Pioneers

Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast hosted by Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper. In this second episode of a two-part special, we delve into the pivotal moments that lifted the 50-year ban on women's football in England. From the formation of the Women’s Football Association, to looking at the birth of the Lionesses and their first official international match. This episode looks at the pioneering women and their allies who revived the game in the 1960s, building grassroots clubs, fighting for recognition to pave the way for women’s football today. Tune in to hear all about the history of the women’s game. 00:00 The End of the Ban 00:28 Picking Up the Pieces: Women’s Football After the Ban 00:53 The 1960s Revival: Grassroots and New Teams 03:10 The Impact of England’s 1966 World Cup Win 07:54 Building a Movement: Key Figures and Early Clubs 10:56 Struggles for Facilities and Recognition 12:50 International Influence 21:22 The Formation of the Women’s Football Association 24:32 The FA’s Changing Attitude and Official Recognition 27:20 The First Women’s FA Cup and International Competitions 29:40 Tensions: Unofficial vs. Official Tournaments 36:52 The Lost Lionesses: Mexico 1971 and Unrecognised Pioneers 40:26 The First Official Lionesses Game: Scotland vs. England, 1972 45:44 Media Coverage and Social Attitudes 47:44 Timeline: From the First Match to Modern Success 50:08 Reflections: The Legacy of the Pioneers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is a dream come true for us. 2-Time USWNT World Cup Champion Michelle Akers joins us on the show today. We catch up with Michelle and find out what she's doing now. We learned she is now operating a horse rescue out of her farm in Georgia. We talk about how she paved the way for the current USWNT and so much more. Is there any more we even need to type in this description? We got to talk to the G.O.A.T. Hurry up and press play! If you'd like to support Michelle Akers Horse Rescue & Outreach, go to this link: https://www.michelleakers.org/michelle-akers-horse-rescue Sponsored By Heineken #CheersFromHome Tweet at @Heineken_US using #CheersFromHome and #Promo for a chance to win a Stadium In A Box packed with a real stadium seat! #NowYouCan #Ad NoPurNec 21+ Rules: http://HeinekenCheersFromHome.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we bring you a special podcast on the 'Pioneers of the Women's game'! Who was among the first to explore Women's football? Who helped develop the Women's game? And who still vouches for it today? Faye Carruthers is joined by the Lionesses record goalscorer Kelly Smith, and Founder of Tongue Tied management Jo Tongue, to discuss their careers, achievements, struggles and experiences throughout the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rog talks with USWNT legend and pioneer Briana Scurry about the 1999 World Cup Final penalty shoot, her role as change agent of the women's game and her legacy as an African American athlete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.