Ben Haines and Ellen White join forces in the studio to review an eventful weekend of domestic football and look ahead to the return of European competition!
The discussion begins with Manchester City preserving their perfect start to the WSL season and Lauren Hemp’s impressive performances. The pair then assess Tottenham’s commanding win over a Crystal Palace side reduced to 10 players. They also examine Manchester United’s significant progress under Eva Olid following their result against Arsenal, highlighting the impact of summer arrival Andrea Medina.
With the UEFA Women’s Champions League returning this week, Ben and Ellen consider which WSL club has received the most difficult league-phase draw. They also debate whether any English side has strengthened enough during the transfer window to close the distance on European powerhouses Barcelona and Lyon.
Chelsea forward Alyssa Thompson speaks with Em Sanders about entering her second season in London and the club’s goals in Europe. Bethan Woolley, Head of Women & Girls’ Football at the FAW, also joins the conversation to discuss the major announcement that Cardiff will stage the 2029 UWCL final.
TIMECODES:
00:05 – Ben and Ellen open the show together in the studio.
02:08 – Assessing Manchester City’s flawless start to the campaign.
07:40 – Olivia Holdt scores three as Tottenham cruise past 10-player Crystal Palace.
09:20 – Eva Olid’s Manchester United make important progress against Arsenal.
13:08 – Andrea Medina earns praise following her summer move to United.
16:24 – European competition returns: which WSL club has the hardest draw?
22:56 – Alyssa Thompson of Chelsea speaks with Em Sanders.
31:33 – Ben and Ellen respond to Thompson’s interview and consider Chelsea’s European objectives.
34:45 – Could a WSL side narrow the gap to Barcelona or Lyon in Europe?
37:30 – FAW Head of Women & Girls’ Football Bethan Woolley discusses Cardiff being selected to host the 2029 UWCL final.
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