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Full Time: A show about women"s soccer

Full Time is The Athletic’s dedicated podcast for the U.S. women’s national team, the National Women’s Soccer League, and the larger world of international women"s soccer. Three times a week, join Meg Linehan, Tamerra Griffin and Jillian Sakovits as they 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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65:05

Don't panic over the USWNT's loss to Japan, plus Mark...

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/02/27

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

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44:27

USWNT roster analysis and big picture questions for...

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/02/26

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46:42

USWNT roster analysis and big picture questions for...

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/02/26

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39:10

Talking USWNT and SheBelieves Cup with former captain...

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/02/20

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

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47:25

Talking USWNT and SheBelieves Cup with former captain...

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/02/20

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

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53:15

The "WNT" Way: Explaining Emma Hayes' aim to...

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/02/13

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

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45:00

The "WNT" Way: Explaining Emma Hayes' aim to...

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/02/13

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

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52:31

Why NWSL is paying players $5 million in restitution...

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/02/06

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

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44:16

Why NWSL is paying players $5 million in restitution...

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/02/06

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

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47:31

How Denver won the bid to become NWSL’s 16th team

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/01/30

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

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55:46

How Denver won the bid to become NWSL’s 16th team

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/01/30

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

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45:11

What Naomi Girma’s record $1.1 million transfer to...

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/01/27

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

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53:26

What Naomi Girma’s record $1.1 million transfer to...

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/01/27

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

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52:03

How rookies navigate a world without an NWSL draft

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/01/23

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

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60:18

How rookies navigate a world without an NWSL draft

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/01/23

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

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52:35

Casey Stoney explains her masterplan for Canada

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/01/16

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

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44:20

Casey Stoney explains her masterplan for Canada

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/01/16

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

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45:34

Making sense of Gotham FC's 2025 offseason moves

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/01/09

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

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53:49

Making sense of Gotham FC's 2025 offseason moves

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/01/09

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

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50:40

Best of 2024 Part II: The USWNT, Olympic gold and...

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/01/02

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

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