Full Time: A show about women's soccer

Just as the NWSL was flirting with predictability, Week 6 delivered one of the most entertaining and dramatic weekends in the league's recent memory. On this week's Full Time Review, Theo Lloyd-Hughes and Melanie Anzidei break down what was behind the extraordinary comebacks in Week 6 of the NWSL, as well as what is helping to organically evolve the rivalry between the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC. PLUS: A historic Sunday of UEFA Women's Champions League semifinal action. How did Arsenal pull off a shock in France? Why is Barcelona still so far ahead of Chelsea?The Athletic's Megan Feringa and Charlotte Harpur joined the podcast live from Stamford Bridge to share their thoughts and analysis. _______________Articles mentioned on the show: Arsenal reach first Women’s Champions League final since 2007 after win over LyonChelsea 1 Barcelona 4 (2-8 agg): Quadruple hopes end, system change disaster, Barcelona irrepressibleNWSL teams are embracing tension, new and old: ‘People love a good sports rivalry’NWSL requested permission to start a new second division. What does it mean for women’s soccer?_______________HOST: Theo Lloyd-HughesGUEST: Melanie Anzidei, Charlotte Harpur, Megan FeringaPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠[email protected]⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠here⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Full Time Focus, host Jilian Sakovits sits down with North Carolina Courage head coach Sean Nahas. The two talk candidly about the Courage's challenging start to the season and the importance of trusting the process, especially when things aren't going your way. Nahas opens up about how the Courage can get the best out of Jaedyn Shaw, why he's taking a break from social media, and his deep admiration for Pep Guardiola. PLUS: Later on, Amelia Lopez, of the Our Futbol podcast, joins the show to help shine a light on the LigaMX Femenil playoffs, which began this week. Who are the players and storylines that you need to know? And which teams are primed to win the 2025 Clausura title? _______________Mentioned on the show: Olympic gold medalist Lauren Holiday joins North Carolina Courage NWSL team ownership groupUSWNT midfielder Jaedyn Shaw reflects on trade to Courage: ‘I just wanted to be playing a certain style’_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Sean Nahas, Amelia LopezPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NWSL has always prided itself on chaos. A league where anyone can beat anyone. But five weeks into the 2025 season, things are looking awfully similar to 2024. Four teams (Kansas City Current, Orlando Pride, Washington Spirit, and NJ/NY Gotham FC) are breaking away at the top of the standings, sweeping the other 10 teams in their path. This week, Full Time hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan discuss whether the NWSL is losing its chaos. What has happened to the parity in the league? Should fans, broadcasters or the league itself be concerned? And, what are these four elite teams doing so right to blaze ahead? The Athletic's staff writer Jeff Rueter, also joins the debate to help analyze the past, present, and future of the NWSL's competitive balance. _______________Articles mentioned on the show: USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps says salary cap issue to blame for NWSL departuresState of the League: Before the NWSL can take on the world, it must find its place in the U.S.Depleted Spirit defeats reigning NWSL champion despite Trinity Rodman’s absencePut the Washington Spirit in bubble wrap. Plus, NWSL’s coaching pipeline problem_______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUESTS: Jeff RueterPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Orlando Pride looked unbeatable through four weeks of the NWSL. Then, a depleted Washington Spirit, missing 11 players including Trinity Rodman, came along. On this week's Full Time Review, host Jillian Sakovits discusses how the Spirit pulled off the biggest result of the 2025 season so far, as well as the other top stories from the NWSL weekend. PLUS: The Athletic's Laia Cervello also joins the podcast to report on the UEFA Women's Champions League semifinal first legs, where Barcelona humbled Chelsea._______________Articles mentioned on the show: Trinity Rodman stepping away from Washington Spirit to address back issuesDepleted Spirit defeats reigning NWSL champion despite Trinity Rodman’s absenceUSWNT’s Trinity Rodman: ‘I don’t know if my back will ever be 100 percent’Barcelona punish Chelsea to take three-goal lead in Women’s Champions League semi-finalArsenal endure their reminder of Lyon’s pedigree but still go to France with hopeArsenal edged out by Lyon in first leg of Women’s Champions League semi-final_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Laia CervelloPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angel City FC has hired a new head coach. On June 1, Alexander Straus will leave Bayern Munich for Los Angeles and the NWSL.But what was it about Straus that got him the job? What was ACFC's search and interview process like? How will the coach and the club match their visions? On this week's Full Time Focus, host Tamerra Griffin discusses the Straus hire fresh from a press conference with ACFC sporting director Mark Parsons and club president Julie Uhrman.Later on, Talia Barrington joins the show to take the listener inside the launch of Canada's Northern Super League. Then, Andre Carlisle hops on to give insight into the mindset of the Washington Spirit ahead of its marquee match against the Orlando Pride this weekend — a rematch of the 2024 NWSL Championship final. PLUS: Tamerra and Producer Theo preview the upcoming UEFA Women's Champions League semifinal first legs that will see Arsenal host Lyon and Barcelona welcome Chelsea. _______________Mentioned on the show: Alexander Straus to become Angel City head coach in JuneInside Canada’s Northern Super League: A new soccer competition created by players for playersThorns forward Deyna Castellanos unable to join team abroad due to potential travel ban_______________HOST: Tamerra GriffinGUESTS: Talia Barrington, Andre CarlislePRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NWSL is coveting new eyeballs and growth. But, after an announcement that the league would be establishing a "league supporter's group" as a sponsorship collaboration with an energy drink named Unwell, many are wondering if the NWSL actually understands soccer fans. This week, Full Time hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan discuss tension in the relationship between the league and its supporters. With the help of voices from four different NWSL supporter's groups from across the country, Tamerra and Meg unpack what values are most important to key community stakeholders and where the NWSL might well be falling short._______________Articles mentioned on the show: Full Time Newsletter: Feeling ‘Unwell’ about a brand activationFan who used hateful language toward Barba Banda banned by Gotham FCNWSL missed a chance to help Barbra Banda amid bad-faith attacks. More are inevitableState of the League: Before the NWSL can take on the world, it must find its place in the U.S._______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUESTS: Jaimie Calderon, Tina Ettlin, Douglas Reyes-Ceron, Kirsten RossPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 385 days, Midge Purce is back. On Sunday, the USWNT forward made her NWSL return from an ACL injury.But what does Purce's return mean for Gotham FC? A club On this week's Full Time Review, staff writer at The Athletic Asli Pelit hosts a discussion of the weekend's NWSL action. Starting with the scene in New Jersey to witness Purce's comeback and Gotham's first win, then moving to the continued perfection of Orlando Pride and KC Current at the top of the standings and signs of life for the Chicago Stars. PLUS: Megan Feringa hops on the pod to give her verdict on the English women's FA Cup semifinals, Olivia Smith's determination, and another Phallon Tullis-Joyce masterclass. _______________Articles mentioned on the show: Gotham FC forward Midge Purce returns to the field a year after ACL injuryAlanna Kennedy, toughest player in women’s soccer?_______________HOST: Asli PelitGUEST: Megan FeringaPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women's sports may be booming, but establishing a bright future might rely on understanding the past. On this week's Full Time Focus, host Jilian Sakovits is joined by Meg Linehan, who last week sat down for a one-on-one interview with sports icon Billie Jean King in Los Angeles to talk all things women's sports. With clips from that conversation interspersed, Meg talks about how BJK emphasized the importance of knowing your history, investment, and the need for women's sports to progress even faster. PLUS: Jilian and Producer Theo give their women's FA Cup semifinal predictions and look ahead to Week 4 of the NWSL._______________Mentioned on the show: Emma Hayes is putting her USWNT players in the frying pan. Who can handle the heat?Michele Kang on $25 million U.S. Soccer investment: ‘It’s a very critical moment for all of us’Who is Emma Hayes building the USWNT around?_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The USWNT's April window is over. A California double-header against Brazil resulted in one win and one defeat.So, what have we learned from these two matches? As Emma Hayes continues her year of discovery, who is at the core of her roster? Who is she building the future USWNT around? This week, Full Time hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan are joined by The Athletic's Jeff Rueter to analyze the USA's two performances against Brazil while also trying to answer some big questions about the present and future of this roster. _______________Articles mentioned on the show: Emma Hayes is putting her USWNT players in the frying pan. Who can handle the heat?USWNT forward Alyssa Thompson’s resurgence on the field is a lesson in resilienceWashington Spirit owner Michele Kang invests $25 million in U.S. Soccer for women’s soccer developmentMichele Kang on $25 million U.S. Soccer investment: ‘It’s a very critical moment for all of us’Trinity Rodman scores in first game back with USWNT, helping defeat Brazil 2-0USWNT no longer has a goalkeeping succession plan, leaving opportunity in net wide open_______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUEST: Jeff RueterPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Full Time Review, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by staff writer at The Athletic Tamerra Griffin to discuss the USWNT's 2-0 win over Brazil at SoFi Stadium. How did SoFi Stadium handle its first-ever women's sports event? How important was Trinity Rodman on her return? Did Los Angeles local Alyssa Thompson have her best international performance yet? Ahead of the second friendly with Brazil on Tuesday in San Jose, Tamerra also ponders what USWNT head coach Emma Hayes still needs to see from her developmental squad.PLUS: Jillian and Producer Theo round up some eye-catching results from around the world of international soccer. From an eclectic friendly in Kansas City to a surprise intercontinental result in Osaka. _______________Articles referenced on the show: Trinity Rodman scores in first game back with USWNT, helping defeat Brazil 2-0USWNT no longer has a goalkeeping succession plan, leaving opportunity in net wide openUSWNT forward Alyssa Thompson’s resurgence on the field is a lesson in resilience_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Tamerra GriffinPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The USA is all but confirmed to co-host the 2031 Women's World Cup. The news is not official just yet but comes after FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in an address that the Americans were part of a lone bid for 2031, while the UK was the sole bidder for 2035. On this week's Full Time Focus, host Jilian Sakovits and the newest member of The Athletic's global women's soccer team, Asli Pelit Basker, react to the news, break down the procedure that remains to ratify the decision while also unpacking what FIFA, U.S. Soccer, and Concacaf need to overcome.PLUS: Charlotte Harpur joins the show to analyze Manchester United's decision to extend the contract of head coach Marc Skinner.Jilian and Producer Theo touch on more NWSL news and what they're looking out for when the USWNT faces Brazil this weekend. _______________Articles from the show: FIFA confirms U.S.-Mexico, UK as sole bidders for 2031, 2035 Women’s World CupsFor 2026 World Cup traveling fans, U.S. visa policy, wait times present roadblocksWomen’s World Cup: Why U.S./Mexico pivoted from 2027 to ‘record-breaking’ bid for 2031Zambia withdraws four NWSL players from matches in China over United States ‘travel measures’Fan who used hateful language toward Barba Banda banned by Gotham FCViral goal puts Gerard Pique’s women’s soccer league in the spotlightManchester United head coach Marc Skinner signs new two-year contractPodcast episodes mentioned on the show:Lily Yohannes: How the teenage USWNT star is meeting the momentUSWNT roster breakdown and strategy for Brazil friendlies_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Asli Pelit Basker, Charlotte HarpurPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ajax and USWNT midfielder Lily Yohannes joins the Full Time podcast for a special interview this week. The teenager talks about her extraordinary rise, her focus on living in the moment, her relationship with Emma Hayes, her life in Amsterdam, and her experience developing in the European academy system. Hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan also share their reflections on watching Yohannes emerge and how the upcoming Brazil friendlies are yet another spotlight for her to step into.Plus, Tamerra talks about her exciting new announcement at The Athletic's global women's soccer team grows. _______________Articles mentioned on the show: Who is Lily Yohannes? The 16-year-old USWNT goal-scorer breaking through at AjaxPreviewing USWNT’s gold medal rematch. Plus, meet our new writers!Lily Yohannes picks USWNT over Netherlands: What Ajax teen’s decision means for Emma Hayes’ squad_______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUEST: Lily YohannesPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another NWSL weekend, another win for the Orlando Pride and the Kansas City Current. But which team is leading the way? On this week's Full Time Review, host Jillian Sakovits debates which of the league's perfect two frontrunners looks more impressive heading into the international break. Jillian also has a look back on the weekend's action. From Tierna Davidson's cruel knee injury to Trinity Rodman's ongoing back issues and a whip-around Europe to check in on the U.S. women's national team players. abroad. PLUS: What did we learn from Ashely Hatch and Temwa Chawinga's creative and amusing goal celebrations? _______________Articles referenced on the show: Gotham FC defender Tierna Davidson leaves match after non-contact leg injuryTrinity Rodman returns to the USWNT, Emma Hayes continues to work around notable absences_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recently elected as the new President of the NWSL Players Association, Kansas City Current forward Haley Hopkins joins Full Time Focus to talk about her vision for the role.Also on the podcast, host Jillian Sakovitz gets you ready for Week 3 in the NWSL by looking back on the historic rivalry between the Portland Thorns and the North Carolina Courage. Meg Linehan stops by to talk about Boston Legacy FC and the NWSL's investigation into alleged abusive comments made by a fan at Barbra Banda during a match in New Jersey last weekend. Producer Theo has a round-up of the UEFA Women's Champions League quarterfinal second legs, featuring Jessy Parker Humphreys calling into the show moments after Chelsea completed a historic comeback at Stamford Bridge._______________Articles from the show: NWSL, Gotham FC, Pride, NWSLPA address ‘incident involving hateful language’ directed at Barbra BandaIntroducing Boston Legacy FC: NWSL expansion team announces new nameChelsea defeat Manchester City to reach Champions League semi-finals: Is this their year?How Arsenal and Chelsea overturned 2-0 deficits to reach Women’s Champions League semi-finalsHow Arsenal stunned Real Madrid: Calmness, resilience and aggressive in-game decisions_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Haley Hopkins, Meg Linehan, Jessy Parker HumphreysPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan analyze Emma Hayes' latest U.S. women's national team roster for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil. Who are the new faces and the notable absentees? With no major tournament on the horizon, how important is talent identification versus relationship building? And, what sort of reaction will Hayes be looking for after the defeat to Japan in February?_______________Articles mentioned on the show: Trinity Rodman returns to the USWNT, Emma Hayes continues to work around notable absencesUSWNT to face Republic of Ireland in set of summer friendlies, returning to Colorado_______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the new Full Time Review hosted by Jillian Sakovits.Your Monday morning rundown, looking back at the weekend’s action on the pitch and the top stories from the NWSL and beyond. All in under 20 minutes.On the show this week, Jillian looks at the Orlando Pride and the KC Current's perfection at the top of the standings and some simply stunning first-career goals for some young NWSL stars. After the weekend recap, Emily Olsen joins the podcast to talk about what we know regarding Trinity Rodman's contract situation. PLUS: A Clasico win for the ages for Real Madrid, Chelsea get one back on Manchester City in the WSL, and a heat check in Mexico City. _______________Articles referenced on the show: Spirit owner Michele Kang says keeping Trinity Rodman in NWSL is ‘important’ for team and leagueUSWNT’s Trinity Rodman says she wants to play abroad: ‘It’s just a matter of when’Real Madrid Femenino beat Barcelona for its first-ever Clasico win at 19th attemptHow Real Madrid Femenino caused the biggest Clasico upset to keep Liga F alive_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Emily OlsenPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another Full Time Focus, the new Friday podcast hosted by Jillian Sakovits that gets you ready for the weekend’s action while also catching you up on the key women’s soccer news that developed during the week.On the show this week: Jillian has the latest to get you ready for the NWSL weekend, where the league's top-four teams from 2024 are all set to clash in a fascinating double-header. Plus, all the latest from a busy off-field news week. After that, Charlotte Harpur and Jessy Parker Humphreys join the podcast to help analyze what's going on in Europe. The trio breakdown how Manchester City handed Chelsea its first defeat of the Sonia Bompastor era in Wednesday's Champions League quarterfinal first leg, as well as the other three knockout matches._______________Articles mentioned on the show: How Manchester City inflicted Chelsea’s first defeat of the Sonia Bompastor eraNWSL’s Denver expansion team announces stadium plans to open in 2028_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Charlotte HarpurPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Full Time, the podcast is asking what is the state of the NWSL in 2025? Where is the league right now, and where does it want to be?To help discuss the state of the league, Meg Linehan is joined by staff writer at Just Women's Sports Claire Watkins, and women's basketball staff writer and co-host of the No Offseason podcast at The Athletic Ben Pickman. The conversation explores the NWSL's audience, politics and values, commercial ambitions and strategy, the players and the play on the pitch, and how all of these things interact with each other.With the exceptional growth in women's basketball, the question becomes: How does the NWSL keep up with the WNBA? _______________Articles mentioned on the show: State of the League: Before the NWSL can take on the world, it must find its place in the U.S.NWSL’s Denver expansion team announces stadium plans to open in 2028Listen to No Offseason: A women's basketball podcast here_______________HOST: Meg LinehanGUESTS: Claire Watkins, Ben PickmanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the new Full Time Review hosted by Jillian Sakovits.Your Monday morning rundown, looking back at the weekend’s action on the pitch and the top stories from the NWSL and beyond. All in under 20 minutes.On the show this week, Jillian talks about the biggest storylines from the opening weekend of the new NWSL season. Barbra Banda and Temwa Chawinga kick off the 2025 MVP race in some style, while the Chicago Stars break records for the wrong reasons.PLUS: Sonia Bompastor wins her first trophy with Chelsea and Meg Linehan stops by the show to talk about NWSL Boston's big news._______________Articles referenced on the show: Manchester City and life after Gareth Taylor: A dismissal, a week of change and a cup final lostGotham FC forward Mak Whitham, 14, becomes youngest player in NWSL historyEverything you need to know about the 2025 NWSL seasonChelsea’s new Bompastor era claims first trophy but familiar face Bright ‘sets the tone’_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first edition of Full Time Focus, a new Friday podcast hosted by Jillian Sakovits that gets you ready for the weekend’s action while also catching you up on the key women’s soccer news that developed during the week.On the show this week: Jillian has the latest on Mal Swanson and some NWSL opening day history, then Jeff Rueter joins to talk about his data-driven analysis of 14 players to watch in the 2025 season.After that, attention shifts to England and a truly chaotic week ahead of the Women's League Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City. Charlotte Harpur hops on the podcast to help unpack the fallout for City following the shock decision to sack head coach Gareth Taylor just days before that match. Charlotte also has some warming anecdotes from half an hour spent in the company of former NWSL MVP turned Manchester City player Kerolin._______________Articles mentioned on the show: NWSL players to watch: Key performers for every team in 2025Manchester City part ways with head coach Gareth TaylorManchester City captain Alex Greenwood ‘shocked’ by Gareth Taylor exitWhat does Manchester City’s Kerolin Nicoli want? The Ballon d’Or_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Jeff Rueter, Charlotte HarpurPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Full Time is the second episode in a two-part 2025 NWSL Season Preview.Co-hosts Meg Linehan and Tamerra Griffin are back together and joined by Evan Davis, of the Expected Own Goals podcast and Equalizer Soccer, to preview the seven teams in what the podcast is calling the 'NWSL West'.How are Angel City FC, Bay FC, Houston Dash, Portland Thorns, San Diego Wave, Seattle Reign, and Utah Royals all approaching the new regular season? Everything you need to know is in this roundtable.Later on, Meg is joined by Melanie Anzidei to review the Amazon documentary 'For The Win', which created a behind-the-scenes look at the 2024 NWSL playoffs. How did the filmmakers succeed and fall short in the creation of the documentary? And what does its target audience tell us about the league's goals?_______________Articles mentioned on the show: Bay FC coaching staff faces formal NWSL review amid reports of ‘toxic’ environmentNWSL’s new docuseries focuses on players’ competitiveness and passion on the field_______________HOSTS: Meg LinehanGUESTS: Evan Davis, Melanie AnzideiPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the new Full Time Review hosted by Jillian Sakovits.Your Monday morning rundown, looking back at the weekend’s action on the pitch and the top stories from the NWSL and beyond. All in under 20 minutes.On the show this week, Jillian unpacks Friday’s penalty shootout drama in the NWSL Challenge Cup between the Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit, what happened over in Europe during the English and French domestic cups, before then finally checking in with Meg Linehan to get the latest on a formal review by the NWSL into allegations of a “toxic” coaching environment at Bay FC. _______________Articles mentioned on the show: Bay FC coaching staff faces formal NWSL review amid reports of ‘toxic’ environmentWashington Spirit get redemption with 2025 Challenge Cup win over Orlando PrideManchester United have March deadline to trigger Marc Skinner contract option_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Full Time is the first in a two-part 2025 NWSL Season Preview.Meg Linehan is joined by former NWSL player-turned-broadcaster Jill Loydon and staff writer at USA Today's Pro Soccer Wire Jason Anderson to analyze the seven teams in what the podcast is calling the 'NWSL East'.How are Orlando Pride, Washington Spirit, NJ/NY Gotham FC, KC Current, NC Courage, Chicago Stars, and Racing Louisville all shaping up before the start of the regular season? Everything you need to know is in this roundtable.Meg and Jason also preview the 2025 NWSL Challenge Cup, which will see the Pride take on the Spirit in a rematch of the 2024 NWSL Championship. They will be trying to answer some questions about what that trophy means for both the teams involved and the league as a whole. PLUS: Meg has the weekly headlines from around the world. From a Goal of the Year contender in LigaMX Femenil to the official delay of the FIFA Women's Club World Cup. _______________Articles mentioned on the show: USWNT’s Sophia Wilson announces pregnancyFIFA Women’s Club World Cup delay and new Champions Cup explainedLizbeth Ovalle’s adapted ‘scorpion kick’ – the most startling goal of 2025_______________HOST: Meg LinehanGUESTS: Jason Anderson, Jill LoydonPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Myka RodriguezEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In August 2023, on the pitch in Sydney, Australia, Spanish forward Jenni Hermoso's life changed. But not in the way it should have.In a moment that became more widely known as "The Kiss" former Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales, grabbed Hermoso's face and planted a kiss on her lips.It became front page news around the world.In February 2025, Rubiales went on trial for one count of sexual assault and one of coercion. If he was found guilty of both counts, the prosecution was asking for a two and a half year prison sentence.In the end, following a two week trial, Rubiales was found guilty of sexual assault but not guilty of coercion.So, how did we get to this ruling?Meg Linehan guides you through the full story, with the help of The Athletic's Spanish reporters, from the pitch in Sydney, to the hills of south Spain, over to the court room of Madrid. And ultimately ask one question, se acabó? Is it over?______________________________CreditsHost: Meg Linehan.Contributors: Dermot Corrigan, Guillermo Rai, Laia Cervello and Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero.Producer: Theo Lloyd-HughesExecutive Producers: Abi Paterson and Emily OlsenFeaturing footage from: ABC News, Sky Sports, Al Jazeera, The Independent, Sky News, France 24 English, Fox, Jenni Hermoso Instagram, RFEF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Full Time, Meg Linehan and Jeff Rueter break down the USWNT's SheBelieves Cup performance, including the 2-1 defeat to Japan. Is it time to push the panic button? Or do we need to lean into Emma Hayes' call for patience and development?In addition to picking the bones on the first defeat for the USA under Hayes, Meg and Jeff give their takes on USA newcomers, give lots of flowers to Japan, and debate the state of the USA midfield.After all that, Angel City FC sporting director Mark Parsons then joins the show for an exclusive interview to talk about his vision for the Los Angeles NWSL club, as well as the latest on their head coaching vacancy.PLUS: Meg and Jeff close out the show by getting their fashion on. Yes, over a dozen new NWSL kits have been released, and it's time to have some fun unpacking the good, the bad, and the ugly._______________Articles mentioned on the show: Why USWNT’s loss to Japan in SheBelieves Cup could be a ‘good thing’ for Emma Hayes’ team2025 NWSL jerseys: What the teams say about the new releases and our favoritesJapan unseats USWNT in SheBelieves Cup, ending 5-year tournament winning streakAngel City narrows coaching search to 4 candidates, sporting director says_______________HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Jeff RueterGUESTS: Melanie Anzidei, Megan FeringaPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Myka RodriguezEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Special guest Becky Sauerbrunn joins host Meg Linehan to talk all things USWNT, the SheBelieves Cup, and her post-career transition to broadcasting with TNT Sports, as well as her podcasting with Sam Mewis. The conversation also dips into being on the other side of the media divide, USWNT leadership, and what Sauerbrunn's latest books and TV recommendations are.Later on in the show, The Athletic's Melanie Anzidei joins Meg to report on the ground from Houston, Texas, where the SheBelieves Cup kicks off. What is the atmosphere like in camp? How is Emma Hayes and her experimental team approaching these matches? And, could the three visiting nations be in more of a 'win-now' headspace?PLUS: Meg gets you caught up on all the Luis Rubiales trial, Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw's powerful statement, and other international and NWSL news from another busy week in women's soccer._______________Articles mentioned on the show: Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault and fined €10,000 for kissing Jenni Hermoso at World CupChloe Kelly on Arsenal, England and what happens next: ‘I’m ready to learn and be happy again’USWNT names to watch during the SheBelieves Cup. Plus, Khadija Shaw’s powerful moment2025 NWSL Competition Manual: What’s New_______________HOST: Meg LinehanGUESTS: Becky Sauerbrunn, Melanie AnzideiPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma Hayes has a new strategic vision for the U.S. women's national team, called 'The WNT Way'.Host Meg Linehan is joined by The Athletic's Jeff Rueter to discuss how the new blueprint is attempting to revolutionize the existing approach to women's soccer in terms of anatomy, psychology, coaching and tactics.The duo also break down the latest USWNT roster for the upcoming 2025 SheBelieves Cup, the importance of a returning Cat Macario, and who are the new faces to watch.PLUS: Meg and Jeff open the show by examining how the NWSLPA and NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman are responding to the latest government efforts to ban trans athletes._______________HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Jeff RueterPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Full Time unpacks the outcome of a joint investigation by the attorneys general of the District of Columbia, Illinois, and New York into systemic abuse within the National Women's Soccer League from 2013 until 2021. As a result, the NWSL must create a $5 million player compensation fund as part of a settlement regarding its role in widespread allegations of abuse.We examine how we got here and what made the 2021 NWSL reckoning so impactful. What does this restitution fund mean for the league and women's soccer worldwide? Why is it important to note that the NWSL Players Association is the one forcing the league to be accountable?Hear from former players Erin Simon and Tori Huster as well as NWSLPA executive Meghann Burke as they reflect on the week's historic settlement.PLUS: The trial of former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales is underway in Madrid. How does it intersect with the NWSL's landmark changes and the broader landscape of making women's soccer safer around the world?_______________Articles mentioned on the show:NWSL agrees to pay $5 million to players who suffered abuse in new settlementNWSL players pause games in protest as games return in wake of Paul Riley investigation‘This guy has a pattern’: Amid institutional failure, former NWSL players accuse prominent coach of sexual coercionLuis Rubiales trial: Jorge Vilda spoke of ‘consequences’ for Jenni Hermoso, claims her brother_______________HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Theo Lloyd-HughesPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Denver has officially been announced as the NWSL's 16th expansion team. But how did this ownership group win the bid?This week on Full Time, Meg Linehan and Theo Lloyd-Hughes focus on understanding what made Denver special.To help do that, NWSL commissioner Jess Berman joins the show to give the inside scoop on how the league evaluated the bids.Then, Athletic staff writer Melanie Anzidei discusses her report on the bidding process, the latest news on a stadium, and anecdotes from talking to lead investor Rob Cohen.Finally, Full Time catches up with For Denver FC co-founder, broadcaster, and Colorado native Jordan Angeli to talk about the community aspect and what NWSL fans can expect as Denver joins the chaos.There's even time to contemplate who could be Denver's first-ever player.PLUS: The latest transfer news from around the NWSL, Crystal Dunn and Jenna Nighswonger leave Gotham FC, and plenty of stars extend their contracts, too._______________Articles mentioned on the show:Inside Denver’s winning NWSL bid: How grassroots and confidence beat stadium plans and Caitlin ClarkAfter Naomi Girma’s record-breaking transfer, who will be the next major-money move?Alyssa and Gisele Thompson agree new Angel City contract extensionsUSWNT’s Crystal Dunn, Gotham FC agree to mutually part waysArsenal and Gotham FC agree to $100,000 transfer of USWNT defender Jenna NighswongerChelsea’s unveiling of USWNT star Naomi Girma, the support act to main event of stamping authority on WSLPortland Thorns, Sophia Smith agree to contract extension: ‘I’m in the prime years of my career’_______________HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Theo Lloyd-HughesGUESTS: Jessica Berman, Melanie Anzidei, Jordan AngeliPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's an emergency episode of Full Time. On Sunday, Chelsea officially announced the transfer of U.S. women's national team defender Naomi Girma from the San Diego Wave for a record fee of $1.1 million. Hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan break down the deal, from the timeline of Girma's transfer request to the chain reaction around the globe. Jessy Parker Humphreys joins from Stamford Bridge where Girma was unveiled ahead of Chelsea's WSL match against Arsenal. Then, Matt Slater unpacks the business and economics of this historic transfer. Before closing out, Tamerra and Meg discuss listeners' burning questions about the stunning move, and what it means to see one of the biggest USWNT players leave the NWSL. _______________Articles mentioned on the show:Chelsea and San Diego finalizing record $1.1 million transfer for USWNT’s Naomi Girma: SourcesUSWNT’s Naomi Girma completes Chelsea move for record transfer fee in women’s soccerThe first $1m female footballer will be a defender and that feels just rightUSWNT defender Naomi Girma as $1m transfer pioneer should surprise nobody_______________HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Tamerra GriffinGUESTS: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Matt SlaterPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan take a deep dive into the new world of NCAA rookie free agency. Since the NWSLPA inked a new CBA with the league in 2024, which abolished the draft, what has it been like to navigate turning pro in this historic offseason?To help with the discussion, Tamerra and Meg spoke to rookies out of UCLA, Quincy McMahon (now San Diego Wave) and Lilly Reale (now Gotham FC), soccer agent Gabriel Chapman from Inspired XI, and Gotham FC GM Yael Averbuch-West.PLUS: Meg unpacks her reporting on the impending world-record transfer of Naomi Girma to Chelsea. And, while talking a little NWSL and English WSL crossover, The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur joins the show to give the latest on the title race, an instantly classic Manchester Derby, and what Girma's signing means.Oh, and yes, the schedule is out. Meg says so. _______________Articles mentioned on the show:Chelsea and San Diego finalizing record $1.1 million transfer for USWNT’s Naomi Girma: SourcesManchester City complete signing of Kerolin from North Carolina CourageUSWNT defender Naomi Girma as $1m transfer pioneer should surprise nobodyNWSL schedule release: Key matchups, how to watch and the return of Decision DayManchester United’s intensity forced City into the errors that sealed historic win_______________HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Tamerra GriffinGUESTS: Charlotte Harpur, Quincy McMahon, Lilly Reale, Gabriel Chapman, Yael Averbuch-WestPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Full Time, Casey Stoney joins the podcast to talk about her brand new job as the head coach of the Canadian women's national team.Sitting down with Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan, the former Manchester United and San Diego Wave boss reveals her thoughts on why she was the perfect fit, the importance of building trust with players, the legacy she wants to leave in Canada, and how to make the underdog nation a serious contender to win a World Cup in 2027.And, of course, they make time to chat a little about water coolers and long coats too.PLUS: Tamerra and Meg unpack and analyze Jaedyn Shaw's transfer from the Wave to the North Carolina Courage, and the Angel City and the community's response to the heartbreaking fires in Los Angeles County._______________Articles mentioned on the show:Casey Stoney confirmed as new Canada Women head coachMark Parsons, former NWSL coach, joins Angel City FC as sporting director: ‘I want to be here for as long as possible’Canada’s new coach addresses drone scandal: ‘This is an opportunity for us to move forward’USWNT’s Jaedyn Shaw traded to North Carolina Courage from San Diego WaveLos Angeles teams, Fanatics donate $11 million in money, merchandise to wildfire victimsSoccer players Carlos Vela and Ali Riley lose homes in L.A. wildfires_______________HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Tamerra GriffinGUEST: Casey StoneyPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Donations to LAFD foundation: https://supportlafd.org/_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy 2025! It's a new year and a new season of Full Time with Meg Linehan!As the NWSL offseason heats up, one of the biggest talking points has been: What has been going on at NJ/NY Gotham FC?Well, to help answer that question, Gotham general manager Yael Averbuch West joins the podcast to talk about the transfers out of Lynn Williams and Yazmeen Ryan, the major signing of Brazilian international Gabi Portilho, and what it means for Gotham to be in the spotlight as a top club in the league.Meg Linehan and Theo Lloyd-Hughes also react to Emma Hayes' first U.S. women's national team roster of 2025, and break down the nuances of what it means for the U-23 players to also be joining up for the 'futures' camp in January.PLUS: Discussion on what to make of the NWSL dropping its schedule 'footprint' for 2025, the built-in summer break, and the return of the Challenge Cup as curtain raiser between the league's Shield and Championship winners._______________Articles mentioned on the show:USWNT head coach Emma Hayes looks to ‘bridge a gap’ for ‘lost generation’ with Futures CampNWSL’s 2025 schedule footprint: Challenge Cup’s return, summer pause and updated roster rulesSan Diego Wave’s Jonas Eidevall says he has ‘no relationship’ with USWNT’s Emma Hayes after clash last yearNWSL expansion adds Denver as 16th team, $110 million fee smashes record: Source_______________HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Theo Lloyd-HughesGUESTS: Yael Averbuch WestPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the second podcast of our two-part 'Best Of' series, highlighting our favorite moments and episodes from Full Time with Meg Linehan in 2024.In Part II, Meg Linehan traces a stunning year for the U.S. women's national team. From Emma Hayes's landmark as the new head coach to the 'redeem team' winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics.In this compilation, you will also hear interviews with Bri Scurry and Julie Foudy talking 25 years of the 99ers, a chat with breakthrough national team player Emily Sams before she was called up, reaction from the night Lily Yohannes scored on her debut, USWNT U-20s coach Tracey Kevins reflecting on a whirlwind World Cup, and then lots of anecdotes and discussion on the many many emotional goodbyes to USA legends Alyssa Naeher, Kelley O'Hara, Becky Sauerbrunn, and Alex Morgan.Happy near year from everyone at Full Time. Enjoy one final look back at a historic 2024!_______________Podcasts mentioned on the show:Emma Hayes touches down, is U.S. soccer ready?A dream USWNT debut for 16-year-old Lily YohannesCelebrating 25 years of the 99ers with Julie Foudy and Briana ScurryOlympic Gold for the USWNT after Alyssa Naeher heroics Pathways and potential: A deep dive into the USYNT and the 2024 U-20 Women's World CupFarewell Alex Morgan: Grappling with the USWNT legend's sudden retirement with Jordan Angeli_______________HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Tamerra GriffinGUESTS: Bri Scurry, Julie Foudy, Emma Hayes, Steph Yang, Emily Sams, Tracey Kevins, Jordan AngeliPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A legendary 2024 is drawing to a close. So Full Time has compiled a two-part 'Best Of' series to highlight our favorite moments and episodes from this past season. In Part I, Tamerra Griffin guides you through the year's best NWSL interviews and discussions.Re-live a conversation with Brianna Pinto, taking you inside the game-changing new collective bargaining agreement. Catch up with the record-shattering Temwa Chawinga and her appreciation for African fans bringing her traditional food to NWSL stadiums. Don't miss retracing a historic season for the Orlando Pride, the peerless Shield and Championship winners. Plus, more highlights and chats from the 2024 NWSL season. Thank you for listening during this spectacular year, and we can't wait to see you in 2025. _______________Podcasts mentioned on the show:Inside the landmark new NWSL CBA with Brianna PintoInside the Orlando Pride's journey to NWSL greatness with Haley CarterGiving Temwa Chawinga her flowersJuneteenth: Celebrating the culture with Croix BethuneHal Hershfelt interview, and NWSL awards debateOrlando Pride are champions, and talking NWSL growth with Melissa Etheridge and Lo LaBonta_______________HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Tamerra GriffinGUESTS: Brianna Pinto, Croix Bethune, Hal Hershfelt, Temwa Chawinga, Jereko, Steph Yang, Haley CarterPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan answer an array of listener questions. Those brilliant queries ranged from how to fix the USA midfield to whether the NWSL's elite teams will stay on top in 2025 and even what's your favorite charcuterie cheese.In addition to opening up the mailbag, Tamerra and Meg also take a moment to pay tribute to U.S. women's national team legend Becky Sauerbrunn, who announced her retirement from soccer this week.The duo also breaks down the reports that Denver will become the 16th NWSL expansion club and join the league in 2026 while also sharing their feelings on the women's EURO 2025 draw._______________Articles & podcasts mentioned on the showBecky Sauerbrunn, former USWNT captain and 2-time World Cup champion, retires from pro soccerNWSL in final stages of adding expansion team in Denver: SourceBreaking down the Euro 2025 draw, plus NWSL free agents to monitorBOS Nation FC is set to join NWSL in 2026, but a lawsuit over the stadium could derail the debutPODCAST: BOS Nation launch fiasco PODCAST: Has Spanish women's soccer changed since the 2023 World Cup?_______________HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Tamerra GriffinGUESTS: Jessy Parker HumphreysPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Full Time, Meg Linehan is joined by The Athletic's Barcelona-based Spanish soccer writer Laia Cervello to discuss the state of the country's women's national team.On November 1, Netflix released a documentary titled 'It's All Over: The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football' about Spain's 2023 World Cup triumph and the aftermath that brought the federation into disrepute.But, 16 months later, the Full Time podcast wonders, has Spanish football really changed all that much?Cervello sheds light on how new head coach Montse Tomé is perceived, what sort of investment (or lack thereof) is happening in Liga F, as well as breaking down the context behind some of the key scenes from the Netflix documentary.PLUS: It has been a very busy week in the NWSL, with stadium issues escalating in Boston and end-of-season roster retention lists due at the league HQ. So, with Tamerra Griffin away on holiday, producer Theo Lloyd-Hughes hops on the show to unpack all the latest news with Meg._______________What I learned from Netflix’s ‘The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football’ documentaryAnother Spain women controversy – Why have Jenni Hermoso, Irene Paredes and Misa Rodriguez been left out?BOS Nation FC hire former FC Barcelona executive as new general managerBOS Nation FC is set to join NWSL in 2026, but a lawsuit over the stadium could derail the debut_______________HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Theo Lloyd-HughesGUESTS: Laia CervelloPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan unpack the USWNT's eventful final matches of 2024 against England and the Netherlands.To help do that, The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur and Megan Feringa pop in to offer their perspective from being at those friendlies in London and The Hague.Which players stood out, and which struggled? How did the home fans receive Emma Hayes on her return to Wembley Stadium? Do the Lionesses view the USWNT as their biggest rival? Will the American midfield ever get fixed?PLUS: Tamerra and Meg discuss the failure of the NWSL to protect Barbra Banda amid racist and transphobic attacks and bad-faith media in women's sports needs to be called out._______________NWSL missed a chance to help Barbra Banda amid bad-faith attacks. More are inevitableAlyssa Naeher stays true to her stoic ways in final game, but U.S. teammates are full of emotionWales reach first major women’s tournament; Rhian Wilkinson: ‘A generation that’s going to change everything’Carli Lloyd undoubtedly earned her National Soccer Hall of Fame induction, and few will argueFormer USWNT coach Jill Ellis leaving San Diego Wave role to become FIFA’s chief football officer_______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUESTS: Charlotte Harpur, Megan FeringaPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan get the listener caught up on everything U.S. women's national team ahead of the final matches of 2024. After all, it has been rather a busy week at the federation.Tamerra and Meg break down what Michelle Kang's $30m donation to U.S. Soccer really means, analyze Emma Hayes' final roster of the year, talk a little bit about the SheBelieves Cup 2025 schedule, and try to gauge the importance of winning this week in Europe against England and the Netherlands.Oh, and there's also just enough time for Meg to react to the news of Alyssa Naeher's retirement from international soccer._______________USWNT goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher announces retirement from international soccerHow Michele Kang became one of the biggest investors in women’s soccerEmma Hayes names USWNT roster for final 2024 friendlies: No Rodman, Swanson or Smith_______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a very special final podcast of the NWSL season, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan react to the Orlando Pride winning the 2024 Championship live from CPKC Stadium in Kansas City.How did Barbra Banda deliver the match's championship-winning moment? Should the referee have intervened more? Were the defeated Washington Spirit unlucky not to find a goal in the second half? Was Trinity Rodman fit enough to go 90 minutes? What does this trophy mean to the legendary Marta?PLUS: Ahead of the final at CPKC Stadium, Tamerra and Meg also sat down with GRAMMY award-winner and queer icon Melissa Etheridge, as well as KC Current midfielder Lo Labonta, to talk about the growth of the NWSL this year and how the magnificent final encapsulated that._______________Orlando Pride, Marta win first NWSL championship thanks to a goal from Barbra BandaMarta already has an illustrious legacy, but this year with the Pride was one of her best ever_______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUESTS: Melissa Etheridge, Lo LaBontaPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's NWSL championship week!It's team continuity vs. team chaos.To get ready for Saturday's final between the Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit, Full Time is tracing each NWSL club's journey to the final at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City.Hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan are joined by The Athletic's Steph Yang and Emily Olsen to get a deeper look at both clubs and speak to the experts who have covered the teams up close.Who are the characters that make these teams so special? What have been the key turning points in a turbulent 2024 season? What would winning a NWSL championship mean to each club? Where could the final be won and lost?_______________Washington Spirit outlast Gotham FC in penalty kicks to advance to NWSL finalMarta delivers GOAT goal to lift Orlando Pride to NWSL ChampionshipWashington Spirit owner Michele Kang pledges $30 million to women’s soccer programsOrlando Pride’s Seb Hines wins NWSL Coach of the Year ahead of championshipA year after missing playoffs, Pride and Spirit meet in NWSL Championship_______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUESTS: Steph Yang, Emily OlsenPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's NWSL Playoff Semifinal week!So, on this episode of Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan caught up with Washington Spirit and USWNT midfielder Hal Hershfelt ahead of her team's knockout match against Gotham FC. They talked about adjusting to life in the pros, the special home crowd at Audi Field, coffee stories from Paris, why she loves to play with a "dawg" mentality, and more!After that great conversation, The Athletic's Jeff Rueter stopped by to analyze the NWSL's end-of-year awards. Who is on the shortlist? Who got snubbed? On what criteria do you judge an MVP? Will Tamerra, Meg, and Jeff all agree?As well as all that, there's still time to unpack Lily Yohannes' decision to play for the USA, the Canada drone investigation report, and even more NWSL Playoff talk._______________Gotham FC’s home playoff win exemplifies its ‘swell of momentum’ on and off the fieldLily Yohannes picks USWNT over Netherlands: What Ajax teen’s decision means for Emma Hayes’ squadCanada Women’s coaches ‘directed, approved and condoned’ using drones to spy on opponents, report finds_______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUESTS: Hal Hershfelt, Jeff RueterPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Full Time Review! Your weekly recap of the NWSL weekend in nearly the same amount of time as a VAR review at Red Bull Arena.Tamerra Griffin breaks down all four NWSL Playoff Quarterfinals. Although we didn't see any upsets, there was plenty of drama, a comeback, extra time, and big goals from the league's MVP contenders Barbra Banda and Temwa ChawingaSpeaking of Red Bull Arena, Meg Linehan pops in for a dispatch from New Jersey, where she saw Gotham overcome the Portland Thorns and the legendary Christine Sinclair officially play her final-ever match as a soccer player._______________HOST: Tamerra GriffinGUESTS: Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NWSL Playoffs are finally here.On this edition of Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan analyze everything you need to know on all four of the opening weekend's quarterfinals. Former player turned broadcaster Lori Lindsey also joins the podcast to help out in the discussion. It's crunch time.Who are the favorites to advance to the semifinals? In a season without much parity, do any of the lower seeds stand a chance? How did the 2024 season start for each team, and how did it end? What intangibles might cause one to think twice about certain playoff teams?PLUS: Tamerra and Meg unveil their '2024 Playoff Bingo Card' as a fun way to manifest some special moments during the postseason, while also opening up about a heavy week in the U.S._______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUEST: Lori LindseyPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Full Time Review! Your weekly recap of the NWSL weekend & more in less time than a weather delay in Houston, Texas.Tamerra Griffin has the latest on Bay FC and Portland Thorns locking in the two remaining playoff spots, and what the full quarterfinal slate now looks like.Live from Providence Park, Steph Yang chimes in on the bittersweet goodbye to Christine Sinclair. Then, Meg Linehan talks about Snapdragon Stadium's pitch safety issues in San Diego. Before closing out, Tamerra touches on the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup, the COSAFA, and a gigantic club clash in France._______________HOST: Tamerra GriffinGUESTS: Meg Linehan, Steph YangPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this edition of Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan evaluate what we know about the five expansion bids to become the 16th team in the NWSL. What is the league looking for when it comes to bids? How important is location, an independently owned stadium, an enticing media market or deep pockets?While Tamerra and Meg try to answer that, they also play a quick game of build your own NWSL expansion club. Where will their fictional clubs be located? And, who will be their celebrity owner and marquee player?PLUS: Previewing the final weekend of the NWSL regular season, what the three remaining playoff hopefuls need, a final Portland goodbye for Christine Sinclair, Ballon d'Or takeaways, and producer Theo hops on to try and make sense of the Summer Cup._______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Ballon d’Or misses mark with timing … again. Plus, a breakout USWNT star?What it’s like to vote for Ballon d’Or Feminin: The Athletic’s Steph Yang shares some insightNWSL expansion: Where things stand as the league looks to add a 16th team_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Full Time Review! This time, a FIFA international window edition.Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan recap the USWNT's two friendlies against Iceland, as well as analyze some of the best individual performances and most intriguing takeaways.Then, hear from The Athletic's Megan Feringa, who was at Wembley Stadium to watch England lose 4-3 to Germany in a match she dubbed a "wake-up call" to Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman.After that, Tamerra runs through a couple of other major talking points from around the globe and the latest on NWSL coaching hires and the Summer Cup final._______________HOST: Tamerra GriffinGUESTS: Meg Linehan, Megan FeringaPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Change is upon us. In the NWSL and on the U.S. women's national team.This week, on the Full Time podcast, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan delve into what this means both on and off the pitch. Who will step into the spotlight? Who will be the new culture bearer? Who has that dawg in them?What should fans be looking out for as Emma Hayes utilizes an experimental roster during the October international friendlies?A new generation is taking over as legends take one final bow and retire. Now over a decade old, the NWSL is the first U.S. women's soccer league to reach this natural point in a cycle.There's also the matter of the Chicago Red Stars' rebrand, featuring a new crest and name: Chicago Stars FC. Steph Yang joins the podcast fresh from speaking to club executives about the intentional decisions that went behind the controversial move.Then, Chicago native and CBS Sports writer and broadcaster Sandra Herrera pops in to share her perspective from the Windy City._______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUESTS: Steph Yang, Sandra HerreraPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Rueter: Fans chose the Red Stars’ name years ago. Now, Chicago is leaving both behindChicago Red Stars unveil new name and crest, dropping ‘Red’ and ushering in next chapterDesiree Scott on retiring after six months of heartbreak: ‘You kind of know it’s coming’USWNT head coach Emma Hayes names 26-player roster for October friendliesOrlando Pride’s Marta says she wants to play ‘at least two more years’_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Full Time Review! The Athletic's Monday morning podcast that brings you a recap of the weekend's NWSL action and more from the women's soccer world in under 15 minutes.This week, Tamerra Griffin set the scene as big wins for Racing Louisville and Bay FC meant that the final two NWSL playoff spots are still up for grabs.Would it even be a Full Time podcast if we didn't talk about Temwa Chawinga? We have the latest on the record-breaking KC Current forward, who scored her 20th goal of the season against the San Diego Wave and by doing so completed a sweep of notching at least one goal against all 13 opposing clubs in the league.Plus: The rest of the chaos from around the NWSL, a continental champion was crowned in South America, and some WNBA-NWSL crossover._______________HOST: Tamerra GriffinGUEST: Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.