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Chelsea Knock Arsenal’s Socks Off, and NWSL Is Back With a Bang
Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker discuss Chelsea’s dominant 3-1 win over Arsenal and an entertaining first weekend of the NWSL season
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Chelsea-Arsenal Preview, UWCL and NWSL Return
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to look ahead at a big week in football
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Tottenham Beats Man City, Liverpool’s Missed Opportunity, and the Emma Hayes Era Begins
Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Jessy Parker-Humphreys talk about what’s gone awry for Manchester City following their loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup
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Discussing the ‘Copa 71’ Documentary
Flo, Jessy, and Becky also hear from the film’s directors, Rachel Ramsay and James Erskine
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NLD and the Title Race
Who’s got the best run-in and who can go the distance? Plus, what’s happened to Manchester United?
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Bonmati Blossoms, Paris Beckons and an NLD Preview
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss another impressive friendly victory for England and Spain’s Nations League’s success
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Laid-Back Lionesses and the Nations League
Flo, Gilly, and Jessy also talk WSL managers and club nights
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City in the Driver’s Seat and Arsenal Back in the Race
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through two huge games in the WSL that both had title-race ramifications. Plus Liverpool’s progress, yellow cards, and the international break.
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Valentine’s Day Special
Flo, Gilly, Kate and Becky share some listener love stories and dish out some much-needed romantic advice
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Keating’s Time to Shine as City Send Arsenal Out of the FA Cup
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through the fifth-round games in the Women’s FA Cup, including Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester City
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‘Counter Pressed’ Meets ‘Big Kick Energy’
Maisie Adam and Suzi Ruffell join for a Conti Cup chaos check-in before they move on to a deep dive on the life and times of ‘Big Kick Energy’
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West Ham’s Shocking Win Over Arsenal, the Sacking of Melissa Phillips, and Jonathan Morgan Out at Sheffield United
Flo, Becky, Jessy, and Kate discuss whether Phillips’s sacking was the right move and where Brighton goes next
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UWCL and Transfer Deadline Day Round-Up
Flo, Gilly and Jessy discuss the last round of group games in the UEFA Women’s Champions League and the last day of the January transfer window
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The Away End at Glastonbury
The ‘Counter Pressed’ crew also discuss Liverpool-Arsenal, Manchester City’s blistering run of form, more Marc Skinner quotes, and a NewCo CEO interview
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Mark Parsons on Everything
Former Netherlands and NWSL head coach Mark Parsons talks to us about the UWCL, his time in international management, the challenges of the WSL and NWSL, and what is going to happen at Chelsea
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Unstoppable Lauren James, West Ham–Spurs Hit by Storm Isha, and Love for Sam Mewis
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss Lauren James at Stamford Bridge and rocky times for Manchester United. Storm Isha takes West Ham–Spurs by storm, and lots of love for Sam Mewis amid announcing retirement.
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WSL Draft Special
The gang take turns to select 11 current WSL players that will make up their dream team and then battle it out for the best lineup
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New Year Catch-Up and the Women’s FA Cup
The crew reveal news of an exciting live show at Stamford Bridge and dive into the Women’s FA Cup fourth round and Chelsea’s head coach recruitment
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The ‘Counter Pressed’ Midseason Review and Awards
Flo, Kate, and Jessy take stock of the title race and the relegation battle before giving out a few special midseason awards for some ‘Counter Pressed’ favorites
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The 2023 Counter Pressed Christmas Quiz
Amid fierce battle, the Counter Pressed crew recap some of the biggest moments from 2023, with lots of silliness and a little bit of chaos thrown in for good measure
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Spurs Make NLD History as United Drop Behind the Title Pack
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to dissect a WSL weekend that saw a first win for Spurs in the North London derby and a famous three points for Liverpool at Manchester United
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‘Under Pressure,’ the USWNT Doc, Reviewed
Team USA’s Alyssa Thompson and the documentary’s director, Rebecca Gitlitz, also join to talk the new Netflix documentary
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Women’s FA Cup Draw
Plus, some love to Mary Earps and her BBC Sports Personality nomination
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Arsenal’s Emirates Moment and a Title Race Vibe Check
Flo, Jessy and Becky talk Arsenal’s massive win over Chelsea and vibe check the title race and relegation battle
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Nations League Recap, NewCo and Arsenal-Chelsea Preview
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to recap the dramatic end to England’s UEFA Nations League and Olympic campaign
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England’s Nations League Comeback and Other International Break Drama
Flo, Kate and Jessy also break down big defeats for Sweden and Spain and a European club competition reboot
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City Punish Spurs, West Ham Look Worrying, and Mead Is Back for England
Plus, the crew looks ahead to England’s pivotal games in the Nations League and some squad changes
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CP Book Club: Meryl Wilsner, ‘Cleat Cute’
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the women’s football romantic and erotic novel ‘Cleat Cute’ by Meryl Wilsner
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Manchester City Spoil the Party at Old Trafford and the Return of Ticket Discourse
Flo, Becky and Jessy also chat about away fans and ticket sales and "big stadiums"
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Refereeing Disaster Class and the Rise of the Hipster Teams
Flo, Kate, and Becky run through all the drama from the first round of group games in the UEFA Champions League
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The Dream NWSL Finale and a City Slipup
Flo, Kate, and Jessy discuss Gotham’s victory over Reign in the NWSL Championship
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UWCL Preview and the NWSL Championship Game
Flo, Jessy and Becky preview the return of the UEFA Women’s Champions League and look ahead to the NWSL Championship game