The Guardian's Women's Football Weekly
The Guardian
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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Dec 3, 2025 • 39min
The Lionesses round off a successful year and Tanya Oxtoby joins the pod – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Emily Keogh and Ayisha Gulati to review England’s wins over China and Ghana. Plus, Suzy Wrack joins Faye to speak to the new Newcastle head coach, Tanya Oxtoby, about her return to club management.
Nov 25, 2025 • 34min
Gotham FC handed the keys to New York City after title win – Women’s Football Weekly
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
Nov 18, 2025 • 57min
Manchester is sky blue and Chelsea stumble again – Women’s Football Weekly
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.
Nov 11, 2025 • 48min
Controversy at the Emirates and Villa stun Manchester United – Women’s Football Weekly
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
Nov 4, 2025 • 43min
The Mary Earps autobiography causes a stir – Women’s Football Weekly
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
Oct 28, 2025 • 41min
England’s Le Tissier dilemma and Fishlock signs off: Women’s Football Weekly
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
Oct 21, 2025 • 49min
Jess Fishlock is a Welsh legend and is the women’s game for sale? – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
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
Oct 15, 2025 • 51min
Millie Bright bows out and WSL contenders hold firm – Women’s Football Weekly
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
Oct 7, 2025 • 48min
The WSL title race bursts into life – Women’s Football Weekly
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
Sep 30, 2025 • 54min
Bunny Shaw is back and Chelsea stay perfect – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Tom Garry and Sanny Rudravajhala to review the weekend’s WSL action
