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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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35:36

How Emma Hayes is managing the USWNT's workload

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/06/20

On this week's Full Time Focus, JillianSakovits 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

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46:00

Summer mailbag special

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/06/18

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

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27:30

Tampa Bay Sun's USL-SL triumph & who is Evelyn Shores?

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/06/16

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

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23:06

Emma Sears on leveling up to the USWNT

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2025/06/13

On this week's Full Time Focus, JillianSakovits 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

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42:25

Is England in crisis ahead of Euro 2025?

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/06/12

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

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40:04

A chat with Sam Mewis: From player to podcaster

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/06/11

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

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21:25

Gotham's NWSL slide & inside Boston Legacy's crest...

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/06/09

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

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25:46

Jordyn Bugg, turning pro at 17 & Seattle Reign's...

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/06/06

On this week's Full Time Focus, JillianSakovits 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

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55:22

Is Michele Kang’s multi-club ownership good for...

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/06/04

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

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21:58

Naomi Girma's vital role on USWNT & Jonatan...

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/06/02

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

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29:52

Sam Coffey talks leadership & the USWNT midfield

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/05/30

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,

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41:20

Making sense of World Sevens Football with Tobin Heath

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/05/28

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

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28:59

Was Arsenal’s win over Barcelona the biggest...

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/05/26

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

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22:46

Lo LaBonta: A USWNT call-up a decade in the making

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/05/23

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'sFull 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 JillianSakovits is joined by Sports Illustrated contributor Jenna Tonelli to discuss the inaugural Concacaf W Champions Cup final that will see UANL Tigres take

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46:00

Naomi Girma returns to USWNT, plus NWSL MVP race

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/05/21

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

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26:51

How much scrutiny is NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman...

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/05/19

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

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19:45

How NWSL can improve player safety after Savy King...

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/05/16

On this week'sFull 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

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1:02:23

NWSL Expansion: Are Boston and Denver ready for 2026?

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/05/14

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

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21:38

After Savy King collapsed, why wasn’t Angel City’s...

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/05/12

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

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19:28

Carli Lloyd reflects on her new perspective

Full Time: A show about women"s soccer ·

2025/05/09

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'sFull 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

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