The Twelve: A WSL Podcast

Deepti, Treb and Marc break down a huge week in the Women's Super League. They open with the Ballon d'Or, then recap league play, the Champions League and the Subway Cup, and finish with predictions for match day eight.

• Alexia Putellas wins her third Ballon d'Or. Bunny Shaw finishes third, the highest-ranked WSL player.
• The hosts talk about who else deserved a place (Yui Hasegawa was 11th) and why missing the Champions League may have cost Shaw. They also look at how the Women's World Cup and CONCACAF qualifying could shape next year's race.

• Tottenham 1–2 Arsenal: Arsenal's much-needed Derby win, with Ona Batlle looking more comfortable at right back.
• Brighton 3–0 West Ham: Maisie Simons scores a long-range stunner.
• Crystal Palace 1–3 Chelsea: Melvine Malard and Sandy Baltimore lead the comeback. The hosts also discuss the handbags moment involving Katie McCabe, and what has gone wrong for Palace.
• Birmingham City 1–0 Charlton: Charlton remains pointless. The hosts debate where their first points could come from and whether the record for fewest points in a season is in danger.
• Aston Villa 3–2 Everton
• Liverpool 2–2 London City: A chaotic draw.
• Manchester United 1–1 Manchester City: A Derby with an even split of possession. Shaw scores, but Beth Turlin grabs the late equalizer. The hosts discuss whether City are relying too heavily on Shaw.
• They finish with the table after match day 7, with Chelsea first, City second and London City third.

• The prediction points race, with Deep D leading.
• The top five goals of the week, led by Maisie Simons' strike.

• Arsenal 3–0 Benfica, a Russo hat trick.
• Manchester City 1–1 PSG, and why City's campaign worries the hosts.
• Chelsea 2–0 Roma, and the debate over rotation.
• Lyon 6–0 Inter, Barcelona 8–0 HB Køge, Bayern 2–2 Real Madrid, plus the other results and the league phase table.

• London City 4–2 Crystal Palace, Tottenham 6–1 Bristol City, Manchester United 3–0 Burnley, Brighton 6–0 Wolves, and the other results.
• The table, and why United and London City look like the favorites.

• Everton v Manchester United, London City v Manchester City, Arsenal v Aston Villa, West Ham v Liverpool, Brighton v Crystal Palace, Birmingham City v Tottenham and Charlton v Chelsea.
• 0:00 Intro and Ballon d'Or reaction
• 5:52 Match day 7 recap
• 40:23 Manchester Derby and the table
• 48:11 Predictions scoreboard
• 49:16 Top goals of the week
• 53:10 Champions League match day 3
• 1:29:57 Subway Cup roundup
• 1:36:32 Match day 8 predictions

The WSL is splitting fast, and this episode shows you exactly who’s rising, who’s cracking, and who still has time to turn it around. From Manchester City’s ruthless ceiling to Arsenal’s injury-hit collapse, we break down the teams that could define the season before the table hardens. With special guest, CrunkChocolate, he joins Deepti, Marc, and Treb who go team by team through the league, spotlighting the tactical shifts, key performers, and warning signs hiding inside the results. Manchester City’s all-out pressure, Chelsea’s evolving system under Sonia Bompastor, London City Lionesses’ surprise top-three push, Tottenham’s volatile ceiling, and Manchester United’s stunning turnaround all get the full treatment. We also get into the mid-table mess, where Everton, Liverpool, West Ham, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Brighton, Birmingham City, and Charlton are all fighting for position in a league that keeps narrowing by the week. Some teams are flirting with momentum. Others are one bad result away from panic.If you want a smart, sharp, and sometimes brutally honest read on the WSL right now, this is essential listening. The predictions are spicy, the opinions are strong, and the race at the top just got a lot more interesting.

The WSL is more unpredictable than it has been in years, and this episode breaks down exactly why. From London City’s surprising surge to Manchester United’s overperformance, Crystal Palace’s growing pains, and the season-long debate around Arsenal’s Renee Slegers, this vibe check digs into the teams, tactics, and pressure points that are shaping the title race, top-four chase, and relegation fight. Deepti is joined by Marc and Treb for a fast, opinionated midseason check-in on a league where almost any team can take points off another. They unpack the rise in scoring and xG conversion, why promoted clubs are actually competing, and which teams are starting to separate themselves from the pack.

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The Crew discuss Aston Villa parting ways with Natalia Arroyo, what's going on with Arsenal's attacking woes, WSL Round 4 results as well as a round0up of both Subway Cup and UEFA Women's Champions League action!

00:00 — Opening banter

01:00 — Aston Villa sack Natalie Arroyo after four matches

07:14 — Charlton vs. Manchester City

12:48 — London City Lionesses vs. Brighton

17:43 — Manchester United vs. West Ham

23:35 — Tottenham vs. Aston Villa

30:07 — Birmingham City vs. Crystal Palace

35:20 — Liverpool vs. Everton: the Merseyside derby

42:11 — Chelsea vs. Arsenal

63:00 — Worst coaching performances of the week

66:52 — Subway Cup results

69:30 — Champions League roundup

71:19 — Arsenal’s draw with Paris FC and the controversial penalty

82:37 — Chelsea’s draw with Lyon

88:26 — More Champions League results, including Manchester City vs. Real Madrid

90:31 — Match Day 5 preview and predictions

97:37 — Closing remarks

Thom Bomb, Deepti, Marc, and Treb get together and run through scores of the UEFA Women's Champions League and Subway Players Cup as both competitions started this week. They then recap a high scoring week of WSL action from MatchDay 3. Next, they give The Twelve Power Rankings along with the top 5 managers of the week. Ending the episode previewing and predicting MatchDay 4 of WSL action

Deepti, Thom, Treb, and Nicholls, get together to discuss a WILD weekend in the WSL that proved why Dagenham is the spiritual home of the league, how the Eagles soared across London to do something historic, and the Champions remain the only unbeaten side in the league

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Crystal Palace just did something in the WSL that most fans have never seen before, the fallout could be a whole lot bigger than a simple fine. The Twelve breaks down the bizarre four-substitution-window controversy, the possible punishments, and why everyone from the hosts to the refs has questions. Then the conversation turns to a wild opening weekend: London City’s pressing game leaves Manchester United looking blunt, Chelsea survive a frustrating start to salvage a point against Aston Villa, Arsenal grind out a hard-fought win at Brighton, Tottenham announce themselves with a statement 3-1 over West Ham, Liverpool run riot at Charlton, Crystal Palace look like a completely different side against Everton, and Manchester City eventually put away Birmingham after a cagey first half. Deepti, Thom Bomb, Treb, and Nichollsodeon dig into the tactical details that actually changed these matches from Crystal Palace’s mistake or gamesmanship, to London City’s relentless counter press, to Chelsea’s strange selection calls, to why Tottenham might have the most dangerous attack in the league right now. They also unpack the performances that mattered most, including standout efforts from Kirsty Hansen, Lisa Bauman, Vivian Endeman, Lexi Lloyd Smith, and Yui Hasegawa.

The 2026-27 WSL season starts with chaos, and this opening weekend could tell us everything. From a headline grabbing Brighton managerial change to Chelsea’s Champions League stress test, Manchester United’s latest rebuild, and a newly expanded league that may reshape the title race, this is the preview that actually matters. Thom Bomb, Marc and Treb to break down the biggest stories heading into Matchday 1, including Dario Vidosic’s exit from Brighton, Arturo Ruiz’s arrival, Rebecca Bernal’s move to Manchester United, and the FA’s decision to let WSL academies compete in the National League. They also unpack why the new 18-team UWCL format feels like a turning point for women’s football in Europe.

The WSL season is about to explode, and this preview makes it clear which teams are ready to surge, and which ones are already under pressure. From Arsenal's brutal opening run to Chelsea's hot-seat tension, the panel breaks down the storylines that could shape the entire title race before the first month is over.
Deepti is joined by Treb, Thom Bomb, and Nichollsodeon for a team-by-team look at every club heading into the new campaign, with sharp predictions, breakout-player picks, and the early fixtures that could make or break the season. You will hear why Leah Williamson remains Arsenal's constant, why Lisa Baum could push their attack into overdrive, and why that opening stretch against Chelsea and City may decide everything before autumn truly begins.
The conversation then turns to Aston Villa's post-turnover identity, Birmingham City's promoted-team reality check, Brighton's search for goals, Charlton's return to the top flight, and Crystal Palace's chance to prove they learned from their last WSL stint. The crew also digs into Liverpool's midfield engine, London City's superstar-heavy rebuild, Manchester United's youth-first reset, Tottenham's transfer-window masterclass, West Ham's aggressive investment, and Manchester City's attempt to defend the crown with Bunny Shaw still leading the line.

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