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Manchester City slip to another defeat and shocking allegations revealed in the NWSL

Shebahn Aherne is joined by Producer Flo talk through all the latest WSL news and preview the upcoming UWCL games. Plus The Athletic's Steph Yang joins to talk through the shocking story in the National Women's Soccer League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 202147 min

Ruthless Arsenal and Chelsea cause trouble for Manchester

Faye Carruthers is joined by former Tottenham Hotspur captain Jenna Schillaci to chat through the weekend's WSL action. Plus Sue Anstiss MBE, author of Game On - The Unstoppable rise of Women's Sport - chats about the increase in prize money for the Euros. And we hear from West Ham's Assistant Manager Paul Konchesky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 202146 min

Lionesses make a roaring start but is it time for World Cup qualification rethink

Faye Carruthers is joined by Producer Flo and The Telegraph's Tom Garry to talk through England's big start to World Cup qualifying. Plus Brighton's Emily Simpkins joins to talk about their impressive start to the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 202148 min

More refereeing controversy and a big win for Spurs, with Vicky Jepson and Anita Asante

Faye Carruthers is joined by Aston Villa defender Anita Asante to talk through another big weekend of WSL action. Plus Tottenham Hotspur assistant Vicky Jepson joins us after their huge win over Manchester City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 202147 min

Back with bang

Faye Carruthers is joined by former Arsenal and England forward Lianne Sanderson to discuss the huge opening weekend of the new WSL season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 6, 202147 min

The return of the WSL with Gilly Flaherty and Carla Ward

Faye Carruthers is joined by West Ham captain Gilly Flaherty to preview the new WSL season. Plus Aston Villa manager Carla Ward joins us and we hear from Toni Duggan, Katie McCabe, Claudia Walker and Kelly Simmons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 1, 202146 min

Team GB squad announced and an FA Cup quarter final draw

Faye Carruthers is joined by former Arsenal defender and four-time FA Cup winner Lianne Sanderson for an in-depth look at the Team GB squad plus the live draw of the Quarter-Finals of Vitality Women's FA Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 202147 min

Champions League heartbreak for Chelsea

Courtney Sweetman-Kirk is joined by former Chelsea and England defender Claire Rafferty and producer and women's football journalist Flo Lloyd-Hughes to chat through the fall out from Chelsea's defeat in the Champions League Final and a big week of WSL news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 202147 min

Champions Chelsea, relegated Bristol City and a UWCL Final preview

Faye Carruthers is joined by Molly Hudson from The Times for a bumper end of the WSL season special. Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor joins to reflect on his first year in charge. And Crystal Palace goalkeeper Chloe Morgan and Sheffield United's Courtney Sweetman-Kirk join for a deep dive on the Championship. Plus we hear from Emma Hayes ahead of the UWCL Final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 20211h 20m

Chelsea in the Champions League Final, with Erin Cuthbert

Faye Carruthers is joined by Chelsea and Scotland's Erin Cuthbert fresh from qualification for the Champions League Final. The Athletic's Katie Whyatt and Leigh Nicol from Crystal Palace also join. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 202146 min

Fara Williams retires

Faye Carruthers is joined by Fara Williams, Anita Asante and The Telegraph's Tom Garry to discuss the news that Fara is retiring from football after a career spanning over 20 years. Gemma Bonner also joined the show to talk about her big move to the NWSL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 202145 min

What does a European Super League mean for the women's game

Faye Carruthers is joined by Northern Ireland's Euros hero Rachel Furness and Molly Hudson from The Times to talk about the European Super League and it's potential impact on the women's game. Plus we relive Northern Ireland's historic night in Belfast with Rachel Furness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 202144 min

The Lionesses taste defeat again as Northern Ireland take one step towards the Euros, with Fara Williams

Faye Carruthers is joined by England's record cap holder Fara Williams to discuss England's defeat to France. Please we hear from Fifa Council candidate Lara McAllister and Brighton's Maya Le Tissier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 202150 min

Birmingham players come together for action and Leicester City win promotion

Faye Carruthers is joined by Jenna Schillaci, former captain of Tottenham Hotspur, and women's football journalist Rich Laverty to talk about the big news story about Birmingham City. Plus Leicester City's Sophie Barker joins fresh from the Foxes' promotion celebrations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 6, 202149 min

A new vision for European women's football

Faye Carruthers is joined by former England and Chelsea defender Claire Rafferty and women's football journalist Amee Ruszkai from Goal. They discuss the European Club Association's new women's football strategy with Claire Bloomfield, the ECA's Head of Women's Football. Plus a look at all the action from a packed weekend of WSL and Championship action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 202146 min

A game-changing day for the WSL

Faye Carruthers is joined by Kelly Simmons, the FA's Director of the Women's Professional Game, to chat through the big news regarding TV rights to the WSL. Plus Arsenal and England's Leah Williamson joins us and we hear from Birmingham City manager Carla Ward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 202144 min

2020/21 season ends in tiers for some

Faye Carruthers is joined by Tottenham's Becky Spencer and Tom Garry from The Telegraph to chat through the latest women's football news including the announcement that the 2020/21 season is over for tiers 3-6 of the women's football pyramid. They also discuss the Continental Cup Final, plus an interview with Manchester United's Alessia Russo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 202138 min

IWD special with Hope Powell, Jen Beattie, Sam Mewis and Courtney Sweetman-Kirk

In a special edition of Women's Football Weekly, Faye Carruthers is joined by a top line up of guests including Arsenal and Scotland defender Jen Beattie, Brighton manager and former England head coach Hope Powell, Man City midfielder and World Cup winner Sam Mewis, and Sheffield United Women's Courtney Sweetman-Kirk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 9, 20211h 35m

Back in action with Erin Cuthbert

Faye Carruthers is joined by Scotland and Chelsea player Erin Cuthbert and Molly Hudson from The Times to chat all things international break and the WSL. Plus Angharad James joins to talk about her move to the NWSL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 2, 202145 min

Return of the Lionesses

Faye Carruthers is joined by Anita Asante to chat through the return of the Lionesses and competitive international football for England after an 11 month absence. Plus a chat with Northern Ireland's Rachel Furness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 202145 min

Championship special

Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey from Girls on the Ball and three guests from the Championship: Sheffield United's Katie Wilkinson, Leicester City's Ashleigh Plumptre and Durham Women's Becky Salicki. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 202146 min

Social media, WSL action and a rewrite of the season's script

Faye Carruthers is joined by Bristol City manager Matt Beard and Molly Hudson from The Times to talk about the latest racist abuse that footballers have had to suffer on social media and what needs to be done about it. They also discuss all the weekend's WSL action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 9, 202143 min

Bristol bounce and Hayes interest, with Fara Williams

Faye Carruthers is joined by England's record cap holder Fara Williams to talk through all the women's football news. Plus Bristol City's Matt Beard and Sky Sport's Anton Toloui join on the phone to discuss the interest from AFC Wimbledon in Emma Hayes and transfer deadline day in the WSL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 2, 202145 min

Changes at Villa and record breakers at City

Faye Carruthers is joined by former Everton, Liverpool and Brighton defender Fern Whelan and women's football writer Rich Laverty to talk through the latest women's football news including a managerial change at Aston Villa, postponements across the league and some record breakers at Manchester City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 202146 min

Neville moves on, Chelsea go top and Beard is back

Faye Carruthers is joined by former England and Manchester United goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain and Goal's Amee Ruszkai to discuss all the latest women's football news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 202147 min

Dubai, Miami and Covid-19

Faye Carruthers is joined by former England and Chelsea defender Claire Rafferty and The Telegraph's Tom Garry to discuss the latest women's football news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 202144 min

Interviews special

Faye Carruthers sees in the New Year with some of the best Women's Football Weekly interviews from 2020. We hear from Vivianne Miedema, Lucy Bronze, Danielle Carter, Izzy Christiansen, Bethany England, Ellie Roebuck and Ella Toone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 5, 202146 min

A look back on 2020....

Faye Carruthers takes a look back at the ups and downs of the past year in women's football, from the Conti Cup and life in lockdown, to the Lionesses and Team GB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 29, 202046 min

Morgan bids farewell to the WSL

Faye Carruthers is joined by former Tottenham Hotspur captain Jenna Schillaci and Katie Whyatt from The Athletic to discuss the news that Alex Morgan will be leaving the WSL after 5 appearances for Spurs. We also hear from Lucy Bronze on her Fifa Best Award win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 202045 min

Fans, fixtures and sponsorship

Faye Carruthers is joined by Debs Dilworth from the Football Supporters' Association, Molly Hudson from The Times and Maggie Murphy, General Manager of Lewes FC, for look back at the weekend's games and a special focus on fans and sponsorship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 202046 min

WSL action and Northern Ireland record breaking

Hannah Wilkes is joined by Jemma Purfield, Bristol City defender, and Molly McElwee from The Telegraph to chat through all the weekend's WSL action plus a special phone interview with Northern Ireland head coach Kenny Shiels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 202045 min

Head injuries, FIFA Best nominations and the Lionesses with Siobhan Chamberlain

Faye Carruthers is joined by former England and Manchester United goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain to discuss head injuries in the women's game, the FIFA Best nominations and the Lionesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1, 202046 min

WSL departures and a Championship focus with Courtney Sweetman-Kirk and Molly Hudson

Faye Carruthers discusses the departures of West Ham United's Matt Beard and Tottenham Women's Karen Hills and Juan Amaros as well as taking an in-depth looking at the Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 202045 min

Women's Football Weekend review with Erin Cuthbert and Georgia Stanway

Faye Carruthers looks back on the Women's Football Weekend with The Times' Rebecca Myers, Chelsea and Scotland midfielder Erin Cuthbert. They are joined by Manchester City and England forward Georgia Stanway! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 202047 min

FA's Kelly Simmons on the pause of girls' football

Faye Carruthers, Reading and Wales midfielder Jess Fishlock and The Telegraph's Molly McElwee are joined by the FA's Kelly Simmons - with WSL academies and their regional talent clubs to shut down for the next four weeks. Some boys academies however - will continue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 202049 min

Women's Football Weekly - With Fara Williams and Molly Hudson

Faye Carruthers, Fara Williams and Molly Hudson discuss all the latest news from the world of Women's Football including reaction to the FA Cup Final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 3, 202048 min

Women's Football Weekly: An FA Cup Special

Faye Carruthers is joined in the studio by the former England star Rachel Yankey to talk about the latest with the Lionesses. They are also joined by Manchester City Women Head Coach Gareth Taylor and Everton boss Willie Kirk to preview the weekend's FA Cup action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 202050 min

Unstoppable Miedema

Faye Carruthers is joined in studio by Crystal Palace goalkeeper Chloe Morgan to review the latest round of WSL action and discuss the FA's new targets for domestic football Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 202044 min

Project Big Picture Special

Faye Carruthers is joined by journalist Rich Laverty and Dame Heather Rabbatts to discuss the impact "Project Big Picture" could have on the WSL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 202045 min

The return of the WSL

Faye Carruthers is joined in studio by journalist and broadcaster Flo Lloyd Hughes and former Spurs skipper Jenna Schillachi to review the weekend's action in the WSL after a week off for FA Cup action Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 6, 202047 min

FA Cup Special

Faye Carruthers is joined in studio by the Times journalist Rebecca Myers and former England captain Faye White to dissect the recent round of FA Cup action and preview the upcoming semi finals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 202046 min

Women's football weekly: Lionesses special

Faye Carruthers is joined in studio by Englands most capped player Fara Williams to discuss the future of the Lionesses and Team GB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 202047 min

Welcome to the WSL Alex Morgan

Faye Carruthers is joined in studio by former Liverpool forwars Courtney Sweetman-Kirk and the Telegraphs Molly McElwee to review the latest round of WSL action and discuss the impending arrival of Alex Morgan to Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 202048 min

The WSL is back! Week One review

Faye Carruthers is joined in studio by West Ham manager Matt Beard and sports rider Flo Lloyd Huges to review the first weekend of WSL action! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 8, 202048 min

WSL Season Preview

Faye Carruthers previews the upcoming Women's Super League season - alongside former Chelsea and West Ham winger Clare Rafferty, plus The Times' sports writer Molly Hudson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 4, 202047 min

The Season Review!

It's the LAST Women's Football Weekly of the season, as the football comes to a close. But that doesn't mean we won't bring you a top show with big guests!Faye will be joined by former England and Arsenal forward Lianne Sanderson and one of the best journos in the Women's game, Sports Journalist at The Times - Molly Hudson. They'll be keeping you up to date with the latest news, and they'll be reviewing the Lionesses and WSL season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 202050 min

Pioneers Of The Women's Game

This week we bring you a special podcast on the 'Pioneers of the Women's game'! Who was among the first to explore Women's football? Who helped develop the Women's game? And who still vouches for it today?Faye Carruthers is joined by the Lionesses record goalscorer Kelly Smith, and Founder of Tongue Tied management Jo Tongue, to discuss their careers, achievements, struggles and experiences throughout the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 202048 min

What Next For Clubs?

Women’s Football Weekly returns with a special end of season episode! Now the outcome of the league had been decided, what next for clubs? Who will financially survive? and what's next for Liverpool? Faye Carruthers is joined by the FA's Director of the Women’s Professional Game - Kelly Simmons, to discuss the FA’s decision to decide the WSL and Championship table on a PPG basis.Also Kieran Maguire will be giving us some insight into the financial losses for clubs, and Aston Villa sporting director Eni Aluko will join Faye to chat about what we should expect from the newly promoted Villains next season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 9, 202046 min

'This Isn't Good Enough'

On this podcast Faye is joined by former England and Chelsea player Claire Rafferty, writer for The Sunday Times Rebecca Myers and the Shadow Minister for Sport Alison McGovern tells us why the women's game deserves more respect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 2, 202047 min

Women In Football Special

We’ve got a big Women’s Football Weekly show lined up for you - A ‘Women in Football’ Special in partnership with Women in Football.Faye Carruthers will be joined by CEO Jane Purdon, Co-founder and Women’s Sports Editor for the Telegraph Anna Kessel. Discussing all the great work Women in Football are doing to change attitudes within the game and the football industry as a whole. We’ll also be reacting to all the latest news from the WSL! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 202049 min