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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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 Rueterto analyze the USA's two performances against Brazil while also trying to answer some big questions about the present and future of this roster.
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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
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
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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
GUEST: Jeff Rueter
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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On this week's Full Time Review, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by staff writer at The Athletic Tamerra Griffin to discuss the USWNT's 2-0 win over Brazil at SoFi Stadium.
How did SoFi Stadium handle its first-ever women's sports event? How important was Trinity Rodman on her return? Did Los Angeles local Alyssa Thompson have her best international performance yet?
Ahead of the second friendly with Brazil on Tuesday in San Jose, Tamerra also ponders what USWNT head coach Emma Hayes still needs to see from her developmental squad.
PLUS: Jillian and Producer Theo round up some eye-catching results from around the world of international soccer. From an eclectic friendly in Kansas City to a surprise intercontinental result in Osaka.
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Articles referenced on the show:
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
USWNT forward Alyssa Thompson’s resurgence on the field is a lesson in resilience
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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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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.
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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
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Asli Pelit Basker, Charlotte Harpur
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Ajax and USWNT midfielder Lily Yohannes joins the Full Time podcast for a special interview this week.
The teenager talks about her extraordinary rise, her focus on living in the moment, her relationship with Emma Hayes, her life in Amsterdam, and her experience developing in the European academy system.
Hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan also share their reflections on watching Yohannes emerge and how the upcoming Brazil friendlies are yet another spotlight for her to step into.
Plus, Tamerra talks about her exciting new announcement at The Athletic's global women's soccer team grows.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
Who is Lily Yohannes? The 16-year-old USWNT goal-scorer breaking through at Ajax
Previewing USWNT’s gold medal rematch. Plus, meet our new writers!
Lily Yohannes picks USWNT over Netherlands: What Ajax teen’s decision means for Emma Hayes’ squad
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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
GUEST: Lily Yohannes
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Another NWSL weekend, another win for the Orlando Pride and the Kansas City Current. But which team is leading the way?
On this week's Full Time Review, host Jillian Sakovits debateswhich of the league's perfect two frontrunners looks more impressive heading into the international break.
Jillian also has a look back on the weekend's action. From Tierna Davidson's cruel knee injury to Trinity Rodman's ongoing back issues and a whip-around Europe to check in on the U.S. women's national team players. abroad.
PLUS: What did we learn from Ashely Hatch and Temwa Chawinga's creative and amusing goal celebrations?
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Articles referenced on the show:
Gotham FC defender Tierna Davidson leaves match after non-contact leg injury
Trinity Rodman returns to the USWNT, Emma Hayes continues to work around notable absences
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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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.
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Articles from the show:
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
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Haley Hopkins, Meg Linehan, Jessy Parker Humphreys
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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On this week's Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan analyze Emma Hayes' latest U.S. women's national team roster for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil.
Who are the new faces and the notable absentees? With no major tournament on the horizon, how important is talent identification versus relationship building? And, what sort of reaction will Hayes be looking for after the defeat to Japan in February?
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Articles mentioned on the show:
Trinity Rodman returns to the USWNT, Emma Hayes continues to work around notable absences
USWNT to face Republic of Ireland in set of summer friendlies, returning to Colorado
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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
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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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.
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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
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Emily Olsen
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com
Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime
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Welcome to another Full Time Focus, the new Friday podcasthosted by Jillian Sakovits that gets you ready for the weekend’s action while also catching you up on the key women’s soccer news that developed during the week.
On the show this week: Jillian has the latest to get you ready for the NWSL weekend, where the league's top-four teams from 2024 are all set to clash in a fascinating double-header. Plus, all the latest from a busy off-field news week.
After that, Charlotte Harpur and Jessy Parker Humphreys join the podcast to help analyze what's going on in Europe. The trio breakdown how Manchester City handed Chelsea its first defeat of the Sonia Bompastor era in Wednesday's Champions League quarterfinal first leg, as well as the other three knockout matches.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
How Manchester City inflicted Chelsea’s first defeat of the Sonia Bompastor era
NWSL’s Denver expansion team announces stadium plans to open in 2028
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Charlotte Harpur
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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On this week's Full Time, the podcast is asking what is the state of the NWSL in 2025? Where is the league right now, and where does it want to be?
To help discuss the state of the league, Meg Linehan is joined by staff writer at Just Women's Sports Claire Watkins, and women's basketball staff writer and co-host of the No Offseason podcast at The Athletic Ben Pickman.
The conversation explores the NWSL's audience, politics and values, commercial ambitions and strategy, the players and the play on the pitch, and how all of these things interact with each other.
With the exceptional growth in women's basketball, the question becomes: How does the NWSL keep up with the WNBA?
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Articles mentioned on the show:
State of the League: Before the NWSL can take on the world, it must find its place in the U.S.
NWSL’s Denver expansion team announces stadium plans to open in 2028
Listen to No Offseason: A women's basketball podcast here
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HOST: Meg Linehan
GUESTS: Claire Watkins, Ben Pickman
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com
Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime
Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter here
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