Acl Injuries

England may have thumped China 8-0 in a friendly, but should they really be playing this kind of fixture in the run up to a World Cup? Lianne Sanderson reflects on a huge win for the Lionesses with The Telegraph's Women's Football Writer Kathryn Batte. Plus, we're joined in studio by ACL specialist surgeon Andy Williams, who will delve into why there are so many ACL injuries in the women's game as well as discussing his experience treating Premier League players for the injury. And finally, Uma Gurav joins Lianne to delve into some of the biggest controversies in the women's game this week including the League Cup draw. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Chelsea deal Arsenal a decisive blow in the WSL, is this year’s title race running away from the Gunners? Lianne Sanderson is joined by former England and Liverpool striker Natasha Dowie to break down all that and more. They’ll reflect on all the WSL and Champions League action from last week and discuss the idea of using smaller goals in the women’s game. Plus, talkSPORT’s Uma Gurav brings you an exclusive investigation into what clubs are doing to support players who sustain ACL injuries - with some surprising revelations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams chat fall vibes, the recent USWNT camp, and Julie Ertz/Megan Rapinoe's last games with the US. Then, Portland Thorns and Canadian National Team's Janine Beckie joins the show to talk about the rise of ACL injuries in women's soccer, what needs to be done to fix it, and this year's World Cup from her perspective.

She’s back! Kristie Mewis joins sister Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams to chat World Cup, NWSL Challenge Cup, and whether Kristie deserves any royalties for “Having an OK time.” The three discuss the Champions League semis, the recent run of ACL injuries in women’s soccer, and the NWSL Challenge Cup (12:36). They also discuss Kristie’s career renaissance and what it would mean to make the USWNT World Cup roster (34:57). To wrap up, they play a game of “Big Sis/Lil Sis” to see which Mewis sister fits her sibling stereotype (49:33). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With an ever-growing prevalence of ACL injuries in women's football Kathleen, Karen & Emma are joined by Professor Joanne Parsons on this week's pod to break down her studies explaining just why women are systemically more susceptible and where changes can be made for the future. There's also a look at last night's 4-0 win against Morocco in Marbella and Kathleen gives us the low-down on The COYGIG Pod's big night out at The Digital Media Awards! **Make sure to listen to find out how you can win €1,000 for your local grassroots adult club!** Got a question for Kathleen, Karen & Emma? Email [email protected]! The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury FC, official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.