Upfront - A Women's Football Podcast

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Incredible Philippines scenes and who’s looked the best so far? Jul 25, 2023

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What a last few days! All the action has left Chloe and Rachel *seriously* delirious. Strap yourselves in for this one.

The girls jump on mic just after the Philippines picked up their first EVER World Cup win! Elsewhere, we wonder whether we witnessed the first ever ear to be caught offside, a Ballon d’Or winner gets the s***ts, and we have the crushing realisation that Colombia superstar Linda Caicedo has achieved more in 18 years than we will in our entire lives. Come join!

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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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The Lionesses struggle past Haiti Jul 22, 2023

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England get off to a winning start, but a pretty unconvincing one. So, what next?

Chloe and Rachel react to the Lionesses 1-0 victory over a fearless Haiti side and discuss what needs to change ahead of Denmark next week! Chloe also reveals all about her major Mary Earps hint in the last episode…

Plus, why this is turning into the summer of the underdog and Sophia Smith’s childhood diary literally comes true!

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The World Cup kicks off! Jul 20, 2023

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Chloe and Rachel relive Day 1 of the 2023 World Cup, where both hosts got off to the perfect start. We discuss Australia’s scrappy win over Rachel’s girls and the incredible support from the Green Army which even drowned out the home crowd!

Plus, why are Norway so bad?!

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World Cup Guide - Part 2: The USWNT goes for the three-peat, Marta’s last dance, and some continental outsiders Jul 19, 2023

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Chloe and Rachel are back with the second part of our bumper World Cup preview, ahead of the tournament’s opening matches TOMORROW!

If you’ve come for the headline acts, you’re in the right place. We’re talking the USWNT’s chances of a three-peat, while Brazilian football expert Júlia Belas Trindadejoins us to chat about Marta’s sixth and final World Cup. We also hear from Helene Altgelt, who covers the German national team, about what to expect from last year’s Euros finalists.

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World Cup Guide - Part 1: England’s chances, Ireland’s hopes, and can Sam Kerr lead the co-hosts to glory? Jul 18, 2023

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It’s FINALLY HERE! The World Cup starts on Thursday, and we’ve got all the info you need ahead of the biggest women’s football tournament in history.

Today, Chloe and Rachel look at England’s chances and whether they can find their attacking rhythm in time. We also check in on Ireland’s hopes, wonder if Sam Kerr can fire the Aussies to glory and assess the reigning Olympic champions Canada. Join us for part two tomorrow featuring the USWNT, Brazil and some European hopefuls!

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Carly Telford on Wiegman, Mary Earps’ story, and penalty psychology! Jul 12, 2023

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Carly has been to not one, not two, but THREE World Cups! So who better to tell us about how to prepare for a major tournament?

Chloe and Rachel sit down with Carly for a fascinating pod, where Carly reveals her formative conversation with Mary Earps, how England really prepare their goalkeepers for penalty shootouts, and why Sarina Wiegman is less of a harsh taskmaster than you might think!

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Should England be worried?! Jul 03, 2023

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Chloe and Rachel convene after England’s final game before the World Cup ends with no goals and A LOT of substitutions. But has the reaction been… a bit much?

We discuss recalibrated expectations, the backline conundrum, and The Lauren James Slot. Plus, Rachel gives us an Ireland update and we look into some astonishing developments for the Jamaica national team.

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“Expect the unexpected”: Haiti star Dani Etienne Jun 29, 2023

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Haiti’s opening game against England next month will be the country’s first match at a World Cup since 1974.

To find out more about the remarkable story of England’s opponents, Chloe sat down with one of its stars Dani Etienne – who also has a truly inspiring tale of her own to tell!

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Matildas legend Alicia Ferguson talks Australia Jun 27, 2023

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It’s our first Upfront Down Under! Rachel is in Sydney and she simply HAD to kick off by talking to an Aussie.

Fortunately, former Matildas midfielder Alicia Ferguson is about as Aussie as they come! Rachel quizzes her about the mood around the squad ahead of a huge month for women’s football, the Matildas’ transformation in recent years, and Ferguson’s own reflections on her international career, including one of the most infamous World Cup debuts ever back in 1999.

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We’re at St George’s Park! Jun 20, 2023

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A month out from the World Cup, Chloe and Rachel convene (on the stairs) at St George’s Park for a special Lionesses pod! They discuss their impressions of England’s very first open training session, wonder whether this squad is weaker than the team last summer, and settle the striker debate once and for all.

Plus, two HUGE exits from Manchester United leave Chloe in mourning and there’s news that Emma Hayes has planned for the next 300 years of Chelsea goalkeepers.

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