N17 Women - A Spurs Women Podcast

Spurs Women lost the first main stadium game of the season 1-2 to Arsenal, but bounced back in the Subway Players Cup with a dominant 6-1 away win at WSL2 side Bristol City.

We chat:

• Lineup adjustments
• Tinka's header
• Clinical Stanway shot
• Alice's heartbreaking ACL
• Controversial handball call
• Olivia's not-very-cryptic Insta
• More rotation in the cup
• Shekiera's hat trick
• Our old friend Esther Morgan
• Fringe players stepping up
• Jess returns—at RB?!

and more.

Plus: We assess our Players Cup progress at the halfway point, celebrate Amanda Nildén's contract extension, and preview the next WSL match at Birmingham City

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Spurs Women conceded six goals for the second week in a row in a 6-2 loss at Chelsea in the WSL.

We chat:

• Lineup changes
• Inevitable Lauren James
• Tilly's (first?) header goal
• A flurry of concessions
• Lenna's return
• Siggy scores
• Martin's game management
• Lize's starter status

and more.

Plus: We take a quick look around the rest of the WSL results and preview this weekend's NLD at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Spurs Women suffered a heavy loss to London City Lionesses in the first big test of the season. In this cathartic episode, we tried to process our disappointment and figure out what went wrong.

We chat:

• Early goal concession
• LCL's attacking firepower
• 0-3 HT stress
• Martin's substitutions
• Victoria's consolation goal
• Lize's tough day
• Attendance woes

and more.

Plus: We preview the next game after the international break (away at Chelsea) and celebrate some award wins.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Spurs Women continued to dominate in the WSL but squeaked out a narrow win in the Subway Players Cup with another (slightly less) rotated lineup.

We chat:

• Another brace for Victoria
• Caitlin's ghost goal & first Spurs goal
• Tinka finally off the mark
• Olivia's cup game winner
• Dodging a penalty

and more.

Plus, we preview the final WSL game before the international break: a highly anticipated (and nerve-wracking!) derby against London City Lionesses.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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There's been so much happening since our last recording. This week we cover Spurs' crazy 7-0 victory over Palace in the WSL and goalless draw with West Ham in the Subway Players Cup. We chat:

• Oli's hat-trick
• Goals and more goals
• Player rotation
• Penalty frustrations

And we briefly look ahead to next week's two games.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Spurs Women dropped points on the road, but at least improved on last season's result at Liverpool and remain unbeaten to start the WSL season.

We chat:

• Unchanged lineup

• Liverpool's press

• Tinka's injury

• Signe scoring again (sort of)

• Aerial issues

• Delayed substitutions

& more

Plus, we discuss another dramatic weekend of results across the league and preview two upcoming games: Crystal Palace in the WSL and a West Ham rematch midweek in the Subway Players Cup.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Spurs Women kicked off the new WSL season with a decisive derby win, a 3-1 victory over West Ham United!

We chat:

• Starting XI and strong bench

• Signe strikes first

• Kirsty's debut double

• Late goal concession

& more

Plus, we discuss the tall task ahead for the soon-to-be-announced Women's Growth Director, celebrate the new legacy number initiative and Jhanaie Pierre's first pro contract, take a look around the WSL on opening weekend, and preview the next league match against Liverpool.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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The 2026/27 WSL season is nearly here, so N17 Women is ramping back up with a pre-season pod.

We chat:

• Outgoings and incomings

• Fixture schedule

• Revamped Players Cup

• Friendly takeaways

& more

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Spurs Women ended the season in 5th, with our best ever WSL points, and Spurs Men have not been relegated!

Lots to be relieved and happy about.

We cover the mountain of news that has piled up since our last episode.

• The final game
• Goals from both of the best players in the world
• Quickfire season review
• An early new signing

and more!

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Spurs Women held out for a win over London City Lionesses in the final home match of the season.

We chat:

• Farewell to Beth
• Andy Rogers' surprising exit
• LCL errors leading to Spurs goals
• Concern for Ella
• Is LCL a budding rivalry?

Plus, we take a look at this season's home attendance woes and brainstorm some ideas for Spurs Women's marketing department. Then, we preview the final game of the season, away at Brighton.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Spurs Women closed out the slate of fixtures at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a scoreless draw against Manchester United, with one final home game left at Brisbane Road. There was also a lot of news to cover this week, although we recorded the day before the shocking announcement of Beth England's departure from the club this summer. We'll be discussing that decision in the next episode, plus any other transfers or contract updates that come up in the meantime.

We chat:

• International break roundup
• Ella's first post-ACL start
• Dominant performance, no goals
• Young strikers developing

Plus, we discuss the announced departures of several players, Spurs' participation in the upcoming WSL edition of the World Sevens tournament, and a new goalkeeping coach from Martin Ho's United days. Then, we preview the penultimate match of the WSL campaign against London City Lionesses.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Spurs Women have exited the FA Cup at the quarter-final stage after a 2-1 loss at Chelsea.

We chat:

• A surprise CB
• Inevitable Sam Kerr
• Another Eveliina FK
• Wrong subs at 1-1
• "Wonder goals" or not

Plus, we discuss some upcoming contract decisions and preview our last match of the season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against Manchester United.

We may be back later in the international break for a bonus episode discussing the effect of Spurs Men's relegation-threatened season could have on Spurs Women, plus any other news that pops up between now and then.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Lots of Spurs Women news to get into on and off the field.

Off the field we reflect on new contracts for Olivia, Tilly & Martin, and briefly cover things elsewhere in the club.

On the field we talk about a second 5-2 loss in two weeks. This time it was the NLD at the Emirates, which saw Spurs succumbing to a Russo hattrick in the first half. We talk:

• Defensive mistakes
• Subs changing things
• Beth scoring

Plus, we preview our FA Cup game against Chelsea at Kingsmeadow.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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It was another hat trick for Bunny Shaw and another Manchester City win—but at least we scored a couple of goals this time.

We chat:

• Centerback surprise
• Poor defending pre-Bunny
• Olivia's counterattacking equalizer
• Winning the second half
• Martin's game management
• Beth's team goal

Plus, we discuss Clare's injury, preview the upcoming NLD, and react to the Asian Cup final.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Spurs Women returned from the international break (minus the players at the Asian Cup) to play out a 1-2 loss to Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

We discuss:

• Enforced lineup changes
• Issues with Everton's pace
• Momiki's early goal
• Triple substitution
• Signe on the scoresheet
• Gabarro + Gago goal
• Lenna's first start

Plus, we round up highlights from the international break and club news, then preview the upcoming match against Manchester City.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Spurs Women knocked out London City Lionesses from the FA Cup after a thrilling penalty shootout!

We discuss:

• Molly starting (as captain!)
• Tilly's scrappy opener
• Back-to-back goals from LCL
• Saved by the handball
• Another Lize PK + save
• Tinka's leap into the stands

Plus, we touch on our quarter-final draw (Chelsea away) and prepare for the international break.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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We got together to celebrate Spurs' 7-3 demolition of Aston Villa.

We cover:

• Goals, goals and more goals
• Why two left-backs are better than one
• The return of the knee slide
• Tinka's Spurs love
• Ongoing defensive glitches

Plus, we look ahead to our FA Cup match against London City Lionesses

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Spurs Women fell 0-2 to Chelsea in the first of three WSL matches at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season.

We discuss:

• Lineup changes
• Hanna's WSL debut
• Chances not taken
• Assessing the gap
• THS atmosphere
• Special guests

Plus, we look at other results around the league, celebrate Eveliina's contract extension, and preview the Aston Villa away match.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Spurs Women came back after conceding an early goal to beat West Ham United 1-2.

We discuss:

• A slippery goal concession
• Improvements from last game
• Tilly ends her goal drought
• A classic Olivia screamer
• Red card for Drew

Plus, we wrap up the final transfer window moves and answer a listener question about Spurs' squad strength vs competitors, then preview the Chelsea match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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Spurs Women suffered their first loss of 2026, conceding two goals at the death for a 2-0 result at Liverpool.

We discuss:

• Muddled midfield
• Lack of width in the attack
• Ineffective substitutions
• Holes in the squad
• Late goal concessions

Plus:

• League table check-in
• West Ham preview
• Low ticket sales for THS vs Chelsea

Note: Caroline had to switch to recording from her phone midway through because of WiFi issues, apologies for the poor sound quality!

You can find the N17 Women team on Twitter & Bluesky and writing or talking about Spurs in other places:

• Abbie posts @abbierosemeow.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Cartilage Free Captain
• Caroline posts @cgstefko.bsky.social and writes about both Spurs teams at Spurs Across the Pond
• Rachel tweets @spurswomenblog & posts @spurswomenblog.bsky.social and writes about Spurs Women at Spurs Women Blog & The Cutback
• Sian tweets @sian_wallis & posts @sian-wallis.bsky.social and talks about all things Spurs at Proud Lilywhites

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