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The first round of group stage matches at Euro 2025 are in the books, and England are on the ropes after a disastrous 2-1 defeat to France in their opening match of the tournament.On the opening edition of Full Time Euros, Tamerra Griffin is joined by Cerys Jones, Megan Feringa, and Charlotte Harpur to analyze every match, the biggest performances and talking points from the first round of the group stage of Euro 2025.Charlotte calls in from Stadion Letzigrund, fresh from speaking to the England players and head coach Sarina Wiegman about the defeat, to give her insight from Zurich. How did the French boss the midfield and penetrate on the wings so easily? Then, Megan recounts an emotional day with Wales in Lucerne, who fell to the Netherlands in their first-ever Euros match, as well as one of the strangest press conferences of her career where allegations of puppet mastery were flying between coach and media._______________Articles mentioned on the show: France outlast Lionesses 2-1 to end Sarina Wiegman’s Euros record: BriefingGermany captain Giulia Gwinn out of Euro 2025 with knee injurySherida Spitse: The Netherlands defender with 244 caps – and she is not finished yetNetherlands coach denies causing Euro 2025 ‘puppet show’ with podcast commentsEnter Vicky Lopez, Spain’s 18-year-old star-in-waiting‘Much more than football’: Portugal pays respect to Diogo Jota at Euro 2025Italy show signs of living up to Euro 2025 dark horses tag – but tougher tests await_______HOST: Tamerra GriffinGUESTS: Cerys Jones, Megan Feringa, Charlotte HarpurPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow 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 Full Time, Jillian Sakovits and Tamerra Griffin analyze how the USWNT was able to dominate Canada so easily in a 3-0 win on Wednesday night at Audi Field. From Emma Hayes' big picture tactics, to Sam Coffey's ruthless goalscoring streak and the young full-backs who have been totally unfazed by the moment.PLUS: After that, you will hear the second half of Casey Stoney's feature interview with Meg Linehan and Tamerra Griffin that focuses on her experience playing for England in the 2000s and 2010s, and also looks ahead to Euro 2025. An honest and candid Stoney reflects on the intensity of playing at a major tournament and how this generation of Lionesses changed the game._______________Articles mentioned on the show: Emma Hayes, Casey Stoney and a rivalry now playing out on the international stageIceland captain Glodis Viggosdottir forced off at half time of Euro 2025 opener with illnessSarina Wiegman: England have ‘protocols in place’ to deal with Switzerland heat at Euro 2025_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Tamerra GriffinPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow 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.

Fresh from the weekend, it's Full Time Review -- where host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Tamerra Griffin to break down another 4-0 win for the USWNT over the Republic of Ireland, as well as unpack the latest on Aitana Bonmati's viral meningitis diagnosis.What did we see from Lynn Biyendolo captaining her country for the first time? Why is it so important for Emma Hayes to have handed out 24 international debuts in 24 games? And, what do we know about Bonmati's availability for Spain at Euro 2025? PLUS: Canada women's national team head coach Casey Stoney is on the podcast to preview the upcoming North American rivalry game against the USWNT, her coaching head-to-head with Emma Hayes, and the method to her touchline attire._______________Articles mentioned on the show: USWNT handles Ireland again in friendly as Emma Hayes continues to rotate in new facesSpain’s Aitana Bonmati leaves hospital after viral meningitis diagnosis ahead of Euro 2025Aitana Bonmati’s illness is a cruel blow for Spain, who have been here before on the eve of a Euros_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Tamerra GriffinPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow 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, Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Tamerra Griffin to break down the USWNT's 4-0 win over the Republic of Ireland in Colorado on Thursday night. The duo also reflect on the first anniversary of Emma Hayes taking over as head coach, and the symmetry Dick's Sporting Goods Park being the very same stadium she took charge of her first game.What were the sights and sounds on the ground at the USWNT's triumphant return to Colorado? How has Alyssa Thompson upped her game to score one of the best USWNT's this decade? What has Hayes achieved in this remarkable first year in charge, and why is there so much more to come?PLUS: Jillian looks ahead to some choice international games this weekend, including the USWNT's rematch with Ireland, a top-tier clash in the Americas and the defending European champions send-off game. Get focused with Full Time's 1-2-3._______________Referenced on the show:Emma Hayes’ ‘astronomical’ year as USWNT head coach – but this is only the first step_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Tamerra GriffinPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠Follow 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 Full Time's big UEFA Women's Euro 2025 preview podcast. Hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan get you caught up on everything you need to know about the tournament. With the help of The Athletic's Megan Feringa, Cerys Jones, Ali Rampling and Charlotte Harpur the crew breaks down every group - from A to D - with expert analysis on the favorites, the contenders, the dark horses, the breakout stars, the narratives that need busting, and what could define this summer's action.Will England defend their title? Can Wales disrupt the 'group of death'? Are Spain truly way ahead of the chasing pack? Why is this Sweden's last dance? _______________Articles referenced on the show: Women’s Euros 2025: Guide to Group A – Hosts’ hopes, Hegerberg and a long-throw weaponSwitzerland team guide – can Sundhage help the hosts make history?Check out more written coverage at The Athletic's Women's Euro 2025 hub here_______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUESTS: Megan Feringa, Cerys Jones, Ali Rampling, Charlotte HarpurPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow 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, Jillian Sakovits has everything you need to know about the final Matchweek of the first half of the NWSL season. Then, Producer Theo is joined by Annie Peterson to go deeper on the Portland Thorns and the rejuvenation of their intimidating home stadium, Providence Park. Peterson looks back on the history of the team, as well what makes this group special, to better understand why the Portland Thorns are so good at home. After legends retired, and high-profile stars were set to miss the season, the Thorns have been far greather than some expected and go into the NWSL summer break undefeated at home.PLUS: Jillian & Theo give out some NWSL midseason superlatives. From most memorable goal, to best social media follow, and most stylish merch._______________Articles mentioned on the show: Angel City FC players wear ‘Immigrant City Football Club’ shirts amid ongoing ICE raidsPortland Thorns’ Bella Bixby on returning to play after motherhood: ‘It changes your body’As others go silent, NWSL group doubles down over supporting Black players on Juneteenth and beyondNWSL, WNBA unions release joint statement in response to immigration raids across U.S.‘We’re being hunted. That’s how we feel.’ ICE activity puts an MLS fan group on pause_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Annie PetersonPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow 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, Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Meg Linehan to break down the latest USWNT roster that was announced for the upcoming friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Canada. How is Emma Hayes managing her players' workload this summer? Who are the new faces on the team? And, what does Rose Lavelle's return mean?After that, Producer Theo caught up with Houston Dash goalkeeper Abby Smith to talk about what Juneteenth means to her and the Black Women's Player Collective's work in the Black soccer community and beyond. PLUS: Megan Feringa hops onto the podcast from Snowdon mountain in Wales, where the Welsh Women's National Team announced their squad for Euro 2025 from 3,500 feet. Jillian then closes out the show with her 1-2-3 of things to watch in the NWSL this weekend._______________Referenced on the show:Emma Hayes and Mauricio Pochettino face different challenges with their U.S. teamsAs others go silent, NWSL group doubles down over supporting Black players on Juneteenth and beyondHead coach Rhian Wilkinson climbs Wales’ highest mountain to announce historic Euro 2025 squad_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Meg Linehan, Abby Smith, Megan FeringaPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠Follow 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, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan answer some insightful and hilarious listener questions in a special summer mailbag episode.From fantasy USWNT lineups, to best kits, player stylists, NWSL rule clarifications, a potential future for a women's U.S. Open Cup, book clubs and so much more. _______________Articles referenced on the show: U.S. women’s coach Emma Hayes plans to give Europe-based players ‘much needed break’ this summerJonatan Giráldez addresses departure from Washington Spirit: ‘Football is unpredictable’_______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow 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, Theo Lloyd-Hughes gets you all caught up on the major talking points from Matchday 12 of the NWSL season. Then after that, Theo is joined by Tampa Bay Sun captain Jordyn Listro fresh from lifting the inaugural USL-Super League championship title this past weekend. Listro reflects on the emotion of bringing a title to her adopted home of Tampa Bay, and what the USL-SL has delivered in its first season.PLUS: The Athletic's Asli Pelit discusses her feature interview with Evelyn Shores, the UNC and U.S. youth national team rising star who just scored the million-dollar goal at The Soccer Tournament. Asli also has the latest scoop on the early bidding process for host cities at the 2031 Women's World Cup in the United States._______________Articles mentioned on the show: Angel City FC players wear ‘Immigrant City Football Club’ shirts amid ongoing ICE raidsWho is Evelyn Shores? Meet the USWNT youth player winning NCAA titles and scoring $1m goalsPotential host cities talk 2031 Women’s World Cup after U.S. Soccer initiates selection process_______________HOST: Theo Lloyd-HughesGUEST: Jordyn Listro, Asli PelitPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow 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, Jillian Sakovits catches up with Racing Louisville and USWNT winger Emma Sears. The 24-year-old talks about her impressive start to the 2025 NWSL season and takes the listener inside the environment that head coach Bev Yanez has fostered in Louisville. Sears also talks about breaking into the USWNT having never played at the youth levels growing up, and the message that head coach Emma Hayes is sending to players who are competing for a place.PLUS: Jillian has all the latest headlines and stories to watch heading into the soccer weekend, from major USWNT transfer news to a cursed away trip for the Washington Spirit and the rivalry in the USL-Super League final._______________Referenced on the show:OL Lyonnes in talks with Ajax over transfer of USWNT midfielder Lily Yohannes: Sources_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Emma SearsPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠Follow 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.

As England prepares to defend its European title, the nation has been rocked by the sudden retirements of high-profile veterans Mary Earps and Fran Kirby, and the withdrawal of vice-captain Mille Bright. As pressure intensifies on head coach Sarina Wiegman ahead of Euro 2025, many are wondering: Is England really in crisis?On a special edition of Full Time, Tamerra Griffin is joined by The Athletic's Megan Feringa and Jacob Whitehead to unpack how England got to this point, and where Wiegman's team might be heading. What has changed since the Lionesses won Euro 2022? Has opinion soured on Wiegman? Is this amount of noise normal for any high-profile defending champion? Who will step up to be the leaders for England in Switzerland this summer?_______________Articles referenced on the show: England have a strong core despite retirements – Sarina Wiegman seems to know itChelsea defender Millie Bright undergoes knee surgery following England withdrawalIntroducing England Women’s Euro 2025 squad: Every player analysedEngland manager Sarina Wiegman’s ‘honest conversations’ come with mixed resultsIn Mary Earps’ departure, Sarina Wiegman faces the toughest challenge of her England tenureInside Mary Earps’ shock England retirement: Anger from Wiegman, mixed feelings from team-mates_______________HOST: Tamerra GriffinGUESTS: Megan Feringa, Jacob WhiteheadPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow 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 on Full Time, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan are joined by friend of the show Sam Mewis, the former USWNT player turned podcaster and editor-in-chief with The Women's Game.Mewis reflects on the past 18 months since she retired from soccer and stepped into a new role on the media side. How has she evolved as a journalist and presenter over that time? What tensions has she encountered along the way? Where is the evolving media landscape of women's soccer heading?After a knee injury ended her career prematurely, Mewis also talks about her post-career move to Burlington, Vermont, and how the state "healed all wounds." The trio also talk Vermont Green FC women, where Mewis is currently coaching a summer exhibition series, and the emotions that come when you step back on the pitch again but not as a player. The show closes out with Mewis discussing her current favorite NWSL players and her favorite goal of her career._______________Articles referenced on the show: Sam Mewis, World Cup winner with USWNT and NWSL champion, retires from professional soccer_______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUEST: Sam MewisPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow 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 The Athletic's Meg Linehan to discuss the biggest talking points from Week 11 of the NWSL season. Is it time to be concerned about Gotham FC's playoff chances? Is Bev Yanez an early contender for coach of the year? And, Boston Legacy FC have unveiled their club crest. Jill and Meg give their takes and take you inside the club's design plans.PLUS: Jillian runs down more of the weekend's top stories, including a farewell to Jonatan Giraldez from the Washington Spirit fans, a slew of first-time goalscorers and a coaching change in the English Women's Super League. The show closes out with a Pride special moment of the week._______________Articles mentioned on the show: Rose Lavelle returns but KC Current hand Gotham FC third straight lossBoston Legacy FC unveils new team crest: ‘It’s been a learning process. We had a hiccup’Jonatan Giráldez addresses departure from Washington Spirit: ‘Football is unpredictable’Tottenham part company with women’s coach Robert Vilahamn_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow 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, Jillian Sakovits has a feature interview with Seattle Reign and USYNT defender Jordyn Bugg. The 18-year-old reflects on her first year as a professional soccer player in the NWSL, what she has learned from the players she looks up to, such as Naomi Girma and Lynn BIyendolo, and what she learned from her recent trip to Germany with the USWNT U23s.PLUS: Producer Theo catches up with Charlotte Harpur to talk England, after the sudden international retirements of Mary Earps and Fran Kirby, and vice-captain Millie Bright's withdrawal from the UEFA Women's European Championships. Jillian then closes out the show with her three things to watch for in upcoming NWSL weekend._______________Referenced on the show:Inside Mary Earps’ shock England retirement: Anger from Wiegman, mixed feelings from team-matesMillie Bright withdraws from England selection for Euro 2025Introducing England Women’s Euro 2025 squad: Every player analysedCuriosity and a new challenge drew former Bayern Munich Women’s coach to Angel City_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Jordyn Bugg, Charlotte HarpurPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠Follow 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 the wake of Michele Kang transferring head coach Jonatan Giraldez between two clubs that she owns, the Washington Spirit and OL Lyonnes, the soccer world has begun to question whether multi-club ownership is a good thing for the women's game.This week on Full Time, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan are joined by Aslit Pelit and Emily Olsen of The Athletic for an in-depth discussion into the world of multi-club ownership. What has multi-club ownership looked like in the men's game, and what things can be learned or avoided? How is the Giraldez transfer an inflection point? Why would it be different if a player transferred between affiliated clubs? Is there a pecking order between clubs in a multi-club model? Does the UEFA Women's Champions League still hold the most prestige?PLUS: Tamerra and Meg give their thoughts on the USWNT's 4-0 win over Jamaica, and who impressed during the most recent FIFA international window. Including, their opinion on who the USWNT's starting front three should be while 'Triple Espresso' remains absent._______________Articles mentioned on the show: Down to Business: Multi-club ownership is growing in women’s soccer, but ‘execution is everything’Spirit owner Michele Kang sets vision for future of women’s soccer with new global football groupFAQs about the Spirit’s coaching shuffleJoe Montemurro leaves role as OL Lyonnes head coachSpirit coach Jonatan Giráldez to take OL Lyonnes job, Adrián González to lead Washington_______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUESTS: Asli Pelit, Emily OlsenPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow 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 The Athletic's Jeff Rueter to break down the USWNT's 3-0 win over China. What did we learn about the importance of Naomi Girma's role on the USWNT after her first international appearance of 2025? What made Lo LaBonta's history-making debut so special?PLUS: The latest on the expected imminent departure of Washington Spirit head coach Jonatan Giraldez to OL Lyonnes in France reported in The Athletic this weekend, Marta's comeback with Brazil in Sao Paulo, more headlines from the FIFA international weekend, and Jillian's moment of the week._______________Articles mentioned on the show: The USWNT basks in the return of Naomi Girma – their ‘security blanket’USWNT midfield stands out in 3-0 win over China, Sam Coffey tallies second U.S. goalJoe Montemurro leaves role as OL Lyonnes head coachSpirit coach Jonatan Giráldez set to take OL Lyonnes job, Adrián González to lead Washington_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Jeff RueterPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow 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, Tamerra Griffin sits down with Sam Coffey for a feature interview from USWNT training camp. The 26-year-old midfielder discusses developing her leadership style, as she assumed the captaincy of the Portland Thorns following the retirements of veterans Becky Sauerbrunn and Christine Sinclair. Coffey also discusses her time in Mexico competing with the Thorns in the inaugural Concacaf W Champions Cup, the heroic welcome that Emily Fox received at USWNT training camp, and her thoughts on the USWNT midfield.PLUS: Host Jillian Sakovits and Tamerra get into what they're looking forward to in the USWNT's upcoming friendly against China, and some other notable things to watch out for this weekend._______________Referenced on the show:USWNT and Portland Thorns’ Sam Coffey has navigated major roster changes, leading with devotionAfter her first USWNT call-up at 32, Lo’eau LaBonta expects nothing, ‘willing to give everything’Gotham FC wins inaugural Concacaf Champions Cup, 1-0 over Tigres UANLUSWNT roster: Naomi Girma returns, Lo’eau LaBonta debuts, Korbin Albert absent_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Sam Coffey, Tamerra GriffinPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠Follow 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 has been billed as women's football 'reimagined' but with the inaugural edition behind us, what really is World Sevens Football (W7F) offering to the sport's global ecosystem?This week on Full Time, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan are joined by USWNT legend Tobin Heath to discuss her role as the chair of player advisory council in developing the innovative seven-a-side tournament. Why was W7F such a breath of fresh air for players, and how can W7F disrupt the status quo?Then The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur, joins the podcast to give her perspective from covering the W7F on the media side and the concerns regarding its hand-picked competing teams. Plus, Charlotte gives her inside view on Tuesday's sudden news that Mary Earps has retired from international soccer._______________Articles mentioned on the show: Inside World Sevens Football: A $5m prize pot, rolling subs, DJ sets and plenty of personalityInside Mary Earps’ shock England retirement: Anger from Wiegman, mixed feelings from team-mates_______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUESTS: Tobin Heath, Charlotte HarpurPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow 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, The Athletic's Art de Roche and Laia Cervello join the podcast to discuss how Arsenal stunned Barcelona to win the 2024-25 UEFA Women's Champions League. Was it the biggest upset in a final the competition has ever seen? How did Arsenal honor their rich history while creating a new legacy? Who were the key players and top performers? And, what was behind Barcelona's collapse in Lisbon?PLUS: Host Jillian Sakovits has the top of headlines of the NWSL weekend, and a very special moment of the week featuring some inaugural silverware in the Concacaf W Champions Cup._______________Articles mentioned on the show: Stina Blackstenius is a subtle striker who helped Arsenal win another Champions League titleChloe Kelly says she ‘found happiness at Arsenal after being in a dark place’Barcelona seemed destined for a third straight Champions League triumph. What went wrong?How Arsenal became European champions for a second time: Pressing, doubling up and smart subsHow Champions League winners Arsenal benefited from top coaching and a tight league tableArsenal pull off the upset, beating Barcelona to capture second Women’s Champions League title_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Art de Roche, Laia CervelloPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow 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 a decade in the NWSL, Kansas City Current midfielder Lo LaBonta has earned her first-ever call-up to the USWNT. On this week's Full Time Focus, the self proclaimed "5-foot fireball" caught up with Meg Linehan to talk about her emotions as she reacted to the long-awaited call, and the rare feeling of being a rookie once again.PLUS: Host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Sports Illustrated contributor Jenna Tonelli to discuss the inaugural Concacaf W Champions Cup final that will see UANL Tigres take on NJ/NY Gotham FC. After lots of roster turnover, a couple of cup final defeats and a nail-biting playoff exit last season, what would lifting a continental trophy mean to Gotham? And, will this tournament tell us which league is stronger between LigaMX Femenil and NWSL?_______________Referenced on the show:USWNT roster: Naomi Girma returns, Lo’eau LaBonta debuts, Korbin Albert absentGotham, Tigres advance to Concacaf W Champions Cup FinalLeah Williamson, Arsenal, and juggling the emotions of playing in a final for the club you support_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Lo LaBonta, Meg Lineha, Jenna TonnelliPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠Follow 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 on Full Time, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan breakdown the latest USWNT roster for the upcoming May/June friendlies against China and Jamaica. From Naomi Girma's long awaited return, to the intriguing new faces, and the notable absentees.Then, with the help of The Athletic's Asli Pelit, there is a roundtable discussion on the NWSL after nine weeks of play. Who are the frontrunners in the MVP race? What makes this rookie class so special? What has been the biggest disappointment and the most pleasant surprise so far?_______________Articles mentioned on the show: USWNT roster takeaways_______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUEST: Asli PelitPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow 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 Tamerra Griffin to talk about a memorable evening at PayPal Park. Under the backdrop of Bay FC facing off against Angel City, in San Jose, California, Tamerra spoke to NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman for the first time since Angel City defender Savy King had a medical emergency during a match last week. What were the layers of emotions that surrounded this weekend's match? What questions remain unanswered after the commissioner's first media appearance? How much scrutiny is Berman under at this moment in time? PLUS: The Athletic's Megan Feringa joins from Wembley Stadium to give her view on the women's FA Cup final. Jillian also goes over the top stories Matchweek 9 of the NWSL season, including her moment of the weekend._______________Articles mentioned on the show: NWSL commissioner on decision to play after Savy King’s collapse: ‘All we could do is learn’NWSL must learn from its decision to continue play after Angel City’s Savy King collapsedChelsea’s domestic dominance still won’t be considered enough until Europe is conquered, tooLondon City Lionesses head to WSL with ambition to compete among the elite_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Tamerra Griffin, Megan FeringaPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily OlsenAdditional NWSL press conference audio captured by Taylor Vincent_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow 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, Meg Linehan speaks to Meghann Burke, the executive director of the NWSL Players Association. The two discuss how the union is responding to Savy King's medical emergency in the match between Angel City and the Utah Royals last Friday and the NWSL's decision not to suspend the match. What changes to league protocols is the NWSLPA calling for? What’s next for player safety after the Savy King incident? How long will it be before changes are implemented?_______________Mentioned on the show:After Savy King’s on-field collapse, why wasn’t Angel City’s match cancelled?Angel City’s Savy King underwent surgery after collapsing on field, prognosis ‘excellent’NWSL must learn from its decision to continue play after Angel City’s Savy King collapsed_______________HOST: Meg LinehanGUESTS: Meghann BurkePRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠Follow 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 on Full Time, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan check-in on the two 2026 NWSL expansion clubs, Boston Legacy FC and NWSL Denver. With 10 months to go, just how ready for 2026 are these two expansion teams?To help learn more about what progress is being made, this podcast also features interviews with Boston general manager Domènec Guasch and Denver team president Jen Millet. From the basics of opening a team bank account and making sure fans are invested from the jump, to knowing when we might see the a head coach hired or the first player signing. Domènec and Jen answer all the pressing questions on the build out of these two new teams.Tamerra and Meg close out the show by discussing what they learned from those respective interviews, and then offering their lessons learned and things to avoid from previous expansion teams that have joined the NWSL._______________Articles mentioned on the show: NWSL Denver hires Jen Millet as its first president: Colorado native ‘excited’ for another buildNWSL expansion team Boston Legacy gets White Stadium court winIntroducing Boston Legacy FC: NWSL expansion team announces new nameNWSL’s Denver expansion team announces stadium plans to open in 2028Boston hires former FC Barcelona executive as new general manager_______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUESTS: Domènec Guasch, Jen MilletPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow 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 Meg Linehan to talk about Friday night's shocking medical emergency in the NWSL. After Angel City defender Savy King collapsed in the 74th minute, why wasn't the match cancelled? How were decisions made on Friday night? What communication was made with the players? And, what can the NWSL learn from this?Jillian then goes over the top stories Matchweek 8 of the NWSL season, including her moment of the weekend. The show closes out with Jillian and Producer Theo discussing Chelsea's undefeated season in the English Women's Super League. Is this the best Chelsea team ever? And can anyone stop them from doing it again next season?_______________Articles mentioned on the show: NWSL must learn from its decision to continue play after Angel City’s Savy King collapsedAfter Savy King’s on-field collapse, why wasn’t Angel City’s match cancelled?This WSL season wasn’t a classic – it’s time to make the league more exciting_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow 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 a career spent shutting people out, Carli Lloyd decided to let people in. As the former USWNT player was inducted into the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame, she delivered a 20 minute speech that revealed why she acted the way she did during her 17-year career. On this week's Full Time Focus, go inside Meg Linehan's feature story about Lloyd's new perspective by listening to an excerpt from their conversation this week. The two discuss how Lloyd assembled her words, why she wants to be more vulnerable now, and how she views her relationships with former teammates and coaches. In the four years since Lloyd retired from the sport, what has and hasn't changed? PLUS: Host Jillian Sakovits gets you ready for the weekend action with three things to know & more news from around the NWSL._______________Mentioned on the show:USWNT’s Carli Lloyd reflects on her new perspective following National Soccer Hall of Fame speech_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Meg Linehan, Carli LloydPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠Follow 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 on Full Time, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan sit down with Lisa Cole for a special feature interview. Cole has had an eclectic journey to now being the head of player pathways at the USWNT, and a backroom staff member under Emma Hayes. Over the past 20 years, her journey has gone from the college game to the fall of the WPS, the creation of the NWSL, to Papua New Guinea and Fiji, as well as a recent influential spell at the Zambian football federation. On the show, the trio also discuss the challenges women face as they try to become head coaches in the professional game. Why don't more pathways exist for female coaches? What has changed or not changed in the past 20 years? How can the industry change and start providing better opportunities? While Cole may not be a household name, she remains one of the most respect names in the industry. She is someone revered by her peers, the most influential coach you've never heard of. _______________Articles mentioned on the show: Only two NWSL teams have a woman as head coach. Could expansion exacerbate the issue?_______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUEST: Lisa ColePRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow 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 looks back over Matchweek 7 of the NWSL season. From the league's first-ever 'Sister Sister' goal, to how likely it is that Seattle Reign and the Portland Thorns can build on their recent marquee results and become contenders.To unpack the NWSL chaos, Jillian is joined by The Athletic's Asli Pelit, who also takes the listener inside a special one-off night on Broadway with Gotham FC's Midge Purce.PLUS: Meg Linehan stops by to talk about London City Lionesses' dramatic promotion to the English Women's Super League, and owner Michele Kang's ambition._______________Articles mentioned on the show:Backstage with Midge Purce as the Gotham and USWNT forward makes her Broadway debut in ‘Chicago’⁠Michele Kang’s London City Lionesses promoted to WSL for first time_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Asli Pelit, Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠Follow 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 Jillian Sakovits is joined by Angel City and U.S. youth national team midfielder Kennedy Fuller. The teenager, in her sophomore season as a professional, talks about how she's grown from her rookie season, the challenges young players face in the NWSL, her relationship with Emma Hayes, and her USWNT ambitions. PLUS: Jillian and producer Theo discuss what's next for the Chicago Stars after firing head coach Lorne Donaldson just six matches into the season, and more NWSL news to know ahead of the weekend's matches. _______________Mentioned on the show: ⁠Chicago Stars fires head coach Lorne Donaldson⁠The Chelsea dynasty: How they celebrated an ‘unbelievable’ sixth Women’s Super League title in a rowTom Brady tells Birmingham fans to ‘show up’ for promotion clash with Michele Kang’s London City Lionesses_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Kennedy Fuller PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠Follow 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.

Last week, we learned that the NWSL submitted an application to U.S. Soccer to create its very own second division soccer league. The NWSL's intent for a new reserve league came just weeks after WPSL Pro had been awarded second division sanctioning for its league. All this has got us wondering at Full Time: What is the landscape of American women’s soccer right now? What should a second division women’s soccer league look like within that landscape? And why are there so many of them popping up right now?The Athletic's Jeff Rueter also joins the show to talk about his column looking at the history of lower division soccer in the U.S. and what the NWSL needs to be aware of as it moves forward. And, hear from industry leaders across the country, Andrea Yoch (MN Aurora FC, USL-W), Jamie Levoy (California Storm, WPSL), and Chris Petrucelli (Dallas Trinity, USL-Super League) who share their insights on what the most vital parts of the women's soccer ecosystem really are. _______________Articles mentioned on the show: A lower-division league is good for women’s soccer. But is NWSL’s proposal the solution?NWSL requested permission to start a new second division. What does it mean for women’s soccer?NWSL submits application to U.S. Soccer for second division professional women’s league_______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUESTS: Jeff Rueter, Andrea Yoch, Jamie Lovey, Chris PetrucelliPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠Follow 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.

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: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠Follow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow 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: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On one of the most jam-packed Full Time podcasts ever, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan unpack the team name launch of the Boston-based BOS Nation FC, the NWSL's 15th expansion club.What was behind the now redacted 'Too Many Balls' marketing campaign? Who are the owners trying to appeal to? How will Boston look to make amends after hurting its fanbase, and current players in the league, during a tumultuous 48 hours?Adding an on-the-ground perspective, Steph Yang joined the podcast fresh from attending the BOS Nation launch event, where she spoke to the Boston Unity Soccer Partners ownership group as well as local fan groups.Later on, it was time to give Temwa Chawinga her flowers. Tamerra spoke with the record-breaking woman of the moment and fellow KC Current teammate Mwanalima Jereko. Last week, Chawinga scored her 19th goal of the 2024 season, breaking Sam Kerr's record of 18 in a single NWSL season.The two African-born players talked about their chosen family sisterhood as teammates, their favorite foods that African fans bring for them after matches, the secrets behind their joyous goal celebrations, and what the real Chawinga is like off the pitch.Plus, San Diego Wave and the NWSL are being sued by five former Wave employees, and Merritt Mathias announced her retirement._______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUESTS: Steph Yang, Temwa Chawinga, Mwanalima JerekoPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________San Diego Wave and NWSL face discrimination lawsuit filed by five former club employeesMerritt Mathias will retire as a truly authentic NWSL originalLinehan: Boston NWSL club misses the mark with BOS Nation FC and marketing campaignBoston NWSL team to be known as BOS Nation Football Club, with green as primary colorBOS Nation, a publicity campaign gone wrong and an apology for the hurt it caused_______________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Full Time Review, your Monday recap of all the best women's soccer action from the weekend in under 15 minutes.This week, Theo Lloyd-Hughes rounds up the NWSL weekend, starting with the Portland Thorns stunning the Orlando Pride on Friday night, and handing Seb Hines' team their first defeat in over a year.Then, the Kansas City Current's Temwa Chawinga continued her extraordinary 2024 when she smashed home her 19th goal of the season against Bay FC — breaking the record for the most goals ever in an NWSL season by doing so.Meg Linehan pops in to go deeper on why the big goals and milestones this weekend mean so much, and the emotion that erupted from Christen Press getting on the scoresheet for the first time this season for Angel City.To close out, The Athletic's Art de Roche reports from London to give an update on the increased pressure on Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall following a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea in the WSL._______________HOST: Theo Lloyd-HughesGUEST: Meg Linehan, Art de RochePRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The unbeaten Orlando Pride has just lifted the 2024 NWSL Shield. But their history, on the pitch, in this league is one filled with many more downs than ups.This week on Full Time, Meg Linehan and Steph Yang trace the Pride's journey from an awkward expansion club, to now sitting at the top of the standings at the end of an unprecedented 2024 season.To help answer the question of how Orlando achieved this transformation, general manager Haley Carter joined the show to take us inside the Pride's emergence since her arrival in January 2023.What kind of soccer club did Carter see when she walked in the door? How have the players changed and adapted to her and head coach Seb Hines' management style?Plus, Steph reports back from her one-on-one with Commissioner Jessica Berman and the additional information she learned about the Angel City points deductions. What does it mean for the rest of the league, and the NWSL's image regarding rule-breaking?There's also time to preview the upcoming NWSL weekend, the Portland Thorns' plans to make a change at GM, and whether Temwa Chawinga will hit goal number 19!_______________HOST: Meg LinehanGUEST: Steph Yang, Haley CarterPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Angel City salary-cap violation was revealed by former player, says NWSL commissionerPortland Thorns’ Karina LeBlanc leaving GM role at end of seasonSpirit’s Andi Sullivan out for season with torn ACL: What it means for ailing squad ahead of playoffs_______________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first-ever edition of Full Time Review!A new podcast from The Athletic that brings you a quick review of all the weekend’s NWSL action in under 15 minutes.Every Monday, we'll keep you updated on the biggest news stories, results, off-field moments, breathtaking goals, press conference reactions, and maybe some tidbits from Europe and international matches too.On the inaugural episode, Meg Linehan was joined by Steph Yang, who was in Orlando on Sunday night to witness Marta and the Pride lift their first-ever NWSL Shield. It was a soggy, emotional, and historic night to remember in central Florida.After that, Meg breaks down the crucial details of Angel City's unprecedented sanctions for breaching the salary cap rules, Temwa Chawinga equaling Sam Kerr's single-season goal record, and so much more from a suitably busy weekend in the NWSL._______________HOST: Meg LinehanGUEST: Steph YangPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all to play for. With four matches of the NWSL regular season remaining, it's time we got serious about the teams still trying to book their tickets to the postseason.This week on Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan break down the four teams, the Chicago Red Stars, the Portland Thorns, Bay FC, and Racing Louisville, that are trying to squeeze into the final three NWSL playoff spots (sixth, seventh and, eighth place in the standings).What are the major questions that need answering? How will form and injuries come into play? Which team is trending up at crunch time? And, which is falling apart at the worst possible moment?During the show, NWSL Best XI candidate Taylor Flint stopped by to take us inside her impressive season, the positional tweaks she has had to incorporate under head coach Bev Yanez, as well as offer a behind-the-scenes view of Racing Louisville's quest for a first-ever playoff berth.All of that plus Fran Alonso departing the Houston Dash, Christine Sinclair's retirement announcement, UWCL Group Stage draw takeaways, and a new NWSL Shield trophy!_______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUEST: Taylor FlintPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Articles mentioned on the podcast:Emma Hayes tours the U.S: Players the USWNT coach could consider for the team’s futureNWSL, Tiffany & Co. unveil redesigned Shield, MVP awards: ‘The most majestic, iconic trophies’NC Courage's Hurricane Helene relief efforts with United Way_______________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh from their best finish at a U-20 World Cup in over 10 years, it is time to take a closer look at the state of the women's USYNT.On a very special episode of Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan were joined by three guests to go deeper into the world of U-20 international soccer.Former USWNT legend Heather O'Reilly hopped on the podcast to talk about her time spent working for FIFA in Colombia at the U-20 World Cup, and the data behind the nations that impressed at the tournament.Then, former U-20 USWNT head coach Laura Harvey explained some of the key cultural and technical changes that have slowly been developed at the U.S. soccer federation over the past half-decade. In 2024, how important are pathways to the senior team and principles of play when it comes to the youth levels?Finally, the current head coach of the U-20 USWNT, Tracey Kevins, discussed the instantly legendary campaign, some of the special moments the team shared along the way, and all the emotions of the 'Miracle in Cali' -- which saw the USA storm back from 2-0 down in second half stoppage time to beat Germany.If all that wasn't enough, there's still a bit of time on the podcast for Tamerra and Meg to unpack Twila Kilgore's departure from the USWNT setup and the biggest NWSL matchup of the weekend._______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUESTS: Heather O'Reilly, Laura Harvey, Tracey KevinsPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Full Time podcast has a bit of a Seattle feel.Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan caught up with Seattle Reign general manager Lesle Gallimore to learn more about how the NWSL club's recent ownership change has affected their 2024 season in both frustrating and exciting ways.Gallimore also opened up about her decision to feature in the new Netflix documentary 'Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer' -- she unpacked some of her feelings on the legendary USWNT goalkeeper too. Before being at the helm of the Reign, Gallimore was at the University of Washington for 25 seasons. There, she coached Solo in the early 2000s. Tamerra and Meg also weighed in on the documentary and some of its glaring journalistic deficiencies.After all that, there's still time to talk NJ/NY Gotham FC becoming the first NWSL club to visit the White House, the curiosities of ESPN's GM survey, and the return of the English Women's Super League._______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUEST: Lesle GallimorePRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Articles mentioned on the podcast:Gotham FC will be the first NWSL team to visit the White House for championship celebrationAre Sonia Bompastor’s new-look Chelsea ready for their WSL title defence?_______________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In San Diego, CA, on a sweltering Sunday in September, Alex Morgan hung up her cleats.With just a few days' notice, the two-time World Cup winner, Olympic gold-medalist, and NWSL Champion said goodbye to playing soccer.On this week's episode of the Full Time podcast, it's all about digging into this moment. Starting with Morgan's retirement video, which sent shockwaves around the world, and finally, the extraordinary emotional serenade that saw her walk off into the sunset.Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan -- who was reporting from San Diego, having flown out to witness history at Snapdragon Stadium up close -- grapple with everything leading up to Sunday's finale as well as the send-off match itself.Also on the show, broadcaster and former NWSL player Jordan Angeli stopped by to talk about what it was like to commentate on the final-ever Alex Morgan match, while also reminiscing about playing alongside the USA legend back when she was breaking out in the early 2010s._______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUEST: Jordan AngeliPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Articles mentioned on the podcast:Alex Morgan ends soccer career with a final 13 minutes for the Wave against the CourageAlex Morgan’s final NWSL game to be presented across multiple channels, streaming servicesAlex Morgan reminisces before final game: ‘I hope my legacy is that I pushed the game forward’Alex Morgan, USWNT and NWSL star, announces retirement from soccer, pregnant with second child_______________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With 2025 NWSL free agents officially being able to negotiate with new clubs as of September 1st, it was a good time for the Full Time podcast to do a deep dive on the players set to hit the market.Whether you're a general manager in training or a first-time free agency enjoyer, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan break down all the key concepts, and things you need to know. Then, the duo takes a look back at the first two years of NWSL free agency and what might look different in 2025.Tamerra and Meg also threw out some of the marquee names fans need to be watching and then were joined on the show by The Athletic's Jeff Rueter who offered up some of his data analysis to highlight some of the secret superstars that are ready to make a splash in 2025 free agency.All that, plus the latest talking points on the Ballon D'or nominations, a wild record-breaking weekend in the NWSL, and the podcast's favorite transfers of the league's summer window that just closed last week._______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUEST: Jeff RueterPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Articles mentioned on the podcast:NWSL free agency watchlist: Standouts who could capitalize on career-best seasonsMidge Purce and Sophie Schmidt are free agents – here’s what that means_______________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, a trio of top European clubs toured the United States. But why?Meg Linehan and Steph Yang unpack why Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea's women's teams are making sure to have pre-season friendlies across the Atlantic, and what the trend might be a sign of bigger things to come.What can we learn from analyzing both the on-pitch and off-pitch strategy? Should we be talking more about player load and fixture congestion? Is the NWSL a threat or an inspiration to the WSL's commercial targets?Having been in Washington D.C. to cover Arsenal and Chelsea's co-tour, Steph expands on what she learned from spending time with the WSL coaches. She also shares some of the details of cross-club business growth from her sit down with Washington Spirit owner Michelle Kang.One of The Athletic's Arsenal writers, Are de Roché then joined the podcast to compare and contrast previous U.S. tours involving the Gunners' men's team.In addition to all that, there's also time to talk about the Abby Dahlkemper trade, Megan Rapinoe's jersey retirement, and so much more NWSL action._______________HOST: Meg LinehanGUEST: Steph Yang, Art de RochéPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Articles mentioned on the podcast:Michele Kang’s global investment in women’s soccer on display with Arsenal, Chelsea friendliesNWSLPA announces initial list of players eligible for league’s first free agency under new CBA________________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is another monumental day for the National Women's Soccer League Players Association. On Thursday, the NWSLPA announced that it had agreed terms for a new collective bargaining agreement through the 2030 season.The new CBA is effective immediately and comes just two years after the NWSL and its players signed the first-ever union contract in the league's history.So, on this week's Full Time podcast, Meg Linehan and Steph Yang broke down what this landmark CBA means for the league and the players. From new minimum salaries to the major decision to abolish the draft, and a milestone revenue-sharing model. Why change the CBA now? And why these specific changes?Later on, to help take the listener inside the negotiations, NWSL PA representative and North Carolina Courage midfielder Brianna Pinto also joined the podcast. She shared the players' point of view on how the new CBA was drawn up, what demands were essential for a better league, and what it was like to be a part of the five-player group that went to the table with the league to broker the deal this past July.Before closing out the show, Meg and Steph give their thoughts on the San Diego Wave's hiring of Landon Donovan as the club's new interim head coach. While also debating what the new CBA means for the teams at the bottom of the NWSL standings. Which of the struggling clubs (if any) will be able to crash the playoffs?_______________HOST: Meg LinehanGUEST: Steph Yang, Brianna PintoPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Articles & previous shows mentioned on the pod:2022 Full-Time episode: Let's Break Down The NWSL CBA!NWSL Players Association ratifies first collective bargaining agreementWhy USL Super League isn’t looking to compete with NWSL: What to expect from new leagueLandon Donovan acknowledges ‘steep’ NWSL learning curve as Wave’s interim head coach________________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From a café in Paris, Meg Linehan sat down with NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman for a special one-on-one interview episode. The conversation focused on how the league is strategizing to maximize the impact of the 2024 Paris Olympics.Can the NWSL build on the success of the gold medal-winning U.S. women's national team, as well as dozens of high-profile foreign players who featured in Paris? With the second half of the NWSL regular season beginning on August 23, how much of a catalyst could these Games be?With a renewed vision to be the best league in the world, Berman shared her thoughts on Naomi Girma, Marta, the power of joy, club ownership, the importance of marketing, "Super Bowl-esque events" and more.This bonus episode of the Full Time podcast was recorded on the eve of the 2024 women's Olympic soccer final, which eventually saw the USWNT secure a memorable 1-0 win over Brazil._______________HOST: Meg LinehanGUEST: Jessica BermanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen________________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your 2024 Paris Olympic champions are the U.S. women's national team.On the final Olympic reaction podcast, Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang dissect how Emma Hayes' players ground out a nervy and choppy 1-0 win in the final over Brazil.Was this USA team redeeming the 2023 World Cup failure or is that an unfair lens to view the triumph through? Just how huge was goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher at the tournament? Are the USWNT ahead of schedule in terms of their development under Hayes?From the Parc des Princes stadium in France, Meg Linehan called in to give an update on the USA players' emotions at the final whistle and set the scene from the podium, including tears of joy in the press conference from captain Lindsey Horan.Finally, Tamerra and Steph close out their 2024 Paris Olympic podcast coverage by handing out their own awards for the best tournament moments and then reflect on how these Games will be remembered._______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Steph YangGUESTS: Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen________________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. women's national team's 2024 Paris Olympics adventure is not over. After a 1-0 extra-time win over Germany in Tuesday's semifinal, Emma Hayes' team will take on Brazil for a gold medal this weekend.On this special match-reaction Full Time podcast, Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang break down how the USA stayed cool to survive and advance in a crunchy knockout affair against Germany. From Sophia Smith banishing the ghosts of the 2023 World Cup; to just how unstoppable Naomi Girma was in Lyon.Speaking of Lyon...Meg Linehan calls into the show, from France, to get the podcast caught up on her takeaways from the mixed zone with the players and coach. What was Hayes' reaction to taking the USA one step closer to Olympic gold? How was match-winner Smith feeling after one of the biggest moments of her career so far?Tamerra and Steph also play 'Gold, Silver, and Bronze' (giving out medals to their favorite moments from both the USA's win over Germany and Brazil's stunning 4-2 win over Spain.) Before then closing out the show with a preview of the upcoming gold medal match between the USWNT and the Selecao Feminina. Could this be Marta's last-ever tournament match for her country?_______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Steph YangGUESTS: Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen________________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow on instagram: @tafulltime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a day. With three of the four 2024 Paris Olympic quarterfinals going to extra time, (and two of those games going to a penalty shootout), it's about time the Full Time podcast did the same!That's right, it's a bumper edition of the Full Time podcast, Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang react to the U.S. women's national team's 1-0 overtime win over Japan as well as break down all 531 minutes of exhausting Olympic quarterfinal action.On the ground from the Parc des Princes, in Paris, Meg Linehan calls into the show to talk about what happened in the USA mixed zone after the win. How did head coach Emma Hayes respond to audible boos in the crowd? Just how fatigued are these players? And, did the Japanese tactics stifle the Americans' game plan?Later on in the show, Tamerra and Steph play 'Gold, Silver, and Bronze' (giving out medals to their favorite moments of the day). While also finishing up with a preview of the two Olympic Semifinals to come next week and some of their favorite moments from around the Games on Saturday.One thing remains true: The USWNT is onto a medal match. But who are their biggest rivals left in the tournament? This episode of the Full Time podcast will unpack it all._______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Steph YangGUESTS: Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen________________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow on instagram: @tafulltime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And breathe. The USWNT finished the group stage with a perfect three wins from three at the 2024 Paris Olympics.At the end of the day's soccer action, Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang react to the Americans' 2-1 over Australia and then they are joined by Meg Linehan to give the inside scoop from the Stade Velodrome, in Marseille, on how the players and head coach Emma Hayes reacted to victory.Is it time to question Hayes' lack of rotation in the starting XI? Who replaces a now-suspended Sam Coffey? After months without access, what was goalscorer Korbin Albert asked in the mixed zone? Exactly what did Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson do to earn a yellow card?After wrapping up the USWNT's win and overall group stage performance, Tamerra and Steph play 'Gold, Silver, and Bronze' (giving out medals to their favorite moments of the day). Then, they finish up with a preview of every Olympic Quarterfinal matchup. From the USA's 2012 Olympic final rematch versus Japan; to Canada's miraculous journey to the knockout rounds (where they will play Germany) despite a six-point deduction and a suspended head coach._______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Steph YangGUESTS: Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen________________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow on instagram: @tafulltime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moments after the USA's confident 4-1 win over Germany at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang jump on the Full Time podcast to break down all the action.Why does the Americans' front three look so cohesive right now? Is there anyone that Naomi Girma can't cover? Why did Emma Hayes opt for an unchanged team?Midway through the podcast, Meg Linehan calls in from the Stade Velodrome, in Marseille, to update the listener on the USA players' emotions after qualifying for the quarterfinals, as well as to give some unique insights from being on the ground in France.PLUS: Tamerra and Steph play 'Gold, Silver, and Bronze' (giving out medals to what they believed to be the most impressive elements of a truly legendary day of Olympic women's soccer ). There's also plenty of talk about the ongoing #Dronegate, and Canada's shock 2-1 win over France without their banned head coach, Bev Priestman._______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Steph YangGUESTS: Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen________________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow on instagram: @tafulltime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Immediately after the USA's 3-0 win over Zambia at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang sit down to react to all the action.How did Emma Hayes appear in her first major tournament game? Did the USA's attack do enough against 10 players? What can we infer from the lineup choices and substitutions?Later on in the show, Meg Linehan calls in from the Stade de Nice stadium. She offers up her unique perspective from the mixed zone after the match, as well as reports on what she learned from being on the ground in France.PLUS: Tamerra and Steph play 'Gold, Silver, and Bronze' (giving out medals to what they believed to be the most impressive elements of the USA v Zambia match). And then, the duo breaks down all the other Olympic soccer action from around the tournament's group stage, including the latest on #Dronegate._______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Steph YangGUESTS: Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen________________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow on instagram: @tafulltime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang host a special episode of the Full Time podcast that previews the entire 2024 Paris Olympics soccer tournament. With the help of three additional experts, from The Athletic's soccer desk, the crew breaks down everything you need to know about Groups A, B, and C.From who the standout players might be, to the expected tournament favorites and unfortunate potential flops. With insightful analysis, the podcast wonders whether the USWNT can make it to the podium under new head coach Emma Hayes? Will anyone (but themselves) stop Spain? And, is this finally the moment where France, as hosts, truly captures the imagination of the country?Don't miss out on the perfect way to prepare for the action, which gets underway on July 25.12 teams. Three medals. But only one can take home Olympic gold._______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Steph YangGUESTS: Jessy Parker-Humphries, Meg Linehan, Laia Cervello HerreroPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen________________Articles mentioned on the show:USWNT heads to Olympics lacking goals scored: ‘If we went into Zambia perfect, I’d be worried’Canada bids farewell to Christine Sinclair during 1-0 win over AustraliaChristine Sinclair’s imperfect World Cup sendoff and the end of an era________________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Meg and Tamerra analyze how the U.S. women's national performed in their final two dress rehearsals, against Mexico and Costa Rica, ahead of the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics. There may just be a growing concern that the USA's midfield is, in fact, not midfielding. In what ways can Emma Hayes attempt to fix it? And, how did the hot weather conditions this past week play a factor in the preparations for the upcoming tournament?The duo also discusses what the sale of Angel City FC to Willow Bay and Bob Iger means for the NWSL club's aspirations on and off the pitch. Before then turning their attention to a special Olympic mailbag, where the podcast hosts answered a selection of burning questions submitted by the listeners._______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen________________Articles mentioned on the show:How Angel City became ‘the most valuable women’s sports team in the world’ with new ownersGermany’s Lena Oberdorf to miss Paris Olympics with significant knee injuryUSWNT head coach Emma Hayes calls hot conditions in D.C. ‘perfect preparation’ for Olympics________________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is the 25th anniversary of the U.S. women's national team winning the 1999 World Cup, so what better way to celebrate than by bringing two legendary players from that team onto the podcast?Hall of Famers Julie Foudy and Briana Scurry joined Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan to reflect on what made the 1999 team special, share stories of the past, and reveal how they were able to craft a unique legacy on and off the pitch that still resonates today. PLUS: Tamerra and Meg preview the USA's intriguing Olympic send-off match against Mexico. What is at stake in Emma Hayes' biggest test yet? Also, in the NWSL, the podcast discusses whether the Orlando Pride and the KC Current created a new rivalry and whether Marta celebrated her team's win too hard.HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen________________Articles mentioned on the show:San Diego Wave president Jill Ellis denies former employee’s allegations of workplace abuseSan Diego Wave, president Jill Ellis not found to have violated NWSL policy________________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With just over half the season played - and the month-long Olympic break on the horizon - it is the perfect time to zoom out and have a healthy debate on the state of the 2024 NWSL season.Hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan are joined by former player and current broadcast analyst Jill Loyden to reflect on the league at its midway point while also looking forward to what we might see in the back half of the campaign. The trio unpacked the big questions, the award front runners, tactical strategies, and all the vibes in a special panel episode.PLUS: Tamerra and Meg discussed Kansas City being announced as the host of the 2024 NWSL Championship final, as well as the latest news on the sale of Angel City FC. To close out, the podcast also contemplated what we have learned from the coaching changes during the season so far.HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanPANEL GUEST: Jill LoydenPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen________________Articles mentioned on the show:2024 NWSL championship will be played at new Kansas City stadiumDisney CEO Bob Iger and Willow Bay close to purchasing control of Angel City FC: Source________________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The USA's 2024 Paris Olympics roster is finally here. So, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan take a deep dive into the major takeaways, leading with head coach Emma Hayes' big decision to leave behind veteran forward and co-captain Alex Morgan.Was it the right call to drop Morgan, and how was the move factored into the roster construction on and off the pitch? What did Tamerra and Meg make of midfielder Korbin Albert's inclusion in the squad despite a furor from the fanbase? What to make of more surprises on the 'Alternate' player list?PLUS: It has been a manic week of NWSL news, and there's plenty to get to in the U.S. domestic game. From coaching arrivals to departures to front office resignations. Tamerra and Meg try to make sense of Casey Stoney's sacking in San Diego, while speculating a new club that might swoop in and offer her a job. And, what are the first impressions of Jonatan Giraldez, now that the former FC Barcelona coach has touched down in Washington D.C?HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen________________Articles mentioned on the show:Why Alex Morgan missing the USWNT Olympic roster isn’t as drastic as it looksEmma Hayes backs Korbin Albert’s USWNT Olympic roster spot: ‘She’s a tremendous human being’________________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate Juneteenth, Tamerra Griffin hosts a special episode of the podcast to explore the holiday and Blackness in the NWSL.Alongside Tamerra's musings on the history of Juneteenth, commitment to liberation, and the importance of telling Black stories in soccer, she is joined by two special guests from the Washington Spirit.First, rookie sensation Croix Bethune stops by to talk about how she is bringing the culture into her spectacular performances while also revealing some of what is behind her unique style off the pitch. Then, the D.C. club's VP of Community Development, RaShauna Hamilton, talks about why representing the city's Black community at the stadium is so important and how she cultivated intentional events to celebrate Juneteenth.HOST: Tamerra GriffinPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen________________Articles mentioned on the show:Croix Bethune on her USWNT call, record-breaking rookie year in NWSL and ‘demon time’________________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the two 2024 expansion teams' first-ever meeting in the NWSL, Tamerra and Meg take a closer look at Bay FC and the Utah Royals. As we approach midseason, in their inaugural years, what are the two clubs doing similarly, and how are their approaches unique?To help get these answers, Kiki Pickett, the unsung midfield hero for the Northern Californians, stopped by to give the inside scoop on her rise from squad player to the scorer of a history-making goal at Wrigley Field.Then, USWNT legend and first-time head coach Amy Rodriguez hopped on the show to open up about the lessons she has learned from a tricky start to life in Salt Lake City, and how she is trying to implement a long-term plan.PLUS: Don't miss our interview with "low sock baller" Tobin Heath. The two-time World Cup winner chatted about why she is thriving in the media landscape, and what she thinks of Emma Hayes and the USWNT's chances at the upcoming Olympic games.HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen________________Articles featured on the show:Sinead Farrelly announces retirement: ‘I’m feeling so grateful’Chicago Red Stars break NWSL attendance record vs. Bay FC at Wrigley FieldChristen Press’ long journey back from injury: ‘The last six months have been the best of my life’________________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the immediate aftermath of the USWNT's victories over South Korea, Meg Linehan and fellow Athletic writer Steph Yang joined podcast host Tamerra Griffin live from Allianz Field, in St. Paul, MN, for a roundtable discussion of the biggest moments and lessons learned from the first two matches of the Emma Hayes era.The trio unpack what it was like to witness teenager Lily Yohannes' breathtaking debut? How is Tierna Davidson maturing into a leader and important queer voice on the national team? Which players have nailed down a starting role for this summer's Paris Olympics? And, what has Emma Hayes been trying to get the media and players to understand?Plus: The thrilling dominance and growth of the U.S. women's deaf national team, and the excitement surrounding the Chicago Red Stars' Wrigley Field debut in the NWSL this weekend.HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen________________Articles featured on the show:Who is Lily Yohannes? The 16-year-old USWNT goal-scorer breaking through at AjaxUSWNT’s transformation under Emma Hayes continues, 16-year-old Lily Yohannes scores in her debutUSWNT Olympic roster prediction 3.0: What we learned from Emma Hayes’ arrival________________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At long last, Emma Hayes is in the United States to officially begin her tenure as the head coach of the U.S. women's national team. And, there is a lot to talk about.Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan debate whether there has ever been an incoming coach with this much hype in the team's history. Is American soccer ready for a coach with this much personality? What was it like to spend an intimate hour in the company of Hayes in New York City? What should fans expect from her two opening matches against South Korea?Meanwhile, a new professional Canadian women's soccer league (the Northern Super League) was announced. So, Tamerra and Meg discussed first impressions, takeaways surrounding the branding, and what its creation means for Concacaf and North American soccer.Plus: Orlando Pride defender Emily Sams stopped by the podcast to give us the scoop on the club top of the NWSL standings. What was it like to set a new league record for consecutive wins? How is training with Barbra Banda? And, can she break into the USWNT?With club football taking a weekend off during the FIFA window, Tamerra and Meg close out by looking ahead to some of international soccer's most joyous and frustrating storylines.HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen________________Articles featured on the show:USWNT head coach Emma Hayes brings unique personality back to the country that ‘made’ herUSWNT head coach Emma Hayes talks Olympic roster preparations and the role of NWSL________________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a new era for the U.S. women's national team, and it's also a new era for Full Time with Meg Linehan. On the first episode back, new podcast co-host Tamerra Griffin and Meg analyzed the names that made the cut, and some notable absentees, from Emma Hayes' first-ever USA national team roster.To unpack the news that Brazil will be hosting the 2027 World Cup, Tamerra and Meg also discussed how the South Americans secured the tournament and what needs to happen to create a lasting legacy. Can it top the 2023 edition in Australia & New Zealand?Plus: Listen to interviews with broadcaster Duda Pavao, who helped present the Brazilian federation's bid at the FIFA congress in Bangkok, as well as Kansas City Current and Brazilian national team forward Debinha.Tamerra and Meg close out with reactions to a shock resignation by Camille Ashton, and a preview of Friday night's top-billing meeting between the Orlando Pride vs. Portland Thorns. HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen ________________Articles mentioned on the show:Emma Hayes names first roster as USWNT head coach: Crystal Dunn listed as a forwardBrazil wins 2027 Women’s World Cup hosting duties: What we know about the successful bidWomen’s World Cup: Why U.S./Mexico pivoted from 2027 to ‘record-breaking’ bid for 2031________________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're so excited to announce that Meg and the show are back and bigger than ever on May 23.Here's a little trailer explaining what to expect from the show and why we're so excited to return.Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg joins Sophie Penney to talk about Megan Rapinoe's final professional game and the legacy she leaves behind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Crafton, Meg Linehan and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to digest the big news that Emma Hayes is leaving Chelsea, likely for the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT).After 11 years at Chelsea, winning 13 major trophies, Hayes is primed to manage the four-time World Champions and four-time Olympic gold medallists. She replaces Vlatko Andonovski, who resigned after the Americans’ earliest ever World Cup exit.How did the deal happen? How will this impact English football? Can Hayes fix the current issues with the USWNT?Produced by Sophie PenneyExecutive Producer: Abi Paterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg and Steph are in Cincinnati for USWNT vs. South Africa. They react to the news of the NWSL coming to Boston! How big is it for the city and what's next?Boston’s NWSL ownership made ‘full sprint’ for its bid: An investor explains how it came together: https://theathletic.com/4882270/2023/09/20/boston-nwsl-2026/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg is joined by Angel City FC co-founder Kara Nortman to talk about her recent column on Yahoo Sports, "With the Women’s World Cup now over, here are 5 big soccer predictions".Takeaways from the World Cup, the future of the NWSL, and the current situation with the Spanish Football Federation.With the Women’s World Cup now over, here are 5 big soccer predictions: https://sports.yahoo.com/op-ed-with-the-womens-world-cup-now-over-here-are-5-big-soccer-predictions-195900905.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg Linehan and Jeff Reuter react to the resignation of USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski. What went wrong for Andonovski during his tenure? What is the future of Kate Markgraf?Plus, who are some candidates to be the next USWNT head coach?USWNT’s Vlatko Andonovski resigns, assistant Twila Kilgore named interim head coach: https://theathletic.com/4756777/2023/08/16/vlatko-andonovski-uswnt-head-coach/Vlatko Andonovski is out as USWNT manager… now what? Deadlines for clarity are fast approaching: https://theathletic.com/4784616/2023/08/17/uswnt-coach-search-ussf/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg Linehan and Kim McCauley discuss where the USWNT goes from here. What is the future of Vlatko Andonovski? Where do the issues in the program stem from?Plus, a recap of Spain's thrilling extra time win over the Netherlands, and Sweden's 2-1 win over Japan to book a place in the semifinal.You can follow all our 2023 World Cup coverage here: https://theathletic.com/football/womens-world-cup-soccer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg Linehan and Steph Yang react to the USWNT's stunning loss to Sweden in the Round of 16 in the 2023 Women's World Cup. Naomi Girma was the shining light for the US, but what were the biggest issues for the Americans?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg Linehan and Steph Yang get you ready for the USWNT's Round of 16 matchup against Sweden. What has changed with the US? Can they bounce back from an unimpressive group stage?Plus, an overview of the tournament — Is this the best Women's World Cup ever?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg Linehan and Emily Olsen react to the USWNT's 0-0 draw against Portugal to advance to the Round of 16. The US narrowly escapes crashing out of the tournament — How do the Americans bounce back? Can they fix the issues? Is the disconnect between NWSL and National Team holding back progress? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tanya Hvizdak, Vice President of Global Women's Sports Marketing at Nike, joins Meg Linehan on Full Time to dive into all of Nike's on-the-ground commitments at the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.Learn about Nike's base camps: How Nike is helping with athlete's recovery, entertainment and experience.You can follow all our 2023 World Cup coverage here: https://theathletic.com/football/womens-world-cup-soccer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg Linehan and Steph Yang bring you Full Time's reaction to the USWNT's 3-0 win against Vietnam in their opening match of the 2023 Women's World Cup.First up, a deep-dive into the US performance:-Sophia Smith's memorable World Cup debut-Rose Lavelle gets 30 minutes-Were US fans expecting a larger scoreline?Plus, a tournament overview:-New Zealand's impactful first ever World Cup win-Canada relying on their new kids-Meg and Steph's favorite food in Australia and New ZealandYou can follow all our 2023 World Cup coverage here: https://theathletic.com/football/womens-world-cup-soccer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a special "Journey to the Cup" episode brought to you by Google Chrome.Meg Linehan and Steph Yang are on the ground in Australia and New Zealand for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. They bring you first impressions of the host countries, matches they are excited to see, and emotions on Megan Rapinoe's last World Cup.You can follow all our 2023 World Cup coverage here: https://theathletic.com/football/womens-world-cup-soccer/Read all of The Athletic’s Journey to the Cup coverage here: https://theathletic.com/tag/the-journey-to-the-cup/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a special "Journey to the Cup" episode brought to you by Google Chrome.Michelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur, Meg Linehan and Michael Cox to give you the perfect preview guide to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.We run through every single group to give you all you need to know going into the tournament:-Will the USA retain their crown or will European champions England end the dominance of the USWNT? -Or will it be our panel’s surprise pick as favorites who bring the trophy home?-Will the likes of Haiti or South Africa be a surprise package?-And which players are going to launch themselves to global stardom this summer?You can follow all our 2023 World Cup coverage here: https://theathletic.com/football/womens-world-cup-soccer/Read all of The Athletic’s Journey to the Cup coverage here: https://theathletic.com/tag/the-journey-to-the-cup/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Waxman, co-chair of Bay FC and co-founder and CEO of Sixth Street, joins Full Time to discuss the ongoing NWSL expansion efforts in the Bay Area, following the new team’s branding reveal and CEO/general manager hires. From the team’s approach to player experience to the community reception they’ve seen so far, there’s plenty happening in the Bay. Now if someone will just get Alan one of those sweet Bay FC jackets…Follow Bay FC on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearebayfcRead Meg’s story at Bay FC’s launch on the team: https://theathletic.com/4377933/2023/04/04/nwsl-expansion-bay-area/Follow The Athletic’s World Cup coverage here: https://theathletic.com/football/womens-world-cup-soccer/Follow The Athletic’s NWSL coverage here: https://theathletic.com/football/nwsl/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a special "Journey to the Cup" episode brought to you by Google Chrome.Sam Mewis joins Full Time to discuss her recent trip to Amsterdam for a conference with global player union FIFPro, how the USWNT players association tries to share their expertise, and wins in increased prize money for players at the 2023 World Cup. Plus, thoughts on the USWNT roster and her players to watch this summer.Listen to Snacks with Sam and Lynn Williams: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snacks/id1563105123Read Dan Sheldon’s story on the FIFPro report on WWC qualification: https://theathletic.com/4616336/2023/06/20/fifpro-report-womens-world-cup/You can follow all our 2023 World Cup coverage here: https://theathletic.com/football/womens-world-cup-soccer/Read all of The Athletic’s Journey to the Cup coverage here: https://theathletic.com/tag/the-journey-to-the-cup/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a special "Journey to the Cup" episode brought to you by Google Chrome.Meg is joined by Steph Yang and Jeff Rueter to discuss the final USWNT roster for the 2023 World Cup, player by player and position by position. From the team’s depth, to major injuries and absences, to the players who also had legit shouts at making the 23 — it’s a comprehensive look at the team that’s going to be aiming for a U.S. three-peat in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia.Initial thoughts from Steph on the roster: https://theathletic.com/4628045/2023/06/21/uswnt-world-cup-roster/Jeff’s amazing breakdown of the USWNT roster with analysis of every player: https://theathletic.com/4628038/2023/06/21/uswnt-womens-world-cup-2023-squad-analysis/You can follow all our 2023 World Cup coverage here: https://theathletic.com/football/womens-world-cup-soccer/Read all of The Athletic’s Journey to the Cup coverage here: https://theathletic.com/tag/the-journey-to-the-cup/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a special "Journey to the Cup" episode brought to you by Google Chrome.Meg is joined by Canadian and Portland Thorns forward Janine Beckie — currently rehabbing her ACL injury — to preview Canada’s World Cup — including their journey through the best and most interesting group, alongside hosts Australia, plus the Republic of Ireland and Nigeria. Thoughts on the preliminary roster from Bev Priestman, the lack of a send-off match for the team ahead of the tournament, plus FIFA’s increased investment in the women’s game.Here’s more on Canada’s preliminary roster from Steph Yang: https://theathletic.com/4593326/2023/06/08/canada-preliminary-world-cup-roster/You can follow all our 2023 World Cup coverage here: https://theathletic.com/football/womens-world-cup-soccer/Read all of The Athletic’s Journey to the Cup coverage here: https://theathletic.com/tag/the-journey-to-the-cup/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steph Yang talks with "Angel City" director Arlene Nelson about how she spent 1+ year filming the team, the ways she wanted to bring viewers into the experience, and a possible season 2.Watch interview: https://youtu.be/e5ET1sX1x60 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steph Yang talks with Julie Uhrman, Angel City co-founder and president, about wanting people to see the difficulties of creating an expansion club, and her thoughts on the future direction of the NWSL.Watch interview: https://youtu.be/Hq1Ou9cVCEk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steph Yang talks with Angel City FC co-founder and owner Natalie Portman about why she wanted to make the HBO documentary, "Angel City", the importance of story-telling, and being the "cool sports friend" now.Watch interview: https://youtu.be/I49gSTNHLds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steph Yang talks with Angel City FC forward Jasmyne Spencer about what it was like filming HBO's docuseries "Angel City", and the stories that she hopes continue to be told in women's soccer.Watch interview: https://youtu.be/38LaUNg3jhg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a special "Journey to the Cup" episode brought to you by Google Chrome.Meg is joined by Charlotte Harpur and Steph Yang to discuss everything happening with the French women’s national team — from multiple players stepping away from the team over their concerns, including the team’s captain Wendie Renard, to the exit of head coach Corinne Diacre, the resignation of FFF president Noel Le Graet, and now the entrance of the team’s new head coach Herve Renard and possible return of players. All of this is happening only months before the World Cup, and time is running out for the team to prepare for this summer’s major tournament.Read Charlotte’s feature on France: https://theathletic.com/4260181/2023/03/01/france-wendie-renard-diacre/More on Noel Le Graet’s resignation: https://theathletic.com/4259868/2023/02/28/noel-le-graet-french-football/Corinne Diacre out as the team’s head coach: https://theathletic.com/4290895/2023/03/09/corinne-diacre-france-women-sacked/And Herve Renard in: https://theathletic.com/4329031/2023/03/20/herve-renard-france-women/Read all of The Athletic’s Journey to the Cup coverage here: https://theathletic.com/tag/the-journey-to-the-cup/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg checks in from New Zealand where she's on USWNT duty, and has audio from the post-game press conferences from the first match of the World Cup year for both the U.S. and the New Zealand Football Ferns. Vlatko Andonovski and Mal Swanson offer their thoughts on the match, followed by Ferns head coach Jitka Klimkova and Olivia Chance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg and Steph are back for 2023, with so much happening on the first real Monday of the year that we needed an emergency pod. First up, new Portland Thorns FC head coach Mike Norris, then a discussion of the corrective actions and sanctions announced by the NWSL on Monday following the joint investigation, and finally, the major free agency news of the day: Debinha’s staying in the NWSL, and heading to Kansas City!Portland Thorns promote assistant Mike Norris to head coach: What’s next for the NWSL side? https://theathletic.com/4073756/2023/01/09/portland-thorns-coach-mike-norris/How the Kansas City Current landed Debinha, the NWSL’s top free agent https://theathletic.com/4069897/2023/01/09/debinha-kansas-city-current-nwsl/NWSL bans Paul Riley, Christy Holly and others following joint investigation https://theathletic.com/4073531/2023/01/09/nwsl-investigation-bans-suspensions-riley-christy/All our NWSL investigation coverage: https://theathletic.com/tag/nwsl-investigations/The Journey to the Cup: What you need to know as we prepare for Australia & New Zealand 2023 https://theathletic.com/4020580/2022/12/21/2023-womens-world-cup-dates-info/Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the release of the NWSL/NWSL PA joint investigation report that found “widespread misconduct” across the league, Meg and Steph discuss their reactions to the report, the timing of its release, and the major findings and how they’ll impact the league moving forward. Also: a few words in memory of our friend, Grant Wahl.Meg’s breakdown of the joint investigation report: https://theathletic.com/4002142/2022/12/14/nwsl-pa-joint-investigation/Steph’s updated and comprehensive NWSL timeline of allegations, reports and inaction: https://theathletic.com/3677339/2022/10/10/nwsl-abuse-allegations-timeline/All our NWSL investigation coverage: https://theathletic.com/tag/nwsl-investigations/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s time to catch up with Steph Yang! First, we discuss the new partnership between The Athletic and Google and reflect on what it means about where we’ve been and where we’re going. Then, tons of topics from the NWSL championship, NWSL fines, the USWNT’s readiness ahead of a World Cup year, Rose Lavelle’s big karaoke moment, and Lauren Holiday heading into the Soccer Hall of Fame.Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/month for 12 months during our Black Friday deal: www.theathletic.com/fulltimeFor more on the new Google partnership: https://www.nytco.com/press/the-athletic-and-google-launch-program-to-double-the-athletics-coverage-of-professional-womens-sports/And https://theathletic.com/3908527/2022/11/22/project-womens-basketball-soccer-google/That interview with CBS’s Dan Weinberg on the NWSL: https://theathletic.com/3742148/2022/11/01/fox-world-series-astros-phillies/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s talk about some numbers! National Research Group’s Jay Kaufman (Executive Vice President and Head of Sports) and Mary Moczula (Global Marketing and Communications Director) join Full Time to discuss NRG’s recent study on women’s sports titled Leveling the Playing Field. The study sets out to answer a few major questions: what the increased attention on women’s sports actually means, if we are truly at a turning point, and if increased funding, viewership and interest can help overcome long-standing structural inequities. With a new media rights deal on the horizon for the NWSL, it’s the perfect time to dig deeper into the data.Read Leveling the Playing Field: https://www.nationalresearchgroup.com/news/leveling-the-playing-field Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Becca Roux, executive director of the USWNT Players Association, joins Full Time to discuss the collective bargaining agreement between the USWNT and U.S. Soccer, now available for everyone to read. From equal pay and equal prize money to safe working conditions and other important things to know from the document, Becca is here to provide the breakdown whether or not you opt to read the whole PDF. And: we talk about the infamous scrimmage against a boys team in 2017.Follow the USWNTPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/USWNTPlayersAnd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uswntplayers/USWNTPA website: https://uswntplayers.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We survived the NWSL Championship, and we’ve got one of the Championship winners on this week’s show! Janine Beckie is here to discuss the big game, the vibe in DC, the celebrations and what’s coming up in the off-season for her (spoiler: naps). Plus… we had to do it, we detoured into plenty fo Grey’s Anatomy talk (with Janine making sure we were major spoiler free).Follow our NWSL coverage at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/football/nwsl/Follow Janine on Twitter: https://twitter.com/janinebeckieAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janinebeckie4/Meg on the Ally deal: https://theathletic.com/3742895/2022/10/29/nwsl-ally-sponsorship/Steph on Rhian Wilkinson: https://theathletic.com/3744844/2022/10/30/portland-thorns-nwsl-rhian-wilkinson/The final NWSL Chaos Column of the year from Steph: https://theathletic.com/3749537/2022/10/31/nwsl-championship-thorns-sophia-smith/Meg on the congressional letter to U.S. Soccer: https://theathletic.com/3752017/2022/11/01/nwsl-investigations-congress/For more on Paul & Sam’s new USMNT podcast, From Couva to Qatar: https://theathletic.com/3748886/2022/11/01/usmnt-world-cup-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg’s on the move in DC this week ahead of the NWSL Championship. This week, players from the Portland Thorns and Kansas City Current, live from media day, answer questions about this weekend’s final.Follow our NWSL coverage at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/football/nwsl/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claire Watkins is back on Full Time to discuss the Chicago Red Stars, following the release of her exhaustive investigative report on the team this week. We discuss her new full time role at Just Women’s Sports, her reporting, and what comes next for the Red Stars — plus, a quick celebration of the new 2023 World Cup mascot.Follow Claire on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScoutRipleyRead her Chicago Red Stars story at Defector: https://defector.com/how-the-chicago-red-stars-became-the-epitome-of-nwsl-dysfunction/Subscribe to the JWS newsletter: https://justwomenssports.com/newsletter/Here’s Meg’s Red Stars story at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/3705608/Our World Cup draw guide: https://theathletic.com/3704486/Meg and Steph Yang on the NWSL quarterfinals: https://theathletic.com/3702263/And our NWSL playoffs guide: https://theathletic.com/3691227/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eni Aluko, Angel City Sporting Director and former Lioness, joins Lynsey Hooper and The Athletic’s UK and U.S. football reporters Charlotte Harpur and Meg Linehan for this one. All fresh from Wembley they digest the European Champions’ victory over the World Champions, marred by the Yates abuse report.Charlotte speaks to Millie Bright, Georgia Stanway and Rachel Daly after the match.Plus we look ahead to the WSL weekend to come and we play buy one, bench one, sell one with the Ballon D’Or nominees ahead of next week’s awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The report from the U.S. Soccer independent investigation, led by Sally Yates is in. Meg and Steph discuss the key findings, detailed in the report’s executive summary, as well as the systemic recommendations. Content warning: this podcast discusses sensitive topics including sexual, verbal and emotional abuse.To follow our coverage: https://theathletic.com/tag/nwsl-investigations/‘This guy has a pattern’: Amid institutional failure, former NWSL players accuse prominent coach of sexual coercion (from Sep. 2021): https://theathletic.com/2857633/2021/09/30/this-guy-has-a-pattern-amid-institutional-failure-former-nwsl-players-accuse-prominent-coach-of-sexual-coercion/NWSL & NWSLPA’s joint investigation, one year after Paul Riley: Where it stands, what’s next: https://theathletic.com/3644269/2022/09/30/nwsl-nwslpa-investigation-paul-riley/Linehan: The NWSL and women’s soccer power brokers have repeatedly turned a blind eye to harm (from Nov. 2021): https://theathletic.com/2972862/2021/11/22/linehan-the-nwsl-and-womens-soccer-power-brokers-have-repeatedly-turned-a-blind-eye-to-harm/‘A fear based system’: How the structure of sports protects abusers of power (from Oct. 2021): https://theathletic.com/2862063/2021/10/01/a-fear-based-system-how-the-structure-of-sports-protects-abusers-of-power/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kansas City Current head coach Matt Potter joins Full Time to discuss his path to the NWSL via NCAA and U.S. Soccer roles, the team’s culture and approach to external narratives and a chaotic end to the NWSL regular season, plus a whole lot more including a lovely story about Carla Overbeck. Plus: Meg gives a quick breakdown of the USWNT roster heading to England and Spain next month, and the NWSL playoff scenarios and schedule ahead of the final weekend of the regular season.Matt’s not an active poster, but he is on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/MattPotter70This week’s NWSL column from Meg and Steph: https://theathletic.com/3629516/2022/09/26/nwsl-mvp-candidates-debinha/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steph Yang is back! There’s a ton to cover since the last time she was on the show, from the congested NWSL table and race to the playoffs (plus a celebration of the wild 4-3 Spirit vs. Wave match) to the USWNT friendlies against Nigeria, and their upcoming ones against England, Spain and Germany, to the expected investigation report from Sally Yates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The USWNT won back-to-back games against Nigeria in Kansas City and Washington D.C. This week, we’re going to the mixed zone and press conference at Audi Field to not just get some questions in about the soccer, but the big event of the USWNT and USMNT collective bargaining agreements being signed on the field with U.S. Soccer, featuring Becky Sauerbrunn, Megan Rapinoe, Sam Coffey, Cindy Parlow Cone and Vlatko Andonovski.Read Meg’s story on the CBA signing: https://theathletic.com/3574110/2022/09/07/uswnt-cba-ussf/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Clarke of the Oregonian joins Full Time to discuss his recent investigation reports concerning the Portland Thorns and Timbers organization, from last month’s story on former employees describing a toxic work environment for women and working mothers, to this week’s story in which he reported extensive details around Portland’s investigation into their actions in 2015 concerning former head coach Paul Riley.Follow Ryan Clarke on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanTClarkeRead ‘Former employees of Portland Timbers, Thorns allege ‘toxic’ work environment for women, working mothers’ by Ryan Clarke: https://www.oregonlive.com/sports/2022/08/former-employees-of-portland-timbers-thorns-allege-toxic-work-environment-for-women-working-mothers.htmlRead ‘Details emerge from law firm’s investigation into Portland Thorns’ handling of former coach Paul Riley’ by Ryan Clarke: https://www.oregonlive.com/sports/2022/08/details-emerge-from-law-firms-investigation-into-portland-thorns-handling-of-former-coach-paul-riley.htmlRead Meg and Steph’s NWSL free agency explainer: https://theathletic.com/3539143/2022/08/25/nwsl-free-agency-dispute/And read Meg & Steph’s weekly NWSL column: https://theathletic.com/3546876/2022/08/29/nwsl-rapinoe-san-diego-wave/The Athletic is hiring a staff writer to cover women’s basketball: https://jobs.lever.co/theathletic/fa35f1dc-b17c-4d9d-8123-8693f0db1a08Hockey! Takeaways on Team USA at Women’s Worlds from Hailey Salvian and Shayna Goldman: https://theathletic.com/3551625/2022/08/30/team-usa-womens-worlds-five-takeaways/And Hailey’s got thoughts on Canada at Worlds too: https://theathletic.com/3553749/2022/08/31/womens-worlds-canada-what-did-we-learn/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re shifting our focus to another NWSL team this week, with Houston Dash president Jessica O’Neill joining the show to discuss the growing ambitions in Houston. After winning the first Challenge Cup, and under (relatively) new ownership in Ted Segal, the team’s made a bunch of big moves on the roster and in the front office this week. From pushing for the 2022 playoffs to planning ahead to the 2026 World Cup, Jessica is here to talk about it all.The NWSL Championship moves to primetime: https://theathletic.com/3531241/2022/08/23/nwsl-championship-time-channel-cbs/This week’s NWSL column from Meg & Steph: https://theathletic.com/3528601/2022/08/22/labonta-ward-nwsl-coaches/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophie Sauvage, head of international football for Olympique Lyonnais, discusses her role with both OL Reign in the NWSL and Lyon in Division 1 Féminine. From what lessons can be shared on both sides of the organization to strategy and growth of the women’s game, Sauvage is one of the few that is directly involved in shaping what comes next here and in Europe. Plus, the latest news and Laura Harvey earns the record for most wins in the NWSL.Follow Sophie Sauvage on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sauvage_sophieQ&A with new Angel City GM Angela Hucles Mangano: https://theathletic.com/3508535/2022/08/15/This week’s NWSL column from Meg & Steph: https://theathletic.com/3508747/2022/08/15/More on the Oregonian’s report from Portland: https://www.oregonlive.com/sports/2022/08/five-points-to-focus-on-from-the-oregonians-investigation-into-ptfcs-workplace-culture.htmlMeg on Soccer Made in Portland discussing Ryan’s reporting: https://www.oregonlive.com/sports/2022/08/soccer-made-in-portland-podcast-the-athletics-meg-linehan-discusses-the-ptfc-investigation.htmlThis episode of Full Time is presented by Klarna: the new, smart way to pay when you shop online for tickets, team merch, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenna Tonelli of All for XI/Nets Republic joins Meg and Steph to discuss Thursday’s breaking news that Gotham FC and head coach Scott Parkinson have parted ways, from what comes next to interim head coach options to offering up some possible solutions on the field to salvage the 2022 season at Red Bull Arena.Follow Jenna Tonelli on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jennatonelliFollow Steph Yang on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thraceOur news story on Scott Parkinson: https://theathletic.com/3498443/2022/08/11/scott-parkinson-fired-gotham-fc/Read Jenna’s story ‘As losses pile up, Gotham searches for an identity — and joy’ on Equalizer Soccer: https://equalizersoccer.com/2022/08/09/njny-gotham-fc-search-identity-joy-losing-streak-nwsl-analysis/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England’s Euro 2022 triumph has captured the hearts of the nation, and it seems like it could lead to lasting change in women’s soccer in that country and beyond. But while many are comparing it with the USA’s win in the 1999 World Cup, there are some key differences. Meg Linehan is here to talk about them.The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg and Steph are in Monterrey and checking in after the group stage of the CONCACAF W Championship. The USWNT, Canada, Costa Rica and Jamaica have booked their spots for the 2023 World Cup, and there’s still Olympic qualifying on the line. From Mexico’s disappointing performance to USWNT stand-outs, plus some NWSL thoughts, there’s plenty to talk about this week!Follow Steph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thraceKey takeaways and standout performers of the CONCACAF W Championship so far: https://theathletic.com/3419140/2022/07/12/key-takeaways-and-standout-performers-of-the-concacaf-w-championship-so-far/Don’t forget, we have the NWSL schedule, standings and stats on the site and app now! https://theathletic.com/football/nwsl/standings/The Athletic Soccer is now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ally’s Chief Marketing Officer Andrea Brimmer joins the show to dig into their sponsorship of the NWSL, a new pledge to equally spend on men’s and women’s sports over the next 5 years in media buys, and how they hope to challenge others to join them in backing women’s sports.Follow Andrea Brimmer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndreaBrimmerRead about the Bay Area expansion efforts: https://theathletic.com/3375439/2022/06/21/nwsl-bay-area/More on the USWNT roster for these friendlies & the W Championship: https://theathletic.com/3363484/2022/06/13/uswnt-roster-rapinoe-press/Don’t forget, we have the NWSL schedule, standings and stats on the site and app now! https://theathletic.com/football/nwsl/standings/The Athletic Soccer is now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Orlando Pride have placed head coach Amanda Cromwell and first assistant coach Sam Greene on administrative leave, all pending the results of an investigation into allegations of retaliation. It’s the latest in a long run of NWSL coaching suspensions, firings and the like. Meg Linehan is here to tell us why this one is important, and how a new policy is having its intended effect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A long, long journey is finally at its end. The United States men’s and women’s national teams have agreed to a first-of-it’s kind joint collective bargaining agreement – one which guarantees equal compensation for both teams. Meg Linehan has covered this story closely since the beginning, and she joins the show today to reflect on all that’s happened over the course of this story, and what could come next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steph Yang returns to discuss all things NWSL, from the soccer itself to the second half of that Challenge Cup final. From the airing of grievances with Gotham to some processing and “I feel” statements, we’ve got it all this week.Follow Steph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thraceRead this week’s NWSL column from Meg and Steph: https://theathletic.com/3301889/2022/05/09/nwsl-challenge-cup-alex-morgan-san-diego-wave/Read Steph’s story on NWSL refs: https://theathletic.com/2856701/2021/09/29/what-its-like-to-be-an-nwsl-referee-low-pay-little-support-and-constant-criticism/The latest news on Vivianne Miedema’s contract at Arsenal: https://theathletic.com/news/vivianne-miedema-closing-in-on-one-year-contract-extension-at-arsenal/TpTSnQGsMSwg/The Athletic Soccer is now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meghann Burke, executive director of the NWSL Players Association, joins Full Time to walk everyone through the collective bargaining agreement — just signed on Friday night at Angel City’s first regular season match. Follow the NWSLPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwsl_players/Read the CBA: https://www.nwslplayers.com/contractRead this week’s NWSL column from Meg and Steph: https://theathletic.com/3291664/2022/05/03/angel-city-nwsl-tiers-ravelle/Read Meg’s feature on the Angel City home opener: https://theathletic.com/3294418/2022/05/04/angel-city-fc-courage-opener-nwsl/The Athletic Soccer is now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sandra Herrera from CBS Sports joins to discuss the CONCACAF W Championship draw and how the new tournament is changing, plus some quick NWSL thoughts to send us into another week of the Challenge Cup.Follow Sandra on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandHerrera_Follow Attacking Third on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AttackingThirdFor more on the CONCACAF W Championship: https://theathletic.com/3259874/2022/04/19/concacaf-wchampionship-draw-world-cup-qualifiers-uswnt/The Athletic Soccer is now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. women’s national team just cruised to a pair of victories against Uzbekistan with a combined score of 18-1. So what did we actually learn? Steph Yang is back to discuss the takeaways with Meg as this summer’s World Cup and Olympics qualifying draws closer.Follow Steph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thrace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NWSL challenge cup is just a handful of games old, but just in the past week ther ehave been three separate season-ending injuries that could impact the players’ clubs and the U.S. women’s national team. Meg Linehan is here to tell us all about it. Also, tonight’s the last night of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying – we’ll give you a quick guide to that.Meg & Steph’s NWSL recap: https://theathletic.com/3214400/2022/03/28/jessica-mcdonald-and-ashley-sanchez-skill-shows-issues-with-broadcast-quality-and-stoneywatch-this-week-in-nwsl-chaos/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Long time, no see.” Ada Hegerberg recently announced her return to the Norway women’s national team, and is prepping for the second leg of Lyon’s Champions League quarterfinal against Juventus — but she stopped by Full Time to discuss the reaction to her big news, and dig in on media coverage of the women’s game.Follow Ada on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdaStolsmoRead more on Ada Hegerberg from Katie Whyatt: https://theathletic.com/3206942/2022/03/24/ada-hegerbergs-five-year-protest-shamed-football-now-we-must-cherish-her-talent-as-well-as-salute-her-activism/Watch UWCL games here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DAZNUEFAWomensChampionsLeague Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susie Piortkowski, head of women’s team sports at Octagon, joins Full Time this week to discuss the growth of the NWSL and women’s sports, the role of sponsorships, and, of course, sneakers.Follow Susie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/susiepioRead more on Ada Hegerberg from Katie Whyatt: https://theathletic.com/3206942/2022/03/24/ada-hegerbergs-five-year-protest-shamed-football-now-we-must-cherish-her-talent-as-well-as-salute-her-activism/Meg’s story on the new Angel City FC anthem: https://theathletic.com/3207358/2022/03/24/angel-city-unveils-club-anthem-by-brittany-howard-and-tia-p-it-just-hits-on-so-many-different-levels/Alex Abnos and his absurd chart for men’s World Cup qualifiers: https://twitter.com/AnAbnos/status/1506801657178427404 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg is joined by Steph Yang on a special live room edition of Full Time. They go through the entire NWSL league and preview the Challenge Cup. What should we expect? Which teams are the favorites?Challenge Cup preview: https://theathletic.com/3194346/2022/03/18/2022-nwsl-challenge-cup-guide-tournament-format-match-schedule-where-to-watch-and-more/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Wednesday, the NWSL announced they had found their new commissioner — and Jessica Berman joins Full Time on day one (though her official start date isn’t until April 20 ahead of the regular season). It’s a giant role to step into considering the events of 2021 for the NWSL, and the future ahead — so time to find out what Berman’s approach to the role will be over the next four years.Follow Jessica Berman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessicaBerman1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Tenorio is back and ready to discuss all things U.S. Soccer — from how the men’s national team will play a role in the USWNT equal pay settlement and CBA negotiations, to the new TV deal for the USMNT and USWNT, to the upcoming presidential election between Cindy Parlow Cone and Carlos Cordeiro this weekend. Follow Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulTenorioWhere things stand following the USWNT’s settlement with U.S. Soccer (by Meg): https://theathletic.com/3147035/2022/02/23/where-things-stand-following-the-uswnts-settlement-with-u-s-soccer/U.S. Soccer agrees to 8-year English-language media rights deal with Turner Sports and HBO (by Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal): https://theathletic.com/news/us-soccer-agrees-to-8-year-english-language-media-rights-deal-with-turner-sports-and-hbo/qqZYBuQLCEfI/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg Linehan and Steph Yang react to the USWNT players settlement with U.S. Soccer on a brand new live room on The Athletic!Meg's story: https://theathletic.com/news/uswnt-players-reach-settlement-with-us-soccer-for-total-of-24-million-in-pay-discrimination-lawsuit/BXmnGmymxK4b/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s guest is Molly Hensley-Clancy of the Washington Post, who discusses her investigative reporting on former Chicago Red Stars head coach Rory Dames at the NWSL and youth levels and the 2018 investigation done by U.S. Soccer, as well as the news of Michele Kang becoming majority owner of the Washington Spirit.Follow Molly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mollyhcRead her latest story here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/02/08/rory-dames-eclipse-select-misconduct-allegations/And on the players’ letter to Carlos Cordeiro and Cindy Parlow Cone: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/02/09/uswnt-letter-us-soccer-rory-dames/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Gregorius, FIFPRO’s Director of Policy & Strategy for Women’s Football, joins Full Time to discuss a new report from the organization on player workload. We focus in on the NWSL and the USWNT, and discuss how the schedule is ultimately the key to everything (at least when it comes to player workload). Plus: a historic CBA for the NWSL Players’ Association and the NWSL preseason started on time!Follow Sarah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_gregoRead the 2021 FIFPRO Player Workload Monitoring Report: https://www.fifpro.org/en/player-iq-hub/player-workload-monitoring-platform/lack-of-games-and-calendar-hold-back-women-s-footballOur initial news report on the CBA: https://theathletic.com/news/nwsl-players-association-ratifies-first-collective-bargaining-agreement/FxEH2fT5REqS/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s 2022, and Full Time is back! Meg and Steph catch up on the major events of the year so far, especially the ongoing collective bargaining negotiations between the players’ association and the NWSL, plus the ongoing ownership saga of the Washington Spirit and plenty more.Follow Steph Yang on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thraceMeg’s report on a potential work stoppage: https://theathletic.com/news/nwsl-players-wont-report-to-clubs-without-cba-in-place-sources/6Lq02CrVJBBr/The latest NWSLPA statement: https://twitter.com/nwsl_players/status/1486087651271020545NWSL board approves ownership changes to the Washington Spirit: https://theathletic.com/news/nwsl-board-approves-michele-kangs-acquisition-of-additional-washington-spirit-shares/f6lYpjP2y2Wn/Steph on North Carolina and Jaelene Daniels: https://theathletic.com/3085015/2022/01/21/north-carolina-courage-leaderships-response-to-jaelene-daniels-backlash-worsens-growing-disconnect-with-fans/Statement from the Portland Thorns players: https://twitter.com/sincy12/status/1485756823307096064And a statement from the team on their investigation: https://twitter.com/itsmeglinehan/status/1486372083970064385 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NWSL Players Association executive director Meghann Burke and former player Mana Shim join Full Time to discuss a new initiative designed to support NWSL players: an emergency fund that will assist current and former players with financial hardships, from car repairs to mental health resources, by putting money directly in their pockets.For more on the emergency fund and to donate: https://supporttheplayers.net/Follow the NWSL PA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwsl_playersFollow Mana Shim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meleanashimThe latest on the Washington Spirit at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/3016004/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The trades are done (for now, sort of) and Meg and Steph immediately hopped on Zoom to react to the protected and unprotected lists for the upcoming NWSL Expansion Draft as soon as they dropped on Friday. Real-time reactions, ruminating about the nature of the draft itself, plus some suggestions on additional programming for the broadcast — just tossing this out here, but if you’re going to put retired players on the list, then we deserve a NWSL retired player combine.The NWSL trade tracker (free to read): https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/nwsl-trade-tracker-sam-mewis-to-kc-current-sarah-gorden-and-julie-ertz-to-angel-city-and-more/DQSpUFTtvqRa/The protected/unprotected lists: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-releases-protected-lists-ahead-of-2022-nwsl-expansion-draft-presented-by-ally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg and Steph tackle the new-look USWNT’s performance in the final games of the year against Australia, before digging into one of the wildest NWSL trade windows ever (and it’s not even quite done yet) ahead of the NWSL expansion draft for Angel City FC and San Diego Wave FC. The NWSL trade tracker (free to read): https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/nwsl-trade-tracker-sam-mewis-to-kc-current-sarah-gorden-and-julie-ertz-to-angel-city-and-more/DQSpUFTtvqRa/Meg and Steph on the USWNT players trending in the right direction after the Australia games: https://theathletic.com/2991655/2021/12/01/the-uswnt-players-trending-toward-more-playing-time-in-2022-after-the-matches-against-australia/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NWSL went from the high of the NWSL Championship in Louisville on Saturday to the all-too-familiar low of yet another investigative report concerning the misconduct of a head coach. Claire Watkins is here to process the news around Rory Dames following Monday’s Washington Post report, plus touch on the final we just attended this weekend between the Red Stars and Washington Spirit.Subscribe to The Athletic and support all of our women’s soccer coverage right now — currently just $1 a month for Black Friday and Cyber Monday at https://theathletic.com/fulltimeFollow Claire Watkins on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScoutRipleyRead her work at Just Women’s Sports: https://justwomenssports.com/authors/claire-watkins/Read Molly Hensley-Clancy’s investigative reporter at the Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/11/22/rory-dames-chicago-red-stars-resigns/Read Meg’s column on the state of the NWSL: https://theathletic.com/2972862/2021/11/22/linehan-the-nwsl-and-womens-soccer-power-brokers-have-repeatedly-turned-a-blind-eye-to-harm/Read Pablo Maurer’s story on Trinity Rodman: https://theathletic.com/2968074/2021/11/20/trinity-rodman-caps-history-making-rookie-season-with-awe-inspiring-nwsl-championship-performance/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg’s in Portland, Steph’s at home, and we’re back to discuss the NWSL semifinals, the USWNT roster and some of the latest news around the league — plus, some thoughts on Red (Taylor’s Version) because it’s currently on repeat when we’re not recording podcasts.Subscribe to The Athletic and support all of our women’s soccer coverage right now at https://theathletic.com/fulltime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After an unplanned week off, Full Time is back in a big way with Alex Morgan, Rachel Daly and Lynn Williams joining the pod to have a discussion about the NWSL and plans for 2022 — with a crowded summer of international matches and World Cup qualifiers, how can players balance club and country? We explore the player perspective on the soccer calendar and what could change — and how proactively talking about this now might help push the NWSL to live up to its hopes of being the best league in the world.Help get Lauren Holiday to her marathon goal: https://jlhnycmarathon.funraise.org/Subscribe to The Athletic and support all of our women’s soccer coverage right now at https://theathletic.com/fulltime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a quick check-in from Meg this week with the latest news, plus hear from new interim CEO of the NWSL Marla Messing, who spoke to the media for the first time on Wednesday. We’ve got some of her comments this episode covering the ongoing investigations across the women’s soccer landscape, a league update on the Washington Spirit, and more.Take the 2021 NWSL Supporter Survey here: https://theathletic.com/2902944/2021/10/20/nwsl-supporter-survey-2021-we-want-your-opinion-on-the-league-its-teams-and-this-unprecedented-year/Subscribe to Soccer Every Day on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccer-every-day/id1586833046Subscribe to The Athletic and support all of our women’s soccer coverage right now at https://theathletic.com/fulltime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg and Steph Yang catch up to discuss both the fall-out across the NWSL (including the relocation of the NWSL Championship) but also the games and the playoff picture — plus discuss some candidates for NWSL MVP, and what we consider “most valuable.” Plus: thinking about the NWSL commissioner role and the USWNT roster drop, and Meg might accidentally start a barbeque war at the end.The new website for the Black Women’s Player Collective: https://www.bwplayercollective.org/Read Steph’s story “‘A fear based system’: How the structure of sports protects abusers of power” at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2862063/2021/10/01/a-fear-based-system-how-the-structure-of-sports-protects-abusers-of-power/For more on the NWSL Championship being moved to Louisville: https://theathletic.com/news/nwsl-championship-moved-from-portland-to-louisville-at-players-request/iVoU9DB4n2Ht/Our rolling coverage of reactions across the NWSL following The Athletic’s reporting on Sep. 30: https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/sinead-farrelly-and-mana-shim-discuss-allegations-nwsl-commissioner-resigns-paul-riley-fired-live-updates-on-nwsl/CaPyeg3hqcbH/For all of the latest Washington Spirit coverage: https://theathletic.com/team/spirit/Buy Marcus Thompson’s book “Dynasties: The 10 G.O.A.T. Teams that Changed the NBA Forever” on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/books/dynasties-the-10-g-o-a-t-teams-that-changed-the-nba-forever/9780762496297 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg and Katie Strang discuss their reporting on Thursday’s story: ‘This guy has a pattern’: Amid institutional failure, two former NWSL players accuse prominent coach of sexual coercion at The Athletic.Read the story here: https://theathletic.com/2857633/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg and Steph Yang both made trips to Ohio for the USWNT friendlies against Paraguay, and compare notes in today’s show, before discussing the emotions around player retirements, a diversion on the latest episode of Ted Lasso (spoilers!), and then circling back around to the NWSL, plus the new expansion draft rules. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The IX Newsletter’s Howard Megdal is here to discuss the latest on equal pay, with U.S. Soccer trying to take some big steps in collective bargaining negotiations and in the public sphere, plus the role of the equal pay documentary, public statements and tweets in the back-and-forth between the federation and the players. Follow Howard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/howardmegdalRead Howard’s latest on equal pay at Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/howardmegdal/2021/09/16/has-us-soccer-grabbed-the-pr-high-ground-in-equal-pay-fight/?sh=20edf8fb4cf1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes you just want to talk about things that make you happy — so Kavitha Davidson, our culture writer at The Athletic, joins Full Time to discuss the second season of Ted Lasso, from appreciating the weekly nature of the show to a new appreciation for Higgins to the show’s embrace of earnestness and subversive feminism.Follow Kavitha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kavithadavidsonKavitha’s Ted Lasso review: https://theathletic.com/2719847/2021/07/21/sophomore-slump-not-at-all-the-new-season-of-ted-lasso-doubles-down-on-its-awesomeness/Our interview with Ben Olsen, new Spirit president: https://theathletic.com/2811768/2021/09/07/ben-olsen-washington-spirit-nwsl/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg is back from vacation and Steph Yang joins the show to help her catch up on another absolutely wild week in the NWSL. Plus, Douglas Reyes-Ceron from the Rose Room Collective joins Full Time to provide some supporter perspective on what’s happening with the Washington Spirit, and why a single banner created an entire NWSL news cycle.Follow Steph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thraceSteph’s article on Christen Press signing with Angel City: https://theathletic.com/2785520/2021/08/23/christen-press-angel-city-nwsl/Steph’s article on the new coaching staff at Gotham FC: https://theathletic.com/2800336/2021/08/31/gotham-fc-scott-parkinson-hire/Follow Rose Room Collective on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoseRoomCoThe latest on the Spirit ownership battle from the Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/08/30/washington-spirit-owners-steve-baldwin/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg and Steph are in Portland for the Women’s International Champions Cup, and discuss the tournament’s opening matches between Lyon and Barcelona and Portland and Houston. We check in on the latest from the Washington Spirit as well and their sponsorship announcement, plus the major NWSL trade this week between Kansas City and Portland.Follow Steph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thraceCheck out Artifact: https://www.heyartifact.com/loveletters/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pablo Maurer and Steph Yang join Full Time to discuss our reporting around the coaching situation happening with the Washington Spirit, after head coach Richie Burke was suspended pending an investigation by the team this week. Plus, we take a step back to discuss some of the tensions and issues facing the NWSL.Read our report on the Washington Spirit here: https://theathletic.com/2764932/2021/08/11/washington-spirit-richie-burke-nwsl-investigation/Molly Hensley-Clancy’s reporting on Richie Burke and the Spirit is essential reading: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/08/11/richie-burke-nwsl-spirit-verbal-abuse/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steph Yang and Meg are here with the final edition of our Olympics coverage on Full Time, with a very happy Steph celebrating Canada’s victory over Sweden via penalty kicks to win Gold. We’ve got some thoughts on the match, a little bit of reflection about what comes next for the USWNT, and say goodbye to Tokyo 2020 (and get just a bit hyped for the 2023 World Cup already).For all our Olympic women’s soccer coverage at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/tag/tokyo-2020-womens-soccer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steph Yang and Meg are here with another early morning reaction to a USWNT match — and we finally got a good 4 a.m. game, with the U.S. sneaking past Australia to win bronze in a “no defense, just vibes” 4-3 affair. For all our Olympic women’s soccer coverage at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/tag/tokyo-2020-womens-soccer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Rueter of The Athletic joins Full Time for our final matchday minus-one preview episode ahead of the bronze and gold medal matches on Thursday. We talk about joy and some of the overall impressions of the USWNT through this tournament and what comes next, plus Jeff flips the script and asks me a couple of questions about what trying to cover the Olympics remotely has been like compared to the 2019 World Cup.For all our Olympic women’s soccer coverage at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/tag/tokyo-2020-womens-soccer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie Wine, partner at Latham & Watkins, joins Full Time to provide some perspective from the U.S. Soccer Federation on the USWNT players’ appeal in the equal pay lawsuit, following the opening brief from the players’ legal team and six amicus briefs (including ones from the U.S. men’s national team’s players association and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sweden and Canada picked up semifinal wins to advance to the Gold medal match in Japan, while the USWNT and Australia will play for bronze on Thursday morning (4 a.m. ET). Steph Yang joins the pod for our game day breakdown of the historic result for Canada, another underwhelming result for the U.S. and what it might mean for the team moving forward.Read Steph’s article, ‘What’s gone wrong for the USWNT at the Olympics’: https://theathletic.com/2746578/2021/08/02/uswnt-olympics-what-went-wrong/Read Meg’s article, ‘Lacking their usual joy, the USWNT’s Olympic flaws are tough to pin on one root cause’: https://theathletic.com/2746658/2021/08/02/uswnt-olympics-losses/For all our Olympic women’s soccer coverage at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/tag/tokyo-2020-womens-soccer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s USA vs. Canada in the semifinals, what Meg has decided to call the Battle of the Bagels but also serves as a perfect rematch of the epic 2012 Olympic semifinal between the two teams. Preeminent Canadian Shireen Ahmed joins the pod to determine the stress levels on both sides of this semifinal ahead of Monday’s game.For all our Olympic women’s soccer coverage at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/tag/tokyo-2020-womens-soccer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four teams have moved on in the Olympics, with the USWNT, Canada, Australia and Sweden all now looking to bring home some medals. Steph Yang is back, and we discuss all four quarterfinals, how watching overlapping knockout rounds destroyed us, Alyssa Naeher stepping up for the USWNT and also discuss today’s update in the USWNT players’ appeal for equal pay, with the players of the USMNT throwing their support behind them for not just equal pay, but more pay.For all our Olympic women’s soccer coverage at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/tag/tokyo-2020-womens-soccer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big news, which means a bonus pod! Founder and CEO of Title Nine, Missy Park, joins the show to discuss her company’s one million dollar contribution to the USWNT Players’ Association to help close gap for equal pay, plus discusses how watching LFG played a role in this contribution, the Kick In For Equal Pay fund, and how this isn’t an ad for Title Nine, but woven into the company’s DNA in how they support women.For more on the Kick In For Equal Pay fund: www.KickInForEqualPay.comFollow Title Nine on Twitter: https://twitter.com/titlenineFollow the USWNT Players Association on Twitter: https://twitter.com/USWNTPlayers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg and Steph are back to break down the final day of group stage matches from Japan, including the USWNT’s uninspired 0-0 draw with Australia, setting up a quarterfinal against the Netherlands (and a rematch of the 2019 World Cup final). We bid farewell to Chile, China, New Zealand and Zambia, and give our first impressions of the quarterfinal match-ups.For all our Olympic women’s soccer coverage at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/tag/tokyo-2020-womens-soccer/Check out a sample from our sponsor, Artifact: https://www.heyartifact.com/loveletters/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg flies solo today with your Olympic preview for the final day of the group stage for the Olympic tournament, plus the latest from the equal pay lawsuit between the players of the USWNT and U.S. Soccer and a round-up of news from across the NWSL.For all our Olympic women’s soccer coverage at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/tag/tokyo-2020-womens-soccer/Our guide to the tournament (free and unlocked to read): https://theathletic.com/2711374/2021/07/16/tokyo-2020-olympics-womens-football-soccer-guide/Check out a sample from our sponsor, Artifact: https://www.heyartifact.com/loveletters/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The USWNT course corrected on Saturday with a 6-1 win over New Zealand, and Meg and Steph Yang are back with analysis of the second day of group stage matches from the Tokyo Olympics. Plus, from Barbra Banda to Brazil to Blackstenius, we review all the action after we break down what went right for the U.S. and what still needs cleaning up before they face Australia on Tuesday.For all our Olympic women’s soccer coverage at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/tag/tokyo-2020-womens-soccer/Our guide to the tournament (free and unlocked to read): https://theathletic.com/2711374/2021/07/16/tokyo-2020-olympics-womens-football-soccer-guide/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Full Time is back for a preview of the second day of group stage matches, and The Athletic’s Matt Pentz joins for what we’re watching for as the USWNT plays New Zealand on Saturday. The team itself wants to be “absolutely ruthless” as they try to start digging out of the hole of that 3-0 loss to Sweden, but with the perspective of some more time between the loss and this podcast — what are the adjustments that need to be made? Plus, Meg gives you a quick breakdown on the other match-ups and how to watch in the U.S.For all our Olympic women’s soccer coverage at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/tag/tokyo-2020-womens-soccer/Our guide to the tournament (free and unlocked to read): https://theathletic.com/2711374/2021/07/16/tokyo-2020-olympics-womens-football-soccer-guide/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The USWNT got a rude awakening to the start of their Olympic tournament, with Sweden dismantling them on Wednesday in a 3-0 win. Steph Yang joins for the first match-day reaction pod here at Full Time, where we try to make sense of the defeat and figure out what comes next, plus review the results from every single game (with big wins from the Netherlands and Brazil, opening victories from Team GB and Australia and Canada and Japan settling for the only draw on Wednesday).For all our Olympic women’s soccer coverage at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/tag/tokyo-2020-womens-soccer/Our guide to the tournament (free and unlocked to read): https://theathletic.com/2711374/2021/07/16/tokyo-2020-olympics-womens-football-soccer-guide/For even more Olympics podcasting from The Athletic, subscribe to The Offside Rule: Olympics Edition on Apple: ​​https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-offside-rule-olympics-edition/id1478431097 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Olympics are almost here — and we’re shifting into tournament mode at Full Time. Brooks Peck, deputy managing editor at The Athletic’s soccer vertical, helps kick off the first Olympics edition of the show as we preview the tournament and what we’re watching for in Japan, plus give you an overview of how to follow the tournament via our coverage. Plus: how to watch the opening day of games in the U.S.!For all our Olympic women’s soccer coverage at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/tag/tokyo-2020-womens-soccer/Our guide to the tournament (free and unlocked to read): https://theathletic.com/2711374/2021/07/16/tokyo-2020-olympics-womens-football-soccer-guide/For even more Olympics podcasting from The Athletic, subscribe to The Offside Rule: Olympics Edition on Apple: ​​https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-offside-rule-olympics-edition/id1478431097 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mia Hamm joins Full Time to discuss setting a new record with her rookie card, Olympics from 1996 to 2021, how LAFC and AS Roma have taught her authenticity is important as an owner for Angel City, and more. Follow Mia Hamm on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiaHammRead Adam Crafton and Katie Whyatt’s story on Manchester United Women: https://theathletic.com/2698027/Follow all of our Olympic women’s soccer coverage at The Athletic in one place here: https://theathletic.com/tag/tokyo-2020-womens-soccer/Hear the Foo Fighters Artifact here: https://youtu.be/H_ns8Mg-Dvk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve hit episode 50 of Full Time with Meg Linehan, and we’re celebrating with an extra-jammed pack episode. First, Sandra Herrera of CBS Sports hops on to catch up on the USWNT Send-Off Series, the NWSL and her new podcast with CBS and co-host Lisa Roman, Attacking Third. Then Adam Crafton of The Athletic joins and we get a bit outside the women’s game to discuss what’s been happening at Euro 2020 when it comes to rainbow armbands, stadiums lit up across Germany, and how governing bodies are addressing homophobia.Follow Sandra Herrera on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandHerrera_Follow Attacking Third on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AttackingThirdSubscribe to Attacking Third on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attacking-third-a-cbs-sports-soccer-podcast/id1573642138Follow Adam Crafton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamCrafton_Read Adam’s story ‘UEFA, a rainbow armband and an uncomfortable blind eye to homophobia in eastern Europe’: https://theathletic.com/2665233/2021/06/22/uefa-a-rainbow-armband-and-an-uncomfortable-blind-eye-to-homophobia-in-eastern-europe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caiti Donovan, VP of data and insights with Sports Innovation Lab, joins Full Time to walk us through a new report designed to unlock the business case for women’s sports. Driven by fan data, we discuss the changing profile of fandom, quality over quantity of fan engagement and why fan behaviors are more important than fan demographics when trying to grow the game.Read The Fan Project report here: https://www.thefanproject.co/Follow The Fan Project on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/thefanprojectcoFollow Caiti Donovan on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/Caiti326Read Steph Yang on Angel City FC’s new crest: https://theathletic.com/2681324/2021/06/30/angel-city-crest-nwsl/Red Meg on Team Mew-S-A: https://theathletic.com/2673558/2021/06/25/sam-kristie-mewis-beer-uswnt/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg is back from Texas! Steph Yang hops on to discuss the final decisions for the USWNT Olympic roster, then Paul Tenorio joins to fill everyone in on the latest from the Olivia Moultrie vs. NWSL lawsuit. Spoiler: it did not go well for the NWSL. Follow Steph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thraceOur unlocked, free to read roster news story: https://theathletic.com/news/uswnt-reveals-18-player-olympic-squad-led-by-megan-rapinoe-rose-lavelle/P0TN1568gb39Read our morning analysis of the roster: https://theathletic.com/2668995/2021/06/23/uswnt-olympic-roster-2021/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg is back from Texas! Steph Yang hops on to discuss the final decisions for the USWNT Olympic roster, then Paul Tenorio joins to fill everyone in on the latest from the Olivia Moultrie vs. NWSL lawsuit. Spoiler: it did not go well for the NWSL. Follow Steph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thraceFollow Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulTenorioRead Steph’s assessment of the USWNT roster: https://theathletic.com/2658453/2021/06/17/uswnt-olympics-roster-watch/Read Paul’s latest on Moultrie vs. NWSL (free to read): https://theathletic.com/news/olivia-moultrie-wins-preliminary-injunction-in-fight-against-nwsls-age-rule/qfcnsLgl3BrV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HAO is back! Heather O’Reilly swings by the pod to help break down the USWNT roster and upcoming Summer Series games, with plenty of first-hand knowledge of how an 18-player Olympic roster gets made. From the role of alternates to how versatility is key, we try to tackle everything you need to watch these three games with the final roster in mind.Follow Heather O’Reilly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatherOReillyCheck out The Athletic’s Euros coverage: https://theathletic.com/tag/uefa-euro/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steph Yang has officially joined The Athletic as our second full time women’s soccer writer, and she joins the show to discuss the new role, avoid talking about herself at all costs, and actually talk about some soccer, the NWSL, and we face the ultimate question together: if we had 5 chickens like Crystal Dunn, what would we name them?Follow Steph Yang on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thraceRead Steph’s intro at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2619997/2021/06/01/steph-yang-womens-soccer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emina Ekic contributed a goal and an assist in Racing Louisville FC’s first victory of 2021 and their first as an expansion team. The hometown rookie joins Full Time to discuss moving up to the pros, pizza, and passing drills with Yuki Nagasato.Follow Emina Ekic on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emina_ekic10Follow Emina Ekic on Instagram (this means you, Yuki): https://www.instagram.com/emina_ekic10/Read Paul Tenorio on the USSF and SUM split: https://theathletic.com/2608411/Read Shireen Ahmed’s story: https://www.tsn.ca/a-year-after-floyd-s-death-the-fight-for-accountability-and-justice-continues-1.1645014Read Tim Graham’s story: https://theathletic.com/2585750/Read Jeff Rueter’s story: https://theathletic.com/2613034/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic’s Jeff Rueter joins Full Time to walk through the risks and rewards of rebranding a club as we examine what went wrong with Columbus Crew but right with Gotham FC, plus American soccer’s strange relationship with its own history. Also, of course, we discuss our favorite abandoned trademark, DOGSO.Follow Jeff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffrueterMore on the Santa Clara support section: https://theathletic.com/2597864/More info/pre-order Secrets of Success: https://meglinehan.com/#bookRead ‘Beats, cleats and eats: 10 strange North American soccer trademarks’ by Jeff Rueter and Pablo Maurer: https://theathletic.com/2005515/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelli Hubly, defender for Portland Thorns FC, joins Full Time to talk about the first trophy of 2021 for the Thorns after their Challenge Cup success last weekend. Plus, she walks through the tournament final, provides insight on teammates like AD Franch and Christine Sinclair, and we reminisce about the time a basketball game broke out in the midst of a NWSL. media dayFollow Kelli on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kellihublyRead more on Casey Stoney stepping down from Manchester United: https://theathletic.com/news/casey-stoney-manchester-united-women/KxhsjnNb4RF7Read more on Mark Parsons heading to the Netherlands: https://theathletic.com/news/thorns-mark-parsons-to-coach-dutch-national-team-after-21-nwsl-season-sources/OTFLCsup0BN8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A pretty jam-packed show this week on Full Time. First, Paul Tenorio of The Athletic joins to discuss the story of the lawsuit filed on behalf of 15-year-old Olivia Moultrie, who’s trying to sign a contract with Portland Thorns FC. Then, Howard Megdal of The Next and The IX Newsletter is on to break down all of the storylines around the NWSL Challenge Cup final, make a case for New Jersey’s finest Carli Lloyd, and take a step back to discuss the landscape of the NWSL and women’s sports coverage in general.Read Paul’s news story on the lawsuit: https://theathletic.com/news/teen-soccer-phenom-olivia-moultrie-sues-nwsl-for-right-to-play-in-league/Wz5D56HklWtaRead Paul’s feature on how the age limit might pose antitrust problems for the NWSL: https://theathletic.com/2516805/2021/04/13/olivia-moultrie-nwsl-mls/Follow Howard Megdal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/howardmegdalThe Next Hoops on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNextHoopsThe IX Newsletter (with Annie Peterson on women’s soccer!): https://twitter.com/TheIXNewsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meghann Burke, recently named executive director of the NWSL Players’ Association, joins the show to discuss her new role with the PA, her roots in women’s soccer and law, the process of how a CBA gets made and how this will define the new paradigm for the National Women’s Soccer League.Follow Meghann Burke on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meghannburkeVisit the NWSLPA website: https://www.nwslplayers.com/Follow the NWSLPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwsl_playersYes, the schedule is out (2021 regular season edition): https://theathletic.com/news/nwsl-releases-schedule-for-2021-regular-season-which-kicks-off-may-15/HCmeVnzJNLzGA Saturday with NWSL Analitica tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-saturday-with-nwsl-analitica-tickets-152020195497 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaylyn Kyle has been on plenty of the calls for the Challenge Cup so far, and she’s on Full Time to cover a lot of NWSL ground, plus the Olympic draw, the short life of the European Super League (born April 18, 2021; died April 20, 2021), and saying nice things about Americans.Follow Kaylyn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaylynKyleFollow Kaylyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylynkyle/For more on Full Time: https://fulltimepod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The late night Sunday announcement of the European Super League could only mean one thing — a bonus episode to focus entirely on what this means for women’s football. Caoimhe O’Neill, staff writer at The Athletic covering Liverpool, joins the show to break down what we know so far about the breakaway league’s vague promise of a corresponding women’s version.Follow Caoimhe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaoimheSportRead her article with Phil Buckingham on what the European Super League means for women’s football: https://theathletic.com/2529546/For all of The Athletic’s stories on the European Super League: https://theathletic.com/tag/european-super-league/For more on Full Time: https://fulltimepod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sandra Herrera of CBS Sports and Steph Yang of All for XI join Full Time to help try and make sense of the past week across the NWSL and FIFA window, on and mostly off the field as the NWSL continues to try and navigate its generational growing pains.Follow Sandra on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandHerrera_Follow Steph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thraceFollow Yuki Nagasato on Twitter (you won’t regret it): https://twitter.com/Yuki_OgimiFor more on Full Time: https://fulltimepod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Full Time with Meg Linehan is back from vacation mode and just in time for the kick off of the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup. Alyse LaHue, just updated her job title from general manager of Sky Blue FC to general manager of NJ/NY Gotham FC, and she joined the podcast to go in-depth on the decision to rebrand one of the most historic pro women’s soccer clubs in the country.For everything Gotham FC: https://www.gothamfc.com/Follow Alyse LaHue on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alahueChallenge Cup guide: https://theathletic.com/2438627/Read “The NWSL Policy on Transgender Athletes is Not a Policy of Trans Inclusion” at The Victory Press: https://victorypress.org/2021/04/03/the-nwsl-policy-on-transgender-athletes-is-not-a-policy-of-trans-inclusion/Get Erica L. Ayala to the 2022 Winter Olympics! https://gofund.me/f0aa76acFull Time with Meg Linehan listener survey: https://forms.gle/9TS7CKXpF5vwY76E9For more on Full Time: https://fulltimepod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marcus Thompson II, lead columnist at The Athletic, is back on Full Time to discuss his latest article, ‘Please don’t shrink’: Inside the movement to elevate Black women in U.S. soccer. We discuss his comprehensive story, and who gets to be the face of U.S. soccer. Follow Marcus on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThompsonScribeRead ‘Please don’t shrink’: Inside the movement to elevate Black women in U.S. soccer: https://theathletic.com/2404984/Chantel Jennings’ full guide to the 2021 NCAA tournament and March Madness bracket: https://theathletic.com/2454892/Black Women’s Player Collective fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/black-womens-player-collectiveFull Time with Meg Linehan listener survey: https://forms.gle/9TS7CKXpF5vwY76E9For more on Full Time: https://fulltimepod.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Anderson and Lesley Ryder of Gal Pal Sports join Full Time to discuss comedy, content, and the culture of the NWSL, why Alyse LaHue of Sky Blue FC makes for the perfect inspiration for their videos, and plenty more.Follow Gal Pal Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/galpalsportsYes, you can still get the shirt: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/isthescheduleoutyetRead Meg's story on the 2021 Challenge Cup at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2438627/The Fan Project: https://thefanproject.co/For more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Professional Women’s Hockey Player Association just played the first pro women’s hockey game ever at Madison Square Garden last week — and Meghan Duggan, who won a gold medal in 2018 and seven IIHF Women’s World Championships with USA Hockey, joins the show to help introduce the PWHPA and discuss the state of women’s hockey in America. You can watch another PWHPA game between Team Minnesota and Team New Hampshire on March 6 at 3 p.m. ET on NBCSN.For more on Duggan’s career at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2135654/For more on the PWHPA’s night at MSG: https://theathletic.com/2419369/Follow Meghan Duggan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mduggan10For more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Kassouf of Equalizer Soccer is here to help make sense of how NWSL federation contracts, allocation money and cap space all work together, plus we catch up on the state of Sacramento’s expansion bid, Angel City sponsorships, new owners in Chicago and across the league, plus some thoughts on media coverage of women’s soccer for 2021.Subscribe to Equalizer Soccer: https://equalizersoccer.com/subscribe/Read Jeff’s article on NWSL federation contracts: https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/03/03/making-sense-of-nwsl-federation-contracts-redux/Follow Jeff Kassouf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKassoufFor more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.com$40 off your first Artifact: heyartifact.com/fulltime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Poe of the Orlando Sentinel was on-site for the entire SheBelieves Cup, and checks back in on Full Time to discuss the performances of Argentina, Brazil, Canada and the U.S. Is there a wrong answer for the USWNT Olympic roster? Is there a perfect one? We discuss!Follow Julia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/byjuliapoeBlack Women’s Player Collective fundraiser: https://gofund.me/2b5f01d8For more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

André Carlisle and Courtney Stith join Full Time for a very fun crossover episode with their new podcast, Diaspora United, a soccer podcast that centers Black women in the global game. The conversation is wide-ranging from the reason for starting their show, to how women’s soccer approaches Black History Month to SheBelieves Cup to all the soccer merchandise we keep buying.Our SheBelieves Cup guide, unlocked and free to read for all: https://theathletic.com/2395057/2021/02/17/Follow André Carlisle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/not_carlisleFollow Courtney Stith on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CourtneyStithFollow Diaspora United on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiasporaUtdPodAnd listen to the pod here: https://anchor.fm/diaspora-unitedFor more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FOX Sports analyst Aly Wagner joins Full Time for a special bonus episode to preview SheBelieves Cup, including how we should be watching the USWNT right now, what to expect from Canada, Brazil and Argentina, players to watch and plenty more.Follow Aly Wagner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alywagnerFor more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NWSL made some huge strides in 2020, from new sponsorships to increased television viewership. But did the NWSL improve on some key areas, like transparency, brand identity, and culture? Meg first revisits her 2020 NWSL Wishlist, before adding some new items onto her list for the 2021 season.Read Meg’s 2020 NWSL Wishlist: https://theathletic.com/1343830/For more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steph Yang once again makes her return to Full Time as she and Meg try to make sense of the USWNT roster situation ahead of SheBelieves Cup and the 2021 Olympics, with plenty of pop culture references to go around. Follow Steph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thraceRead USWNT’s Olympic roster is still in progress, but taking shape on The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2360649/Read The rise of Lynn Williams by Matt Pentz on The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2364457/Read ‘Tonight, I will not sleep.’ Bill Walton: A text exchange, a call, and the tao of Bill by Chris Kamrani: https://theathletic.com/2361958/For more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Kamrani is back on Full Time to discuss our coverage of the big breaking news in the NWSL: global tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has joined the ownership group of the North Carolina Courage. Chris and Meg break down the story and Osaka’s approach to her new role, plus what this means for the Courage and the NWSL.Follow Chris Kamrani on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chriskamraniRead the story on Naomi Osaka joining the North Carolina Courage ownership group: https://theathletic.com/2350082/Read Chris’s feature on Becky Hammon: https://theathletic.com/2333024/For more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re right back into the swing of things in the women’s soccer world. First, Heather O’Reilly joins the show to discuss the first match of 2021 for the USWNT and the state of the team while they prepare for the Olympics, then Jessica McDonald of the North Carolina Courage discusses a new partnership and what’s in store for her year ahead.Follow Heather O’Reilly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatheroreilly/Follow Jessica McDonald on Twitter: https://twitter.com/J_Mac1422For more on Soccer Resilience: https://soccerresilience.com/Follow Diaspora United Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiasporaUtdPodWhy Becky Sauerbrunn was a perfect choice for USWNT captain: https://theathletic.com/2330698/For more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After an extremely busy week in the NWSL and the USWNT full of news, Meg is here with a full breakdown of the 2021 NWSL Draft. First, No. 3 overall pick Brianna Pinto joins Full Time to discuss her decision to declare early and make the leap to the pros and her reaction to being drafted by Sky Blue FC. Then, former USWNT player and analyst Lori Lindsey is back to discuss the adjustment to a virtual draft, which teams had the best night, which teams have more work to do and more.For more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.comFollow Brianna Pinto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/b_pinto9Follow Lori Lindsey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoriLindsey6For more NWSL coverage: https://theathletic.com/nwsl/For more USWNT coverage: https://theathletic.com/team/uswnt/Watch Megan Rapinoe’s press conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv30fjgAJXU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Full Time is back for 2021! The January camp roster is in for the USWNT, and Meg kicks the year off with writer and activist Shireen Ahmed to discuss how sports (and women’s sports in particular) can be drivers of change, the state of the Canada women’s national team, and plenty more. For more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.comRead “After an agonizing year, sport must be a vehicle for change in 2021” by Shireen Ahmed: https://www.tsn.ca/shireen-ahmed-after-an-agonizing-year-sport-must-be-a-vehicle-for-change-in-2021-1.1570552Follow Shireen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_shireenahmed_Read “Inside the WNBA’s evolution from a league of activists to organizers” by Chantel Jennings: https://theathletic.com/2137508/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An all-Meg edition of Full Time to close out 2020 — with a look back at the year and the major storylines, and then tackling your questions in our second attempt at a listener mailbag. Thank you for listening to Full Time with Meg Linehan in 2020, thank you for making us a Best of 2020 selection at The Athletic, and we’ll see you again in 2021.Ask a question/provide some 2020/2021 feedback: https://forms.gle/pxgaHrQzwpfEvtex9Buy one/gift one for your new Athletic subscription: theathletic.com/fulltime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Full Time is breaking down the giant NWSL news of the relocation of Utah Royals FC to Kansas City, from the perspective of both markets. Chris Kamrani of The Athletic joins from Utah to walk through our reporting on the Royals and Utah Soccer Holdings, including what comes next and the potential for the team to return in 2023. Then, Blue Crew media director Danielle Russell gives the Kansas City perspective, with a look back at 2017 and the journey to a second chance at a NWSL team.Follow Chris Kamrani on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chriskamraniRead the latest reporting on Utah at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2247321/Read the Q&A with Angie and Chris Long: https://theathletic.com/2247699/Follow the Blue Crew: https://twitter.com/kcbluecrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Brooks Peck of The Athletic joins Full Time to fully break down The Year of Kristie Mewis after her return to the USWNT and goal against the Netherlands. Then, Arianna Scavetti of Lyon Offside helps break down just what is happening with the France national team as the conflict between captain Amandine Henry and head coach Corinne Diacre elevates in a public fashion.Follow Brooks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrooksDTRead Brooks on Kristie Mewis during the Challenge Cup: https://theathletic.com/1955627/And read Brooks on Kristie Mewis, USWNT goalscorer: https://theathletic.com/2225800/Follow Arianna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AScavsFind her work at Lyon Offside: https://lyonoffside.com/author/ascavetti/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John D. Halloran checks in from Chicago to break down the USWNT roster for their upcoming six-day camp and friendly against the Netherlands, plus reactions to the NWSL’s new plans for the 2021 season and the state of NWSL coverage.Follow John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnDHalloranFollow John’s Work at The Equalizer: https://equalizersoccer.com/author/john-d-halloran/More on the USWNT roster call-ups: https://theathletic.com/2204300/2020/11/17/final-uswnt-squad-of-2020-is-about-small-changes-not-seismic-shifts/More on the plans for 2021 at the NWSL: https://theathletic.com/2205704/2020/11/18/nwsl-announces-modified-2021-schedule-including-challenge-cup-return/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steph Yang from All for XI is back — and we do our best to make sense of the NWSL expansion draft for Racing Louisville FC and the picks made on Thursday night, including the rights to Tobin Heath and Christen Press.Follow Steph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thraceAll for XI: https://www.allforxi.com/Recap of Meg’s Live Q&A from during the expansion draft: https://theathletic.com/2189811/2020/11/10/live-qa-nwsl-expansion-draft-with-meg-linehan-on-11-12-at-7-p-m-et/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ann Odong zooms in from Australia and we catch up on a decade-plus of trying to grow the game and coverage of women’s soccer, look ahead to the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand (yes, this includes quokka talk) and discuss managing burn-out, sightseeing on soccer trips and most importantly, community.Follow Ann on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnOdongFollow The Matildas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMatildasAn entire documentary on quokkas: https://youtu.be/JLJ7NnpmGus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steph Yang of All for XI is back on Full Time to help break down the rules of the upcoming NWSL expansion draft for Racing Louisville FC, game out some scenarios of how we think the draft might go, and propose a plan so wild it might just work.Follow Steph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thraceAll for XI: https://www.allforxi.com/Meg’s expansion draft story at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2161738/2020/10/26/nwsl-expansion-draft-rules-racing-louisville/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Stejskal and Pablo Maurer of The Athletic join Full Time to discuss their latest reporting on political donations from MLS owners and how they’re at odds with the social causes the teams and fans support, and how this lens applies to the NWSL and the American soccer landscape.Follow Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/samstejskalFollow Pablo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MLSistRead Disconnect: As MLS teams back social causes, owners’ money often fights them by Pablo and Sam: https://theathletic.com/2148851/Read On Living Well and Writing Furiously by Adam Whittaker Snavely: https://snavely.substack.com/p/on-living-well-and-writing-furiouslyRead USWNT’s Vlatko Andonovski on how scouting, preparation led to October’s call-ups by Meg: https://theathletic.com/2142137/Listen to Soccer 101 from Total Soccer Show: https://www.totalsoccershow.com/soccer101 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anne M. Peterson of AP Sports is in this week to break down the NWSL Fall Series, especially her local team in Portland, the U.S. women’s national team camp roster, plus her coverage at the Associated Press and how we survived at the 2019 World Cup.Follow Anne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnieMPetersonSubscribe to The IX newsletter: https://theix.substack.com/subscribeAP’s women’s soccer hub: https://apnews.com/hub/womens-soccerRead Matt Pentz on Madison Hammond of OL Reign: https://theathletic.com/2133313/Read Meg’s story on Meghan Duggan’s retirement: https://theathletic.com/2135654/2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s mailbag time! You had questions — a lot of them. Here are the answers in an extra-long episode to fit as many in as possible. Topics include: Kristie Mewis making her USWNT return, some early thoughts on the upcoming expansion draft, merchandise, women’s soccer coverage at the Athletic, and a lot of questions about books and beer, plus a hard sell on watching Ted Lasso.Read “Ted Lasso” pulls off rare jump from Premier League promos to sitcom success by Chris Kamrani: https://theathletic.com/2094135/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angela Hucles (4:28) joins Full Time from her garage recording set-up to discuss calling games remotely, what’s happening with the USL, her ownership with the NWSL expansion team in Los Angeles, finding her leadership voice and some WUSA memories.Follow Angela Hucles on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/angelahuclesFueling Dynamic Leaders: https://www.fuelingdynamicleaders.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Julia Poe of the Orlando Sentinel (6:01) walks us through the Orlando Pride’s approach to the Fall Series and beyond with a ton of local insight, then Sandra Herrera of CBS Sports (28:54) is back again to rep Chicago, plus discuss the stakes of NWSL games right now and the disrespect of Crystal Dunn. Follow Julia Poe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jpoe24601 Follow Sandra Herrera on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandHerrera_ Watch Katie Nolan’s segment (ONE OF US): https://youtu.be/BuNRvHt8t1Y Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lori Lindsey (4:28) takes some time out of her busy schedule of working both NWSL and MLS games to discuss her own broadcast career, work through some potential ideas for improvement for the league with Meg, and shine some light on her role with the Athlete’s Council after last week’s U.S. Soccer board meeting. Follow Lori on Twitter https://twitter.com/LoriLindsey6 Support Thorns FC’s fundraising efforts to help in the wake of the wildfires: https://twitter.com/ThornsFC/status/1304940356551798784 ‘I was sure she was going to be dead at 25’: A figure skater’s redemptive journey by Katie Strang theathletic.com/2050283/ ‘God was in town’: The night Diego Maradona played in Canada by Pablo Maurer theathletic.com/2062114/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lindsey Horan of Portland Thorns FC joins the show to discuss preparations for the NWSL Fall Series ahead of Portland vs. OL Reign, plus her thoughts on the NWSL’s deal with CBS and more. Then, Esmerelda Negron of Atalanta Media discusses her involvement with bringing women’s football to television, including the WSL deal with NBC Sports. Read Hope Solo’s response to hall of fame snub: ‘It does nothing to weaken my fight’ at The Athletic: theathletic.com/2053903/ Follow Ata Football on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atafball  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Kamrani and Paul Tenorio of The Athletic Soccer are on the podcast to discuss our ongoing reporting into Dell Loy Hansen and the toxic culture in Utah across Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals FC and the Real Monarchs. Allocation Disorder with Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal: https://theathletic.com/podcast/209-allocation-disorder/?episode=10 Dell Loy Hansen has history of racist comments as RSL owner: theathletic.com/2027796/ Dell Loy Hansen to sell soccer holdings after revelations of racist behavior: theathletic.com/2032308/ Employees describe a Utah Soccer culture turned toxic under Hansen, Carroll: theathletic.com/2037881/ What interim president hire signals about Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals’ future: theathletic.com/2040016/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jessica Luther and Kavitha Davidson join Full Time to discuss their new book “Loving Sports When They Don’t Love You Back: Dilemmas of the Modern Fan,” the challenges of watching sports during a pandemic, women’s sports coverage, and the intersection of politics and sports — all in the scope of the NWSL and women’s soccer. Follow Jessica Luther on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessicawluther Follow Kavitha Davidson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kavithadavidson Buy Loving Sports When They Don’t Love You Back: https://bookshop.org/books/loving-sports-when-they-don-t-love-you-back-dilemmas-of-the-modern-fan/9781477313138  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Executive director of the U.S. women’s national team players association, Becca Roux joins the show to discuss how she ended up in the middle of NWSL expansion efforts with the new Los Angeles team, the relationship between the USWNTPA, NWSLPA and the NWSL, and more. Then we go big picture and look at the ecosystem of women’s soccer in America and how to embrace change. Follow the USWNTPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/USWNTPlayers Read more about NWSL expansion in Sacramento: https://theathletic.com/2008254/2020/08/19/sources-nwsl-to-add-sacramento-team-for-2021-season/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re going all in on a WNBA x NWSL crossover with The Athletic’s Chantel Jennings, from her new role as the WNBA staff writer, to the bubble experience in Florida and how the WNBA is prioritizing social justice and how the NWSL can learn from their approach. We’re comparing notes across the board on how women’s professional sports are approaching 2020. Read Chantel’s story on how the WNBA brought home-court advantage to the Wubble: theathletic.com/1989124/ Follow Chantel Jennings on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChantelJennings Soccer’s ugly sexism is keeping women from coaching the beautiful game by Steph Yang: https://www.sbnation.com/2017/6/27/15873624/soccer-female-coaches-sexism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NWSL Commissioner Lisa Baird (2:03) has gotten her one (1) day off since the NWSL Challenge Cup and joins Meg to reflect on her month in Utah, expansion, the league’s next steps on diversity and inclusion, and more. Read the results of the NWSL Supporter’s Survey Challenge Cup Edition: https://theathletic.com/1972905/ Follow Lisa Baird on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisainog Subscribe to Bria Felicien’s newsletter The Black Sportswoman https://blacksportswoman.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Houston Dash are your NWSL Challenge Cup champions — and Rachel Daly, Kristie Mewis and Shea Groom all join the pod to discuss the bubble, the soccer and the epic celebrations (2:08). For a bigger picture at the success of the Challenge Cup, Meg is also joined by co-executive director of the NWSL players’ association, Brooke Elby (19:31).Read Brooks Peck on Kristie Mewis and her epic celebrations: https://theathletic.com/1955627/2020/07/27/i-never-win-anything-just-let-me-live-kristie-mewis-savors-her-moment/Read more about what comes next for the NWSL: https://theathletic.com/1951422/2020/07/25/nwsl-tells-players-to-save-a-date-for-a-return-as-challenge-cup-wraps-up/Follow the NWSL PA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwsl_players Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NWSL Challenge Cup final is set for Sunday between the Houston Dash and Chicago Red Stars (12:30 ET/CBS), and Steph Yang of All for XI (2:31) joins the pod to talk about the tournament, take a stroll down memory lane with it comes to the Boston Breakers, and also determine what NWSL players we would want for back-up in a fight. You know, the usual for the two of us.Find all of our NWSL coverage here: https://theathletic.com/nwsl/Sources: Sam Mewis joining Manchester City, Rose Lavelle considering offer: https://theathletic.com/1940211/Follow Steph on Twitter: twitter.com/thrace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A special bonus pod of Full Time with Meg Linehan — thanks to major NWSL expansion news, as the league has awarded a team to a new ownership group in Los Angeles. Meg is joined by two of the team’s founders: media and gaming entrepreneur Julie Uhrman and tech entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian (3:00) to discuss all things Angel City, and their hopes for the team ahead of the planned start in the 2022 NWSL season. Find all of our NWSL coverage here, including our NWSL expansion stories: https://theathletic.com/nwsl/ Follow Angel City on Twitter: https://twitter.com/weareangelcity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode four of Full Time with Meg Linehan, and we’re through the preliminary round of the NWSL Challenge Cup and as sleep-deprived as ever. First, Christen Press and Tobin Heath (3:24) are on the show to discuss what they’ve been up to in quarantine and the power of mentorship, then writer André Carlisle joins Meg (29:08) to break down the Challenge Cup quarterfinals and go deep on the Washington Spirit. Find all of our NWSL coverage here: https://theathletic.com/nwsl/ Read André on Ashley Sanchez and the art of trying things: https://www.blackandredunited.com/washington-spirit-womens-soccer/2020/7/10/21317031/washington-spirit-ashley-sanchez-nwsl-challenge-cup Follow André on Twitter: https://twitter.com/not_carlisle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s episode three of Full Time with Meg Linehan, and Meg is joined by noted NWSL Expert Sandra Herrera who’s been locking down CBS’ editorial coverage of the NWSL Challenge Cup, as well as their pregame and postgame analysis shows (2:21). Sandra’s here to talk about her new gig, the Challenge Cup, and help me finally decide if Julie Ertz is properly appreciated.Find all of our NWSL coverage here: https://theathletic.com/nwsl/Read Sandra’s work on CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/writers/sandra-herrera/Follow Sandra on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandHerrera_Andrew Keh and Andrew Das on the NWSL’s PPP loan: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/02/sports/soccer/nwsl-ppp-loan.html  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s episode two of Full Time with Meg Linehan, and the sleep deprivation from the Challenge Cup is already kicking in, but we’re talking soccer and much larger things with Crystal Dunn of the North Carolina Courage (3:38) and fellow Athletic writer Marcus Thompson II (27:45).  Find all of our NWSL coverage here (plus Matt, Britt and Lindsey’s stories): https://theathletic.com/nwsl/ Read Marcus’ column from this past Sunday: https://theathletic.com/1897344/2020/06/28/quarantine-randomness-casey-short-julie-ertz-display-the-heart-thats-needed/ Follow Marcus on Twitter at twitter.com/ThompsonScribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first episode of Full Time with Meg Linehan. We’re kicking things off with interviews with the Orlando Pride’s Ali Krieger (7:38) on the NWSL Challenge Cup (recorded before the Pride withdrew) and how she uses her platform, and fellow reporter Bria Felicien (30:17) on how Black players in the NWSL have navigated training, protests and conversations this month in the lead-up to the tournament. Read Bria’s piece for All for XI: https://www.allforxi.com/2020/6/9/21284843/black-nwsl-players-tired-anxious-still-training-amidst-national-anti-racism-protest Read the tournament guide to the NWSL Challenge Cup:https://theathletic.com/1889307/2020/06/24/nwsl-challenge-cup-guide-everything-you-need-to-know-to-follow-along/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debuting Thursday, June 25th on The Athletic: Full Time with Meg Linehan is a weekly soccer podcast expanding The Athletic’s coverage of the U.S. women’s national team, the National Women’s Soccer League, and the larger world of international soccer. Meg tackles the culture, context, and conversations about the sport here in America and beyond, with help from fellow writers and insiders from all corners of the game. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! https://theathletic.com/fulltime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.