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The Guardian's Women's Football Weekly

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Join host Faye Carruthers and Guardian football writer Suzanne Wrack as they invite guests from across the world of women’s football to guide you through the biggest stories from the best leagues. From the WSL to the NWSL, the Champions League to Liga F, and the Frauen-Bundesliga to the D1 Féminine

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Gotham FC handed the keys to New York City after title win – Women’s Football Weekly 25.11.2025 33:40

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Sophie Downey and Theo Lloyd-Hughes for an NWSL special, looking at the final between Gotham FC and Washington Spirit, as well as the season as a whole, and all of the latest news from the home nations

Manchester is sky blue and Chelsea stumble again – Women’s Football Weekly 18.11.2025 56:36

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Ayisha Gulati and Dr Chris Paouros to discuss Manchester City’s derby win, Chelsea’s setback at Liverpool and all the weekend’s WSL action.

Controversy at the Emirates and Villa stun Manchester United – Women’s Football Weekly 11.11.2025 47:57

Faye Carruthers is joined by Marva Kreel and Tim Stillman to dissect a dramatic WSL weekend and look ahead to the Women’s Champions League

The Mary Earps autobiography causes a stir – Women’s Football Weekly 04.11.2025 43:06

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Sophie Downey and Emma Sanders to discuss all the reaction to former England goalkeeper Mary Earps’s new book, All In. Plus, the panel discuss the talking points as the WSL returned after the international break

England’s Le Tissier dilemma and Fishlock signs off: Women’s Football Weekly 28.10.2025 41:20

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Júlia Belas Trindade and special guest Mary Phillip to discuss England’s defeat to Brazil. Plus, Beth Fisher joins to reflect on Jess Fishlock’s emotional farewell

Jess Fishlock is a Welsh legend and is the women’s game for sale? – Women’s Football Weekly podcast 21.10.2025 48:57

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack and Sophie Downey to discuss a week of big-name retirements, England’s return to action, and the financial future of the women’s game with football finance expert Kieran Maguire

Millie Bright bows out and WSL contenders hold firm – Women’s Football Weekly 15.10.2025 50:56

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Robyn Cowen and Tom Garry to reflect on Millie Bright’s international retirement, a busy weekend in the WSL and a mixed start for English clubs in the Champions League

The WSL title race bursts into life – Women’s Football Weekly 07.10.2025 48:20

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Freddie Cardy and Marva Kreel to discuss the weekend’s WSL action. Plus debate over taking the knee, early kick‑offs and a Women’s Champions League preview

Bunny Shaw is back and Chelsea stay perfect – Women’s Football Weekly podcast 30.09.2025 53:49

Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Tom Garry and Sanny Rudravajhala to review the weekend’s WSL action

Matt Beard remembered, WSL latest and Mercury13’s big move – Women’s Football Weekly 23.09.2025 44:16

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry and Sophie Downey to pay tribute to Matt Beard, who has died at 47. They also speak to Victoire Cogevina Reynal about Mercury13’s investment in Bristol City Women

High fives for Arsenal and Manchester United – Women’s Football Weekly 16.09.2025 47:02

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Emma Sanders and Tom Garry to round up all the weekend’s WSL action

Dream debuts and Chelsea’s tactical tussle as WSL returns – Women’s Football Weekly 09.09.2025 42:37

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tim Stillman and Fadumo Olow to unpack a thrilling opening weekend in the WSL

The Women’s Super League season preview: Women’s Football Weekly 02.09.2025 58:30

After what seemed like the shortest off-season ever, the WSL and WSL 2 are back. Faye Carruthers, Suzy Wrack and the panel preview what to expect in 2025-26

Lionesses reign again: Euro 2025 final review: Women’s Football Weekly 28.07.2025 1:06:42

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry and Sophie Downey to celebrate England’s historic Euro 2025 triumph over Spain — and reflect on an unforgettable tournament in Switzerland

Euro 2025 final preview: England take on Spain – Women’s Football Weekly 25.07.2025 57:12

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack and Sophie Downey to break down Sunday’s Euro 2025 final in Basel

Spain edge Germany to set up Euro 2025 final with England – Women’s Football Weekly 24.07.2025 42:12

Faye Carruthers is joined by Tom Garry, Alex Ibaceta and Chris Paouros to discuss Spain’s dramatic semi-final win over Germany and look ahead to Sunday’s showdown with the Lionesses

England’s late show and Italy heartbreak at Euro 2025: Women’s Football Weekly 23.07.2025 47:58

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Carla Ward and Freddie Cardy to discuss England’s dramatic extra-time win over Italy in the Euro 2025 semi-final, and much more besides

Berger’s brilliance denies France and Spain march on – Women’s Football Weekly 20.07.2025 1:04:49

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Sophie Downey and Tim Stillman to review two epic quarter-finals and preview the semi-finals.

England victorious after shootout chaos and Italy stun Norway – Women’s Football Weekly 18.07.2025 53:24

Faye Carruthers is joined by Tom Garry, Marva Kreel and Jonathan Liew to relive England’s dramatic win on penalties and Italy’s late heroics

England hit Wales for six and France send Netherlands home – Women’s Football Weekly 14.07.2025 1:02:17

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry and Tanya Oxtoby to discuss England’s dominant win against Wales, France’s comeback, and the final twists in the Euro 2025 group stage

England bounce back at Euros but Wales can only hope – Women’s Football Weekly 10.07.2025 46:48

Faye Carruthers is joined by Tom Garry, Sophie Downey and Amy Merricks to discuss England’s emphatic win, France’s step closer to the last eight and how Group C reached its climax.

Spain’s fireworks and Portugal’s Euro 2025 lifeline – Women’s Football Weekly 08.07.2025 1:01:52

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Robyn Cowen and Alex Ibaceta to reflect on Spain’s six-goal statement, Portugal’s dramatic late leveller and look ahead to England and Wales in Group D

England fall to France and Wales make proud but painful debut – Women’s Football Weekly 06.07.2025 49:28

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Freddie Cardy and Beth Fisher to discuss England and Wales’ opening Group D defeats

Spain dazzle, Ada delivers and England prepare for France – Women’s Football Weekly 04.07.2025 54:51

Faye Carruthers is joined by Tom Garry, Sophie Downey and Tim Stillman to review the opening games of Euro 2025 and preview England and Wales’ tough starts in Group D

Who will win Euro 2025? Our panel make their predictions – Women’s Football Weekly 30.06.2025 50:02

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack, Tom Garry and Marva Kreel give a full preview to Euro 2025, with the tournament kicking off on Wednesday