Full Time Europe: A show about women's football

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Join The Athletic's finest reporters and writers as they take you inside the biggest stories from European women's football, including the WSL, UEFA Women's Champion's League, and Spain's Liga F. Get in touch [email protected]

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Full Time Europe: A show about women's football episodes:

04.28.2024
SPECIAL from Stamford Bridge: Barcelona end Chelsea and Hayes' Champions League dreams
Sophie Penney brings you inside Stamford Bridge after Barcelona defeat Chelsea to reach the Champions League final and end Emma Hayes’ dreams of a fairytale ending in front of a sell-out crowd. You’ll hear from Chelsea’s Jess Carter and Fran Kirby,...
04.23.2024
Chelsea beat Barcelona - can they hold on?
Charlotte Harpur and Laia Cervello Herrero join Sophie Penney after Chelsea beat Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final first leg - the Catalan side’s first loss at home in over five years. How did Chelsea pull off that defensive masterclass? What...
04.16.2024
Is Emma Hayes’ final season unravelling?
Katie Whyatt, Carl Anka and Charlotte Hapur are with Sophie Penney to react to Manchester United knocking holders Chelsea out of the FA Cup to reach the final at Wembley, and Tottenham’s extra time winner to join them. How did United...
04.10.2024
How much will England miss Rachel Daly?
Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to talk about Rachel Daly, after she announced her retirement from international football. Plus, what did we make of England’s performances in their first Euro 2025 qualification games? Is Lucy Bronze’s defending...
04.01.2024
Hayes and Eidevall clash in chaotic Conti Cup final
Art de Roche and Jessy Parker Humphreys join Sophie Penney after Arsenal won the League Cup in a dramatic final where Chelsea manager Emma Hayes pushed Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall and Frida Leonhardsen Maanum collapsed. Thankfully Frida is now in...
03.26.2024
Bunny Shaw on how she became Man City's record goalscorer
Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw breaks down some of her top goals with Charlotte Harpur after breaking the Manchester City women's goalscoring record. What was she thinking in that moment? What are her favourite moves? What’s her relationship like with her teammates like...
03.19.2024
Chelsea sweep past Arsenal (plus... a discussion on ‘inappropriate’ relationships)
Chelsea knock Arsenal out of the title race in pursuit of their quadruple. How did Emma Hayes outthink Jonas Eidevall so emphatically? And what will happen when these two meet again in the League Cup final? Plus with two stories surrounding...
03.12.2024
Special Report: The issues facing INEOS at Man United
Charlotte Harpur and Dan Sheldon are with Sophie Penney to bring you all the behind the scenes details from The Athletic’s special report into Manchester United. How close did they come to keeping Alessia Russo? Could Mary Earps leave in the...
03.05.2024
What can WSL teams learn from Arsenal's massive crowds?
Art de Roche and Charlotte Harpur join Sophie Penney to chat about the North London derby and how Arsenal are consistently selling out the Emirates. And in International Women’s Day week, we discuss getting more male fans into the women’s game...
02.29.2024
Can anyone stop Spain?
Michael Cox and Laia Cervello Herrero are with Sophie Penney after World Champions Spain won the Nations League and qualified for the Olympics for the first time ever. Can anyone stop Spain? How do they keep winning after the Rubiales kiss...
02.20.2024
Will Man City ruin Emma Hayes’ dream finale?
Raphael Honigstein, Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney after Manchester City blew the WSL title race wide open and German star Lena Oberdorf signed with her club’s biggest rivals. Can City ruin Emma Hayes’ fairytale ending at Chelsea?...
02.13.2024
New owner... new Lyon?
Jessy Parker Humphreys joins Sophie Penney to chat about Lyon almost slipping up to PSG in their first game under new owner Michele Kang. What went wrong for Lyon in the top of the table tie? What does the new ownership...
02.06.2024
Why didn’t Leah Williamson’s comeback go to plan?
Art de Roche, Chloe Morgan and Charlotte Harpur join Sophie Penney to chat about why Leah Williamson’s first start since tearing her ACL didn’t go to plan and the first WSL manager sacking of the season. How did Williamson play? How...
01.31.2024
Who is world record signing Mayra Ramirez?
Sophie Penney is joined by Charlotte Harpur and Felipe Cardenas for a special bonus transfer deadline episode to bring you everything you need to know about Chelsea’s new world record signing Mayra Ramirez. What’s her style of play? How will she...
01.30.2024
Are women's matches really like Glastonbury?
"It's like Glastonbury, there's a festival feeling." Sophie Penney is with Chloe Morgan and Jessy Parker Humphreys to react to the comments from Nikki Doucet, the CEO set to take over the women’s professional game in England. What atmosphere do we...
01.24.2024
What INEOS’ arrival means for Manchester United women
On Saturday, David Ornstein broke the news that Manchester City’s Omar Berrada is moving to the red side of the city, succeeding Richard Arnold as CEO. With INEOS recently purchasing 25 per cent of Manchester United in exchange for sporting control,...
01.16.2024
How do Chelsea cope without Sam Kerr?
It took little over a week into 2024 before we were hit with our first ACL injury of the year. Sam Kerr joins the list of top women’s footballers Alexia Putellas, Vivianne Miedema, Beth Mead to have succumbed to this devastating...
01.02.2024
Hello 2024: What to expect this year
Michael Cox, Charlotte Harpur, Chloe Morgan look at what 2024 will bring with Sophie Penney. What will the WSL look like without Emma Hayes? And under new ownership? And what can we expect from the Olympics? Producer: Sophie Penney Executive Producer: Abi Paterson Get...
12.27.2023
Goodbye 2023: Our year in review
Michael Cox, Charlotte Harpur, Chloe Morgan and a host of other Athletic reporters share their moments of 2023 with Sophie Penney. In a year where Spain won the World Cup, Emma Hayes announced she’s leaving Chelsea for the U.S. Women’s National...
12.19.2023
Behind the Scenes at Spurs: the story behind their transformation
Come behind the scenes at Tottenham Hotspur with Charlie Eccleshare, Charlotte Harpur and Sophie Penney, after Spurs' first ever North London Derby win. What do the half time talks sound like? What’s the new manager Robert Vilahamn like? What role does goalscorer...
12.12.2023
How Russo and Arsenal blew the title race wide open
Art de Roche and Jessy Parker Humphreys are with Sophie Penney to figure out how Arsenal and Alessia Russo annihilated Chelsea to open up the title race. What made Russo so effective? Why couldn’t Chelsea find another gear? And what does...
12.06.2023
Olympic agony for Team GB - but does it matter?
Chloe Morgan and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to relive the emotional rollercoaster of the three stoppage time goals that meant Team GB miss out on the Olympics. What went wrong for England? Is missing the Olympics a big deal?...
11.27.2023
Will Team GB miss out on the Olympics?
Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to assess Team GB’s chances of qualifying for the Olympics in their upcoming Nations League games, especially with England captain Millie Bright out injured. What would missing the Olympics mean? Who will replace...
11.21.2023
How Kelly and City silenced United in the Manchester Derby
Carl Anka and Harriet Drudge are with Sophie Penney to dissect the Manchester Derby and Chloe Kelly's spicy celebration. Why was City's press so effective? Why aren't United getting the best out of Ella Toone? And what does this mean for...
11.14.2023
Should Man City start panicking?
Mark Carey and Chloe Morgan join Sophie Penney to break down the stats behind this season’s WSL surprises after Manchester City suffered a shock loss to Brighton. Do City’s performances show they’ll be out of the title race? Will Tottenham stay...
11.07.2023
Can Emma Hayes fix the U.S. Women’s National Team?
Adam Crafton, Meg Linehan and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to digest the big news that Emma Hayes is leaving Chelsea, likely for the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT). After 11 years at Chelsea, winning 13 major trophies, Hayes is...
10.30.2023
How did Bonmati become a Ballon d’Or winner?
Michael Cox, Laia Cervello Herrero and Sophie Penney bring you the inside story of Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati, from growing up in Catalonia to winning the World Cup and Champions League trophies and player of the tournament awards in...
10.23.2023
Why the Women's Champions League needs a shake up
Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to figure out what needs to change in the Women's Champions League after last year's finalists Wolfsburg, semi-finalists Arsenal, Manchester United and Juventus all got knocked out in qualifying. Should the competition...
10.16.2023
How did Vilda get the Morocco job after the World Cup scandal?
Sophie Penney is with The Athletic's Laia Cervello Herrero and Jacob Whitehead to react to Jorge Vilda being named manager of the Morocco women’s team just over a month after being sacked by Spain in the fallout from the World...
10.09.2023
Alex Greenwood and the ‘most ridiculous red card’ - do the new laws suit the women’s game?
Charlotte Harpur and Chloe Morgan are with Sophie Penney to react to Manchester City’s captain being sent off after just 38 minutes for taking ‘too long’ over a free kick. After that moment the floodgates opened: 11 cards were handed out,...
10.02.2023
What's going wrong at Arsenal?
Michael Cox and Art de Roche are with Sophie Penney after Arsenal’s shock loss to Liverpool on the opening day of the WSL season in front of a record league crowd at the Emirates. In a league where the winning side...
09.26.2023
Introducing: Full Time Europe
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08.21.2023
England beaten as Spain become world champions
Michelle Owen is joined by Michael Cox, Charlotte Harpur, Mark Carey and Laia Cervelló Herrero to reflect on the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Well the final has been played and Spain have won. Their 1-0 victory over the Lionesses sees La...
08.19.2023
Sweden finish third, World Cup Final preview
Michelle Owen is joined by Michael Cox and Laia Cervelló Herrero to reflect on the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. In the third place play off, Sweden matched their achievement in 2019 by picking up the bronze medal at the expense...
08.16.2023
England are in the World Cup final, Australia are out
Michelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur, Mark Carey, Michael Cox and Chloe Morgan to reflect on the second semi-final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. England have made their first ever final after their victory over Australia at Stadium...
08.15.2023
Spain in the World Cup final, Sweden out
Michelle Owen is joined by Jay Harris, Michael Cox and Laia Cervelló Herrero to reflect on the first semi-final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Sweden, beaten finalists in 2003 and serial semi-finalists, took on last four debutants Spain and...
08.12.2023
Australia & England through to semis, France & Colombia out
Abi Paterson is joined by Michael Cox and Harriet Drudge at Stadium Australia in Sydney / Wangal to reflect on the twenty-fourth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Up in the stands, Abi and Michael reflect on England’s 2-1...
08.11.2023
Sweden and Spain through to semis, Japan & The Netherlands out
Michelle Owen is joined by Mark Carey and Tamerra Griffin to reflect on the twenty-third day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Japan had won hearts and minds with their adaptable, swash-buckling style to be the surprise package of this...
08.08.2023
Colombia conquer Jamaica and France fire four past Morocco
Michelle Owen is joined by Mark Carey, Jay Harris and Michael Cox to reflect on the twentieth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Colombia reached their first ever Women’s World Cup by beating Jamaica 1-0 to set up a...
08.07.2023
England edge through against Nigeria and Australia sail past Denmark
Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur join Michelle Owen to reflect back on what was a nervy night in Brisbane after England and Nigeria went all the way to penalties with the Lionesses scraping through to the quarter finals. Harriet Drudge brings...
08.06.2023
USWNT out after Sweden's dramatic penalty shootout win, Netherlands beat South Africa, Australia and England face R16 ties
Michelle Owen and Chloe Morgan reflect on a dramatic exit for the US Women's Team. Beaten on penalties by Sweden, it's the first time the USWNT have failed to reach the World Cup semi-final stage. South Africa lost 2-0 to the...
08.05.2023
Japan and Spain through, Norway and Switzerland out
Michelle Owen is joined by Harriet Drudge, Steph Yang and Michael Cox to reflect on the seventeenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Spain put a shaky end to their group stage behind them to thrash Switzerland 5-1 and...
08.03.2023
Germany out, Colombia & Morocco through
Michelle Owen is joined by Tamerra Griffin and Harriet Drudge to reflect on the fifteenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Germany are the latest and biggest shock exit from this World Cup of the completely unexpected. The two time...
08.02.2023
Jamaica & South Africa progress, Brazil & Italy out
Michelle Owen is joined by Jack Lang and Nick Miller to reflect on the fourteenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Jamaica make the knockout stages for the first time ever at the expense of Brazil in yet another...
08.01.2023
Lionesses beat China 6-1, USA scrape through and the Dutch and Danes both progress
Michelle Owen is joined by The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur and Mark Carey to reflect on the thirteenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. The Lionesses came to life with a new system and world class performance from Lauren James...
07.31.2023
Australia & Nigeria through, Canada out, Japan hammer Spain
Michelle Owen is joined by Caoimhe O’Neill and Nick Miller to reflect on the twelfth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Group B came to an end today with Australia and Nigeria going through at the expense of Canada. England...
07.30.2023
Colombia shock Germany, Switzerland and Norway qualify
Michelle Owen is joined by Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang to reflect on the eleventh day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Colombia produced the shock of the tournament so far, beating one of the favourites Germany 2-1 in the...
07.29.2023
Keira Walsh update, France beat Brazil, Sweden smash Italy
Michelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur and Harriet Drudge to reflect on the tenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. We begin today’s episode with an update on the Lionesses, specifically news on the fitness of midfielder Keira...
07.28.2023
Walsh injury mars England win, China beat Haiti, Argentina & South Africa draw
Michelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur, Duncan Alexander, and Michael Cox to bring you the very latest news on day nine of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. England followed up their 1-0 win over Haiti by repeating the same...
07.27.2023
Nigeria shock Australia, USA Netherlands draw, Portugal win
Michelle Owen is joined by Caoimhe O’Neill and Chloe Morgan to reflect on the eighth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Nigeria shocked Australia by coming from behind to win 3-2 and blow Group B wide open. The first game...

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Full Time Europe: A show about women's football episodes:

SPECIAL from Stamford Bridge: Barcelona end Chelsea and Hayes' Champions League dreams

Chelsea beat Barcelona - can they hold on?

Is Emma Hayes’ final season unravelling?

How much will England miss Rachel Daly?

Hayes and Eidevall clash in chaotic Conti Cup final

Bunny Shaw on how she became Man City's record goalscorer

Chelsea sweep past Arsenal (plus... a discussion on ‘inappropriate’ relationships)

Special Report: The issues facing INEOS at Man United

What can WSL teams learn from Arsenal's massive crowds?

Can anyone stop Spain?

Will Man City ruin Emma Hayes’ dream finale?

New owner... new Lyon?

Why didn’t Leah Williamson’s comeback go to plan?

Who is world record signing Mayra Ramirez?

Are women's matches really like Glastonbury?

What INEOS’ arrival means for Manchester United women

How do Chelsea cope without Sam Kerr?

Hello 2024: What to expect this year

Goodbye 2023: Our year in review

Behind the Scenes at Spurs: the story behind their transformation

How Russo and Arsenal blew the title race wide open

Olympic agony for Team GB - but does it matter?

Will Team GB miss out on the Olympics?

How Kelly and City silenced United in the Manchester Derby

Should Man City start panicking?

Can Emma Hayes fix the U.S. Women’s National Team?

How did Bonmati become a Ballon d’Or winner?

Why the Women's Champions League needs a shake up

How did Vilda get the Morocco job after the World Cup scandal?

Alex Greenwood and the ‘most ridiculous red card’ - do the new laws suit the women’s game?

What's going wrong at Arsenal?

Introducing: Full Time Europe

England beaten as Spain become world champions

Sweden finish third, World Cup Final preview

England are in the World Cup final, Australia are out

Spain in the World Cup final, Sweden out

Australia & England through to semis, France & Colombia out

Sweden and Spain through to semis, Japan & The Netherlands out

Colombia conquer Jamaica and France fire four past Morocco

England edge through against Nigeria and Australia sail past Denmark

USWNT out after Sweden's dramatic penalty shootout win, Netherlands beat South Africa, Australia and England face R16 ties

Japan and Spain through, Norway and Switzerland out

Germany out, Colombia & Morocco through

Jamaica & South Africa progress, Brazil & Italy out

Lionesses beat China 6-1, USA scrape through and the Dutch and Danes both progress

Australia & Nigeria through, Canada out, Japan hammer Spain

Colombia shock Germany, Switzerland and Norway qualify

Keira Walsh update, France beat Brazil, Sweden smash Italy

Walsh injury mars England win, China beat Haiti, Argentina & South Africa draw

Nigeria shock Australia, USA Netherlands draw, Portugal win