Women's World Football Show, Episode 201 – Alex Morgan, Ali Riley, Sophia Smith, Emily Fox

02/28/22 • 57 min

The women’s game is vibing all over the world – and boy do we need it!
Regardless of where you are, you’ve probably been enjoying a women’s soccer tournament. Women’s football is on display in places like the USA, England, Ireland, Spain, Africa, Mexico, Asia – just to name a few.
On this episode, we take a spin around the world to check in on everything from the inaugural Arnold Clark Cup Competition in England to the Concacaf W championships to the Algarve Cup, SheBelieves, and more!
And searching for those good vibes we need so desperately in today’s crazy world. We find them at the USWNT camp with head coach Vlatko Andonovski and young stars Sophia Smith and Emily Fox.
Plus, we sneak into a few California training camps (the perfect place to find those good vibrations!), as we hear from San Diego Wave FC forward Alex Morgan and head coach Casey Stoney. Then we head north to LA to catch up with Angel City defender Ali Riley and head coach Freya Coombe.
Vlatko Andonovski - 11’
Emily Fox - 12’
Sophia Smith - 13’
Freya Coombe - 32’
Ali Riley - 36’
Casey Stoney - 44’
Alex Morgan - 47’
Episode Links:
Concacaf Women's Championship Qualifications - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_CONCACAF_W_Championship_qualification
Arnold Clark Cup - https://www.arnoldclarkcup.com/
SheBelievesCup - https://www.ussoccer.com/shebelieves/cup
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Image by: Patricia La Bella
Original Broadcast Date: February 28, 2022
Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.
Additional assistance for this episode by Aaron Heifitz at US Soccer, Lisa Goldberg and Amy Chastain at Angel City FC, Noah Gold at San Diego Wave FC.
Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella
Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

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Episode 200: Shay Haddow, Ashley Hatch, Stephanie Labbé

We’ve all experienced times of uncertainty, stress, anxiety, depression – especially in these days we’re living in.
From elite professionals to the youth levels, the mind can sometimes be the biggest opponent. On this episode we’re taking an in-depth look at this subject with our featured guest, sports life coach and host of Alpha Girl Confidence podcast Shay Haddow.
Plus we hear from NWSL Golden Boot Winner & USWNT striker Ashley Hatch and Olympic Gold Medal Winner & Canada goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé.
Shay Haddow is a sports life coach, podcast host of Alpha Girl Confidence, and author of She the Confident.
Shay works with young female athletes to empower them to live and play confidently and she’s here to share all her knowledge with us. (13’)
How has the 2021 NWSL Golden Boot winner Ashley Hatch overcome adversity to play confidently and have fun even under adversity? She lets us in on her secret! (9’)
In her first press conference since announcing her retirement, Canada Women’s National Team goalkeeper and Olympic Gold Medal winner Stephanie Labbé takes questions from the media. Listen in as Steph talks about her retirement decision, the importance of her teammates, the dissing of CanWNT by FIFA, and more. As usual, this role model does not disappoint in her statements. (40’)
Episode Links:
Alpha Girl Confidence podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alpha-girl-confidence-podcast/id1447169587
Get Shay’s book “She the Confident” - https://www.amazon.com/She-Confident-Mindset-Advantage-Athletes/dp/1676894888/ref=asc_df_1676894888
Watch the full Stephanie Labbé press conference - https://youtu.be/v0SNSiyyfVc
“Labbe: A Story of Depression, a Bronze Medal and the Power of Resilience” by Michael Farber - https://olympic.ca/2019/01/28/labbe-a-story-of-depression-a-bronze-medal-and-the-power-of-resilience/
Listen to Stephanie Labbé on Episode 145: https://wwfshow.com/2019/05/05/episode-145-stephanie-labbe/
Listen to Ashley Hatch on Episode 106: https://wwfshow.com/2017/10/02/ashley-hatch/
Don't miss Patty's new YouTube Show Mission California
More WWFShow Links:
Follow Women’s World Football Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.
Listen to Women’s World Football Show on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Spreaker, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, Castbox, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and direct from our website at www.WWFShow.com.
Original Broadcast Date: January 23, 2022
Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.
Additional assistance for this episode by Shay Haddow, Lyndsey Cabanilla, Aaron Heifitz at US Soccer, Richard Scott at Canada Soccer.
Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella
Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.

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Episode 202: Amanda Pérez-Murillo, Ana De Souza

On this episode we’re exploring women’s football in the Concacaf regions of Latin America & The Caribbean with guests Club América midfielder Amanda Pérez-Murillo and founder of FutbolAce.com Ana De Souza.
Plus there’s a subplot! Both guests share their experience of stepping outside of their comfort zones on the way to success.
Club América midfielder Amanda Pérez-Murillo stops by to share her football journey. What was it like to play in her sister Veronica’s shadow and how did she emerge as her own player? Plus, Amanda gives us insights on how playing in different leagues has helped shape her as a player and as a person. This inspiring young player also gives us an inside look at the popularity of Liga MX Feminil. What makes this league so exciting and why are fans showing up in droves to Aztec Stadium? You do not want to miss this interview! (6’)
Founder and owner of FutbolAce.com Ana De Souza stops by to give us an update on all things Concacaf. Who is going to win the U20 WWC in Costa Rica? Which teams should we be watching and who are the up and coming players to watch? Ana gives us the answers.
Plus we talk more about the upcoming Concacaf W Championship Qualifications and the Concacaf Finals that serve as qualifiers for the 2023 Women’s World Cup and 2024 Olympics. There’s lots of things happening in women’s football in Concacaf and Ana is here to help navigate us through all the news! (31’)
Episode Links:
Follow Amanda Pérez-Murillo on IG - https://www.instagram.com/amandaapm
Visit ClubAmerica.com - https://www.clubamerica.com.mx/femenil/
Follow Club America on IG - https://www.instagram.com/americafemenil
Visit Futbolace.com - https://www.futbolace.com
Follow Futbol Ace on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/futbolacemedia
Follow Ana De Souza on:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theanatron
Twitter - https://twitter.com/theanatronfc
Listen to Veronica Pérez on Episode 33 of Women’s World Football Show - https://wwfshow.com/2015/01/11/perez-en-la-casa
Don't miss Patty's new YouTube Show Mission California - https://www.youtube.com/c/MissionCalifornia
More WWFShow Links:
Follow Women’s World Football Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and our blog at wwfshowblog.com.
Listen to Women’s World Football Show on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Spreaker, TuneIn Radio, Google Play, Castbox, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and direct from our website at www.WWFShow.com.
Original Broadcast Date: April 10, 2022
Women’s World Football Show is hosted, written, edited and produced by Patty La Bella.
Additional assistance for this episode by Amanda Pérez-Murillo, Damon Wilson, and Ana De Souza.
Women’s World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella
Women’s World Football Show® is a registered trademark and its audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.