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Starting with a recount of their first Multiview experience of the season, Charli and Matt round up the action from week 14 in the WSL, before spending most of the time legislating just what happened to Chelsea at the Etihad, and where they go from here. They then remember just in time to briefly discuss Arsenal winning the inaugural FIFA Champions Cup (sorry guys). 

Charli and Matt discuss Arsenal's statement defeat of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge - is Bompastor right, is the title race gone, or is she playing Hayes-style mind games? They also discuss the situation with the bottom 4 - who's smelt the danger, and who needs to wake up? 

The WSL is back, and there are three big discussion points on the docket for the team this week:  - Why are Arsenal stalling? - Can Spurs really challenge for top 3? - How worried should we be about West Ham?

The team are back! Ringing in a new year with a catch-up on some of the developments over the winter break. Matt and Charli discuss the two manager departures and their replacements, the latest in the transfer window, and what the heck the NWSL are up to with their new high-impact player rule. 

After having their own international break in Lanzarote, Charli and Matt return to discuss where each WSL team needs to recruit in January, and make both realistic and outlandish suggestions as to which players might go where. 

This week Matt's back and him and Charli get into the state of the WSL title race. What's going on with Chelsea? Have City got what it takes this time? They also discuss whether Manchester United are struggling to juggle the league and the UWCL, and what is going on with Arsenal's latest dip in form. 

Charli's flying solo this weekend, giving you a rundown of the events of the WSL, including a very brief reflection on the controversial Arsenal vs Chelsea game. She then answers some of your questions, getting into VAR, World Cup Qualifiers and an update on the WSL2. 

This week Charli and Matt quickly discuss the Earps drama, before diving into what was promised would be a brief round-up of this week's events in the WSL but didn't turn out to be. Matt gives us a low-down on the NWSL playoffs, and Charli spotlights Real Sociedad's historic win over Barcelona in Liga F- the first time they've failed to score a goal in the league since 2020. 

Charli and Matt unpack the October international break with a quick recap on the goings-on around the globe, then a slightly deeper dive into England's window, their performances against Brazil and Australia, and key talking points. What did we learn about how the defensive line is shaping up? Is there a conundrum surrounding the starting number 9 spot? 

Charli and Matt tackle a grab-bag of topics as they review the first couple of weeks of the UWCL. How are the English teams getting on? What's going on with VAR and officiating? Should we be concerned about the serious injuries mounting up? What is wrong with PSG? Plus, Matt offers his expertise on his niche specialist subject: rupturing your PCL.

With the WSL season well underway, Charli and Matt do one of their favourite midseason activities - picking a player from each team who's performing well but perhaps flying under the radar slightly. Settle in and learn about all the players who are quietly making their teams tick. 

Charli and Matt reflect on the events of WSL Game Week 5 and what it taught us about the teams. Did we learn more about United or Chelsea? Why are Everton a bit baffling? Can stats help us get to the bottom of The ReSpursGence, and West Ham's meltdown?

This week Charli and Matt assess the current state of the Traditional Top 4 (with the caveat Spurs are currently Top 4 - you go Spurs!). Will Arsenal's dropped points prove too costly? Can United challenge with their lack of depth? How will City fare? Can anyone, anywhere, stop Chelsea?

This week the team start off by taking a moment to pay tribute to Matt Beard, who passed away on Saturday at 47 years old. "Beardy" was and always will be an icon and true champion of the women's game, but more than anything was known for his kindness and compassion off the pitch. It's been touching and emotional to read, see and hear all the tributes coming in from across the football community. He'll be missed, and thoughts go to his family, friends and loved ones. Hopefully Charli and Matt can then lift your spirits a little by highlighting some top performances from this weekend's games with a lesser-spotted WAS Team of the Week.

This week Charli and Matt discuss what they've learned about changing team dynamics and key player roles after the first couple of games in the WSL. What is going on at Liverpool? How will Tandberg galvanise Spurs? What does Hasegawa's more advanced role mean for City? Also, Matt picks a surprising key player for the newly promoted London City Lionesses.