Upfront - A Women's Football Podcast

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England’s forward line, Germany’s odd situation, and USA’s next coach! Oct 30, 2023

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Chloe and Rachel bring you a tour of all the international action!

Sarina Wiegman continues her transformation from Consistency Queen to Surprise Queen as England complete part one of the Belgium double header – but is Alessia Russo struggling being the star striker? Fran Kirby’s return might well help!

Plus, the tiny violins are out for Luis Rubiales, Germany’s manager goes AWOL, and Canada announce that a true legend is bowing out from the international stage…

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Upfront is your definitive women's football podcast, the Lionesses and every team in the WSL – Arsenal, Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Brighton, Charlton Athletic, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Liverpool, London City Lionesses, Manchester City, Manchester United, Spurs, and West Ham United. We'll take you inside the biggest rivalries, like Arsenal vs Chelsea and Man City vs Manchester United. Subscribe for new podcasts every Tuesday throughout the season.

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Return of the Viv, diversity in the WSL, and the Champions League format Oct 24, 2023

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One of the WSL’s best ever players returned to the pitch on Sunday. No, it wasn’t Chloe Morgan – it was Viv Miedema!

Clo and Rach pick apart Spurs’ battering of Aston Villa and reflect on the continued fallout to Arsenal’s all-white squad photo. Plus, does the Champions League format need a shake up? Mark Skinner certainly thinks so! We give our thoughts on that, as well as our completely half-baked thoughts on what to call our Upfront Christmas special!

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Last minute drama in England and last day drama in the US! Oct 17, 2023

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Chloe and Rachel discuss Beth Mead’s dramatic comeback, why the Foxes continue to outsmart every rabbit in the WSL, and look forward to Mark Skinner dipping his hand into another tombola to pick his Manchester United team in Paris tomorrow!

Plus, US football journalist Megan Swanick joins us to talk you through a truly one-of-a-kind ‘Decision Day’ in the NWSL. Join us!

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An interview with Claire Bloomfield, Head of Women’s Football at the ECA Oct 12, 2023

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On today’s bonus episode, Chloe and Rachel are joined by Claire Bloomfield. She’s the Head of Women’s Football at the European Club Association, which has become a vital part of governance within the women’s game over the last few years!

Claire chats to us about their recent groundbreaking study into football boots and what can be done to improve accessibility and safety within the game. We also speak about the ECA’s role in structuring the season, how European competitions are looking to expand and what it’s like to be right at the heart of making decisions that affect the entire pyramid!

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Friday Night Lights and time-wasting delights Oct 10, 2023

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Loads more WSL action for us to get stuck into, after Arsenal and Man United played out a cracker under the Friday night lights, with orchestras and dramatic moments aplenty.

We also chat about the bizarre Alex Greenwood sending off in Man City’s draw with Chelsea and wonder if West Ham can make a play for best of the rest!

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Arsenal's worst possible start and Leicester leave the relegation group chat Oct 03, 2023

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We’re very comfortable with our title as “women’s football experts” but we have to admit that the opening weekend of the WSL made some of us look very stupid.

Today, Chloe and Rachel kick things off by giving credit to Liverpool for their surprise win in front of 54,000 fans at the Emirates. Plus, we celebrate the return of Fran Kirby in Chelsea’s win over Spurs and also officially remove Leicester from the WSL relegation group chat.

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The WSL returns! Sep 28, 2023

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Chloe and Rachel are back to preview the opening weekend of the WSL 2023/24 campaign and the season as a whole!

What lies in wait? Which players should we look out for? Expect flaming hot predictions about Arsenal, Brighton, Aston Villa and more – and be prepared, Chloe makes enemies with literally everyone.

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The Lionesses are back and Spain’s boycott ends Sep 26, 2023

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Before Thursday’s WSL preview, Chloe and Rachel discuss the first round of Nations League fixtures! Were England really as bad as everyone made out? Just HOW did Spain beat Sweden after the toxic whirlwind of the past week? And can Chloe pronounce Ellen DeGeneres’ name? Spoilers: no, with hilarious results.

We also pay tribute to Sheffield United’s history-maker, Maddy Cusack.

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Rubiales, Man United, and the Nations League Sep 19, 2023

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We’re back! And guess what? We’re diving headfirst into the chaos.

Chloe and Rachel discuss all the biggest stories since the end of the World Cup, including a summer of scandal that has overshadowed Spain’s winners. We speak to Spanish football journalist Semra Hunter to understand the latest.

Plus, we discuss our favourite transfers of the summer and discuss the inaugural Nations League. Is it worth it?

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The Lionesses fall at the last hurdle Aug 20, 2023

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In our final episode Down Under, Chloe and Rachel convene in the bowels of the Olympic Stadium in Sydney to discuss the 2023 World Cup final, where Spain carried home their first trophy. England, you were so close!

They discuss why England never quite got going - was it Sarina’s selections? - and finally reflect on their players of the tournament and favourite moments.

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