The White Shorts Podcast

We chat to goalkeeper Charlotte Eagle about the mindset shift in the team, what it's like playing against your own national team coach and how influential coaches can be in a players life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A huge win over the weekend sees Southern move to third on the table - we chat to Rose Morton about their travel day, player debuts and the family bond the team is building. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are joined by Captain Nicole Mettam to chat through their huge win on the weekend, with three goals scored in the last ten minutes, and keeping their place at the top of the table Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are joined by Captain of Auckland United Jess Philpot to discuss their rise to 2nd on the table, the role goal difference will play in the season, and how they're shaping up for this coming weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaley talks us through Waterside's last minute loss to Eastern Suburbs, the dominant first half the team had, and how they are building a culture of family and understanding at the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lara Wall chats to us about Canterbury's huge win over the weekend, the debacle of flying when it is windy, and the upcoming weekend's Southland derby which sees Canterbury battling it out with Southern United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are joined by Canterbury United Captain to discuss how the team is bonding, the challenges they face being a federation team, and some of the goals they have for the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk to Kaley Ward of Waterside Karori to discuss their first loss of the season as they go down 1-3 to Auckland United Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Captain of Auckland United Jess Philpot joins us to discuss their win over Waterside Karori, what the team are looking to achieve this season, and how hard-work trumps all else at the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We chat to Wellington United 'Superstar' player Sophie Dijkstra who scored 2 and assisted a third in their 5-2 win over Ellerslie this past weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joined by Southern United player Hannah Mackay Wright, we discuss Southern's impressive run this season, what is motivating the team and how some of their key players are standing out on the national circuit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post Match Debrief - We are joined by Captain of first placed Eastern Suburbs Nicole Mettam to discuss their undefeated season as of yet, how the team are keeping calm while working towards a repeat of their trophy winning season last year, and how the changed format of the National Womens League plays into the longevity of a player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post Match Debrief - Kicking off the new series we are joined by goal keeper for the Wellington Phoenix Reserves Charlotte Eagle, We discuss the team's two decent defeats, how the are keeping the mentality positive and what they are seeking to achieve as the youngest team in the league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we attempt to get over the heartbreak we are currently experiencing with the World Cup now over to try and wrap up the month that has been. We discuss all things from the electric atmosphere of the final - Jess on the ground for the game - to the controversial medal ceremony, where to next for the game now that we’ve achieved our wildest dreams, and Jess puts forward the million dollar...

Maybe the most hectic week in football to date?! Join us for the week 2 wrap up of the World Cup where we discuss the upsets, the highs, the heartbreaks, and predictions for the knock-out rounds. We also consider the possibility that these lower ranked teams have actually been playing at a high level for a long time now, but haven't been afforded the resources or investment to showcase their skill...

We are joined by Episode 2 guest Jess Fuller for a wrap up on week one of The World Cup. We discuss the good and bad performances, how the gap between highest and lowest ranked is a lot closer than we thought, the Football Ferns and what NZ fans can do to help them, and what our predictions are for the rest of the tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the World Cup Special!! Joined by Episode 2 guest Jess Fuller, we go through each World Cup group, how the teams stack up, the latest drama, and the challenges teams have faced in the build up. We also give our two qualifying teams for each group and discuss the Football Ferns squad list. This episode is the first of the World Cup series, where each week during the World Cup The White Shorts...

This week we sit down with Bonnie Jansen, sports journalist for NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. We discuss how females can champion themselves in media and football environments, why we need to stop considering women’s football as a charity, the opportunities The Wellington Phoenix now provides for kiwi girls, and why female journalists are so important.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

This week we sit down with Legacy and Inclusion Manager (Capital) for the FIFA Women's World Cup here in New Zealand Sandy Cumpstone. We discuss what this role means to her, and what she hopes to achieve for the sport post-world cup, the importance of open communication and mutual respect between club committees and players in helping players and teams to preform at their best, and the Icelandic M...

This week we sit down with Eastern Bay of Plenty Federation Development Officer Nat Broadhead. We discuss the amazing work she is doing in the youth space to not only to help girls play at their best, but also understand their own self worth and self confidence, the tokenism women face in sports and how to make the best of that situation, and why we should invest in a Journey not a Legacy off the...

This week we sit down with Issy Coombes, Lead Female Sports Scientist for the Wellington Phoenix. Issy discusses her time playing at an American university, what young females looking to go to the US should consider when making their decisions, how her time playing in the US led to her sports science PhD, and Issy delves into her world-leading research on how menstrual cycles can impact female ath...

This week we sit down with local legend Renee Bacon. We discuss her involvement in the national Māori Football squad and the growth of the team, the development of the National Women’s League overtime, how it still feel's like women are an afterthought at the club and national level, and what’s needed for the local game to grow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we sit down with Katie Barrott, Female Development lead and U15 Head Coach at the Wellington Phoenix. We discuss what 'Changing the Game' looks like, the tokenism women can face in sport, how she manages the responsibilities of being a leading female coach, and Katie shares with us a personal analogy about football and grief that has helped her through her journey with mental health. Hos...

This week's episode sees us sit down with NZ U17 Football Ferns Goalkeeper Coach Tessa Nicol. We discuss her journey from national player to national coach, the mental health challenges that come from being in a professional environment, the more holistic focus she is brining to her coaching roles, and the exciting opportunity we have to develop women's football how we see fit. Hosted on Acast. Se...

This week we sit down with head coach and trailblazer Jess Fuller. We discuss her journey in coaching, the challenges she's faced as a female in this environment, the mental skills she uses to overcome her roadblocks, and her much needed masters research into concussion rates in women's football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.