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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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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 Time this 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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On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Tamerra Griffin fresh from Bay FC's match against the Washington Spirit at Oracle Park that set a new U.S. women's sports league attendance record. The unpack the atmosphere in San Francisco, what the landmark moment means for the both the team and the NWSL, and what comes next.
Then, podcaster and women's sports advocate Kylie Kelce stops by for an interview about her new found fandom of Gotham FC, the need for an NWSL team in Philadelphia and the importance of women's sports role models.
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:
Bay FC’s record crowd and what it means for NWSL
Orlando Pride’s Barbra Banda placed on season-ending injury list
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Tamerra Griffin, Kylie Kelce
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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It's a packed edition of Full Time Focus this week. Host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Tamerra Griffin to talk about The Athletic's reporting on the news that NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman threatened to find the Kansas City Current for the way the team handled last week's nationally broadcast match against the Orlando Pride that was delayed over three hours due to extreme heat.
Then, Jillian and Tamerra unpack the women's world-record $1.5 million transfer for Mexican international Jacquie Ovalle, who moved from Tigres UANL to the Orlando Pride on Thursday, and what it means for the NWSL and the global women's transfer market.
PLUS: Bay FC defender Joelle Anderson joins the show for an interview all about growing up in the Bay Area and the team's upcoming match at Oracle Park, the home of Major League Baseball team the San Francisco Giants. From local pride, to the quirks of playing soccer on a diamond, to Oracle Park's best eats, and, of course, what it means to break the all-time single-game attendance record for a women's professional sports league in the United States.
Finally, Producer Theo and Tamerra close out the show analyzing Angel City's 1-0 win over a Barbra Banda-less Orlando Pride on Thursday night, the first win for the team under new head coach Alex Straus.
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Referenced on the show:
NWSL commissioner threatened to fine KC Current over weather delay: Sources
Orlando Pride sign Mexico’s Lizbeth Ovalle in world-record transfer
NWSL match finishes scoreless after 3.5-hour heat delay: ‘It was too hot to play’
Getting to know Alex Straus and his evolution of Angel City FC
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Tamerra Griffin, Joelle Anderson
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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On Full Time this week, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Tamerra Griffin and Melanie Anzidei to unpack the Concacaf W Champions Cup, the North and Central American and Caribbean women's club soccer tournament returns for its second edition this week. To learn more about why the tournament was created and how it intends to evolve, the podcast also features an interview with Concacaf general secretary Philippe Moggio.
How important is increasing the prize money and revenue? How are teams and federations managing player load? What role does it play in growing the women’s club game in the region? Are some leaguess and clubs ready to play an elite soccer environment? What does it mean to win a new competition that is yet to establish its history?
Articles referenced on the show:
The NWSL is back, six days after the Euros final. Are players getting enough rest?
Orlando Pride finalizing world-record transfer for Mexico’s Lizbeth Ovalle
Gotham FC wins inaugural Concacaf Champions Cup, 1-0 over Tigres UANL
W Champions Cup: CONCACAF to launch tournament that offers route to Club World Cup
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HOSTS: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Tamerra Griffin, Melanie Anzidei
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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It was meant to be a marquee matchup on national television that pitted the NWSL's two best team's against each other. Instead, the KC Current vs. the Orlando Pride was delayed over three hours due to extreme heat and the league's safety measures and planning have come under scrutiny once again.
On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits is joined by Danielle Russell of supporters' group KC Blue Crew to take the listener inside the fan experience at CPKC Stadium and the league's official response. The Athletic's Melanie Anzidei then joins the podcast to discuss what could have been done differently, how the match itself played out, as well as what was the response from the players and coaches.
PLUS: Jillian gets you caught up on weekend of many ties but some big results in an all-California clash, the Houston Dash's big comeback in New Jersey, and a statement from the Washington Spirit fans in DC.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
NWSL match finishes scoreless after 3.5-hour heat delay: ‘It was too hot to play’
Podcast: How can the NWSL adapt to the climate crisis?
Jonas Eidevall is learning to let go with San Diego Wave after Arsenal ‘pressure’
Italy’s Ballon d’Or nominee Sofia Cantore readies for NWSL debut with Washington Spirit
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Danielle Russell, Melanie Anzidei
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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On this week's Full Time Focus, Jillian Sakovits is joined by Elizabeth Ball to talk about life at the top of the NWSL standings with the Kansas City Current.
The experienced defender is one of the longest tenured players at the Current. On the show, she shares what it has been like to see the team rise over the past half decade. Ball calls into the show from her soon-to-be-opened coffeeshop in Kansas City, Pitchside Coffee, and reflects on what her adopted home means to her, as well as how her team is preparing to welcome the defending NWSL Champions, the Orlando Pride, to CPKC Stadium this upcoming weekend.
PLUS: Hear new Chicago Stars head coach Martin Sjögren talking about why he joined the NWSL club. And, get focused with Full Time's 1-2-3 of what to watch this weekend in the NWSL, from that mouthwatering top-of-the-table clash on the banks of the Missouri River, to a desperation game in Utah, and a meeting of old friends in New Jersey.
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Referenced on the show:
NWSL’s Chicago Stars name Martin Sjögren as new head coach
Unbeaten streaks and league-leading goalscorers: Why Current vs. Pride is the match of the season
Marta delivers GOAT goal to lift Orlando Pride to NWSL Championship
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Elizabeth Ball
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Being head coach of Angel City FC might just be one of the biggest jobs in soccer. How do you take one of the most well established and highest-performing brands off the pitch and turn them into a winner on the pitch?
Well, this week on Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan are joined by ACFC head coach Alex Straus to go inside his vision for the team. Starting with Straus' journey to Los Angeles, from growing up in Norway, the "coincidence" that led to his coaching career, and the three consecutive league titles in the Frauen Bundesliga with Bayern Munich. Straus even touches on the similarities between Bayern and ACFC, what his new life is like in LA, and the difficult task of shaping his NWSL's team's mentality.
Articles referenced on the show:
Curiosity and a new challenge drew former Bayern Munich Women’s coach to Angel City
How Riley Tiernan’s close relationship with her sister helped the NWSL rookie find success early
Angel City FC moves into ‘new era,’ signing Iceland forward Sveindís Jónsdóttir through 2027
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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
GUEST: Alex Straus
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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The NWSL's first official Rivalry Weekend is in the books. It was a mixed bag until the Portland Thorns took the roof with a 4-2 win over the Seattle Reign, cementing the Cascadia Clash as the must-watch rivalry in the league. On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits is joined by Tamerra Griffin to break down that record-breaking rivalry win, and how the young Thorns are coming into their own this season, and dismantled their fiercest rival in a memorable win.
Tamerra also reports from San Diego, where she took vibes of the SoCal Derby at Snapdragon Stadium. Did the San Diego Wave throw away three points? What did we learn about Angel City's potential mentality shift despite the team's winless run?
PLUS: Jillian gets you caught up on all the other major talking points, performances and records from the NWSL weekend, and then closes out the show with her moment of the weekend.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
Courage cite reasons for firing coach Sean Nahas: ‘Performance issues, culture issues’
North Carolina Courage terminates head coach Sean Nahas’ contract ‘effective immediately’
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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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On this week's Full Time Focus, Meg Linehan and Producer Theo discuss the abrupt firing of Sean Nahas as the head coach of the North Carolina Courage, and the combative press conference with the club's sporting director Ceri Bowley that followed. What do we know at this time about the firing? And, why is it unclear what happened? Meg and Theo also talk about what it means for Nick Cushing to be hired as the first-ever head coach of Denver Summit FC, and give their takes on the 2025 Ballon d'Or nominees.
PLUS: Get focused with Full Time's 1-2-3 of what to watch this weekend in the NWSL, from Ally Sentnor returning to Utah for the first time to potentially make her debut with the KC Current, to head coach Alex Straus and Angel City's desperation to win the SoCal Derby.
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Referenced on the show:
North Carolina Courage terminates head coach Sean Nahas’ contract ‘effective immediately’
Denver Summit hires Nick Cushing as manager: ‘I want to embrace’ NWSL expansion challenge
Who should win the women’s Ballon d’Or: Aitana Bonmati, Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly?
The secret to the Portland Thorns' home form
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HOST: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
GUESTS: Meg Linehan
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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On Full Time this week we're talking about NWSL rivalries. Over the last 12 years, we've seen some true, real rivalries, but we've also seen some that raise a few eyebrows. So, how do rivalries happen? Who are they for? Why are they important to the NWSL? And, what are the key ingredients to sustaining them?
For this discussion, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan are joined by esteemed NWSL journalists Susie Rantz, Jason Anderson and Jenna Tonelli to help discover what makes an NWSL rivalry. From the historic Cascadia Rivalry, to the burgeoning SoCal Derby, the newly dubbed East Coast Rivalry, and the lesser-known rivalries that may have come and gone along the way.
Articles referenced on the show:
NWSL teams are embracing tension, new and old: ‘People love a good sports rivalry’
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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
GUEST: Susie Rantz, Jason Anderson, Jenna Tonelli
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Fresh from the weekend, it's Full Time Review -- Producer Theo is joined by Tamerra Griffin and Melanie Anzidei to break down the incredible Copa America Femenina final between Brazil and Colombia that saw Marta further etch her name into the history books with a legacy-defining display. How close was Colombia to a first-ever title? What does a ninth title mean for Brazil? How can South American women's soccer build off this tournament?
Then, Theo and Tamerra get into first NWSL weekend after the summer break. From Trinity Rodman's emotional return at Audi Field after four months out with a back injury, where the U.S. women's national team star scored the winning goal off the bench in the dying moments, to Ally Sentnor's blockbuster trade from the Utah Royals to the Kansas City Current.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
Trinity Rodman nets a game winner for the Washington Spirit in her first match since April
Copa America Femenina: The players delivered, will those in charge now do the same?
A head-butt, penalty kick and Marta magic: How Brazil topped Colombia for 9th Copa América title
Kansas City Current acquire Ally Sentnor from Utah Royals: Sources
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HOST: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
GUEST: Tamerra Griffin, Melanie Anzidei
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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On this week's Full Time Focus, Seattle Reign midfielder Angharad James-Turner joins the show to talk to Asli Pelit her summer captaining Wales at its first-ever major tournament, Women's Euro 2025. Then attentions turn to the return of the NWSL. This week, James-Turner signed a new two-year contract extension with Seattle, and the 31-year-old explains why she is so committed to the team and how the Reign has turned things around after a disappointing 2024.
Asli and producer Theo also unpack the business side of the NWSL's summer break, how teams are increasing marketing efforts this August, and what could change in the future to help the league retain more momentum.
PLUS: Theo gets focused with Full Time's 1-2-3 of what to watch this weekend in the NWSL, from Jess Carter's speedy to return to Gotham and a potential goal-fest in the Bay.
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Referenced on the show:
How NWSL teams plan to beat the annual mid-summer miasma
Jess Carter on missing Euros celebrations: It was my decision to return to club side Gotham
Women’s soccer summer returns stateside
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HOST: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
GUESTS: Asli Pelit, Angharad James-Turner
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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