A formation change was not enough to bolster the defense, and Spurs Women suffered another heavy defeat in the WSL to North London rivals Arsenal, losing 0-3 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

We chat:

• Back 3 (or 5) confusion
• Another early goal concession
• Substitution timing
• Reassessing season prospects

Plus, we discuss a recent report about Spurs' investment compared to other WSL teams, lament the limited scouting network, and preview the upcoming League Cup group stage clash with Aston Villa.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie tweets @abbierosemeow & @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline tweets @cgstefko & @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond 
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Bunny Shaw continued her trend of scoring a hat trick against Spurs in the away matchup with Manchester City, which ended in a 4-0 defeat for the Lilywhites. We (reluctantly) gathered to analyze what went wrong in the game and assess the season so far.

We chat:

• Molly at DM
• Clare's bad day
• AJT and Hayley return
• the result in context

Plus, we reflect on Becky Spencer's contract extension, discuss the fixture change for the upcoming Brighton away game, and preview this weekend's NLD at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie tweets @abbierosemeow & @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline tweets @cgstefko & @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond 
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Spurs Women secured a much-needed win against West Ham thanks to a stoppage own goal from the Hammers.

We chat:

• Ella's first start
• too many attackers
• another set piece concession
• third time's the charm
• Lenna causing problems
• is it a derby?

Plus, we discuss other results around the league and preview the Friday game against Manchester City.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie tweets @abbierosemeow & @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline tweets @cgstefko & @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond 
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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There's no sugarcoating this one: Spurs Women suffered a heavy defeat at Kingsmeadow as the winless streak in the league stretches to four games.

We chat:

• Amanda's impact (good & bad)
• Johanna Rytting Kaneryd on fire
• More PK problems
• Consolation free kick for Eveliina
• Ella Morris' competitive debut

Plus, we look forward to the international break, get existential about the state of the league (and Spurs' place in it), and preview the West Ham United derby after the break.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie tweets @abbierosemeow & @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline tweets @cgstefko & @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond 
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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It was a tale of familiar foes in Spurs Women's latest WSL loss, as Manchester United claimed a 3-0 win with help from former Spurs winger Celin Bizet.

We chat:

• Surprise injury crisis
• A dominant first 43 minutes
• Conceding two identical goals
• Another penalty (this one legit)
• The forward line dilemma

Plus: we take a vibe check on Spurs' season so far and the wider WSL, then preview the upcoming match away at Chelsea.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie tweets @abbierosemeow & @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline tweets @cgstefko & @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond 
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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The head official was the main character in the latest Spurs Women match, the first loss of the new WSL season.

We dissect all of the strange decisions as well as the key talking points of the last two games, including:

• League Cup victory at Charlton
• Debuts for Katelin and Araya
• Unchanged league lineup
• Becky's rough start
• Own goal relief
• Clare's first Spurs goal
• That controversial penalty call

Plus, we preview the first competitive matchup with Manchester United since last season's FA Cup final.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie tweets @abbierosemeow & @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline tweets @cgstefko & @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond 
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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WSL matchweek two didn't go as smoothly for Spurs Women, but the team still managed to secure a valuable point away from home in the 2-2 draw with Aston Villa.

We chat:

• Eveliina as designated PK taker
• Struggles for Jess on the wing
• Potential injury worry for Becky
• Never leave Rachel Daly unmarked
• Never leave Beth unmarked either!
• Aston Villa's new manager

Plus, we preview the two-match week ahead and answer a couple more listener questions.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie tweets @abbierosemeow & @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline tweets @cgstefko & @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond 
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Spurs Women kicked off the new WSL season with a dominant 4-0 home win over newly-promoted Crystal Palace!

We discuss:

• First lineup of the season
• Instant impact from summer signings
• A variety of goals & attacking plays
• New YouTube streaming experience

Plus, we answer some listener questions, look at results around the league, and preview the upcoming away match at Aston Villa.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie tweets @abbierosemeow & @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline tweets @cgstefko & @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond 
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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It’s our 2024/25 Spurs Women Season Preview!!

With the new season just days away Abbie, Caroline, Rachel and Sian got together to:

• Catch up on three final summer signings.
• Recap a successful preseason
• Do some quickfire season predictions
• Look ahead to Spurs first game vs Crystal Palace

You can find the N17 Women Team on Twitter and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie tweets @abbierosemeow & writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline tweets @cgstefko & writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond 
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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The N17 Women squad gathered for an emergency pod sorts to process the latest transfer news.

The comings and goings include:

• Rosella Ayane going on loan to Chicago Red Stars
• Hayley Raso joining on a free transfer & two-year contract
• Manchester United reportedly triggering Celin Bizet's release clause

After working through our complicated feelings about these moves, we also discuss the three WSL fixtures moved to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and catch up on the latest pre-season happenings (camp content!).

Stay tuned for our season preview pod, coming soon to your podcast feeds.

You can find the N17 Women Team on Twitter and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie tweets @abbierosemeow & writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline tweets @cgstefko & writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond 
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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