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Women's World Football Show, Episode 205 – Cal Storm Executive Director and Founding NWSL Team Investor Jamie Levoy; Plus we hear from Angel City FC Forward Sydney Leroux; A recap on the Women's Euros group stage, African Cup of Nations, Copa America, OFC qualifiers, W Concacaf Championships, and more!

What does your favorite team mean to you? And how much do you invest in time, money, and passion? On this episode we explore how our teams define us as people and as a community with special guest California Storm Executive Director and Head Coach Jamie Levoy. We also hear from Angel City FC forward Sydney Leroux on coming back to LA, her own influence on community building, and more.

We also take a look at the 2022 Women’s European Championships and all the many Women’s World Cup qualifiers happening all over the world!

As Executive Director and Head Coach of WPSL team California Storm, Jamie Levoy knows that investing in a team means more than just writing a check. It’s working hard for players well-being, attention to detail when it comes to fan experience, and involvement in the community.

Jamie, along with other Northern California soccer influencers, is on a mission to bring an NWSL team to the Bay Area. You do not want to miss all the info Jamie reveals on this new venture and when we can expect another rival team in California. How big is the NWSL on the west coast and how big will it get? Jamie is here to give us a glimpse at the possibility!

There’s quite the homecoming for forward Angel City FC forward Sydney Leroux as she is welcomed back to the place she started her career at UCLA. We hear from Syd talk about coming back to LA, her role in the community, and more.

Episode Links:
Visit California Storm at CalStormSoccer https://www.calstormsoccer.com/
Support NWSL to the Bay:
Website: https://nwsltothebay.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwsltothebay/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/nwsltothebay/

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Original Broadcast Date: July 17, 2022
Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.
Additional assistance for this episode by Jamie Levoy and Lisa Goldberg (Angel City FC).

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

Everyone loves an underdog! Whether they win or lose, they always inspire us to do our best even when the odds are stacked against us. But what happens when you’re always the underdog? How do you continue to to get back up and go again? On this episode we talk to Haiti WNT midfielder Danielle Étienne about that underdog mentality and what inspires her to continue to work hard, improve her game, and reach that next level!

Plus we'll take a look at some upcoming Concacaf and FIFA tournaments!

Danielle Étienne
Born into a family of footballers, Dani has taken her legacy and infused her own style and joy into her game. As a senior at the prestigious Fordham University in NYC, the young footballer is ready to take the next step into the pros and inspire a generation along the way.

Dani grew up in the Haiti youth system, playing in the 2018 U20 Women's Cup, and solidifying her standing in the senior squad, helping the team qualify for the upcoming 2022 Concacaf W Championships. You'll love hearing from the young, talented footballer as she begins her pro career and takes on USA this summer in the Concacaf tournament. Be ready to get inspired by Dani and this young Haiti team! (10’)

Episode Links:

Follow Danielle Étienne on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dani_etienne8/

Follow Danielle at Fordham University Women's Soccer - https://fordhamsports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/danielle-etienne/11901

Visit Étienne Soccer School of Excellence - https://www.etiennesoccer.com/

Follow Étienne Soccer School of Excellence on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EtienneSoccerSchool/

Don't miss Patty's new YouTube Show Mission California - https://www.youtube.com/c/MissionCalifornia

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Follow Women’s World Football Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.

Listen to Women’s World Football Show on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Spreaker, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, Castbox, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and direct from our website at www.WWFShow.com.

Original Broadcast Date: June 12, 2022

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by Danielle Étiienne and Scott Kwiatkowski Associate Sports Information Director at Fordham University.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

What does it mean to be a professional? And how does being a professional fit in with the concept of teamwork? On this episode, we hear from a few of the biggest stars in the NWSL who discuss just this topic!

Imani Dorsey
Professional athlete, spokesperson, advocate, and overall great person – NJ/NY Gotham FC super star Imani Dorsey stops by to share her football journey, why it’s important to use her platform for social causes, and more.

Why all the love for NJ/NY Gotham FC super star Imani Dorsey? Just take a listen to this exclusive interview and it becomes perfectly clear. The consummate professional, shows why she has become a favorite among coaches, teammates, and fans. (14’)

Scott Parkinson
What does Gotham Head Coach Scott Parkinson think of Imani and what does she bring to the team on and off the pitch? His answer will surprise you! (10’)

Alex Morgan
Sticking with the professional theme, SD Wave forward Alex Morgan talks about what makes a good road team, the importance of being a good teammate, and how the Wave are improving. It’s always great to hear from Alex! (46')

Challenge Cup Winners
North Carolina stars Abby Erceg and Carson Pickett talk to the media after their Challenge Cup Final win against Washington Spirit. Where can the league grow, how can they improve the tournament in the future and more! Abby and Carson are honest and candid. Do not miss their presser!(56’)

Episode Links:
Follow Imani Dorsey on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/imdorsey/
Visit Gotham on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gothamfc/
Black players for Change - https://blackplayersforchange.org/black-out-stories-imani-dorsey/
The Black Women’s Player Collective - https://www.bwplayercollective.org/
NWSL Game Changers with Imani Dorsey - https://youtu.be/0BClk7tjSdA
Don't miss Patty's new YouTube Show Mission California - https://www.youtube.com/c/MissionCalifornia

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Follow Women’s World Football Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.

Listen to Women’s World Football Show on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Spreaker, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, Castbox, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and direct from our website at www.WWFShow.com.

Original Broadcast Date: May 14, 2022

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.
Additional assistance for this episode by Imani Dorsey, Mike Kowalsky of NJ/NY Gotham FC, Emma Vanderhyden of San Diego Wave FC.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella
Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

On this episode we’re exploring women’s football in the Concacaf regions of Latin America & The Caribbean with guests Club América midfielder Amanda Pérez-Murillo and founder of FutbolAce.com Ana De Souza.

Plus there’s a subplot! Both guests share their experience of stepping outside of their comfort zones on the way to success.

Club América midfielder Amanda Pérez-Murillo stops by to share her football journey. What was it like to play in her sister Veronica’s shadow and how did she emerge as her own player? Plus, Amanda gives us insights on how playing in different leagues has helped shape her as a player and as a person. This inspiring young player also gives us an inside look at the popularity of Liga MX Feminil. What makes this league so exciting and why are fans showing up in droves to Aztec Stadium? You do not want to miss this interview! (6’)

Founder and owner of FutbolAce.com Ana De Souza stops by to give us an update on all things Concacaf. Who is going to win the U20 WWC in Costa Rica? Which teams should we be watching and who are the up and coming players to watch? Ana gives us the answers.

Plus we talk more about the upcoming Concacaf W Championship Qualifications and the Concacaf Finals that serve as qualifiers for the 2023 Women’s World Cup and 2024 Olympics. There’s lots of things happening in women’s football in Concacaf and Ana is here to help navigate us through all the news! (31’)

Episode Links:

Follow Amanda Pérez-Murillo on IG - https://www.instagram.com/amandaapm

Visit ClubAmerica.com - https://www.clubamerica.com.mx/femenil/

Follow Club America on IG - https://www.instagram.com/americafemenil

Visit Futbolace.com - https://www.futbolace.com

Follow Futbol Ace on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/futbolacemedia

Follow Ana De Souza on:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theanatron

Twitter - https://twitter.com/theanatronfc

Listen to Veronica Pérez on Episode 33 of Women’s World Football Show - https://wwfshow.com/2015/01/11/perez-en-la-casa

Don't miss Patty's new YouTube Show Mission California - https://www.youtube.com/c/MissionCalifornia

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Follow Women’s World Football Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.

Listen to Women’s World Football Show on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Spreaker, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, Castbox, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and direct from our website at www.WWFShow.com.

Original Broadcast Date: April 10, 2022

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by Amanda Pérez-Murillo, Damon Wilson, and Ana De Souza.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

The women’s game is vibing all over the world – and boy do we need it!

Regardless of where you are, you’ve probably been enjoying a women’s soccer tournament. Women’s football is on display in places like the USA, England, Ireland, Spain, Africa, Mexico, Asia – just to name a few.

On this episode, we take a spin around the world to check in on everything from the inaugural Arnold Clark Cup Competition in England to the Concacaf W championships to the Algarve Cup, SheBelieves, and more!

And searching for those good vibes we need so desperately in today’s crazy world. We find them at the USWNT camp with head coach Vlatko Andonovski and young stars Sophia Smith and Emily Fox.

Plus, we sneak into a few California training camps (the perfect place to find those good vibrations!), as we hear from San Diego Wave FC forward Alex Morgan and head coach Casey Stoney. Then we head north to LA to catch up with Angel City defender Ali Riley and head coach Freya Coombe.

Vlatko Andonovski - 11’

Emily Fox - 12’

Sophia Smith - 13’

Freya Coombe - 32’

Ali Riley - 36’

Casey Stoney - 44’

Alex Morgan - 47’


Episode Links:

Concacaf Women's Championship Qualifications - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_CONCACAF_W_Championship_qualification

Arnold Clark Cup - https://www.arnoldclarkcup.com/

SheBelievesCup - https://www.ussoccer.com/shebelieves/cup

Don't miss Patty's new YouTube Show Mission California

More WWFShow Links:

Follow Women’s World Football Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.

Listen to Women’s World Football Show on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Spreaker, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, Castbox, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and direct from our website at www.WWFShow.com.

Image by: Patricia La Bella

Original Broadcast Date: February 28, 2022

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.

Additional assistance for this episode by Aaron Heifitz at US Soccer, Lisa Goldberg and Amy Chastain at Angel City FC, Noah Gold at San Diego Wave FC.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella

Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

We’ve all experienced times of uncertainty, stress, anxiety, depression – especially in these days we’re living in.

From elite professionals to the youth levels, the mind can sometimes be the biggest opponent. On this episode we’re taking an in-depth look at this subject with our featured guest, sports life coach and host of Alpha Girl Confidence podcast Shay Haddow.

Plus we hear from NWSL Golden Boot Winner & USWNT striker Ashley Hatch and Olympic Gold Medal Winner & Canada goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé.

Shay Haddow is a sports life coach, podcast host of Alpha Girl Confidence, and author of She the Confident.

Shay works with young female athletes to empower them to live and play confidently and she’s here to share all her knowledge with us. (13’)

How has the 2021 NWSL Golden Boot winner Ashley Hatch overcome adversity to play confidently and have fun even under adversity? She lets us in on her secret! (9’)

In her first press conference since announcing her retirement, Canada Women’s National Team goalkeeper and Olympic Gold Medal winner Stephanie Labbé takes questions from the media. Listen in as Steph talks about her retirement decision, the importance of her teammates, the dissing of CanWNT by FIFA, and more. As usual, this role model does not disappoint in her statements. (40’)

Episode Links:
Alpha Girl Confidence podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alpha-girl-confidence-podcast/id1447169587

Get Shay’s book “She the Confident” - https://www.amazon.com/She-Confident-Mindset-Advantage-Athletes/dp/1676894888/ref=asc_df_1676894888

Watch the full Stephanie Labbé press conference - https://youtu.be/v0SNSiyyfVc

“Labbe: A Story of Depression, a Bronze Medal and the Power of Resilience” by Michael Farber - https://olympic.ca/2019/01/28/labbe-a-story-of-depression-a-bronze-medal-and-the-power-of-resilience/

Listen to Stephanie Labbé on Episode 145: https://wwfshow.com/2019/05/05/episode-145-stephanie-labbe/

Listen to Ashley Hatch on Episode 106: https://wwfshow.com/2017/10/02/ashley-hatch/

Don't miss Patty's new YouTube Show Mission California

More WWFShow Links:
Follow Women’s World Football Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.

Listen to Women’s World Football Show on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Spreaker, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, Castbox, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and direct from our website at www.WWFShow.com.

Original Broadcast Date: January 23, 2022

Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.
Additional assistance for this episode by Shay Haddow, Lyndsey Cabanilla, Aaron Heifitz at US Soccer, Richard Scott at Canada Soccer.

Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella
Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.