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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Change is upon us. In the NWSL and on the U.S. women's national team.
This week, on the Full Time podcast, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan delve into what this means both on and off the pitch. Who will step into the spotlight? Who will be the new culture bearer? Who has that dawg in them?
What should fans be looking out for as Emma Hayes utilizes an experimental roster during the October international friendlies?
A new generation is taking over as legends take one final bow and retire. Now over a decade old, the NWSL is the first U.S. women's soccer league to reach this natural point in a cycle.
There's also the matter of the Chicago Red Stars' rebrand, featuring a new crest and name: Chicago Stars FC. Steph Yang joins the podcast fresh from speaking to club executives about the intentional decisions that went behind the controversial move.
Then, Chicago native and CBS Sports writer and broadcaster Sandra Herrera pops in to share her perspective from the Windy City.
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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
GUESTS: Steph Yang, Sandra Herrera
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Rueter: Fans chose the Red Stars’ name years ago. Now, Chicago is leaving both behind
Chicago Red Stars unveil new name and crest, dropping ‘Red’ and ushering in next chapter
Desiree Scott on retiring after six months of heartbreak: ‘You kind of know it’s coming’
USWNT head coach Emma Hayes names 26-player roster for October friendlies
Orlando Pride’s Marta says she wants to play ‘at least two more years’
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Welcome back to the Full Time Review! The Athletic's Monday morning podcast that brings you a recap of the weekend's NWSL action and more from the women's soccer world in under 15 minutes.
This week, Tamerra Griffin set the scene as big wins for Racing Louisville and Bay FC meant that the final two NWSL playoff spots are still up for grabs.
Would it even be a Full Time podcast if we didn't talk about Temwa Chawinga? We have the latest on the record-breaking KC Current forward, who scored her 20th goal of the season against the San Diego Wave and by doing so completed a sweep of notching at least one goal against all 13 opposing clubs in the league.
Plus: The rest of the chaos from around the NWSL, a continental champion was crowned in South America, and some WNBA-NWSL crossover.
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HOST: Tamerra Griffin
GUEST: Meg Linehan
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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On one of the most jam-packed Full Time podcasts ever, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan unpack the team name launch of the Boston-based BOS Nation FC, the NWSL's 15th expansion club.
What was behind the now redacted 'Too Many Balls' marketing campaign? Who are the owners trying to appeal to? How will Boston look to make amends after hurting its fanbase, and current players in the league, during a tumultuous 48 hours?
Adding an on-the-ground perspective, Steph Yang joined the podcast fresh from attending the BOS Nation launch event, where she spoke to the Boston Unity Soccer Partners ownership group as well as local fan groups.
Later on, it was time to give Temwa Chawinga her flowers. Tamerra spoke with the record-breaking woman of the moment and fellow KC Current teammate Mwanalima Jereko. Last week, Chawinga scored her 19th goal of the 2024 season, breaking Sam Kerr's record of 18 in a single NWSL season.
The two African-born players talked about their chosen family sisterhood as teammates, their favorite foods that African fans bring for them after matches, the secrets behind their joyous goal celebrations, and what the real Chawinga is like off the pitch.
Plus, San Diego Wave and the NWSL are being sued by five former Wave employees, and Merritt Mathias announced her retirement.
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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
GUESTS: Steph Yang, Temwa Chawinga, Mwanalima Jereko
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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San Diego Wave and NWSL face discrimination lawsuit filed by five former club employees
Merritt Mathias will retire as a truly authentic NWSL original
Linehan: Boston NWSL club misses the mark with BOS Nation FC and marketing campaign
Boston NWSL team to be known as BOS Nation Football Club, with green as primary color
BOS Nation, a publicity campaign gone wrong and an apology for the hurt it caused
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Welcome back to Full Time Review, your Monday recap of all the best women's soccer action from the weekend in under 15 minutes.
This week, Theo Lloyd-Hughes rounds up the NWSL weekend, starting with the Portland Thorns stunning the Orlando Pride on Friday night, and handing Seb Hines' team their first defeat in over a year.
Then, the Kansas City Current's Temwa Chawinga continued her extraordinary 2024 when she smashed home her 19th goal of the season against Bay FC — breaking the record for the most goals ever in an NWSL season by doing so.
Meg Linehan pops in to go deeper on why the big goals and milestones this weekend mean so much, and the emotion that erupted from Christen Press getting on the scoresheet for the first time this season for Angel City.
To close out, The Athletic's Art de Roche reports from London to give an update on the increased pressure on Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall following a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea in the WSL.
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HOST: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
GUEST: Meg Linehan, Art de Roche
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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The unbeaten Orlando Pride has just lifted the 2024 NWSL Shield. But their history, on the pitch, in this league is one filled with many more downs than ups.
This week on Full Time, Meg Linehan and Steph Yang trace the Pride's journey from an awkward expansion club, to now sitting at the top of the standings at the end of an unprecedented 2024 season.
To help answer the question of how Orlando achieved this transformation, general manager Haley Carter joined the show to take us inside the Pride's emergence since her arrival in January 2023.
What kind of soccer club did Carter see when she walked in the door? How have the players changed and adapted to her and head coach Seb Hines' management style?
Plus, Steph reports back from her one-on-one with Commissioner Jessica Berman and the additional information she learned about the Angel City points deductions. What does it mean for the rest of the league, and the NWSL's image regarding rule-breaking?
There's also time to preview the upcoming NWSL weekend, the Portland Thorns' plans to make a change at GM, and whether Temwa Chawinga will hit goal number 19!
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HOST: Meg Linehan
GUEST: Steph Yang, Haley Carter
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Angel City salary-cap violation was revealed by former player, says NWSL commissioner
Portland Thorns’ Karina LeBlanc leaving GM role at end of season
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Welcome to the first-ever edition of Full Time Review!
A new podcast from The Athletic that brings you a quick review of all the weekend’s NWSL action in under 15 minutes.
Every Monday, we'll keep you updated on the biggest news stories, results, off-field moments, breathtaking goals, press conference reactions, and maybe some tidbits from Europe and international matches too.
On the inaugural episode, Meg Linehan was joined by Steph Yang, who was in Orlando on Sunday night to witness Marta and the Pride lift their first-ever NWSL Shield. It was a soggy, emotional, and historic night to remember in central Florida.
After that, Meg breaks down the crucial details of Angel City's unprecedented sanctions for breaching the salary cap rules, Temwa Chawinga equaling Sam Kerr's single-season goal record, and so much more from a suitably busy weekend in the NWSL.
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HOST: Meg Linehan
GUEST: Steph Yang
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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It's all to play for. With four matches of the NWSL regular season remaining, it's time we got serious about the teams still trying to book their tickets to the postseason.
This week on Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan break down the four teams, the Chicago Red Stars, the Portland Thorns, Bay FC, and Racing Louisville, that are trying to squeeze into the final three NWSL playoff spots (sixth, seventh and, eighth place in the standings).
What are the major questions that need answering? How will form and injuries come into play? Which team is trending up at crunch time? And, which is falling apart at the worst possible moment?
During the show, NWSL Best XI candidate Taylor Flint stopped by to take us inside her impressive season, the positional tweaks she has had to incorporate under head coach Bev Yanez, as well as offer a behind-the-scenes view of Racing Louisville's quest for a first-ever playoff berth.
All of that plus Fran Alonso departing the Houston Dash, Christine Sinclair's retirement announcement, UWCL Group Stage draw takeaways, and a new NWSL Shield trophy!
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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
GUEST: Taylor Flint
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Articles mentioned on the podcast:
Emma Hayes tours the U.S: Players the USWNT coach could consider for the team’s future
NWSL, Tiffany & Co. unveil redesigned Shield, MVP awards: ‘The most majestic, iconic trophies’
NC Courage's Hurricane Helene relief efforts with United Way
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Fresh from their best finish at a U-20 World Cup in over 10 years, it is time to take a closer look at the state of the women's USYNT.
On a very special episode of Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan were joined by three guests to go deeper into the world of U-20 international soccer.
Former USWNT legend Heather O'Reilly hopped on the podcast to talk about her time spent working for FIFA in Colombia at the U-20 World Cup, and the data behind the nations that impressed at the tournament.
Then, former U-20 USWNT head coach Laura Harvey explained some of the key cultural and technical changes that have slowly been developed at the U.S. soccer federation over the past half-decade. In 2024, how important are pathways to the senior team and principles of play when it comes to the youth levels?
Finally, the current head coach of the U-20 USWNT, Tracey Kevins, discussed the instantly legendary campaign, some of the special moments the team shared along the way, and all the emotions of the 'Miracle in Cali' -- which saw the USA storm back from 2-0 down in second half stoppage time to beat Germany.
If all that wasn't enough, there's still a bit of time on the podcast for Tamerra and Meg to unpack Twila Kilgore's departure from the USWNT setup and the biggest NWSL matchup of the weekend.
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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
GUESTS: Heather O'Reilly, Laura Harvey, Tracey Kevins
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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This week's Full Time podcast has a bit of a Seattle feel.
Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan caught up with Seattle Reign general manager Lesle Gallimore to learn more about how the NWSL club's recent ownership change has affected their 2024 season in both frustrating and exciting ways.
Gallimore also opened up about her decision to feature in the new Netflix documentary 'Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer' -- she unpacked some of her feelings on the legendary USWNT goalkeeper too. Before being at the helm of the Reign, Gallimore was at the University of Washington for 25 seasons. There, she coached Solo in the early 2000s. Tamerra and Meg also weighed in on the documentary and some of its glaring journalistic deficiencies.
After all that, there's still time to talk NJ/NY Gotham FC becoming the first NWSL club to visit the White House, the curiosities of ESPN's GM survey, and the return of the English Women's Super League.
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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
GUEST: Lesle Gallimore
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Articles mentioned on the podcast:
Gotham FC will be the first NWSL team to visit the White House for championship celebration
Are Sonia Bompastor’s new-look Chelsea ready for their WSL title defence?
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In San Diego, CA, on a sweltering Sunday in September, Alex Morgan hung up her cleats.
With just a few days' notice, the two-time World Cup winner, Olympic gold-medalist, and NWSL Champion said goodbye to playing soccer.
On this week's episode of the Full Time podcast, it's all about digging into this moment. Starting with Morgan's retirement video, which sent shockwaves around the world, and finally, the extraordinary emotional serenade that saw her walk off into the sunset.
Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan -- who was reporting from San Diego, having flown out to witness history at Snapdragon Stadium up close -- grapple with everything leading up to Sunday's finale as well as the send-off match itself.
Also on the show, broadcaster and former NWSL player Jordan Angeli stopped by to talk about what it was like to commentate on the final-ever Alex Morgan match, while also reminiscing about playing alongside the USA legend back when she was breaking out in the early 2010s.
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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
GUEST: Jordan Angeli
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Articles mentioned on the podcast:
Alex Morgan ends soccer career with a final 13 minutes for the Wave against the Courage
Alex Morgan’s final NWSL game to be presented across multiple channels, streaming services
Alex Morgan reminisces before final game: ‘I hope my legacy is that I pushed the game forward’
Alex Morgan, USWNT and NWSL star, announces retirement from soccer, pregnant with second child
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