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Man City have to keep Bunny Shaw & drama all over in the Women's FA Cup semi-finals
We chat through many of the talking points from the weekend’s action, including in the Women’s FA Cup semi-finals after Brighton and Manchester City progressed to the final, and also Arsenal beating Aston Villa in the WSL to secure European football next season and a top-three finish.
We also discuss what happened in the NWSL this weekend as the Washington Spirit equalled a club-record winning run, and why things haven’t improved at Chicago Stars.
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Grading how every WSL club has performed this season
59:21|It is the final day of the 2025/2026 Women's Super League season this weekend, and we decided to do a reflection of all twelve teams' campaigns and give them a grade as to how well we feel they have performed. Plus, we discuss how all the teams could look going into next season as they stand currently.*Podcast was recorded on Thursday 14th May in case of any news that is announcedSubscribe to our free Substack newsletter: Women's Football Talk | SubstackIf you want to follow us on social media you can here:X (Twitter) - @WFTalksInstagram and Threads - @womensfootballtalkBluesky - @womensfootballtalk.bsky.socialIf you would like to leave us a question for us to discuss on a future podcast, then you can do so via the comment section below!*If you enjoy listening, you can give us a rating wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Thank you!*RSS Feed: 3817d2b0afdc0360dd563daa4e3ad683b190283e
Manchester City confirmed as 2025/26 WSL Champions & who will reach the Women's FA Cup Final?
33:31|We discuss Manchester City being confirmed as the WSL champions for 2025/26 following the draw between Brighton and Arsenal this past Wednesday, looking at how they achieved it and some of the key moments in their season. Plus, there's a discussion on the news of Khadija Shaw's future, which has been one of the biggest talking points this week.We also preview this weekend's upcoming matches in the Women's FA Cup semi-finals, Arsenal facing Aston Villa in the WSL, and how good a season have the Utah Royals been having in the NWSL so far.Subscribe to our free Substack newsletter: Women's Football Talk | SubstackIf you want to follow us on social media you can here:X (Twitter) - @WFTalksInstagram and Threads - @womensfootballtalkBluesky - @womensfootballtalk.bsky.socialIf you would like to leave us a question for us to discuss on a future podcast, then you can do so via the comment section below!*If you enjoy listening, you can give us a rating wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Thank you!*RSS Feed: 3817d2b0afdc0360dd563daa4e3ad683b190283e
Lyon to face Barcelona in the Women's Champions League final & a massive late winner for Manchester City
51:08|A lot of drama happened this weekend, and we’ve got you covered as we discussed the action-packed Champions League semi-finals that saw Lyon beat Arsenal, and Barcelona get past Bayern Munich.Plus, we talk late goals in the WSL, including a late winner from Rebecca Knaak that keeps Manchester City in a good position to become champions. Also, we chat about Birmingham City and Crystal Palace getting promoted, and the latest offerings from the NWSL.Subscribe to our free Substack newsletter: Women's Football Talk | SubstackIf you want to follow us on social media you can here:X (Twitter) - @WFTalksInstagram and Threads - @womensfootballtalkBluesky - @womensfootballtalk.bsky.socialIf you would like to leave us a question for us to discuss on a future podcast, then you can do so via the comment section below!*If you enjoy listening, you can give us a rating wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Thank you!*RSS Feed: 3817d2b0afdc0360dd563daa4e3ad683b190283e
Women’s Champions League finalists to be decided & a three-way battle for promotion to the WSL
47:11|Women’s Champions League semi final second legs, penultimate fixtures of the WSL season for some teams, and a three-way battle to earn promotion to the WSL awaits this week as we give you the rundown of what to look forward to this weekend in women’s football.We preview all that and also discuss a couple of news talking points such as Millie Bright announcing her retirement, Leah Williamson and Steph Catley’s new Arsenal deals, and Brighton unveiling their plans for a new stadium for their women’s team.Subscribe to our free Substack newsletter: Women's Football Talk | SubstackIf you want to follow us on social media you can here:X (Twitter) - @WFTalksInstagram and Threads - @womensfootballtalkBluesky - @womensfootballtalk.bsky.socialIf you would like to leave us a question for us to discuss on a future podcast, then you can do so via the comment section below!*If you enjoy listening, you can give us a rating wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Thank you!*RSS Feed: 3817d2b0afdc0360dd563daa4e3ad683b190283e
Arsenal take the advantage in their Champions League semi-final & a weekend of dramatic results in the WSL and WSL 2
49:38|In this episode, we gave our reaction to the weekend's action, starting with the two Women's Champions League semi-finals as Arsenal claimed the early advantage against OL Lyonnes and Barcelona and Bayern drew.We also discuss how Brighton turned Manchester City in the WSL, as well as Man Utd's top three hopes now being out of their hands, and also the crazy ongoings with the promotion race in the WSL 2, and the NWSL as well.Subscribe to our free Substack newsletter: Women's Football Talk | SubstackIf you want to follow us on social media you can here:X (Twitter) - @WFTalksInstagram and Threads - @womensfootballtalkBluesky - @womensfootballtalk.bsky.socialIf you would like to leave us a question for us to discuss on a future podcast, then you can do so via the comment section below!*If you enjoy listening, you can give us a rating wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Thank you!*RSS Feed: 3817d2b0afdc0360dd563daa4e3ad683b190283e
UEFA Women's Champions League semi-finals and the final run-in for the Barclays WSL and WSL 2
41:55|It’s a busy weekend of women’s football that awaits, with the first legs of the UEFA Women’s Champions League and games across the WSL, WSL 2, and the NWSL.We discuss and preview each semi-final as Bayern Munich face Barcelona, and Arsenal take on OL Lyonnes. Plus, we look ahead to many of the league fixtures that are happening, with permutations beginning to build up as the season reaches its final run-in here in England. We also chat about Columbus’s expansion team that is joining the NWSL in 2028.Subscribe to our free Substack newsletter: Women's Football Talk | SubstackIf you want to follow us on social media you can here:X (Twitter) - @WFTalksInstagram and Threads - @womensfootballtalkBluesky - @womensfootballtalk.bsky.socialIf you would like to leave us a question for us to discuss on a future podcast, then you can do so via the comment section below!*If you enjoy listening, you can give us a rating wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Thank you!*RSS Feed: 3817d2b0afdc0360dd563daa4e3ad683b190283e
Two narrow wins for England over the international break as Alessia Russo and Hannah Hampton impress
26:40|We reflect back on how the international break went for England after their two 1-0 victories over Spain and Iceland, as we discuss each of the respective performances from those games and how players such as Alessia Russo and Hannah Hampton impressed for the Lionesses.Subscribe to our free Substack newsletter: Women's Football Talk | SubstackIf you want to follow us on social media you can here:X (Twitter) - @WFTalksInstagram and Threads - @womensfootballtalkBluesky - @womensfootballtalk.bsky.socialIf you would like to leave us a question for us to discuss on a future podcast, then you can do so via the comment section below!*If you enjoy listening, you can give us a rating wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Thank you!*RSS Feed: 3817d2b0afdc0360dd563daa4e3ad683b190283e
A big Women's World Cup qualifier against Spain awaits for the Lionesses
35:50|International football has come back around in April, and we are here to give you a preview for the Lionesses’ next two Women’s World Cup qualifiers, with a big game to come against Spain, and a second tie against Iceland happening this weekend.We look at some of the notable stories heading into these games, with Leah Williamson’s fitness and questions about what England’s defensive line-up could be among the talking points, as well as the two first-time senior call-ups to the squad for Erica Meg Parkinson and Kiera Barry.Subscribe to our free Substack newsletter: Women's Football Talk | SubstackIf you want to follow us on social media you can here:X (Twitter) - @WFTalksInstagram and Threads - @womensfootballtalkBluesky - @womensfootballtalk.bsky.socialIf you would like to leave us a question for us to discuss on a future podcast, then you can do so via the comment section below!*If you enjoy listening, you can give us a rating wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Thank you!*RSS Feed: 3817d2b0afdc0360dd563daa4e3ad683b190283e