Full Time Europe: A show about women's football

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... more

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?... more

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... more

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... more

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... more

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... more

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... more

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?... more

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... more

Art de Roche and Jessy Parker Humphreys join Sophie Penney after Arsenal won the League Cup in a dramatic final where Chelsea manager Emma Hayes pushed Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall and Frida Leonhardsen Maanum collapsed. Thankfully Frida is now in a stable... more

Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw breaks down some of her top goals with Charlotte Harpur after breaking the Manchester City goalscoring record. What was she thinking in that moment? What are her favourite moves? What’s her relationship like with her teammates like... more

Chelsea knock Arsenal out of the title race in pursuit of their quadruple. How did Emma Hayes outthink Jonas Eidevall so emphatically? And what will happen when these two meet again in the League Cup final? Plus with two stories surrounding player-coach... more

Charlotte Harpur and Dan Sheldon are with Sophie Penney to bring you all the behind the scenes details from The Athletic’s special report into Manchester United. How close did they come to keeping Alessia Russo? Could Mary Earps leave in the summer too?... more

Art de Roche and Charlotte Harpur join Sophie Penney to chat about the North London derby and how Arsenal are consistently selling out the Emirates. And in International Women’s Day week, we discuss getting more male fans into the women’s game after an... more

Michael Cox and Laia Cervello Herrero are with Sophie Penney after World Champions Spain won the Nations League and qualified for the Olympics for the first time ever. Can anyone stop Spain? How do they keep winning after the Rubiales kiss scandal? As... more

Raphael Honigstein, Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney after Manchester City blew the WSL title race wide open and German star Lena Oberdorf signed with her club’s biggest rivals. Can City ruin Emma Hayes’ fairytale ending at Chelsea?... more

Jessy Parker Humphreys joins Sophie Penney to chat about Lyon almost slipping up to PSG in their first game under new owner Michele Kang. What went wrong for Lyon in the top of the table tie? What does the new ownership mean for the future of Lyon and the... more

Art de Roche, Chloe Morgan and Charlotte Harpur join Sophie Penney to chat about why Leah Williamson’s first start since tearing her ACL didn’t go to plan and the first WSL manager sacking of the season. How did Williamson play? How did West Ham stop... more

Sophie Penney is joined by Charlotte Harpur and Felipe Cardenas for a special bonus transfer deadline episode to bring you everything you need to know about Chelsea’s new world record signing Mayra Ramirez. What’s her style of play? How will she fit into... more

"It's like a Glastonbury, there's a festival feeling." Sophie Penney is with Chloe Morgan and Jessy Parker Humphreys to react to the comments from Nikki Doucet, the CEO set to take over the women’s professional game in England. What atmosphere do we want at... more

On Saturday, David Ornstein broke the news that Manchester City’s Omar Berrada is moving to the red side of the city, succeeding Richard Arnold as CEO. With INEOS recently purchasing 25 per cent of Manchester United in exchange for sporting control, what... more

It took little over a week into 2024 before we were hit with our first ACL injury of the year. Sam Kerr joins the list of top women’s footballers Alexia Putellas, Vivianne Miedema, Beth Mead to have succumbed to this devastating injury. So what does this... more

Michael Cox, Charlotte Harpur, Chloe Morgan look at what 2024 will bring with Sophie Penney. What will the WSL look like without Emma Hayes? And under new ownership? And what can we expect from the Olympics? Producer: Sophie Penney Executive... more

Michael Cox, Charlotte Harpur, Chloe Morgan and a host of other Athletic reporters share their moments of 2023 with Sophie Penney. In a year where Spain won the World Cup, Emma Hayes announced she’s leaving Chelsea for the U.S. Women’s National Team and... more

Come behind the scenes at Tottenham Hotspur with Charlie Eccleshare, Charlotte Harpur and Sophie Penney, after Spurs' first ever North London Derby win. What do the half time talks sound like? What’s the new manager Robert Vilahamn like? What role does... more

Art de Roche and Jessy Parker Humphreys are with Sophie Penney to figure out how Arsenal and Alessia Russo annihilated Chelsea to open up the title race. What made Russo so effective? Why couldn’t Chelsea find another gear? And what does it mean for the WSL... more

Chloe Morgan and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to relive the emotional rollercoaster of the three stoppage time goals that stopped Team GB from making the Olympics. What went wrong for England? Is missing the Olympics a big deal? And where do they... more

Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to assess Team GB’s chances of qualifying for the Olympics in their upcoming Nations League games, especially with England captain Millie Bright out injured. What would missing the Olympics mean? Who... more

Carl Anka and Harriet Drudge are with Sophie Penney to dissect the Manchester Derby and Chloe Kelly's spicy celebration. How was City's press so effective? Why aren't United getting the best out of Ella Toone? And what does this mean for the Reds going... more

Mark Carey and Chloe Morgan join Sophie Penney to break down the stats behind this season’s WSL surprises after Manchester City suffered a shock loss to Brighton. Do City’s performances show they’ll be out of the title race? Will Tottenham stay towards the... more

Adam Crafton, Meg Linehan and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to digest the big news that Emma Hayes is leaving Chelsea, likely for the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT). After 11 years at Chelsea, winning 13 major trophies, Hayes is primed to... more

Michael Cox, Laia Cervello Herrero and Sophie Penney bring you the inside story of Ballon D’Or winner Aitana Bonmati, from growing up in Catalonia to winning the World Cup and Champions League trophies and player of the tournament awards in the same... more

Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to figure out what needs to change in the Women's Champions League after last year's finalists Wolfsburg, semi-finalists Arsenal, Manchester United and Juventus all got knocked out in... more

Sophie Penney is with The Athletic's Laia Cervello Herrero and Jacob Whitehead to react to Jorge Vilda being named manager of the Morocco women’s team just over a month after being sacked by Spain in the fallout from the World Cup scandal. Why did Morocco... more

Charlotte Harpur and Chloe Morgan are with Sophie Penney to react to Manchester City’s captain being sent off after just 38 minutes for taking ‘too long’ over a free kick. After that moment the floodgates opened: 11 cards were handed out, the most of any... more

Michael Cox and Art de Roche are with Sophie Penney after Arsenal’s shock loss to Liverpool on the opening day of the WSL season in front of a record league crowd at the Emirates. In a league where the winning side often only loses a maximum of two games in... more

Michelle Owen is joined by Michael Cox, Charlotte Harpur, Mark Carey and Laia Cervelló Herrero to reflect on the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Well the final has been played and Spain have won. Their 1-0 victory over the Lionesses sees La Roja go from... more

Michelle Owen is joined by Michael Cox and Laia Cervelló Herrero to reflect on the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. In the third place play off, Sweden matched their achievement in 2019 by picking up the bronze medal at the expense of co-hosts Australia. ... more

Michelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur, Mark Carey, Michael Cox and Chloe Morgan to reflect on the second semi-final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. England have made their first ever final after their victory over Australia at Stadium Australia in... more

Michelle Owen is joined by Jay Harris, Michael Cox and Laia Cervelló Herrero to reflect on the first semi-final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Sweden, beaten finalists in 2003 and serial semi-finalists, took on last four debutants Spain and it was the... more

Abi Paterson is joined by Michael Cox and Harriet Drudge at Stadium Australia in Sydney / Wangal to reflect on the twenty-fourth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Up in the stands, Abi and Michael reflect on England’s 2-1 victory over Colombia which... more

Michelle Owen is joined by Mark Carey and Tamerra Griffin to reflect on the twenty-third day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Japan had won hearts and minds with their adaptable, swash-buckling style to be the surprise package of this tournament. But... more

Michelle Owen is joined by Mark Carey, Jay Harris and Michael Cox to reflect on the twentieth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Colombia reached their first ever Women’s World Cup by beating Jamaica 1-0 to set up a quarter final against England. more

Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur join Michelle Owen to reflect back on what was a nervy night in Brisbane after England and Nigeria went all the way to penalties with the Lionesses scraping through to the quarter finals. Harriet Drudge brings the story from... more

Michelle Owen and Chloe Morgan reflect on a dramatic exit for the US Women's Team. Beaten on penalties by Sweden, it's the first time the USWNT have failed to reach the World Cup semi-final stage. South Africa lost 2-0 to the Netherlands in the day's early... more

Michelle Owen is joined by Harriet Drudge, Steph Yang and Michael Cox to reflect on the seventeenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Spain put a shaky end to their group stage behind them to thrash Switzerland 5-1 and book their place in the last... more

Michelle Owen is joined by Tamerra Griffin and Harriet Drudge to reflect on the fifteenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Germany are the latest and biggest shock exit from this World Cup of the completely unexpected. The two time world... more

Michelle Owen is joined by Jack Lang and Nick Miller to reflect on the fourteenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Jamaica make the knockout stages for the first time ever at the expense of Brazil in yet another earth shattering shock in this Women’s... more

Michelle Owen is joined by The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur and Mark Carey to reflect on the thirteenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. The Lionesses came to life with a new system and a world class performance from Lauren James who scored two and... more

Michelle Owen is joined by Caoimhe O’Neill and Nick Miller to reflect on the twelfth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Group B came to an end today with Australia and Nigeria going through at the expense of Canada. England will play one of... more

Michelle Owen is joined by Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang to reflect on the eleventh day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Colombia produced the shock of the tournament so far, beating one of the favourites Germany 2-1 in the final minutes of stoppage... more

Michelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur and Harriet Drudge to reflect on the tenth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. We begin today’s episode with an update on the Lionesses, specifically news on the fitness of midfielder Keira Walsh. The... more

Michelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur, Duncan Alexander, and Michael Cox to bring you the very latest news on day nine of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. England followed up their 1-0 win over Haiti by repeating the same scoreline against Denmark,... more

Michelle Owen is joined by Caoimhe O’Neill and Chloe Morgan to reflect on the eighth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Nigeria shocked Australia by coming from behind to win 3-2 and blow Group B wide open. The first game of the day saw the USA and... more

Michelle Owen is joined by Caoimhe O’Neill and Duncan Alexander to reflect on the seventh day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. In Perth / Boorloo, Canada came from behind to defeat the Republic of Ireland which knocked The Girls In Green (Na Cailíní I... more

Michelle Owen is joined by Chloe Morgan and Mark Carey to reflect on the sixth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. After their euphoric win over Norway in the opening game of this World Cup, New Zealand faced The Philippines looking to all but secure... more

Michelle Owen is joined by Jack Lang and Nick Miller to reflect on the fifth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Germany gave African Cup of Nations finalists Morocco a rough introduction to World Cup football in Group H at the Melbourne Rectangular... more

Michelle Owen is joined by Tamerra Griffin in Adelaide and The Athletic's Harriet Drudge in the Allianz Stadium in Sydney to reflect on the fourth day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Jamaica got a historic point against France, despite their captain... more

Michelle Owen is joined by Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur to reflect on the third day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, plus hear from France midfielder Kenza Dali and the Athletic's Stephanie Yang. England beat a spirited Haiti 1-0 in Brisbane with... more

Michelle Owen is joined by Chloe Morgan and Melanie Anzidei to reflect on the second day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Spain gave Costa Rica a bit of a humbling in the opening game of Group C. The Athletic’s Laia Cervelló Herrero gives us her post... more

Michelle Owen is joined by Mark Carey and Caoimhe O’Neill to reflect on the first day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Both co-hosts came out of the first round of fixtures with 1-0 wins. New Zealand began Group A with a shock win over Norway and their... more

Michelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur, Meg Linehan and Michael Cox to give you the perfect preview guide to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. We run through every single group to give you all you need to know going into the tournament. Will the USA... more

Lynsey Hooper is with Raphael Honigstein, Michael Cox and Laia Cervello to discuss the Champions League final and more. Reaction from Keira Walsh and Lucy Bronze, plus...how did Barcelona do it? Why is the number two so important? And what does this all... more

Lynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Harriet Drudge to discuss the WSL season finale including reaction from Chelsea superfan Kerrie Evans. Plus a clip from an exclusive interview with Ona Batlle from The Athletic’s Katie Whyatt. Lynsey looks back on... more

Lynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur and Michael Cox after late WSL drama means it will all be decided on the last weekend of the season. Join us as we chat about Roebuck’s red, Eriksson’s elation and Reading’s regret. We react to Lyon... more

Lynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur and Carl Anka to react to the FA Cup final and more. Manchester City’s Kerstin Casparij talks about gaming with producer Sophie ahead of the big Manchester derby. We chat about statistics in... more

Lynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Ali Rampling and producer Sophie Penney for your latest women’s football update after a dramatic result for Manchester City tipped the title race. Manchester United’s Hayley Ladd and Maya Le Tissier join us to talk... more

This Athletic Women's Football Podcast is a little bit special as we come to you from Emirates stadium following a record breaking match as Arsenal exited the Champions League following a last minute winner for Wolfsburg to set up a final against... more

In this special bonus episode, Carl Anka and Charlotte Harpur speak to Manchester United's Euro-winning goalkeeper Mary Earps about keeping clean sheets, being on the cusp of an historic league and cup double, tap dancing to Pop Goes The Weasel and plenty... more

Lynsey Hooper is with The Athletic trio of Charlotte Harpur, Michael Cox and Laia Cervello for your latest women’s football show. We react to Leah Williamson’s devastating ACL injury and speak exclusively to consultant knee surgeon Andy Williams, who's... more

Anne-Marie Batson is with a host of Athletic voices for your latest women’s football fix. Wrexham’s star goalkeeper Delyth Morgan chats to us for an exclusive interview after securing promotion to the top Welsh league for their movie star owners. Carl... more

Lynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Chloe Morgan and Charlotte Harpur for your women’s football fix. Keira Walsh reacts to the Finalissima. Plus, should Brazil have played with a back 5? And why did England change the penalty taking order? We dissect all... more

Lynsey Hooper and The Athletic’s Arsenal reporter Art de Roche are here to take you through this week’s women’s football drama from the title race to the Champions League. Plus The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur joins us to Chelsea’s dramatic win over... more

Lynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur and Ali Rampling for our latest show after a big women’s football weekend. In an exclusive interview Brighton’s interim manager Amy Merricks flags lack of female coaches and calls for change. Plus,... more

Lynsey Hooper is with The Athletic's Harriet Drudge and Sarah Shephard for your latest women's football fix after the FA Cup weekend where Lewes hosted giants Man United and Villa shocked Man City. Why isn't there an official women's fantasy football? We... more

Joining Lynsey Hooper this week to go through the latest news and developments in the women's game it's The Athletic's Michael Cox and Bristol City coach Anita Asante. This week the team react to Chelsea returning to the top of the league, despite not being... more

Lynsey Hooper is joined by Leeds United legend and broadcasting superstar Lucy Ward and The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur to analyse the Conti Cup final, the crisis in the French team, International Women’s Day Allies and so much more. We hear from Anton... more

Lynsey Hooper is with ex-WSL defender turned PFA women’s football EDI officer, Fern Whelan and The Athletic’s Art De Roche for your weekly women’s football update. What let Arsenal down against Chelsea? Perfect protest timing from France’s star players?... more

Lynsey Hooper is with ex-England captain Faye White and The Athletic duo of Charlotte Harpur and Michael Cox to talk Lionesses, Ona Batlle, Super League and much more. Leah Williamson tells us what she thinks of switching into midfield. Plus, Italian... more

Lynsey Hooper is here for a goalkeeping special with ex-England and Manchester City keeper Karen Bardsley and former Tottenham and Crystal Palace keeper Chloe Morgan. Liverpool goalkeeper Rachael Laws joins us to chat about the psychology behind the... more

Lynsey Hooper is with ex-Arsenal and England player Rachel Yankey and The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur to take you through the dramatic draws of the WSL weekend and the tasty transfers. Listen in to hear about the time Lauren James joined Arsenal senior... more

Lynsey Hooper is with former Spurs captain Jenna Schillaci and freelance women’s football writer for outlets such as the i newspaper and World Soccer, Glenn Moore. Join us to discuss all the weekend’s FA Cup action, transfers and much more. Plus The... more

Lynsey Hooper is with ex-Lioness Laura Bassett and The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur to chat about the women's football action (or inaction) this week, from frozen pitches to data and pregnancy. Plus we discuss whether El Clasico is a real rivalry in the... more

Lynsey Hooper is back as the WSL kicks off for 2023. She's joined by former Arsenal and England captain Faye White, and The Athletic's Michael Cox. Join us to hear from Leah Williamson, Fran Kirby and Ella Toone, as we discuss the London derby, United... more

Lynsey Hooper is with Manchester United's Aoife Mannion and football writer Carrie Dunn to discuss the WSL Christmas finale, ACL injuries and hand out 2022 awards. Plus in an exclusive interview Liverpool manager Matt Beard reflects on the past year for the... more

Lynsey Hooper is with former Australia player Alicia Ferguson-Cook and Tim Stillman to chat about the weekend's WSL action and more. Why are women still wearing men's fit boots? Is this causing injuries? And what's the solution? Find out more as we chat to... more

Matt Davies-Adams is with ex-Lioness and current Bristol City coach Anita Asante, as well as sports broadcaster Anne-Marie Batson. Join us as we chat about Jill Scott the Queen of the Jungle, One Love armbands, European results and life at Bristol... more

Lynsey Hooper is with former England and Arsenal captain Faye White and The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur to take you through a big WSL weekend and more. An exclusive interview with Chelsea's 5 times Champions League winner Kadeisha Buchanan. And we chat... more

England and Arsenal centurion Rachel Yankey is with Matt Davies-Adams and The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur to discuss England’s win over Japan. Rachel reacts to comments from Everton's Toni Duggan about her pregnancy and suggests more clubs need to think... more

Lynsey Hooper is with The Athletic’s Nancy Frostick and freelance football writer Rich Laverty to take you through the weekend’s WSL action and more. Should players be appealing more for penalties? Why is the weather still getting in the way? And a... more

Lynsey Hooper is with ex-Lioness Laura Bassett and The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur to discuss the weekend's dramatic WSL action and more. Plus exclusive interviews with the two stars of the weekend Tottenham's Ashleigh Neville and Reading's Rachel Rowe. more

Beth Mead, European Champion and Ballon D'Or runner-up, sits down with Lynsey Hooper for an exclusive interview ahead of the release of her new book Lioness: My Journey to Glory. Plus Lynsey catches up with the ghost writer of the book, The Athletic's Katie... more

Lynsey Hooper is with sports broadcaster Anne-Marie Batson, plus women’s football journalist and expert in all things Scandinavian, Mia Eriksson to take you through the weekend’s WSL action and the World Cup draw. Anne-Marie talks about what makes fellow... more

Lynsey Hooper is joined by former Lioness and Manchester City goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and The Athletic's Art de Roche to digest the weekend's WSL action and more. Join us as we talk about all the issues of the week from red cards to online abuse and... more

Eni Aluko, Angel City Sporting Director and former Lioness, joins Lynsey Hooper and The Athletic’s UK and U.S. football reporters Charlotte Harpur and Meg Linehan for this one. All fresh from Wembley they digest the European Champions’ victory over the World... more

Lynsey Hooper is joined by former Lioness Laura Bassett and The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur for Black History Month shout outs, a Conti Cup round up and Champions League draw reaction. Plus The Athletic’s Meg Linehan joins us for a preview of the big... more

Lynsey Hooper rounds up the week in women's football with Arsenal legend Kelly Smith and The Athletic's Art de Roché. Records tumbled in the second week of the WSL and there were thrilling derby results at Anfield and The Emirates. Meanwhile, title holders... more

Lynsey Hooper is joined by ex-England and Man City goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and The Athletic Women’s Football Reporter Charlotte Harpur as the WSL finally gets underway. It’s a weekend full of shocks as champions Chelsea lose to newly promoted Liverpool... more

Lynsey Hooper is joined by ex-England and Arsenal captain Faye White and The Athletic Women’s Football Reporter Charlotte Harpur for this one. Join us for an exclusive interview with Arsenal and Scotland’s Jen Beattie. Plus, should the big WSL opening... more

Keira Walsh, now the most expensive female footballer of all time and a European champion, speaks to Michael Cox for a bonus episode of The Athletic Football Tactics Podcast with Ali Maxwell. Walsh was awarded the player of the match at that iconic Euro... more