The Offside Rule

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Spain and Sweden soar, Japan and Netherlands go home, and 'c' words Aug 11, 2023

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It’s your Women’s World Cup update from The Offside Rule as the first semi-finalists are confirmed.
Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are with Jade Moore, the WSL player who played in the last two World Cups for England.
Lucy Staniforth, a standby player for this England World Cup squad, joins us to preview England’s quarter-final against Colombia. And Alejandra Velasquez brings the Colombian perspective.
After Sweden knock out Japan, where it go wrong for the Japan team? Dan Orlowitz joins us from Tokyo.
And how did Spain beat 2019 finalists the Netherlands?
Plus, who will we pick as our Ones to Watch?
RUNNING ORDER
PART 1
Introduction (0.00)
PART 2
England v Colombia preview with Lucy Staniforth and Alejandra Velasquez (1.00)
PART 3
Japan 0 - 2 Sweden with Dan Orlowitz (15.00)
Spain 2 - 1 Netherlands (25.30)
PART 4
Ones to Watch predictions game (32.00)

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Colombia book England quarter-final, four for France, dream runs end for Jamaica and Morocco Aug 08, 2023

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The Offside Rule is here to update you on the Women's World Cup as England's quarter-final opponents are confirmed - Colombia.
Hayley McQueen is with two WSL and ex-England players Natasha Dowie and Jade Moore to discuss all that and more.
After Colombia made their first ever quarter-final, how did they undo Jamaica?
Now France have stormed into a quarter-final against Australia, which way will that one go?
And how will Morocco reflect on that debut World Cup campaign? Amine El Amri joins us to discuss.
Plus, who are our Ones to Watch for the quarter-finals?
RUNNING ORDER
PART 1
Intro (0.00)
PART 2
Jamaica 0 - 1 Colombia (1.00)
France 4 - 0 Morocco with Amine El Amri (13.00)
PART 3
Ones to Watch predictions game (28.30)

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England pass penalty test, James sees red and Kerr back Aug 07, 2023

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The Offside Rule has the latest from the Women’s World Cup after England survived penalties to reach the quarter-finals.
First up, we hear from England's Alex Greenwood and Nigeria's Toni Payne.
Lynsey Hooper, Helen Hardy and Jade Moore, the WSL midfielder with over 50 England caps, are here to react to the Lionesses' performance and more.
What did we think of Lauren James’ red card? And why didn’t England score in normal time?
After Sam Kerr made her first World Cup appearance we look at Australia’s performance against Denmark with Anna Harrington.
And who will we pick as our Ones to Watch?
RUNNING ORDER
PART 1
How are we feeling after England’s game? (0.00)
Reaction from England's Alex Greenwood and Nigeria’s Toni Payne (3.30)
PART 2
England 0 - 0 Nigeria (England win 4-2 on penalties) (4.30)
Australia 2 - 0 Denmark with Anna Harrington (23.30)
PART 3
Ones to Watch predictions game (30.30)

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USA Crash Out, Dutch Are Through And The Lionesses Prepare For The Super Falcons! Aug 06, 2023

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The Offside Rule brings you up to date with the latest from the Women’s World Cup and what a day it was.
USA’s dream of a 3 peat came crashing down as they lost on penalties to Sweden. We hear from the US stars including Megan Rapinoe, who missed from the spot on her final World Cup appearance, in the aftermath.
Kait Borsay is joined by Lynsey Hooper, Tash Dowie and Sara Ach to make sense of it, and ask what next for women’s football's most successful team.
We also look ahead to Monday’s clash between England vs Nigeria, hearing from Helen Hardy and African football expert Alasdair Howarth, and review the Netherlands’ 2-0 win over South Africa.
As if that wasn’t enough we of course catch you up with the latest from our ongoing One to Watch predictions game. Enjoy!
RUNNING ORDER
PART 1
Intro (0:00-1:30)
USA Team Reaction (01:34)
USA 0-0 Sweden (PENS) (05:36)
PART 2
Netherlands 2-0 South Africa (22:22)
England vs Nigeria Preview (26:50)
PART 3
Ones to Watch predictions game (45:50)

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Barry crockers for Norway and Switzerland, ten goals put Japan and Spain into quarters Aug 05, 2023

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The Offside Rule brings you the latest from the Women’s World Cup latest as the knockout rounds begin.
Kait Borsay is joined by Helen Hardy in Australia and Aston Villa manager Carla Ward to analyse the 10 goals of the day and more.
After Japan beat Norway to make the quarter-finals, will we see a change of manager for Norway and how do you stop Japan? Mia Eriksson joins us to discuss just that.
How did Spain turn things around to produce such a big win over Switzerland?
What formation does Carla think England should use against Nigeria?
And who will we pick as our Ones to Watch?
RUNNING ORDER
PART 1
FIFA’s impact on the women’s game (1.00)
PART 2
Japan 3 - 1 Norway with Mia Eriksson (6.00)
Spain 5 - 1 Switzerland (21.00)
PART 3
Quick thoughts on England v Nigeria (30.00)
Ones to Watch predictions game (31.30)

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Germany crash out, Morocco's fairytale debut and group stage awards Aug 03, 2023

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The Offside Rule brings you the latest from the Women’s World Cup as two-time champions Germany are knocked out by debutants Morocco.
Hayley McQueen makes her hosting debut at this World Cup, alongside Lynsey Hooper and the WSL's ex-England striker Natasha Dowie.
What more should Germany have done? How did Morocco pull off the win over Colombia? Nina Potzel joins us to make sense of the shock.
Plus look back at the group stages and pick our star player, best XI, goal of tournament and favourite to win. Do you agree with our choices?
And who goes into the knockout rounds leading our Ones to Watch prediction game?
RUNNING ORDER
PART 1
Shock all around (1.00)
PART 2
Korea Republic 1 -1 Germany (1.30)
Morocco 1 - 0 Colombia (9.00)
PART 3
Group stages awards (18.00)
PART 4
Ones to Watch predictions game (29.30)

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Marta bows out, Jamaica joy and South Africa stun Italy Aug 02, 2023

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The Offside Rule brings you the latest from the Women's World Cup after shock exits from Brazil and Italy.
Kait Borsay is with Lynsey Hooper and the WSL midfielder with over 50 England caps, Jade Moore, to figure out how Jamaica and South Africa pulled off the upsets.
After Jamaica knocked Marta out of the World Cup we catch up with ESPN reporter Alexis Nunes and Julia Belas.
How did South Africa get the better of Italy?
And who will we pick in our Ones to Watch prediction game?
RUNNING ORDER
PART 1
Introduction (1.00)
PART 2
Jamaica 0 - 0 Brazil with Alexis Nunes and Julia Belas (1.15)
Panama 3 - 6 France (17.30)
South Africa 3 - 2 Italy (21.30)
Argentina 0 - 2 Sweden (26.00)
PART 3
Ones to Watch prediction game (29.30)

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England's Lauren James effect, USA squeeze through and Dutch in seventh heaven Aug 01, 2023

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The Offside Rule brings you the latest from the Women’s World Cup as England make it to the knockout rounds in style.
Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are with WSL and ex-England striker Natasha Dowie to discuss England's big 6-1 win over China and more.
What makes Lauren James so good? And what did we think of England's new formation? Helen Hardy joins us from the Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide.
After the USA made it to the next round by the narrowest of margins against Portugal, Sara Ach joins us to see what’s going wrong.
As the Netherlands score seven against Vietnam, how scared should the other teams be?
And who’s leading the Ones to Watch prediction game?
RUNNING ORDER
PART 1
Intro including reaction from London watch party (0.00)
PART 2
China 1 - 6 England with Helen Hardy (1.30)
Haiti 0 - 2 Denmark (19.00)
Portugal 0 - 0 USA with Sara Ach (19.30)
Vietnam 0 - 7 Netherlands (27.30)
PART 3
Ones to Watch (30.30)

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England prepped, Canada out, four for Australia and Japan Jul 31, 2023

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The Offside Rule brings you the latest from the Women’s World Cup as England prepare for China.
Kait Borsay is with Helen Hardy and Aston Villa manager Carla Ward to figure out how England play without Keira Walsh and much more.
How can China threaten England? Paul Williams from The Asian Game podcast tells us more from Adelaide.
As Australia knock Canada out of the World Cup with a big win - would England rather face Nigeria or Australia if the Lionesses make it to the next round?
After Japan scored four against Spain, what’s making them so effective?
And who will we pick as our Ones to Watch?
RUNNING ORDER
PART 1
Intro (0.00)
PART 2
England v China preview with Paul Williams (2.00)
PART 3
Canada 0 - 4 Australia (14.00)
Ireland 0 - 0 Nigeria (21.00)
Japan 4 - 0 Spain (22.00)
Costa Rica 1 - 3 Zambia (28.00)
PART 4
Ones to Watch prediction game (28.30)

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Norway storm through, Colombia snatch victory, Benzina makes history Jul 30, 2023

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The Offside Rule brings you the latest from the Women’s World Cup as France beat Brazil to top the group.
Kait Borsay and Helen Hardy are with ex-England keeper Carly Telford for a chat about today's matches and preview Ireland's final game tomorrow with Manchester United defender Aoife Mannion.
Colombia won an epic World Cup match against Germany, stealing victory in the 97th minute of the match.
Norway have arrived with an emphatic 6-0 win that sees them through to the Round of 16.
Switzerland knock out co-host New Zealand. Have the co-hosts missed a big opportunity?
Nouhaila Benzina made history as the first player to wear a hijab at a World Cup. We chat to Shireen Ahmed who talks about the significance of the moment.
Manchester United defender Aoife Mannion joins us to preview Ireland's game tomorrow.
Plus, who’s winning our Ones to Watch game?
RUNNING ORDER
PART 1
Introduction (0:00)
PART 2
Germany 1 - 2 Colombia (2:15)
Norway 6 - 0 Philippines (09:30)
Switzerland 0 - 0 New Zealand (14:25)
Benzina (19:30)
PART 3
Ireland Preview with Aoife Mannion (25:45)
Ones to Watch game (34:00)

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