{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Women's World Football Show - Episode 124","description":"Women\u2019s World Football Show, Episode 124: Features interviews from U.S. Women\u2019s National Team players Christen Press, Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, and Head Coach Jill Ellis; Houston Dash forward Veronica Latsko; and Canterbury United Pride Head Coach Alana Gunn. #USWNT U.S. Women's National Team recently faced China in two international friendlies and WWFShow was at the first match in Sandy, Utah. Patty catches up with striker Christen Press (before the big trade of course) and asks her thoughts on coming back with the national team, her recent experience in Sweden playing for G\u00f6teborg FC, World Cup musings and more! (6:19') We also explore the exceptional play of USA attacking midfielder Megan Rapinoe! Starting with soundbites from Jill Ellis (16:32) and Alex Morgan (17:29') giving their expert assessment of Pinoe. Finally, we hear from the popular player herself in two interviews (pre-game and post-game)! Listen as Pinoe shares her secrets of success, how she changed her diet and fitness program after her recent ACL injury, and does she think she's playing the best football of her career? Pinoe gives us the truth and nothing but the truth! Plus... just what does wearing the rainbow numbers on the back of her jersey mean to her? It's all Pinoe and it's all here! (18:33) Head Coach Jill Ellis takes on the media in a mix zone conference. Listen in as Jill talks about everything from playing China to not playing Jaelene Hinkle and more! (12:12') Veronica Latsko There\u2019s no one single path to playing professional soccer and the journey is different for everyone. In this exclusive interview, Adam sits down with Houston Dash striker Veronica Latsko to talk about the path she paved for herself and the new heights she\u2019s reaching in the National Women\u2019s Soccer League (NWSL). The University of Virginia standout had to wait until the third round and the 28th pick of the 2018 NWSL College Draft before she found out she would be playing for Vera Pauw\u2019s Dash. In this highly spirited conversation, Veronica gives us a glimpse into the draft-day experience, comparisons to the college game, and her quick rise to stardom in Houston. Plus, the Pittsburgh native talks about the growth of women\u2019s soccer in her hometown, the fast pace of the pro leagues, and some of her toughest competitors. There\u2019s no better time to get to know this rising star than right now and right here on WWFShow! (40:30) Alana Gunn The new Head Coach of Canterbury United Pride in the National Women\u2019s League, Alana Gunn sits down with WWFShow New Zealand correspondent Helena Wiseman. Taking over the role as the league expands to two rounds this season, Alana looks forward to the new challenge before her. Listen in as Alana talks about the advantage of playing against boys teams, the importance of women coaches in the game, and the challenge of preparing the next generation of Football Ferns. If you\u2019re new to the football scene in New Zealand, or just want an update on women\u2019s soccer in NZ, this is the interview you need to listen in on! (01:14'). Learn more about Mainland Football Federation at MainlandFootball.com Follow Helena Wisman on Twitter @HelenaWisman Plus\u2026 We look at the new FA Women\u2019s Super League with trade and transfer news from Liverpool Ladies FC, Manchester City Women, Chelsea Women, and more! A deep dive look into recent international friendlies and Women\u2019s World Cup Qualifiers U-17 CONCACAF Championships update And what was New Zealand Head Coach Andreas Heraf thinking? All this and MORE! Original Broadcast Date: June 17, 2018 Women's World Football Show website design and theme music by Patricia La Bella Women's World Football Show\u00ae is a registered trademark and it's audio and logo cannot be used without expressed written authorization.     ","author_name":"Women's World Football Show","author_url":"http:\/\/www.wwfshow.com","html":"