England may have thumped China 8-0 in a friendly, but should they really be playing this kind of fixture in the run up to a World Cup? Lianne Sanderson reflects on a huge win for the Lionesses with The Telegraph's Women's Football Writer Kathryn Batte. Plus, we're joined in studio by ACL specialist surgeon Andy Williams, who will delve into why there are so many ACL injuries in the women's game as well as discussing his experience treating Premier League players for the injury. And finally, Uma Gurav joins Lianne to delve into some of the biggest controversies in the women's game this week including the League Cup draw. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A jam-packed week of Women's Champions League action as Chelsea banish their Barcelona demons, Arsenal pull off a comeback against Real Madrid AGAIN and Man United secure a place in the playoffs despite losing to Wolfsburg! Lianne is back in studio to break that down with Uma Gurav. Plus, Kerry Davis reflects on what it was like to be the first black woman to play for England - and ex-USWNT goalkeeper Jill Loyden breaks down a huge NWSL final win for Gotham FC! And Brentford's Ashley Cheatley tell us what it was like to find out about her nomination for the Marta award while in the bath! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Man City may have taken the bragging rights in the Manchester derby, but neither side could take the points in North London! Bethany England joins the show to break down that goalless draw between Tottenham and Arsenal at Brisbane Road! Plus, Nottingham Forest Women's manager Carly Davies reflects on how her side are finding the WSL 2 - having only just been promoted, they're already in the mix for promotion again! And former USA midfielder Lori Lindsey previews the NWSL championship final! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is it time to bring VAR into the WSL - or does the problem lie in refereeing standards? Lianne Sanderson reflects after Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Chelsea was tarnished by huge controversy. She’s also joined by Uma Gurav to discuss the rest of the WSL results and the Lionesses’ tough route to World Cup qualification. The Republic of Ireland's Abbie Larkin opens up about the goal that sent her nation up to League A in the Nations League and NWSL expert Sandra Herrera joins after the NWSL semi-finals were set. Plus, Morgan Gautrat tells us how life is going in the WSL 2 with Newcastle! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After some bombshell revelations, Mary Earps joins the show to chat about her new book Mary Earps: All In: Football, Life and Learning to be Unapologetically Me. She opens up on how she's feeling after a difficult few days and how she reflects upon her England retirement. She also chats to Lianne about what it was like to watch the Lionesses win the Euros and how she feels extracts from her book have been distorted. Plus, former Lioness Mary Phillip joins the show to talk about the Lionesses' recent victory over Australia and Lianne sit down with Uma Gurav to dissect the WSL action from the weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Have the Lionesses been brought back down to Earth after their huge Euros win? The European champions were beaten 2-1 by Brazil in their homecoming match. Lianne Sanderson breaks down that result with talkSPORT's Uma Gurav. Plus. she looks ahead to Tuesday's clash against Australia with the founder of The Halfway Line and Aussie football expert, Jamie Spangher! Man United's Hannah Blundell also joins the show to discuss their WSL and Champions League hopes this season! And we reflect upon Jess Fishlock's fantastic Wales career as she hangs up her international boots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Could Fantasy WSL be the key to unlocking the league's potential? Could Charlton make it to the WSL next year? And what is it like to score a 3-minute hattrick? All that and more on the women's football show! Lianne Sanderson is joined by Peterborough United's Kira Rai who discusses facing racist abuse and what more needs to be done to prevent it. She also discusses how she fought back to score a 3-minute hattrick recently! Charlton manager Karen Hills also joins the show to chat about promotion hopes. Content creator Nance Baker lifts the lid of her lifestyle - and the founder of Aerial Fantasy's Fantasy WSL App Dani Gonçalves talks about the future of her game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are we set for the closest WSL title race in recent history? Lianne Sanderson breaks down all the results from a huge weekend of WSL action after big wins for the big four. Uma Gurav also joins the show to look back on an intriguing first round of Champions League ties and to predict a shock WSL winner this season... Plus, Lianne has a special chat with former Arsenal defender Johan Djourou who reflects on his time at the club, as well as his role with the Swiss FA during Euro 2025. He tells us what the Euros has really meant for women’s football in Switzerland. Heidi Smith, the author of Play On: From Adversity to Advantage Through 140 Years of Women’s Soccer chats about her book and Croix Soto breaks down what life is like in the Northern Super League in Canada! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should Chloe Kelly have celebrated her Arsenal goal against her former side Man City? Are the Gunners now OUT of the WSL title race? And what is the secret to Spurs' success so far this season? Lianne Sanderson brings you all that and more on talkSPORT's Women's Football Show . She'll be joined by Tottenham manager Martin Ho to discuss their incredible run of form - plus you'll hear from Alex Scott and Fara Williams ahead of the start of the new-look Women's Champions League! And after announcing that she will retire at the end of the season, Ali Riley, the New Zealand captain who took the nation to their first ever World Cup win, tells us why she’s been blown away by the reaction to that announcement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lianne Sanderson returns to pay tribute to Matt Beard, her close friend and former manager. She is then joined by The Guardian's Tom Garry to dig into the secrets behind the transfer window and the latest WSL results. Plus, Crystal Palace's newest recruit, Ruesha Littlejohn joins the show to discuss her new club, playing for Republic of Ireland and representation in the women's game. And a new survey from Women in Football reveals the realities of what it is like to work in the football industry as a woman. CEO Yvonne Harrison discusses the results from that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Following the sad news of the passing of Matt Beard, Shebahn Aherne brings you the Women's Football Show where we will pay tribute to one of the greats of the game. You'll hear from Sonia Bompastor, Renee Slegers, Millie Bright and many other voices who were fortunate enough to work alongside Matt Beard. We will also be joined by Man United's Elisabeth Terland to reflect on what it means that the club have reached the Champions League group stages for the first time in their history. And Leicester's Asmita Ale reflects on her side's start to the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lianne Sanderson returns with talkSPORT’s Women’s Football Show after a jam packed WSL weekend with goals galore…Everton defender, Maz Pacheco, joins the show to discuss a move back home and what the blues hope to achieve this season. PLUS as if Chelsea could get any stronger, they broke a club record deal to sign Alyssa Thompson from Angel City. Her former coach, Becki Tweed, reveals exactly how good the striker can be.AND a West Ham super signing by day, and a social media sensation by night…Ffion Morgan tells all on joining the WSL and an historic EUROs for Wales.For more talkSPORT women's football content, head to @talkSPORTWomensFootball on YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The WSL is back and Lianne Sanderson is joined by talkSPORT's Uma Gurav to unpack the weekend's results - are Chelsea still the ones to beat? Are Arsenal title contenders? And can Everton break into the top four?London City Lionesses goalkeeper, Sophie Hillyerd, joins the show to reflect on their opening 4-1 defeat to Arsenal. Sophie is the only player remaining from pre-takeover days and offers insight into what Michelle Kang is like as club owner.Plus NBC host, Rebecca Lowe, reflects on her broadcasting career and the growth of the women’s game.And Sam Biccarino, the host of the podcast Decoding the WSL, breaks down the stats from the weekend!For more talkSPORT women's football content, head to @talkSPORTWomensFootball on YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should Arsenal really have reloaned Euros hero Michelle Agyemang to Brighton? Can the Gunners defend their Champions League title AND finally take the WSL off Chelsea’s hands? And while Liverpool’s men defend their title, could their women’s team be in danger of relegation? All that and more as Lianne Sanderson returns with talkSPORT’s Women’s Football Show. She chats to Man City defender Kerstin Casparij about whether the light blues can recover from last year. Plus former Leeds attacker Lucy Ward joins to give her WSL predictions! And you’ll hear from Man United boss Marc Skinner who reveals his take on matcha latte… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
England Lionesses are back to back, history making, Euro 2025 winners! After beating Spain 3-1 on penalties on Sunday, they successfully defended their Euro title! Lianne Sanderson hosts the final show of the Euros as she and Courtney Sweetman-Kirk, Uma Gurav and Angelia Kelly discuss a historic win for England and an incredible tournament all round in Switzerland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lianne Sanderson is back and England are back in another final! She's joined by her former teammate and England captain Mary Phillip to discuss the Lionesses victory over Italy. She's also joined by talkSPORT commentator Kev Hatchard to discuss the other semi final which saw Spain beat Germany. You'll hear from Euros and World Cup winner Ari Hingst and finally Sanderson's selection returns! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After a nail-biting penalty shootout , England are through to the semi fails of the Euros! Adrian Durham joins Lianne to discuss what was a resilient performance from the Lionesses. Lianne is also joined by Italian Football Expert Daniele Fisichella to preview England's semi final opponents - Italy! We’ll also have a bit of fun as Lianne and Adrian go head to head in a Euros quiz and you’ll also hear Sanderson's Selection as always. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
So the group games are over and England & Wales finally know their fate! England finished second in the group and Wales fourth. Meaning England will go on to play Sweden in the QF's and Wales are unfortunately heading home. Lianne Sanderson is joined by Adrian Durham and Gabriella Jukes to discuss all the fallout from that final group game. Lianne also rounds up the other drama from the tournament and you'll hear from inside the England camp too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lianne Sanderson is back with another instalment of the Women's Football Show after England beat The Netherlands 4-0 and Wales lost 4-1 to France in Switzerland last night. She is joined by Uma Gurav to discuss England's assured performance and Rehanne Skinner to find out what went wrong for Wales. As always you'll then hear Lianne's round up of the rest of the games from this week as well as some exclusive content from out in Switzerland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the first show of the Euros! Join Lianne Sanderson as she breaks down England and Wales opening group stage losses to France and Netherlands respectively. Adrian Durham joins to discuss England whilst Abi Davies speaks to Lianne about Wales. There's then a round up of all the other action from the tournament so far and we can hear some exclusive interviews from the England and Wales camp too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.