Arsenal Women: Trailblazers

Roberto Revilla

Arsenal Women: Trailblazers is an independent podcast and community for people who want to understand Arsenal Women a little more deeply - on and off the pitch. I’m Roberto Revilla, a match-going Arsenal supporter, and this is where we make sense of what’s happening around the team together. That might mean looking beyond the scoreline to understand what Renée Slegers is trying to build, getting properly acquainted with a new signing rather than stopping at their statistics, making sense of a transfer, talking through the stories affecting the women’s game, or noticing the little things happening around Arsenal that can easily get lost in the noise. There’ll still be news, transfers, matches, injuries and all the things you’d expect from an Arsenal Women podcast, but Trailblazers isn’t about racing to tell you something you’ve probably already seen on your phone. I’d rather spend some time with it, ask the questions you might be asking yourself and hopefully leave you feeling as though you understand a little more than you did when we started. And this isn’t supposed to be me talking at you. The Trailblazers community is becoming an important part of the show, with your questions, observations and ideas regularly finding their way into episodes. Whether you’ve followed Arsenal Women for years or you’re only just discovering the team, you’re very welcome here. Trailblazers is family-friendly, independently produced and entirely dedicated to Arsenal Women. You can join the conversation on Instagram @arsenalwomentrailblazers, or read the essays and match analysis at arsenalwomentrailblazers.com. You can also email the show at roberto@arsenalwomentrailblazers.com. Follow or subscribe in your podcast app, and if you enjoy spending time with us, please leave a rating or review and share Trailblazers with another Arsenal supporter. Every follow, listen and recommendation helps an entirely independent show continue to grow. Come on you Gunners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3d ago

    Arsenal Beat Tottenham 2-1, But Have We Really Turned a Corner?

    Arsenal Women have finally returned to winning ways in the WSL, beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in the North London Derby. And after a frustrating few weeks, those three points feel pretty good! Georgia Stanway and Alessia Russo scored the goals, nearly 4,000 travelling Arsenal supporters had something to celebrate and Renée Slegers made several changes we’d been calling for. But has this victory really changed anything? In this episode of Trailblazers, Roberto takes a closer look at Arsenal’s performance, from Taylor Hinds’ opportunity at left-back and the continuing debate around Alessia Russo’s best position to our struggles creating chances despite dominating possession. There’s also the increasingly difficult question of Géraldine Reuteler’s continued absence, Renée’s substitutions and what the manager’s post-game comments reveal about her plans for the team. With Benfica in the Champions League and Aston Villa in the WSL coming up, we’ll soon discover whether Saturday was a turning point or simply a very welcome three points. A North London Derby victory is always worth celebrating. But we’re not ignoring the bigger picture. In this episode: Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Tottenham and the key momentsRenée Slegers’ team selection and tactical changesAlessia Russo, Olivia Smith and Arsenal’s attacking structureWhy Arsenal are still struggling to convert possession into goalsGéraldine Reuteler and the unanswered recruitment questionsRenée’s post-game comments and what comes next Follow Trailblazers for independent, research-led Arsenal Women analysis, and join the conversation on Instagram @arsenalwomentrailblazers. Keep Trailblazing! Arsenal Women: Trailblazers is a regular fan podcast dedicated to Arsenal Women. Join host Roberto Revilla for latest news, match previews and reports, tactical talking points and the stories that make Arsenal Women true trailblazers. Connect with the show on Instagram @arsenalwomentrailblazers Find us on BlueSky Social @arsenalwomentb Our website can be found at www.arsenalwomentrailblazers.com Intro/Outro Music thanks to raspberrymusic from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Arsenal Beat Tottenham 2-1, But Have We Really Turned a Corner?
  2. 5d ago

    Tottenham vs Arsenal Women: How We Win the North London Derby

    Tottenham have conceded twelve goals in their last two WSL games. Arsenal Women have spent weeks struggling for consistency. So what happens when two teams desperate for a result meet in the north London derby? In this episode of Trailblazers, I look ahead to Tottenham vs Arsenal Women and examine what Renée Slegers needs to change to get Arsenal back to winning ways. We look at Tottenham's attacking strengths and defensive weaknesses, the threat posed by former Arsenal player Victoria Pelova and why Arsenal need to rediscover the aggressive, coordinated pressing we saw during pre-season. I also reveal my preferred Arsenal starting XI, including Emily Fox, Taylor Hinds, Kim Little, Georgia Stanway in a more advanced role, Géraldine Reuteler at number 10 and Alessia Russo leading the line. Can Arsenal exploit Tottenham's defensive problems? Will Renée finally make the changes we've been calling for? And can we finish a weekend talking about a convincing Arsenal performance rather than another frustrating result? Plus, my north London derby score prediction. Trailblazers: The Arsenal Women Podcast goes beyond the headlines to explore the players, tactics and decisions shaping Arsenal Women. Follow the podcast, share the episode with another Arsenal supporter and join the conversation at arsenalwomentrailblazers.com. Keep Trailblazing! Arsenal Women: Trailblazers is a regular fan podcast dedicated to Arsenal Women. Join host Roberto Revilla for latest news, match previews and reports, tactical talking points and the stories that make Arsenal Women true trailblazers. Connect with the show on Instagram @arsenalwomentrailblazers Find us on BlueSky Social @arsenalwomentb Our website can be found at www.arsenalwomentrailblazers.com Intro/Outro Music thanks to raspberrymusic from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Tottenham vs Arsenal Women: How We Win the North London Derby
  3. Oct 18

    Arsenal 1–1 Birmingham: What’s Going Wrong Under Renée Slegers?

    Arsenal Women dropped more points at the Emirates after a frustrating 1–1 draw with Birmingham City, leaving supporters asking some increasingly difficult questions about Renée Slegers and the direction of the team. In this episode of Trailblazers, Roberto Revilla takes an in-depth look at what went wrong, why the same problems keep appearing and whether Arsenal are making the best use of their talented squad. I examine Alessia Russo’s outstanding individual performance and why playing her behind Stina Blackstenius might be limiting Arsenal’s attacking threat. I ask why Géraldine Reuteler is still waiting for a proper opportunity to start, question the timing of Renée’s substitutions and discuss the defensive problems developing around Ona Batlle at left-back. There’s also praise for Olivia Smith’s brilliant equaliser, Emily Fox’s impact from the bench and Birmingham’s outstanding Océane Hurtré, alongside a closer look at Georgia Stanway, Kim Little and the changes that could help Arsenal regain control of games. Finally, Roberto tackles the difficult question facing Arsenal supporters: how do we balance our respect for everything Renée Slegers has achieved with growing concerns about the decisions she’s making now? An honest, thoughtful conversation about Arsenal Women, without the shouting, the scapegoating or pretending everything will be fine. Join the conversation: Website: https://www.arsenalwomentrailblazers.com Follow Arsenal Women Trailblazers on Instagram @arsenalwomentrailblazers If you enjoy the podcast, please follow Trailblazers on your favourite podcast app and share this episode with another Arsenal Women supporter to help grow our community! Arsenal Women: Trailblazers is a regular fan podcast dedicated to Arsenal Women. Join host Roberto Revilla for latest news, match previews and reports, tactical talking points and the stories that make Arsenal Women true trailblazers. Connect with the show on Instagram @arsenalwomentrailblazers Find us on BlueSky Social @arsenalwomentb Our website can be found at www.arsenalwomentrailblazers.com Intro/Outro Music thanks to raspberrymusic from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Arsenal 1–1 Birmingham: What’s Going Wrong Under Renée Slegers?
  4. Oct 16

    Arsenal Women v Birmingham: Injuries, Reuteler's Chance & My Predicted XI

    Arsenal Women are back at the Emirates this Saturday, and after a brilliant international break for several of our players, I'm hoping they've remembered to bring their scoring boots home! But there's some worrying injury news to discuss before Birmingham City arrive. Mariona Caldentey faces eight to ten weeks out with a hamstring injury, while Selina Cerci has undergone knee surgery. Two significant setbacks for Renée Slegers, but could this finally be Géraldine Reuteler's opportunity to establish herself in the Arsenal starting eleven? In this episode, I'm looking at what those injuries mean for the squad, who moves up the pecking order and why I'd love to see the Smilla Holmberg and Lisa Baum partnership reunited on Arsenal's right. We also preview Birmingham City, including the threat posed by Océane Hurtré, who's already scored five league goals this season. I'll share my preferred Arsenal starting eleven, explain why I'd make some changes following the international break and give you my score prediction. And congratulations to Trailblazer Aris from Kentish Town, who's joining me in Club Level on Saturday after winning my spare ticket! My prediction? Arsenal 4–1 Birmingham. Perhaps all those international goals have gone to my head, but I'm feeling optimistic! Arsenal Women: Trailblazers is a regular fan podcast dedicated to Arsenal Women. Join host Roberto Revilla for latest news, match previews and reports, tactical talking points and the stories that make Arsenal Women true trailblazers. Connect with the show on Instagram @arsenalwomentrailblazers Find us on BlueSky Social @arsenalwomentb Our website can be found at www.arsenalwomentrailblazers.com Intro/Outro Music thanks to raspberrymusic from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Arsenal Women v Birmingham: Injuries, Reuteler's Chance & My Predicted XI
  5. Oct 14

    Arsenal Women Can't Stop Scoring! | More Good News

    We only had a good news episode on Monday, but apparently the Arsenal Women players decided we needed another one! It's been a remarkable few days for our Gunners on international duty, with Alessia Russo, Georgia Stanway, Stina Blackstenius, Smilla Holmberg, Caitlin Foord and Olivia Smith all finding the net for their countries. Alessia scored twice for England, Stina bagged another brace for Sweden and Smilla celebrated turning twenty with a goal and an assist. Seven Arsenal goals on Tuesday alone, plus Olivia's contribution for Canada on Monday. Not bad! After a difficult few weeks at club level, Roberto takes a few minutes to celebrate the players, enjoy their international success and look ahead to their return to Arsenal. Sometimes it's nice to have absolutely nothing to complain about. Trailblazers: The Arsenal Women Podcast follows Arsenal Women, tells the stories of the players behind the shirts and explores the why of it all. Website: https://www.arsenalwomentrailblazers.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arsenalwomentrailblazers Arsenal Women: Trailblazers is a regular fan podcast dedicated to Arsenal Women. Join host Roberto Revilla for latest news, match previews and reports, tactical talking points and the stories that make Arsenal Women true trailblazers. Connect with the show on Instagram @arsenalwomentrailblazers Find us on BlueSky Social @arsenalwomentb Our website can be found at www.arsenalwomentrailblazers.com Intro/Outro Music thanks to raspberrymusic from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Arsenal Women Can't Stop Scoring! | More Good News
  6. Oct 12

    Arsenal Women International Round-Up: Russo, Baum & Blackstenius Shine

    It's been a good few days for Arsenal Women on international duty, and Roberto Revilla is back with a shorter, more cheerful edition of Trailblazers. Alessia Russo has been named England Women's Player of the Year and celebrated with a goal against Greece. Georgia Stanway was on the scoresheet too, while 19-year-old Lisa Baum made her senior Germany debut against Australia. There's more good news from Sweden, where Stina Blackstenius scored in a 5-0 victory over Lithuania and Smilla Holmberg returned to action following her recent foot injury, just in time to celebrate her 20th birthday. We also catch up with Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley's international appearances, the Netherlands' emphatic victory over Hungary and the latest ahead of Arsenal's return to Women's Super League action. No lengthy tactical analysis today. Just a chance to celebrate our players, enjoy some good news and look forward to what's coming next. Follow Trailblazers: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arsenalwomentrailblazers/ Website: https://www.arsenalwomentrailblazers.com/ If you enjoy the podcast, please follow, rate and share it with another Arsenal Women supporter. Arsenal Women: Trailblazers is a regular fan podcast dedicated to Arsenal Women. Join host Roberto Revilla for latest news, match previews and reports, tactical talking points and the stories that make Arsenal Women true trailblazers. Connect with the show on Instagram @arsenalwomentrailblazers Find us on BlueSky Social @arsenalwomentb Our website can be found at www.arsenalwomentrailblazers.com Intro/Outro Music thanks to raspberrymusic from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Arsenal Women International Round-Up: Russo, Baum & Blackstenius Shine
  7. Oct 10

    Arsenal Women: Reasons to Smile, Reasons to Hope & The Latest Squad News

    It's been a difficult start to the season for Arsenal Women, but there's still plenty to celebrate, and sometimes it's worth reminding ourselves of that. In today's Trailblazers, we're catching up on everything happening around Arsenal during the international break, from worrying injury news to some fantastic achievements by players who deserve their moment in the spotlight. Selina Cerci has withdrawn from Germany's squad with a knee problem, Smilla Holmberg has suffered a foot injury and Mariona Caldentey is also facing a spell on the sidelines. But could Cerci's injury explain some of the selection decisions we've been questioning recently? Roberto shares something he noticed in Arsenal's training footage before the Manchester City game that might change how we look at the situation. There's also some much happier news. Kyra Cooney-Cross has been voted Arsenal Women's September Player of the Month, Michelle Agyemang has received her MBE from Prince William and Lisa Baum has earned her first senior Germany call-up. Meanwhile, Arsenal's Academy have given us something to celebrate with a 3-1 North London derby victory over Tottenham, featuring two goals from Mia Dixon and another from Cairo-Evea Antoine. We also look ahead to Arsenal's upcoming fixtures and what Renée Slegers needs to work on during the international break. And finally, Roberto has a message for supporters who are finding the constant negativity surrounding Arsenal Women difficult to deal with. Sometimes taking a break from football social media is the best thing we can do for ourselves. Because supporting Arsenal should still bring us joy, even when the football doesn't always cooperate. In this episode: Selina Cerci, Smilla Holmberg and Mariona Caldentey injury updatesCould fitness concerns explain Cerci's limited playing time?Kyra Cooney-Cross wins September Player of the MonthMichelle Agyemang receives her MBEArsenal Academy beat Tottenham 3-1Lisa Baum's first senior Germany call-upWhat comes next for Renée Slegers and Arsenal WomenLooking after ourselves when football social media gets overwhelming Connect with Roberto on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/arsenalwomentrailblazers Follow Trailblazers for thoughtful, independent Arsenal Women coverage, player stories and the why behind what's happening at our club. If you enjoy the podcast, please follow, leave a review and share it with another Arsenal supporter. Arsenal Women: Trailblazers is a regular fan podcast dedicated to Arsenal Women. Join host Roberto Revilla for latest news, match previews and reports, tactical talking points and the stories that make Arsenal Women true trailblazers. Connect with the show on Instagram @arsenalwomentrailblazers Find us on BlueSky Social @arsenalwomentb Our website can be found at www.arsenalwomentrailblazers.com Intro/Outro Music thanks to raspberrymusic from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Arsenal Women: Reasons to Smile, Reasons to Hope & The Latest Squad News

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Arsenal Women: Trailblazers is an independent podcast and community for people who want to understand Arsenal Women a little more deeply - on and off the pitch. I’m Roberto Revilla, a match-going Arsenal supporter, and this is where we make sense of what’s happening around the team together. That might mean looking beyond the scoreline to understand what Renée Slegers is trying to build, getting properly acquainted with a new signing rather than stopping at their statistics, making sense of a transfer, talking through the stories affecting the women’s game, or noticing the little things happening around Arsenal that can easily get lost in the noise. There’ll still be news, transfers, matches, injuries and all the things you’d expect from an Arsenal Women podcast, but Trailblazers isn’t about racing to tell you something you’ve probably already seen on your phone. I’d rather spend some time with it, ask the questions you might be asking yourself and hopefully leave you feeling as though you understand a little more than you did when we started. And this isn’t supposed to be me talking at you. The Trailblazers community is becoming an important part of the show, with your questions, observations and ideas regularly finding their way into episodes. Whether you’ve followed Arsenal Women for years or you’re only just discovering the team, you’re very welcome here. Trailblazers is family-friendly, independently produced and entirely dedicated to Arsenal Women. You can join the conversation on Instagram @arsenalwomentrailblazers, or read the essays and match analysis at arsenalwomentrailblazers.com. You can also email the show at roberto@arsenalwomentrailblazers.com. Follow or subscribe in your podcast app, and if you enjoy spending time with us, please leave a rating or review and share Trailblazers with another Arsenal supporter. Every follow, listen and recommendation helps an entirely independent show continue to grow. Come on you Gunners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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