Upfront - A Women's Football Podcast

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Wembley roars again and World Cup crunch time Oct 11, 2022

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For the first time in five and a half years, England beat the USA on Friday night! But was it the game-changing victory it’s being made out to be?

Chloe and Rachel are joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss an enthralling game that leaves more questions than it does answers. Plus, Wales, Scotland and Ireland decide their World Cup fate tonight.

And while England and USA came together on Friday, Spanish football still struggles to find unity and could be about to spurn one of the greatest crop of women’s internationals ever seen. But, by the way… does anyone know if Alexia Putellas has a nan from Bolton?

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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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Cup chaos and a damning report from the NWSL Oct 04, 2022

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Chloe and Rachel are joined by a legend of the game on today's episode as we welcome former Chelsea, England and Team GB full-back, Claire Rafferty!

We discuss Conti Cup upsets galore and preview England's clash with the USA this weekend. We also look into the hugely damning report around sexual harassment and bullying in US women's soccer, with gross misconduct found across all levels of the game.

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Making History - Live from the North London derby Sep 29, 2022

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At last weekend's record-breaking North London derby, Rachel hosted an episode of Upfront alongside Arsenal FC and INMOTION in front of a live audience.

Join her as she sat down with Lucy Monkman - aka Monki - and Arsenal-mad content creator Bella Andrewartha to assess the state of women's football. We reminisce about an incredible summer and dig into ways we can capitalise on the unprecedented momentum now around the women's game without compromising its soul.

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Derbies deluxe and an unprecedented situation in Spain Sep 27, 2022

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After a few blockbuster WSL derbies this weekend, Chloe and Rachel pick through the highlights alongside Football Beyond Borders and Dulwich Hamlet’s own, Ceylon Andi Hickman!

We then look into the unprecedented - and alarming - situation over in Spain, where fifteen national team players have removed themselves from contention around the coach and team culture. Also, Ceylon gives us some more info about the amazing work that Football Beyond Borders are doing in the community.

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Upsets galore on the WSL’s opening weekend Sep 20, 2022

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Chloe and Rachel are joined by women’s football journalist Jessy Parker Humphreys to look back on the WSL’s opening weekend - and what a bloody weekend it was!

Liverpool proved how stubborn a test they’ll prove for the big dogs after beating Chelsea, while Arsenal and Man United impressed. Elsewhere, Man City’s loss to The Rachel Daly Experience bring more questions about the future of Gareth Taylor.

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Keira Walsh, Ireland’s moment, and racism in women’s football Sep 13, 2022

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There was no WSL this weekend, but Chloe, Rachel and former Spurs and Watford defender Renee Hector are here to get stuck into a whole host of stories!

They chew over what Keira Walsh’s transfer means for Man City's season, while Rachel tells us about the vibes in Ireland as they stand on the brink of the World Cup.

Renee also opens up about suffering racist abuse from a fellow player in 2019 and the support she needed back then that finally exists in the game today.

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Our bumper WSL season preview Sep 06, 2022

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The WSL is almost upon us! Chloe and Rachel are joined by Spurs legend Jenna Schillaci to provide your definitive lowdown on every club’s summer business and how things are going to shake out this season.

Can anyone break Chelsea’s monopoly? Why will this season see the WSL’s tightest ever relegation battle? And who are the hidden gems you should be looking out for this weekend? We plant our flagpoles in the sand on all that and loads more.

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At The Match: Crystal Palace 3-0 Coventry United, August 2022 Aug 30, 2022

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We’re back! Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Rachel O’Sullivan and Chloe Morgan reunite for a special Crystal Palace homecoming for Chloe in their very first home game at the Hayes Lane Stadium since her retirement.

They discuss life for a player post-retirement and the buzz around one of the most exciting clubs in the Championship after the Euros. We also hear from Palace players Felicity Gibbons, Annabel Blanchard and Leigh Nicol and get amongst the ultras!

Upfront will return on September 6th with a bumper WSL preview - hit the subscribe button above this episode and we'll see you then!

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Welcome to Upfront! Aug 04, 2022

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An important message about the future of Football Ramble Presents and our brand new Upfront feed!

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Upfront: England win the Euros! Aug 01, 2022

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IT HAPPENED PEOPLE! After an almighty tussle with Germany, England – at last – lifted their first major tournament in 56 years.

Flo, Chloe and Rachel pick themselves up from the floor and congregate on Wembley Way to hail England’s history-makers. From Ella Toone’s dink, to Jill Scott’s iconic sledging, the girls relive one of the greatest nights in the history of English football.

There’s also a drop-in from England legend Rachel Brown-Finnis! And listen to the end of the show for a HUGE announcement…

Upfront will return in September alongside the launch of our women's football feed - hit the subscribe button above this episode and we'll see you then! Artwork photo - GirlsontheBall ©

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