Upfront - A Women's Football Podcast
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Upfront - A Women's Football Podcast
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 v...
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Arsenal and Chelsea bounce back, Leicester's new gaffer, and Millie Bright retires from England!
We're back with an early edition of Upfront on the eve of Sarina Wiegman's first England squad since the Euros! And there's big news...
Chloe an...
Spurs defender Molly Bartrip reflects on battles with her mental health and building a supportive dressing room
Content warning: this interview features discussion of topics that some listeners may find triggering and distressing.
Ahead of World Mental Hea...
A feast of WSL drama
All eyes were on two huge games at the top of the table this weekend and they absolutely delivered! The difference was that Rach was getting absolutel...
Arsenal drop precious points and a new era for Bristol City
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 do...
In memory of Matt Beard
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' w...
Man United's wild week, Sam Kerr returns, and the WSL's international boom
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 ou...
Dream debuts, Chelsea edge Man City, and Rach's dark horses deliver!
Chloe and Rachel are back after an opening weekend packed FULL of storylines! Except Brighton vs Aston Villa...
We look back on Arsenal's victor...
Previewing EVERY team in the WSL!
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 C...
Olivia Smith, Michelle Kang's big bucks, and the WSL2 pressure cooker
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 ag...
Upfront's Euro 2025 Awards! | Euro 2025 #16
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...
ENGLAND ARE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS... AGAIN! | Euro 2025 #15
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.
Fr...
Our Euro 2025 Final Preview! | Euro 2025 #14
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...
Spain snatch victory and we answer your questions! | Euro 2025 #13
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?
Queen Agyemang | Euro 2025 #12
What's good for England after the 80th minute isn't good for Rach's ulcerative colitis. But seriously: WHAT A GAME, WHAT A NIGHT!
Chloe and Rach...
Ann-Katrin Berger saves Germany and Spain break Swiss hearts! | Euro 2025 #11
Thought England vs Sweden was going to be the most chaotic game of the quarter-finals? Well last night Germany said: "hold my stein".
Chloe and...
England beat Sweden on penalties... somehow! | Euro 2025 #10
One of the most emotional, chaotic, frustrating, heartbreaking, joyous matches you will ever see... but England are through!
Chloe and Rachel ta...
Italy prevail in the chaos and trash talk between England and Sweden! | Euro 2025 #9
Italy are back in the semi-finals of the Euros for the first time since 1997! And what a night for the ultimate national team captain, Cristiana Girel...
The story so far: Spain's form, England's draw, and our favourite moments! | Euro 2025 #8
Now the group stages are done and dusted, Chloe and Rachel take stock of everything they've seen (and smelt) so far.
What's been our favourite m...
England march through and the Dutch puppet show ends | Euro 2025 #7
England dispelled any nerves with an absolute goal-fest against the Welsh last night! Chloe and Rachel are here to celebrate their progress and - in p...
The hosts stay alive, Italy scrape through and permutations galore! | Euro 2025 #6
Rach gets back down from her latest romantic stroll up a mountain to chat with Chlo as the group stages draw to a close. We’ve got more quarter-finali...
England back to their best, but a tough night for Wales | Euro 2025 #5
WHAT a performance from England! A jubilant Chloe and delighted (but knackered) Rachel recap a brilliant night for the Lionesses who delivered when it...
Spain march on, Portugal’s last-gasp heroics and England vs Netherlands preview | Euro 2025 #4
Wait, SIX goals by Spain this time?! Chloe and Rachel recap another dominant Spain win, even if they think there might be a few gaps that better teams...
England undone by France and Wales struggle against the Dutch | Euro 2025 #3
Yep, sadly that wasn't just a nightmare. England did lose last night. But need a bit of reassurance? We got you.
Chloe and Rachel discuss everyt...
Spanish domination, classy goals, and suspicious smells | Euro 2025 #2
Spain are HERE. They announced their arrival in Switzerland with a brutal 5-0 thrashing of Portugal. And they've got a perfect 18-year-old replacement...
The Euros are underway! Switzerland impress in defeat and Finland get a vital win | Euro 2025 #1
Euro 2025 is finally underway! Switzerland got off to a great start in their opening game against Norway, but a bit of quality (and luck!) meant Ada H...
Euro 2025 Preview Part 2: England's perfect warm-up, Wales prepare for history, and our final predictions!
The Lionesses said farewell with the perfect performance against Jamaica – and Chloe was there to watch it!
Clo and Rach look ahead to England's...
Euro 2025 Preview Part 1: Switzerland expects, Spain seek revenge, and watch out for Germany!
The Euros are finally here! In the first of our two-part Euros preview, Clo and Rach take a (nervous) look at Groups A, B and C!
Rach explains w...
Picking our final Lionesses Starting XI!
Eight days to go until the Euros, people! England will kick off their campaign against France on July 5th, so today Chloe and Rachel are putting thems...
Squad drama across Europe, Switzerland prepares, and the WSL announces its official expansion
As we continue to close in on the Euros, we've got some questions. Like... are other countries having squad drama too? It turns out, yes!
Chloe...
A seismic week for England, Ireland wave goodbye to a legend, and Spurs sack Vilahamn
And breathe. It's all been kicking off in the Upfront WhatsApp group this past week - from Fran Kirby's retirement, to Millie Bright's shock announcem...
Steph Houghton’s coaching journey
Today, we’re joined by an absolute legend of the English game.
Steph Houghton remains one of the best defenders of all time and played over 120...
The lethal Lionesses but relegation for Wales and Scotland!
Chloe’s just about got the glitter off from Mighty Hoopla to chat all things international football! England put on a clinic against Portugal ahead of...
Maisie Symonds on Brighton's season of two halves, her England call-up, and off-season relaxation!
Today, we're joined by one of England's exciting next generation and a rising star in the WSL: it's Brighton's Maisie Symonds!
Rach caught up wi...
At The Match: Arsenal's Champions League glory in Lisbon
In case you hadn't heard, Arsenal wrote themselves into the history books on Saturday by beating Barcelona to win the Champions League. And now's your...
Arsenal win the Champions League and Mary Earps retires from England!
We’ve got two SEISMIC bits of football news to get stuck into today! First up, despite coming into the game as the unfancied underdogs, Arsenal put in...
The big Arsenal vs Barcelona preview!
Here we go, people! Whether you're an Arsenal fan jumping on a flight to Lisbon or you're a neutral who's just ready for a huge Champions League final...
Chelsea crush Man United to seal the treble!
Rach dials in from Portugal to catch up with Clo about the FA Cup final, where Chelsea flexed their dominance for one last time this season. Some BIG...
The 2024/25 Upfront Awards!
Who was our player of the season? Who was our manager of the season? And - most importantly of all - what was our WTF moment of the season?! And yes,...
The 2024/25 WSL finale
And just like that, the 2024/25 WSL season comes to a close! Clo and Rach are here to reflect on the final weekend and discuss this season’s winners a...
Inside Kelly Simmons’ storied career at the FA
Joining us today is someone who’s been instrumental in reshaping and driving the women’s game forward in England: Kelly Simmons OBE! From putting the...