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Welcome to Upfront, the dedicated women's football podcast brought to you by the Football Ramble! Join Chloe Morgan and Rachel O'Sullivan every week for reaction and analysis throughout the season. We'll also tell the cultural stories that matter across the women's game, from the grassroots to the very top. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mo Mandel (Chelsea Lately, Comedy Knockout, CONAN) goes through the most challenging and divisive issues of the day with a rotating pool of guests. He also complains a lot about his own life.
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Our MISSION is to preserve and present great piano literature featuring artists of the highest caliber. Our VISION is to inspire people of all ages to discover the beauty and richness of classical piano music through performance, study, and uncompromising excellence of outstanding musical experiences.
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Sacking season, the January transfer window opens and the WSL returns!
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47:35Eder, Rita – welcome to the WSL! Make sure to hold on tight to this merry-go-round here and get that seatbelt on. You're gonna need it. Chloe and Rachel are back from the Christmas break, although Rachel remains in Norway where she's presumably been looking for Spurs' next wonderkid signing. They discuss Jocelyn Prêcheur and Rehanne Skinner's sacki…
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Aurora Galli on her ACL journey, hopes for 2026, and her dream to open a restaurant!
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41:48For our final episode of 2025, we’re joined by a player who we have wanted on the pod since the very beginning! Aurora Galli - otherwise known by her nickname Yaya - is one of the best personalities in the WSL and since joining Everton back in 2021, she has rapidly become a fan favourite on Merseyside. But on the opening day of last season, Galli r…
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Upfront Wrapped 2025 & New Year’s Resolutions!
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29:38Chloe and Rachel are back at Upfront HQ for the final time this year! Which means it's time to relive everything we've loved about 2025. Agyemaaaaaaang! We discuss our favourite moments and most-loved players! Plus, we hear some of your New Year's resolutions and give our verdicts… LAST CHANCE! Want to win an England shirt SIGNED by Lucy Bronze?! T…
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Man United escape, West Ham miss their chance, and Bunny Shaw cannot be stopped
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48:30That’s it for the WSL in 2025! And we were treated to a couple of bangers this weekend to finish things off. Chloe and Rachel relive it all! Man United pulled off mission impossible against Spurs – although maybe it was more like ‘mission never should have been impossible in the first place’ – and Marc Skinner was evidently feeling a little hot und…
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Sophie Howard on life at Como, adapting to Serie A, and falling in love with football again
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33:14Chloe and Rachel chat to Scotland and FC Como centre-back Sophie Howard about life at what's been called “the most stylish football club in the world”. Sophie lifts the lid on the grit behind the glamour and how Como have risen to the top of the Serie A table. She also speaks about the past, present and future of a career which has seen her play in…
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Chelsea's unbeaten run comes to an end and Arsenal bounce back
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40:29Chelsea didn't have a chisel and hammer on Sunday to get through Everton and Courtney Brosnan... so THE RUN has come to an end! Chloe and Rachel react to a huge upset and the dodgy social media graphics that followed. But is the title race really all over? We think not... Plus, Arsenal get a desperately-needed win at the Emirates after some seismic…
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England waste no time against China, GK Barry, and a New Zealand listener seeks advice
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47:05The Lionesses celebrated their homecoming tour with a brutal 8-0 thrashing of China at Wembley... but not everyone in the aftermath has been entirely happy about it! Chloe and Rachel reflect on that and why this game was important – for both China and England. Elsewhere, GK Barry and the League Cup draw causes a huge stir and the WSL returns this w…
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Newcastle get Oxtoby, a dramatic NWSL Final, and England come home
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47:44The international break is back! Chloe and Rachel look ahead to the Lionesses' return to Wembley on Saturday night, featuring Hannah Hampton's newly-extended Ikea trophy cabinet. Elsewhere, we take a moment to salute some non-league heroes across the FA Cup second round and react to major WSL2 news that Tanya Oxtoby is taking the reins at Newcastle…
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Canada's first-ever season of the NSL came to its thrilling conclusion last weekend – and Rach was there to see it all! She's joined by Sophie for a journey across the pond to see Vancouver Rise take on AFC Toronto, and speak to some VERY famous faces along the way... Want to win an England shirt SIGNED by Lucy Bronze?! To enter our prize draw, sim…
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Man City’s title credentials, West Ham redemption and same old Arsenal
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1:02:32Manchester City caught the eye on Saturday with a dominant Manchester derby win, even if Mark Skinner disagrees. Today, Chloe and Rachel explain why they think Man City could be ready to shake up the title race in the WSL. Elsewhere, at the bottom of the table, West Ham and Liverpool picked up important points, but are Chelsea now showing some flaw…
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Man City star Kerstin Casparij on her sparkling form, social media, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community
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37:34Today, we’re joined by the best-performing full-back in the WSL right now and one of our favourite personalities in the league: it’s Kerstin Casparij! Chloe and Rachel sit down with Kerstin to discuss her incredible year, both on and off the pitch. Kerstin explains why she’s feeling so happy in a Man City shirt right now and reveals the inspiration…
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Spicy controversy at the Emirates and Aston Villa stun Man United
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42:33On the official Chloe Morgan spicy scale, this weekend was... flaming hot. Chloe and Rachel try their best to pick apart everything that went down in north London on Saturday afternoon – and what needs to be done next. Is VAR really the answer? Rachel has some alternatives, while Chloe explains why the backlash must be tempered. Elsewhere, Man Unit…
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A thriller of a mid-table clash, Liverpool lose again and some football kit chat
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54:54Chloe’s jet-setting again but nothing stops the pod! She and Rachel discuss the goal-packed game between Aston Villa and Everton and look a bit more closely at the situation on the red side of Liverpool, as Gareth Taylor's side remain winless in the WSL. Plus, Jack Fowler and Kimberley Cumberbatch from “Who Gives a Shirt?” join the show to speak ab…
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Chelsea Legend Claire Rafferty on her work in football since retirement, living with ADHD and the fortunes of her former clubs
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35:01On today’s Upfront, Chloe and Rachel are joined by Chelsea legend and former Lioness Claire Rafferty to discuss about transfers and scouting in the men’s and women’s game. And, as ADHD Awareness Month comes to an end, Claire reflects on her experience of being diagnosed with – and living with – the condition. She also discusses the trajectories of …
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England lose on their Euros homecoming, Ireland smash Belgium, and goodbye Jess Fishlock
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37:11Chloe and Rachel are back from their escapades around Europe for a very international pod! And a certain very important England debut... Chloe celebrates Khiara Keating's first appearance between the sticks for England, while Rach explains that - despite the 2-1 defeat against a VERY pumped Brazil - the Lionesses showed their teeth in this game. Bu…
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How we would change the League Cup, plus the state of Italian football since the Euros
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1:03:58There might not have been any cupsets, but there were some impressive showings from the WSL2 sides in the Subway League Cup this weekend! Newcastle took Man City to the wire (what a game!), while Nottingham Forest took Everton to penalties, too. Chloe and Rachel discuss the best of the action and the future of the tournament itself. How could (or s…
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Arsenal and Chelsea bounce back, Leicester's new gaffer, and Millie Bright retires from England!
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45:52We're back with an early edition of Upfront on the eve of Sarina Wiegman's first England squad since the Euros! And there's big news... Chloe and Rachel look back on two vital wins for Arsenal and Chelsea – and how some of the same problems are persisting for both teams in front of goal. Elsewhere, Leicester have a new manager, but is the pressure …
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Spurs defender Molly Bartrip reflects on battles with her mental health and building a supportive dressing room
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42:27Content warning: this interview features discussion of topics that some listeners may find triggering and distressing. Ahead of World Mental Health Day tomorrow, Rachel is joined by Spurs defender and vice-captain Molly Bartrip. Molly has been one of the most prominent voices in the WSL on mental health. After own battles with anorexia nervosa, dep…
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Arsenal drop precious points and a new era for Bristol City
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45:52What's that? People saying the title race is already over? Chloe and Rachel are here to provide a healthy dose of scepticism – as well as a healthy dose of 'what the hell is missing for Arsenal?!' Chloe explains why Saturday's stalemate wasn't Renée Slegers' fault, while Rachel thinks people have been getting Aston Villa's start to the season all w…
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Today, Chloe and Rachel pay tribute to former Liverpool manager Matt Beard, who passed away on Saturday. He was 47 years old. Matt or 'Beardy' was a giant of the women's game, who left an impact on players and fans at every club he went. He was known for his kindness, his warmth, and his generosity. He will be so sorely missed. Chloe and Rachel als…
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Man United's wild week, Sam Kerr returns, and the WSL's international boom
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51:36Chloe and Rachel are back to discuss everything across the second week of the WSL! Man United might have had a nightmare in Norway, but they handed out another pasting in the league. The boots probably helped... Elsewhere, Sam Kerr made her VERY anticipated return and – of course – she scored. Rach explains why we helped take the pressure off her, …
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Dream debuts, Chelsea edge Man City, and Rach's dark horses deliver!
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47:01Chloe and Rachel are back after an opening weekend packed FULL of storylines! Except Brighton vs Aston Villa... We look back on Arsenal's victory over London City Lionesses – and the Kangster dropping a huge world record transfer fee for Grace Geyoro. Plus, will Sam Kerr really breeze back into this Chelsea team? What does Grace Clinton's exit say …
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Chloe and Rachel are here to lift the curtain on the 2025/26 WSL season! They answer your big questions across the league. Can anyone stop the Chelsea runaway train? Are Spurs favourites for relegation? And who are the main candidates for our new disruptors?! Come join us for all the answers to that and much, much more. Join our WSL Fantasy League …
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Olivia Smith, Michelle Kang's big bucks, and the WSL2 pressure cooker
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41:46We're back! Chloe and Rachel catch up at Upfront's brand new HQ on everything that's happened since the Euros – which, somehow, was already a month ago. We discuss Olivia Smith's record-breaking move to Arsenal and London City Lionesses' business so far: are they refreshing disruptors or bringing more imbalance to the league? Plus, the WSL2 is pull…
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Upfront's Euro 2025 Awards! | Euro 2025 #16
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45:44Chloe and Rachel have just about peeled themselves off their ceilings in time to for our FINAL show of Euro 2025! And it's a big one... Back by popular demand, it's our first-ever Upfront Awards for a major tournament! Who is our Player of the Tournament? What was Chloe's spiciest moment (possibly sponsored by Nandos)? And what was Rach's favourite…
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ENGLAND ARE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS... AGAIN! | Euro 2025 #15
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37:03Rach's head has gone, Chloe's voice has gone – but we don't care! We look back on an incredible night for the Lionesses and English football. From Chloe Kelly's aura, to Leah Williamson and Jess Carter's masterclass, to Michelle Agyemang and her 22 older sisters... we're reliving it all the morning after the night before! Follow us on X, Instagram,…
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Our Euro 2025 Final Preview! | Euro 2025 #14
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40:00It's here: England, the defending champions, take on Spain, the world champions. Chloe and Rachel are joined by England legend and BBC co-commentator Rachel Brown-Finnis to look ahead to what promises to be an extraordinary final. They discuss England's journey and the media narratives that have swirled around it – plus, RBF reveals what she would …
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Spain snatch victory and we answer your questions! | Euro 2025 #13
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39:48Aitana Bonmatí settled it with a cheeky moment of magic last night – but has a poor game left us feeling more optimistic about England's chances? Chloe and Rachel discuss a tale of two goalkeepers and how Germany managed to restrict Spain so effectively. Plus, we answer your burning questions ahead of the final on Sunday! Will Wiegman change her st…
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What's good for England after the 80th minute isn't good for Rach's ulcerative colitis. But seriously: WHAT A GAME, WHAT A NIGHT! Chloe and Rachel sit down with hoarse voices to relive England's comeback win against Italy and celebrate Michelle Agyemang's calmness beyond her years, Chloe Kelly's 'it's me' mentality, and some absolute much-needed gr…
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Ann-Katrin Berger saves Germany and Spain break Swiss hearts! | Euro 2025 #11
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47:19Thought England vs Sweden was going to be the most chaotic game of the quarter-finals? Well last night Germany said: "hold my stein". Chloe and Rachel relive another extraordinary penalty shootout and discuss how France managed to mess it up against 10 players for over 100 minutes. Plus, Spain knocked the Swiss out – but the vibes were unrivalled. …
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England beat Sweden on penalties... somehow! | Euro 2025 #10
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36:59One of the most emotional, chaotic, frustrating, heartbreaking, joyous matches you will ever see... but England are through! Chloe and Rachel take a breath and try to work out what happened on an extraordinary night in Zurich! Like... why did Sweden's keeper take their fifth pen!? Join us for a very, very necessary debrief! Follow us on X, Instagra…
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Italy prevail in the chaos and trash talk between England and Sweden! | Euro 2025 #9
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35:48Italy are back in the semi-finals of the Euros for the first time since 1997! And what a night for the ultimate national team captain, Cristiana Girelli. Just please ignore the fact that she's the same age as us. Chloe and Rachel relive a chaotic first quarter-final, which featured the most short-lived redemption arc for Ada Hegerberg and one of th…
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The story so far: Spain's form, England's draw, and our favourite moments! | Euro 2025 #8
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37:40Now the group stages are done and dusted, Chloe and Rachel take stock of everything they've seen (and smelt) so far. What's been our favourite moment? Which nations and teams have surprised us? And will UEFA ever award a Swedish Player of the Match correctly? Plus, Barcelona-based presenter and friend of the pod Alex Ibaceta joins us! She gives us …
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England march through and the Dutch puppet show ends | Euro 2025 #7
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41:53England dispelled any nerves with an absolute goal-fest against the Welsh last night! Chloe and Rachel are here to celebrate their progress and - in particular - the peformance of Toooooney! It wasn’t to be for the Dutch though, as they wave goodbye to Euro 2025 with Viv Miedema not even setting foot on the pitch against France. We’re already waiti…
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The hosts stay alive, Italy scrape through and permutations galore! | Euro 2025 #6
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42:06Rach gets back down from her latest romantic stroll up a mountain to chat with Chlo as the group stages draw to a close. We’ve got more quarter-finalists locked in as Spain, Italy and Switzerland all extended their stay - but a poor Portugal and an unfortunate Finland bow out. Join us as we look over those games and preview England’s showdown with …
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England back to their best, but a tough night for Wales | Euro 2025 #5
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40:22WHAT a performance from England! A jubilant Chloe and delighted (but knackered) Rachel recap a brilliant night for the Lionesses who delivered when it really mattered against the Netherlands. Elsewhere, Wales suffered a tough loss to France but there were so many positives for Rhian Wilkinson’s side to draw on. We get stuck into those matches and l…
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Spain march on, Portugal’s last-gasp heroics and England vs Netherlands preview | Euro 2025 #4
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33:03Wait, SIX goals by Spain this time?! Chloe and Rachel recap another dominant Spain win, even if they think there might be a few gaps that better teams than Belgium could have exploited. They also celebrate a last-minute equaliser for Portugal that kept them in the tournament, wonder if Germany and Sweden can book their spots in the next round and p…
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England undone by France and Wales struggle against the Dutch | Euro 2025 #3
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51:43Yep, sadly that wasn't just a nightmare. England did lose last night. But need a bit of reassurance? We got you. Chloe and Rachel discuss everything that went down in Zurich – from that promising first 15 minutes, to France's dominance on the flanks and in midfield. What happened? And what needs to change? Plus, we discuss Wales' tough debut agains…
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Spanish domination, classy goals, and suspicious smells | Euro 2025 #2
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31:55Spain are HERE. They announced their arrival in Switzerland with a brutal 5-0 thrashing of Portugal. And they've got a perfect 18-year-old replacement for Aitana Bonmatí? Well that's just not fair. Chloe and Rachel sit down to reflect on Day Two at the Euros and look ahead to Germany's showdown with Poland tonight – plus, Rach has cutting edge insi…
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The Euros are underway! Switzerland impress in defeat and Finland get a vital win | Euro 2025 #1
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33:58Euro 2025 is finally underway! Switzerland got off to a great start in their opening game against Norway, but a bit of quality (and luck!) meant Ada Hegerberg n’ co emerged victorious. Rach was at the game, so we'll hear her reaction to some impressive performances from the Swiss team and those doing the (slightly odd) opening ceremony. Plus, we ch…
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Euro 2025 Preview Part 2: England's perfect warm-up, Wales prepare for history, and our final predictions!
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46:13The Lionesses said farewell with the perfect performance against Jamaica – and Chloe was there to watch it! Clo and Rach look ahead to England's tournament and take a closer look at the Lionesses rivals in Group D, aka the Official Group of Death... Plus, our final tournament predictions! Will Chloe get booed again?! Join us to find out. Join the O…
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Euro 2025 Preview Part 1: Switzerland expects, Spain seek revenge, and watch out for Germany!
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45:16The Euros are finally here! In the first of our two-part Euros preview, Clo and Rach take a (nervous) look at Groups A, B and C! Rach explains why people need to be worried seriously about Germany, Chloe doffs her cap to Iceland's giant goalkeeper, and we ask the eternal question of every major tournament: why can't Norway make things click?! Plus,…
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Eight days to go until the Euros, people! England will kick off their campaign against France on July 5th, so today Chloe and Rachel are putting themselves in Sazzy Wiegs' shoes once more: we're picking our final England starting XI! What's changed? Why do we think – even without Millie Bright – that England have the perfect centre-half combo? And …
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Squad drama across Europe, Switzerland prepares, and the WSL announces its official expansion
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44:27As we continue to close in on the Euros, we've got some questions. Like... are other countries having squad drama too? It turns out, yes! Chloe and Rachel catch up over the latest international news, including some big calls in France, a big tweet in Spain, and a big f**k up with the kit in Wales. Plus, Swiss football writer Craig King joins us to …
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A seismic week for England, Ireland wave goodbye to a legend, and Spurs sack Vilahamn
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42:01And breathe. It's all been kicking off in the Upfront WhatsApp group this past week - from Fran Kirby's retirement, to Millie Bright's shock announcement, to the actual bloomin' Euros squad itself! Chloe and Rachel are ready to react to it all. They explain why Millie Bright should tell the haters to do one – while Clo is very excited about Michell…
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Today, we’re joined by an absolute legend of the English game. Steph Houghton remains one of the best defenders of all time and played over 120 times for England, captaining the Lionesses at two World Cups and a Euros. She has just finished the UEFA A Licence course - the highest qualification a coach can receive - which qualifies her to coach in t…
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The lethal Lionesses but relegation for Wales and Scotland!
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39:09Chloe’s just about got the glitter off from Mighty Hoopla to chat all things international football! England put on a clinic against Portugal ahead of Sarina Wiegman unveiling her Euros squad on Thursday. Where does hat-trick hero Aggie Beever-Jones sit in the attacking pecking order? And if Lauren James is fit and back in the squad, who’s going to…
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Maisie Symonds on Brighton's season of two halves, her England call-up, and off-season relaxation!
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33:45Today, we're joined by one of England's exciting next generation and a rising star in the WSL: it's Brighton's Maisie Symonds! Rach caught up with Maisie from her seaside home (and, really, it couldn't be any closer to the sea) to look back on Brighton's season, which saw Dario Vidošić make an instant impact and some brilliant home form before a to…
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At The Match: Arsenal's Champions League glory in Lisbon
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21:49In case you hadn't heard, Arsenal wrote themselves into the history books on Saturday by beating Barcelona to win the Champions League. And now's your chance to relive it! Rachel and Chloe met outside the José Alvalade Stadium after the full time whistle to reflect on their feelings after an extraordinary 90 minutes. But before that, Rachel gives y…
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