# The Lionesses hit 500 matches, trailblazing Marie-Louise Eta and the Champions League semi-finals!

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Podcast: [Upfront - A Women's Football Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/upfront-a-women-s-football-podcast-58907)
Published: 2026-04-21T12:35:19+00:00
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It may have been a “claggy” pitch in Iceland, and it may not have been a classic England performance, but a win is a win! And in the Lionesses’ 500th game, no less. Make no mistake, though, the Dóttirs are a force to be reckoned with. Chloe and Rachel also speak to journalist and German football expert Kit Holden about Union Berlin’s groundbreaking appointment of Marie-Louise Eta as the head coach of their men's side. Finally, it’s nearly Champions League semi-final time. Four massive teams, three former winners. This should be good. Follow us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube ! Email us show@upfrontpod.com . For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble . **Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!** Upfront is your definitive women's football podcast, covering the WSL, the Lionesses, and beyond. Subscribe for new podcasts every Tuesday throughout the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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