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NJ/NY Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit are heading to the NWSL Championship Final.
On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits is joined by Meg Linehan, and Melanie Anzidei to break down the weekend's dramatic NWSL semifinals. The pod discusses Jaedyn Shaw's buzzer-beater in Orlando and how the 8th-seeded Gotham continued their unlikely journey at the expense of the defending champions, the Orlando Pride. And, whether the Washington Spirit just put in their best performance of the season as they breezed past the Portland Thorns at a sold-out Audi Field.
PLUS: What is the latest on Trinity Rodman's contract? After The Athletic reported ongoing interest from Europe, will we see the NWSL change the existing salary cap rules to keep the U.S. women's national team star at the Spirit?
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Meg Linehan, Melanie Anzidei
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Referenced on the show:
Marta won’t exit quietly from NWSL playoffs after Orlando Pride loss: ‘It should not end like this’
Jaedyn Shaw free kick sends No. 8 Gotham FC to NWSL championship with win over Pride
NWSL can’t keep Trinity Rodman and its current salary cap. It’s up to the league to choose
Trinity Rodman negotiations reach NWSL commissioner as English teams express interest in U.S. star
Washington Spirit advance to NWSL Championship with 2-0 win over Portland Thorns
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The NWSL is coming to Atlanta. Following The Athletic's Asli Pelit's report on Sunday, on Tuesday, it was officially announced that the capital of Georgia will be home to the 17th NWSL team in 2028.
So, on this week's Full Time Focus, host Jillian Sakovits gets into what it means for Atlanta to join the NWSL. Jill talks to Pelit about breaking the story and the business side of Atlanta's record-breaking bid, as well as the major investment promises made by the ownership. Then, Jill is joined by Atlanta soccer radio host and ATL United announcer Jason Longshore to dig further into what the expansion news means to the community and the rich women's soccer history that already connects the USWNT and professional women's soccer to Atlanta.
PLUS: Jill and Producer Theo break down the key things to watch for this weekend's NWSL Playoff Semifinals and give their picks on who will make the Championship Final in San Jose. Who will advance from the Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns, and the Orlando Pride vs. Gotham FC?
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Asli Peli, Jason Longshore
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Referenced on the show:
Atlanta’s NWSL team will debut in 2028, play at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta lands NWSL expansion franchise backed by Arthur Blank for record $165 million: Sources
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How do you measure Most Valuable Player? Who deserves Coach of the Year? What sort of midfielder is worthy of Midfielder of the Year?
On this week's Full Time podcast, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan debate the 2025 NWSL Awards and Best XI. The duo unpacks every category, examining the league's shortlisted players, as well as what their own formulas are judging and voting. Also, they discuss the snubs from the shortlist and put forward the players that should have been nominated, and argue whether the playoffs should be taken into account.
PLUS: Tamerra and Meg wonder how much the absence of major stars on the pitch has affected the 2025 NWSL Playoffs, check in on the Full Time Bingo Card, and look ahead to the weekend's Semifinals.
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Referenced on the show
Current’s overreliance on Temwa Chawinga makes her MVP argument even more compelling
Don’t call Gotham an ‘underdog.’
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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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For the first time in NWSL history, a No.8 defeated the top seed in the playoffs. But this wasn't just any top seed. This was a record-breaking Kansas City Current team that hadn't lost at home for 490 days. So, did NJ/NY Gotham FC pull off the biggest upset in NWSL history?
On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits is joined by Tamerra Griffin, who was in Kansas City, to break down that extraordinary road victory. What was Gotham's game plan, and how was it so effective? How much did the absences of Temwa Chawinga and Michelle Cooper affect the Current? Why does Jaedyn Shaw adamantly disagree with the "underdog" tag being given to Gotham?
PLUS: Analysis and reaction of every NWSL Playoff quarterfinal, including a check-in with Melanie Anzidei fresh from experiencing the Washington Spirit's shootout win over Racing Louisville, Marta and the emotion of Luana's brilliant penalty kick, and the emergence of Reilyn Turner as a Portland Thorns hero.
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Tamerra Griffin, Melanie Anzidei
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Referenced on the show:
Gotham FC upset No. 1 Current in NWSL quarterfinal — but don’t call them the ‘underdog’
Atlanta lands NWSL expansion franchise backed by Arthur Blank for record $165 million: Sources
Spirit’s mental preparation for the ‘unpredictable,’ helped secure another dramatic playoff win
The San Diego Wave are embracing the crests and troughs of their latest era in NWSL
NWSL commissioner on gender eligibility: ‘Our policy is our current practice’
Does home-field advantage matter in the NWSL playoffs?
18 months after cancer diagnosis, Luana scores late goal to help Pride advance to NWSL semifinals
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The 2025 NWSL Playoffs are here, and they’re bigger than ever. And that means, on this episode of Full Time Focus, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by not one but two special guests preparing to kick off the postseason.
First up, Jill talks to NWSL veteran and Gotham FC co-captain Mandy Freeman. How is Gotham preparing for another underdog playoff run on the road? What does it mean to go play the No.1 seed Kansas City Current, who haven't lost a home game in 490 days? And, what is the secret behind Freeman's famous off-the-pitch fashion sense?
After that, Jill says bienvenue to Kenza Dali – the French San Diego Wave midfielder who has taken the league by storm in her first season in the NWSL. What's it like to be a European player in your first American-style playoffs? How does the English Women's Super League compare to the NWSL? Why did the Wave drop off in the second half of the 2025 regular season? And, Dali talks about the importance of playing entertaining soccer while winning.
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Mandy Freeman, Kenza Dali
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Referenced on the show:
NWSL playoff preview: How to watch, key matchups and bold predictions
San Diego Wave signs France midfielder Kenza Dali from Aston Villa
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Leaves are falling, soup season is upon us, and the NWSL Playoffs are back!
On this week's Full Time podcast, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan break down the entire 2025 NWSL Playoffs, from the strengths and weaknesses of the eight teams left competing for the Championship, to how each quarterfinal is poised, and which teams will advance.
Who are the key players and matchups? Will we see any upsets from the lower seeds? Can you read too much into end-of-season form? If each quarterfinal match were a takeout order, what takeout order would it be? This podcast gives you everything you need to know about the 2025 NWSL Playoffs.
PLUS: Tamerra and Meg close out the show with their brackets and picks for who will make it all the way to the Championship Final in San Jose on November 22, as well as some final words and flowers for the six teams who will not be heading to the NWSL postseason.
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Referenced on the show
Racing finished in ninth place the past four NWSL seasons. This year, they broke the curse
USWNT’s Olivia Moultrie agrees to contract extension with Portland Thorns through 2029
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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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On a dramatic Decision Day, Racing Louisville has clinched a spot in the NWSL playoffs for the first time in team history. But how did Bev Yanez's team pull it iff on the final day of the regular season and what does it mean for the players, the coach and the fanbase?
On this week's Full Time Review, Tamerra Griffin is joined by Melanie Azidei and Asli Pelit to analyze all the drama from the NWSL's regular season finale. From Ella Hase's historic goal for Racing, to the North Carolina Courage's big win over Gotham, that wasn't enough.
Which teams rotated squads? What emotional goodbyes did we see from retiring legends? How much can we read into the performances of teams heading off to the playoffs? Has the return of Decision Day created a new marquee event for the NWSL?
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HOST: Tamerra Griffin
GUESTS: Asli Pelit, Melanie Anzidei
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Referenced on the show:
NWSL Decision Day recap: Racing celebrates, Current earns crucial win and an exciting rematch
Chicago Stars are not letting a poor 2025 stop them from dreaming about a stadium and the future
Bev Yanez on her coaching journey & Racing Louisville's date with destiny
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In 2011, after the Women's Professional Soccer league folded, Bev Yanez flew to Japan to hold onto her dreams of being a soccer player. That journey changed her life and set her on the path to being the person she is today.
On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits sits down with Yanez for a special feature interview about her journey from National Women's Soccer League player to head coach of Racing Louisville. The conversation takes place days before the final match of the NWSL regular season that will decide if Racing clinches a spot in the playoffs for the first time in team history. How has Yanez developed as a coach? What are the secrets behind Racing's record-breaking season and the team's identity? How does Yanez balance being a mother and head coach?
PLUS: Jill breaks down what is at stake ahead of NWSL 'Decision Day' and the 1-2-3 of what to watch this weekend.
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Bev Yanez
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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The U.S. women's national team's October window has come to an end. But what did we learn from the trio of friendlies against Portugal and New Zealand?
On this week's Full Time podcast, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan get into the USWNT's October friendlies, the players that stood out, the importance of giving the young players more minutes, why it may be more interesting to see the USWNT lose than dominant, and what opponents Emma Hayes should be booking in for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup.
PLUS: Tamerra and Meg unpack Meg's latest column for The Athletic that responds to an op-ed by NWSL player Elizabeth Eddy that calls for new eligibility rules in the NWSL. What are the league and players association saying on the matter, what players are being unfairly targeted and what danger is on the horizon as a lack of clarity lingers?
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Referenced on the show
Rose Lavelle is a ‘magician’ for USWNT and Gotham – and now her leadership is casting a spell
USWNT 6, New Zealand 0: Emma Sears scores first professional hat trick
NWSL’s lack of gender eligibility policy leaves players vulnerable – just not in the way you think
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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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Just three days after their worst performance under head coach Emma Hayes, the U.S. women's national team burst back into life with a rejuvenating 3-1 win over Portugal. What made it all the sweeter was the USA's young stars, like Olivia Moultrie and Jaedyn Shaw, stealing the show in that win.
On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits catches up with Melanie Azidei and Asli Pelit from Connecticut to talk about what they learned from the USWNT's win over Portugal. Why did Hayes make as many changes as she did? How come Moultrie and Shaw have established such a tight relationship on the pitch? What did it mean for goalkeeping legend Alyssa Naeher to be honored before the game in her home state?
PLUS: Jill and Producer Theo talk Brazil's statement win over the Lionesses in Manchester, what it means for the European Champions and the 2027 World Cup hosts. Jill then closes out the show with her moment of the week.
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Asli Pelit, Melanie Anzidei
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Referenced on the show:
USWNT bounces back against Portugal with 2 goals from 20-year-old Olivia Moultrie
Maya Le Tissier has made case for England centre-back role – her talent there should not be wasted
England’s soft underbelly has been exposed. Again
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Did the USWNT just put in its worst performance under head coach Emma Hayes?
On this week's Full Time Focus, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Henry Bushnell to unpack the USWNT's 2-1 defeat to Portugal on Thursday night. The duo break down what went wrong for the USWNT, who does the blame should fall on and whether there is any panic in the squad. Henry also gets into what the atmosphere was like at Subaru Park as U.S. Soccer honored retired legend Alex Morgan, as well as what he learned about the Americans' performance after talking to Hayes and several USWNT stars post-match.
PLUS: Jill has latest roster updates for the USWNT and beyond, as well as the Full Time's 1-2-3 of what to watch this international weekend from a Wales legend's final bow in her hometown, to an intercontinental battle of the ages.
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Referenced on the show:
The USWNT just gave its worst performance under Emma Hayes. What went wrong against Portugal?
Gotham FC forward Jaedyn Shaw on her road back to the USWNT: ‘I feel very free’
USWNT’s Alyssa Thompson on her Chelsea move: ‘I was expecting it to be more scary’
USWNT 1, Portugal 2: Uncharacteristic mistakes leave the U.S. disappointed in loss
USWNT celebrates Alex Morgan’s ‘legendary’ career as she passes the torch to next generation
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Henry Bushnell
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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For months now, U.S. women's national team head coach Emma Hayes has stated that she wanted to identify her core group for the 2027 World Cup cycle by the October 2025 international window. Well, here we are.
On this week's Full Time podcast, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan get out their crystal balls and debate their first drafts of what they believe will be Hayes's USWNT roster in two summers time at the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Who will Tamerra and Meg select? Who will they leave off the roster? Where will the two differ in their picks? Which absent stars will be predicted to return? How big is Hayes's roster bubble right now?
PLUS: Melanie Anzidei and Asli Pelit join the show fresh from U.S. soccer, alongside the Mexican, Costa Rican and Jamaican soccer federations, presenting their 2031 Women's World Cup bid to the media. The duo get into what they learned from speaking with the federations this week, as well as legends Kelley O'Hara and Abby Wambach. How many teams will compete? Why did these four nations join forces as hosts? What exciting prospects and challenges lie ahead?
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Referenced on the show
United States, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica announce joint 2031 Women’s World Cup bid
USWNT’s Lily Yohannes scores long-range stunner, Alyssa Thompson taps in first Champions League goal
USWNT’s Alyssa Thompson on her Chelsea move: ‘I was expecting it to be more scary’
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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
GUESTS: Melanie Anzidei, Asli Pelit
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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The NWSL and soccer world held their collective breaths when Temwa Chawinga went down in Saturday's upset defeat of the KC Current by the Houston Dash. What happened in Texas? And, what does it mean for the MVP frontrunner and the Current, by far number one team in the country?
On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits and Producer Theo get into the scenes that saw Chawinga limp off and then get wheeled out of Shell Energy Stadium as well as discuss where this leaves the Current's forward options. The duo also break down everything else that went down on the penultimate weekend of the NWSL regular season, from which teams have clinched a spot into the postseason and which young record-breaking international has put herself into the MVP shortlist conversation.
PLUS: Asli Pelit joins the show from New York, fresh from seeing Rose Lavelle score a stunning free-kick to clinch a playoff spot for NJ/NY Gotham FC. How are Gotham shaping up ahead of the postseason? What was it like watching the game alongside the team owners? Asli also gets into why she wrote about the deep friendship between budding USWNT stars Claire Hutton and Ally Sentnor.
Jill closes out the show with an emotional moment of the week that zones in on the many tears and tributes that poured in following the final home matches for Christen Press, Ali Riley and Lauren Barnes.
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Asli Pelit
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Referenced on the show:
NWSL executive committee approves 3-year extension for commissioner Jessica Berman: Sources
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On this week's episode of Full Time Focus, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Meg Linehan to unpack the latest U.S. women's national team roster that dropped this week ahead of three upcoming friendlies.
The return of Trinity Rodman to the USWNT is now in doubt after an injury midweek playing for the Washington Spirit. Jillian and Meg get into the latest reporting from The Athletic about Rodman's status, as well as the other big takeaways from the roster and what we learned from Emma Hayes's press conference on Wednesday.
Then, Tamerra Griffin interviews CEO of Bay Collective and head of global women's football at Sixth Street Kay Cossington to learn more about the esteemed new hire, and her vision for the soon-to-be multi-club ownership group. What drew Cossington to the U.S. after a tremendously successful 20-year spell at the English Football Association, where she helped the Lionesses to double Euro success? How does she plan to rejuvenate Bay FC?
PLUS: Jill has all the updates from Matchday 2 in the UEFA Women's Champions League, the conclusion of the group stage in the W Concacaf Champions Cup and get focused with Full Time's 1-2-3 of what to watch this NWSL weekend from a Championship rematch in D.C. to an emotional farewell in Los Angeles.
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Referenced on the show:
Trinity Rodman to miss USWNT camp with injury, hopeful for return before end of NWSL season
USWNT roster: Europe-based stars return for October friendlies
USWNT’s Lily Yohannes scores long-range stunner, Alyssa Thompson taps in first Champions League goal
In Naomi Girma’s absence, Emma Hayes continues to experiment with the USWNT defense
Christen Press felt like a ‘villain’. The ex-USWNT forward played long enough to become a hero
USWNT’s Christen Press’ thank you letters to herself, football and the fans: Exclusive
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Meg Linehan, Tamerra Griffin, Kay Cossington
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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One of the most iconic women's soccer players of the 20th century is hanging up her boots. Christen Press has announced she is retiring at the end of the 2025 NWSL season.
So, on this week's Full Time podcast, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan dig into Press' career, from Stanford, to Sweden, to the NWSL, to winning two World Cups with the USWNT and then finally returning home to help launch Angel City FC in her hometown. Tamerra and Meg get into the highs and lows on and off the pitch. What is going to be her legacy? How did she push boundaries and back herself when the path wasn't always easy?
Meg also reflects on catching up with Press this week for a lengthy phone call to talk about her retirement, the unique way she has chosen to do it, and unpack the big moments that defined her career. From the personal battles that the public didn't see, to the joys of feeling loved by fans despite having been painted as a "villain" many years ago.
PLUS: Laura Harvey, who previously coached press at the Utah Royals and USWNT, joins the podcast to talk about what it was like to coach Press and how this generation of retiring NWSL changed the game and kept receipts. Just how much does the NWSL and women's soccer owe to the likes of Press, Kristen Hamilton, Lauren Barnes and Christine Sinclair?
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Referenced on the show
USWNT’s Christen Press’ thank you letters to herself, football and the fans: Exclusive
Christen Press felt like a ‘villain’. The ex-USWNT forward played long enough to become a hero
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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
GUEST: Laura Harvey
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Records, they absolutely hate to see the Kansas City Current coming. Another week means more history made at CPKC Stadium as the number one team in the NWSL continues to set itself apart.
On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Tamerra Griffin to analyze the Current's latest marquee performance against Gotham; as well as the instant impact of MVP frontrunner Temwa Chawinga, who returned from a small knee injury that prevented her from starting the last two weeks.
PLUS: After big wins, have the Orlando Pride and the San Diego Wave arrested their slumps since the summer break? Who are the teams to watch in a crowded middle of the standings? And, how do we make sense of the NWSL playoff picture with two matches left to go.
Jill also breaks down the latest from the English Women's Super League, including woeful starts to the season for Liverpool and West Ham, and a huge moment for Diana Ordóñez and Tigres UANL in LigaMX Femenil.
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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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Referenced on the show:
NWSL executive committee approves 3-year extension for commissioner Jessica Berman: Sources
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On this week's episode of Full Time Focus, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Avery Patterson to go inside the Houston Dash’s impressive second half of the season and growth under head coach Fabrice Gautraut. In a a fascinating conversation, Patterson opens up about her journey to becoming a USWNT player, her athletic family genes and a broken DVD player that helped her along the way.
PLUS: Producer Theo has all the latest news from Matchday 1 of the UEFA Women's Champions League and get focused with Full Time's 1-2-3 of what to watch this NWSL weekend from a high-stakes playoff seeding battle in Orlando, to a potential Championship preview in Kansas City, and a loser goes home game in Los Angeles.
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Referenced on the show:
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Avery Patterson
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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After several years of significant growth, NWSL attendances are decreasing. But why is this? And, by how much?
On this week's Full Time podcast, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan dive into the data behind the decrease in attendance and wrestle with the factors behind the trend. Which teams and cities are most affected? Should fans, the league and its teams be concerned?
To help further dig into the topic, fans from several NWSL teams called into the Full Time podcast to offer their opinions. Tamerra and Meg also caught up with Kay Bradley, CMO for Chicago Stars FC, and Laura Petro, VP of brand and fan experience Gotham FC, to hear what the teams are doing to spark interest and retain commitment from hardcore supporters.
Where is attendance in the NWSL heading? And, will this dip in attendance continue?
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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
GUESTS: Kay Bradley, Laura Petro
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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The English Women's Super League traditional 'Big Four' all clashed this past weekend, but what did we learn from those two blockbuster matches?
On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Cerys Jones to analyze Manchester United getting its second-ever tie against Chelsea, Manchester City showing that it could yet return to being a title contender, and Arsenal beginning to unravel in the WSL.
PLUS: The UEFA Women's Champions League returns this week! Jillian and Cerys breakdown everything you need to know, from the established elite to the dark horses. Is this the year that Chelsea end its European curse? Why is big-spending Lyon so fancied? And, what is the UWCL's new competition format?
Jill also breaks down the latest headlines from the NWSL, from Rosemounde Kouassi's buzzer-beater at 'Rowdy' Audi Field, to the playoff picture that is heating up.
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Cerys Jones
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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In 2023, Riley Jackson turned down an athletic scholarship at Duke University to turn professional with the North Carolina Courage in the NWSL. Two years later, she's a starter on the team and being called up to the USWNT futures camp by Emma Hayes. At the same time, Jackson is also studying for a college degree and working with Duke as a media intern.
On this week's episode of Full Time Focus, host Jillian Sakovits sits down with Jackson to hear all about her breakout season in the NWSL, career paths off the pitch, what it was like to see her best friend and former teammate Jaedyn Shaw depart the Courage, and what her USWNT aspirations are.
PLUS: Get focused with Full Time's 1-2-3 of what to watch this weekend from the big playoff bubble showdown in North Carolina, to the 'Big Four' all going head-to-head in the English Women's Super League.
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Referenced on the show:
Hina Sugita joins Angel City from Portland Thorns in $600,000 plus M.A. Vignola trade
Angel City, New Zealand captain Ali Riley to retire after 2025 NWSL season
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Riley Jackson
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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