Episodes
In this episode, weâre looking at the subject of online abuse and the impact it has on peopleâs lives. Â Â
Online abuse is an increasing issue in society, and in football. Weâre going to talk about the effect it has, the need for victims to be recognised and supported, how top players deal with this issue on a daily basis and why UEFA campaigns like #RealScars are vital to tackling this issue. Â
Joining us today are Birmingham City and Republic of Ireland forward, Lucy Quinn, former England...
Published 07/28/22
In this episode, weâre looking at the idea that footballers should stay out of politics. Weâre going to talk about the broad spectrum of issues that footballers use their platform for and how beneficial it is for the cause and the individual. Â
Joining us today is the most capped Welsh player of all time and OL Reign midfielder, Jess Fishlock and Linkopings FC and Sweden internationalist, Nilla Fischer alongside our host, Rocky Hehakaija. Â
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Published 06/30/22
In this episode, we talk about girls versus boys and the technical development of women and girls. We explore the use of matches against boys for preparation purposes and take a look at the dangerous narrative that spreads off the back of these matches and how womenâs football is deemed a joke after losing to young males in friendly matches. Weâll take a look at how womenâs and menâs football is compared and pinned against each other, especially in the media, and if this is really a fair...
Published 06/09/22
đ In this episode, recorded live in Turin, we take a look at the development of the womenâs game and ask whether or not season 2021/22 is a turning point â a moment in history that will influence the future of the womenâs game. Â
Host, Rocky Hehakaija is joined by Eintracht Frankfurt and Austria midfielder, Laura Feiersinger, Bayern Munich and Serbia striker, Jovana  Damnjanovic and digital content creator, Sam Miller. Â
This is the Football Podcast from WePlayStrong - where weâre gonna...
Published 06/02/22
In this episode, we talk about the LGBTQI+ community within the world of football and explore how couples are supported by their clubs, coaches and fans. This is the one where we 'love is love, even in football'.Â
Joining us today are Arsenal and Republic of Ireland forward, Katie McCabe, Aston Villa and Republic of Ireland midfielder, Ruesha Littlejohn and our host, Rocky Hehakaija.
This is the Football Podcast from WePlayStrong - where weâre gonna chat about some of the biggest challenges...
Published 04/28/22
In this episode, we discuss the pressures footballers face to lose weight, achieve a low body fat percentage and eating disorders. Football isnât always pretty. The photography we share is often one good pick out of what we perceive to be ten bad images. Weâre told to be a certain body fat, lift a certain weight and eat a certain diet. You do it to be the best of course, but what does this do to you mentally day to day and over time? We discuss the pressures footballers face to lose weight,...
Published 02/09/22
Brough to you LIVE from the House of WePlayStrong! This is the Football Podcast from WePlayStrong and this is the one where the UEFA Womenâs Champions League went next level! Today weâre chatting all things UEFA Womenâs Champions League with Wolfsburg and Netherlands star, Shanice van de Sanden, Bayern and Austrian striker, Sarah Zadrazil and Wolfsburg and Germany defender, Lena Oberdorf!
This is the Football Podcast from WePlayStrong - where we chat about some of the biggest challenges in...
Published 05/17/21
In this episode weâre going to take you on a journey in the world of menstrual cycles, stress incontinence and other topics in relation to performing as a female athlete. Because being a woman and being an athlete can come with uncomfortable challenges. How can we create an environment where thereâs more research and openness about these challenges. This is the one where we shouldnât mention our periods and pee.
Joining us today is Man City and England defender Lucy Bronze, PSG and Denmark...
Published 03/04/21
The countdown until the UEFA Womenâs Euro 2022 has begun, so itâs the perfect time for a special podcast episode looking ahead to what will be a record breaking tournament next summer! Listen in as weâre joined by UEFAâs Chief of Womenâs Football: Nadine Kessler, Dutch goal scoring machine, Vivianne Miedema, and Danish superstar Pernille Harder. Weâll also have two Lionesses, Fran Kirby and Keira Walsh, on this unmissable episode.
This is the Football Podcast from WePlayStrong - where we...
Published 02/21/21
Itâs time to talk about, maybe the most debated topic in womenâs football, equality. When the topic equal pay is raised it often leads to heated discussions between two camps. One camp, the faithful supporters and athletes, who understand the level of sacrifice and effort female athletes have to put into their sport, often with more obstacles in their way than their male counterparts. But not only that, they also understand that it takes investments to elevate the game. The other camp sits on...
Published 01/28/21
We talk about sexism against women, online trolling and supporting mental health. Joining us today is West Ham and France midfielder Kenza Dali, Wolfsburg and Netherlands forward Shanice van de Sanden and our host, Rocky Hehakaija.
This is the Football Podcast from WePlayStrong - where weâre gonna chat about some of the biggest challenges in the game with some of the biggest stars in the game.
Published 12/04/20
We break down stereotypes and we get into the ongoing debate of goalkeepers, pitch size, goal size, ball size, anything with sizing and womenâs football. Joining us today is Worldâs best goalkeeper in 2019 Sari van Veenendaal, Wolfsburg and Netherlands forward Shanice van de Sanden, Denmark and PSG forward Nadia Nadim and our host, Rocky Hehakaija.
This is the Football Podcast from WePlayStrong - where weâre gonna chat about some of the biggest challenges in the game with some of the biggest...
Published 12/04/20
We talk about the evolution of Womenâs football in a crowded sports landscape. Joining us today is US Soccer star Megan Rapinoe, Denmark and PSG forward Nadia Nadim, Wolfsburg and Netherlands forward Shanice van de Sanden and our host, Rocky Hehakaija!
This is the Football Podcast from WePlayStrong - where weâre gonna chat about some of the biggest challenges in the game with some of the biggest stars in the game.
Published 12/04/20
COMING SOON - the first ever UEFA womenâs football podcast brought to you by Rocky Hehakaija, Shanice van de Sanden and Nadia Nadim. Weâre gonna chat about some of the biggest challenges in the game with some of the biggest stars in the game. Welcome to the Football Podcast by WePlayStrong.
Published 11/18/20