Football Spotlight

This edition of the Women’s Football Podcast features interviews with Santa Clara University Head Coach Jerry Smith, who has produced a number of USWNT players in his 27 years at the college, and the recently retired Leslie Osborne, who hung up her boots after a wonderful career in the game last week. The show also discusses the troubles at Tyreso, as well as a look back at the recent Cyprus and Algarve Cups. All this, and the usual round up from Europe and other news making the headlines.

This edition of the Women’s Football Podcast features interviews with Santa Clara University Head Coach Jerry Smith, who has produced a number of USWNT players in his 27 years at the college, and the recently retired Leslie Osborne, who hung up her boots after a wonderful career in the game last week. The show also discusses the troubles at Tyreso, as well as a look back at the recent Cyprus and Algarve Cups. All this, and the usual round up from Europe and other news making the headlines.

Kieran is back behind the mic with Hamish after his break as the lads continue the discussion of overseas talent vs developing homegrown players. This time round, they are joined by Chelsea Ladies Manager, Emma Hayes. The pair also discuss the latest goings on in Germany and France, while Kieran speaks to 16-year-old Australian sensation, Beattie Goad, fresh from her W-League triumph with Melbourne Victory, and former Seattle Reign striker, Kristina Larsen, who is currently focused on a new venture.

Kieran is back behind the mic with Hamish after his break as the lads continue the discussion of overseas talent vs developing homegrown players. This time round, they are joined by Chelsea Ladies Manager, Emma Hayes. The pair also discuss the latest goings on in Germany and France, while Kieran speaks to 16-year-old Australian sensation, Beattie Goad, fresh from her W-League triumph with Melbourne Victory, and former Seattle Reign striker, Kristina Larsen, who is currently focused on a new venture.

Everton Ladies boss Andy Spence returns to the guest presenter hot seat and has his say the debate over foreign talent vs youth development in the WSL. We have the usual news from the FAWSL and the NWSL, and finally we have a Canadian on the show - only national team keeper Karina LeBlanc! Enjoy!

Everton Ladies boss Andy Spence returns to the guest presenter hot seat and has his say the debate over foreign talent vs youth development in the WSL. We have the usual news from the FAWSL and the NWSL, and finally we have a Canadian on the show - only national team keeper Karina LeBlanc! Enjoy!

On the latest show we have part two of Hamish’s chat with Washington Spirit GM and Head Coach, Mark Parsons, while Kieran attends the launch of Manchester City Women FC and speaks to Captain Steph Houghton and her deputy, Nicki Harding. We’re also joined by friend of the show Jess Fishlock, who talks in depth about her current stint in the W-League in Australia, Seattle Reign, and the imminent departure of Wales boss, Jarmo Matikainen. All this, plus a review of the latest transfers in the FA WSL and a look back at the match between the USWNT & Canada WNT.

On the latest show we have part two of Hamish’s chat with Washington Spirit GM and Head Coach, Mark Parsons, while Kieran attends the launch of Manchester City Women FC and speaks to Captain Steph Houghton and her deputy, Nicki Harding. We’re also joined by friend of the show Jess Fishlock, who talks in depth about her current stint in the W-League in Australia, Seattle Reign, and the imminent departure of Wales boss, Jarmo Matikainen. All this, plus a review of the latest transfers in the FA WSL and a look back at the match between the USWNT & Canada WNT.

Washington Spirit General Manager & Head Coach Mark Parsons talks to Hamish about the 2014 College draft, while Sydney FC's Jodie Taylor returns to speak about her impressive form in Australia. Finally, Kieran speaks to Arsenal Ladies manager Shelley Kerr about the changes at the club, while there's reaction from Lyon's shock defeat to PSG. This one's for Sam.

Washington Spirit General Manager & Head Coach Mark Parsons talks to Hamish about the 2014 College draft, while Sydney FC's Jodie Taylor returns to speak about her impressive form in Australia. Finally, Kieran speaks to Arsenal Ladies manager Shelley Kerr about the changes at the club, while there's reaction from Lyon's shock defeat to PSG. This one's for Sam.

Megan Rapinoe talks exclusively to the Women's Football Podcast about her reasons for leaving Lyon, while also discussing the exciting future with Seattle Reign.

Megan Rapinoe talks exclusively to the Women's Football Podcast about her reasons for leaving Lyon, while also discussing the exciting future with Seattle Reign.

Our opening podcast of 2014 has the second half of Alicia Ferguson's chat with Lisa DeVanna, an interview with Houston Dash President Chris Canetti and Chelsea Ladies' new defender Gilly Flaherty. Happy New Year!

Our opening podcast of 2014 has the second half of Alicia Ferguson's chat with Lisa DeVanna, an interview with Houston Dash President Chris Canetti and Chelsea Ladies' new defender Gilly Flaherty. Happy New Year!

An early Christmas present as Carly Telford talks about her move to Notts County, Ada Hegerberg returns to discuss Turbine Potsdam and Norway, and we sent Alicia Ferguson to speak to Lisa DeVanna. Enjoy!