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Welcome to Upfront, the dedicated women's football feed brought to you by the Football Ramble. Each week we'll bring you the biggest stories from the WSL and beyond, and take you to the cultural heartbeat of the women's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Aston Villa’s greatest nigh...

03.21.2023

We’re all Lewes, aren’t we? Chloe and Rachel relive an FA Cup weekend that had the ultimate David vs Goliath encounter and a sensational night for Aston Villa! We also catch up with Goal’s women’s football correspondent and all-round European ...

Upfront episodes:

03.21.2023 Aston Villa’s greatest night and Champions League previews! We’re all Lewes, aren’t we? Chloe and Rachel relive an FA Cup weekend that had the ultimate David vs Goliath encounter and a sensational night for Aston Villa! We also catch up with Goal’s women’s football correspondent and all-round European ...
03.17.2023 BONUS: Looking ahead to the World Cup with Ireland’s Louise Quinn! Rachel sits down for a special St Patrick’s Day interview with Birmingham City and Ireland defender Louise Quinn. After qualifying for their first ever major women’s tournament, this Irish team have captured the nation’s imagination. Louise explains what the journey ...
03.14.2023 Spurs sack Skinner and Dagny Brynjarsdotir talks motherhood! Pour one out for Chloe Morgan! Manchester United’s title credentials took a huge hit at the weekend against Chelsea, as they showed (once again) who’s boss. Chloe and Rachel react! Elsewhere, Spurs have sacked Rehanne Skinner – but with no ...
03.07.2023 Arsenal lift the Conti Cup and two Brighton stars join us! Arsenal finally turned up when they really needed to! Rachel and Chloe react to their imperious win over Chelsea, which posed a load of questions about Emma Hayes’ decisions in the Chelsea dugout. Is the WSL title at risk? Also, ...
02.28.2023 Huge news across the Channel and trailblazers north of the border! The Clo Ro show is back! The girls react to the FA Cup and some big news coming out of France: Wendie Renard has ruled herself out of the World Cup. Oof. We then sit down with Laura Montgomery, chief ...
02.23.2023 Are England the favourites for the World Cup? Just when you thought Chloe Kelly had her defining moment, she wins the Arnold Clark golden boot. Fairytale stuff. It’s a Girls on the Ball takeover! Rachel is joined by Sophie Downey to discuss an impressive week for England which ...
02.21.2023 A message about this week’s schedule! A quick message from Rachel about this week’s schedule. Listen to our brand new At The Match episode from the Lionesses vs South Korea. We’ll be back on Thursday looking back on the whole international break! Got a question for ...
02.18.2023 At The Match: The Lionesses are back with a bang Our World Cup journey starts here! In a Costa. In Milton Keynes. Chloe and Rachel take in England’s first game on home soil since October for the Arnold Clark Cup! With just five months to go until the World Cup, ...
02.14.2023 Flipped scripts, how to fix the Conti Cup, and the Lionesses return! The Lionesses are back. The Arnold Clark Cup is back. And most importantly: Millie Bright’s defence of her Golden Boot begins. Chloe and Rachel are joined by The Telegraph’s Tom Garry from St George’s Park! We relive a dramatic WSL ...
02.07.2023 The WSL’s ‘spanner’ teams and a new era of transfer gossip Chloe and Rachel are joined by the BBC’s Emma Sanders for a big ol’ round-up of the weekend’s action! It was a tale of two 0-0 draws with one striker at the centre of it all. We discuss how costly ...
01.30.2023 Transfer window drama and the new challenges facing LGBTQ+ footballers Chloe and Rachel react to big news on the eve of deadline day: Chelsea have put in a bid for Arsenal’s Katie McCabe! We discuss how likely the move is and Chloe explains what the January transfer window is really ...
01.26.2023 "We have to think like an ecoystem": growing the game with Maggie Murphy After the release of Deloitte’s first ever money league table for women’s football, we call up CEO of Lewes FC Maggie Murphy to talk through the findings and understand the broader commercial landscape of the game. How do we grow ...
01.24.2023 Chaos at Kingsmeadow and the rise of Aston Villa Lads, it’s not Barbados. Chloe and Rachel react to a bizarre weekend as a ‘playable’ pitch turns world-class footballers into figure skaters. Elsewhere, Manchester United stay ice cold, we ask whether Spurs have found their game-changer (AGAIN) after a huge ...
01.17.2023 Upfront: Where were ya Chelsea and we shine a light on endometriosis Chloe, Rachel and Crystal Palace’s Leigh Nicol react to the return of the WSL! Leicester come back with a bang, but it took Chelsea 89 minutes to realise it was happening to be honest… In the second half of the ...
01.10.2023 Arsenal and Chelsea do battle, Villa’s Avengers, and returning to ACL injuries We’re back! Chloe and Rachel are joined by Ceylon Andi Hickman to kick off 2023 with a bang and with some huuuuge transfers. We discuss the end of an era for two Lionesses. And as Vivianne Miedema begins the year ...
12.13.2022 The WSL pauses on a cliffhanger and our New Year’s resolutions for football! To wrap up 2022, today we’re keeping it real. Chloe and Rachel look back on an enthralling weekend in the WSL and ask whether we have a four-way title race in store in 2023. A host of our contributors this ...
12.06.2022 The big guns trade blows and some relegation reforms A few days after Chelsea score eight, Chloe and Rachel are joined by former Chelsea, England and Team GB legend Claire Rafferty - funny that! They discuss the WSL’s big teams all racking up big wins and, as midtable sides ...
11.29.2022 ACL injuries in Women’s Football Join Chloe and Rachel for a slightly different episode this week as we look into the alarming rate of ACL injuries across women’s football and what can be done to help those players affected. We speak to Dr Emma Ross, ...
11.22.2022 Brains on seats for Man United’s epic comeback and Emma Hayes’ return! The WSL put on a cracking set of fixtures this week, as Man United stole three points from under Arsenal’s noses at the Emirates - Chloe Morgan vindicated! She’s joined by Rachel and freelance journalist Tim Stillman to look over ...
11.15.2022 Diversity across English women’s football Chloe and Rachel are joined by Dulwich Hamlet centre-back Ceylon Andi Hickman after Sarina Wiegman n’ co extended their unbeaten streak to 25 games! Just the 123 goals scored in that run, no big deal. We look over the Lionesses’ ...
11.08.2022 Chelsea put the league on notice and Nations League 101 We did say, Man United: if you come for the kings, you best not miss. Unfortunately they did, while Chelsea emphatically did not - the Blues' 3-1 win at the weekend reminded us of the difference between title contenders and ...
11.01.2022 Hope Powell leaves Brighton and Man United’s first big test Chloe, Rachel and Jessy Parker Humphreys head to the studio to discuss the WSL’s first managerial casualty, as Hope Powell leaves Brighton after their poor start. We wonder where it’s all gone wrong and what Brighton can expect next. We ...
10.25.2022 Imperious Champions League performances and the NWSL playoffs Rachel and Chloe are joined by journalist Jessy Parker-Humphreys to celebrate England's inevitable rise to Champions League glory after Arsenal's crushing win over Lyon. YES WE SAID IT. Okay, maybe a touch premature. After great weeks for Arsenal and Chelsea, ...
10.18.2022 WSL scraps and our Champions League preview Chloe and Rachel are joined by DAZN’s Alex Ibaceta to look over the latest from the WSL and around the continent. Man City’s 4-0 win has garnered little sympathy for boss Gareth Taylor, while West Ham’s win over Aston Villa ...
10.11.2022 Wembley roars again and World Cup crunch time For the first time in five and a half years, England beat the USA on Friday night! But was it the game-changing victory it’s being made out to be? Chloe and Rachel are joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss ...
10.04.2022 Cup chaos and a damning report from the NWSL Chloe and Rachel are joined by a legend of the game on today's episode as we welcome former Chelsea, England and Team GB full-back, Claire Rafferty! We discuss Conti Cup upsets galore and preview England's clash with the USA this ...
09.29.2022 Making History - Live from the North London derby At last weekend's record-breaking North London derby, Rachel hosted an episode of Upfront alongside Arsenal FC and INMOTION in front of a live audience. Join her as she sat down with Lucy Monkman - aka Monki - and Arsenal-mad content ...
09.27.2022 Derbies deluxe and an unprecedented situation in Spain After a few blockbuster WSL derbies this weekend, Chloe and Rachel pick through the highlights alongside Football Beyond Borders and Dulwich Hamlet’s own, Ceylon Andi Hickman! We then look into the unprecedented - and alarming - situation over in Spain, ...
09.20.2022 Upsets galore on the WSL’s opening weekend Chloe and Rachel are joined by women’s football journalist Jessy Parker Humphreys to look back on the WSL’s opening weekend - and what a bloody weekend it was! Liverpool proved how stubborn a test they’ll prove for the big dogs ...
09.13.2022 Keira Walsh, Ireland’s moment, and racism in women’s football There was no WSL this weekend, but Chloe, Rachel and former Spurs and Watford defender Renee Hector are here to get stuck into a whole host of stories! They chew over what Keira Walsh’s transfer means for Man City's season, ...
09.06.2022 Our bumper WSL season preview The WSL is almost upon us! Chloe and Rachel are joined by Spurs legend Jenna Schillaci to provide your definitive lowdown on every club’s summer business and how things are going to shake out this season. Can anyone break Chelsea’s ...
09.05.2022 Upfront 2022/23 trailer Upfront is back for the 2022/23 season! Join Chloe Morgan, Rachel O'Sullivan and a special guest every Tuesday for discussion about the biggest stories in women's football. Plus, more interviews and At The Match episodes throughout the season that will ...
08.30.2022 At The Match: Crystal Palace 3-0 Coventry United, August 2022 We’re back! Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Rachel O’Sullivan and Chloe Morgan reunite for a special Crystal Palace homecoming for Chloe in their very first home game at the Hayes Lane Stadium since her retirement. They discuss life for a player post-retirement and ...
08.04.2022 Welcome to Upfront! An important message about the future of Football Ramble Presents and our brand new Upfront feed! **Liked our Euros content? Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means ...
08.01.2022 Upfront: England win the Euros! IT HAPPENED PEOPLE! After an almighty tussle with Germany, England – at last – lifted their first major tournament in 56 years. Flo, Chloe and Rachel pick themselves up from the floor and congregate on Wembley Way to hail England’s ...
07.30.2022 Upfront: Euro 2022 Final Preview History beckons for England. Flo, Chloe and Rachel pick through what will be a huge occasion on Sunday night, but what will most of all be a mouthwatering battle between the two best teams of the tournament. From the key ...
07.28.2022 Upfront: The Lionesses roar on and Germany stifle France Flo, Rachel and Chloe have just about composed themselves after two cracking semi-finals, where Germany edged out France and England smashed Sweden in Sheffield. We're here to get stuck into it all: Alessia Russo's backheel, that Alexandra Popp masterclass and ...
07.26.2022 Upfront: Euro 2022 Semi-Final Preview It's crunch time! Flo, Rachel and Chloe are here with all you need to know ahead of two mouthwatering semi-finals, as the tournament's four best sides jostle for a place in the final. First up is the Lionesses vs Sweden; ...
07.24.2022 Upfront: France best the Dutch, Austria give Germany a fright and Sweden break Belgian hearts And then there were four! Flo, Chloe and Rachel look back over three closely-fought quarter-finals, where some tournament favourites struggled to make their mark. Even if the Netherlands defence did resemble that Peter Kay football advert. Plus, which player rents ...
07.21.2022 Upfront: England battle through to the semi-finals What a night! But it certainly wasn’t eazaaay. England came back from behind to oust a rampant Spain thanks to Ella Toooonay and, well, an absolute howitzer from Georgia Stanway! Flo, Chloe and Rachel relive the night and their experience ...
07.19.2022 Upfront: Belgium make history, Denmark are out, and England kick off the quarter-finals! Even though the quarter-final line-up is sorted, we can't quite agree on who should be there. Iceland will feel unlucky, but should Denmark? Flo, Rachel and Chloe also look ahead to England's first proper test as they take on Spain ...
07.16.2022 Upfront: English overconfidence, Kenny Shiels' bizarre comments, and a Norwegian implosion Flo, Rachel and Chloe are here to wave England through to the quarter-finals after their 5-0 win. We wonder if Alessia Russo should start over Ellen White and highlight some lingering overconfidence England will need to stamp out. Elsewhere, Marie-Antoinette ...
07.14.2022 Upfront: Sweden prove their worth, Germany survive their tough test, and the Dutch march on (through Leigh) With the second round of group games we’re starting to see who might make a splash this summer, with Sweden and Netherlands leading a four-horse race in Group C! We dial in from our respective horror hotels to reflect on ...
07.12.2022 Upfront: An eazay win for England, Northern Ireland's journey ends, and some fantastique French flair Flo, Rachel and Chloe just about make it to the studio after a chaotic night in Brighton, where England blew Norway to pieces! 8-0! Have some of that! We report back from the Amex and wonder how vital Sarina Wiegman ...
07.11.2022 Upfront x At The Match: England 1-0 Austria, July 2022 This summer's UEFA Women's Euros looks set to be a defining one for English football. Join Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Chloe Morgan and Rachel O'Sullivan as they head to Old Trafford to catch England's opening game! Immerse yourself in the sounds of ...
07.10.2022 At The Match: Malmö 2-1 Helsingborg, June 2022 Andy heads south for the second episode of his Swedish voyage, as he's in Scania for the latest Skånederby between two of cities biggest clubs. Amidst a fiercely competitive game, Andy catches up with Friend of the Ramble and Malmö ...
07.09.2022 Upfront: Julie Nelson makes history, Spain put on a show and Germany mean business Flo, Rachel and Chloe discuss Northern Ireland’s valiant effort against an impressive Norway side, but some post-match comments leave us scratching our heads. Plus, Group B is underway! Spain perfect the art of crossing while Germany put 2017 finalists Denmark ...
07.09.2022 At The Match: Hammarby 2-2 Häcken, June 2022 Join us for the first of two special episodes of At The Match from one of the few European leagues currently playing: Sweden's Allsvenskan, where Andy caught a top-of-the-table clash! Immerse yourself in a cracking Hammarby atmosphere as they took ...
07.07.2022 Upfront: England's Euros campaign is underway! We're off! England kicked off their home Euros with a win against Austria last night. Flo, Rachel and Chloe were all at Old Trafford, so join us as we look back over a historic night for the Lionesses. We assess ...
07.05.2022 Upfront: England vs Austria preview The Euros is nearly here! Flo, Rachel and Chloe are here with your definitive guide to England’s opening game tomorrow night! We look at Sarina Wiegmann’s options in midfield - will she opt for captain Leah Williamson? There’s also chat ...

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Upfront episodes:

Aston Villa’s greatest night and Champions League previews!

BONUS: Looking ahead to the World Cup with Ireland’s Louise Quinn!

Spurs sack Skinner and Dagny Brynjarsdotir talks motherhood!

Arsenal lift the Conti Cup and two Brighton stars join us!

Huge news across the Channel and trailblazers north of the border!

Are England the favourites for the World Cup?

A message about this week’s schedule!

At The Match: The Lionesses are back with a bang

Flipped scripts, how to fix the Conti Cup, and the Lionesses return!

The WSL’s ‘spanner’ teams and a new era of transfer gossip

Transfer window drama and the new challenges facing LGBTQ+ footballers

"We have to think like an ecoystem": growing the game with Maggie Murphy

Chaos at Kingsmeadow and the rise of Aston Villa

Upfront: Where were ya Chelsea and we shine a light on endometriosis

Arsenal and Chelsea do battle, Villa’s Avengers, and returning to ACL injuries

The WSL pauses on a cliffhanger and our New Year’s resolutions for football!

The big guns trade blows and some relegation reforms

ACL injuries in Women’s Football

Brains on seats for Man United’s epic comeback and Emma Hayes’ return!

Diversity across English women’s football

Chelsea put the league on notice and Nations League 101

Hope Powell leaves Brighton and Man United’s first big test

Imperious Champions League performances and the NWSL playoffs

WSL scraps and our Champions League preview

Wembley roars again and World Cup crunch time

Cup chaos and a damning report from the NWSL

Making History - Live from the North London derby

Derbies deluxe and an unprecedented situation in Spain

Upsets galore on the WSL’s opening weekend

Keira Walsh, Ireland’s moment, and racism in women’s football

Our bumper WSL season preview

Upfront 2022/23 trailer

At The Match: Crystal Palace 3-0 Coventry United, August 2022

Welcome to Upfront!

Upfront: England win the Euros!

Upfront: Euro 2022 Final Preview

Upfront: The Lionesses roar on and Germany stifle France

Upfront: Euro 2022 Semi-Final Preview

Upfront: France best the Dutch, Austria give Germany a fright and Sweden break Belgian hearts

Upfront: England battle through to the semi-finals

Upfront: Belgium make history, Denmark are out, and England kick off the quarter-finals!

Upfront: English overconfidence, Kenny Shiels' bizarre comments, and a Norwegian implosion

Upfront: Sweden prove their worth, Germany survive their tough test, and the Dutch march on (through Leigh)

Upfront: An eazay win for England, Northern Ireland's journey ends, and some fantastique French flair

Upfront x At The Match: England 1-0 Austria, July 2022

At The Match: Malmö 2-1 Helsingborg, June 2022

Upfront: Julie Nelson makes history, Spain put on a show and Germany mean business

At The Match: Hammarby 2-2 Häcken, June 2022

Upfront: England's Euros campaign is underway!

Upfront: England vs Austria preview