{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62af54f51783a000139efa2f/6760cfd827740406d839c54c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Seagull Stalemate","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62af54f51783a000139efa2f/1734393666692-3e9bd0a9-08ae-47c9-bd77-3e0abc51ba96.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Spurs Women went unbeaten in the final two games of the three-match week, heading into the winter break on an optimistic note.</p><p><br></p><p>First, we chat about the final League Cup group stage game, a 0-2 away win at Crystal Palace:</p><ul><li>a balance of rotation and experience</li><li>Lenna's impactful performance</li><li>selfless Martha's assist for Tilly</li><li>Araya's first Spurs goal</li><li>a senior debut for Zara Bailey</li></ul><p><br></p><p>(Note:  We mention the upcoming cup match at Everton—it's actually in the FA Cup, not the League Cup!)</p><p><br></p><p>Then we recap the 1-1 draw at Brighton in WSL play:</p><ul><li>praise for Molly's consistency</li><li>takeaways from Eleanor's run of matches</li><li>the Beth + Martha debate intensifies</li><li>assessing the result</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Plus, we discuss the new naming sponsor for the League Cup, our quarterfinal match against West Ham with a potential semifinal matchup at the winner of Chelsea vs Durham, and the announcement of the new Europa Cup format.</p><p><br></p><p>Happy holidays! </p><p><br></p><p>You can find the N17 Women team on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/N17Women\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a>&nbsp;&amp; <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/62af54f61783a000139efa31/shows/62af54f51783a000139efa2f/episodes/@n17women.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bluesky</a> and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:</p><ul><li><strong>Abbie&nbsp;</strong>tweets&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/abbierosemeow\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@abbierosemeow</a>&nbsp;&amp; <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/abbierosemeow.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@abbierosemeow.bsky.social</a> and writes about Spurs Women at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cartilage Free Captain</a></li><li><strong>Caroline&nbsp;</strong>tweets&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/cgstefko\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cgstefko</a>&nbsp;&amp; <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/cgstefko.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cgstefko.bsky.social</a> and writes about both Spurs teams at <a href=\"https://spurs-across-the-pond.ghost.io/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spurs Across the Pond&nbsp;</a></li><li><strong>Rachel&nbsp;</strong>tweets&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/spurswomenblog\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@spurswomenblog</a>&nbsp;&amp; <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/spurswomenblog.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@spurswomenblog.bsky.social</a> and writes about Spurs Women at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://spurswomen.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spurs Women Blog</a></li><li><strong>Sian&nbsp;</strong>tweets&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/Sian_Wallis\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@sian_wallis</a>&nbsp;&amp; talks about all things Spurs at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://proudlilywhites.wordpress.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Proud Lilywhites</a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"N17 Women Podcast"}