Adam Crafton, Meg Linehan and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to digest the big news that Emma Hayes is leaving Chelsea, likely for the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT).  After 11 years at Chelsea, winning 13 major trophies, Hayes is primed to manage the four-time World Champions and four-time Olympic gold medallists. She replaces Vlatko Andonovski, who resigned after the Americans’ earliest ever World Cup exit.  How did the deal happen? How will this impact English football? Can...

Michael Cox, Laia Cervello Herrero and Sophie Penney bring you the inside story of Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati, from growing up in Catalonia to winning the World Cup and Champions League trophies and player of the tournament awards in the same year. What’s Bonmati like as a person? What made her so good this year? And will she still lead Barcelona and Spain now that two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas is back?  Plus Raphael Honigstein joins us to explain why Germany’s manager...

Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to figure out what needs to change in the Women's Champions League after last year's finalists Wolfsburg, semi-finalists Arsenal, Manchester United and Juventus all got knocked out in qualifying. Should the competition be expanded? Is it better to develop smaller teams? Or should we have a new tournament all together?  Plus, Katie Whyatt and Chloe Morgan discuss whether the women's game in England needs salary caps to stop a gap...

Sophie Penney is with The Athletic's Laia Cervello Herrero and Jacob Whitehead to react to Jorge Vilda being named manager of the Morocco women’s team just over a month after being sacked by Spain in the fallout from the World Cup scandal. Why did Morocco choose to hire a manager still under investigation? Is Vilda a good coach? And what impact will it have on the players? Plus, The Athletic’s Caoimhe O’Neill joins us to figure out why Liverpool can’t win the Merseyside derby at Anfield...

Charlotte Harpur and Chloe Morgan are with Sophie Penney to react to Manchester City’s captain being sent off after just 38 minutes for taking ‘too long’ over a free kick. After that moment the floodgates opened: 11 cards were handed out, the most of any WSL game. With two sendings off that’s now four red cards in two weekends, half of last season’s total. Was Greenwood time wasting? Why are referees cracking down on this? And do the rules work for the specifics of the women’s game? Produced...

Michael Cox and Art de Roche are with Sophie Penney after Arsenal’s shock loss to Liverpool on the opening day of the WSL season in front of a record league crowd at the Emirates. In a league where the winning side often only loses a maximum of two games in their whole campaign, and after Arsenal's early Champions League exit, we look at what the Gunners need to change to save their season.   Dermot Corrigan also joins us from Madrid for an update on the situation in Spain as the drama...

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Michelle Owen is joined by Michael Cox, Charlotte Harpur, Mark Carey and Laia Cervelló Herrero to reflect on the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Well the final has been played and Spain have won. Their 1-0 victory over the Lionesses sees La Roja go from entering the tournament with internal strife and acrimony, being humiliated 4-0 by Japan in the group stages; to winning the whole thing. As for England; they fell at the final hurdle. Producer: Steve Hankey Exec Producer: Abi...

Michelle Owen is joined by Michael Cox and Laia Cervelló Herrero to reflect on the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. In the third place play off, Sweden matched their achievement in 2019 by picking up the bronze medal at the expense of co-hosts Australia.   And tomorrow… England take on Spain.  The final will take place at Stadium Australia at 11am UK time. Producer: Steve Hankey Exec Producer: Abi Paterson Honorary Producer: Chloe the koala Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Michelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur, Mark Carey, Michael Cox and Chloe Morgan to reflect on the second semi-final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. England have made their first ever final after their victory over Australia at Stadium Australia in Sydney / Wangal. It will be the Lionesses who take on Spain to add a new name to the world cup trophy.  The final will take place at Stadium Australia on Saturday 20th August. Producer: Steve Hankey Exec Producer: Abi Paterson Honorary...

Michelle Owen is joined by Jay Harris, Michael Cox and Laia Cervelló Herrero to reflect on the first semi-final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Sweden, beaten finalists in 2003 and serial semi-finalists, took on last four debutants Spain and it was the Spanish who triumphed to reach their first ever Women’s World Cup final. The Athletic’s Laia Cervelló Herrero was at Eden Park in Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau and told us what she thought just after the final whistle was blown. So Spain are...

Abi Paterson is joined by Michael Cox and Harriet Drudge at Stadium Australia in Sydney / Wangal to reflect on the twenty-fourth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Up in the stands, Abi and Michael reflect on England’s 2-1 victory over Colombia which saw The Lionesses through to the semi finals.  We then descend depths of the stadium where Harriet Drudge catches up with England forward Bethany England. Australia booked their place in the semi-finals alongside England earlier today....

Michelle Owen is joined by Mark Carey and Tamerra Griffin to reflect on the twenty-third day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Japan had won hearts and minds with their adaptable, swash-buckling style to be the surprise package of this tournament. But their run has been ended by the tournament nous of serial semi-finalists Sweden. Spain continued their chaotic course through this tournament by knocking out The Netherlands to advance to their first ever Women’s World Cup...

Michelle Owen is joined by Mark Carey, Jay Harris and Michael Cox to reflect on the twentieth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Colombia reached their first ever Women’s World Cup by beating Jamaica 1-0 to set up a quarter final against England.  And France swatted Morocco aside 4-0 to complete the quarter final line up. Michael Cox was at the Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide / Tarntanya and told us what he thought just after the final whistle. Plus we look ahead to the Quarterfinals,...

Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur join Michelle Owen to reflect back on what was a nervy night in Brisbane after England and Nigeria went all the way to penalties with the Lionesses scraping through to the quarter finals. Harriet Drudge brings the story from Australia besting Denmark too. And we look ahead to tomorrow's final round of 16 matches with Jamaica taking on Colombia and France facing Morocco. Producer: Steve Hankey Exec Producer: Abi Paterson Honorary Producer: Chloe/ Kayla the...

Michelle Owen and Chloe Morgan reflect on a dramatic exit for the US Women's Team. Beaten on penalties by Sweden, it's the first time the USWNT have failed to reach the World Cup semi-final stage. South Africa lost 2-0 to the Netherlands in the day's early kick-off but, as reporter Harriet Drudge tells us, the scoreline didn't quite tell the whole story. Tomorrow sees Denmark play hosts Australia while England's Lionesses take on Nigeria's Super Falcons. Might Sam Kerr and Keira Walsh make...

Michelle Owen is joined by Harriet Drudge, Steph Yang and Michael Cox to reflect on the seventeenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Spain put a shaky end to their group stage behind them to thrash Switzerland 5-1 and book their place in the last eight. The Athletic’s Laia Cervello Herrero was at Eden Park in Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau and sent us her thoughts just after the final whistle. Japan continued their impressive form in this Women’s World Cup, putting in another statement...

Michelle Owen is joined by Tamerra Griffin and Harriet Drudge to reflect on the fifteenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Germany are the latest and biggest shock exit from this World Cup of the completely unexpected.  The two time world champions, who were ranked second in the world going into this World Cup, could only draw with South Korea which saw Morocco and Colombia progress from Group H. The Athletic's Chloe Morgan was inside Brisbane stadium and here are her thoughts after...

Michelle Owen is joined by Jack Lang and Nick Miller to reflect on the fourteenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Jamaica make the knockout stages for the first time ever at the expense of Brazil in yet another earth shattering shock in this Women’s World Cup. The Reggae Girlz were joined by France in qualifying out of group F.  England are still basking in their 6-1 win over China which saw them top Group D and secure a last 16 tie against Nigeria. The Athletic’s Jacob Whitehead...

Michelle Owen is joined by The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur and Mark Carey to reflect on the thirteenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.  The Lionesses came to life with a new system and world class performance from Lauren James who scored two and assisted three as England ran out 6-1 winners against China. Two Pernille Harder goals were enough to seal Denmark's place in the knockouts where they will face hosts Australia. The Ahletic's Meg Linehan drops in to give her thoughts on the US...

Michelle Owen is joined by Caoimhe O’Neill and Nick Miller to reflect on the twelfth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Group B came to an end today with Australia and Nigeria going through at the expense of Canada. England will play one of Australia and Nigeria in the Last 16, if they qualify from Group D. The Athletic’s Chloe Morgan gives us the latest from The Lioness camp ahead of their final game against China tomorrow. Japan put four past Spain to qualify top of Group C with a...

Michelle Owen is joined by Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang to reflect on the eleventh day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Colombia produced the shock of the tournament so far, beating one of the favourites Germany 2-1 in the final minutes of stoppage time. Group A came to an end today with Switzerland and Norway going through at the expense of co-hosts New Zealand the final round of group fixtures. And Morocco got their first even win at a Women’s World Cup by defeating South Korea...

Michelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur and Harriet Drudge to reflect on the tenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. We begin today’s episode with an update on the Lionesses, specifically news on the fitness of midfielder Keira Walsh. The Athletic’s Jacob Whitehead brings us the latest news. Title contenders France and Brazil took each other on in Group F with the French taking all three points near the end. Sweden put five past Italy, including multiple headers from golden boot...

Michelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur, Duncan Alexander, and Michael Cox to bring you the very latest news on day nine of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. England followed up their 1-0 win over Haiti by repeating the same scoreline against Denmark, but the game was overshadowed by a serious-looking knee injury to midfield fulcrum Keira Walsh. Also in Group D, a Wang Shuang penalty was enough to see China beat Haiti, and the Group G match between Argentina and South Africa ended 2-2,...

Michelle Owen is joined by Caoimhe O’Neill and Chloe Morgan to reflect on the eighth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Nigeria shocked Australia by coming from behind to win 3-2 and blow Group B wide open.  The first game of the day saw the USA and The Netherlands draw 1-1 in Wellington /Te Whanganui-a-Tara in Group E. The Athletic’s Meg Linehan shared her thoughts after the match. Portugal scored their first ever goals in a Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 win over Vietnam.  This...