Plus UWCL Semi-Finals disappointment, newcomers NSL, WSL victories and relegation battles

Join our host Freya Taylor-Hall for the second installment of Freya's Football Roundup as this week she discusses the key results and news from the leagues across Europe and the world! Starting with the WSL, Freya covers the highlights such as Aston Villa winning their first back to back games this season before moving onto the Women's Championship and discussing the battles at both the top and bottom of the table.Into Serie A Femminile where Juventus were crowned champions and Inter Milan made history for qualifying for their first ever UWCL while Sampdoria and Napoli battle it out for survival. Liga F with four more match days to come and all to play for at the bottom of the table and in the absence of the French Premiére Ligue and German Frauen Bundesliga this week, Freya welcomes newcomers: Canadian Northern Super League (NSL) and the American NWSL before wrapping up the episode with the UWCL Semi-Final first-leg disappointment for Arsenal and Chelsea. Remember to like and subscribe on all platforms @TheWhole115Yards for all of the latest women's football news.

Episode 2: Our first champions across Europe are announced!

All results from the week ending 13th April 2025

Welcome to the brand new feature from The Whole 115 Yards: Freya's Football Round-Up, your one-stop podcast for women's football. Our new weekly feature sees our co-founder Freya Taylor-Hall take you across Europe and the world, picking out some key results from the world of women's football through special mini-match reports. This first episode covers the results from the Women's FA Cup Semi-Final, the Women's Championship, Serie A, Liga F, Premiére Ligue and the Frauen Bundesliga! Like and subscribe @TheWhole115Yards on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all of the latest news! If there's any league you'd like Freya to cover in particular, then you can email us at: hello@thewhole115yards.com

Start of Something New! Introducing: Freya's Football Round-Up

Ricky Pledger,  Lincoln United Women's Manager

In our first ever 'Meet the Manager Special", Freya sits down with Lincoln United Women's First Team Manager, Ricky Pledger, to talk all things "Whites" as they enter the fourth tier of women's football for the first time. Ricky discusses his coaching experience in football so far and what lead him to recently take on this role. We also discuss the impact of preseason and the recent frustrating defeat to Notts County in their opening game. Additionally, Ricky's talked about his personal experience of the changes within the women's game over the past few years, his hopes and expectations for the season ahead and of course the importance of having a growing number fans in the stands to cheer the team on. P.S. Listen until the end to hear which team and stadium Ricky would love to experience playing against too! P.P.S. Freya realised she said "Dance of the Knights" rather than "March of the Knights" by Prokofiev for the Sunderland AFC walkout music... typical.

Meet the Manager Special 

It is really the international break again?

On this episode, Freya and Lyndsey round up the weekend's WSL football and look forward to England international break! We also discuss refereeing standards, underrated players and the bright future of the Lionesses squad as some Under 23s make a fantastic impression. Follow us across all socials @TheWhole115Yards

Villa go into the break with 3 points over Spurs!

Villa through in the Conti Cup, WSL drama, blue cards, referees and everything in between

On this week's episode, Freya and Lyndsey are on their soapboxes about an incredible amount of topics; so come and join in the discussion! Key topics include: <ul><li>Match reviews and player performances from Villa's loss vs Manchester United and the draw with Bristol City. </li><li> Detailed review of the Continental Cup win against Brighton and Hove Albion</li><li>Drama within officiating including THAT Chelsea vs Everton match and FA fines. </li><li>The issue with introducing blue cards, when the thing we really need is goal-line technology. </li><li>Rachel Daly's retrospective red card and massive gaps within the standards of officiating. </li></ul> And much, much more! Remember to find us across all social media channels @thewhole115yards and like and subscribe if you haven't already!

The wins, the draws, the losses 

Before the League Cup drama kicked off

In this episode, Freya and Lyndsey are back kicking off the first pod of 2024 with a bang! Some of our talking points this week are: <ul><li>Villa's heartbreak at being knocked out of the FA Cup by Everton.</li><li>Uncertainty within the squad, player performance and who we need to still bring in in the transfer window. </li><li>Vital 3 point win against Leicester and a review of the squad performance. </li><li>Looking ahead to the Continental Cup match against Freya's home team Sunderland (before THAT drama kicked off - stay tuned for our review coming very soon)</li></ul>

Heartbreak in the FA Cup, the WSL returns and looking ahead to the Continental Cup

Brighton Recap, transfer window wishlist and sharing our fans' favourite footballing 2023 memories 

On this special New Year's podcast, Freya and Lyndsey not only recap the last match of the season against Brighton, their winter transfer window wishlist and discuss which players across the WSL might be on the move. But! The second half of the podcast is dedicated to our motto of "by the fans, for the fans" as we hear from friends of the podcast as they share their favourite moments of 2023 through voicenotes. Join us as we reminisce about women's football in 2023 and look ahead to the growth of the game in 2024.

2023 New Year's Special

Peter joins us on the pod

On this week's episode, Freya and Lyndsey are joined by Peter @PeterJMacca who is the social sec for Everton Women! He gives us his take on the vital match at Villa Park. We talk: <ul><li>The importance of building an atmosphere at women's home grounds and the love of the friendly banter between the home and away fans. </li><li>How key are the fans when it comes to supporting the club and their manager. </li><li>Brian Sørensen as a manager and his plans for the club.</li><li>We talk THAT Piemonte suspension and the impact it will have on the Villa vs Everton match. </li><li>Proportional refereeing across the game, what makes a 3 match ban instead of a 1 match. </li><li>Players to watch out for on Sunday. </li><li>Peter always talks about the protests he's involved in concerning Everton Men's team and the Premier League sanctions. </li><li>What do Everton need to do to challenge for those top spots? </li></ul>

Villa vs Everton Match Preview!

Lionesses, is the Ballon D'Or fit for purpose? And should the Olympics be an Under 23 tournament?

On this week's episode Freya and Lyndsey cast their eye over the October International break and analyse the Aston Villa women's team as they stepped up for their countries. They also discuss: <ul><li>The Lionesses performance, what is missing from the squad? </li><li>Should the Olympics become an Under 23 tournament, giving the rising stars experience at that level before taking on International duty for the Nations League, Euros and the World Cup? </li><li>Should the Ballon D'Or continue to offer a women's award considering most people see it as a 'tick box' event; considering the snub from Rema in THAT performance (and why did Novak Djokovic present the award to Aitana Bonmati?)</li><li>Preview of the return of the league and Villa's opening game against Chelsea!</li></ul> Follow us across all socials @thewhole115yards for more content

International Break Roundup!

Your one-stop podcast for women's football

Join our host Freya Taylor-Hall, co-founder of The Whole 115 Yards, as she recaps all of the latest women's football news from across Europe and the wider world in our brand new feature 'Freya's Football Round-Up'. From the Women's Championship in England, to the Frauen Bundesliga and newcomers Canadian Northern Super League and everything in between, there's a something for everything in your new favourite one-stop podcast for women's football. So come and join us! Follow @TheWhole115Yards across all socials and hit subscribe for all your women's football updates and you can also join our mailing list so you never miss a thing at: www.thewhole115yards.com