Why Always She?
Join Matt and Charli for a refreshing and irreverent take on the world of women’s football. From the WSL to the Champions League with a sprinkling of international football, our hosts take you through week by week from the perspective of fans. A recent convert to football as a whole, Charli brings all the joy and enthusiasm of someone discovering a new hobby, while Matt brings the reality checks and analytical skills of someone who has not only written and published two books about football, but has also been experiencing the occasional euphoria - but mostly, pain - of following men’s football for over 2 decades.
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Episodes
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Following International Women's Day Charli and Matt discuss how we can strive to push past the hundreds of years of misogyny and sexism surrounding the women's game. They also (of course) find any excuse to talk about Leicester - but quite rightly, as they've just made history by getting through to the semi-finals of the FA Cup for the first time. They also speculate a little bit on the state of Man City, after crashing out of two competitions in four days.
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
With Arsenal still hanging on in there in the title race, Charli and Matt discuss their challenges breaking down low blocks, how best to use their myriad of attacking talent, and the versatility of Katie McCabe (try her as keeper Jonas, we dare you).
WARNING: SOME STRONG LANGUAGE
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
In part 2 of this mini-series, Charli and Matt wrap up their vibe check of the WSL "Other 8" by talking about Leicester, Liverpool, Spurs and West Ham. They even manage not to bang on about Leicester too much.
Shout out to u/Redspark17 on Reddit and Sam Biccarino (@stattorino) for their stats.
WARNING: SOME STRONG LANGUAGE
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
As the WSL title race appears to (for now) still be a title race, Charli and Matt naturally turn their attention away from the top 4 to talk about the "Other 8". Digging in to key stats, recent history and key players for Villa, Brighton, Bristol and Everton in the first part of this mini "series". Also strap in for Charli's longest and hottest take yet.
WARNING: SOME STRONG LANGUAGE
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Does the WSL have a competition problem? Should we be more like the NWSL? We discuss the parity of the leagues in Europe and beyond. Charli explains why Man City probably have an imminent squad issue and we give our GASP of the week from the FA Cup 5th Round.
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Charli and Matt speculate about the Lionesses squad ahead of their February friendlies, what this means for the near future and how Sarina can use this "year off" to build as we look towards the Euros. Charli makes an impassioned (some may say delusional) plea to Sarina to join the squad as a maverick star striker.
WARNING: SOME STRONG LANGUAGE
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Matt and Charli discuss the commercial side of women's football and the outlook in the near future for the WSL and Championship with the takeover by s**tly named NewCo. They also give a shout out to a player who's scored the most ridiculous goal so far this season, and Matt suggest some interesting new rules for the Conti Cup.
WARNING: SOME STRONG LANGUAGE
Saturday Jan 27, 2024
Saturday Jan 27, 2024
It's the crossover no one asked for! In this episode, Charli and Matt discuss which of the Lionesses would do well on The Traitors. Spoiler alert for both series of The Traitors UK. They also delve into the problems at Manchester United and attempt to answer the question on everyone's lips - Skinner Out?
WARNING: SOME STRONG LANGUAGE
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Welcome to Why Always She? - a podcast about becoming obsessed with women's football.
In our very first episode, Charli and Matt chat about why they came to become so invested in the women's game, give us their hot takes on player lists and awards, give a shout out to two players they're loving at the moment and pick their GASP (Goal, Assist, Save or Pass) of the week.
WARNING: SOME STRONG LANGUAGE