Upfront - A Women's Football Podcast

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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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Recent Episodes
  • Champions League disappointments & where’s it going wrong for Spurs?
    Apr 22, 2025 – 52:32
  • Inside Canada’s FIRST-EVER women’s soccer league with Calgary Wild head coach Lydia Bedford
    Apr 17, 2025 – 32:10
  • A spicy FA Cup semi-final weekend
    Apr 15, 2025 – 56:04
  • The Lionesses leave Leuven empty handed
    Apr 9, 2025 – 29:54
  • England run RIOT, Ireland return to winning ways & the UK looks set to host the 2035 World Cup!
    Apr 8, 2025 – 49:06
  • Meet the man who left Chelsea Women to lead World Sevens Football
    Apr 3, 2025 – 40:28
  • Aston Villa bounce back, West Ham are on fire & the Lionesses return to our screens!
    Apr 1, 2025 – 45:06
  • The Man City & Chelsea matchups keep delivering & Arsenal have had a rollercoaster week!
    Mar 25, 2025 – 47:48
  • Arsenal & England legend Anita Asante on the National League Cup final & her coaching journey!
    Mar 20, 2025 – 29:58
  • Chelsea lift the League Cup and Crystal Palace smash the relegation battle wide open
    Mar 18, 2025 – 48:36
  • Liverpool upset Arsenal in the FA Cup and Man City have SACKED Gareth Taylor?!
    Mar 11, 2025 – 43:28
  • Inside Baroness Sue Campbell’s storied career
    Mar 6, 2025 – 39:09
  • Chelsea drop points, managerial sackings & scrapping relegation from the WSL?!
    Mar 4, 2025 – 44:45
  • Meet Mary Phillip: England legend & history-maker at Peckham Town
    Feb 27, 2025 – 41:04
  • More England catastrophising & Carla Ward's Ireland are off the mark!
    Feb 25, 2025 – 47:27
  • Aoife Mannion on representing Ireland, missing out on Euro 2025 and Carla Ward’s arrival
    Feb 20, 2025 – 24:48
  • Derby disappointments and England expectations, with Robyn Cowen
    Feb 18, 2025 – 44:46
  • Man City’s revenge, near upsets in the FA Cup & Chloe Kelly gets ‘dropped’
    Feb 11, 2025 – 46:26
  • Chaos in Manchester & a crazy end to the transfer window!
    Feb 4, 2025 – 46:43
  • Vintage Viv, London derby controversy & Naomi Girma’s RECORD move
    Jan 28, 2025 – 44:35
  • Manchester Derby DRAMA and Carla Ward heads to Ireland!
    Jan 21, 2025 – 45:19
  • Big returns and big scorelines in the FA Cup
    Jan 14, 2025 – 41:55
  • Former Lewes CEO Maggie Murphy on what we can expect this year for women’s football
    Jan 9, 2025 – 47:24
  • Upfront Wrapped PLUS our 2025 New Year’s Resolutions for Women’s Football!
    Dec 31, 2024 – 40:35
  • Man City slip up, De Pauw messes up, and who’s staying up?
    Dec 17, 2024 – 54:50
  • Chelsea’s streak rolls on and could Renée Slegers stay on full-time?
    Dec 10, 2024 – 43:43
  • Wiegman vs Hayes ends goalless and a historic night in Dublin awaits
    Dec 3, 2024 – 40:25
  • A HUGE Wembley showdown! | England vs USA Preview
    Nov 28, 2024 – 27:34
  • Skinner buries his head in the sand, the Euros play-offs are here, and Marta’s mum
    Nov 26, 2024 – 28:54
  • Tanya Oxtoby on her coaching philosophy, developing young talent and what Euro 2025 would mean for Northern Ireland
    Nov 21, 2024 – 37:58
  • Chelsea take control and Matt Beard takes on the refs
    Nov 19, 2024 – 48:31
  • Inter’s Sofie Junge Pedersen on fighting Fifa’s partnership with Saudi oil giant Aramco
    Nov 14, 2024 – 28:58
  • Unstoppable Chelsea and the footballer trying to transform ACL analysis
    Nov 12, 2024 – 38:08
  • Leading the way: Crystal Palace captain Aimee Everett on life in the WSL
    Nov 7, 2024 – 23:47
  • The WSL's winless trio and is the new TV deal a huge step forward?
    Nov 5, 2024 – 47:14
  • Lionesses legend Kerry Davis on breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations
    Oct 31, 2024 – 34:54
  • Germany get their revenge on the Lionesses and the WSL returns
    Oct 29, 2024 – 45:46
  • Young Lionesses head coach Natalie Henderson on the U17 Women’s World Cup!
    Oct 24, 2024 – 21:04
  • Rytting Kaneryd supercharges Chelsea and the Euros play-offs begin!
    Oct 22, 2024 – 52:05
  • Jonas Eidevall’s Arsenal exit and what it tells us about fan culture
    Oct 15, 2024 – 45:07
  • Carla Ward on the Paris Olympics, leaving Villa and her next steps
    Oct 10, 2024 – 43:04
  • A six-goal thriller and the Champions League returns!
    Oct 8, 2024 – 41:39
  • How North Korea has become a powerhouse in women's football
    Oct 3, 2024 – 19:37
  • A Spurs-Villa classic and calendar chaos
    Oct 1, 2024 – 43:50
  • Arsenal vs BK Häcken Champions League preview!
    Sep 26, 2024 – 23:09
  • An awkward car journey, Chelsea’s new era begins, and WSL history is made!
    Sep 24, 2024 – 46:15
  • WSL opening weekend preview!
    Sep 19, 2024 – 41:19
  • Our 2024/25 WSL predictions!
    Sep 17, 2024 – 30:53
  • Spurs head coach Robert Vilahamn on ‘Bobbyball’, Grace Clinton, and developing the next Lionesses
    Aug 22, 2024 – 36:11
  • USWNT take gold, Spain take nothing, and Nikita Parris’ next move
    Aug 13, 2024 – 45:30
Recent Reviews
  • BellevueLiz
    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 hosts describe a recent match. If you enjoy women's football, give this pod a listen! Not only are the hosts just a pleasure to listen to, you just might find the pod deepens your knowledge of this global sport...like already knowing Emma Hayes was the winningest WSL coach for Chelsea when she was appointed to coach USWNT. Keep up the amazing podding!!
  • flangeslammer
    why are WSL supporters so obsessed with the mens game
    the hosts have turned into PR arms of the english FA and the league itself. not a critical thought to be found regarding the league trajectory
  • LostLaker06
    Great All Around
    They do a thorough job of covering the big stories and matches, as well as the international game. The quality of this show is in the hosts and their ability to interject their opinions into the news items in an entertaining and informative way.
  • Totally in love with it!
    Awesome
    My favorite podcast!!!
  • Violin255
    So happy I found this!
    The women football podcasts I have found have zero personality but this is finally a wsl podcast that I learn more from and is great fun. Thank you thank you!
  • littlextinaa
    Upfront has me in my feels!
    Look forward to this pod every week for the football insights and the banter but really appreciated the IWD reflections this week I wasn’t prepared for the lovely and heartfelt comments. Huge love all around - keep it up!
  • -Yank
    Stick to the men’s game that people actually watch
    Great podcast but stop trying to force the women’s game down our throats. It’s unwatchable
  • DJ SALTYNUTZ
    Love the format - hope they don’t change it
    The big pick up this year has been Dotun. He’s fantastic. He presents like he has the interest of a casual fan but he asks very good questions of the pundits that really build up a terrific conversation. Andy is a fountain of knowledge and the show always finds another writer of very fine ability to debate and build up a great conversation. Great format. Really hope they keep it as is next season.
  • Foltz24
    Get rid of Delaney
    Love the Ramble cast, including the newer additions, but can have someone like Miguel Delaney on the pod. Shamelessly biased lacking awareness. Will not be listening to Ramble Presents until he’s gone - good example of a bad journalist
  • disappointed in you andy
    Cmon guys.
    4 champions league games played this week. 3 were talked about. 2 much time wasted. 1 star review.
  • dclionva
    Outstanding
    Adding Dotun made this pod even better!!
  • Bleetch2
    Great pod!
    I appreciate getting this info weekly, especially since I can’t catch all the different continental games. Thanks guys!
  • Tony salvadore
    Best European football podcast.
    Andy is always insightful and the rotating guests of experts they have on the show is great as it adds something to the show everytime.
  • finnly12aa
    Excellent!
    Excellent!!
  • Everynameistakenwhy
    Great pod
    👍👍👍👍👍👍
  • mlisi39
    Brassel and Dotun back together????
    That’s all you had to say....
  • bitwordsy
    Mandatory follow
    Great shows with quality content! ⚽️
  • vk102394
    Great addition to my feed
    Really happy that a new set of ramble podcasts is out and I’m looking forward to some more. Loved the book club episode with Julie Welch.
  • MPhorncastle_brexit
    Love everything you guys do. Great chemistry, keep up the good work!
    So glad you’re back!!!
  • WizardBeard44
    Quickly becoming my favorite
    I always enjoyed catching up on all of the nuances of European football that you just don’t get through mainstream reporting, but now that Dotun Adebayo is joining Andy it’s better than ever. I find your voices entertaining and comforting. Thanks!
  • Aras5442
    So happy it's back!
    So grateful that this podcast is back with On the Continent and other shows. Super excited for Dotun Adebayo to be on every week. He's such a force in the football radio community and it's a coup for him to be on a Ramble show. Keep up the great work everyone!
  • sojo3421
    The BEST European show out there!
    Simply put the best show on the market. I used to listen to the European Football Show on TALKSPORT and they cancelled that one for some reason. Missed my boys Brassell and Horncastle but now I’ve got them again. Such insight and wonderful banter can’t be beat. Plus they get you ready for everything all across Europe. Highly recommend.
  • Vikony7
    Royalty of Football Podcast
    Unparalleled knowledge and insight into every detail of European game. With a good sprinkle of banter!
  • regaldy
    The Best European Football Show
    If you’re looking for a European football show that has it all - games to watch for at the weekend, history and great stats, at the match pods at Europe’s best grounds, and much more, check this out. You will not be disappointed!
  • Alex Ioffe
    Don’t miss out on this!
    Gorgeous show, I'm enjoying every minute of it!
  • mshadri
    Best football podcast
    A must listen if you want to keep up with the best of European football.
  • acmilanfan14
    The discussion is quality along with the banter
    I really like the discussion because it is insightful and the expertise from James Horncastle (my favorite in the podcast) and Andy Brassel is great. I love the jokes and banter that go along with the discussion. Funniest part of the pod was when Andy Brassel brought up the “has tough love gotten tougher” line. That was hilarious.
  • Buggy’s Dad
    Love it
    I can’t go without this podcast. It is literally my football heroin. Keep it up fellas!
  • RudeBoiRudy5
    Best European Football Pod
    I’ve been trying to find a good European football podcast and I’m lucky to have found this one a few months back. The pundits are brilliant and knowledgeable about (shockingly) not just the top 4 teams in the major leagues. It’s a thorough breakdown of the top stories in football. And there’s a good bit of humor mixed in. Honestly, it’s the best and most consistent European football podcast I’ve come across in 15 years.
  • Zach from Michigan
    European Masterclass
    Incredibly well informed show with absolutely wonderful presenters. Andy and James provide detailed insight into all aspects of European football, and the food recommendations aren’t half bad either.
  • tgp10
    That good stuff
    All the ramble pods are the best programming available for American listeners that have been watching football since before the 2014 World Cup. Look forward to both the ramble and OTC every week.
  • not the continent
    Fantastic
    An entertaining and informative pod. Great to get an overview of what is going on in other leagues around Europe. Look forward to it every week!
  • liamjp86
    El Major!
    So glad I found this podcast during WC 18. So good! Keep it up boys!
  • Alladinsane77
    On the Continent is 🔥🔥🔥
    Marcus Speller is one of the best hosts in the football podcast game, Luke is a funny guy who knows his stuff and is not afraid to speak his mind, while James and Andy are two of the best football writers there are and their expertise makes for really insightful listening
  • Davos02
    Excellent
    Love the combination of the Ramble boys, James Horncastle, and Andy Brasslle. Always interesting, entertaining, and insightful!!
  • N r k
    Brilliant
    My new midweek goto for a European round-up.
  • woodydeutsch
    One of the best footy podcasts available.
    Great intro music and the chaps aren’t too bad either. Loads of great info from the European leagues. Good humor. I sound really knowledgeable by basically repeating everything they say to people who will listen.
  • Pijama Boy
    IL MIGLIORE
    Soooo Insightfull , the Italian expert know so much is not even funny , need a better intro song , prefer this over the ramble
  • Bkelley86
    Great panel
    I really like this podcast. I like the panel too, some of the guys from the football ramble. They are all funny and insightful. Keep up the good work fellas!
  • phillada
    Great pod
    Listen to it every week and the panel are always insightful and funny
  • Wes from Brooklyn
    Generally good
    Luke is funny, but sometimes try too hard to find funny points. Can discuss more about tactics
  • AndyMilano
    Insightful analysis, not your average off-the-cuff punditry
    Even better than the original Football Ramble. Most insightful football podcast I’ve come across. Also love the recommendations for games to watch over the weekend.
  • itsKevinZak
    Absolutely brilliant
    If you've come here from The Football Ramble, expect something a little different. Less jokes and hilarious antics. More fascinating in depth looks at football outside the prem and England. I especially love the mail bag episodes. Really great podcast.
  • hayescreech
    Insightul with perfect blend of humour
    Basically what you'd get if you sat down for a coffee with two experienced european football writers and two experienced football podcasters. It's jumped to the top of my podcast list.
  • Koolhand21
    If Only
    Luke Moore is a pompous douche who will, hopefully, not be allowed out of the U.K. post Brexit. What a stereotypical Englishman with a smarmy attitude. 👎
  • rohil512
    Delightfully Insightful
    Delightfully Insightful
  • ssmc6869
    OTC V Ramble
    OTC is surprisingly coherent compared to its progenitor, The Football Ramble. Great for those who’ve had enough of the bloody premiership.
  • Lucas Glover Smith
    Great compliment to the Ramble
    As an avid Premeir League follower, this is the perfect compliment to stay informed on Football in Europe. If a player is showing promise in Europe chances are they are going to attract interest from the PL and these guys have the scoop.
  • mjstax
    .
    DG.
  • adamwn
    Great Pod
    It’s like a more sophisticated version of the ramble. Has broadened my horizons beyond the PL. I dig it.
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