Extra Time with GirlsontheBall

Join Rachel and Sophie for a snappy, informative weekly look at the WSL, Championship, UWCL, Internationals and beyond, keeping listeners on the ball about all the goings on in the world of women’s football. Stay tuned too for some feature episodes and they might even take you on an adventure or two.

Episodes

Nov 14, 2024

25 min

Join Rachel and Sophie as they spend the day at Bristol City FC. With an interview with Bristol Sport Group CEO Gavin Marshall and new Head of Women's Football Romanay Pinnock to delve into their new strategy and a trip to a local primary school with Amy Rodgers and Mari Ward, this episode lifts the lid on Bristol City in the community. 

Nov 11, 2024

32 min

Join GirlsontheBall's Rachel and Sophie as they look back on this week's WSL and Championship action. From first wins to first goals, there's plenty to chat about plus the look ahead to another weekend of UWCL fixtures. 
Plus you can vote for GirlsontheBall in the FSA Awards: https://thefsa.org.uk/news/fsa-awards-2024-vote-now/

Nov 8, 2024

27 min

Welcome back to the final episode of our special Extra Time with GirlsontheBall series from the U17 FIFA Women's World Cup in the Dominican Republic.
In this one, Rachel and Sophie chat to a the USA's Kennedy Fuller and England's Laila Harbert about what it's like playing on the world stage and their dreams are for the future.
This coverage is supported by Xero, a small business accounting software and Official Partner of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Big thanks to US Soccer, Kennedy Fuller the FA and Laila Harbert for their time.

Nov 4, 2024

34 min

Join GirlsontheBall's Rachel and Sophie as they return from the recent international break and the Dominican Republic to review the most recent Barclays WSL and Championship. 

Nov 3, 2024

52 min

Welcome back to the second of three special Extra Time with GirlsontheBall episodes from the U17 FIFA Women's World Cup in the Dominican Republic.
In this one, Rachel and Sophie dive into the life of a national team coach. Talking to 4 national team coaches at the U17WWC, they explore: what it takes to get there, who supported their journey and what it’s like leading a team on the world stage.
This coverage is supported by Xero, a small business accounting software and Official Partner of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Big thanks to US Soccer, Katie Schoepfer, the FA, Natalie Henderson, New Zealand Football, Alana Gunn and the Dominican Republic team.

Nov 1, 2024

32 min

Welcome back to the first of three special Extra Time with GirlsontheBall episodes from the U17WWC in the Dominican Republic.
In this one, Rachel and Sophie dive into all things data, analysis and technology. Exploring what FIFA are doing off the pitch to help improve the action on it with great input and insight from their Technical Study Group.
This coverage is supported by Xero, a small business accounting software and Official Partner of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Big thanks to Pascal, Vanessa, Elliot and Shaun for their time. For more information about the work FIFA are doing, visit: https://www.fifatrainingcentre.com/en/

Oct 25, 2024

15 min

Join Rachel and Sophie in the Dominican Republic as they cover the Young Lionesses group stage at the U17 FIFA Women's World Cup. In this episode, they look back at England's 4-0 defeat to one of the tournament favourites, North Korea. 
This coverage is supported by Xero, a small business accounting software and official partner of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Oct 22, 2024

22 min

Join Rachel and Sophie in the Dominican Republic as they cover the Young Lionesses group stage at the U17 FIFA Women's World Cup. In this episode, the look back at England's crazy game against Mexico, where they came back from 2-1 down with only ten players to win 4-2 and book themselves a place in the quarter finals. 
This coverage is supported by Xero, a small business accounting software and official partner of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Oct 18, 2024

16 min

Join Rachel and Sophie in the Dominican Republic as they cover the Young Lionesses group stage at the U17 FIFA Women's World Cup. In this episode, the look back at England's opening fixture against Kenya.
 
This coverage is supported by Xero, a small business accounting software and official partner of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Oct 10, 2024

36 min

Extra Time with GirlsontheBall Super Sub episodes are back. With these extra episodes Rachel and Sophie are aiming to explore the journeys and the work of people involved on and off the pitch in women's football. Today's episode is with Women's Sports Consultant, Lowri Roberts who has gone from leading the marketing at Bristol Academy to working in the FA to being the first Head of Women's Football at the Welsh FA. She has now taken the plunge to work for herself as a consultant. 

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