Stay ConnectedFull 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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It's Hispanic Heritage Month, and on this week's Full Time podcast, Melanie Anzidei sits down for three special interviews that explore Latin culture and identity in the NWSL.
Melanie is first joined by 9-year NWSL veteran, Costa Rica international and Kansas City Current midfielder Rocky Rodriguez. After that, she caught up with a new face to the NWSL – Guatemala and Utah Royals forward Aisha Solorzano. That duo were the first Costa Rican and first Guatemalan to feature in the NWSL respectively.Then, Melanie closes out with Portland Thorns defender Reyna Reyes, and learn more about what it means to be a Texan who represents Mexico on the international stage.
All three interviews shine a different light on what it means to represent your country, your family, inspire the next generation, fight for change, and embrace the beautiful diversity of Latin soccer culture while playing in the United States.
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Referenced on the show
Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 | San Diego Community Resource Guide
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Melanie Anzidei, Rocky Rodriguez, Aisha Solorzano, Reyna Reyes
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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The NWSL match between Racing Louisville and the Seattle Reign was postponed Sunday after a medical emergency involving Savannah DeMelo. The swift response from the league set a new precedent for player safety after a season where incidents have created frustration around the league.
On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Tamerra Griffin to unpack what happened at Lumen Field in Seattle on Sunday, why the NWSL acted so swiftly and what it means.
Tamerra and Jill also get into the top talking points from around the NWSL weekend, from the KC Current's imperious defense to Jaedyn Shaw's emotional debut for Gotham FC.
PLUS: Producer Theo reports from Villa Park, where Sam Kerr scored her 100th goal for Chelsea on her return to soccer after 634 days away.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
USWNT’S Savannah DeMelo ‘stable and alert’ after collapsing on pitch
Sam Kerr scores in her first game for Chelsea in 634 days, completing a long awaited injury return
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Tamerra Griffin
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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From a hotel in London, alongside her dog Narla, England defender Lucy Bronze sits down with Charlotte Harpur for a special episode of Full Time.
The England and Chelsea right back has been on the scene for more than a decade, but the 2025 Euros took her star to new heights. From strapping up her own leg to dispatching a penalty to send the Lionesses through to the semifinals, to revealing that she’d been playing on a broken tibia, Bronze has cemented her status as a tough nut to crack.
But there’s a lot more to Bronze than those memorable moments. In this conversation, you’ll hear about how she felt the most unprepared going into the Euros because of her injury, shock at Mary Earps’ retirement, England’s penalty secrets and tears in the centre circle after the final whistle.
This is My Euros in My Words with Lucy Bronze.
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HOST: Charlotte Harpur
GUESTS: Lucy Bronze
PRODUCER: Abi Paterson, Tre Hester
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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No matter what gets thrown at the Washington Spirit, they keep on climbing the NWSL standings. So what is it like to play for the team after numerous lineup changes, transfers, injuries, and a head coaching change?
On this week's Full Time Focus, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Spirit and Canada defender Gabby Carle to talk about another chaotic but impressive season in Washington DC, as well as a look ahead to the weekend's big match against top-of-the-table Kansas City Current and how to defend the reigning NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga. And, of course, the French-Canadian delivers some guidance on where the best place to get poutine is.
PLUS: Get focused with Full Time's 1-2-3 of what to watch this weekend from the prospect of Jaedyn Shaw making her Gotham FC debut at the home of her former club, to historic weekend for Everton women in the English Women's Super League.
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Referenced on the show:
Gotham FC bets big, adds Jaedyn Shaw to its star-studded squad
PODCAST: What the Jaedyn Shaw transfer means for Gotham FC and the NWSL
Everton confirm Goodison Park to become new home of women’s team
The transfer window was fun, but WSL return showed the ‘magic’ in doing your homework early
Everton’s WSL evolution: Debutant makes history, squad depth crucial
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Gabby Carle
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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After 237 days as a North Carolina Courage player, Jaedyn Shaw is on her way to NJ/NY Gotham FC for an NWSL-record transfer fee of $1.25 million. But what does this blockbuster transfer mean for player, club and league?
On this week's Full Time podcast, The Athletic's Tamerra Griffin is joined by Melanie Anzidei to break down the Shaw trade, why it was a surprise, and why the player had to move on from North Carolina after such a short spell. Tamerra and Melanie also talk Nealy Martin switching New Jersey for Southern California, and Bay FC head coach Albertin Montoya announcing he will be stepping down.
Then after that, Gotham FC general manager Yael Averbuch West hops on the podcast to take listeners inside the Shaw trade, talk about how long Gotham had been impressed by Shaw, explain why Gotham made the signing happen now, and unpack the nuances of balancing NWSL salary cap and transfer budgets.
Articles referenced on the show:
Courage agree to trade USWNT star Jaedyn Shaw to Gotham FC in record deal
Bay FC coach Albertin Montoya to step down from the NWSL team at end of season
Rhea Moore, 15, on becoming youngest goal scorer in U.S. women’s pro soccer: ‘A dream come true’
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HOST: Tamerra Griffin
GUESTS: Melanie Anzidei, Yael Averbuch West
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Alex Morgan’s iconic No. 13 jersey was retired this past weekend. But only one chapter of her legacy has closes. Her other trademark, the pink pre-wrap headband, will live on, worn by countless players who have mimicked her since 2012.
On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Asli Pelit to get the inside story on the pink headband and Morgan's acute business strategies that followed during her career and now she has hung up her cleats. Later on in the show, hear a section of the phone conversation with Morgan as she opens up about what drew her to the business side of soccer, her company Togethxr and a new partnership with London City Lionesses.
PLUS: Jillian gets you caught up on all the NWSL weekend's biggest results and selects her moment of the week.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
Alex Morgan’s first major business move started with a simple pink headband
Alex Morgan’s Togethxr and London City Lionesses announce jersey partnership
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Asli Pelit, Alex Morgan
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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It is another week of record transfer fees and dramatic moves between the NWSL and the WSL. On Thursday, Angel City and U.S. women's national team forward Alyssa Thompson completed a shock move to Chelsea on the final day of the European women's transfer window. But how did the deal go down and what does it all mean?
On this week's Full Time Focus, The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur and Melanie Anzidei join host Jillian Sakovits to break down how Chelsea made the sudden move for the American, what we know about the transfer fee, where it leaves Angel City midseason, and whether NWSL fans be concerned about other high-profile star heading abroad.
PLUS: Get focused with Full Time's 1-2-3 of what to watch this weekend from the big WSL kick-off in West London, to a new home for the Chicago Stars and a playoff heat check for New Jersey/New York and Los Angeles.
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Referenced on the show:
Chelsea reach verbal agreement to sign Alyssa Thompson from Angel City
Sam Kerr to return to Chelsea squad for Women’s Super League opener
Women’s Super League top questions: Will Chelsea be beaten? Are London City a threat?
WSL season preview: Can anyone catch Chelsea?
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Charlotte Harpur and Melanie Anzidei
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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The English Women's Super League is back this weekend, and so, before the start of the 2025-26 season, the Full Time podcast is doing the perfect preview to break down all the key talking points, things to watch and players to know before it all kicks off.
Host Jillian Sakovits is joined by a panel of writers from The Athletic featuring Tamerra Griffin, Megan Feringa and Cerys Jones. Can anyone catch the reigning champions, Chelsea? Will Arsenal turn European glory into domestic dominance? And, are Michele Kang and London City Lionesses ready to disrupt the status quo. PLUS: The panel give their predictions and picks of the new arrivals to the WSL that you need to watch.
Articles referenced on the show:
Chelsea in advanced talks to sign USWNT’s Alyssa Thompson from Angel City
Everton Women’s record signing of Ruby Mace follows a ‘very stressful few weeks’
Ten new players to look out for in this season’s Women’s Super League
Women’s Super League: What’s new ahead of the 2025-26 season?
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Tamerra Griffin, Megan Feringa, Cerys Jones
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com
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A new season of Liga F starts this weekend in Spain; however, the reigning champion Barcelona only has 17 players currently registered to play. This summer, the 2024-25 UEFA Women's Champions League runner-up saw six players leave, including the puzzling departure of Fridolina Rolfo. Much of this can be attributed to the club's financial situation on the men's side, while the women remain the only profitable team within the organization.
The Athletic's writers Pol Ballus and Melanie Anzidei join host Jillian Sakovits to explain what's happening with the European giants and how cost-cutting is impacting the future of one of the best teams in the world.
PLUS: Get focused with Full Time's 1-2-3 of what to watch this Labor Day weekend, from a battle between the two most recent league champions to a return home for the Washington Spirit and a look at the Liga F season kickoff in Spain. And, ask yourself, "How far would you go for love?"
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Referenced on the show:
What’s happening at Barcelona?: Only 17 active player contracts and more departures expected
What Fridolina Rolfo’s Barcelona exit says about the club’s financial situation
Manchester United sign Fridolina Rolfo following Barcelona departure
Marcus Rashford, Joan Garcia registered by La Liga in time for Barcelona’s first game
NWSL summer window review: Record transfer fee, hidden gems and expansion team building
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Pol Ballus and Melanie Anzidei
PRODUCER: Emily Olsen and Tre Hester
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
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On Monday, August 25, the NWSL's transfer window officially slammed yet. So, now it's time to analyze the arrivals and departures of all 14 teams and hand out some grades. Who will be the winners and losers of the summer transfer window?
On Full Timethis week, host Tamerra Griffin is joined by special guest Andre Carlisle to break down and debate every NWSL's summer transfer business. Which team will come out on top?
PLUS: The summer window wasn't only busy for active NWSL teams. Tamerra is also joined Hallie Guardo and Jackie Contreras to get up to date on 2026 expansion teams Denver Summit and Boson Legacy. Who are each club's first-ever signings? What have we learned about each team's vision for assembly a roster? Who might be the next signing?
Articles referenced on the show:
Orlando Pride sign Mexico’s Lizbeth Ovalle in world-record transfer
Yup, another women’s soccer transfer record
Denver Summit FC acquires Ally Watt from Orlando Pride, marking expansion team’s first-ever signing
Why Morgan Gautrat has moved to Newcastle: ‘I’ve loved joining places I could help make better’
Italy’s Ballon d’Or nominee Sofia Cantore readies for NWSL debut with Washington Spirit
Kansas City Current acquire Ally Sentnor from Utah Royals: Sources
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HOST: Tamerra Griffin
GUEST: Andre Carlisle, Hallie Guardo, Jackie Contreras
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com
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