The White Shorts Podcast

Phoenix FC content creator Pri joins us to chat about why content should focus on the players personalities and stories, the importance of music in her craft, the sold out Wellington Phoenix semi-final, and why content is so important for the success of the team and club. You can find Pri's content on her website PRVisuals or her Instagram @prvisualsnz and Tiktok @studiopri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With an A-League record breaking transfer fee Macey Fraser is heading overseas to NWSL team Utah Royals. She takes us through the last 24 hours since the news went public, what the Phoenix fans mean to her, how she had to "drop her ego" this season, and what she hopes to achieve overseas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back for Season 3! Joining us for the the first ep is Football Ferns future legend Claudia Bunge, an absolute brickwall in the backline of the Ferns and all round great person. We chat all things A-League, Denmark, some hilarious FWWC stories, and what she hopes to see for the future of the game, the Ferns, and herself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post Game Debrief Finals Edition - We chat to captain Talisha Green about Auckland Uniteed's dream season taking home the National League and the Northern League trophies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post Game Debrief Finals Edition - We chat to Vice Captain of Southern United Hannah Mackay-Wright about their almost dream season, the love the girls have for each other in the squad, and why they are still so stoked with the silver medal & what it means for the region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SOUTHERN UNITED QUALIFY FOR THE GRAND FINAL!1We chat to Amy Simmers, goalkeeper for Southern United, on the journey to getting here, how SU were viewed as the underdogs, the hectic changes players are needing to make to their schedules to be able to travel to the stadium, and how the team is keeping cool before the big match up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaley Ward reflects on the tumultuous season Waterside Karori have had - winning the Central League, finishing top of the Wellington teams in National League, multiple coaching staff changes and some pits and peaks for the team themselves. Kaley also throws out her prediction for the grand final! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AUCKLAND UNITED QUALIFY FOR THE GRAND FINALWe chat to captian Talisha Green after their win against Wellington United and qualification for the National League Grand Final. We also chat through their 10 hour bus trip after flights were cancelled due to bad weather. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post Game Debrief - We chat to Captain Talisha Green about AU's run to the top of the table, what it means to have supporters parking up on the sidelines on game days, we give a nod to injured team captain Jess Philpot, and discuss how the team is feeling for the all to play for game this coming weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post Game Debrief - This week we sit down with Southern United striker Amy Hislop to discuss their incredible run to have a chance at qualifying for the Grand Final, the dramas of testing positive for COVID in the lead up to travel days, and how we are seeing the rewards of years of hard work down SOuth to build the team they have today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post Game Debrief - Canterbury Captain Lara Wall joins us to talk through their tense match up with Wellington United, going down 2-1 to the away side. Playing with 10 players after the Canterbury keeper was handed a red card in the second half, Lara chats about how it wasn't necessarily a bad thing, the team finding that extra gear to rally and come out of the second half with the only goal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post Game Debrief - We are joined by Kaley Ward to talk through Waterside's win over the Nix, how much it means to have their fans on the sidelines at games, the accessibility FIFA+ has provided to engage with the league, and how stunning it is that so many teams are competing for those top two places in the grand final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post Game Debrief - Join us as we chat to Suburbs Captain Nicole Mettam after their shock loss to Ellerslie. Mettam talks us through the match, how frustrating football can sometimes be, how the team is bouncing back and who Suburbs would *hypothetically* want to meet in the grand final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post Game Debrief - Charlotte Wilford Carroll joins us for a download of Suburbs' win against Wellington United. We chat through their huge fist half come-back, how the team is ensuring they keep a cool head going into their upcoming matches, and Charlotte tells us why she had to give a formal apology to the ref after the final whistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post Game Debrief - We are joined by leading Phoenix Reserves goalscrorer Ella McCann for a download of their game against Auckland United. Ella talks us through what motivated her to score goals, how she measures her success over the years, and how the Phoenix Development Programme has helped shaped her into the player she is today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post Game Debrief - We are joined by Talisha Green to chat through Auckland United's huge 6-1 win over the Wellington Phoenix Reserves. Green talks us through the difference in the two halves, five of their goals scored in the second half, the strong development pathway the club has for their young players, and how they are preparing for their table deciding match up against Western Springs this coming weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post Game Debrief - We are joined by Kendra Smith from Southern United to chat through their huge 3-0 win over Waterside Karori, keeping them in the race for the title. Kendra also talks us through her transfer from Auckland club West Coast Rangers, the 'Why' of the players and how they are using their 'Why' to keep them competing at the end of a long season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post Game Debrief - We are joined by Caelin Patterson to discuss the close loss WLG United had to Eastern Suburbs, how she has found playing for two different Wellington teams this year, and how she manages her own mentality on the field and has learnt that making mistakes is okay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post Game Debrief - We are joined by Lara Wall to discuss Canterbury's loss to Western Springs over the weekend. Lara talks us through the team's 'Why', knowing they're not making the finals but still playing to make themselves, the fans, and each other proud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post Game Debrief - Ellie Kabayama joins us for a debrief of Wellington United's loss to Western Springs. A repeat of the 2023 Kate Sheppard final - where Springs took the win 2-1 - this game was always going to be a tough match up, Ellie proving this by running to the sideline at one point with blood pouring down her arm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.