Upfront - A Women's Football Podcast

There might not have been any cupsets, but there were some impressive showings from the WSL2 sides in the Subway League Cup this weekend! Newcastle took Man City to the wire (what a game!), while Nottingham Forest took Everton to penalties, too. Chloe and Rachel discuss the best of the action and the future of the tournament itself. How could (or should) it be changed? They also hear what you have...

We're back with an early edition of Upfront on the eve of Sarina Wiegman's first England squad since the Euros! And there's big news... Chloe and Rachel look back on two vital wins for Arsenal and Chelsea – and how some of the same problems are persisting for both teams in front of goal. Elsewhere, Leicester have a new manager, but is the pressure off for them as Liverpool struggle and West Ham co...

Content warning: this interview features discussion of topics that some listeners may find triggering and distressing. Ahead of World Mental Health Day tomorrow, Rachel is joined by Spurs defender and vice-captain Molly Bartrip. Molly has been one of the most prominent voices in the WSL on mental health. After own battles with anorexia nervosa, depression and anxiety, she has spoken frankly about...

All eyes were on two huge games at the top of the table this weekend and they absolutely delivered! The difference was that Rach was getting absolutely soaked in Manchester on Friday night, while Chloe was watching it with a glass of Merlot. Or Rioja. Something red, anyway. Chloe and Rachel pick apart another thriller between Man City and Arsenal, which has left Chloe believing that this is a new,...

What's that? People saying the title race is already over? Chloe and Rachel are here to provide a healthy dose of scepticism – as well as a healthy dose of 'what the hell is missing for Arsenal?!' Chloe explains why Saturday's stalemate wasn't Renée Slegers' fault, while Rachel thinks people have been getting Aston Villa's start to the season all wrong. Plus, they take a closer look at Liverpool a...

Today, Chloe and Rachel pay tribute to former Liverpool manager Matt Beard, who passed away on Saturday. He was 47 years old. Matt or 'Beardy' was a giant of the women's game, who left an impact on players and fans at every club he went. He was known for his kindness, his warmth, and his generosity. He will be so sorely missed. Chloe and Rachel also discuss Spurs' 5-1 defeat to Man City, the new C...

Chloe and Rachel are back to discuss everything across the second week of the WSL! Man United might have had a nightmare in Norway, but they handed out another pasting in the league. The boots probably helped... Elsewhere, Sam Kerr made her VERY anticipated return and – of course – she scored. Rach explains why we helped take the pressure off her, sort of. Plus, with reports of huge growth for the...

Chloe and Rachel are back after an opening weekend packed FULL of storylines! Except Brighton vs Aston Villa... We look back on Arsenal's victory over London City Lionesses – and the Kangster dropping a huge world record transfer fee for Grace Geyoro. Plus, will Sam Kerr really breeze back into this Chelsea team? What does Grace Clinton's exit say about Manchester United? And can there be a better...

Chloe and Rachel are here to lift the curtain on the 2025/26 WSL season! They answer your big questions across the league. Can anyone stop the Chelsea runaway train? Are Spurs favourites for relegation? And who are the main candidates for our new disruptors?! Come join us for all the answers to that and much, much more. Join our WSL Fantasy League here with the code FFFQUZ Please fill out Stak's l...

We're back! Chloe and Rachel catch up at Upfront's brand new HQ on everything that's happened since the Euros – which, somehow, was already a month ago. We discuss Olivia Smith's record-breaking move to Arsenal and London City Lionesses' business so far: are they refreshing disruptors or bringing more imbalance to the league? Plus, the WSL2 is pulling in stars from all over the place – we take a l...

Chloe and Rachel have just about peeled themselves off their ceilings in time to for our FINAL show of Euro 2025! And it's a big one... Back by popular demand, it's our first-ever Upfront Awards for a major tournament! Who is our Player of the Tournament? What was Chloe's spiciest moment (possibly sponsored by Nandos)? And what was Rach's favourite snap? We also discuss the impact of England's vic...

Rach's head has gone, Chloe's voice has gone – but we don't care! We look back on an incredible night for the Lionesses and English football. From Chloe Kelly's aura, to Leah Williamson and Jess Carter's masterclass, to Michelle Agyemang and her 22 older sisters... we're reliving it all the morning after the night before! Follow us on X, Instagram, Bluesky and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com...

It's here: England, the defending champions, take on Spain, the world champions. Chloe and Rachel are joined by England legend and BBC co-commentator Rachel Brown-Finnis to look ahead to what promises to be an extraordinary final. They discuss England's journey and the media narratives that have swirled around it – plus, RBF reveals what she would tell these England players to unlock that Spain de...

Aitana Bonmatí settled it with a cheeky moment of magic last night – but has a poor game left us feeling more optimistic about England's chances? Chloe and Rachel discuss a tale of two goalkeepers and how Germany managed to restrict Spain so effectively. Plus, we answer your burning questions ahead of the final on Sunday!  Will Wiegman change her starting XI? Will England thrive without the b...

What's good for England after the 80th minute isn't good for Rach's ulcerative colitis. But seriously: WHAT A GAME, WHAT A NIGHT! Chloe and Rachel sit down with hoarse voices to relive England's comeback win against Italy and celebrate Michelle Agyemang's calmness beyond her years, Chloe Kelly's 'it's me' mentality, and some absolute much-needed grit. We also salute Italy's run (but not some of th...

Thought England vs Sweden was going to be the most chaotic game of the quarter-finals? Well last night Germany said: "hold my stein". Chloe and Rachel relive another extraordinary penalty shootout and discuss how France managed to mess it up against 10 players for over 100 minutes. Plus, Spain knocked the Swiss out – but the vibes were unrivalled. Rach tells us all about the atmosphere on Friday n...

One of the most emotional, chaotic, frustrating, heartbreaking, joyous matches you will ever see... but England are through! Chloe and Rachel take a breath and try to work out what happened on an extraordinary night in Zurich! Like... why did Sweden's keeper take their fifth pen!? Join us for a very, very necessary debrief! Follow us on X, Instagram, Bluesky and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.c...

Italy are back in the semi-finals of the Euros for the first time since 1997! And what a night for the ultimate national team captain, Cristiana Girelli. Just please ignore the fact that she's the same age as us. Chloe and Rachel relive a chaotic first quarter-final, which featured the most short-lived redemption arc for Ada Hegerberg and one of the best dugout-emptying goal celebrations you will...

Now the group stages are done and dusted, Chloe and Rachel take stock of everything they've seen (and smelt) so far. What's been our favourite moment? Which nations and teams have surprised us? And will UEFA ever award a Swedish Player of the Match correctly? Plus, Barcelona-based presenter and friend of the pod Alex Ibaceta joins us! She gives us the lowdown on Alexia Putellas' incredible form an...

England dispelled any nerves with an absolute goal-fest against the Welsh last night! Chloe and Rachel are here to celebrate their progress and - in particular - the peformance of Toooooney! It wasn’t to be for the Dutch though, as they wave goodbye to Euro 2025 with Viv Miedema not even setting foot on the pitch against France. We’re already waiting for the Andries Jonkers tell-all podcast... Joi...

Rach gets back down from her latest romantic stroll up a mountain to chat with Chlo as the group stages draw to a close. We’ve got more quarter-finalists locked in as Spain, Italy and Switzerland all extended their stay - but a poor Portugal and an unfortunate Finland bow out. Join us as we look over those games and preview England’s showdown with Wales - plus, with some quality players seeing the...

WHAT a performance from England! A jubilant Chloe and delighted (but knackered) Rachel recap a brilliant night for the Lionesses who delivered when it really mattered against the Netherlands. Elsewhere, Wales suffered a tough loss to France but there were so many positives for Rhian Wilkinson’s side to draw on. We get stuck into those matches and look ahead to tonight, where we’ve got our first qu...

Wait, SIX goals by Spain this time?! Chloe and Rachel recap another dominant Spain win, even if they think there might be a few gaps that better teams than Belgium could have exploited. They also celebrate a last-minute equaliser for Portugal that kept them in the tournament, wonder if Germany and Sweden can book their spots in the next round and preview the small matter of England vs Netherlands...

Yep, sadly that wasn't just a nightmare. England did lose last night. But need a bit of reassurance? We got you. Chloe and Rachel discuss everything that went down in Zurich – from that promising first 15 minutes, to France's dominance on the flanks and in midfield. What happened? And what needs to change? Plus, we discuss Wales' tough debut against the Netherlands, which included perhaps the most...

Spain are HERE. They announced their arrival in Switzerland with a brutal 5-0 thrashing of Portugal. And they've got a perfect 18-year-old replacement for Aitana Bonmatí? Well that's just not fair. Chloe and Rachel sit down to reflect on Day Two at the Euros and look ahead to Germany's showdown with Poland tonight – plus, Rach has cutting edge insight from the Wankdorf Stadium... Join the Official...