direct from our website athttps://wwfshow.com. Original Broadcast Date: May 14, 2023 Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, and produced by Patty La Bella. Additional assistance for this episode by Sydney Schneider, Lenny Lun from Upper V Athlete Management, Ali Riley, and Lisa Goldberg from Angel City FC. Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.