Extra: Alessia Russo and Steph Catley on silverware, domestic hopes & Ballon d'Or nominations
Ahead of the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday 22nd September, Emma Sanders, BBC Sport's Women’s football news reporter, sits down with two of Arsenal's nominees for the main prize.England striker Alessia Russo discusses another unforgettable summer with the Lionesses, fan expectation of more silverware after success in the Women's Champions League last season and her desire to develop as a striker. Australian defender Steph Catley talks about her summer break, making the Emirates their fortress and striving for more consistency in domestic competitions.Live commentary of Arsenal's next Women's Super League fixture, away to Manchester United on Sunday 21st September, will be on Sports Extra 3. Just scroll through the live radio dial at the top of BBC Sounds and tap on Sports Extra 3, or just ask your smart speaker to ‘play Sports Extra 3'.
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Manchester United sit top, Spurs impress & Liverpool struggles
Ben Haines, England women’s record goal scorer Ellen White and former Scotland and Arsenal defender Jen Beattie chat Manchester United as they sit top of the WSL. Ellen and Jen talk the Grace Clinton and Jess Park switch and how Jess has settled at United. Plus Champions League qualifying as Marc Skinner looks to overturn the 1-0 deficit against Brann on Thursday in the second leg. Ellen talks us through Cathinka Tandberg’s brilliant goal for Spurs as they sit fourth after their win against Everton. What is happening at Liverpool and why things aren't clicking for Gareth Taylor’s side and Jen and Ellen give their Ballon d’Or predictions! Timecodes:
02:30 Top of the table & United!
04:40 Jess Park
09:30 London City
12:30 United & Champions League
18:20 Spurs
25:00 Sam Kerr is back!
27:10 What is happening at Liverpool?
34:40 Jen & Ellen Ballon d’Or predictions! WSL Commentary of Manchester United v Arsenal on Sunday 21st September (14:50 kick-off) on Sports Extra 3
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Extra: Michele Kang & aiming for the top with London City Lionesses
Emma Sanders sat down with London City Lionesses owner and businesswoman Michele Kang to talk all things WSL, ambitions for the club and multi club ownership. Michele has made waves in women's football, building success at US-based Washington Spirit and French giants Lyon and now her presence known at the newly promoted London club.WSL Commentary of Manchester United v Arsenal on Sunday 21st September (14:50 kick-off) on Sports Extra 3
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Extra: Inside London City Lionesses!
Ben Haines is at Cobdown Park, the home London City Lionesses, as they look ahead to their first season in the WSL as the league's only side to not have an affiliated men's team.Ben sits down with Nikita Parris, Danielle van de Donk, Kosovare Asllani, Jocelyn Prêcheur and Jana Fernández. Jana opens up about the emotions of leaving Barcelona and her admiration for the WSL, Jocelyn talks his relationship with owner Michelle Kang and her ambitions for the club, Danielle and Nikita tell Ben all about their decision to join the team and what excites them about this new challenge, plus Asllani reveals why she's glad she trusted her gut and the challenges of building a fanbase as an independent team.TIMECODES:
00:47 - Nikita Parris
08:57 - Jana Fernández
19:43 - Kosovare Asllani
30:06 - Danielle van de Donk
35:13 - Jocelyn Prêcheur
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Close contests, dream debuts & transfer records
Ben Haines, England women’s record goal scorer Ellen White and The Guardian’s Tom Garry reflect on the opening weekend of the WSL season. Ellen talks Olivia Smith’s wonder goal for Arsenal in front of 38,000 fans at the Emirates. The team chat Chelsea’s win over Manchester City and new signing Ellie Carpenter impressing. It was a dream debut for Everton's Ornella Vignola with a hat-trick at Anfield during Everton’s 4-1 win over Liverpool. Hear from Ella Toone on her hopes for Manchester United’s Champions League qualification. Plus Ben rounds up all the transfer business, including a record breaking signing for London City Lionesses in French international Grace Geyoro!Timecodes:
01:00 A Swiss reunion!
03:20 Olivia Smith. WOW.
07:30 Beth Mead assist Queen
13:20 Lauren Hemp position?
15:20 Manchester United impress & Ella Toone
21:30 Everton come out firing
30:30 Transfer round up
Whether you’re a lifelong Lionesses fan or just getting into the women’s game, BBC Women’s Football Weekly brings you closer to the action with new episodes every week.Ben Haines teams up with England’s record goalscorer Ellen White and former Scotland international Jen Beattie to unpack the biggest talking points from the Women’s Super League and beyond - covering match previews, standout performances, and all the drama on and off the pitch. BBC Women’s Football Weekly also features exclusive interviews with the biggest stars in the Women’s Super League and national teams.Subscribe now to get every episode as soon as it drops and stay in the know with the latest from the world of women’s football.
Plus, listen to classic episodes of Jill Scott’s Coffee Club, where Jill sits down with players for honest, off-the-pitch conversations over a coffee.
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