The Athletic Women's Football Podcast

Michelle Owen is joined by Michael Cox, Charlotte Harpur, Mark Carey and Laia Cervelló Herrero to reflect on the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Well the final has been played and Spain have won. Their 1-0 victory over the Lionesses sees La Roja go from entering the tournament with internal strife and acrimony, being humiliated 4-0 by Japan in the group stages; to winning the whole thing. As for England; they fell at the final hurdle. Producer: Steve Hankey Exec Producer: Abi Paterson Honorary Producer: Chloe the koala Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Owen is joined by Michael Cox and Laia Cervelló Herrero to reflect on the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. In the third place play off, Sweden matched their achievement in 2019 by picking up the bronze medal at the expense of co-hosts Australia.   And tomorrow… England take on Spain.  The final will take place at Stadium Australia at 11am UK time. Producer: Steve Hankey Exec Producer: Abi Paterson Honorary Producer: Chloe the koala Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur, Mark Carey, Michael Cox and Chloe Morgan to reflect on the second semi-final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. England have made their first ever final after their victory over Australia at Stadium Australia in Sydney / Wangal. It will be the Lionesses who take on Spain to add a new name to the world cup trophy.  The final will take place at Stadium Australia on Saturday 20th August. Producer: Steve Hankey Exec Producer: Abi Paterson Honorary Producer: Chloe the koala Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Owen is joined by Jay Harris, Michael Cox and Laia Cervelló Herrero to reflect on the first semi-final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Sweden, beaten finalists in 2003 and serial semi-finalists, took on last four debutants Spain and it was the Spanish who triumphed to reach their first ever Women’s World Cup final. The Athletic’s Laia Cervelló Herrero was at Eden Park in Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau and told us what she thought just after the final whistle was blown. So Spain are the first side to book their place at the final at Stadium Australia in Sydney / Gadigal on Saturday 20th August. But who will join them?  Co-hosts Australia?  Or will it be England?  Producer: Steve Hankey Exec Producer: Abi Paterson Honorary Producer: Chloe the koala Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abi Paterson is joined by Michael Cox and Harriet Drudge at Stadium Australia in Sydney / Wangal to reflect on the twenty-fourth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Up in the stands, Abi and Michael reflect on England’s 2-1 victory over Colombia which saw The Lionesses through to the semi finals.  We then descend depths of the stadium where Harriet Drudge catches up with England forward Bethany England. Australia booked their place in the semi-finals alongside England earlier today. The Matildas defeated France in one of the most dramatic penalty shootouts you’re ever likely to see. Tamerra Griffin was at the Brisbane stadium in Brisbane / Meeanjin and brought us the sense of drama at the final whistle. Abi, Michael and Harriet there reflect on this incredible victory for the co-hosts. Producer: Steve Hankey Exec Producer: Abi Paterson Honorary Producer: Chloe the koala Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices