In episode 44, Dale is focusing on being an adult aka he’s working and not on the pod, Cheryl is all excited about FV Emerging, and Eric gives a shoutout to anyone who beats Manly United.

At the time of recording, there are only 79 days to the first game of the Tokyo Olympics.

Plus we announce our Queens of the Week.

Hot Topics

• Chelsea and Kerr make history
• Matildas Talent Identification Camp
• 26-player domestic-based squad for the second Women’s Talent Identification Camp to be held in Sydney from 4 – 7 May 2021

Around the World

UEFA Women’s Champions League

Barcelona and Sam Kerr’s Chelsea will duel in the final of the UEFA Women’s Champions League, defeating PSG and Bayern Munich respectively.

Chelsea took the win, but Bayern’s Sarah Zadrazil scored a golazo. See for yourself:

BEND IT LIKE @SarahZadrazil! 🎯#CFCFCB 1:1 | 🏆 #UWCL pic.twitter.com/3srAPBYnJa

— FC Bayern Frauen (@FCBfrauen) May 2, 2021

The final will be played in Gamla Ullevi, Gothenburg 5am AEST on Monday May 17th.

FA WSL

Only 7 games remain in the FA WSL. The pod crew run you through the latest including Steph Catley’s return, who has qualified for the 2021-22 UEFA Women’s Champions League and relegation/promotion.

• Man City, Chelsea and Arsenal have locked in spots for the 2021-22 UWCL
• Leicester City promoted to WSL – https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/56633466 

NWSL Challenge Cup

Chloe Logarzo is flying the Aussie flag in the US at Kansas City, but the team sit on the bottom of the West Division.

NPLW Roundup

• Eric gives an update on NSW and ACT football including the game he called between Blacktown Spartans and Sydney Olympic
• Cheryl promotes Female Football Week in Victoria and wraps the NPLW competition including a blistering hattrick from Melina Ayres

 

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