Upfront - A Women's Football Podcast

Today, we're joined by a star of the Wales national team and one of Clo's former teammates... it's Josie Green! Josie is 21 weeks into her pregnancy and reveals all about the realities of being a professional footballer while pregnant. She also opens up about a period of transition for the Wales National Team as they begin World Cup qualification – and what the squad listen to before EVERY game. Y...

Chloe and Rachel whizz through a bumper FA Cup weekend, where we saw a glimpse of the Chelsea we’re used to after their impressive win against Man United. A cracking Sam Kerr goal wasn’t a bad way to commemorate her 150th appearance, either! In other FA Cup business, we react to the news that next season’s controversial format changes have been delayed. Plus, we’re joined by Oxford United goalkeep...

Yes, Villa fans, we know you lost 7-3 at Villa Park... But PLEASE don’t start panicking about Natalia Arroyo. Everything’s fine, it was just a mad game... Elsewhere, we review a near-perfect week for Man United - even if Jim Ratcliffe seems intent on spoiling it. Plus, after the controversy around Eni Aluko this week, we chat about representation and inclusion within punditry across the women’s ga...

You think you've seen it all before, perched on top of the wobbly commentary gantry at the Chigwell Construction Stadium... and then West Ham deliver those last 10 minutes against Brighton. Chloe and Rachel saw all the drama in the flesh and reflect on it all. What a relegation battle we've got on our hands! But first off, there's the small matter of Arsenal beating the league leaders Manchester C...

Few people know the transfer market better than Claire Rafferty. In her role at TransferRoom, she's spoken to clubs all over Europe and beyond about what they want, who they want and (crucially) how much they want to pay or earn. Claire joins Chloe and Rachel to reveal what's really going on in the transfer market: from commercially-driven signings, to the ever-growing number of Scandinavian playe...

Chelsea have been well and truly dumped from their perch. Chloe and Rachel react to a remarkable game at the Etihad where Man City ran riot and Sonia Bompastor and her players were left stunned. We discuss the reaction among Chelsea circles and what's really behind their rapid demise from unbeaten WSL juggernauts. Elsewhere, Arsenal battle past Corinthians and their incredibly vibey fans – while R...

Today, we're joined by a true Chelsea and Wales legend. Rach sits down with Sophie Ingle to find out more about life at Bristol City since leaving west London last summer. They discuss Sophie's new perspective since returning from injury, how much she relishes the new challenge of WSL2, and her quiet style of leadership in dressing rooms throughout her career. Come join us! Follow us on X, Instagr...

More title race twists and turns in the WSL! Manchester City extended their lead at the top - despite a great performance from London City - while Rachel was dancing along to a brass band’s rendition of the Spice Girls and Chloe bumping into a two-time Ballon d’Or winner over a coffee. Just your usual afternoon at Bromley! Elsewhere, Arsenal impressed in their controlling win over Chelsea, Liverpo...

Here at Upfront, we're often preoccupied by our age. This weekend in the FA Cup really, really didn't help. Chloe and Rachel look back on the best of the FA Cup action, including a big win for Liverpool after some big signings and heartbreak for our favs York City. Did they bottle it on purpose to avoid the night out with us? Possibly. Elsewhere, we discuss the findings of Deloitte's latest Money...

Karen Carney might have been back from Strictly, but there weren't many quick-steps on the pitch at the Emirates on Saturday.  Chloe and Rachel are reunited in the studio to look back on the first weekend of 2026 in the WSL, which had some familiar stories and one very controversial one involving Phallon Tullis-Joyce. Chloe gives a goalkeeper's perspective on time-wasting... Elsewhere, it's m...

Eder, Rita – welcome to the WSL! Make sure to hold on tight to this merry-go-round here and get that seatbelt on. You're gonna need it. Chloe and Rachel are back from the Christmas break, although Rachel remains in Norway where she's presumably been looking for Spurs' next wonderkid signing. They discuss Jocelyn Prêcheur and Rehanne Skinner's sackings just before Christmas and where those decision...

For our final episode of 2025, we’re joined by a player who we have wanted on the pod since the very beginning! Aurora Galli - otherwise known by her nickname Yaya - is one of the best personalities in the WSL and since joining Everton back in 2021, she has rapidly become a fan favourite on Merseyside. But on the opening day of last season, Galli ruptured her ACL. Apart from a brief return in May,...

Chloe and Rachel are back at Upfront HQ for the final time this year! Which means it's time to relive everything we've loved about 2025. Agyemaaaaaaang! We discuss our favourite moments and most-loved players! Plus, we hear some of your New Year's resolutions and give our verdicts… LAST CHANCE! Want to win an England shirt SIGNED by Lucy Bronze?! To enter our prize draw, simply fill out Stak's lis...

That’s it for the WSL in 2025! And we were treated to a couple of bangers this weekend to finish things off. Chloe and Rachel relive it all! Man United pulled off mission impossible against Spurs – although maybe it was more like ‘mission never should have been impossible in the first place’ – and Marc Skinner was evidently feeling a little hot under the collar. Elsewhere, West Ham and Liverpool p...

Chloe and Rachel chat to Scotland and FC Como centre-back Sophie Howard about life at what's been called “the most stylish football club in the world”. Sophie lifts the lid on the grit behind the glamour and how Como have risen to the top of the Serie A table. She also speaks about the past, present and future of a career which has seen her play in Germany, the US, England and now Italy, and refle...

Chelsea didn't have a chisel and hammer on Sunday to get through Everton and Courtney Brosnan... so THE RUN has come to an end! Chloe and Rachel react to a huge upset and the dodgy social media graphics that followed. But is the title race really all over? We think not... Plus, Arsenal get a desperately-needed win at the Emirates after some seismic reports during the international break. We give o...

The Lionesses celebrated their homecoming tour with a brutal 8-0 thrashing of China at Wembley... but not everyone in the aftermath has been entirely happy about it! Chloe and Rachel reflect on that and why this game was important – for both China and England. Elsewhere, GK Barry and the League Cup draw causes a huge stir and the WSL returns this weekend! Plus, a listener all the way in New Zealan...

The international break is back! Chloe and Rachel look ahead to the Lionesses' return to Wembley on Saturday night, featuring Hannah Hampton's newly-extended Ikea trophy cabinet. Elsewhere, we take a moment to salute some non-league heroes across the FA Cup second round and react to major WSL2 news that Tanya Oxtoby is taking the reins at Newcastle.  Plus, US soccer journalist Asli Pelit join...

Canada's first-ever season of the NSL came to its thrilling conclusion last weekend – and Rach was there to see it all! She's joined by Sophie for a journey across the pond to see Vancouver Rise take on AFC Toronto, and speak to some VERY famous faces along the way... Want to win an England shirt SIGNED by Lucy Bronze?! To enter our prize draw, simply fill out Stak's listener survey! It helps...

Manchester City caught the eye on Saturday with a dominant Manchester derby win, even if Mark Skinner disagrees. Today, Chloe and Rachel explain why they think Man City could be ready to shake up the title race in the WSL. Elsewhere, at the bottom of the table, West Ham and Liverpool picked up important points, but are Chelsea now showing some flaws? Plus, Arsenal's goal-scoring problems continue...

Today, we’re joined by the best-performing full-back in the WSL right now and one of our favourite personalities in the league: it’s Kerstin Casparij! Chloe and Rachel sit down with Kerstin to discuss her incredible year, both on and off the pitch. Kerstin explains why she’s feeling so happy in a Man City shirt right now and reveals the inspiration for her post-match puns on social media. She also...

On the official Chloe Morgan spicy scale, this weekend was... flaming hot. Chloe and Rachel try their best to pick apart everything that went down in north London on Saturday afternoon – and what needs to be done next. Is VAR really the answer? Rachel has some alternatives, while Chloe explains why the backlash must be tempered. Elsewhere, Man United lose for the first time in the WSL this season...

Chloe’s jet-setting again but nothing stops the pod! She and Rachel discuss the goal-packed game between Aston Villa and Everton and look a bit more closely at the situation on the red side of Liverpool, as Gareth Taylor's side remain winless in the WSL. Plus, Jack Fowler and Kimberley Cumberbatch from “Who Gives a Shirt?” join the show to speak about football kits, identity and fashion. Jack and...

On today’s Upfront, Chloe and Rachel are joined by Chelsea legend and former Lioness Claire Rafferty to discuss about transfers and scouting in the men’s and women’s game. And, as ADHD Awareness Month comes to an end, Claire reflects on her experience of being diagnosed with – and living with – the condition. She also discusses the trajectories of two of her former clubs in the WSL this season: un...

Chloe and Rachel are back from their escapades around Europe for a very international pod! And a certain very important England debut... Chloe celebrates Khiara Keating's first appearance between the sticks for England, while Rach explains that - despite the 2-1 defeat against a VERY pumped Brazil - the Lionesses showed their teeth in this game. But one listener asks if England have an Alessia Rus...