Women's Football Weekly Extra: Chelsea and Manchester City
Ben Haines goes inside the Manchester City and Chelsea camps to catch up with Sonia Bompastor, Naomi Girma, Ellie Carpenter, Bunny Shaw, Lauren Hemp and Vivianne Miedema ahead of the start of a new WSL season.As well as looking ahead to the opening game of the season at Stamford Bridge, Ben talks Taylor Swift with Viv, life at Chelsea with Ellie and Naomi, the golden boot with Bunny and Euros glory with Lauren!Plus, Sonia is aiming high again this season!TIMECODES:
00:55 - Naomi Girma
08:52 - Ellie Carpenter
17:40 - Sonia Bompastor
27:58 - Lauren Hemp
36:30 - Bunny Shaw
42:41 - Vivianne Miedema
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Women's Football Weekly Extra: Millie Bright
Ben sits down with Chelsea captain Millie Bright to discuss her decision to withdraw from the Euros squad. Millie talks openly about her mental health and injury issues that led her to that decision.If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this story, information and support can be found at the BBC's Action Line.https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline
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The WSL returns!
Ben, Ellen and Jen get us up to date on where we find these teams as we head into the new season. Hear from Fran Kirby as she goes into her second season with Brighton and the ambitions of the club. Who are the big transfers that could make the difference, how newly promoted London City Lionesses will fair and what teams might struggle. The team also run us through the manager merry-go-round with lots of change since last season. Jen and Ellen make their predictions for the season with their top three and those teams we could see go into the relegation play-offs!Timecodes:
01:00 Welcome back & brand new feed
03:10Where we find the WSL teams
07:50 Fran Kirby
09:50 Michelle Agyemang under any pressure?
17:30 London City big signings
31:10 Transfers
35:30 Season predictions5 LIVE COMMENTARIES:
Chelsea v Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Friday 5th September (7:30pm kick-off)
Arsenal v London City Lionesses at the Emirates on Saturday 7th September (1:30pm kick-off)
Liverpool v Everton at Anfield on Sunday 8th September (12:00pm kick-off)
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Welcome to... BBC Women’s Football Weekly
Whether you’re a lifelong Lionesses fan or just getting into the women’s game, BBC Women’s Football Weekly brings you closer to the action with new episodes every week.Ben Haines teams up with England’s record goalscorer Ellen White and former Scotland international Jen Beattie to unpack the biggest talking points from the Women’s Super League and beyond - covering match previews, standout performances, and all the drama on and off the pitch. BBC Women’s Football Weekly also features exclusive interviews with the biggest stars in the Women’s Super League and national teams.Subscribe now to get every episode as soon as it drops and stay in the know with the latest from the world of women’s football.Plus, listen to classic episodes of Jill Scott’s Coffee Club, where Jill sits down with players for honest, off-the-pitch conversations over a coffee.
A chance to hear the best bits from some of the Lionesses ahead of England's World Cup final against Spain.Midfield duo and besties Keira Walsh and Georgia Stanway reveal how they're getting on learning the language at their new clubs. There's also a cameo from captain Leah Williamson who crashes the pod with a caterpillar cake!Legend Lucy Bronze tells us about her winning mentality and goalscorer Lauren Hemp reveals other sports she very nearly went into.
Whether you’re a lifelong Lionesses fan or just getting into the women’s game, BBC Women’s Football Weekly brings you closer to the action with new episodes every week.Ben Haines teams up with England’s record goalscorer Ellen White and former Scotland international Jen Beattie to unpack the biggest talking points from the Women’s Super League and beyond - covering match previews, standout performances, and all the drama on and off the pitch. BBC Women’s Football Weekly also features exclusive interviews with the biggest stars in the Women’s Super League and national teams.Subscribe now to get every episode as soon as it drops and stay in the know with the latest from the world of women’s football.
Plus, listen to classic episodes of Jill Scott’s Coffee Club, where Jill sits down with players for honest, off-the-pitch conversations over a coffee.