The Twelve is back to wrap-up the WSL season! Thom, Treb, and Deepti give their analysis on the WSL relegation playoff match after Thom gets a chance to sing the praises of his title-winning team. They then talk through the Barclays WSL Awards and whether they agree with the winners. Finally, they summarize the season for teams in the bottom half of the table, listing positives and negatives for each, before previewing the FA Cup final between Brighton and Manchester City.

Join Deepti, Treb, Thom, and Marc in a episode that explores the disparities in pay between men's and women's football in Asia, the importance of equitable prize money, and recent match analyses from the Women's Super League. An in-depth discussion on recent women's football matches, controversies, and upcoming tournaments, featuring expert insights and analysis.

00:00 Introduction to Women's Super League Issues

03:00 Inequality in Prize Money: AFC Women's Cup Discussion

05:55 Player Perspectives on Pay and Representation

08:57 Impact of Pay Disparities on National Teams

12:10 Match Week 19 Preview and Predictions

15:09 Merseyside Derby Recap: Liverpool vs Everton

18:01 Manchester Derby Analysis: City vs United

21:01 North London Derby Highlights: Arsenal vs Tottenham

37:21 Tottenham's Struggles and Arsenal's Prospects

39:17 London City's Future in Champions League

40:13 Player Performances and Contributions

42:00 The East London Derby: West Ham vs London City

49:36 Chelsea vs Aston Villa: A Thrilling Encounter

01:05:36 Brighton's Surprise Victory Over Leicester

01:07:39 Brighton and Kiko Seki's Impact

01:09:16 Champions League Quarterfinals Recap

01:11:07 El Clasico: Barcelona vs Real Madrid

01:15:28 Chelsea vs Arsenal: A Tense Rivalry

01:16:30 Bayern vs Manchester United: A Competitive Tie

01:19:48 Chelsea's Tactical Approach Against Arsenal

01:35:17 Looking Ahead: Chelsea's Future and Transfers

01:39:02 Team Dynamics and Performance Analysis

01:41:58 Player Highlights and Match Strategies

01:44:54 Referee Decisions and Controversies

01:47:58 Upcoming Matches and International Break

01:51:49 Transfer News and Player Movements

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In this episode of The Twelve, Marc, Treb, Thom, and Deepti delve into the latest happenings in the Women's Super League, focusing on managerial changes, team performances, and standout players. They discuss Everton's struggles and the implications of their recent managerial change, the competitive match between Brighton and London City, and the dominant display by Manchester United against Liverpool. The conversation also touches on the relegation battle involving West Ham and Tottenham, and concludes with a review of Manchester City's impressive victory over Chelsea. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the recent performances of women's football teams, particularly focusing on Chelsea and Arsenal. They discuss the tactical aspects of offensive and defensive plays, highlight key player performances, and analyze the implications of managerial decisions on team dynamics. The conversation also touches on the Champions Cup, upcoming matches, and predictions for future games, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of women's football

00:00 Introduction to the Women's Super League

00:31 Managerial Changes in the WSL

02:41 Everton's Struggles and Coaching Decisions

06:50 The Impact of Managerial Talent in Women's Football

10:57 Everton's Recent Match Performance

13:13 Brighton vs. London City: A Competitive Clash

18:30 Manchester United vs. Liverpool: A Dominant Display

29:17 West Ham vs. Tottenham: A Relegation Battle

44:07 Manchester City vs. Chelsea: A One-Sided Affair

46:29 The Art of Offensive Play

49:56 Defensive Struggles and Goalkeeping Controversies

56:27 Chelsea's Crisis and Managerial Decisions

01:06:44 Champions Cup Highlights and Arsenal's Performance

01:17:12 Upcoming Matches and Predictions

The gang wishes everyone in the UK a Happy Black History Month, while talking about performative acts of anti-racism. They then turn their attention to the WSL matches last week in a review that shows the reason why the league needs VAR and better officiating. They take a quick trip to continental play and review the WSL teams competing in UEFA Women’s Champions League. They then give their predictions for this weekend’s matches. Please be sure to follow the show and each host on BlueSky.

Deepti, Marc, and Treb start by discussing Everton’s woes and how the club’s sticky situation off the field may be impacting the women’s game on the field. They then dive into the matches from WSL matchweek 8 and UWCL matchday 3 (and beg teams to stop playing out the back!), talking about which teams are on the rise and which ones are crashing hard. Lastly they preview the next week’s action including some history being made and the fun initiative involved.

Season 2 MatchDay 1 “WE IN THE PREDICTION GAME!” The gang gets back together to recap all the action from MatchDay 1 while Deepti creates a fun new prediction game we will play all season. Be sure to stay for Marc’s rant on Liverpool. They then hit some news and notes and then preview the MatchDay 2 slate.

Thom Bomb, Treb, and Marc are here to give you the latest and greatest in all things WSL before the Women's FA Cup

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Treb, Thom, and Marc lead an episode where they into a busy international break before previewing the weekend's matches

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