Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!
On this episode our host Jamie Spangher sits down with Caitlin Friend, head coach of NPLW Victoria side Bulleen Lions and founder of Elite Female Football – a women's football development academy tailored towards growing the next generation of stars.
Jamie and Caitlin discuss her playing journey with Notts County and Melbourne Victory, before diving into what must be done to increase the growth of women's football in Australia. Caitlin speaks about what the barriers may be for female coaches in the game, and what we can do to break them all down.
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!
In this episode, the team look back over the weekend's Women's Super League action as Chelsea, Man United, Arsenal, and Man City all picked up three crucial points.
Jamie also talks through the NWSL permutations as playoffs loom, Tom bids farewell to some League of Ireland legends, and Beth wraps up another weekend of WSL 2 chaos.
You can find the team's work on social media:
Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky
Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky
Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky
Feature image from Chelsea via Instagram.
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!
In this episode, the team unpack matchday one of the UEFA Women's Champions League's new league phase.
You can find the team's work on social media:
Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky
Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky
Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky
Feature image from the UWCL via Instagram.
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!
In this episode, the team unpack yet another weekend of Women's Super League action as Chelsea share the spoils with Man United, and Man City see off Arsenal.
Jamie, Beth, and Tom also bring the lowdown from the WSL2, NWSL, and League of Ireland as things are heating up.
You can find the team's work on social media:
Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky
Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky
Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky
Feature image from Man City via Instagram.
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!
In this episode, the team unpack an eventful weekend of Women's Super League action as Arsenal drop points to Aston Villa, Chelsea thrash West Ham, and Manchester United win over lacklustre Liverpool.
Jamie, Beth, and Tom also give you all the updates you need from the WSL2, NWSL, and League of Ireland.
To round things off, a game of goalless is closer than ever!
You can find the team's work on social media:
Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky
Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky
Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky
Feature image from Aston Villa via Instagram.
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show.
In this episode, the team remember Matt Beard and Maddy Cusack, both gone far too soon. Their lasting impact on the game and on those around them will never be forgotten.
Joined by SportsBeat's Laura Howard, Jamie, Beth, and Tom provide all the updates from the WSL, WSL2, NWSL, and League of Ireland.
You can find the team's work on social media:
Laura Howard - @laura_hwd on X, @laurahoward on BlueSky
Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky
Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky
Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky
Feature image by Mariella Prew - @prewcaptures on Instagram.
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Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!
In this episode, the team look back on another weekend of Women's Super League action, unpacking all the drama including one very special comeback.
Jamie, Beth, and Tom also give you all the updates from the WSL2, NWSL, and League of Ireland.
You can find the team's work on social media:
Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky
Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky
Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky
Feature image from Sam Kerr via Instagram.
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!
In this episode, the team look back on an exciting first weekend of the Women's Super League 2025/26 season.
Jamie, Beth, and Tom also provide important updates on the WSL2, NWSL, and League of Ireland.
Of course, things wrap up with another round of goalless! Can Beth put an end to Jamie's winning streak?
You can find the team's work on social media:
Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky
Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky
Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky
Feature image from Ellie Carpenter via Instagram.
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!
In this episode, the team recap a busy summer of movement in the Women's Super League, and preview what is sure to be another eventful season.
Jamie, Beth, and Tom run through the signings of all 12 teams, and discuss what they expect from the campaign ahead.
You can find the team's work on social media:
Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky
Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky
Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky
Feature image from Olivia Smith via Instagram.
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!
In this episode, the team recap their Player of the Tournament, Game of the Tournament and more...
Jamie, Beth, Tom and Laura run through a historic night in Basel as the Lionesses brought football home... again.
You can find the team's work on social media:
Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky
Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky
Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky
Laura Howard - @laura_hwd on X and BlueSky
Feature image from Suzy Lycett @boodlepim on social media
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!
In this episode, with Jamie Spangher out in Switzerland, Tom Maher and Beth McCowen review the semi-finals of the UEFA Women's European Championship, and analyse what Sunday's final between the Lionesses and Spain might have in store.
Will the reigning European champions hold on to their title, or will the world champions finally stake their claim on the tournament?
You can find the team's work on social media:
Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky
Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky
Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky
Feature image from @weuro2025 on Instagram
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!
In this episode, with Jamie Spangher out in Switzerland, Tom Maher and Beth McCowen are joined by Craig Barter to review the quarter-final stage of the UEFA Women's European Championship, and analyse what the semi-finals might have in store.
We also get a special insight into Italy from Jamie, and of course, finish off with a round of goalless.
You can find the team's work on social media:
Craig Barter - @capt_music on Instagram
Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky
Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky
Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky
Feature image from @weuro2025 on Instagram
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!
In this episode, with Jamie Spangher out in Switzerland, Tom Maher and Beth McCowen are joined by Craig Barter to review matchday two of the UEFA Women's European Championship group stage, and analyse what matchday three has in store.
The team break down each group, and provide their insight ahead of what is sure to be an exciting final few days before the knockouts.
We also get insights from Dutch journalist Roos Schelen, and Arsenal Women extraordinaire Adam Salter.
You can find the team's work on social media:
Craig Barter - @capt_music on Instagram
Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky
Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky
Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky
Feature image from @weuro2025 on Instagram
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!
In this episode, with Jamie Spangher out in Switzerland, Tom Maher and Beth McCowen are joined by Emily Herbert to review matchday one of the UEFA Women's European Championship group stage.
The team break down each group one team at a time, and provide their predictions ahead of what is sure to be another exciting week.
We also get insights from Dutch journalist Roos Schelen, former Lioness Fara Williams, and Brighton's Nikita Parris.
You can find the team's work on social media:
Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky
Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky
Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!
In this episode, Jamie Spangher, Tom Maher, and Beth McCowen preview the UEFA Women's European Championship ahead of Wednesday's opening fixtures.
The team break down each group one team at a time, and provide their predictions ahead of what is sure to be an exciting summer in Switzerland.
You can find the team's work on social media:
Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky
Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky
Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!
On this episode, Jamie Spangher, Beth McCowen and Tom Maher decode England's recent international break as the Lionesses roared past Portugal before falling to Spain days later.
The team nit-pick Sarina Wiegman's 23-player Euro 2025 squad and speak on key absences following the information of Bright's withdrawal and Earps and Kirby's international retirement.
Two wins from two for Ireland and Australia, the latter of which have landed a new head coach in Joe Montemurro!
The U.S. Women's National Team were back to winning ways, as Emma Hayes continues to make her mark.
We decode recent controversies surrounding multi-club owner Michele Kang, and deep dive into the WSL2's decision to retain Sheffield United's place in the second division despite recent relegation.
You can find the team's work on social media:
Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky
Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky
Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky
In this special episode of The Halfway Line Women's Football Show, Beth McCowen is joined by Bournemouth Sports club captain Kitty Norman.
The centre-back shares her journey in football and how she juggles this alongside a career as a lifeboat helm for the RNLI.
Kitty is a true inspiration both on the football pitch, helping Bournemouth Sports to secure their status in the FA WNL next season, and off the pitch as she helps save lives at sea. For the past seven years, Kitty has worked for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution both in her profession and as a volunteer.
Kitty’s video is available to watch now on the Behind The Ball YouTube channel here.
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show, live from Wembley Stadium!
Jamie Spangher and Beth McCowen provide live commentary and analysis as the Lionesses fly past Portugal in a 6-0 victory under the arch.
Aggie Beever-Jones bagged a hat-trick in just 33 minutes, whilst goals from Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead and Chloe Kelly twisted the knife even further.
Tom Maher provides analysis elsewhere as Ireland pinch a late victory over Turkey.
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!
We take a look back at a historic weekend as Arsenal defeated Barcelona to claim the UEFA Women's Champions League.
Stick around for the end as Arsenal fans let us know what it means to be Champions of Europe.
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show.
On this bonus episode, Jamie Spangher, Beth McCowen and Tom Maher preview this Saturday's UEFA Women's Champions League Final between Arsenal and Barcelona in Lisbon.
The team break down their predicitions, provide analysis into the ones to watch, and try their best at answering the question on everyone's minds. Can Arsenal do it?
You can find the team's work on social media:
Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky
Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky
Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky
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