A Tale of Two WSL Derbies

After a false start with a failed record earlier in the week, Charli and Matt have a bit of fun picking their own World XIs (and a bench of 9). Bold calls are made to make selections that not only feature some of the best players in the world, but the hosts can also argue function as a team.    Check out our latest post on Substack: https://whyalwaysshe.substack.com/p/everton-wheres-the-ambition?r=5hocrm&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Matt and Charli battle through yet another review of Leicester City Women's struggles in the WSL2, this time falling to defeat at home at the hands of newly promoted side Watford. They touch on the broader themes around the team, ask when/if there will be any scrutiny on the manager or the wider women's team hierarchy, then address a few listener questions. 

Charli and Matt deep-dive on a couple of the weekend's games in the WSL to answer some burning questions. Was it just a bad day in front of goal for LCL, or is there still a gap between them and the title challengers? Arsenal - when will the madness end? And Liverpool - after a solid start, what's going wrong?

Charli and Matt review the two derbies from the weekend in the WSL - as Arsenal claimed North London and the spoils were shared in Manchester. What were the takeaways for the teams involved? Did the games answer or raise more questions? 

Matt and Charli return to review Leicester City Women's 2-2 draw at home against Southampton. Not a perfect performance by any stretch of the imagination, but what feels like a crucial point to stop a losing streak in the league. What did we learn? Is there hope for this team yet? 

Following the two-legged victory over Greece and the subsequent announcement of Sarina Wiegman extending her contract with England until 2029, Charli and Matt discuss what this means for the future. What can we learn from the tactical and personnel changes Wiegman made for both games against Greece? Where does this shift leave certain players? 

With the international break upon us, Charli and Matt take stock of the WSL season so far and highlight some top performers from each team - picking an out-and-out best player, as well as someone who's flying under the radar but quietly being pivotal to their team. 

Matt and Charli review another disappointing loss for Leicester City Women on the road as they fall to Sunderland. Now heading into international break and with the next league game 3 weeks away, what needs to be done to stop this stall turning into a slump?

Charli and Matt breakdown an intriguing London derby in the WSL as Chelsea best a frustratingly familiar Arsenal team struggling to find the net. What went right for Chelsea? What is going on with Arsenal? They also discuss whether Everton's Scott Phelan and Aston Villa's Natalia Arroyo* might be in trouble in the near future, and a bit on the state of the England squad.    *Turns out she was in trouble...

Matt and Charli review Leicester City Women's 4-0 defeat away at Newcastle United, a disappointing follow-up to a spirited performance mid-week against London City Lionesses. What can the Foxes do to bounce back ready to face Sunderland? Or is it high time for a change in the dugout?