Michelle Owen is joined by Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur to reflect on the third day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, plus hear from France midfielder Kenza Dali and the Athletic's Stephanie Yang. 

England beat a spirited Haiti 1-0 in Brisbane with Georgia Stanway converting a re-taken penalty.

Denmark left it late with their 1-0 win over China in the other game in Group D.

The favourites USA get off to a winning start with a brace and an assist for Sophia Smith and Stephanie Yang gives us her thoughts.

And the day’s action started with Japan beating a youthful Zambia side 5-0.

Plus we look ahead to France's opener against the Reggae Girlz, Jamaica tomorrow with an interview Charlotte Harpur recorded with Aston Villa and France midfielder Kenza Dali .

Producer: Jesse FK Howard

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

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Michelle Owen is joined by Chloe Morgan and Melanie Anzidei to reflect on the second day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Spain gave Costa Rica a bit of a humbling in the opening game of Group C. 

The Athletic’s Laia Cervelló Herrero gives us her post match thoughts having watched from a rain soaked Wellington Regional Stadium in New Zealand.

Earlier in the day in Group A, Switzerland defeated World Cup debutants the Philippines 2-0. 

And the day’s action started with Nigeria drawing 0-0 with Olympics champions Canada in Group B.

We look ahead to European champions England beginning their Group D against Haiti tomorrow.

Plus The Athletic’s Jacob Whitehead brought us the latest news from The Lionesses.

Producer: Steve Hankey

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

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Michelle Owen is joined by Mark Carey and Caoimhe O’Neill to reflect on the first day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

Both co-hosts came out of the first round of fixtures with 1-0 wins.

New Zealand began Group A with a shock win over Norway and their star-studded forward line.

In Group B, it took a second half penalty for Australia to overcome The Republic of Ireland’s strong defensive resistance.

Plus Michael Cox gives us his thoughts post-match from Stadium Australia in Sydney.

Producer: Steve Hankey

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

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Michelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur, Meg Linehan and Michael Cox to give you the perfect preview guide to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

We run through every single group to give you all you need to know going into the tournament.

Will the USA retain their crown or will European champions England end the dominance of the USWNT? 

Or will it be our panel’s surprise pick as favourites who bring the trophy home?

Will the likes of Haiti or South Africa be a surprise package?

And which players are going to launch themselves to global stardom this summer?

Producer: Steve Hankey

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

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Lynsey Hooper is with Raphael Honigstein, Michael Cox and Laia Cervello to discuss the Champions League final and more. 

Reaction from Keira Walsh and Lucy Bronze, plus... how did Barcelona do it? Why is the number two so important? And what does this all mean for Wolfsburg’s future? 

And we look ahead to the World Cup with reaction to the England and Germany squads as well as the drama around player release dates and broadcast deals.  

Producer: Sophie Penney 

WHAT’S WHEN? 

PART 1 - Champions League Final 

Reaction from Keira Walsh and Lucy Bronze (2.00)

Analysis (4.45)

PART 2 - World Cup 

Germany squad and player release dates (19.30)

TV deals (23.30)

England World Cup squad (29.00)

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Lynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Harriet Drudge to discuss the WSL season finale including reaction from Chelsea superfan Kerrie Evans.

Plus a clip from an exclusive interview with Ona Batlle from The Athletic’s Katie Whyatt.  

Lynsey looks back on the season with FA’s Director of the Women’s Professional Game, Kelly Simmons.

And The Athletic’s Laia Cervello joins us to preview the Champions League final. 

Producer: Sophie Penney 

WHAT’S WHEN? 

PART 1 - WSL 

Title (1.00)

Player of the season (11.00)

Ona Batlle interview clip (17.30) 

Top 4 (21.30) 

Relegation (25.30)

Golden Boot (31.30)

Season review with the FA’s Kelly Simmons (33.30)

PART 2 - Europe 

Frauen Bundesliga ft. Stanway in Lederhosen (43.30)

Champions League final preview (45.00)

End of WSL season montage (52.30)

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Lynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur and Michael Cox after late WSL drama means it will all be decided on the last weekend of the season. 

Join us as we chat about Roebuck’s red, Eriksson’s elation and Reading’s regret. 

We react to Lyon winning their league for the 16th time - how do you solve a problem like the French league? 

Plus, The Athletic’s Meg Linehan and Steph Yang take a closer look at Michele Kang’s historic move in women’s football business - the new global multi-club women’s football group.

Producer: Sophie Penney

WHAT’S WHEN? 

PART 1 - WSL 

Title race and Champions League spots (2.30)

Relegation (22.30)

PART 2 

Lyon champions of France (25.30)

Michele Kang takeover with The Athletic’s Meg Linehan and Steph Yang (31.00)

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Lynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur and Carl Anka to react to the FA Cup final and more. 

Manchester City’s Kerstin Casparij talks about gaming with producer Sophie ahead of the big Manchester derby. 

We chat about statistics in the women’s game with Steph Harries, Managing Director of the Women’s Sports Group who worked for stats company Opta/Perform when the WSL first launched. 

Plus, we preview the huge week coming up in the WSL where the title and relegation battles could be decided. 

Producer: Sophie Penney 

WHAT’S WHEN? 

PART 1 - FA Cup final 

Reaction from Wembley (0.45) 

Analysis (4.00)

Quiz (19.00)

PART 2 - Statistics

Statistics interview with Steph Harries (23.30)

PART 3 - Big WSL week to come 

Interview with Manchester City’s Kerstin Casparij on gaming (32.30)

Analysis and predictions (42.30)

World Cup support (47.30)

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Lynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Ali Rampling and producer Sophie Penney for your latest women’s football update after a dramatic result for Manchester City tipped the title race. 

Manchester United’s Hayley Ladd and Maya Le Tissier join us to talk about women's-fit boots and chasing that WSL trophy. 

The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur gives us the low down as Lyon say au revoir to pioneer Jean-Michel Aulas. 

Plus a look ahead to the FA Cup final at a sold out Wembley. 

Producers: Sophie Penney and Abi Paterson  

WHAT’S WHEN? 

PART 1  

Coronation and bouncy castles (1.00)

PART 2 

WSL title race (4.00)

Exclusive interview with Man United’s Hayley Ladd and Maya Le Tissier (16.30)

WSL Relegation (28.30)

PART 3 

Lyon say au revoir to Aulas (34.00)

PART 4 

FA Cup final preview (41.30)

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This Athletic Women's Football Podcast is a little bit special as we come to you from Emirates stadium following a record breaking match as Arsenal exited the Champions League following a last minute winner for Wolfsburg to set up a final against Barcelona.

So join us at Arsenal for the biggest and best analysis in the women's game. Hear exclusive interviews with Faye White and Kenza Dali, get the best analysis with Michael Cox, Chloe Morgan, and Charlotte Harpur. All that plus interviews with Jen Beattie and Jill Roord.

It's Lynsey Hooper and Abi Paterson hosting and it's all courtesy of Arsenal Football Club.

Produced by Abi Paterson

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