An extra-large Matildas squad deserves an extra-long pod! Emma, Maj, Dale & Eric discuss the latest Tillies squad, the weekend's A-League Women action, the upcoming Unite Round, and the 2026 Asian Cup venues. Emma laments the lack of shade at the venue we call Ctrl-Alt-Delete Stadium, Eric is furious about the lack of coffee options in Maitland, Da…

Emma, Maj, Dale, and Eric start by reflecting on the career of Filipino-Australian superstar Angie Beard. After that, they dive straight into one of the most eventful A-League Women rounds we can remember! We discuss Annalie Longo's dog interrupting a game, speculate about voodoo dolls being used on goalkeepers, marvel over THAT Sheridan Gallagher …

A-League Women is back! Emma, Maj & Dale have Dub fever, while Eric might have a literal fever. Our crew do their best to wrap their heads around the lovably chaotic opening round of the 2024-25 season.

Emma, Maj, Dale & Eric discuss the Matildas' outings against Switzerland & Germany, including THAT goal from Kyra-Cooney Cross. The crew then give their thoughts on the upcoming A-League Women season.

Emma, Dale & Eric discuss Jonas Eidevall's resignation, show unbridled excitement about the prospect of Melbourne having a women's sports bar, and rave about Alanna Kennedy's goal in the UEFA Women's Champions League.

Emma, Maj, Dale & Eric discuss the latest Matildas squad, get incredibly excited about the prospect of Tillies debutantes, talk about the need for Pride Rounds in sport, and lots more!

Emma, Maj, Dale & Eric pay tribute to Clare Polkinghorne, discuss Kyra Cooney-Cross and her rise to stardom, give their thoughts on the Victory Dub membership saga, plus lots more!

Emma, Dale & Eric discuss the upcoming Matildas games against Switzerland and Brazil, the career of Adelaide fave Dylan Holmes, a new pilot program which aims to remove the stigma around women's health for athletes, and lots more!

Emma, Maj, Dale & Eric discuss the appointment of Tom Sermanni as interim Matildas head coach, as well as Sydney FC's Pride membership, then they have a lot of fun talking about the Manchester City / Bunny Shaw visa debacle. PS: please ignore the part where Eric gets the episode number wrong.

The A-League Women fixtures are out! Maj, Dale & Eric discuss the draw, as well as the pair of Matildas v Taiwan games in December. We also talk about "lost Aussie" Indiah-Paige Riley, what Ninja sponsorship could mean for the Dub, and lots more!

Emma, Maj, Dale & Eric discuss Beattie Goad's endless intelligence, the Young Matildas, that hilarious West Ham graphic, and Alex Morgan's legacy. We also lament the lack of A-League Women fixtures and the shameful renaming of the Conti Cup.

Emma, Maj, Dale & Eric discuss the medal round of the Olympic tournament and the Young Matildas squad for the U20 Women's World Cup. They also reminisce about the Matildas v France quarter final (it was one year ago???) and marvel over Rebekah Stott's drone knowledge.

Dale's back! He joins Emma, Maj & Eric to dissect Matildas v USA, Tony Gustavsson's legacy, and the Olympic quarter finals. Our fab four also take great delight at France getting eliminated in the quarter finals. Again.

We're still recovering from Matildas v Zambia! Emma, Maj and Eric discuss the very strong feelings caused by the eleven goal thriller in Nice, the Canadian drone saga, and potential candidates for a Matildas Mastermind team.

We're back! Emma, Maj & Eric meet up for a pre-Olympics chat. There's discussion of the challenges posed by 3am kickoffs, concerns over the AI version of Steph Catley, and plenty of praise for Mary Fowler's abilities.

We're back after a break to discuss both Matildas v China games and the Tillies squad for Paris 2024. Emma talks about a giant squid, which inspires Maj to come up with the pod title! Dale discusses the quirks of the Sydney Olympic Stadium media box, and then Eric reminisces about walking through that stadium in the dark ... yikes.…

It's our 200th episode - thanks for your support over the years! We discuss Brazil's successful WWC bid, the Mary Fowler Barbie doll, and people being unkind on social media. Dale praises a couple of goalkeepers, Emma is amused by Arsenal's desire to have croissants in Melbourne, Maj does her best Gollum impersonation, and Eric talks about an NPL t…

Emma, Maj, Dale & Eric have nice things to say about Lydia Williams ... and they definitely have things to say about the A-League Women All Stars selection. The FA Cup Final discussion includes the phrase "football mannequins", as well as a scarf that made many people angry. We also discovered that Vivianne Miedema was leaving Arsenal during record…

Emma, Maj, Dale & Eric discuss Sydney's gritty Grand Final triumph, various award winners, quirky English stadium names, and the effect Stina Blackstenius has had on the WSL title race. We also discuss the positives of Brazil hosting a Women's World Cup!

Emma, Maj, Dale & Eric are here to discuss semi finals (of both the A-League Women & UEFA Champions League variety), the All Stars coach selection process, Harper Gorry "declaring" for Sweden, and plenty more!

(TW: eating disorders) Among other things, we discuss the 2026 Asian Cup bid, the Dub semi finals, suboptimal Julie Dolan Medal arrangements, and eating disorders in sport. Emma outlines the correct way to make Taylor Swift references, Maj is delighted to see Queensland woso nuptials, Dale praises government spending, and Eric praises ... his emplo…

Last weekend was a reminder of why we love the Dub so much! Emma, Dale, Maj & Eric talk about both A-League Women Elimination Finals, as well as the Matildas' win over Mexico. After we express our displeasure about Dub semi finals being part of double headers, we move on to creative ideas for cross-promotion, the FA Cup semi finals, a stadium next …

Emma has strong feelings about the struggle to accommodate new women & girls in community football, Dale expresses his dislike for a score graphic, Eric provides a partial explanation of the Euro 2025 qualification process, and Maj comes up with a nickname for the Australia U-23 team!

We do our best to cover the chaos of the Dub’s final round! Emma takes delight in Arsenal’s Conti Cup triumph and Eric is happy for Newcastle’s newest goalkeeper. Meanwhile, Dale and Maj present ideas that will make VAR more entertaining.

Emma, Maj, Dale & Eric team up to discuss the Olympics group stage draw, the Arsenal v A-League Women All Stars game, and the ongoing worries about Canberra United's future. We're glad that Maj enjoyed her pizza at the Brisbane City game!

Emma, Dale, Maj & Eric discuss the recommendation that Australia host the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, the latest A-League Women action, and the prospect of annual Under-17 World Cups (yikes).

Our fab four lament the uncertainty surrounding Canberra United and unsafe playing conditions. Emma has Distance Derby takes, Maj has another interstate trip planned, Eric has a lot of tweets to read out and Dale has a great idea for a pod title!

Emma, Dale, Maj & Eric discuss a heroic Young Matildas performance in the snow and a chaotic Sydney Derby. They also show great concern for the 13 year old at Gotham FC. Our fab four then get sidetracked and talk about the giant hat Marc Skinner wore when he coached Orlando Pride. PS: Maj & Eric are still angry at Bárbara for encroaching during the…

Maj, Emma, Dale & Eric cover Michelle Heyman's brillance, a lack of Matildas keeper jerseys, Mexico's glorious win over the USA and more!

In this week’s B90 pod, Emma helps out before leaving midway through to join a Matildas press conference. Dale makes several good points about the benefits of cross-code promotion in women’s sport, and Eric has some recommended reading for the listeners.

Emma, Dale & Eric discuss Melissa Barbieri's many talents, Sydney’s navigational woes and the prospect of blue cards in football. There's also plenty of joy at Michelle Heyman & Chloe Logarzo being recalled to the Matildas squad!

The emotional rollercoaster of football ... what would we do without it? Dale is on top of the world after Canberra's win and Emma is amazed by Morgan Aquino's penalty save. Meanwhile, Maj and Eric were surprised to learn that the NPL Queensland season starts this week!

Emma, Maj, Dale & Eric discuss the pandemonium at Porirua Park and CCM's guardrail trophy, as well as our ongoing issues with the way women's football is marketed (hint: market to the people with disposable income). We also look abroad to Katrina Gorry jumping over a teammate, some epic time-wasting from Katie McCabe and the bizarre Noelle Maritz C…

It's been a great week for Dub fans and an even better week for the Caspers family! Dale is in good spirits after getting married (congratulations!), Eric takes great delight in Ash Irwin's goalkeeping heroics, Maj talks about the multi-talented Katrina Gorry and Emma laments an upcoming Thursday 5pm kickoff.…

What a weekend - Unite Round and Michelle Heyman's 100th A-League goal! Maj waxes lyrical about Emily Gielnik, Dale discusses future Unite Round options, Emma has a double-screening adventure and Eric derails the pod to talk about his favourite player (again).

Maj, Dale & Eric jump on to talk about Sam Kerr's injury, the ongoing issue of fan behaviour, a chaotic game in Newcastle and this weekend's Unite Round. We also discuss a couple of Tillies moving to the WSL, and Eric ends the podcast by mentioning futsal, because of course he does! 😆

Emma, Maj, Dale & Eric jump in for our first episode of 2024. We discuss Georgia Yeoman-Dale's career and the puzzling change to A-League tiebreaker rules. There's also our New Year's Resolutions and many Queens of the Week!

Maj, Dale & Eric join us after a Christmas filled with eating, while Emma joins us straight after watching a chaotic game between Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar. Our quartet have many amusing takes on Kristie Mewis's move to West Ham, and they also take us through their favourite memories from 2023.…

Emma and Eric are our dynamic duo for the final episode before Christmas! 🎄 There's chat about Aussie national teams and NWSL drafts, while they also tackle a recent report highlighting the despicable online abuse aimed at WWC players. Eric gets annoyed at an official account making a basic error, and Emma laments the North London Derby. In more po…

Steph Catley is a highly accomplished Australian professional football player renowned for her defensive prowess and considered one of the best left-backs in the world. Playing club football for Arsenal in the FA Women's Super League and has 122 caps for the Matildas Australia national team. Catley's impressive career includes stints with Melbourne…

Ash Brown, Matildas cap 176, began her journey began in 2012 when she debuted for the Australian national team, earning six caps and showcasing her talent on the international stage. Brown's club career, notably with Melbourne Victory from 2010 to 2014, comprised 25 appearances . The pinnacle of her early career came in the 2011/12 season when Brow…

Caitlin Foord, born on November 11, 1994, is a highly accomplished Australian professional football player renowned for her exceptional skills and achievements on the field. Hailing from Shellharbour, New South Wales, Foord began her football journey at the grassroots level with the Warilla Wanderers, showcasing prodigious talent from a young age. …

Catherine Cannuli made her debut on the national stage in 2011, Born with a passion for the game, Cannuli's journey began at the grassroots level with the Marconi Stallions, where her innate talent as a forward quickly became apparent. During her prolific career, Cannuli showcased her goal-scoring prowess in various clubs across Australia. She star…

Teigen Allen made her debut for the Matildas in 2010, showcasing her defensive prowess on the international stage until her last international game in 2019. Beginning her football journey with the Lakemba Lions and later the Emu Plains grassroots clubs, Allen's talent quickly propelled her to the top echelons of the sport. During her football caree…

Emily Louise van Egmond (born 12 July 1993) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for San Diego Wave FC and the Matildas. Van Egmond began playing football at the age of five in her hometown of Newcastle, Australia. She is the daughter of former Socceroo and Newcastle United Jets A-League coach, Gary van Egmond. She …

Laura Brock debuted for the Matildas in 2010 and played until 2021, finishing with 65 appearances and two goals. As a central defender, Brock represented Australia at the 2011 and 2015 Women's World Cups and was selected for the 2019 edition before withdrawing due to a foot injury. Brock also played internationally for Notts County (2012), Orlando …

Michelle Heyman (Cap 170) is a celebrated Australian footballer who has left an indelible mark on the international stage. Heyman made her debut for the Matildas in 2010, and her dedication and talent ensured her a place on the national team until 2018. Her journey from grassroots football to international stardom began at the Warilla Wanderers, wh…

Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019). History: Aivi Luik, Matildas Cap 169 Aivi is best known for her exceptional skills as a midfielder and as an all-round versatile player. She made her debut for the Matildas in 2010, and has become a consistent and reliable presence on the team. Her technical ability and vision …

Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019). Striker and Matildas Captain Sam Kerr is cap 168. Debuting in 2009 Sam has 125 caps to her name and a record-setting 64 goals. Sam's grassroots club is the Western Knights. Her list of awards and accolades is continually growing.…

Australia's longest-running women's football podcast (est. April 2019). History: Ellie Brush, Matildas Cap 167 Matildas: 2009-2012 Grassroots Club: Weston Molonglo Appearances: 2 Position: Defender Club Career: 2008-2015 Canberra United 2013 Avaldsnes IL 2015-2016 Houston Dash 2015-2017 Canberra United 2017-2019 Western Sydney Wanderers 2019-2022 S…