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The Guardian
22-04-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Arsenal and Chelsea face uphill battles in Champions League – Women's Football Weekly
On this week's Guardian Women's Football Weekly, Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Tom Garry and Emma Sanders to review disappointing first-leg semi-final results for both Arsenal and Chelsea in the Champions League. They are trailing in their ties with Lyon and Barcelona respectively. But can they turn it around? The panel preview this weekend's must-win second legs. And after teasing you for weeks, the panel take a deep dive into the Women's Championship as we approach the final two games of what's been a thrilling season. They also round up the very latest from the WSL. All that, PLUS they answer some of your questions. Join the Fantasy League this season on Code GUARDIANWFW. Sign up for our weekly women's football newsletter – all you need to do is search 'Moving the Goalposts sign up' or follow this link. Support the Guardian here.
The Guardian
09-04-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
A different story for England as Belgium hit back – Women's Football Weekly
On this week's Guardian Women's Football Weekly, the panel, who are scattered across Europe, discuss the Lionesses' two game in four days home and away against Belgium. Last Friday was a very comfortable 5-0 win in Bristol but fast forward to Monday and it was a different story as Belgium got their revenge with a 3-2 win, leaving the Lionesses in second place in their group Sarina Weigman said the team would learn a lot from the away leg but instead of looking back, the focus is on the future and her summer selection plans with England's first game in Euro 2025 against France on 5 July. There's a look at the rest of the Nations League action and how the campaigns are playing out for Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland And the panel discuss the hosts for the 2031 and the 2035 World Cups and the launch of a new professional league in Canada – on today's Guardian Women's Football Weekly. Join the Fantasy League this season on Code GUARDIANWFW. Sign up for our weekly women's football newsletter – all you need to do is search 'Moving the Goalposts sign up' or follow this link. Support the Guardian here.
The Guardian
01-04-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Arsenal and Chelsea a step closer to European glory – Women's Football Weekly podcast
On this week's Guardian Women's Football Weekly: the panel discuss both Arsenal and Chelsea's progression into the semi-finals of the Champions League. With the international break looming, the relegation battle is on. Liverpool lost at home against Aston Villa, who moved out of the drop zone and four points clear of Crystal Palace. The panel discuss the rest of the WSL fixtures and catch up on the latest from the Championship. They also discuss Sarina Wiegman's new England squad before the double-header with Belgium in the Nations League. Plus the pod chew over the FA's plans to drop the expansion of the lower leagues and what that decision could mean. Join the Fantasy League this season on Code GUARDIANWFW. Sign up for our weekly women's football newsletter – all you need to do is search 'Moving the Goalposts sign up' or follow this link. Support the Guardian here.
The Guardian
18-03-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Chelsea clinch League Cup and Palace close the gap – Women's Football Weekly
On the podcast today: Chelsea claimed the season's first silverware, edging past Manchester City in the Subway Women's League Cup final to keep their quadruple hopes alive. But it wasn't all smooth sailing. The panel dissects the performance, the key moments, and the controversial state of the Pride Park pitch. Elsewhere, the WSL saw major shifts as Liverpool stunned Manchester United under the Anfield lights, Arsenal took advantage with a win over Everton, and Crystal Palace's crucial victory over Aston Villa intensified the fight for survival. The panel evaluates the relegation battle and asks what went wrong for Manchester United Plus, we look ahead to a massive week in the Champions League, discuss the latest from the Championship, and take your questions – all on today's Guardian Women's Football Weekly. Join the Fantasy League this season on Code GUARDIANWFW. Sign up for our weekly women's football newsletter – all you need to do is search 'Moving the Goalposts sign up' or follow this link. Support the Guardian here.
The Guardian
14-03-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Baroness Sue Campbell on changing the game – Women's Football Weekly podcast
On today's podcast, Suzy Wrack and Sophie Downey sit down with Baroness Sue Campbell to talk about her new book, The Game Changer, and her remarkable career in sport. From kicking a ball around in the school playground to leading the transformation of women's football as the FA's Director of Women's Football, Campbell shares the challenges and triumphs of her journey. She discusses her role in the London 2012 Olympics, the importance of grassroots development, and the impact of England's historic Euro 2022 victory. Plus, Baroness Sue Campbell shares her thoughts on the future of the game and what still needs to be done to ensure lasting progress. Join the Fantasy League this season on Code GUARDIANWFW. Sign up for our weekly women's football newsletter – all you need to do is search 'Moving the Goalposts sign up' or follow this link. Support the Guardian here.
