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An exclusive interview with Georgia Stanway, the England and Bayern Munich midfielder who's a European Champion, Ballon D’Or nominee and World Cup finalist, with one WSL and two Frauen-Bundesliga titles to her name.Sophie Penney plays Stanway's standout moments back to her so she can talk us through them.Why did she choose to shot from long range for her icon goal against Spain at the Euros? How is she dealing with her reputation for yellow cards? And what tattoo is she planning next? HOST: Sophie Penney WITH: Georgia StanwayPRODUCER: Sophie Penney EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Iain Macintosh and Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophie Penney is with Charlotte Harpur and Laia Cervello Herrero after Barcelona won the Champions League, beating eight-time winners Lyon for the first time to secure an unprecedented quadruple. What was it like seeing Alexia Putellas’ goal in person? What were the celebrations like in Spain? How did the Lyon players react? And does this mark the changing of the guard in European women’s football? Plus, as we look ahead to the Olympics, we talk about the hijab ban for French athletes with Yashmin Harun, chair and founder of England’s largest Muslim women’s sports charity, Muslimah Sports Association.And Meg Linehan tells us about her new relaunched show, Full Time with Meg Linehan.  HOST: Sophie Penney WITH: Charlotte Harpur, Laia Cervello Herrero PRODUCER: Sophie Penney EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Iain MacintoshGet in touch: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophie Penney is with Charlotte Harpur, Michael Cox and Katie Whyatt as Chelsea win the WSL title, crowning off Emma Hayes’ 12 years in charge with her 14th major trophy. As Hayes leaves for the U.S. Women’s National Team we’re asking what will the WSL look like without Hayes? Will other teams sniff out an opportunity? And will media interest stall?Plus, Lyon win the French league and we look ahead to their Champions League final against Barcelona with Laia Cervello Herrero.  HOST: Sophie Penney WITH: Charlotte Harpur, Michael Cox, Katie Whyatt & Laia Cervello Herrero PRODUCER: Sophie Penney EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Iain MacintoshGet in touch: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlotte Harpur and Carl Anka join Sophie Penney after Manchester United beat Tottenham in the FA Cup final at Wembley to win their first major trophy. Ella Toone and Bethany England react to the result and the wonder goal. And is this a turning point for Manchester United after a difficult season? Mary Earps’ contract runs out this summer, after all. Plus David Ornstein joins us to reveal why this moment was extra special for Nikita Parris. And Art de Roche comes on to discuss why Arsenal let the WSL all-time top scorer Vivanne Miedema go.HOST: Sophie Penney WITH: Charlotte Harpur, Carl Anka, David Ornstein and Art de Roche PRODUCER: Sophie Penney EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Iain MacintoshGet in touch: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophie Penney is with Katie Whyatt and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss a whirlwind week for the WSL title race. Chelsea thought they were out of contention after losing to Liverpool but leaders Manchester City lost to Arsenal in stoppage time and Chelsea scored 8 past Bristol City, meaning it will go down to the last day of the season. How did City concede two goals in three minutes? Will that lose them the title? And was Emma Hayes playing mind games in her post-match comments?Plus, as Barcelona win the Liga F title, Laia Cervello Herrero tells us how they’ve built one of the best teams in Europe despite no domestic competition and how far off second place Real Madrid are from the Catalans.  HOST: Sophie Penney WITH: Katie Whyatt, Jessy Parker Humphreys, Laia Cervello Herrero PRODUCER: Sophie Penney EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Iain MacintoshGet in touch: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophie Penney brings you inside Stamford Bridge after Barcelona defeat Chelsea to reach the Champions League final and end Emma Hayes’ dreams of a fairytale ending in front of a sell-out crowd. You’ll hear from Chelsea’s Jess Carter and Fran Kirby, and Barcelona’s Ona Batlle, plus a full analysis of tactics and what this means for Hayes’ legacy from The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur, Michael Cox and Katie Whyatt, and Spanish journalist Marc Andres. HOST: Sophie Penney WITH: Charlotte Harpur, Michael Cox, Katie Whyatt and Marc Andres PRODUCER: Sophie Penney EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlotte Harpur and Laia Cervello Herrero join Sophie Penney after Chelsea beat Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final first leg - the Catalan side’s first loss at home in over five years.How did Chelsea pull off that defensive masterclass? What went wrong with Barcelona’s game plan? And can Chelsea do it again in the second leg? Plus we look at the state of the Spanish league after Aitana Bonmati said nothing has changed since their World Cup win.  HOST: Sophie Penney WITH: Charlotte Harpur and Laia Cervello Herrero PRODUCER: Sophie Penney EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katie Whyatt, Carl Anka and Charlotte Hapur are with Sophie Penney to react to Manchester United knocking holders Chelsea out of the FA Cup to reach the final at Wembley, and Tottenham’s extra time winner to join them.How did United start the game so fast? Is Emma Hayes’ final season unravelling? And what will Spurs do without Grace Clinton in the final? Plus, we chat to Anne Grimes and Helen Tither about the Corinthians Ladies Football Club, who won 50 trophies in over 20 years during the FA ban on women’s football. HOST: Sophie Penney WITH: Katie Whyatt, Carl Anka, Charlotte Harpur, Anne Grimes and Helen Tither PRODUCER: Sophie Penney EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to talk about Rachel Daly, after she announced her retirement from international football. Plus, what did we make of England’s performances in their first Euro 2025 qualification games? Is Lucy Bronze’s defending up to scratch? Are we expecting too much of them?And Man United offer a contract extension to manager Marc Skinner. Fresh off breaking the story, Charlotte tells us more.HOST: Sophie Penney WITH: Charlotte Harpur and Michael CoxPRODUCER: Sophie Penney EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Abi PatersonGet in touch: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.