Full Time with Meg Linehan: A show about women's soccer

‘Why not me and why not now?’ Naomi Osaka joins the NWSL

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/chriskamrani

Read 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/

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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 and co-host Tamerra Griffin tackle the culture, context, and conversations about the sport here in America and beyond, with help from fellow writers, guests and insiders from all corners of the game.