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How did they do it? How did Germany and England win two of the most extraordinary quarterfinals in Euro 2025 history, defeating France and Sweden respectively on penalty shootouts?
This edition of Full Time Euros takes you inside those incredible quarterfinals, from Basel and Ann-Katrin Berger's balletic and jaw-dropping saves in the Germany goal. To Zurich, and Lucy Bronze's lesson in leadership and resilience, not to mention her short stint acting as a England's physio.
Jillian Sakovits is joined by Charlotte Harpur, in Basel, and Laia Cervello, in Bern, to breakdown all the quarterfinals.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
Norway 1 Italy 2: Cristiana Girelli’s brace lifts Italy to first Euros semi-final in decades
Breaking down Ann-Katrin Berger save of the Euros, sending Germany to semi-finals
Down to 10 players for over 100 minutes, Germany produced their best Euro 2025 performance
England ‘optimistic’ Leah Williamson will be available for Euros semi-final against Italy
With her trademark shot, Claudia Pina has become indispensable for Spain at the Euros
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Charlotte Harpur, Laia Cervello
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 take you inside Women's Africa Cup Of Nations. From the press box, to the pitch, to the stands, the community, and the culture, Full Time gets to the heart of what makes WAFCON so unique.
The podcast caught up with African soccer journalist and On The Whistle podcast co-host Alisdair Howorth to talk about the the history, teams and names to watch. Then Nigeria and Racing Louisville forward Uchenna Kanu talks about what it is like to play at WAFCON, and what the competition means to nine-time champions Nigeria. The show closes out with writer Fay Harvey, and photographers Andrea Vilchez and Jinane Ennasri from Football Case Study, who are on ground in Morocco documenting the tournament and what makes its place in world soccer so luminous.
Articles referenced on the show:
NWSL stars Racheal Kundananji, Barbra Banda supercharge Zambia’s attack at women’s AFCON
Brazil’s Marta says 2027 World Cup participation depends on ‘very strong desire to become a mother’
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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
GUEST: Alisdair Howorth, Uchenna Kanu, Fay Harvey, Andrea Vilchez, Jinane Ennasri
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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The Euro 2025 quarter-finals are here. Eight nations still have hopes of lifting the trophy, but pre-tournament favorites Spain remain the team to beat. Can anyone stop them?
On this special quarter-final preview edition of Full Time Euros, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Charlotte Harpur, Laia Cervello and Michael Cox to break down the key matchups, narratives and what's at stake as the knockout rounds begin in Switzerland.
Why is this quarter-final such a huge opportunity for Norway and Italy? Will Sarina Wiegman adjust her tactics take on an in-form Sweden team? Do the hosts, Switzerland, have the capability to overcome Spain? And, is France emerging as the next biggest contender if they can get past an ailing German side?
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Articles mentioned on the show:
Why do world champions Spain have so little Euros pedigree?
At the Euros, San Diego Wave’s Delphine Cascarino is playing with ruthlessness for France
Sweden are functional, harmonious with no-frills on and off the pitch – it could take them far
Hosts Switzerland avoid Euro 2025 group exit with late equaliser: ‘We never stopped dreaming’
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Charlotte Harpur, Laia Cervello, Michael Cox
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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The Euro 2025 group stage is over. And on the final day, England cruised past Wales 6-1 to clinch a place in the quarterfinals, with France going through as Group D winners after a chaotic 5-2 thrashing of the Netherlands.
On the third edition of Full Time Euros, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Tamerra Griffin and Ali Rampling to break down the final round of group stage matches and say goodbye to the eight nations heading home after 12 breathless days of international soccer.
What does it mean for Aitana Bonmati to be back starting for Spain? Why do Sweden have the best fans? And, what made Switzerland's qualifying night so special?
Charlotte Harpur also calls into the podcast from St. Gallen, to report on how head coach Sarina Wiegman and her England players reacted to their big win over Wales, and what life has been like inside the camp in Zurich.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
England 6 Wales 1: Lionesses into knockouts, Sweden await and debutants go home
Danielle van de Donk to consider Netherlands retirement after Euro 2025
Sweden are functional, harmonious with no-frills on and off the pitch – it could take them far
Was Athenea del Castillo’s equaliser for Spain the best goal of the Women’s Euros so far?
Farewell to Portugal’s incredible fans. They deserved better at Euro 2025
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Charlotte Harpur, Tamerra Griffin, Ali Rampling
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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We are in the thick of the ‘Summer of Soccer’ – from the UEFA Women’s Euros, to CAF's Women’s African Cup of Nations, to FIFA's Men’s Club World Cup, and with the NWSL set to return on August 2nd – it is all happening. And, as I’m sure you’re experiencing, the summers are fraught with extreme heat, hurricanes, storms and droughts…and yet, the soccer still goes on.
On this week's Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan to dive a little bit deeper into how the NWSL and global soccer intends to keep up with climate change – how can leagues, teams and governing bodies adapt to climate? Who does the responsibility fall on? And, how will soccer look in the future? To help do that, the podcast enlisted the help of climate sports researcher, and author of the book ‘Warming Up: How Climate is Changing Sport’, Dr, Madeleine Orr.
Articles referenced on the show:
Heat warnings in place for opening of Euro 2025
Extreme heat at the Club World Cup: Players and fans voice concerns as temperatures soar
Wimbledon play interrupted after spectator receives medical assistance on Centre Court
Extreme heat is disrupting athletic events worldwide. Is sports ready for the future?
NWSL postpones NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Orlando Pride match due to poor air quality
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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
GUEST: Madeleine Orr, Wafaa Chalita
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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What a response from England. With the Lionesses Euro 2025 title hopes on the line, they bounced back from an opening match defeat to France to thrash the Netherlands 4-0 on Matchday 2 of the group stage.
On the second edition of Full Time Euros, Charlotte Harpur joins the podcast from Zurich to break down how England produced one of the best performances of the Sarina Wiegman era. Did the outside pressure ever reach the players? What makes Lauren James so special? And, what tactical adjustments did Wiegman get so right?
PLUS: Michael Cox has his analysis from watching Spain rout Belgium 6-2 in Group B, where Spain offer up an evolved version of the team that won the 2023 World Cup. And, Cerys Jones has the latest from Groups A and C, where Norway, Germany and Sweden pushed on but not without critiques and the hosts, Switzerland, continued to entertain.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
This was Sarina Wiegman’s England at their very best: energetic and thriving under pressure
England 4 Netherlands 0: James’ magic moment, Stanway’s stunner and Lionesses back on track
This is Spain 2.0: More purposeful, more direct and simply better than two years ago
Why Germany’s wins at Euro 2025 have been unconvincing despite ‘home advantage’
Spain’s Alexia Putellas is back on song and banishing her worst Euros memories
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HOST: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
GUESTS: Cerys Jones, Michael Cox, Charlotte Harpur
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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The first round of group stage matches at Euro 2025 are in the books, and England are on the ropes after a disastrous 2-1 defeat to France in their opening match of the tournament.
On the opening edition of Full Time Euros, Tamerra Griffin is joined by Cerys Jones, Megan Feringa, and Charlotte Harpur to analyze every match, the biggest performances and talking points from the first round of the group stage of Euro 2025.
Charlotte calls in from Stadion Letzigrund, fresh from speaking to the England players and head coach Sarina Wiegman about the defeat, to give her insight from Zurich. How did the French boss the midfield and penetrate on the wings so easily? Then, Megan recounts an emotional day with Wales in Lucerne, who fell to the Netherlands in their first-ever Euros match, as well as one of the strangest press conferences of her career where allegations of puppet mastery were flying between coach and media.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
France outlast Lionesses 2-1 to end Sarina Wiegman’s Euros record: Briefing
Germany captain Giulia Gwinn out of Euro 2025 with knee injury
Sherida Spitse: The Netherlands defender with 244 caps – and she is not finished yet
Netherlands coach denies causing Euro 2025 ‘puppet show’ with podcast comments
Enter Vicky Lopez, Spain’s 18-year-old star-in-waiting
‘Much more than football’: Portugal pays respect to Diogo Jota at Euro 2025
Italy show signs of living up to Euro 2025 dark horses tag – but tougher tests await
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HOST: Tamerra Griffin
GUESTS: Cerys Jones, Megan Feringa, Charlotte Harpur
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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On Full Time, Jillian Sakovits and Tamerra Griffin analyze how the USWNT was able to dominate Canada so easily in a 3-0 win on Wednesday night at Audi Field. From Emma Hayes' big picture tactics, to Sam Coffey's ruthless goalscoring streak and the young full-backs who have been totally unfazed by the moment.
PLUS: After that, you will hear the second half of Casey Stoney's feature interview with Meg Linehan and Tamerra Griffin that focuses on her experience playing for England in the 2000s and 2010s, and also looks ahead to Euro 2025. An honest and candid Stoney reflects on the intensity of playing at a major tournament and how this generation of Lionesses changed the game.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
Emma Hayes, Casey Stoney and a rivalry now playing out on the international stage
Iceland captain Glodis Viggosdottir forced off at half time of Euro 2025 opener with illness
Sarina Wiegman: England have ‘protocols in place’ to deal with Switzerland heat at Euro 2025
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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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Fresh from the weekend, it's Full Time Review -- where host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Tamerra Griffin to break down another 4-0 win for the USWNT over the Republic of Ireland, as well as unpack the latest on Aitana Bonmati's viral meningitis diagnosis.
What did we see from Lynn Biyendolo captaining her country for the first time? Why is it so important for Emma Hayes to have handed out 24 international debuts in 24 games? And, what do we know about Bonmati's availability for Spain at Euro 2025?
PLUS: Canada women's national team head coach Casey Stoney is on the podcast to preview the upcoming North American rivalry game against the USWNT, her coaching head-to-head with Emma Hayes, and the method to her touchline attire.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
USWNT handles Ireland again in friendly as Emma Hayes continues to rotate in new faces
Spain’s Aitana Bonmati leaves hospital after viral meningitis diagnosis ahead of Euro 2025
Aitana Bonmati’s illness is a cruel blow for Spain, who have been here before on the eve of a Euros
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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, Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Tamerra Griffin to break down the USWNT's 4-0 win over the Republic of Ireland in Colorado on Thursday night. The duo also reflect on the first anniversary of Emma Hayes taking over as head coach, and the symmetry Dick's Sporting Goods Park being the very same stadium she took charge of her first game.
What were the sights and sounds on the ground at the USWNT's triumphant return to Colorado? How has Alyssa Thompson upped her game to score one of the best USWNT's this decade? What has Hayes achieved in this remarkable first year in charge, and why is there so much more to come?
PLUS: Jillian looks ahead to some choice international games this weekend, including the USWNT's rematch with Ireland, a top-tier clash in the Americas and the defending European champions send-off game. Get focused with Full Time's 1-2-3.
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Referenced on the show:
Emma Hayes’ ‘astronomical’ year as USWNT head coach – but this is only the first step
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Tamerra Griffin
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Welcome to Full Time's big UEFA Women's Euro 2025 preview podcast. Hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan get you caught up on everything you need to know about the tournament. With the help of The Athletic's Megan Feringa, Cerys Jones, Ali Rampling and Charlotte Harpur the crew breaks down every group - from A to D - with expert analysis on the favorites, the contenders, the dark horses, the breakout stars, the narratives that need busting, and what could define this summer's action.
Will England defend their title? Can Wales disrupt the 'group of death'? Are Spain truly way ahead of the chasing pack? Why is this Sweden's last dance?
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Articles referenced on the show:
Women’s Euros 2025: Guide to Group A – Hosts’ hopes, Hegerberg and a long-throw weapon
Switzerland team guide – can Sundhage help the hosts make history?
Check out more written coverage at The Athletic's Women's Euro 2025 hub here
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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
GUESTS: Megan Feringa, Cerys Jones, Ali Rampling, Charlotte Harpur
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 has everything you need to know about the final Matchweek of the first half of the NWSL season. Then, Producer Theo is joined by Annie Peterson to go deeper on the Portland Thorns and the rejuvenation of their intimidating home stadium, Providence Park. Peterson looks back on the history of the team, as well what makes this group special, to better understand why the Portland Thorns are so good at home. After legends retired, and high-profile stars were set to miss the season, the Thorns have been far greather than some expected and go into the NWSL summer break undefeated at home.
PLUS: Jillian & Theo give out some NWSL midseason superlatives. From most memorable goal, to best social media follow, and most stylish merch.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
Angel City FC players wear ‘Immigrant City Football Club’ shirts amid ongoing ICE raids
Portland Thorns’ Bella Bixby on returning to play after motherhood: ‘It changes your body’
As others go silent, NWSL group doubles down over supporting Black players on Juneteenth and beyond
NWSL, WNBA unions release joint statement in response to immigration raids across U.S.
‘We’re being hunted. That’s how we feel.’ ICE activity puts an MLS fan group on pause
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Annie Peterson
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 The Athletic's Meg Linehan to break down the latest USWNT roster that was announced for the upcoming friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Canada. How is Emma Hayes managing her players' workload this summer? Who are the new faces on the team? And, what does Rose Lavelle's return mean?
After that, Producer Theo caught up with Houston Dash goalkeeper Abby Smith to talk about what Juneteenth means to her and the Black Women's Player Collective's work in the Black soccer community and beyond.
PLUS: Megan Feringa hops onto the podcast from Snowdon mountain in Wales, where the Welsh Women's National Team announced their squad for Euro 2025 from 3,500 feet. Jillian then closes out the show with her 1-2-3 of things to watch in the NWSL this weekend.
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Referenced on the show:
Emma Hayes and Mauricio Pochettino face different challenges with their U.S. teams
As others go silent, NWSL group doubles down over supporting Black players on Juneteenth and beyond
Head coach Rhian Wilkinson climbs Wales’ highest mountain to announce historic Euro 2025 squad
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Meg Linehan, Abby Smith, Megan Feringa
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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On this week's Full Time, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan answer some insightful and hilarious listener questions in a special summer mailbag episode.
From fantasy USWNT lineups, to best kits, player stylists, NWSL rule clarifications, a potential future for a women's U.S. Open Cup, book clubs and so much more.
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Articles referenced on the show:
U.S. women’s coach Emma Hayes plans to give Europe-based players ‘much needed break’ this summer
Jonatan Giráldez addresses departure from Washington Spirit: ‘Football is unpredictable’
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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 this week's Full Time Review, Theo Lloyd-Hughes gets you all caught up on the major talking points from Matchday 12 of the NWSL season. Then after that, Theo is joined by Tampa Bay Sun captain Jordyn Listro fresh from lifting the inaugural USL-Super League championship title this past weekend. Listro reflects on the emotion of bringing a title to her adopted home of Tampa Bay, and what the USL-SL has delivered in its first season.
PLUS: The Athletic's Asli Pelit discusses her feature interview with Evelyn Shores, the UNC and U.S. youth national team rising star who just scored the million-dollar goal at The Soccer Tournament. Asli also has the latest scoop on the early bidding process for host cities at the 2031 Women's World Cup in the United States.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
Angel City FC players wear ‘Immigrant City Football Club’ shirts amid ongoing ICE raids
Who is Evelyn Shores? Meet the USWNT youth player winning NCAA titles and scoring $1m goals
Potential host cities talk 2031 Women’s World Cup after U.S. Soccer initiates selection process
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HOST: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
GUEST: Jordyn Listro, Asli Pelit
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 catches up with Racing Louisville and USWNT winger Emma Sears. The 24-year-old talks about her impressive start to the 2025 NWSL season and takes the listener inside the environment that head coach Bev Yanez has fostered in Louisville. Sears also talks about breaking into the USWNT having never played at the youth levels growing up, and the message that head coach Emma Hayes is sending to players who are competing for a place.
PLUS: Jillian has all the latest headlines and stories to watch heading into the soccer weekend, from major USWNT transfer news to a cursed away trip for the Washington Spirit and the rivalry in the USL-Super League final.
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Referenced on the show:
OL Lyonnes in talks with Ajax over transfer of USWNT midfielder Lily Yohannes: Sources
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Emma Sears
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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As England prepares to defend its European title, the nation has been rocked by the sudden retirements of high-profile veterans Mary Earps and Fran Kirby, and the withdrawal of vice-captain Mille Bright. As pressure intensifies on head coach Sarina Wiegman ahead of Euro 2025, many are wondering: Is England really in crisis?
On a special edition of Full Time, Tamerra Griffin is joined by The Athletic's Megan Feringa and Jacob Whitehead to unpack how England got to this point, and where Wiegman's team might be heading. What has changed since the Lionesses won Euro 2022? Has opinion soured on Wiegman? Is this amount of noise normal for any high-profile defending champion? Who will step up to be the leaders for England in Switzerland this summer?
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Articles referenced on the show:
England have a strong core despite retirements – Sarina Wiegman seems to know it
Chelsea defender Millie Bright undergoes knee surgery following England withdrawal
Introducing England Women’s Euro 2025 squad: Every player analysed
England manager Sarina Wiegman’s ‘honest conversations’ come with mixed results
In Mary Earps’ departure, Sarina Wiegman faces the toughest challenge of her England tenure
Inside Mary Earps’ shock England retirement: Anger from Wiegman, mixed feelings from team-mates
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HOST: Tamerra Griffin
GUESTS: Megan Feringa, Jacob Whitehead
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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This week on Full Time, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan are joined by friend of the show Sam Mewis, the former USWNT player turned podcaster and editor-in-chief with The Women's Game.
Mewis reflects on the past 18 months since she retired from soccer and stepped into a new role on the media side. How has she evolved as a journalist and presenter over that time? What tensions has she encountered along the way? Where is the evolving media landscape of women's soccer heading?
After a knee injury ended her career prematurely, Mewis also talks about her post-career move to Burlington, Vermont, and how the state "healed all wounds." The trio also talk Vermont Green FC women, where Mewis is currently coaching a summer exhibition series, and the emotions that come when you step back on the pitch again but not as a player. The show closes out with Mewis discussing her current favorite NWSL players and her favorite goal of her career.
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Articles referenced on the show:
Sam Mewis, World Cup winner with USWNT and NWSL champion, retires from professional soccer
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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
GUEST: Sam Mewis
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 The Athletic's Meg Linehan to discuss the biggest talking points from Week 11 of the NWSL season. Is it time to be concerned about Gotham FC's playoff chances? Is Bev Yanez an early contender for coach of the year? And, Boston Legacy FC have unveiled their club crest. Jill and Meg give their takes and take you inside the club's design plans.
PLUS: Jillian runs down more of the weekend's top stories, including a farewell to Jonatan Giraldez from the Washington Spirit fans, a slew of first-time goalscorers and a coaching change in the English Women's Super League. The show closes out with a Pride special moment of the week.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
Rose Lavelle returns but KC Current hand Gotham FC third straight loss
Boston Legacy FC unveils new team crest: ‘It’s been a learning process. We had a hiccup’
Jonatan Giráldez addresses departure from Washington Spirit: ‘Football is unpredictable’
Tottenham part company with women’s coach Robert Vilahamn
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Meg Linehan
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 has a feature interview with Seattle Reign and USYNT defender Jordyn Bugg. The 18-year-old reflects on her first year as a professional soccer player in the NWSL, what she has learned from the players she looks up to, such as Naomi Girma and Lynn BIyendolo, and what she learned from her recent trip to Germany with the USWNT U23s.
PLUS: Producer Theo catches up with Charlotte Harpur to talk England, after the sudden international retirements of Mary Earps and Fran Kirby, and vice-captain Millie Bright's withdrawal from the UEFA Women's European Championships. Jillian then closes out the show with her three things to watch for in upcoming NWSL weekend.
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Referenced on the show:
Inside Mary Earps’ shock England retirement: Anger from Wiegman, mixed feelings from team-mates
Millie Bright withdraws from England selection for Euro 2025
Introducing England Women’s Euro 2025 squad: Every player analysed
Curiosity and a new challenge drew former Bayern Munich Women’s coach to Angel City
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Jordyn Bugg, Charlotte Harpur
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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