"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 want at women’s games? Is there enough focus on the football? Should we consider scrapping the 3pm blackout for the women's game to engage more fans? 

Producer: Sophie Penney

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

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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, what will these changes mean for the women’s team?

The Athletic’s Laura Williamson and Charlotte Harpur join Abi Paterson to answer this very question. 

Produced by Abi Paterson.

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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 injury.

So what does this mean for Kerr, Chelsea, and why do we not seem to be any further down the line to avoiding these situations?

The Athletic's Chloe Morgan and Jessy Parker Humphreys join Abi Paterson to answer these very questions.

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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

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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 Team and many players protested for better conditions - what stood out? 

Producer: Sophie Penney

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

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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 Martha Thomas play off the pitch?

Plus, Chloe Morgan discusses the online abuse that Chelsea’s Lauren James has been receiving. 

Producer: Sophie Penney

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

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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 it mean for the WSL title? 

Plus we figure out how Arsenal broke the WSL attendance record and what other clubs can learn from the Gunners. 

Producer: Sophie Penney

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

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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? And where do they go from here?

Plus, Mia Eriksson joins us as Sweden, silver medallists at the last two Games, fail to make the Olympics for the first time ever.

Producer: Sophie Penney

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

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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 Bright? And how can the Lionesses convert more of their chances up front?

Plus after Khadija "Bunny" Shaw’s 15-minute hat-trick for Manchester City, we discuss what makes her so effective and why she’s called Bunny. 

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Produced by Sophie Penney 

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson 

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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 the Reds going forward?

Plus Charlotte Harpur gives us the lowdown on giant killers Paris FC as they face Chelsea in the Champions League after knocking out Wolfsburg and Arsenal.

Produced by Sophie Penney 

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson 

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