Aitana Bonmatí wins the Ballon d'Or for the second year in a row, and the USWNT & Lionesses play their friendlies in the second-to-last International window of 2024. First up, Sara & Allie break down the Ballon d'Or 2024 winners and snubs. Next, it's onto International Break and the USWNT -- this time we're talking player specific performances. Fin…

Sara and Allie are back with another jam packed episode. We give you the lowdown on the NWSL playoffs with one game to go, including why there is no 'Decision Day' this year, like there was last year. Next, it's around the world for updates on scores and standings around the globe before we head to England for the WSL. After matchday 5 of 22 for th…

Allie and Sara are back once again this time talking WSL, Champions League and then of course the NWSL playoff picture! Jonas is leaving Arsenal... what does that implicates & who should be the next manager? Next, it's onto Champions League and the second round of the group stages happening Wednesday & Thursday of this week. Will we see any more up…

Orlando Pride are NWSL Shield winners! Sara & Allie discuss the game and the Pride winning the shield, and ask if it will effect their ability to win the NWSL Championship? Next, it's onto Angel City. They were fined and deducted 3 pts... why? Sara breaks it all down for you. Finally, we have an incredible interview with USL Super League Brooklyn F…

WSL & NWSL, once ahead, are the headlines of this episode! Kicking it off with some news before jumping into our game of the week, we were so excited to highlight Villa v. Tottenham and the 2-2 draw that saw a WILD ending. What was Sara loving about Villa? Was it a penalty? Next, it's around the world before hopping into our big NWSL disection. Wha…

It's the start of the WSL and it's prime time in the NWSL as only 5 games and 4 playoff spots remain... what could be better?! Sara & Allie sit down and kick it off with weekend 1 of the Barclays WSL. Brighton is on top, a round-robin of topics, and then into our game of the week... Arsenal v. City. Next, it's over to the NWSL for another round-rob…

Sara starts it off with an apology (lol) and then it's right to business! Kicking it off this week, we're diving into 'Project ACL'. You probably have heard the title, but do you know the details of the study? We're here to tell you what it entails! Next, it's onto the NWSL for multiple topics. Orlando vs. KC ended in a draw - what did KC change to…

Sara and Allie are back with season 7! One month off post-Olympics and they are ready to get back to it! Kicking it off with a big episode after a big weekend with two massive retirements in the NWSL. Allie & Sara get into one of their classic debates to start it all! The Women's Soccer Show also checks in with WSL preseason and transfer updates as…

On Episode 229 of Women's World Football Show, we take a look at the legendary career of Alex Morgan days after her retirement announcement. Listen in on the official press conference highlights hosted by the San Diego Wave, as Alex explains her decision, reflects on her career, and shares her pride in contributing to the growth of women’s soccer a…

It's the final two games of the tournament! The USWNT are Gold Medal winners, Brazil and Marta get Silver, and Germany wins Bronze over Spain. As ever, Sara and Allie are here to take you through ALL of it! In our final episode of this Olympics Coverage, we'll kick it off with the highs & lows of the tournament before diving into both the Gold Meda…

We have reached the Semi Finals and it is a rematch from the groups... times two! Can Germany save face after their 4-1 thrashing from the USA? Can Brazil heal some heartache after their 2-0 loss to Spain? Allie and Sara dive deep into these games. What happened that lead to the unraveling of Spain? What changed in Germany's plan that made this gam…

We have reached the quarter finals and boy were they fun! Allie and Sara talk you through each game and how they will impact the semis. These were the games of goalkeepers with all 8 showing their true class in helping their teams. Sara and Allie also say goodbye to the teams that lost, and breakdown each game along with our preview & predictions f…

The final games of the group stages came and went, and we have our Quarterfinalists! Tim joins Sara as a guest host to dig into the final groupstage day, and the groups at large! We'll of course be diving into previews & predictions of the quarterfinals too. Sara & Tim talk group-by-group, kicking it off with Group A, which teams performed best, an…

It's day two of the Olympic group stages and what a day that turned out to be! Join Allie and Sara as they kick off the episode discussing the outcome of dronegate (to date), plus other news and tidbits from the tournament so far. Then, it's into the meat of the epiosde as we talk games, games, and more games. Group B proved to be the wild card wit…

The tournament has finally started and what a day Match day one was. Sara and Allie take you through the highs and the lows of every game and try answer your burning questions. Are the tradtional powershouse back. With France, Brazil, USA and Germany all winning it does seem so but is there more to the story. Drone gate, the latest (at the time of …

Olympic coverage is HERE! We'll be dropping new episodes after every matchday, but we couldn't start coverage without a doing a classic episode on predictions. Who takes Gold, Silver, and Bronze? Which powerhouse team is most likely to dissappoint, and what's an underdog that could slyly take it all? Not only that, but we're also taking Group Stage…

*We apologize that this is dropping later in the day on Monday than we usually drop our episodes! Sara got engaged and that put everything on the back-burner for the weekend. This is great for many reasons, but mainly because we can assure you that it won't happen again! (we joke, but also this is true) Group C: Spain, Japan, Nigeria, and Brazil Ab…

In the battle of the undefeated teams, Orlando went into Kansas City and took the three points, and we're of COURSE kicking off this episode with that as our game of the week. What does Sara credit for Orlando's win? That was the final weekend of NWSL before the Olympic Break, but what does the NWSL & La Liga MX have in store during the break? We'r…

Note: This was recorded before Zambia's roster dropped. Group B: USA, Germany, Australia, & Zambia About this series: This is a special three episode series that will preview & break down all three groups in the Olympic Women's Soccer Tournament. Each group gets one dedicated episode in which we discuss all four teams and our thoughts on which team…

On the heels of Stoney comes ARod's firing plus Lucy Rushton resigning. What in the NWSL is going on? Sara & Allie kick it off by diving into all three of these stories - what similarities are we seeing across the board with them? Next, it's onto previewing the upcoming matchup between undefeated teams KC vs. Orlando. Why does Sara think Orlando ha…

About this series: This is a special three episode series that will preview & break down all three groups in the Olympic Women's Soccer Tournament. Each group gets one dedicated episode in which we discuss all four teams and our thoughts on which teams will advance out of that group. There will be a bonus episode dropping on July 22 that will combi…

Allie and Sara are back to discuss all things WOSO. As we hit record the wave annouced that that they had parted with Casey Stoney. Get the fearless twosomes instant reaction. We then look at the Reading situation and how they maybe no more. We take you through the hottest topics of the NWSL unbeaten runs and sneaky Washington Spirit flying under t…

Amy is back to co-host as Allie is sick, and Sara & Amy have a lot to dicuss! Kicking it off with a news segment to discuss how NWSL viewers could only watch the second half of Seattle v. Portland because of a massive blunder by CBS. Not only that, but what is going on with Chicago Red Stars and Riot Fest? Next, it's onto game of the week which had…

It's all things NWSL! Amy is here to guest host as Allie takes a couple of weeks off, and Sara & Amy dive right in! First, an update on Copa 71 Film and how to watch it in the US, and then onto the NWSL! It was ALL THINGS NWSL this past weekend as it returned with a vengence after international break. Sophia Smith's Red Card is the first topic on t…

Episode 228 of Women's World Football Show, we sit down with Brandi Mitchell, the inspiring founder of San Diego Soccer Women. Brandi shares her journey of promoting soccer for women aged 30 to 80+, discussing the incredible impact of sport on physical and mental well-being. Discover how Brandi's initiative is building a vibrant community and offer…

International Break is here! Amy steps in for Allie who is off for two weeks, and Sara & Amy take on the start of the Emma Hayes Era and of course England's Euros Qualifying! First up, it's the US Women's National Team and their games vs. South Korea. What can we take from these games? Can we already see changes in the squad since Hayes' arrival? N…

The Queen of Barcelona sealed the Champions League final with a goal and Barcelona are Champions of Europe! Sara & Allie are here to discuss the whole game, Putellas' moment, and if this means that Barcelona are in fact a dynasty. Plus, we're headed into International Break! Sara & Allie take the time to talk through both the Lioness & US Women's N…

We've got WSL, NWSL & Champions League! The WSL came to a close this past weekend with Chelsea winning their fifth consecutive title. The final weekend was set to decide the champion, and it didn't go as everyone assumed. First, Sara & Allie recap the WSL season with their highlights and lowlights, before bringing on Amy O'Connor to break down the …

Just what the title says! We've gota little something for EVERYONE in this episode. We're talking FA Cup Final, WSL, and NWSL. Before jumping into games, Sara & Allie take the time to discuss the Willie Kirk article that dropped this past week and what was truly wrong about it. Next, it's onto games and the game of the week had to be United taking …

Hello again! We're back with a special podcast ahead of the final weekend of the Barclays FA Women's Super League season! And what drama it is, its going down to the wire, it might even go down to goal difference?! Plus, instant reaction to the FA Cup Final, as Manchester United win their first major silverware against Tottenham Hotspur. That Ella …

On Episode 228 of Women's World Football Show, we sit down with award-winning author Ellen van Neerven to discuss their fascinating book, "Personal Score: Sport, Culture, Identity." Ellen takes us on a captivating journey through the intersection of sport, culture, and identity, offering unique insights into the role of women in football and the br…

Plus Arsenal rescue Chelsea. We're here to talk NWSL & WSL as the 2024 NWSL chaos continues and WSL Title Race gets even tighter. First up, it's our game of the week and it had to be Seattle Reign vs. San Diego Wave. Were both red cards deserved and how did Seattle take down SD with just 10 players for an entire match? Next, it's WSL Title Race tim…

Everyone gets a card! Red cards galore this weekend - did one of them specifically knock Chelsea out of the Champions League? The game of the week had to be Chelsea vs Barcelona. Emma Hayes said that the referee "robbed" Chelsea of the game... do we agree? Nevertheless, the Champions League Final is SET! Does Sara think that Barcelona can be consid…

Champions League, WSL, and NWSL - this time of year has everything and so does this episode! Kicking it off, Sara & Allie bring you news out of the NWSL as the trade window closed last week, along with some fun acecdotes. Next, it's onto game of the week. Sara & Allie debate which game they preferred of the Champions League, and kick it off with Ba…

Allie and Sara are back with all things FA cup, NWSL Drama and world football news. First up we bring you all the drama in the semi final of the FA cup with historic wins from Man United and Tottenham. Then, we take you around the world stopping in Scotland, Germany, Australia, and Spain. Finally we give you all the news on the Maria Sanchez trade …

She Believes Cup, Euros Qualifying, and an Interview with Skip Gilbert - CEO of US Youth Soccer. It's a jam packed episode as we kick it off with talking all things She Believes Cup! How does Sara feel about the direction that the US are heading? Next, it's over to Euros Qualifying and England's 1-1 draw with Sweden. It's the group of death featuri…

It's a jam packed episode! We're talking Bay FC vs. Houston, Conti Cup Final & that post-game handshake, and Champions League! Plus, of course, we dive into Korbin Albert's actions and discuss the apology & fallout since. First up, it's our game of the week and it had to be the thriller that was Bay FC's inagural home match that was spoiled by the …

We promised you a cheeky surprise after a week off, and here it is! Sara was in her old stomping grounds of NYC and she sat down with guest host Amy O'Connor (UEFA B License & registered United fan) for an in-person recording! Sara and Amy kick things off with the WSL and the Manchester Derby. Manchester is Blue and Amy is sad, and City may actuall…

On Episode 226 of Women's World Football Show, we feature an exclusive interview with Matt Peek, co-founder of Parkside Trading Cards, as he shares the inspiring story behind the NWSL trading cards. Discover how these cards are empowering players and captivating fans young and old. (15') Tune in to learn: The journey of Parkside Trading Cards and t…

The title race is heating up, we’re down to the semi-finals of the FA Cup & less than two weeks away from the Continental Cup Final! Alongside reviewing the WSL gameweek, we’ve also got a feature on the FA Women's National League Cup Final, an interview with Amber-Keegan Stobbs (captain of Newcastle United) and Grace Gillard (captain of Hashtag Uni…

USA vs Brazil, 'Cupsets' in the FA Cup, and big news out of Panama National Team & Leicester City that needs discussing. To kick it off, we dive immediately in the USWNT 1-0 win over Brazil. Was this Brazil's worst performance of the tournament, and if so why? Next, it's a quick recap of the FA Cup and then into two important news topics: Leicester…

Gold Cup & WSL, what more could you want? First up, Sara & allie dive into the drama of the "draw" that was heartbreak for Puerto Rico. Was this the best way to determine who advances in the tournament? If not, how else? Next, we pull the best part of our Gold Cup Quarterfinal special for you and drop it in for a peak into Sara & Amy's breakdown of…

All four games from this past weekend, analyzed! Ahead of Wednesday's semi-finals, we're breaking it all down. Don't fret, we're still bringing you our regular episode on Wednesday with semi-final previews & predictions and all, but first, we're breaking down the four W Gold Cup quarterfinal matches from this weekend. Amy O'Connor joins the pod aga…

It's International Break! Before we dive head first into the Gold Cup & England's friendlies, we spend a moment discussing the recent news out of Kansas City Current. Ticket prices dropped and they leave us with one question - is this game still accessible to most? Then, it's over to the Gold Cup! First we'll kick it off with the ALWAYS exciting Br…

WSL & International! Does it get much better?! This is a MONSTER of an episode! We're joined by Amy to spend the first 30 minutes of the episode on the WSL. Kicking it off with City beating Chelsea and then into Arsenal vs United, and around the league to other noteable scores. Will City win a trophy this year? Next, it's over to international for …

It's FA Cup! Manchester City vs. Arsenal.... clash of the titans or a damp squib of a game? In more exciting FA Cup news: the Championship teams crushed it. Next, it's over to international for news that JUST started getting traction across the UK & US... right after we recorded it and said that it wasn't getting traction. c'est la vie, that doesn'…

The title says it all. We're talking Lindsey Horan's headline-making comments and of course the upset of the weekend in the WSL - West Ham beating Arsenal. To kick it off, it's the US and the statement from Horan - what did she actually mean and does context make it any better? Next, it's over to the WSL for the game of the week: West Ham vs Arsena…

WSL, Champions League, and NWSL - we've got it all in this episode. We kick it off with WSL and a weekend that left Sara frustrated and disappointed in certain clubs. Why should West Ham supporters think twice after their win vs. Bristol City? And is it still a two team race at the bottom? We couldn't talk WSL without talking about the Daly dive th…

We're back for 2024! Two WSL gameweeks of the year are down, so lets review how clubs have started the second half of the season! Viv scores her first goal back, Lauren James is on fire, City keep winning and United are, well, United. Plus, crucial wins for Leicester City and West Ham United. https://twogirlstalkballs.com/…

The WSL is back and we're covering it all! It's an all WSL episode! First up is our game of the week: Chelsea vs Man United. Amy O'Connor is back to talk all things United - what isn't working, and what does the future hold? Of course, Sara & Amy dive into the Chelsea of it all as well. Next, it's around the world for updates and scores in leagues …