The White Shorts Podcast

Priyanka Rao - Content Creator, Wellington Phoenix FC

Tue, 21 May 2024 19:00:02 GMT

Phoenix FC content creator Pri joins us to chat about why content should focus on the players personalities and stories, the importance of music in her craft, the sold out Wellington Phoenix semi-final, and why content is so important for the success of the team and club. You can find Pri's content on her website PRVisuals or her Instagram @prvisualsnz and Tiktok @studiopri

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Macey Fraser - Forward WLG Phoenix, Utah Royals

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:55:45 GMT

With an A-League record breaking transfer fee Macey Fraser is heading overseas to NWSL team Utah Royals. She takes us through the last 24 hours since the news went public, what the Phoenix fans mean to her, how she had to "drop her ego" this season, and what she hopes to achieve overseas.

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Claudia Bunge, Defender - NZ Football Ferns & HB Køge

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 22:00:00 GMT

We are back for Season 3! Joining us for the the first ep is Football Ferns future legend Claudia Bunge, an absolute brickwall in the backline of the Ferns and all round great person. We chat all things A-League, Denmark, some hilarious FWWC stories, and what she hopes to see for the future of the game, the Ferns, and herself.

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National Womens League FINAL Southern United

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 18:25:00 GMT

Post Game Debrief Finals Edition - We chat to Vice Captain of Southern United Hannah Mackay-Wright about their almost dream season, the love the girls have for each other in the squad, and why they are still so stoked with the silver medal & what it means for the region.

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National Womens League FINAL Auckland United CHAMPIONS

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 18:25:00 GMT

Post Game Debrief Finals Edition - We chat to captain Talisha Green about Auckland Uniteed's dream season taking home the National League and the Northern League trophies.

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National Womens League W9 Southern United

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:05:59 GMT

SOUTHERN UNITED QUALIFY FOR THE GRAND FINAL!1

We chat to Amy Simmers, goalkeeper for Southern United, on the journey to getting here, how SU were viewed as the underdogs, the hectic changes players are needing to make to their schedules to be able to travel to the stadium, and how the team is keeping cool before the big match up.

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National Womens League W9 Auckland United

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

AUCKLAND UNITED QUALIFY FOR THE GRAND FINAL

We chat to captian Talisha Green after their win against Wellington United and qualification for the National League Grand Final. We also chat through their 10 hour bus trip after flights were cancelled due to bad weather.

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National Womens League W9 Waterside Karori

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

Kaley Ward reflects on the tumultuous season Waterside Karori have had - winning the Central League, finishing top of the Wellington teams in National League, multiple coaching staff changes and some pits and peaks for the team themselves. Kaley also throws out her prediction for the grand final!

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National Womens League W8 Auckland United

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:00:55 GMT

Post Game Debrief - We chat to Captain Talisha Green about AU's run to the top of the table, what it means to have supporters parking up on the sidelines on game days, we give a nod to injured team captain Jess Philpot, and discuss how the team is feeling for the all to play for game this coming weekend.

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National Womens League W8 Southern United

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT

Post Game Debrief - This week we sit down with Southern United striker Amy Hislop to discuss their incredible run to have a chance at qualifying for the Grand Final, the dramas of testing positive for COVID in the lead up to travel days, and how we are seeing the rewards of years of hard work down SOuth to build the team they have today.

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National Womens League W8 Eastern Suburbs

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Post Game Debrief - Join us as we chat to Suburbs Captain Nicole Mettam after their shock loss to Ellerslie. Mettam talks us through the match, how frustrating football can sometimes be, how the team is bouncing back and who Suburbs would *hypothetically* want to meet in the grand final.

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National Womens League W8 Canterbury Pride

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Post Game Debrief - Canterbury Captain Lara Wall joins us to talk through their tense match up with Wellington United, going down 2-1 to the away side. Playing with 10 players after the Canterbury keeper was handed a red card in the second half, Lara chats about how it wasn't necessarily a bad thing, the team finding that extra gear to rally and come out of the second half with the only goal.

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National Womens League W8 Waterside Karori

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Post Game Debrief - We are joined by Kaley Ward to talk through Waterside's win over the Nix, how much it means to have their fans on the sidelines at games, the accessibility FIFA+ has provided to engage with the league, and how stunning it is that so many teams are competing for those top two places in the grand final.

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National Womens League W7 WLG Phoenix Reserves

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:00:19 GMT

Post Game Debrief - We are joined by leading Phoenix Reserves goalscrorer Ella McCann for a download of their game against Auckland United. Ella talks us through what motivated her to score goals, how she measures her success over the years, and how the Phoenix Development Programme has helped shaped her into the player she is today.

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National Womens League W7 Eastern Suburbs

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:00:19 GMT

Post Game Debrief - Charlotte Wilford Carroll joins us for a download of Suburbs' win against Wellington United. We chat through their huge fist half come-back, how the team is ensuring they keep a cool head going into their upcoming matches, and Charlotte tells us why she had to give a formal apology to the ref after the final whistle.

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National Womens League W7 Auckland United

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:00:08 GMT

Post Game Debrief - We are joined by Talisha Green to chat through Auckland United's huge 6-1 win over the Wellington Phoenix Reserves. Green talks us through the difference in the two halves, five of their goals scored in the second half, the strong development pathway the club has for their young players, and how they are preparing for their table deciding match up against Western Springs this coming weekend.

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National Womens League W7 Southern United

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Post Game Debrief - We are joined by Kendra Smith from Southern United to chat through their huge 3-0 win over Waterside Karori, keeping them in the race for the title. Kendra also talks us through her transfer from Auckland club West Coast Rangers, the 'Why' of the players and how they are using their 'Why' to keep them competing at the end of a long season.

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National Womens League W7 Canterbury Pride

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Post Game Debrief - We are joined by Lara Wall to discuss Canterbury's loss to Western Springs over the weekend. Lara talks us through the team's 'Why', knowing they're not making the finals but still playing to make themselves, the fans, and each other proud.

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National Womens League W7 Wellington United

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Post Game Debrief - We are joined by Caelin Patterson to discuss the close loss WLG United had to Eastern Suburbs, how she has found playing for two different Wellington teams this year, and how she manages her own mentality on the field and has learnt that making mistakes is okay.

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National Womens League W6 Wellington United

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:00:59 GMT

Post Game Debrief - Ellie Kabayama joins us for a debrief of Wellington United's loss to Western Springs. A repeat of the 2023 Kate Sheppard final - where Springs took the win 2-1 - this game was always going to be a tough match up, Ellie proving this by running to the sideline at one point with blood pouring down her arm.

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National Womens League W6 Southern United

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Post Game Debrief - This week we chat to Southern United player Marissa Porteous about their top of the table clash with Auckland United, her move from Auckland to Dunedin for National League, and the faith she has in her teammates to always have her back.

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National Womens League W6 Eastern Suburbs

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Post Game Debrief - We chat to captain Charlotte Wilford Carroll about Eastern Suburbs winning ways, remaining at the top of the table after a huge win. The leadership she brings to the field, the experience overseas players bring to the team, and the mixed feelings she has playing her childhood club in this weekend's fixture.

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National Womens League W6 Waterside Karori

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Post Game Debrief - We are joined by Karori goalscorer Kaley Ward to talk through their all important win over the weekend, the team's drive to play their own game every week, and Kaley gives a shoutout to debut player Daphne!

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National Womens League W6 WLG Phoenix Reserves

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Post Game Debrief - We are joined by captain Ella McMillan to discuss the Ressies game against Canterbury Pride. She talks us through the type of leadership she values on the field, how the girls always play the full 90 at 100 percent, and how the team doesn't let their age factor in to their game play or aspirations.

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National Womens League W6 Canterbury Pride

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Post Game Debrief - We chat to goal scorer Lottie Mortlock about Canterbury's huge win over the Phoenix ressies, keeping Canterbury in the race to finish in the top half of the table, the two olimpico goals scored, and using the wind to their advantage.

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National Womens League W4 Wellington Phoenix Reserves

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:52:14 GMT

We chat to goalkeeper Charlotte Eagle about the mindset shift in the team, what it's like playing against your own national team coach and how influential coaches can be in a players life.

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National Womens League W4 Southern United

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:39:02 GMT

A huge win over the weekend sees Southern move to third on the table - we chat to Rose Morton about their travel day, player debuts and the family bond the team is building.

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National Womens League W4 Eastern Suburbs

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:28:04 GMT

We are joined by Captain Nicole Mettam to chat through their huge win on the weekend, with three goals scored in the last ten minutes, and keeping their place at the top of the table

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National Womens League W4 Auckland United

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:00:55 GMT

We are joined by Captain of Auckland United Jess Philpot to discuss their rise to 2nd on the table, the role goal difference will play in the season, and how they're shaping up for this coming weekend.

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National Womens League W4 Waterside Karori

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:00:29 GMT

Kaley talks us through Waterside's last minute loss to Eastern Suburbs, the dominant first half the team had, and how they are building a culture of family and understanding at the club.

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National Womens League W4 Canterbury United

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:00:21 GMT

Lara Wall chats to us about Canterbury's huge win over the weekend, the debacle of flying when it is windy, and the upcoming weekend's Southland derby which sees Canterbury battling it out with Southern United.

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National Womens League W3 Canterbury Pride

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 07:16:26 GMT

We are joined by Canterbury United Captain to discuss how the team is bonding, the challenges they face being a federation team, and some of the goals they have for the season.

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National Womens League W3 Waterside Karori

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 21:00:45 GMT

We talk to Kaley Ward of Waterside Karori to discuss their first loss of the season as they go down 1-3 to Auckland United

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National Womens League W3 Auckland United

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 21:00:31 GMT

Captain of Auckland United Jess Philpot joins us to discuss their win over Waterside Karori, what the team are looking to achieve this season, and how hard-work trumps all else at the club.

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National Womens League W3 Wellington United

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 21:00:27 GMT

We chat to Wellington United 'Superstar' player Sophie Dijkstra who scored 2 and assisted a third in their 5-2 win over Ellerslie this past weekend.

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National Womens League W3 Southern United

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Joined by Southern United player Hannah Mackay Wright, we discuss Southern's impressive run this season, what is motivating the team and how some of their key players are standing out on the national circuit

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National Womens League W3 Eastern Suburbs

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 23:00:16 GMT

Post Match Debrief - We are joined by Captain of first placed Eastern Suburbs Nicole Mettam to discuss their undefeated season as of yet, how the team are keeping calm while working towards a repeat of their trophy winning season last year, and how the changed format of the National Womens League plays into the longevity of a player.

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National Womens League W3 WLG Phoenix Reserves

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 21:00:40 GMT

Post Match Debrief - Kicking off the new series we are joined by goal keeper for the Wellington Phoenix Reserves Charlotte Eagle, We discuss the team's two decent defeats, how the are keeping the mentality positive and what they are seeking to achieve as the youngest team in the league.

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The Final Wrap Up - World Cup Special

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 18:30:51 GMT

Join us as we attempt to get over the heartbreak we are currently experiencing with the World Cup now over to try and wrap up the month that has been.

We discuss all things from the electric atmosphere of the final - Jess on the ground for the game - to the controversial medal ceremony, where to next for the game now that we’ve achieved our wildest dreams, and Jess puts forward the million dollar question - does FIFA play a part in the future of the women’s game?

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Week 2 Wrap Up - World Cup Special

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:30:00 GMT

Maybe the most hectic week in football to date?! Join us for the week 2 wrap up of the World Cup where we discuss the upsets, the highs, the heartbreaks, and predictions for the knock-out rounds. We also consider the possibility that these lower ranked teams have actually been playing at a high level for a long time now, but haven't been afforded the resources or investment to showcase their skills on the world stage. Has their limited international presence worked in their favour? And what does this mean for these countries moving forward?

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Week 1 Wrap Up - World Cup Special

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:30:26 GMT

We are joined by Episode 2 guest Jess Fuller for a wrap up on week one of The World Cup. We discuss the good and bad performances, how the gap between highest and lowest ranked is a lot closer than we thought, the Football Ferns and what NZ fans can do to help them, and what our predictions are for the rest of the tournament.

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World Cup Special

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:30:02 GMT

It's the World Cup Special!! Joined by Episode 2 guest Jess Fuller, we go through each World Cup group, how the teams stack up, the latest drama, and the challenges teams have faced in the build up. We also give our two qualifying teams for each group and discuss the Football Ferns squad list. This episode is the first of the World Cup series, where each week during the World Cup The White Shorts Podcast will provide short episodes of analysis, drama and predictions to keep you updated on the biggest tourney yet!

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Bonnie Jansen, Sports journalist - NZ Herald, Newstalk ZB

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 18:19:43 GMT

This week we sit down with Bonnie Jansen, sports journalist for NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB. We discuss how females can champion themselves in media and football environments, why we need to stop considering women’s football as a charity, the opportunities The Wellington Phoenix now provides for kiwi girls, and why female journalists are so important.

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Sandy Cumpstone - FIFA Women's World Cup Legacy and Inclusion Manager

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 18:30:08 GMT

This week we sit down with Legacy and Inclusion Manager (Capital) for the FIFA Women's World Cup here in New Zealand Sandy Cumpstone. We discuss what this role means to her, and what she hopes to achieve for the sport post-world cup, the importance of open communication and mutual respect between club committees and players in helping players and teams to preform at their best, and the Icelandic Model, a project that uses sport as a preventative tool to combat societal issues impacting youth.

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Nat Broadhead - Federation Development Officer WaiBOP Football

Tue, 30 May 2023 18:30:09 GMT

This week we sit down with Eastern Bay of Plenty Federation Development Officer Nat Broadhead. We discuss the amazing work she is doing in the youth space to not only to help girls play at their best, but also understand their own self worth and self confidence, the tokenism women face in sports and how to make the best of that situation, and why we should invest in a Journey not a Legacy off the back of the World Cup.

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Issy Coombes, Lead Female Sports Scientist - Wellington Phoenix

Tue, 23 May 2023 18:30:31 GMT

This week we sit down with Issy Coombes, Lead Female Sports Scientist for the Wellington Phoenix. Issy discusses her time playing at an American university, what young females looking to go to the US should consider when making their decisions, how her time playing in the US led to her sports science PhD, and Issy delves into her world-leading research on how menstrual cycles can impact female athletes.

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Renee Bacon, Winger - Waterside Karori

Tue, 16 May 2023 18:30:07 GMT

This week we sit down with local legend Renee Bacon. We discuss her involvement in the national Māori Football squad and the growth of the team, the development of the National Women’s League overtime, how it still feel's like women are an afterthought at the club and national level, and what’s needed for the local game to grow!

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Katie Barrott, Female Development lead - Wellington Phoenix

Tue, 09 May 2023 18:30:12 GMT

This week we sit down with Katie Barrott, Female Development lead and U15 Head Coach at the Wellington Phoenix. We discuss what 'Changing the Game' looks like, the tokenism women can face in sport, how she manages the responsibilities of being a leading female coach, and Katie shares with us a personal analogy about football and grief that has helped her through her journey with mental health.

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Tessa Nicol, Goalkeeper Coach - NZ U17 Football Ferns

Tue, 02 May 2023 18:30:16 GMT

This week's episode sees us sit down with NZ U17 Football Ferns Goalkeeper Coach Tessa Nicol. We discuss her journey from national player to national coach, the mental health challenges that come from being in a professional environment, the more holistic focus she is brining to her coaching roles, and the exciting opportunity we have to develop women's football how we see fit.

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Jess Fuller, U18's Head Coach - Southern United

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 18:30:00 GMT

This week we sit down with head coach and trailblazer Jess Fuller. We discuss her journey in coaching, the challenges she's faced as a female in this environment, the mental skills she uses to overcome her roadblocks, and her much needed masters research into concussion rates in women's football.

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Lena de Ronde, Central midfielder - Wellington United

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:28:48 GMT

Our first episode sees us sit down with central midfielder and Ice Spice lover Lena de Ronde. We discuss her journey in the sport, how to thrive in a new team or high performance environment, where to watch the high level of local talent, and how the New Zealand public can help to grow the game.

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The White Shorts Podcast

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 02:44:48 GMT

With an episode a week, The White Shorts Podcast sits down with New Zealand women to discuss their journeys, careers and experiences in football and how they are working to leave the sport in a better place for the women of tomorrow.

Hosted by Bella Cartman.

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