Why Always She? - A Women’s Football Podcast

Charli Parkes
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  • Soccer
  • Updated Weekly

Join Charli and Matt for a weekly, chilled chat about women's football. We cover the WSL, WSL2, Champions League and international football, with a deliberate focus beyond the usual "big" teams - down to the details only fans in the stands would notice. Come for team deep-dives, alternative XIs, state-of-the-game opinion, and more. Also home of Foxes Focus: a weekly podcast dedicated to Leicester City Women.

  1. 4d ago

    WSL Week 2 - Has the London City Lionesses hype train been derailed?

    Charli and Matt get into three of the games from week 2 of the WSL and some of the most interesting narratives. How did West Ham stop the LCL hype train? What are Manchester United trying to do? Manchester City look to be in full flow, but can they sustain this? And Charli goes on her now weekly rant about Villa and attempting to understanding their identity.

  2. 5d ago

    Foxes Focus: Leicester City 4 - 2 Durham Reaction

    Matt and Charli review Leicester City Women's triumphant return to the King Power stadium with a 4-2 win over Willie Kirk's Durham. Was the open nature of the game a concern, or just indicative of how the Foxes play now? They also touch on some interesting dynamics they spotted between the coaching staff from their seats in the stands.

    Foxes Focus: Leicester City 4 - 2 Durham Reaction

  3. Sep 8

    WSL Opening Weekend Review

    Charli and Matt round-up an intriguing opening weekend of action in the Women's Super League. Did London City Lionesses' superstars sparkle or are Manchester United simply way off the mark? Was Chelsea's draw to Villa a worrying continuation of some the issues they had last season or a bit of anomaly? They also touch on Arsenal's narrow victory at Brighton, Spurs looking scary and how the newly promoted teams got on, including an admin slip-up from Crystal Palace which could cost them their winning start on return to the top flight.

  4. Sep 7

    Foxes Focus: Sheffield United 0 - 1 Leicester City Reaction

    Matt and Charli review the action from Leicester City Women's winning start to life in the WSL2. They reflect on just how important a first league away win since January 2024 will be for the mentality of the team and the morale of the fans. Then they get into the detail: the performance, the new additions, standout players and more.

    Foxes Focus: Sheffield United 0 - 1 Leicester City Reaction

  5. Sep 1

    WSL 26/27 Season Predictions

    Charli and Matt look forward to the new season of the WSL starting this weekend by making their predictions for the 26/27 campaign. Who'll make the Champions League spots, who's in danger of relegation, who'll be the biggest movers in the right and wrong directions? They also get into a few player predictions, such as who'll claim the Golden Boot, who'll prove to be the most impactful signing for their team, and new and young players to keep an eye on.

  6. Aug 31

    Foxes Focus: Sheffield United Preview with Ben Meakin

    This week Matt and Charli are joined by Ben Meakin, who produces the Women of Steel newsletter on Substack, to preview Leicester City Women's first game of the season away at Sheffield United. They also get Ben's thoughts on how the WSL2 will shape up this season, including potential promotion candidates and how the Foxes will fare.

    Foxes Focus: Sheffield United Preview with Ben Meakin

  7. Aug 25

    Is it Arsenal's year?

    Gunners boss Renee Slegers has been crystal clear about their objectives for this season: to be WSL Champions. In this episode, Charli and Matt present their cases for and against Arsenal winning the 26/27 title.

  8. Aug 24

    Foxes Focus: The Manager Situation

    This week the team the discuss the manager situation at Leicester City Women. Is Rick Passmoor the right person to lead the team back to the WSL? What needs to change tactially next season? What do we make of the (as yet unannounced) appointment of former Stoke City and Plymouth Argyle manager Marie Hourihan to the coaching staff?

    Foxes Focus: The Manager Situation
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Join Charli and Matt for a weekly, chilled chat about women's football. We cover the WSL, WSL2, Champions League and international football, with a deliberate focus beyond the usual "big" teams - down to the details only fans in the stands would notice. Come for team deep-dives, alternative XIs, state-of-the-game opinion, and more. Also home of Foxes Focus: a weekly podcast dedicated to Leicester City Women.

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