{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6791face286db04c4615529f/69c0b4081a160b44db73cb3b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to play for the  Brilliant Matildas: Soccer's Basketcase of a Road Paved with Footballing Potholes.","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6791face286db04c4615529f/1774236081946-aef4ff18-911c-4d7c-a489-dde7dcd51f4d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Tell it like it is, Journalist Sam Lewis. She's a pioneer in the women's footballing space in Australia and has<strong> she got a Red Card </strong>to give out, as Australia's Matilda's just miss out on the silverware to Japan 0-1 in the 2026 World Cup Final hosted in Australia. In the wake of the loss there have been recriminations, blame, and believe it or not, in some sections, calm analysis. But Sam Lewis has the wisdom and analysis to identify the straight in the development road where it all comes undone for women hoping to play professional soccer in Australia -<strong> its the A - League. </strong>What is the A - league? So many keep asking, outside the tent. And voila, for those hoping to take a step inside soccers inner footbal workings - here is the answer. For the pottered history of Australia's professional soccer scene that every follower needs to be across....don't miss this candid and insightful episode with journo and advocate Sam Lewis. </p>","author_name":"Lisbeth Gorr"}