Episodes
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through the weekend’s big wins for the WSL’s top teams. Manchester United delivered yet another poor draw, forcing manager Marc Skinner to defend his side’s performance. Arsenal finally record a huge win, but are still looking for a new head coach. Meanwhile, Chelsea beat Liverpool away and City continue their great start to the season. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker...
Published 11/11/24
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to review the new women’s football reality TV series 'The Offseason.' Created by Midge Purce and Alexis Ohanian, 'The Offseason' follows 11 NWSL players in the lead-up to the 2024 season. They unpack the show's story lines and characters and discuss whether a WSL version would work. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more...
Published 11/07/24
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through Manchester United’s draw with Arsenal (04:50) and an emphatic win for Chelsea (26:52). They also dive into Everton’s slump (36:07) and look at the WSL’s new media rights deal with Sky Sports and the BBC (46:30). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 11/04/24
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to unpack England’s calamitous 4-3 defeat to Germany at Wembley. We discuss the defensive issues, midfield problems and answer some listener questions. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 10/28/24
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss the New York Liberty’s win in the WNBA Finals and an emotional weekend for Gilly. We then get into the controversial goal in Chelsea’s win over Tottenham and why it’s time for goal-line technology in the WSL. We also dive into Manchester City’s comeback victory over Aston Villa and a frustrating draw for Manchester United against Brighton. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker...
Published 10/21/24
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through a big week in women’s football. They discuss the news that alcohol could be coming to the stands in women’s football. They then catch up on Jonas Eidevall’s exit and chat about who his successor could be. Plus, UWCL and a special birthday quiz for Flo. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad...
Published 10/18/24
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Freda Ayisi to talk through another dramatic weekend in the WSL. Could Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at the Emirates finally be the end for Jonas Eidevall? We discuss the future of the Arsenal boss. We also reflect on an important win for Chelsea and assess some of the areas Sonia Bompastor needs to focus on. We then dive into Manchester City’s late victory at Liverpool and the unstoppable duo of Bunny Shaw and Lauren...
Published 10/14/24
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for the first UEFA Women’s Champions League episode of the season. They run through what happened in the first round of group games as Manchester City pulled off the result of the week with a memorable 2-0 win over Barcelona (05:59). There’s more pressure on Jonas Eidevall after Arsenal’s collapse in Munich (25:33), while Chelsea beat Real Madrid in a forgettable game at Stamford Bridge (40:36). Host: Flo...
Published 10/10/24
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to talk through the big story of the weekend as Arsenal labored to a 0-0 draw with Everton. The performance raised more concerns for Arsenal fans ahead of a huge week, with games against Bayern Munich and Chelsea. We also reflect on the growing excitement in the WSL’s mid-table and answer some listener questions. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo...
Published 10/07/24
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through another chaotic week in the world of the WSL. Confusion and frustration over UEFA Women’s Champions League fixture scheduling left everybody annoyed. There were crucial three points for City and an impressive performance from Brighton. Is a new and stronger mid-table forming in the league? We also look at an ugly win for Arsenal and check in with our Fantasy WSL points. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests:...
Published 09/30/24
In the first episode of this new miniseries, Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Callum McCarthy, editor in chief of SportBusiness, a sports industry intelligence platform, to take a look at media rights in women’s football. They explore the current landscape and trends in sports media rights around the world. They then dive into the WSL’s upcoming rights deal and the UEFA Women’s Champions League’s YouTube move before answering some listener questions. Host: Flo...
Published 09/26/24
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through the opening weekend of the WSL season. They break down the goals and missed chances at the Emirates as Vivianne Miedema returned to haunt her old club. Meanwhile, Chelsea just about squeezed past Aston Villa on Friday night, and United put their foot down against West Ham. They also check in with their fantasy teams and show some love to Brighton’s new Japanese sensation. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests:...
Published 09/23/24
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys for part two of our WSL season preview. We’re also joined by Dani Gonçalves to talk about Fantasy WSL, the unofficial fantasy league game. We chat to Dani about creating the game and rank our lineup choices. Join our Fantasy WSL private league using code CP2024 Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Dani Gonçalves and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Alex Adey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 09/19/24
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through the return of the WSL. We discuss the WPLL and what that really means for fans and hear from CEO Nikki Doucet. We then dive into the Big Four in the WSL and give our title predictions. Part two of our season preview will be out on Thursday. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Alex Adey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 09/16/24
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss Team USA’s gold medal victory over Brazil. Emma Hayes strikes gold in her first tournament with the USWNT, but it’s so long, farewell, and hopefully see you again for Marta. We also reflect on AKB’s bronze medal heroics for Germany and the weakness in Spain’s armor. Plus we dial up Becky Taylor-Gill from Paris to reflect on an amazing Olympic Games. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky...
Published 08/12/24
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss two dramatic semifinals at Paris 2024. Brazil disrupt and destroy a poor Spain team, but what went wrong for the world champions? There’s a silver medal guaranteed for Emma Hayes and the USA, even though there’s still plenty of room for improvement. Plus, will Marta finally get her golden moment? And will Germany be proud of being back in it? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo...
Published 08/07/24
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to talk through the quarterfinal games at Paris 2024. There were worries for USA and Spain as they both scrape through, but it’s heartbreak for Japan and Colombia. Brazil stun France and Marta lives to play another game. Plus, Ann-Katrin Berger is Germany’s shootout hero against Canada. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 08/04/24
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss the final round of group games at Paris 2024. Canada come through their spy-gate points deduction to make it through to the quarterfinals, while there’s heartbreak and goodbyes for Australia. It’s more of the same for USA, but will a lack of changes come back to bite Emma Hayes? Plus, we look ahead to the quarterfinal matchups. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo...
Published 08/01/24
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to talk through the second round of group games in the Olympic women’s soccer tournament. We reflect on another commanding performance from Team USA, after they dismissed Germany, and a big comeback win for Canada, who keep their hopes of progressing alive. Plus, the chaos of Australia-Zambia and Brazil-Japan. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad...
Published 07/29/24
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to go through the latest twist in the Canadian football spy scandal that has taken the Olympics by storm. Plus, as there was some football, we run through the big results for the USA, Spain and Germany in the first round of group games. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 07/26/24
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to reflect on England's spot at Euro 2025 and a busy summer transfer window across the WSL and Championship. Plus, they preview the women’s football tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games, which gets underway this week. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 07/22/24
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and special guest Carmelina Moscato, assistant coach of Racing Louisville in the NWSL and former Canadian international. First, Flo reflects on the bombshell that Casey Stoney has been sacked by the San Diego Wave. Then we hear from Carm about coaching in the NWSL, how the league has evolved and what the future looks like. We also discuss Liga MX and look ahead to Canada’s quest to defend their Olympic title in Paris. Host: Flo...
Published 06/26/24
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and special guest Matt Beard. We dive in to the Liverpool head coach’s impressive 2023-24 season. What was the secret to their success and how do they continue to challenge the top three? Plus, critically, we find out where Beardy wants to go on his dream night out. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Matt Beard Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 06/19/24
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and special guest Sam Mewis, the USWNT legend and former Manchester City midfielder. We talk to the World Cup winner about her move into the podcast world and what’s it like now being on the other side of the mic. We also reflect on her success with the U.S., her time at City, and, of course, look ahead to the Olympic Games. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Sam Mewis Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo...
Published 06/12/24