It's the first episode of 2025 – Just in time for the start of the new NWSL season with an exclusive panel interview with 2x Women's World Cup winner and now ESPN announcer Ali Krieger.

Hosted by ESPN, this intimate panel discussion includes five media members (including your humble host) and Ali talking about all-things NWSL. You can't start the NWSL season without listening to Ali's unique thoughts on the growth of the league, the latest happenings, player news, and more.

Did you miss Ali's appearance on WWFShow way back in 2015? Here's the link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-36-ali-krieger/id726185549?i=1000335611349

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Broadcast Date: March 16, 2025

World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by ESPN and Ali Krieger

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On Episode 229 of Women's World Football Show, we take a look at the legendary career of Alex Morgan days after her retirement announcement.

Listen in on the official press conference highlights hosted by the San Diego Wave, as Alex explains her decision, reflects on her career, and shares her pride in contributing to the growth of women’s soccer and inspiring the next generation.

What’s next for the 2-time World Cup winner? Alex gives us a glimpse into her many business ventures, as she continues to give back to the women’s game in only a way she can.

Episode Links
Watch Alex Morgans full press conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfL25C-2s54&t=4s

Purchase tickets to the Nov. 3rd SD Wave match celebrating Alex Morgan: https://www.ticketmaster.com/san-diego-wave-fc-san-diego-california-11-03-2024/event/0A00603D96ED1CC1?CAMEFROM=CFC_SAN_DIEGO_WAVE_WEB_SITE_SINGLE-TICKET&utm_source=site&utm_campaign=single-ticket&utm_medium=web

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Original Broadcast Date: Sept 8, 2024

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by San Diego Wave FC and Alex Morgan

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/

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Original Broadcast Date: August 21, 2023

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited, and produced by Patty La Bella.

Women's World Football Show, Episode 131: Features interviews with UCLA goalkeeper Teagan Micah, Bayern Munich striker Jovana Damnjanović, and German sports journalist Jana Lange.

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 130: Features interviews with US Women’s National Team players Christen Press, Sam Mewis, Crystal Dunn, McCall Zerboni, Head Coach Jill Ellis; an exclusive with Chile Women’s National Team captain Christine Endler; University of California, Irvine Head Coach Scott Juniper; and Nettleham Ladies player Chloe Brock-Taylor.

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 129: Features an exclusive interview with University of Pittsburgh Women’s Soccer Head Coach Randy Waldrum; CollegeMatildas.com founder and editor Lachy France; and updates on NWSL, FA Women’s League Cup, and more.

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 128: Features an exclusive interview with Chicago Red Stars midfielder Danielle Colaprico; Crystal Palace Ladies FC Manager Dean Davenport; and a special report on the New Zealand Women’s National Team with Helena Wiseman.

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 127: Features exclusive interviews with Australia Women’s National Team midfielder Chloe Logarzo; Liverpool FC Women defender Rhiannon Roberts; FC Barcelona Femení forward Toni Duggan, SoCal FC forward Dyanne Anderson and Head Coach Dido Tshimanga.

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 126: Features exclusive interviews with Australian Women’s National Team and Portland Thorns FC defender Ellie Carpenter; Netherlands Women’s National Team players and West Ham United L.F.C. newcomers Lucienne Reichardt and Esmee De Graaf; and Florida Tropics SC winger Kaitlyn Jones.

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 125: Features an exclusive interview with North Carolina Courage Captain Abby Erceg; journalist/podcast host Nando Vila; and sports psychologist Dr. Claire-Marie Roberts.

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 124: Features interviews from U.S. Women’s National Team players Christen Press, Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, and Head Coach Jill Ellis; Houston Dash forward Veronica Latsko; and Canterbury United Pride Head Coach Alana Gunn.

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 123 is proud to welcome Canada Women’s National Team and Utah Royals FC midfielder Desiree Scott; London Bees defender Ocean Rolandsen; and Sheffield United Ladies captain Sophie Bell.

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 122 is proud to welcome Italy legend Carolina Morace; Also featuring Portsmouth FC Ladies Manager Jay Sadler; and editor of the North American Soccer Guide, Charles Cuttone.

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

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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.

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 121 features interviews with Utah Royals goalkeeper Abby Smith; Houston Dash players Lindsay Agnew, Nichelle Prince, Claire Falknor; Houston sportswriter Lou Roesch; New Zealand women’s sportswriter Helena Wiseman; and soundbites from Wembley with Arsenal W.F.C. Head Coach Joe Montemurro and Chelsea L.F.C. Head Coach Emma Hayes and Assistant Coach Paul Green.

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 120: Join us as we welcome Washington Spirit General Manager and Head Coach Jim Gabarra; a brief chat with Orlando Pride Forward Chioma Ubogagu; German Sportswriter Jana Lange; and soundbites from Orlando Pride Goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris.

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 119: Features interviews with VV Alkmaar striker Katja Snoeijs; soundbites from England manager Phil Neville; Wales manager Jayne Ludlow; Chicago sportswriter John Halloran; and Seattle Reign pundit Karen Valenzuela.

Episode 118: National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season 6 is here and Women’s World Football Show features interviews with Seattle Reign FC Defender Lauren Barnes and Head Coach Vlatko Andonovski; Orlando Pride Defender Carson Pickett; Double G Sports reporter Jayson Love; soundbites from the Orlando Pride's Tom Sermanni, Sydney Leroux, Shelina Zadorsky, and from Utah Royals FC Head Coach Laura Harvey.

Episode 117: Women’s World Football Show features interviews with Sky Blue FC Head Coach Denise Reddy; Brighton & Hove Albion striker Katie Natkiel; University of South Florida Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown and midfielder Katie Kitching.

Episode 116: Women's World Football Show welcomes Chicago Red Stars defender Indigo Gibson; Rangers WFC midfielder Hayley Sinclair; and a Liga MX Femenil report with Mexico correspondent Pamela Del Olmo.

Episode 115: Women's World Football Show welcomes 2-time Women’s World Cup Champion, former German defender Ariane Hingst; Editor of The Women’s Game (Australia) Cheryl Downes; and from Women’s Soccer France Lisa Durel.

Episode 114: Women's World Football Show features interviews with USWNT players Andi Sullivan, Emily Sonnett, Tierna Davidson and Head Coach Jill Ellis; One-on-one with Millwall Lionesses LFC defender Jordan Butler; and an exclusive with Denmark and Manchester City striker Nadia Nadim.

Episode 113 of Women's World Football Show features an exclusive interview with Spartan FC Women’s Coach Paul Greig; and we catch up with defender McKenzie Berryhill as she prepares to play in Norway. Plus league updates and more!

Episode 112 of Women's World Football Show features an exclusive interview with former Australian striker and current FFA GM Sarah Walsh. Plus, editor of Women’s Football Magazine Helen Rowe-Willcocks.

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

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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.

Episode 111 of Women's World Football Show features an exclusive interview Houston Dash new Head Coach Vera Pauw; and a look at the 2017 women's college season with sports journalist Celia Balf of FanSided.

Episode 110 of Women's World Football Show features exclusive interviews with Scottish defender Racheal Small; Capital head coach Emma Evans; Statements from Sky Blue FC GM Tony Novo and new head coach Denise Reddy.

Episode 109 of Women's World Football Show features exclusive interviews with Canada striker Jordyn Huitema, and USA stars Julie Ertz and Sophia Huerta. Plus sound bites from head coaches Jill Ellis (USA) and John Herdman (Canada).

Episode 108 of Women's World Football Show features an exclusive interview with Australian international and Melbourne Victory centerback Laura Alleway; Australian women’s soccer writer Cheryl Downes and Germany sportswriter Jana Lange.

Episode 107 of Women's World Football Show features an exclusive interview with Australian international and Portland Thorns FC striker Hayley Raso; soundbites from Thorns FC coach Mark Parsons, North Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley and forward McCall Zerboni; and sportswriters John Halloran and Sophie Lawson.

Episode 106 of Women's World Football Show features exclusive interviews with North Carolina Courage striker Ashley Hatch; Western Sydney Wanderers striker Rosie Sutton; and from Girls on the Ball, Sophie Downey.

Episode 105 of Women's World Football Show features interviews with two of the most popular players in the NWSL, Houston Dash goalkeeper Jane Campbell and Orlando Pride midfielder Kristen Edmonds.

Episode 104: In a single moment, Brandi Chastain and her 1999 USA Women’s World Cup teammates changed the atmosphere of women’s sports as we know it. Women's World Football Show, Episode 104 welcomes the iconic role model and ultimate game changer. Also, Haiti Women’s National Team coach and professional player Mariana Brito Neves, and a Germany report from sports writer Jana Lange.

Episode 103 of Women's World Football Show welcomes Australia Women's National Team forwards Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr; USWNT stars Casey Short and Christen Press; and head coaches Alen Stajcic (Australia) and Jill Ellis (USA). Also, special guest Ethan King, founder of CharityBall.org.

Episode 102 of Women's World Football Show features interviews with Everton Ladies and Northern Ireland striker Simone Magill, Portland Thorns FC defender Kendall Johnson and Russian midfielder Katya Gokhman.

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:
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Follow Reggae Girlz on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/reggaegirlzfoundation

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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/

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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.

Episode 101 of Women's World Football Show features exclusive interviews with Canada WNT defender Kadeisha Buchanan; New Zealand striker Aimee Phillips; and Hannah from Chelsea Ladies Fans website.

Episode 100 of Women's World Football Show features exclusive interviews with Canada WNT midfielder Sophie Schmidt; Former Australia Women's National Team striker Kate Gill; and sports journalists Jana Lange (Germany) and Sandra Prusina (Canada).

Episode 99 of Women's World Football Show features exclusive interviews with Wales Women's National Team stars Jessica Fishlock and Nadia Lawrence. Also, a special Frauen-Bundesliga report from German sports journalist Jana Lange.

Episode 98 of Women's World Football Show welcomes USWNT and Boston Breakers midfielder Rose Lavelle, Portland Thorns FC goalkeeper Adrianna Franch, and soundbites from Manchester City Women's FC manager Nick Cushing and Birmingham City Ladies FC boss Marc Skinner.

Episode 97 of Women's World Football Show welcomes New Zealand Women's National Football Team manager Tony Readings, Rangers Ladies FC striker Lisa Swanson, The Women's Game correspondent Cheryl Downes, and Off The Post pundit Courtney Andros.

Episode 96 of Women's World Football Show welcomes NWSL star Joanna Lohman and Australia goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold.

Women's World Football Show, Episode 95 features USWNT icon Julie Foudy and German sports writer Jana Lange.

Women's World Football Show, Episode 94 welcomes Lauren Bruton, Savannah Levin, Andrew Gibney and Emma Coolen.

Women's World Football Show, Episode 93 features USA goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris, Denmark goalkeeper Line Johansen, former Duke University midfielder Christina Gibbons, and football photographer Lisa Durel.

Women's World Football Show, Episode 92 features exclusive interviews with Canada legend Rhian Wilkinson; Durham winger Emily Roberts; Aussie striker Remy Siemsen; and Australian sports writer Cheryl Downes.

On this episode, we welcome former Arizona State University star and current Washington Spirit rookie Nicole Douglas. We also hear from Spirit Head Coach Mark Parsons talking about Nicole and her role on the team.

And While we're looking into the future of women’s soccer, we examine a new report by Women's Sports Foundation Head of Research Karen Issokson-Silver.

During her time at Arizona State University, Nicole Douglas turned heads with her goal-scoring talent and ball-handling ability, as she broke the school's all-time goal-scoring record with 60 all-time goals. After being selected 26th overall in the 2023 NWSL College Draft by the Washington Spirit, Nicole is now part of the youthful emergence in the league. The rookie shares her thoughts about coming from her hometown of London and the Chelsea Academy to play college soccer at ASU, your football journey, what the future holds, and more! (21’)

Washington Spirit Head Coach Mark Parsons (14’)

Women's Sports Foundation Head of Research Karen Issokson-Silver (43'')

Episode LinksFollow Nicole Douglas on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nicoledouglass09/

Follow Washington Spirit on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/washingtonspirit/

Read Nicole’s Washington Spirit bio – https://washingtonspirit.com/team-member/nicole-douglas/

Visit Women’s Sports Foundation – https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/

Read the Healing Power of Sports – https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/articles_and_report/the-healing-power-of-sport/

UEFA Women’s Champions League Highlights – https://www.youtube.com/@DAZNUWCL

Catch Patty's new YouTube Show Mission California – https://mission-california.com/

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Original Broadcast Date: April 23, 2023

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by Sam Pittman, Nicole Douglas, Karen Issokson-Silver, and Kandice Miller.

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.

Women's World Football Show, Episode 91 features exclusive interviews with Sheffield FC manager Zoe Johnson; Former University of Pittsburgh standout Jaclyn Poucel; and FC Barcelona expert Michelle Taylor.

Women's World Football Show, Episode 90 features draft-day interviews with Rose Lavelle, Morgan Andrews, Sammy Jo Prudhomme, Kayla Mills, Maddie Bauer, Laura Harvey, Tom Sermanni, and Randy Waldrum. Plus, an exclusive interview with Scotland National Team striker Fiona Brown.

Women's World Football Show, Episode 89 features an exclusive interview with FC Rosengård midfielder Ella Masar; Plus, women's soccer bloggers Karen Valenzuela, Sophie Downey, and RJ Allen.