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    Chelsea claim more silverware & Macario to NWSL?

    17/03/2026 | 38 mins.
    Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie talk how Chelsea are able to dominate in the big matches as they claim another League Cup victory over Manchester United.
    Why are Manchester United not able to match Chelsea on the big occasions and what did Marc Skinner mean by 'rubbish goals'? Jen and Ellen talk strikers with Beata Olsson scoring her sixth WSL goal of the season for Liverpool.
    And some big news from Chelsea as Cat Macario looks to be on the move to NWSL side San Diego Wave on a reportedly record contract deal. The team talk about the money in the women's game and the new 'high impact player' rule in the NWSL.
    Plus what has Guro Reiten's impact been as she leaves Chelsea after six years. 
    Timecodes:
    03:00 Typical Chelsea!  
    08:00 What or who was the difference maker?
    14:30 Where it leaves Manchester United?
    18:35 What's been the change for Liverpool?
    25:25 Striker stats & debate
    28:30 Cat Macario to San Diego Wave? 
    34:00 Guro Reiten leaving Chelsea for Gotham FC
    Live coverage in the WSL Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur, 12 o’clock kick off on Saturday 21st on Sports Extra.
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    Mother’s Day Special with Ellen White and Celin Bizet Dønnum

    15/03/2026 | 30 mins.
    In a candid and important conversation, Lioness legend Ellen White sits down with Manchester United’s Celin Bizet Dønnum to discuss motherhood in women's football.
    From considering the right time to start a family, navigating training while pregnant and her plans to return to training after birth, Celin shares her story proving that you can ‘live out two dreams at the same time’.
    TIMECODES:
    00:45 - How is Celin feeling at the moment?
    01:40 - Was starting a family whilst playing always part of Celin’s plan and taking inspiration from Hannah Blundell.
    03:51 - The support Celin has had from Manchester United?
    08:20 - Celin and Aron’s ‘normal’ as two professional footballers.
    09:30 - Who did Celin tell first about her pregnancy?
    11:25 - What are Celin’s plans when it comes to returning to play?
    12:48 - Learning about pelvic floor health and changes to her body.
    16:30 - Breaking stigmas around being a young Mum in her ‘peak years’.
    19:45 - What is the maternity leave policy in women's football?
    22:50 - How did her teammates react to her baby news?
    25:40 - Celin asks Ellen about her motherhood journey.
    28:45 - What is Celin most excited about once her little one arrives?
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    Extra: The big Manchester United League Cup final preview

    12/03/2026 | 35 mins.
    In the second of two special episodes ahead of the Women's League Cup final, Emma Sanders visits Carrington and chats to a trio of Manchester United guests to preview the first domestic final of the season.
    Head coach Marc Skinner reflects on making their fourth consecutive domestic final, making 'ruthless' decisions and making sure his team don't fear Chelsea.
    One of Manchester United's newest signings, German forward Lea Schüller chats to Em about how she's settling in, her biggest strengths and why she's 'not that into football' when she's not playing.
    Plus, USA goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce talks wanting to make more history with this team and with the final being on Mother's Day, why her Mum will always be her number one fan!
    TIMECODES:
    00:05 - Em and Ben are back for the second part of our League Cup final preview.
    01:57 - Marc Skinner sits down with Em.
    15:45 - Lea Schüller tells Em about settling into life on and off the pitch in Manchester.
    27:30 - Phallon Tullis-Joyce on new 'puzzle pieces' and her idea of the perfect final.
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    The WSL returns, Scotland net seven and Bronze remains gold standard

    10/03/2026 | 37 mins.
    Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie reflect on the first international break of the year where England and Scotland made it two wins out of two in their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaigns.
    The team discuss England's standout performers against Iceland including Lucy Bronze who marked her 145th senior appearance with another superb display. Plus, with Lauren James looking back to her best, we ask how the Lionesses can get the best out of her on a more consistent basis?
    The WSL returns this weekend after a month-long break with a 'must not lose' game for bottom of the table sides Liverpool and Leicester City. And the first piece of domestic silverware is up for grabs, so who are Ellen and Jen backing to lift the League Cup on Sunday?
    TIMECODES:
    01:12 - Jen is buzzing from Scotland’s Six Nations win!
    03:03 - Lauren James starred during England’s 2-0 win over Iceland.
    09:30 - Lucy Bronze proves she’s still gold standard on her 145th cap.
    14: 00 - Georgia Stanway impresses again.
    16:10 - Scotland put seven past Luxembourg.
    22:00 - The WSL returns with a huge fixture at the foot of the table.
    27:35 - Do players keep an eye on their club teammates fitness whilst on international breaks?
    30:00 - League Cup final preview as reigning champions Chelsea take on Manchester United.
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    Extra: The big Chelsea League Cup final preview

    08/03/2026 | 41 mins.
    In the first of two special episodes ahead of the Women's League Cup final on Sunday 15th March, Ben Haines is back down in Cobham and joined by the ultimate Chelsea trio to preview the first domestic final of the season.
    Chelsea and England midfielder Keira Walsh reflects on her first full year at the club, how special this trophy is to her and becoming more of a leader for both club and country.
    Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor reflects on reaching yet another domestic final, her new contract with the club and with the final being on Mother's Day, how being a Mum herself has helped her as a coach.
    USA forward Alyssa Thompson looks ahead to her first final with Chelsea and the possibility winning her first piece of domestic silverware. Plus Em Sanders drops by to discuss what has to go right for Chelsea against Manchester United if they are to lift the league cup again.
    TIMECODES:
    02:15 - Keira Walsh sits down with Ben.
    17:30 - Sonia Bompastor joins the pod.
    33:00 - Alyssa Thompson on the prospect of winning her first domestic trophy.
    38:00 - Em and Ben discuss what has to go right for Chelsea to lift the league cup again.

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About BBC Women's Football Weekly

Whether you're a lifelong Lionesses fan or just getting into the women's game, BBC Women's Football Weekly brings you closer to the action with new episodes every week.Ben Haines teams up with England's record goalscorer Ellen White and former Scotland international Jen Beattie to unpack the biggest talking points from the Women's Super League and beyond - covering match previews, standout performances, and all the drama on and off the pitch. BBC Women's Football Weekly also features exclusive interviews with the biggest stars in the Women's Super League and national teams.Subscribe now to get every episode as soon as it drops and stay in the know with the latest from the world of women's football. Plus, listen to classic episodes of Jill Scott's Coffee Club, where Jill sits down with players for honest, off-the-pitch conversations over a coffee.
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