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Upfront - A Women's Football Podcast

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Chelsea
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Manchester City
Women's Football
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Liverpool
Lionesses
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Emma Hayes
England
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London City Lionesses
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Welcome to Upfront, the definitive women's football podcast since 2021.

Join Chloe Morgan and Rachel O'Sullivan every week for match reaction, analysis, reviews and previews throughout the 2026/27 Women's Super League and Women's Champions League season, and all the latest from the Lionesses. With the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup on the horizon, there's no better time to subscribe.

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Latest Episodes

Did we just watch Chelsea do an Arsenal? Chloe and Rachel look back on their draw with Everton – just how it could impact Chelsea’s showdown with Man City this weekend. We also figure out just how many teams Bunny Shaw has scored more goals than this... more

London City Lionesses may have lost to the champions, but they look the real deal. Nobody can keep Bunny Shaw out forever, to be fair.

West Ham, meanwhile, put on a show in London as they put four past Liverpool (and could easily have had more). Viv... more

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One weekend, two massive derbies.

Despite what looked like early nerves, Renée Slegers’ Arsenal got the win over Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium. Could this be a platform on which to build and turn around their fortunes?

Up in Manchester, an... more

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It’s the same old story with Arsenal again this week. Loads of shots, not enough of them going in the net. Chloe and Rachel attempt once again to get to the bottom of their issues in front of goal and wonder if Renée Slegers’ frustration is beginning... more

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Recent Guests

Curt Baker
FotMob Product Lead and SK Brann supporter
FotMob
Episode: London City impress, West Ham thrash Liverpool and we get the inside scoop on SK Brann feat. Curt Baker
Emily Keogh
ESPN's Women's Football writer
ESPN
Episode: England breeze past Greece, Ireland make it a dozen against Kazakhstan and we do a deep-dive on Arsenal’s troubles (feat. Emily Keogh)
Ameé Ruszkai
FootballCo's lead women's football writer
FootballCo
Episode: Arsenal’s scoring woes continue, Liverpool put up a fight against Man City and we preview the UWCL with Ameé Ruszkai
Aggie Beever-Jones
Chelsea player discussed in interview segments
Chelsea Football Club
Episode: Keira Walsh and Aggie Beever-Jones on Chelsea's pre-season
Ruth Hooper
Chief Marketing Officer of WSL Football
WSL Football
Episode: At The Match: The First Ever WSL Play-Off
Josie Green
Palace club insider, guest analyst
Crystal Palace
Episode: Advantage Arsenal, Brighton upset Man City, and a dramatic twist in the WSL2 title race
Kit Holden
Journalist
Journalist
Episode: The Lionesses hit 500 matches, trailblazing Marie-Louise Eta and the Champions League semi-finals!
Farah Chowdhury
Head of Arsenal Women Supporters Group
Arsenal Women Supporters Group
Episode: At The Match: Arsenal end Chelsea's UWCL Dreams
Brian Sorensen
Technical advisor appointed at Aston Villa Women
Aston Villa Women
Episode: Chelsea pip Man United (again), Liverpool sink Leicester and Man City drop points!

Hosts

Chloe Morgan
Host of Upfront; long-running presenter with a focus on reaction, discussion, and cross-cutting stories in women's football
Rachel O'Sullivan
Co-host providing analysis, reactions, and guest interactions across episodes

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • Stop talking at the same time

    Really hard to hear the good stuff you are saying when you speak so fast and at the same time as each other. I’ve given up listening to the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Philipmccabe
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • They’re just fans

    They try to make it seem like they’re analysts but they don’t analyze football at all. They’re personality commentators. Just no time for this type of coverage. Toxic Positivity in podcast form but wait, it gets worse - they think they’re funny too. ffs.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    flangeslammer
    United States6 months ago
  • Please keep swearing

    Great show, and I really appreciate how they don’t censor the swearing. It’s cathartic and necessary to have colourful language. Women’s football does not need to be family friendly at all times. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicereviewx2
    Australiaa year ago
  • Brilliant coverage of the NSL

    It’s wonderful to see UpFront covering the Canadian Northern Super League. So many of us who have been waiting for this league and this moment for Canadian women’s football for a long time were thrilled to see it covered abroad. ❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Parksie604
    Canada2 years ago
  • Best pod for women’s football

    Entertaining and knowledgeable chat about the women’s game, focused on the English league. Love the presenters, and as someone who doesn’t support Arsenal women, it’s really refreshing to listen to media which gives other teams coverage and isn’t biased to that team. 10/10 would recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Not an Arsenal fan
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

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A consistent positive sentiment about accessibility and entertainment value, with occasional complaints about language or bias.
Some listeners crave deeper critical analysis and nuance; roundtable format may feel biased to fans.
Appreciation for openness about the sport's culture, fans and communities, with broad coverage across leagues and competitions.
Enthusiastic, knowledgeable hosts with strong love for the game; banter and energy are a hallmark.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#149
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#222
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#209
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#19
Russia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#41
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#71
Finland/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

London City impress, West Ham thrash Liverpool and we get the inside scoop on SK Brann feat. Curt Baker
Q: What is the health of Norwegian football right now? How would you assess it?
Baker describes strong player development and growing ambitions, but says several clubs face financial difficulties. The federation is restructuring the league and aiming for full professionalism by 2030, though many players still study or work alongside football.
London City impress, West Ham thrash Liverpool and we get the inside scoop on SK Brann feat. Curt Baker
Q: What do you think it is that WSL clubs are seeing out in Scandinavia?
Curt Baker says Scandinavian leagues develop promising players who receive substantial playing time and European exposure. He adds that Norwegian players often adapt well to the WSL because of their English skills and familiarity with cold, rainy conditions.
Arsenal triumph against Spurs and Man United leave it late to end Man City's run!
Q: I have a long running theory that the midfield profiles we have at Spurs aren't able to allow the best mix of control, defense and offense in games requiring the highest quality of play. Against Arsenal, we sacrificed our offense to not have another embarrassing result and that kept the game closer. The attackers that just don't seem to have the quality to take advantage of finer margins, but the midfield balance specifically looks questionable. What do you think?
The hosts say Spurs' more conservative setup helped limit Arsenal after a run of heavy defeats. They see the attackers as creative but still building relationships and confidence, and argue that the midfield balance should vary with the opposition.
England breeze past Greece, Ireland make it a dozen against Kazakhstan and we do a deep-dive on Arsenal’s troubles (feat. Emily Keogh)
Q: What is going on with Arsenal right now according to the discussion?
The panel attributes Arsenal's struggles to a combination of ongoing structural issues, frequent midfield changes, injuries to key players, and a broader failure to translate talent into consistent performances, compounded by managerial transitions and tactical instability.
Advantage Arsenal, Brighton upset Man City, and a dramatic twist in the WSL2 title race
Q: How do you balance focus between promotion targets and the potential playoff scenario, especially with other top teams in the mix?
She explains coaches may monitor other results, but players must stay present and perform their best in the game in front of them, using the playoff path as motivation but not a distraction.

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Upfront delivers reaction and analysis on women's football with weekly depth across the WSL, Lionesses, and related cultural stories. Episodes typically blend match-centric discussion, transfer chatter, and broader industry context, often featuring insider perspectives from clubs, journalists, and notable experts. The show stands out for its enthusiastic banter, accessibility for newcomers to the game, and a rotating roster of guests that expands the scope beyond the English league. Listeners are likely drawn to lively, opinionated takes paired with practical insights into team dynamics, development pathways, and big-picture trends shaping women's football.

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1. Curt Baker
2. Emily Keogh
3. Ameé Ruszkai
4. Aggie Beever-Jones
5. Ruth Hooper
6. Josie Green
7. Kit Holden
8. Farah Chowdhury

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