Full Time: A show about women's soccer

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.

  1. 8H AGO

    Who is Emma Hayes building the USWNT around?

    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 resilience Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang invests $25 million in U.S. Soccer for women’s soccer development Michele 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 2-0 USWNT no longer has a goalkeeping succession plan, leaving opportunity in net wide open _______________ HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan GUEST: Jeff Rueter PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen _______________ Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter here Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min
  2. Reacting to the United States' 2031 Women's World Cup bid

    5D AGO

    Reacting to the United States' 2031 Women's World Cup bid

    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 Cups For 2026 World Cup traveling fans, U.S. visa policy, wait times present roadblocks Women’s World Cup: Why U.S./Mexico pivoted from 2027 to ‘record-breaking’ bid for 2031 Zambia withdraws four NWSL players from matches in China over United States ‘travel measures’ Fan who used hateful language toward Barba Banda banned by Gotham FC Viral goal puts Gerard Pique’s women’s soccer league in the spotlight Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner signs new two-year contract Podcast episodes mentioned on the show: Lily Yohannes: How the teenage USWNT star is meeting the moment USWNT roster breakdown and strategy for Brazil friendlies _______________ HOST: Jillian Sakovits GUESTS: Asli Pelit Basker, Charlotte Harpur PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen _______________ Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter here Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min
  3. Meet the new NWSLPA President, and how Chelsea bounced back in the UWCL

    MAR 28

    Meet the new NWSLPA President, and how Chelsea bounced back in the UWCL

    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 Banda Introducing Boston Legacy FC: NWSL expansion team announces new name Chelsea 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-finals How Arsenal stunned Real Madrid: Calmness, resilience and aggressive in-game decisions _______________ HOST: Jillian Sakovits GUEST: Haley Hopkins, Meg Linehan, Jessy Parker Humphreys PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen _______________ Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter here Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min
  4. Latest on Trinity Rodman's contract, and youth shines in NWSL Week 2

    MAR 24

    Latest on Trinity Rodman's contract, and youth shines in NWSL Week 2

    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 league USWNT’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 attempt How Real Madrid Femenino caused the biggest Clasico upset to keep Liga F alive _______________ HOST: Jillian Sakovits GUEST: Emily Olsen PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen _______________ Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter here Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    20 min
4.8
out of 5
752 Ratings

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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.

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