In episode 44, Dale is focusing on being an adult aka he’s working and not on the pod, Cheryl is all excited about FV Emerging, and Eric gives a shoutout to anyone who beats Manly United.
At the time of recording, there are only 79 days to the first game of the Tokyo Olympics.
We also announce our Queens of the Week.
Hot Topics
- Chelsea and Kerr make history
- Matildas Talent Identification Camp
- 26-player domestic-based squad for the second Women’s Talent Identification Camp to be held in Sydney from 4 – 7 May 2021
| Name | 2020/21 W-League Club | Position | Caps (goals) |
| Tara ANDREWS | Newcastle Jets | Forward | 2 (0) |
| Melina AYRES | Melbourne Victory | Forward | – |
| Melindaj BARBIERI | Melbourne Victory | Midfielder | – |
| Angela BEARD | Melbourne Victory | Defender | – |
| Alex CHIDIAC | Melbourne City | Midfielder | 17 (1) |
| Emily CONDON | Adelaide United | Midfielder | 1 (0) |
| Kyra COONEY-CROSS | Melbourne Victory | Midfielder | – |
| Caitlin COOPER | Western Sydney Wanderers | Defender | 10 (2) |
| Isobel DALTON | Brisbane Roar | Midfielder | – |
| Lisa DE VANNA | Melbourne Victory | Forward | 150 (47) |
| Polly DORAN | Melbourne Victory | Midfielder | – |
| Nickoletta FLANNERY | Canberra United | Forward | – |
| Winonah HEATLEY | Brisbane Roar | Defender | – |
| Laura HUGHES | Canberra United | Midfielder | – |
| Sally JAMES | Canberra United | Goalkeeper | – |
| Rachel LOWE | Sydney FC | Forward | 1 (0) |
| Jenna MCCORMICK | Melbourne City | Defender | 4 (0) |
| Matilda MCNAMARA | Adelaide United | Defender | – |
| Jessika NASH | Canberra United | Defender | – |
| Courtney NEVIN | Western Sydney Wanderers | Defender | – |
| Jamilla RANKIN | Brisbane Roar | Defender | – |
| Remy SIEMSEN | Sydney FC | Forward | – |
| Clare WHEELER | Sydney FC | Midfielder | – |
| Jada WHYMAN | Sydney FC | Goalkeeper | – |
| Sarah WILLACY | Western Sydney Wanderers | Goalkeeper | – |
| Georgia YEOMAN-DALE | Western Sydney Wanderers | Defender | 5 (0) |
Around the World
UEFA Women’s Champions League
Barcelona and Sam Kerr’s Chelsea will duel in the final of the UEFA Women’s Champions League, defeating PSG and Bayern Munich respectively.
Chelsea took the win, but Bayern’s Sarah Zadrazil scored a golazo. See for yourself:
BEND IT LIKE @SarahZadrazil! 🎯#CFCFCB 1:1 | 🏆 #UWCL pic.twitter.com/3srAPBYnJa
— FC Bayern Frauen (@FCBfrauen) May 2, 2021
The final will be played in Gamla Ullevi, Gothenburg 5am AEST on Monday May 17th.
FA WSL
Only 7 games remain in the FA WSL. The pod crew run you through the latest including Steph Catley’s return, who has qualified for the 2021-22 UEFA Women’s Champions League and relegation/promotion.
- Man City, Chelsea and Arsenal have locked in spots for the 2021-22 UWCL
- Leicester City promoted to WSL – https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/56633466
NWSL Challenge Cup
Chloe Logarzo is flying the Aussie flag in the US at Kansas City, but the team sit on the bottom of the West Division.
NPLW Roundup
- Eric gives a truncated (internet tantrum) update on NSW and ACT football including the game he called between Blacktown Spartans and Sydney Olympic
- Cheryl promotes Female Football Week in Victoria and wraps the NPLW competition including a blistering hattrick from Melina Ayres
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