Carli Lloyd to retire, WSL transfer news and WICC predictions
Episode 290, Aug 18, 2021, 10:05 AM
The OneFootball podcast returns once again to take a look at women’s football.
This week Angelina Kelly is joined by Her Football Hub's Jay Lewis and Megan Hughes.
This week the panel discuss the news that USA international and football legend Carli Lloyd will be retiring later this year. The discussion includes what this means for Team USA, if other players may follow in her footsteps, and what she will be remembered for.
Next, there is talk of the Women's Super League and the latest transfer news involving Chelsea's academy star Reanna Blades and rumours of Manchester City's attempts to sign Atlético Madrid's Laia Aleixandri.
In addition, the panel discuss the recent news regarding the FA Cup prize-money disparity between the men's and women's competitions and what can be done to close the gap.
Finally, the panel give their predictions for the Women's International Champions Cup. Although it is a friendly competition it is all to play for as four of the best teams in world football are set to go head-to-head. With Lyon and Barcelona representing Europe, and Portland Thorns and Houston Dash representing the USA it will certainly be an exciting competition!