Pitch to Pod with Jordan and Nikita - A Women's Football Podcast

Nikita and Jordan are back and this week we discuss hard fought derbies, nights under the lights in Europe and is there a ‘right way’ to challenge your manager? Before getting into this week's topics, we take a quick look at the latest England squad for upcoming friendlies and Keets shows all the love for London City teammate Freya Godfrey who receives her first ever senior Lionesses call-up!  Aft...

USA Head Coach, Emma Hayes, joins Caroline on this very special, bonus episode of Pitch To Pod. The former Chelsea boss chats everything from reality shows to her mate 'Poch,' and how she's helping find the next generation of female football managers.  Did you know that only 9% of football managers are female? Hayes wants to help change that, which is why she's teamed up with Sky Sports, Xbox and...

Cross your fingers, it's this week's Pitch to Pod! Last weekend, Millie Bright made her 210th WSL appearance, equalling our very own Jordan Nobbs' record! So we ask her first hand... will she return to the top flight to retain her appearances title? Nikita also joined the 200 club at the weekend and sealed it off in style with a goal against Spurs.  Following some controversial decisions in the Lo...

Nikita and Jordan are back alongside Caroline Barker as they delve into what makes a good coach, how to train for set pieces and they are also joined by a very special mystery guest...  The pair look back at some of the best coaches they've worked with such as Dario Vidošić, Mo Marley, Joe Montemurro and what exactly was so special about them. Corners, throw-ins, free kicks... there's so much to r...

This week we're switching it up... Jordan and Keets are pitching to the pod with their suggestions on one thing they'd change about football IF they ran the game... The pair look at how we bridge the gap between the WSL and WSL2 and how the quality of coaching across the football pyramid will help minimise the jump between the leagues. Friends of the podcast Courtney Sweetman-Kirk and Sue Smith al...

Caroline Barker is joined by Jordan Nobbs and Nikita Parris as they chat all things settling in, rotating and retirement! The pair give an update on how life’s been since joining their new clubs and embedding into their new teams. Nikita opens up on how hard it was for her when she moved to Lyon and how she looks to use her experiences moving abroad to help new players like Grace Geyoro settle in....

After a late win against Liverpool for London City and a late equaliser for Newcastle against Crystal Palace, Jordan and Nikita are back this week to discuss digging deep and how you come together to get the job done. As Spurs announce they will no longer be taking the knee, the pair debate whether or not it has lost its meaning over time and what else clubs need to be doing to help tackle racial...

Jordan and Nikita are back as this week they chat all things milestones, Women's Rugby World Cup wonders and teamwork makes the dreamwork! Jordan welcomes Gemma Bonner to the 200 WSL appearances club as the pair discuss just how hard the milestone is to reach in the women's game. They also reflect on England's momentous Women's Rugby World Cup win and the lasting impact this will have across all w...

After the tragic passing of Matt Beard at the age of 47, Casey Stoney joins Nikita Parris and Jordan Nobbs to pay tribute to a trailblazer of the women's game. Casey reflects on her times managing alongside Matt, the impact he had on the people around him and a friendship that meant so much to her. Nikita and Jordan reminisce on their moments playing against Matt, an opposition manager you couldn'...

This week, it’s a Pitch to Pod reunion as ex-City and England legend Demi Stokes joins us! She chats all things Newcastle... from why she decided to make the move there to how she persuaded Jordan to join her too! They also talk belters, screamers and worldies as they look at some of the great strikes from matchweek two of the WSL. They finish off by looking ahead as Neacstle take on title contend...

Opening weekend done! The WSL 25/26 season has got underway and Jordan and Nikita are ready to review! They look back at London City's defeat to Arsenal and how the newly promoted club look to bounce back. The pair also pick their favourite debuts from the weekend as Olivia Smith and Ellie Carpenter make a statement. They finish off the episode by throwing it forward to next weekend, where Nikita...

Juliette Ferrington is here to tell you about a very special Sky Sports podcast, Olivia Smith: Our Crazy, which tells the story of the first million pound player in women's football. Search for it wherever you listen to podcasts, or click on this link:  https://pod.fo/e/324b77 Pitch To Pod with Jordan and Nikita is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/pitch-to-pod You...

Nikita and Jordan are back for the 25/26 season and are getting things underway with their season preview! The pair discuss how life has been so far with their new clubs... from pre-season fixtures to team bonding tales, they give us all the insight to preparing for the season ahead! They also review some of the best summer signings and give their predictions for the WSL and WSL 2 this season. Pit...

Pitch to Pod is back for the start of the new season and what better way to kick it off than an episode straight from the London City Lionesses media day! Caroline Barker is joined by our very own Nikita Parris alongside some big London City names from Kosovare Asllani to Poppy Pattinson and Sanni Franssi.  They take us inside the dressing room, giving us all the exclusives on their brand new kit,...

Pitch to Pod from Sky Sports is back for the new WSL season and we kick off with a very special episode where Nikita Parris takes us behind the scenes at her new club, London City Lionesses. If you don't already, give Pitch to Pod a follow wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss us and look out for this show, coming soon to your Pitch to Pod feed.   Pitch To Pod with Jordan and Nikita is...

What a tournament! England are now back-to-back European champions as they beat Spain 3-1 on penalties! Nikita can't join us this week so Jordan gives us her reaction straight after another huge history-making night for the Lionesses. Jordan looks back on the nail biting ninety minutes then into extra time which had everyone on the edge of their seats. Then... the penalties... and we don't think J...

Talk about leaving it to the last minute! England are through to the final! Jordan unfortuantely can't join us this week so super sub Sue Smith joins NIkita and Caroline to dissect the nail-biting semi-final against Italy and preview the big one against Spain. Sarina left it till late to bring on Chloe Kelly and Michelle Agyemang... but in Sarina we trust as both came on to score and take England...

Are you ok, hun? How are we all doing today? Join Nikita, Jordan and Caroline in looking back at England's dramatic Euros win over Sweden, and enjoy the vibes as we look ahead to the semi final against Italy! It was an eventful 90 minutes for the Lionesses and one of the most bonkers penalty shootouts football has ever seen... the pair dive deep into Sweden's dominating first half against England...

Jordan has some exciting news to share, so she jumped on the pod with Keets and Caroline so you'd be the first to hear it.  She's just signed for Newcastle United Women in WSL 2! Hear what it means to her to move back home, the ambitions for the club, and what it will be like playing at St James' Park.   We'll be back with another Euros Special after England's quarter final against Sweden. If you'...

Unfortunately Jordan can't make it for this week's episode so Nikita is joined by Courtey Sweetman-Kirk as they break down England’s dominating 6-1 victory over Wales, which sees the Lionesses head into the quarter-finals of the Euros. This is the end of Wales's first ever Euros journey as they finish bottom of Group D. We’re joined by Rhiannon Roberts as she reflects on their group stage performa...

Nikita and Jordan join Caroline to look back on England's impressive victory over the Netherlands. We hear from Lucy Bronze and reflect on the changes that helped the Lionesses.  Wales are up next for England, after they suffered another defeat at these Euros to France.  We're joined by Welsh defender Ella Powell, who describes what it was like to see Jess Fishlock scoring their first ever goal at...

Nikita Parris and Jordan Nobbs join Caroline Barker to look back on England's Euro 2025 opening defeat to France. Was it offside? Are France real contenders for the title? What do the Lionesses do next? We also discuss Wales' defeat to the Netherlands and we hear from our reporters in both camps, Anton and Geraint. Plus, we find out what it's like in Switzerland from fellow WSL player Maz Pacheco,...

Jordan and Nikita are back with a Euro's preview! The pair chat all things England as they look at which player will shine, how they will look to survive the 'group of death' and who could be their biggest rivals. They are also joined by former Wales striker Helen Ward as she eagerly looks ahead to The Dragons first ever major tournament. This episode also is the start of the 'Swiss or Miss Quiz'!...

Euro's summer is finally here and we're kicking off our Pitch to Pod Euro's specials with the Lionesses themselves! Caroline Barker and Juliette Ferrington are out on the road as they takeover a very special England media day... getting all the gossip from the squad members themselves and finding out how they're preparing to try and retain the trophy this summer... Timecodes for all the players: 0...

As Mary Earps announces her retirement from international football, have a listen back to our episode where we spoke with the England icon on her move to Paris Saint-Germain and all about her time with the Lionesses.  Pitch To Pod with Jordan and Nikita is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/pitch-to-pod You can listen to Pitch To Pod on your smart speaker by saying "...