The Twelve: A WSL Podcast

The power of the algorithm is too real as we all know. Please help our show grow by helping us out. Watching on YouTube? Hit that like button and subscribe if you are new to our channel! How about those of you listening to our audio only on a podcast app. Rate us 5 stars and leave a review. The Crew discuss Aston Villa parting ways with Natalia Arroyo, what's going on with Arsenal's attacking woes, WSL Round 4 results as well as a round0up of both Subway Cup and UEFA Women's Champions League action!00:00 — Opening banter01:00 — Aston Villa sack Natalie Arroyo after four matches07:14 — Charlton vs. Manchester City12:48 — London City Lionesses vs. Brighton17:43 — Manchester United vs. West Ham23:35 — Tottenham vs. Aston Villa30:07 — Birmingham City vs. Crystal Palace35:20 — Liverpool vs. Everton: the Merseyside derby42:11 — Chelsea vs. Arsenal63:00 — Worst coaching performances of the week66:52 — Subway Cup results69:30 — Champions League roundup71:19 — Arsenal’s draw with Paris FC and the controversial penalty82:37 — Chelsea’s draw with Lyon88:26 — More Champions League results, including Manchester City vs. Real Madrid90:31 — Match Day 5 preview and predictions97:37 — Closing remarks

Thom Bomb, Deepti, Marc, and Treb get together and run through scores of the UEFA Women's Champions League and Subway Players Cup as both competitions started this week. They then recap a high scoring week of WSL action from MatchDay 3. Next, they give The Twelve Power Rankings along with the top 5 managers of the week. Ending the episode previewing and predicting MatchDay 4 of WSL action

Deepti, Thom, Treb, and Nicholls, get together to discuss a WILD weekend in the WSL that proved why Dagenham is the spiritual home of the league, how the Eagles soared across London to do something historic, and the Champions remain the only unbeaten side in the leagueThe home of WSL, the entire league, where you will hear us talk about the top to the bottom of the table. This is THE TWELVE

PLEASE LIKE, RATE, REVIEW, OR SUBSCRIBE! The most affordable and effective way truly is to rate our podcast 5 stars or subscribe to our channelCrystal Palace just did something in the WSL that most fans have never seen before, the fallout could be a whole lot bigger than a simple fine. The Twelve breaks down the bizarre four-substitution-window controversy, the possible punishments, and why everyone from the hosts to the refs has questions. Then the conversation turns to a wild opening weekend: London City’s pressing game leaves Manchester United looking blunt, Chelsea survive a frustrating start to salvage a point against Aston Villa, Arsenal grind out a hard-fought win at Brighton, Tottenham announce themselves with a statement 3-1 over West Ham, Liverpool run riot at Charlton, Crystal Palace look like a completely different side against Everton, and Manchester City eventually put away Birmingham after a cagey first half. Deepti, Thom Bomb, Treb, and Nichollsodeon dig into the tactical details that actually changed these matches from Crystal Palace’s mistake or gamesmanship, to London City’s relentless counter press, to Chelsea’s strange selection calls, to why Tottenham might have the most dangerous attack in the league right now. They also unpack the performances that mattered most, including standout efforts from Kirsty Hansen, Lisa Bauman, Vivian Endeman, Lexi Lloyd Smith, and Yui Hasegawa.

The 2026-27 WSL season starts with chaos, and this opening weekend could tell us everything. From a headline grabbing Brighton managerial change to Chelsea’s Champions League stress test, Manchester United’s latest rebuild, and a newly expanded league that may reshape the title race, this is the preview that actually matters. Thom Bomb, Marc and Treb to break down the biggest stories heading into Matchday 1, including Dario Vidosic’s exit from Brighton, Arturo Ruiz’s arrival, Rebecca Bernal’s move to Manchester United, and the FA’s decision to let WSL academies compete in the National League. They also unpack why the new 18-team UWCL format feels like a turning point for women’s football in Europe.