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Manchester City and England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley opens up about her injury nightmare, and USA World Cup winner Tobin Heath reveals her hopes for the future of the women’s game. We also hear from Angel City founder and president Julie Urhman on her ambitions for the new LA-based team which is being backed by Serena Williams and actress Natalie Portman. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Pete Graves and Dharmesh Sheth are joined by Spanish football expert Terry Gibson to discuss Gareth Bale's return to Tottenham on loan from Real Madrid (4:25). Terry also runs the rule over Spurs’ other newest signing Sergio Reguilon and explains what he will bring to the side (17:55). Terry gives an insight into the journey of midfielder Thiago Alcantara from the youth ranks at Barcelona, ahead of his move from Bayern Munich to Liverpool (23:20). The impact Thiago’s arrival could have on Georginio Wijnaldum is assessed while Terry questions Barcelona’s interest in the midfielder (31:00). Dharmesh gives an update on Arsenal's transfer business and reveals how manager Mikel Arteta convinced Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to stay at the club amid interest from two top European clubs (36:00). French football expert Jonathan Johnson returns to the show to profile one of Aston Villa's potential new signings, while Dharmesh gives us an update on their transfer activity after another busy week in the window (44:45). Jonathan talks about the futures of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe at Paris Saint-Germain (54:00). The panel take a look at how negotiations are progressing with Leicester and Roma over forward Cengiz Under ahead of a potential loan move (57:25). There’s also news from a host of clubs, including West Ham, Burnley, Sheffield United, Crystal Palace and more, as well as Pete's final thought, this week on Gareth Bale (58:37). Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Host Mark Chapman & The Athletic's David Ornstein discuss West Ham’s determination to keep hold of Declan Rice and the new faces they are chasing in the transfer market. David also reveals how Spurs snubbed full-back Danny Rose. Everton writer Greg O’Keefe explains how James Rodriguez ended up in the Premier League and shares what he knows about other possible Carlo Ancelotti signings. And The Athletic’s Sarah Shephard assess the possible impact of some of the biggest names in the game joining Women’s Super League clubs including US superstar Alex Morgan. To read all the articles we discuss on today’s podcast in full simply head to www.theathletic.com/ornsteinandchapman to sign up for just £1 a month And subscribers to The Athletic can submit questions to David in the comments section of his weekly column by using the hashtag #AskOrnstein and he’ll pick his favourites for his YouTube show. Make sure to subscribe to the Tifo Podcast YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Faye Carruthers is joined in studio by former Liverpool forwars Courtney Sweetman-Kirk and the Telegraphs Molly McElwee to review the latest round of WSL action and discuss the impending arrival of Alex Morgan to Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musa and Ryan go through the opening round of Premier League fixtures, including Liverpool’s wild 4-3 win over Leeds at Anfield, where Marcelo Bielsa went head-to-head with Jürgen Klopp (02.56). They also chat about Arsenal’s win over Fulham (13.12), including some early sartorial talk thanks to Scott Parker (21.11); two great goals for Dijon and Huesca (24.49); a new-look Everton defeating Spurs (26.18); Chelsea opening the season with three points at Brighton (29.26); and a first glimpse at Kai Havertz and Timo Werner in the Premier League. They close by discussing three English-born players netting for Dortmund in the German Cup (37.51), Marseille's victory in a fiery Le Classique (41.03), and goals galore in the WSL (50.03). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One through forty. Pure science. From Christian Mate Pulisic to Shaquell Kwame Moore. Sprinkled with discussion of our centerback situation (an embarrassment of riches when it comes to average centerbacks), why it doesn’t make sense to play 3 at the back, Gio Reyna’s role, Jordan Morris’s role, and much, much more.

Former England and Manchester United goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain opens up about motherhood, retirement and discusses the quality of goalkeeping within the women’s game. We are also joined by former Chelsea and England midfielder Katie Chapman who reflects on the challenges she faced balancing motherhood with her career. Plus we round-up all the transfer news from an exciting window for the WSL. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

NWSL analyst for CBS Sports and co-host of the South Side Trap Podcast Sandra Herrera joins us today to talk all things NWSL Fall Series and what the future holds for Utah Royals FC and their ousted owner Dell Loy Hansen. We also discuss the ongoing drama of Lionel Messi in Barcelona. He looks like he will be staying at the Camp Nou for another season, but at what cost?!? Sponsor: Cityzens Giving For Recovery An NYCFC Virtual Fundraiser Hosted By The Cooligans! Tickets & Info Here: https://events.handbid.com/auctions/an-evening-with-nycfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode we're jumping back into some coverage of the Chelsea Women's team! With the help of The Daily Telegraph's Katie Whyatt we talked all the things coverage for the Women's opening match draw away at United! Let us know what you thought about the pod, including its many talking points, at our vast selection of social medias below! You can also find us in our Patreon member exclusive discord for chatting all things Chelsea all the time, feel free to reach out for help getting there! As always, be sure to KTBFFH. Follow Katie! Katie Whyatt's Twitter @KatieWhyatt - https://twitter.com/katiewhyatt Katie's Telegraph Work - www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/katie-whyatt Follow London is Blue, Get in Touch! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/33ZRQ0P ⚽️ Player Interviews – http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/londonbluepod 🍎 Apple Podcasts – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565?mt=2 🟢 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5I0NZIy6hdFWj6oRtpL8qI Brandon: https://twitter.com/bbbusbee Dan: https://twitter.com/dandormer Nick: https://twitter.com/nickverlaney 📧 Email us at [email protected] 🎧 Edited by Jake Perkins: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahludicrous This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/londonbluepod/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Faye Carruthers is joined in studio by West Ham manager Matt Beard and sports rider Flo Lloyd Huges to review the first weekend of WSL action! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musa and Ryan reflect on Lionel Messi staying at Barcelona, the interview with Goal, and what it may mean for the season ahead (6:27). They then discuss Kai Havertz joining Chelsea (34:27) and Donny van de Beek joining Manchester United (41:50) and how they will fit in at their respective new clubs. There’s also a lot of praise for Ansu Fati’s Nations League performances (44:20) and questions about whether the tournament should be taking place at all during a pandemic (48:28) Finally, they finish with a quick round-up of the opening FAWSL weekend, including Vivianne Miedema’s angry goal (52:42). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear from World Cup winner Rose Lavelle on her move to Manchester City, while Chelsea and England forward Fran Kirby reflects on a difficult period out of the game. Plus former England international Sue Smith assesses the main title contenders ahead of the new WSL season. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Faye Carruthers previews the upcoming Women's Super League season - alongside former Chelsea and West Ham winger Clare Rafferty, plus The Times' sports writer Molly Hudson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A quick run through McKennie's incredible transfer news, Weah's return from injury, and the ongoing MLS youth bonanza, plus we covered some patron questions. We recorded the afternoon before Wednesday's MLS matches so didn't get to talk about those games.

We've had Day 2 of the new season (PSG notwithstanding) and roll into the first international break this weekend as France play Sweden and Croatia, but OL have also finally put an end to last season with their win in the Women's Champions League. Kris, Jez and Phil try to work out what day it actually is.

Rejoice at the prospect of a brand new Football Ramble for your listening pleasure! This time around Kate, Pete and Luke are the triumvirate primed and ready to deliver some more red hot football chat to your ears and hearts. So strap yourselves in and get ready! On today's show, we ruminate on the addition of Jack Grealish to the England squad ahead of the Three Lions' upcoming fixtures. We then marvel at just how good Lyon are after they lifted the Women's Champions League for the fifth time in a row. And we also find the time to talk Lionel Messi, Tom Hardy and Jose Mourinho. Got a suggestion for a new question on tomorrow's edition of The Topics? Email [email protected] or tweet us using #RambleTopics ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we're back to reviewing matches! This time we're talking all things from the Chelsea Women's Community Shield final, and the first preseason game for the men against Brighton! Let us know what you thought about the pod, including its many talking points, at our vast selection of social medias below! You can also find us in our Patreon member exclusive discord for chatting all things Chelsea all the time, feel free to reach out for help getting there! As always, be sure to KTBFFH. Follow London is Blue, Get in Touch! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/33ZRQ0P ⚽️ Player Interviews – http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/londonbluepod 🍎 Apple Podcasts – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565?mt=2 🟢 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5I0NZIy6hdFWj6oRtpL8qI Brandon: https://twitter.com/bbbusbee Dan: https://twitter.com/dandormer Nick: https://twitter.com/nickverlaney 📧 Email us at [email protected] 🎧 Edited by Jake Perkins: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahludicrous This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/londonbluepod/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lionel Messi handed in a transfer request at the Camp Nou. Is he Manchester City bound? Has he burnt all bridges with Barca?England’s squad was announced amid a backdrop of Harry Maguire’s arrest in Greece. But will Gareth Southgate ever pick Jack Grealish?Chelsea’s spending spree continues apace with Havertz still to come. Eze, Doherty and Rodrigo represent some of the week’s tasty signings. Are Van De Beek and James Rodriguez soon to follow?Arsenal claim the curtain-raising silverware at Wembley as Aubameyang shows his worth against a Liverpool midfield crying out for Thiago.And Chelsea Women claim the Community Shield despite Sam Kerr doing her Fernando Torres impression.RUNNING ORDER• PART 1: Arsenal win the men’s Community Shield (01m 00s)• PART 2: Chelsea win the women’s Community Shield, with Katie Whyatt (14m 00s)• PART 3: Messi divorce from Barcelona, with Alvaro Romeo (22m 00s)• PART 4a: Transfer tittle tattle, as Chelsea launch into spending spree (33m 30s)• PART 4b: Maguire, Grealish and Southgate’s England squad (48m 00s)• PART 5: The odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (55m 30s)• PART 6: Mourinho - documentary superstar (57m 00s)GET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/totallyfootballshow/)• find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow (http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by Paddy Power - home of the Money Back Special (http://www.paddypower.com/) READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE:• check out thetotallyfootballshow.com (http://thetotallyfootballshow.com/) . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jess Creighton is joined by Chelsea and England forward Beth England to look ahead to the Community Shield against Manchester City and the start of the new WSL season. Former England forward Lianne Sanderson also joins the discussion on the impact of high profile international stars joining the WSL and the art of finishing. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Musa and Ryan reflect on the news that Lionel Messi has notified Barcelona of his wish to leave the club and the circumstances that led to this point, including the conflicting philosophies surrounding the club (04:02). They also speculate about where Messi might land, or whether he will leave at all. They then look back at this week’s Women’s Champions League semifinals, which saw Wolfsburg and Lyon remain undefeated and progress to Sunday’s final (26:46). Then they open the mailbag to answer questions on statement signings made by clubs promoted into the Premier League (37:01) and which current coach would improve the side they manage if they were in it as a player at the peak of their career (41:06), and they finish by mapping out their dream careers had they been professional footballers (45:06). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexi and Mosse unpack Bayern’s win against PSG in the Champions League final, including Neymar’s disappointing outing (06:25) and an unforgettable moment for Alphonso Davies (23:08). Then, the guys discuss Concacaf’s World Cup qualifying draw and what it means for the USMNT (32:20). Also, another loss in El Trafico for LAFC, USMNT’s roster composition and the USWNT’s overseas exodus are looked at in #AskAlexi (48:20). Finally, Alexi caps the show with some words of wisdom as school years begin around the U.S. (1:11:18) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musa and Ryan discuss Sunday’s Champions League final, which saw Bayern defeat PSG 1-0 to clinch their sixth European Cup and the second treble in their history (04:54). The guys heap praise on a number of Bayern players, including Thiago, and discuss the attributes that make him such a wonderful midfielder (11:18). There’s also discussion about the amazing job that Bayern coach Hansi Flick has done since taking over in 2019, when they were fourth in the Bundesliga and a long way off from looking like the side they are now (27:17). The pair discuss the Women’s Champions League, which also returned last weekend and saw Wolfsburg, Barcelona, Lyon, and PSG progress (32:21), and then finish up by looking back at Friday’s brilliant Europa League final in which Sevilla clinched the trophy for the sixth time (44:02). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jessica Creighton is joined by Sue Smith for a Champions League special of the Women's Football Show. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Serge Gnabry and Robert Lewandowski ended Lyon’s Champions League dream last night, despite the Ligue Un side having plenty of chances! We rue those misses on today’s episode of the Football Ramble. Next, Kate, Vish and Jim look at developments in the women’s game, as Dutch legend Sarina Wiegman becomes the next England head coach and USWNT’s Rose Lavelle joins Man City. There’s even time for some gloriously bizarre transfer rumours – Michael Keane to Barcelona, anyone? ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode it's a Manager Special as the panel discuss the appointment of Sarina Wiegman and the legacy left behind for women's football by Phil Neville. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Lyon upset Man City with a 3-1 win in Lisbon to become the 2nd French team to progress to the semi-finals. Julien Laurens tells us about a manager rebuilding his reputation and a club run the right way.But what about City after a familiar tale of VAR and Pep overthinking his tactics? Where next for Guardiola, who is failing to do what he was brought in to do.Colin Millar joins us to discuss Man United’s Europa League opponents. Are Sevilla in better shape than knackered United?And Katie Whyatt fills us in on England’s new manager Sarina Wiegman. Will history judge Phil Neville too harshly?RUNNING ORDER• PART 1a: Man City 1-3 Lyon (01m 00s)• PART 1b: Julien Laurens with the Lyon view (07m 30s)• PART 1c: The Pep post-mortem (14m 00s)• PART 2: Man Utd v Sevilla preview with Colin Millar (26m 30s)• PART 3: The odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (36m 30s)• PART 4: England appoint Wiegman with Katie Whyatt (37m 30s)GET IN TOUCH:• follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/totallyfootballshow/)• find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow (http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by Paddy Power - home of the Money Back Special (http://www.paddypower.com/) READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE:• check out thetotallyfootballshow.com (http://thetotallyfootballshow.com/) . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode Jessica Creighton is joined by Rachel Daly, Manchester United manager Casey Stoney discussing Pre season, Scotland international Joelle Murray. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

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

Jessica Creighton is joined by Sue Smith on The Women's Football Show that focuses this week on the US National team. They speak to US footballing legend Brandi Chastain as well as current player and World Cup winner Tobin Heath on their experiences and careers. They are also joined by Graeme Abel, the head coach of Oregon Soccer, as well as the England Senior Women's Physical Performance Manager, Dawn Scott. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Among a slew of MLS action this week, we turn some of our attention to NWSL where a somewhat unlikely champion was crowned. We break down all the knockout stage games and the major story lines from Chill Socce... I mean MLS Is Back. We talk about Hasal's nervy debut with the Whitecaps, the sleepy Sounders, and a few surprises that truly we could not have predicted.

We dive deep (and occasionally not-so-deep) on 14 USMNT-eligible players who’ve been busy at Disney World over the past month.

The NWSL Challenge Cup Championship MVP Shea Groom joins us today! Fresh off the Houston Dash victory in the NWSL Challenge Cup, Shea hopped off the private jet, Budweiser in hand, and called in to the show! We are huge fans of Shea, so it was an honor to talk to the champ about her journeywoman career in NWSL, lighting it up at the Challenge Cup, and the time Carli Lloyd broke her rib. Sponsors: On The Volley Apparel: Get all your Cooligans merch at onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans Gully Squad: If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do that by joining Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com and click on the menu to join. Get access to the Gully Squad slack channel + exclusive content + the official Cooligans pin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sounders are officially out of the MLS Is Back Tournament, but Winging It With Zak And Brad is back and ready to recap all the action in Orlando. Today's guest is none other than OL Reign's own Sofia Huerta, who discusses the many transitions in her pro career, from playing for different NWSL squads to her switch from Mexico to the US Women's national team. Brad and Steve close the pod with a few final thoughts on the tourney, and look ahead to what the potential remainder of the season c...

Alexi and Mosse dive in on the MLS is Back knockout rounds (07:09), including Diego Rossi’s impact with LAFC. Then, the guys break down NWSL’s Challenge Cup (32:08), a new World Cup qualifying format for CONCACAF, (35:44), the EPL’s season-ender (44:35) and Kylian Mbappe’s injury (1:06:40) Also, Christian Pulisic’s season, Darlington Nagbe’s future and branding an MLS expansion club are looked at in #AskAlexi (1:11:04). Finally, Alexi caps the show with a look at MLS’s responsibility to American players (1:22:35) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary is joined by Brighton and Hove Albion manager Hope Powell. She was the coach of the England women's national football team and the Great Britain women's Olympic football team until August 2013. In this interview, she shares her thoughts about the advances in the women's game at the professional level and how this has impacted staffing and creating an elite environment. We are excited to team up with Duktig Brand for this interview. Duktig Brand offers a variety of soccer-specific waterproof notebooks, planners and accessories for coaches and players. Started by two professional players and coaches, Duktig Brand strives to create tools that are simple and well-designed. Head over to https://www.duktigbrand.com/ and use the discount code MSC for 10% off your order.

The Premier League season wrapped up this weekend, almost a full year after it began. Musa and Ryan do an extended round-up of the key last matchday fixtures, including Watford’s relegation after defeat to Arsenal (06:40) and Bournemouth’s joining them despite beating Everton at Goodison Park (13:15). Aston Villa’s draw away at West Ham was enough to keep them up, and there’s talk about Jack Grealish’s potential future (16:59). Manchester United beat Leicester to secure Champions League football next season, and there is analysis on the jobs that Brendan Rodgers and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer have done at their respective clubs (19:30), as well as the job Frank Lampard has done at Chelsea, who will also be in Europe’s premier competition next season (31:51). There’s also chat about Manchester City, Liverpool, Jordan Henderson’s Football Writers’ Player of the Year award (39:10), Houston Dash’s first trophy in the NWSL Challenge Cup (49:40), and Juventus securing a ninth straight Scudetto (57:32), plus much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jess Creighton is joined by Wales manager Jayne Ludlow and former England international Sue Smith to look ahead to the resumption of Wales’ Euro 2021 qualifying campaign. The panel also discuss whether the next England manager should be a woman, and the news that Serena Williams will help to fund a new LA-based women’s football team. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Today we recap El Trafico in Orlando! LAFC defeated LA Galaxy again very convincingly. We talk about what the Galaxy need to do to fix this mess. We also recap some of the matches from the NWSL Challenge Cup. Then we talk to Ashley Sanchez, star rookie for the Washington Spirit. We discuss the heartbreak of getting knocked out of the tournament in penalties and we her plans are for the future during this lockdown. Sponsors: On The Volley Apparel: Get all your Cooligans merch at onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans Gully Squad: If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do that by joining Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com and click on the menu to join. Get access to the Gully Squad slack channel + exclusive content + the official Cooligans pin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A center forward who drops deep to pick up the ball, wingers tucked into the channels, fullbacks bombing past them wide, two true box-to-box center mids and of course the deep-lying center mid distributor concept. If the Costa Rica friendly is any indication, this is what we’ll see in the next meaningful USMNT match. We make a starting XI and try to sketch out the depth chart.

Musa and Ryan reflect on the FA Cup semifinals, which saw Chelsea and Arsenal progress to the final and highlighted potential problems within the two Manchester clubs (05:50). In the US, the NWSL was full of shocks as the top four seeds all exited the competition and Britt Eckerstrom stole the show (22:35), plus Ryan shares his love of the numerous novelty Twitter accounts that have sprung up around the tournament. The MLS was also wild, with goals, sendoffs, and plenty of VAR drama, much like La Liga’s final day, which saw Leganés relegated, two legends leave, and Villarreal and Granada seal their first ever European spot (32:00). Finally, they touch on Bielsa’s Leeds United getting promoted to the Premier League, Nigel Pearson’s sacking with two games left, and World Cup winner Andre Schürrle retiring at the age of 29 (42:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we catch you up on the NWSL Challenge Cup, which saw the defending champs easily picked off by a struggling Portland Thorns. We also give you a breakdown of all the big games in MLS is Back, which saw red cards, golazos, and a lot of huffing and puffing. And an Adidas logo.

England and Manchester City midfielder Jill Scott joins Jess Creighton and Sue Smith on The Women’s Football Show and she speaks about her career so far and what her future plans are. The trio also speak to Liverpool captain Sophie Bradley-Auckland about her decision to put football on hold whilst she can run her family care home. There’s also a round-up of the action from the NWSL Challenge Cup in the US. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Soccer in America is happening right now with the NWSL Challenge Cup and the MLS is Back Tournament, even though it got off to a rocky start with a few teams having to withdraw from their respective tournaments. Both tournaments have been exciting though and we spend today's show talking about both with some incredible guests. NWSL Lead Reporter Marisa Pilla joins us to discuss the upcoming NWSL Challenge Cup Quarterfinals. Then we talk to Orlando City Designated Player Dom Dwyer from inside the bubble in Orlando. He talks about his new coach, the rivalry with Atlanta United, and how concerned he was about the injury to Inter Miami CB Andre Reyes. Sponsors: On The Volley Apparel: Get all your Cooligans merch at onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans Gully Squad: If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do that by joining Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com and click on the menu to join. Get access to the Gully Squad slack channel + exclusive content + the official Cooligans pin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a mailbag episode this time around, as Musa and Ryan let the questions guide them. They begin with Arsenal’s win over Liverpool (06:40) despite registering just three attempts on goal and a record-low possession total at home. They also discuss how the schedule is starting to take its toll on players, heap praise on the absent Jordan Henderson (12:32), and choose what players they would take from ’90s Arsenal and Manchester United teams onto today’s (14:23). Next, they host the first-ever ‘Stadio’ competition, in which they’ll be giving away a copy of Issue 2 of the brilliant Caricom Magazine, which contains an essay by Musa (20:11). Finally, they round up the latest from Portugal, Italy, and the U.S. (21:30) before moving on to discuss the Women’s Champions League (26:45), the USWNT players they’d like to see on European clubs (29:11), the rules they’d take from other sports into soccer, (32:24) and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary is joined by legendary UNC Chapel Hill Coach Anson Dorrance, to discuss the oldest argument in the game: which is more important, the players or the system. He may have won 21 national titles and a World Championship, but is still one of the most humble and funniest people that you will listen to. This podcast is brought to you again by SportsLab360, an outstanding platform designed to empower youth players to increase their Soccer IQ and allow coaches to guide player development outside of training. We have some exciting news on how you can claim a very special offer. Please check out their work at www.SportsLab360.com

This NEW Episode features English-born, U.S. based coach, Mark Carr, who is the current Head Coach at Oklahoma University and former U.S. U-20 Women's Head Coach. Mark joins SRUSA's Don Williams and Jon Maloney, to talk all about his career. He gives some top advice and much more. This episode is brought to you by Sports Recruiting USA, the College Soccer Recruiting Experts. You can connect with Mark on social media; Twitter https://twitter.com/MCarrSoccer Check out us on social media Facebook: www.facebook.com/sportsrecruitingusa Instagram: www.instagram.com/sportsrecruitingusa Twitter: www.twitter.com/sportrecruitusa

Gary is joined by manager of Chelsea Women FC, Emma Hayes. She discusses the following: - Her views on the role of data & analysis - Balancing family life - Challenges of Champions League football - Importance of effective daily processes - Differentiating yourself as a coach - Ways young coaches can get ahead And much more!! We are excited to team up with Duktig Brand for this interview. Duktig Brand offers a variety of soccer-specific waterproof notebooks, planners and accessories for coaches and players. Started by two professional players and coaches, Duktig Brand strives to create tools that are simple and well-designed. Head over to https://www.duktigbrand.com/ and use the discount code MSC for 10% off your order. Duktig Brand is a proud supporter of Modern Soccer Coach and the work Gary is doing to bring high-level coach education to all.

Crystal Palace goalkeeper Chloe Morgan reflects on her time at Tottenham, and discusses issues of diversity within the men and women’s games. England captain Steph Houghton opens up about her 2015 World Cup semi-final heartbreak, and Lewes manager Maggie Murphy discusses the future of the WSL. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

It was German Cup final weekend in Germany, so Musa and Ryan begin by discussing Wolfsburg and Bayern securing domestic doubles (02.00) and touch on the developments in German women's football for next season. They then move to the Premier League, with a big Southampton win over Manchester City yet again confirming the great job that Ralph Hasenhüttl is doing on England's south coast (15.27) and the differing trajectories for Liverpool and Spurs (19.00). After the break they touch on Manchester United looking extremely good and Mason Greenwood's potential (27.48), then reflect upon victories for Chelsea and Arsenal. There's Barcelona's win over Villarreal (33.49), Inter's slip-up at home to Bologna and the rest of Serie A (38.01), Ashley Sanchez with the highlight of the weekend's NWSL action and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jessica Creighton is joined by Sue Smith and Jessica Fishlock as they look back at their glittering careers, discuss the Black Lives Matter movement in football and a whole host of other topics. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]