Rachel Brown-Finnis
Retired England international goalkeeper with over 80 caps
- Former clubs: Liverpool Women and Everton Women
- Team GB for London 2012 Olympic squad
- Pundit – BBC’s Football Focus, BBC’S Women’s Football Show and BT Sport Score
- BBC Sport co-commentator
- Weekly Columnist for The Guardian during the 2019/2020 WSL season
Full Profile
Rachel Brown-Finnis: Former England Goalkeeper, Football Broadcaster & Leadership Speaker
An inspirational presence on and off the pitch, Rachel Brown-Finnis blends elite sporting achievement with unparalleled media expertise. With over 80 England caps and club experience at Liverpool and Everton, Rachel’s journey has equipped her with deep insights into peak performance, mental resilience, teamwork, and gender equality.
Since making her England debut at just 16, Rachel has been a trailblazer in women’s football, breaking barriers as one of the FA’s first centrally contracted female players and representing Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics. She earned a Sports Science degree at the University of Pittsburgh while setting records as a collegiate goalkeeper, and continues to champion personal growth and discipline through her engaging stories.
After retiring in 2015, Rachel has become one of Britain’s most respected football pundits and co-commentators, lending her analytical eye to major events on BBC, TNT Sport, and BT Sport. She is a published columnist, lead commentator for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, and a high-visibility voice for women’s sport from grassroots to elite levels.
Rachel’s keynote and workshop topics offer practical lessons in:
- Building resilient and inclusive team cultures
- Overcoming adversity and embracing change
- Navigating high-pressure environments
- Leadership and allyship in male-dominated sectors
- Mental health in professional and personal contexts
- The evolution of women’s football and breaking glass ceilings