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Upfront - A Women's Football Podcast

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Women's Super League
Chelsea
Arsenal
Manchester City
Women's Football
Euro 2025
Manchester United
FA Cup
Aston Villa
WSL
Liverpool
Lionesses
Champions League
Crystal Palace
Emma Hayes
Tottenham Hotspur
England
Brighton
Chelsea FC
West Ham

Welcome to Upfront, the dedicated women's football podcast brought to you by the Football Ramble! Join Chloe Morgan and Rachel O'Sullivan every week for reaction and analysis throughout the season. We'll also tell the cultural stories that matter across the women's game, from the grassroots to the very top.

Upfront is your definitive women's football podcast, covering the WSL, the Lionesses, and b... more

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Latest Episodes

Brighton put up a good fight but were ultimately blown away by Manchester City in the FA Cup Final. What’s more, Andrée Jeglertz’ team has been given a massive boost by Bunny Shaw announcing she’ll be staying! Could this be the start of a sky blue dy... more

Chloe and Rachel headed to The Valley to witness history: the first EVER WSL play-off to decide whether Leicester City would preserve their WSL status, or if it would be Charlton Athletic's time to shine in the top flight.

As well as a pumping atmos... more

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Chloe and Rachel are back once again to round up the WSL season in the form of an awards show. Best player, best signing, “WTF” moment of the season – it’s all happening right here on Upfront. Will the takes ... more

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At last, Man City got the job done! And they didn't even have to be on the pitch to seal their first WSL title in a decade.

Chloe and Rachel look back on Manchester City's remarkable campaign and how they got the job done where so many other challen... more

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Recent Guests

Ruth Hooper
Chief Marketing Officer of WSL Football
WSL Football
Episode: At The Match: The First Ever WSL Play-Off
Kit Holden
Journalist
Journalist
Episode: The Lionesses hit 500 matches, trailblazing Marie-Louise Eta and the Champions League semi-finals!
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!
Jess Naz
Tottenham star and Lioness
Tottenham Hotspur / England National Team
Episode: Jess Naz on her ACL recovery, England dreams and being a style icon
Ameé Ruszkai
Goal's lead women's football writer, expert on Asian Cup and women's football
Goal
Episode: England break through Iceland, Australia wobble at the Asian Cup, and our League Cup final preview!
Josie Green
Crystal Palace footballer; Welsh national team player
Crystal Palace, Wales
Episode: Pregnancy and football, with Josie Green
Maddison Millington-Stanbury
Goalkeeper for Oxford United and advocate for autism awareness in football
Oxford United
Episode: Chelsea get back to their best, abandoning FA Cup format changes, and a chat with Oxford United’s Maddison Millington-Stanbury!
Claire Rafferty
Friend of the pod, former professional player, involved with TransferRoom
TransferRoom
Episode: Inside the WSL's exploding transfer market, with Claire Rafferty
Sophie Ingle
Professional footballer and leader at Bristol City
Bristol City
Episode: Sophie Ingle on chasing promotion with Bristol City, being a quiet leader, and Guinness

Hosts

Chloe Morgan
Host of Upfront, co-host of the show
Rachel O'Sullivan
Co-host of Upfront

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • 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
    Australia9 months 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
    Canadaa year 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 Kingdoma year ago
  • Upfront pod made this American care about WSL and European football!

    The hosts are such fans of all WSL and European football that their enthusiasm carries over to me when listening to this pod.

    Despite being an American (and thus fully entrenched in NWSL and USWNT), I now really look forward to the fun banter, great insights, and overall love of the women's beautiful game in the WSL and Europe.

    I can't even count how many times I pause an episode to go find a clip of an amazing goal, or even full game highlights, because of the joy and excitement with which the ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BellevueLiz
    United States2 years ago
  • One of the best women’s football pods

    Good presenters, very knowledgeable and always say it in a way that the audience can understand it - love they’ve recently been getting new episodes out so quickly after key women’s footy events!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AimsLH
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners praise the hosts' knowledge and infectious passion for women's football.

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#197
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#42
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#69
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#134
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#148
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#173
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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.
Advantage Arsenal, Brighton upset Man City, and a dramatic twist in the WSL2 title race
Q: What's your take on Palace's chances of securing promotion and how are you handling the pressure with the final weekend approaching?
Josie emphasizes staying focused on the current match, maintaining consistency, and treating each game as a 90-minute battle rather than letting the broader playoff picture derail preparation.
Jess Naz on her ACL recovery, England dreams and being a style icon
Q: What was it like breaking into the Lionesses squad for the first time?
It was a proud moment and a whirlwind—she wasn't expecting to be in the squad, but when asked to warm up and later come on, she embraced the moment, focusing on expressing herself and enjoying the experience.
England break through Iceland, Australia wobble at the Asian Cup, and our League Cup final preview!
Q: How do we make best use of Jess Park in this England team after strong showings against Ukraine and Iceland?
Ameé Ruszkai noted that Jess Park's role should be flexible, with the squad exploiting her ability to operate in different positions depending on opposition needs, while recognizing that not every game will feature her in the same role.
Pregnancy and football, with Josie Green
Q: How has pregnancy changed your training and approach to preparation?
Josie explains that she trains three days a week with a focus on how her pelvis and body feel, reduces high‑impact work, and prioritizes listening to her body and maintaining resilience and wellbeing.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upfront

What is Upfront about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Upfront delivers reaction and analysis around women's football with a clear focus on the WSL, the Lionesses, and the broader ecosystem from grassroots to top-flight. Episodes blend match analysis, transfer chatter, and cultural stories, often featuring insider or fan perspectives and occasional guest interviews that shed light on clubs, players, and governance. Notable strengths include enthusiastic hosting, a knowledgeable take on domestic and European contexts, and a tone that mixes banter with rigorous discussion, making it a solid fit for listeners who want both entertainment and in-depth coverage of women's football.

Highlight: the show frequently surfaces insider viewpoints, transfer chatter, and strategic context that help listeners... more

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Recent guests on Upfront include:

1. Ruth Hooper
2. Kit Holden
3. Brian Sorensen
4. Jess Naz
5. Ameé Ruszkai
6. Josie Green
7. Maddison Millington-Stanbury
8. Claire Rafferty

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