BBC Women's Football Weekly Hits the Road with Arsenal Special
Short overview
BBC Women's Football Weekly kicks off a new roadshow series at Arsenal's training centre, featuring interviews with new signings Georgia Stanway and Ona Batlle, defenders Lotte Wubben-Moy and Steph Catley, and head coach Renée Slegers ahead of the 2026/27 WSL season.
BBC Women's Football Weekly is taking its podcast on the road, visiting clubs across the country in the build-up to the 2026/27 Women's Super League season. The first stop on the tour was Arsenal's training centre in London Colney, where host Ben Haines assembled a dream five-a-side lineup for a special episode.
The episode, available for over a year, features exclusive interviews with two of Arsenal's new recruits: England midfielder Georgia Stanway and Spanish full-back Ona Batlle. Stanway, who joined from Bayern Munich, discusses her first-day nerves, adapting to life in London, and how she developed during her time in Germany. Batlle, arriving from Barcelona, reflects on her growth at the Catalan club, building new connections at Arsenal, and the challenge of returning to the WSL.
Defensive Leaders Share Insights
Two of Arsenal's defensive leaders also joined the conversation. Lotte Wubben-Moy spoke about her summer break, her personal evolution, and the people she brings along on her journey. Steph Catley opened up about setting standards, club values, and how Arsenal feels like home despite being on the other side of the world.
Head Coach on Ambitions
Head coach Renée Slegers sat down with Haines to discuss the club's early transfer business, her motivational team talks, and Arsenal's bold ambitions for the upcoming season. The episode includes timecodes for each segment, allowing listeners to jump directly to their preferred interviews.
The roadshow series promises to bring fans closer to clubs and players as the WSL season approaches, with more stops expected in the coming months.
More on these topics
Sydney Leroux: From U-20 Star to World Cup Champion
Sydney Leroux made history at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Chile 2008, winning the Golden Ball and Golden Boot. She later helped the USA claim Olympic gold in 2012 and the Women's World Cup in 2015, cementing her legacy.
Euro Leagues: Alvarez to Arsenal? Plus Muslić on Schalke's Return
In the latest Euro Leagues podcast, experts discuss Julian Alvarez's potential move to Arsenal, Jamal Musiala's health concerns, and Schalke's Bundesliga return with coach Miron Muslić. The panel also assesses Bayern's squad and domestic challengers.
Uefa set to drop Fifa boycott threat after assurances
Uefa is expected to lift its threat of boycotting Fifa competitions after receiving assurances that plans to sell World Cup stakes to private investors will not be revived. The decision, to be discussed at Thursday's executive committee meeting, would allow the Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland to proceed.
From Taekwondo to Record Transfer: Olivia Smith's Rise
Olivia Smith became the first £1m women's footballer when Arsenal signed her from Liverpool. Her journey includes taekwondo, gymnastics, and a father who tracked her goals. Now 22, she reflects on the sacrifices that shaped her career.