Upfront - A Women's Football Podcast

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Arsenal and Chelsea’s steely resolve, and more ACL pain Apr 25, 2023

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Despite early scares, Arsenal and Chelsea can be fairly happy with their Champions League semi-final performances against the big guns - can either side reach the final?

And, after a heartbreaking ACL injury for Leah Williamson, we discuss why these injuries are so depressingly common and where this leaves the Lionesses ahead of this summer’s World Cup.

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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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FA Cup heartbreak and Champions League previews! Apr 18, 2023

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We almost had a Brighton vs Aston Villa FA Cup final! So close, and yet one Sam Kerr leap too far.

Chloe and Rachel run the rule over two brilliant semi-finals, and speak with Alex Ibaceta for all the latest on Barcelona and Wolfsburg ahead of Arsenal and Chelsea’s Champions League showdowns.

Plus, which WSL player would you trust to redecorate your house? And, trust us, the girls’ football takeaway of choice will have you choking on your margherita...

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England’s tough test and what being a pro goalkeeper is really like Apr 11, 2023

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How about Mary Earps’ penalty shootout last week, eh! Fittingly, Chloe and Rachel are joined by another keeper this week to look back on it all: former Arsenal, London Bees and Brighton shot-stopper, Sophie Harris!

We reflect on what the Finalissima told us about the Lionesses in what was arguably their toughest test since the final of the Euros, while Sophie gives us the inside story at Brighton and their (third) managerial appointment of the season.

Plus, we take a deep dive into the world of professional goalkeepers – feat. initiations, the truth of the ‘loner’ stereotype, and how Sophie’s goalkeeper coach dad accidentally improved her competitors!

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BONUS: Why the Euros hasn’t increased engagement among teenage girls Apr 11, 2023

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Today marks the release of a special report exploring one, simple question: has the Lionesses’ win led to more inner-city teenage girls becoming more engaged with the women’s game? The answer is no.

In a fascinating conversation, Chloe and Rachel speak to the two people at the heart of the report to find out why.

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Katie McCabe’s resurrection, a ghost relegation and France’s redemption Apr 04, 2023

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After an incredible four days for Arsenal, Chloe and Rachel are here to figure out just how they did it! And how on earth Katie McCabe went from crutches on Wednesday to scoring a trademark banger on Sunday…

Elsewhere, Coventry United are relegated from the Championship - but why is no one talking about it?! And what does it say for the future of independent clubs? Plus, we’re joined by French football journalist Théo Troude for the (jubilant) reaction across the Channel to Hervé Renard’s appointment as France’s head coach!

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Man City rip up the script Mar 28, 2023

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Chloe and Rachel react to a barn-burning women’s football weekend alongside the Mail’s Women’s Football Correspondent, Kathryn Batte!

We figure out how Man City finally toppled Chelsea to blow the title race wide open – even while Rachel is still unsure about them! Kathryn also explains why Chelsea’s season could be about to unravel…

Plus, Matt Beard doesn’t want the Merseyside derby to become too tribal to avoid putting off families and younger fans. We put that take to the test!

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Aston Villa’s greatest night and Champions League previews! Mar 21, 2023

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We’re all Lewes, aren’t we?

Chloe and Rachel relive an FA Cup weekend that had the ultimate David vs Goliath encounter and a sensational night for Aston Villa! We also catch up with Goal’s women’s football correspondent and all-round European big brain Amee Ruszkai to preview two titanic clashes for Arsenal and Chelsea in the Champions League, featuring a Lioness in Bayern colours!

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BONUS: Looking ahead to the World Cup with Ireland’s Louise Quinn! Mar 17, 2023

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Rachel sits down for a special St Patrick’s Day interview with Birmingham City and Ireland defender Louise Quinn.

After qualifying for their first ever major women’s tournament, this Irish team have captured the nation’s imagination. Louise explains what the journey has been like from the very beginning – from heartbreak in 2008, to strike action in 2017 – and looks ahead to a historic summer.

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Spurs sack Skinner and Dagny Brynjarsdotir talks motherhood! Mar 14, 2023

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Pour one out for Chloe Morgan! Manchester United’s title credentials took a huge hit at the weekend against Chelsea, as they showed (once again) who’s boss. Chloe and Rachel react!

Elsewhere, Spurs have sacked Rehanne Skinner – but with no obvious replacement in tow. Chloe explains her sense of what’s going wrong at the club. Plus, ahead of Mother’s Day this weekend, we welcome West Ham and Iceland midfielder Dagny Brynjarsdotir! She reveals all about her experience of balancing motherhood with elite professional football.

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Arsenal lift the Conti Cup and two Brighton stars join us! Mar 07, 2023

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Arsenal finally turned up when they really needed to! Rachel and Chloe react to their imperious win over Chelsea, which posed a load of questions about Emma Hayes’ decisions in the Chelsea dugout. Is the WSL title at risk?

Also, to celebrate International Women’s Day, Rachel sat down with Brighton and Sweden stars Emma Kullberg and Julia Zigiotti to chat about using their platform to push for change and the strikes we've seen across international football in recent months.

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