The Twelve: A WSL Podcast

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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

The home of WSL, the entire league, where you will hear us talk about the top to the bottom of the table. This is THE TWELVE

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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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The gang of The Twelve are BACK, grading every team in the league's summer transfer window

Plenty to discuss from last season which is why we split it into two parts. Enjoy!

The Twelve is back to wrap-up the WSL season! Thom, Treb, and Deepti give their analysis on the WSL relegation playoff match after Thom gets a chance to sing the praises of his title-winning team. They then talk through the Barclays WSL Awards and whether they agree with the winners. Finally, they summarize the season for teams in the bottom half of the table, listing positives and negatives for each, before previewing the FA Cup final between Brighton and Manchester City.

Join Deepti, Treb, Thom, and Marc in a episode that explores the disparities in pay between men's and women's football in Asia, the importance of equitable prize money, and recent match analyses from the Women's Super League. An in-depth discussion on recent women's football matches, controversies, and upcoming tournaments, featuring expert insights and analysis.

00:00 Introduction to Women's Super League Issues

03:00 Inequality in Prize Money: AFC Women's Cup Discussion

05:55 Player Perspectives on Pay and Representation

08:57 Impact of Pay Disparities on National Teams

12:10 Match Week 19 Preview and Predictions

15:09 Merseyside Derby Recap: Liverpool vs Everton

18:01 Manchester Derby Analysis: City vs United

21:01 North London Derby Highlights: Arsenal vs Tottenham

37:21 Tottenham's Struggles and Arsenal's Prospects

39:17 London City's Future in Champions League

40:13 Player Performances and Contributions

42:00 The East London Derby: West Ham vs London City

49:36 Chelsea vs Aston Villa: A Thrilling Encounter

01:05:36 Brighton's Surprise Victory Over Leicester

01:07:39 Brighton and Kiko Seki's Impact

01:09:16 Champions League Quarterfinals Recap

01:11:07 El Clasico: Barcelona vs Real Madrid

01:15:28 Chelsea vs Arsenal: A Tense Rivalry

01:16:30 Bayern vs Manchester United: A Competitive Tie

01:19:48 Chelsea's Tactical Approach Against Arsenal

01:35:17 Looking Ahead: Chelsea's Future and Transfers

01:39:02 Team Dynamics and Performance Analysis

01:41:58 Player Highlights and Match Strategies

01:44:54 Referee Decisions and Controversies

01:47:58 Upcoming Matches and International Break

01:51:49 Transfer News and Player Movements

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