The USA are champions! We recap the most memorable moments of the tournament; from the biggest upsets, best performances and our personal highlights.Heath and Monki also dissect the final and talk Alex Morgan’s controversial semi final celebrat

Would it be good or bad for women's football if the USA win this World Cup?

Jul 7th, 2019 39m 51s

It’s World Cup final day! Heath and Chelcee discuss their favourite game of the tournament, Megan Rapinoe’s Trump protest, and suggest some possible revisions to the offside law.And would a fourth World Cup win for the USA be good for the women

Is it acceptable to support a different team in men’s and women’s football?

Jul 6th, 2019 43m 19s

Chelcee Grimes joins Heath to discuss Karen Carney’s decision to retire after the World Cup, driving in France and they both look ahead to England's third place play-off match against Sweden.And is it OK to support a different team in men's and

Do injuries affect you mentally, long after you are back to full fitness?

Jul 5th, 2019 41m 3s

Heath and Monki discuss David Beckham as a style icon, welly boots and...why is there no alcohol being sold at the games of this World Cup?Heath talks returning from a harrowing injury. Is your mental recovery just as important as your physical

What difference does playing in a full stadium make?

Jul 4th, 2019 40m 49s

We discuss life in Lyon so far, including everything from sleep quality and loud flocks of birds to electric scooters and waiting for taxis.Heath talks playing in big stadiums. How different is it as a player playing in front of a loud stadium?

Are penalties a fair way to decide a big match?

Jul 3rd, 2019 42m 54s

On the eve of the second semi final, Heath and Monki reflect on the big England USA match from last night, and compare experiences of taking penalties.And former US star and friend of the podcast Julie Foudy remembers a penalty she nearly took.

Is it okay to support the opposition for the greater good?

Jul 2nd, 2019 42m 51s

Heath and Monki talk about the difficulties in choosing education over sport, supporting the opposition when the overall outcome will benefit your team, and share their top travel tips.Monki discussed when she'd prefer England to face the USA -

Heath and Monki meet Abby Wambach

Jul 1st, 2019 42m 35s

As the team prepares to move the COPA90 Clubhouse from Paris to Lyon for the final week of the tournament, Heath and Monki bring you a special longform interview with the legend that is Abby Wambach, former USNWT star turned public speaker and

How do you room with a team-mate from hell?

Jun 30th, 2019 42m 46s

Heath and Monki discuss what bodyguards and teenage girls having in common, allergies and their personal experiences of public speaking. They also decide what COPA90 World Cup memorabilia they want to take home with them as a souvenir, as the t

How much emphasis should we put on pronunciation of players' names?

Jun 29th, 2019 37m 26s

Heath and Monki tackle the thorny issue of pronunciation: do we pick and choose which players' names we pronounce 'accurately'?And the greatest player in the world, Ballon d'Or winner and Lyon striker Ada Hegerberg pays a visit to the Clubhouse

How do you solve a SoccerGrlProb?

Jun 28th, 2019 39m 13s

In today’s episode Heath is joined by Shannon, Alanna and Carly from SoccerGrlProbs. Heath and the team discuss their World Cup experiences on and off the pitch compared to Canada four years ago.How many years does it take for the human body to

US alone in almost entirely European quarter finals - how do they feel?

Jun 27th, 2019 42m 13s

Heath & Monki choose their moment of the tournament…so far, and discuss whether the US care that they’ll be facing entirely European opposition for the remainder of tournament.As Monki will be on a plane while England face Norway, she and Heath

How should you react when the referee loses control of a game?

Jun 26th, 2019 43m 14s

Heath and Monki talk performing in front of small crowds, goal celebrations and answer more of your fan mail.And we discuss their experiences of referees. What is it like as a player when the referee loses control of the game?Plus, we speak to

How do players handle cultural differences abroad?

Jun 25th, 2019 40m 58s

Heath and Monki discuss their first pair of football boots and Marta’s impassioned plea to the next generation, after Brazil's extra time exit against France.And Heath discusses the cultural surprises he experienced when playing abroad. Should

Does sportsmanship matter at a World Cup?

Jun 24th, 2019 38m 20s

Monki and Heath discuss being a tourist in Paris and dealing with the extreme hot weather.And Is personal brand now equally as important to players as their on-field performance?Plus, USA legend Julie Foudy shares her thoughts on sportsmanship

Should teams be worried about peaking in the group stages?

Jun 23rd, 2019 38m 23s

Heath and Monki talk playing with injuries and we delve into mindset of a player preparing for the knockout stages. Could there be a dramatic exit for one of the tournament favourites?Plus, Reading midfielder Fara Williams and director of Girl

Do you hate losing more than you love winning?

Jun 22nd, 2019 38m 4s

Heath and Monki recap the tournament so far. Who are the stand out players, dark horses and surprise teams...and what is still to come?We hear from goalkeeper Almuth Schult all about her journey to become the German number 1. Can the loss of a

How do you cope with playing football in extreme conditions?

Jun 21st, 2019 43m 27s

Heath and Monki talk being under attack by mosquitoes and using football to communicate with strangers. And how do you deal with playing in extreme weather conditions? Is playing on an all weather pitch in the heat like playing on hot coals?Plu

What responsibility do brands have towards growing women’s football?

Jun 20th, 2019 44m 11s

In this episode, we bid farewell to the group stages. Monki gives Heath a lesson about Jungle music and they discuss the best ways to slip into a conversation that your uncle knows George Best.And we look into the role of brands in the rise of

Is competitive sport a form of meditation?

Jun 19th, 2019 39m 33s

In today’s episode, Monki discusses limiting her use of social media and how football is the best form of meditation.And what if football was more like Formula 1? Could a football club owner place their own son/daughter in the starting line up?

Can you win the player of the tournament if your team doesn’t make the knockout stages?

Jun 18th, 2019 38m 52s

In this episode, Susannah Collins, host of “MLS:The Call Up" steps in for Monki.She joins Heath in the Copa90 Clubhouse to discuss a possible conspiracy theory about the USA team. Was Carli Lloyd’s muted celebration a response to the 13-0 contr

How do you stay motivated when you know you're already out of the World Cup?

Jun 17th, 2019 41m 34s

On today’s podcast, Heath and Monki discuss some of the unhealthy vices of their former teammates. And what motivates a team to play on, despite no longer having a chance to make it through the group stages?Chelsea goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger

Are we haunted by our biggest sporting failures?

Jun 16th, 2019 37m 54s

Heath and Monki talk nightmarish defeats. What are the scores that still haunt you? And how do you deal with stress eating as a professional athlete? Heath makes a sour candy related confession.Plus, we hear from Scottish forward Lisa Evans and

Could VAR take a leaf out of the NFL's book?

Jun 15th, 2019 40m 36s

In today's podcast, discussion turns again to the most controversial subject of the tournament: VAR. Should its use be regulated in a different way, as it is in other sports such as the NFL? Heath and Monki respond to a listener email.And post-

Is the underdog mentality a positive thing?

Jun 14th, 2019 38m 22s

Heather O'Reilly joins Heath and Monki in the studio to discuss the best crêpes in Paris....and tournament highlights and upsets. She and Heath compare experiences of playing in the US national team; what's it like to be the underdog? Plus find