Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to talk through the quarterfinal games at Paris 2024. There were worries for USA and Spain as they both scrape through, but it’s heartbreak for Japan and Colombia. Brazil stun France and Marta lives to play another game. Plus, Ann-Katrin Berger is Germany’s shootout hero against Canada. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Produc...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss the final round of group games at Paris 2024. Canada come through their spy-gate points deduction to make it through to the quarterfinals, while there’s heartbreak and goodbyes for Australia. It’s more of the same for USA, but will a lack of changes come back to bite Emma Hayes? Plus, we look ahead to the quarterfinal matchups. Host:...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to talk through the second round of group games in the Olympic women’s soccer tournament. We reflect on another commanding performance from Team USA, after they dismissed Germany, and a big comeback win for Canada, who keep their hopes of progressing alive. Plus, the chaos of Australia-Zambia and Brazil-Japan. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jess...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to go through the latest twist in the Canadian football spy scandal that has taken the Olympics by storm. Plus, as there was some football, we run through the big results for the USA, Spain and Germany in the first round of group games. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn mor...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to reflect on England's spot at Euro 2025 and a busy summer transfer window across the WSL and Championship. Plus, they preview the women’s football tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games, which gets underway this week. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad cho...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and special guest Carmelina Moscato, assistant coach of Racing Louisville in the NWSL and former Canadian international. First, Flo reflects on the bombshell that Casey Stoney has been sacked by the San Diego Wave. Then we hear from Carm about coaching in the NWSL, how the league has evolved and what the future looks like. We also discuss Liga M...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and special guest Matt Beard. We dive in to the Liverpool head coach’s impressive 2023-24 season. What was the secret to their success and how do they continue to challenge the top three? Plus, critically, we find out where Beardy wants to go on his dream night out. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Matt Beard Producers:...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and special guest Sam Mewis, the USWNT legend and former Manchester City midfielder. We talk to the World Cup winner about her move into the podcast world and what’s it like now being on the other side of the mic. We also reflect on her success with the U.S., her time at City, and, of course, look ahead to the Olympic Games. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hugh...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst, Becky Taylor-Gill and special guest Carla Ward. They reflect on the international window and the impact it has on players and coaches. Then, they dive into an in-depth conversation with Carla. They find out why she decided to leave Aston Villa and what’s next for the WSL favourite. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Carla Ward, Becky Taylor-Gill and Kate L...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for the annual 'Counter Pressed' end-of-season awards. We hand out some traditional gongs and throw in some 'Counter Pressed' favorites, including Best Discourse and 'Counter Pressed' Moment of the Year. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hugh...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys in Bilbao straight after the UEFA Women’s Champions League final to review Barcelona’s 2-0 win over Lyon, Barcelona’s second win in a row and third European crown. They discuss Lyon’s missed opportunity, Barcelona’s calmness and the triumphant introduction of Alexia Putellas. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonat...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to look ahead to Saturday’s UEFA Women’s Champions League final in Bilbao. Can Lyon upset Barcelona on the big stage once again? Or will Barcelona finally overcome their Champions League nemesis? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Gilly Flaherty to discuss the final day of the WSL season, as Chelsea smashed Manchester United 6-0 at Old Trafford, which meant City just missed out on the title on goal difference. It was a fifth consecutive title for Emma Hayes, who leaves behind a huge legacy at Chelsea (12:30). While there’s more work to be done for City (36:23), Arsena...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss Chelsea’s midweek win over Tottenham, which sent them top of the table and two goals ahead of Manchester City. We look ahead to Saturday’s final day in the WSL and predict what might happen as Chelsea head to Old Trafford and City go to Villa Park. Plus, we discuss Sarina Wiegman’s latest England squad and the yo...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Kate Longhurst, and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss Manchester United’s triumph over Tottenham in the 2024 Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley (05:28). Ella Toone had yet another magic moment under the arch, but what does it mean for the rest of United’s season? Plus we react to the news that Vivianne Miedema will be leaving Arsenal at the end of the sea...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill and Georgia Robert from BBC Three’s new dating show I Kissed A Girl. We chat to Georgia about her football career and what inspired her to take part in the UK’s first lesbian reality dating show. We find out exactly what it’s like behind the scenes and reflect on what it means to be a football lesbian. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes G...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss a day of high drama in the Women’s Super League. Arsenal beat Manchester City 2-1 thanks to two late, late Stina Blackstenius goals, leaving the door ajar for Chelsea in the title race, providing they rack up a large score against Bristol City in the late kickoff—Chelsea won 8-0. They also get into Emma Hayes’s l...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss Chelsea’s shock defeat to Liverpool in the WSL. There are huge ramifications for the title race and another bizarre Emma Hayes interview. Plus, we reflect on an impressive Liverpool campaign. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughe...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to dissect the UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinal second legs. Barcelona overturn their tie to defeat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge but it wasn’t without controversy. Meanwhile, Lyon are through to a European final again after breezing past PSG. Plus we answer some listener questions on the WSL and Palace’s promotion from th...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to look ahead to the UEFA Champions League semifinal second legs this weekend. First we hear about Becky’s catwalk debut in a special Adobe Women’s FA Cup event in London. Then we talk UWCL (09:15) and check in on the WSL title race (34:58), as Manchester City look to potentially go six points clear of Chelsea this weekend....

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss the first legs of the UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinals. They catch up on Jessy’s marathon trip and hear from Gilly post-London. Then they dive into huge games as Chelsea took a slender 1-0 lead against Barcelona (13:54) and Lyon pulled off a huge comeback against PSG (37:30). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphrey...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Kate Longhurst to discuss two dramatic Women’s FA Cup semifinals. There was a shocking defeat for Chelsea, who drop out of two competitions in a matter of weeks, as United return to Wembley (08:13). It’s also a historic moment for Tottenham (30:11), who beat Leicester to make their first cup final. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and K...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss England’s Euro 2025 qualifier draw with the Republic of Ireland (05:15) and the shocking news of Rachel Daly’s international retirement (14:13). Plus, more SheBelieves penalty shoot-out drama (24:49) and some FA Cup reminiscing. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Jonathan Fishe...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through England-Sweden (06:52) and an anticlimactic return to Wembley for the Lionesses. Plus what does She Believe, and why is it Jaedyn Shaw (25:42)? We also discuss the NCAA women’s basketball championship game between South Carolina and Iowa. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the Conti Cup final (08:28), breaking down both teams’ performances and “the push.” Plus, we review the service stations we visited over the weekend. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...