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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. 
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Upfront - A Women's Football Podcast

What's that? People saying the title race is already over? Chloe and Rachel are here to provide a healthy dose of scepticism – as well as a healthy dose of 'what the hell is missing for Arsenal?!'

Chloe explains why Saturday's stalemate wasn't Renée Slegers' fault, while Rachel thinks people have been getting Aston Villa's start to the season all wrong. Plus, they take a closer look at Liverpool as their tough early season form continues.

And after exciting news of another huge takeover down in WSL2, what will Mercury13 do for Bristol City?

Our colleague Jacqui Oatley has launched a Just Giving page to support Matt Beard's wife Debbie with the funeral and living costs – you can donate here.

If you've been affected by the news over the past few days, then please visit mind.org.uk.

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Arsenal drop precious points and a new era for Bristol City

Today, Chloe and Rachel pay tribute to former Liverpool manager Matt Beard, who passed away on Saturday. He was 47 years old.

Matt or 'Beardy' was a giant of the women's game, who left an impact on players and fans at every club he went. He was known for his kindness, his warmth, and his generosity. He will be so sorely missed.

Chloe and Rachel also discuss Spurs' 5-1 defeat to Man City, the new Champions League format, and the Ballon d'Or, which was awarded last night.

Our colleague Jacqui Oatley has launched a Just Giving page to support Matt's wife Debbie with the funeral and living costs – you can donate here.

If you've been affected by the news over the past few days, then please visit mind.org.uk.

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In memory of Matt Beard

Chloe and Rachel are back to discuss everything across the second week of the WSL! Man United might have had a nightmare in Norway, but they handed out another pasting in the league. The boots probably helped...

Elsewhere, Sam Kerr made her VERY anticipated return and – of course – she scored. Rach explains why we helped take the pressure off her, sort of. Plus, with reports of huge growth for the WSL overseas, we take a closer look at the numbers. What's behind it? And is the league neglecting its core, domestic fans?

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Man United's wild week, Sam Kerr returns, and the WSL's international boom

Chloe and Rachel are back after an opening weekend packed FULL of storylines! Except Brighton vs Aston Villa...

We look back on Arsenal's victory over London City Lionesses – and the Kangster dropping a huge world record transfer fee for Grace Geyoro. Plus, will Sam Kerr really breeze back into this Chelsea team? What does Grace Clinton's exit say about Manchester United? And can there be a better debut than scoring a hat-trick in the Merseyside derby?!

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Dream debuts, Chelsea edge Man City, and Rach's dark horses deliver!

Chloe and Rachel are here to lift the curtain on the 2025/26 WSL season! They answer your big questions across the league.

Can anyone stop the Chelsea runaway train? Are Spurs favourites for relegation? And who are the main candidates for our new disruptors?!

Come join us for all the answers to that and much, much more.

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Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025

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Previewing EVERY team in the WSL!

We're back! Chloe and Rachel catch up at Upfront's brand new HQ on everything that's happened since the Euros – which, somehow, was already a month ago.

We discuss Olivia Smith's record-breaking move to Arsenal and London City Lionesses' business so far: are they refreshing disruptors or bringing more imbalance to the league?

Plus, the WSL2 is pulling in stars from all over the place – we take a look at how this season's extra promotion spot is forcing clubs to go big or go home.

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Olivia Smith, Michelle Kang's big bucks, and the WSL2 pressure cooker

Chloe and Rachel have just about peeled themselves off their ceilings in time to for our FINAL show of Euro 2025! And it's a big one...

Back by popular demand, it's our first-ever Upfront Awards for a major tournament! Who is our Player of the Tournament? What was Chloe's spiciest moment (possibly sponsored by Nandos)? And what was Rach's favourite snap?

We also discuss the impact of England's victory and how it compares to 2022!

**Thank you so much for joining us throughout Euro 2025! It's been a wild ride. Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other listeners to find us next season. Thanks so much! We'll be back for the new WSL season very soon.**

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Upfront's Euro 2025 Awards! | Euro 2025 #16

Rach's head has gone, Chloe's voice has gone – but we don't care! We look back on an incredible night for the Lionesses and English football.

From Chloe Kelly's aura, to Leah Williamson and Jess Carter's masterclass, to Michelle Agyemang and her 22 older sisters... we're reliving it all the morning after the night before!

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ENGLAND ARE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS... AGAIN! | Euro 2025 #15

It's here: England, the defending champions, take on Spain, the world champions. Chloe and Rachel are joined by England legend and BBC co-commentator Rachel Brown-Finnis to look ahead to what promises to be an extraordinary final.

They discuss England's journey and the media narratives that have swirled around it – plus, RBF reveals what she would tell these England players to unlock that Spain defence. We also find out about the secret behind Michelle Agyemang's ice-cold persona and there's even time for our score predictions! Sort of...

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Our Euro 2025 Final Preview! | Euro 2025 #14

Aitana Bonmatí settled it with a cheeky moment of magic last night – but has a poor game left us feeling more optimistic about England's chances?

Chloe and Rachel discuss a tale of two goalkeepers and how Germany managed to restrict Spain so effectively. Plus, we answer your burning questions ahead of the final on Sunday! 

Will Wiegman change her starting XI? Will England thrive without the ball? And has Chloe's impersonation of Rachel got any better? Tune in to find out!

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Spain snatch victory and we answer your questions! | Euro 2025 #13

Dotun, Andy and Miguel Delaney kick off today's episode by exploring how the recent takeover of Newcastle United relates to Europe. As agents look to sell their unwanted players to the new kids on the block, we wonder how this will be received in light of the PSG takeover a decade previously.

We also look at Germany's turnaround under Hansi Flick as they qualified for Qatar 2022 this week and discuss Neymar's recent comments about the immense pressure he faces every time he steps onto the field - particular in the yellow and green.

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On The Continent: It's lonely at the top

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