Full Time: A show about women's soccer
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Navigating the NWSL's High Impact Player rule & the NWSLPA's response
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, the NWSL announced it had introduced a roster mechanism to allow teams to pay certain players up to $1 million above the current salary cap...
2025 in review: England's dramatic Euros glory, WAFCON culture in Morocco & Marta's epic Copa America
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 is almost over, so it's time to look back at a remarkable summer of international women's soccerOn this special edition of Full Time, re-live the...
Holiday gifts for every NWSL team
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you could, what holiday gift would you get for every NWSL team? A gift that would take care of their biggest need ahead of the 2026 season?On this ...
Is the new Women's Champions League format a success?
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first-ever UEFA Women's Champions League Swiss-style league phase is in the books, but was the inaugural campaign in the new format a success? On ...
What Sophia Wilson returning to Portland means for the NWSL & USWNT
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan unpack the return of Sophia Wilson to the Portland Thorns and what it means for her to e...
NWSL at a crossroads: How Trinity Rodman's next contract could usher in a new era
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NWSL is at a crossroads. As the league and the Washington Spirit hash out the ways to keep Trinity Rodman, a new era of superstar spending, salary...
Why did the NWSL reject the Washington Spirit's contract offer to Trinity Rodman?
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NWSL is at risk of losing one of its biggest superstars. But what exactly is holding back the Washington Spirit from re-signing Trinity Rodman?On ...
2025 Top Moments, 2026 Hype List & Mailbag
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a very special episode of the Full Time podcast, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan are on the podcast together for the final time in 2025.To co...
Grading the USWNT's 2025
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the USWNT closed out 2025 with two shutouts against Italy. But what did we learn from the two stellar performances in those games, and how ...
Briana Scurry & Aly Wagner on how will the past shape the future of women's soccer?
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time, the Full Time podcast hosted a live event at the 2025 NWSL Championship in San Jose, CA, where U.S. women's national team legends ...
Haley Carter on leadership, Lauren Holiday talks community, Temwa Chawinga chats greatness & more
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a blockbuster episode of Full Time, loaded with special guests and legends of women's soccer.Recorded live from the San Jose Civic in the days le...
Does Gotham's NWSL Championship final win make them a dynasty?
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NJ/NY Gotham FC are the 2025 NWSL Champions. Seemingly, against all odds, the lowest-ever seeded champions just kept on showing up. And now, with two ...
Live in San Jose with Midge Purce & Croix Bethune
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the San Jose Civic, it's a very special episode of the Full Time podcast building up to the 2025 NWSL Championship Final in the Bay Area.Hos...
Gotham and Washington Spirit reach final & will Trinity Rodman stay in the NWSL?
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
What it means for Atlanta to be the next NWSL expansion team
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Geo...
Who should win the 2025 NWSL Awards?
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Fu...
Did Gotham pull off the biggest NWSL Playoff upset ever?
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What NWSL Playoffs and fashion mean to Mandy Freeman & Kenza Dali
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Everything you need to know about the 2025 NWSL Playoffs
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 bre...
Racing Louisville ends playoff curse & more drama from NWSL Decision Day
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 tea...
Bev Yanez on her coaching journey & Racing Louisville's date with destiny
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Lessons from the USWNT's October window & why the NWSL needs clarity on where it stands
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How the youthful USWNT bounced back against Portugal
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What went wrong for the USWNT against Portugal?
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 At...
First draft: USWNT 2027 World Cup roster
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Injury fears for Temwa Chawinga & Rose Lavelle magic in New Jersey
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Trinity Rodman injury latest & how Kay Cossington is building Bay Collective
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Christen Press’s legacy in NWSL, USWNT and beyond
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
KC Current break more records & is the Orlando Pride out of its slump?
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Avery Patterson talks the Houston Dash's growth and USWNT gratitude
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Why is NWSL attendance down?
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The WSL's 'Big Four' gets complicated & the Women's Champions League returns
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Riley Jackson: Teenage NWSL starter, budding journalist with a USWNT future
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2023, Riley Jackson turned down an athletic scholarship at Duke University to turn professional with the North Carolina Courage in the NWSL. Two ye...
How do we fix women's soccer awards?
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, Aitana Bonmati won her third consecutive Ballon d’Or – essentially crowning her as the best player in the world for a third consecutive...
How Gotham is using Rose Lavelle and Jaedyn Shaw to go up a gear
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One month ago, NJ/NY Gotham FC was sitting eighth in the NWSL standings and questions were mounting about their playoff credentials and who would be s...
What it’s like on a road trip with Bay FC
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bay FC invited The Athletic to join them on this road trip to Orlando, Florida, to get a closer look at the culture it is building. It was a...
Inside the KC Current's dominance
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2025, the Kansas City Current has dominated the NWSL and shattered records. So, after topping the standings in the regular season, and lifting the ...
Remembering Matt Beard & the KC Current lifts first major trophy
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Saturday, soccer lost one of its most beloved coaches. This weekend's devastating news that former Liverpool women head coach Matt Beard had died a...
Commissioner Jess Berman talks NWSL salary cap and expansion, plus Full Time's Ballon d'Or predictions
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a big week of NWSL news, with plenty of updates and glimpses into the league's future plans. So, on this week's Full Time Focus, host Jillian S...
Exploring Hispanic culture and identity with Rocky Rodriguez, Aisha Solorzano & Reyna Reyes
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Hispanic Heritage Month, and on this week's Full Time podcast, Melanie Anzidei sits down for three special interviews that explore Latin culture ...
The NWSL's quick response to abandon match after Savannah DeMelo collapses
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NWSL match between Racing Louisville and the Seattle Reign was postponed Sunday after a medical emergency involving Savannah DeMelo. The swif...
Lucy Bronze shares untold stories from England's winning run: My Euros In My Words
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From a hotel in London, alongside her dog Narla, England defender Lucy Bronze sits down with Charlotte Harpur for a special episod...
Gabby Carle on the Washington Spirit's special bond & defending Temwa Chawinga
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
What the Jaedyn Shaw transfer means for Gotham FC and the NWSL
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Alex Morgan: Behind the pink headband and business acumen
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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-w...
Alyssa Thompson lands at Chelsea
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 for...
WSL season preview: Can anyone catch Chelsea?
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 prev...
Why Barcelona will start the season with only 17 players
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Grading every NWSL team's summer transfer window
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
What Bay FC's record crowd means for the NWSL & Kylie Kelce talks women's sports role models
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Inside the Kansas City weather delay and the NWSL's threats over extreme heat procedure
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
Crowning the best in the region: Concacaf W Champions Cup explained
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
What did the NWSL learn from the extreme heat in Kansas City?
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Elizabeth Ball on the KC Current's mindset, community and coffee
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Getting to know Alex Straus and his evolution of Angel City FC
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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-perfor...
How the Portland Thorns won NWSL Rivalry Weekend
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Making sense of Sean Nahas being fired for a 'multitude of factors'
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
What makes an NWSL rivalry?
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Marta's Copa America Femenina legacy & what Trinity Rodman's NWSL return means
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Amer...
Angharad James-Turner talks Wales' emotional Euros & Seattle Reign's resurgence
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
England's Euro parade & biggest talking points ahead of the NWSL's return
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to say goodbye to the ‘summer of soccer’ because what’s that on the horizon? Yes, the return of the NWSL.On this week's Full Time, Tam...
How England overcame Spain to win Women's Euro 2025
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
England held their nerve again. England fought to the bitter end again. England are European champions yet again.The final episode of Full Time Euros ...
Everything you need to know about the Women's Euro 2025 final
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It all comes down to this. The final of Women’s Euro 2025 is here, and England will meet Spain at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland, on Sunday.&n...
Is Copa America Femenina evolving or stagnating?
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The start of Copa America Femenina 2025 has been marred by a protest by the Uruguay players over investment, and complaints from Brazil regarding faci...
What will be the legacy of Euro 2025 for Switzerland?
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Friday, July 18, 25,000 Swiss fans marched through the nations capital on the way to Stadium Wankdorf to see their country play in its first-ever E...
Inside Germany and England's extraordinary Euro 2025 shootout wins
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 resp...
Why Women's Africa Cup Of Nations is so special
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 stan...
Euro 2025 quarterfinal preview: Can anyone stop Spain?
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Euro 2025 quarterfinals are here. Eight nations still have hopes of lifting the trophy, but pre-tournament favorites Spain remain the team to beat...
Ruthless England into knockouts & unpacking the Euro 2025 group stage
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 thro...
How can the NWSL adapt to the climate crisis?
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How England bounced back to beat the Netherlands at Euro 2025
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What next for England after disastrous Euros defeat to France?
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 op...
The USWNT dominates Canada & Casey Stoney reflects on England
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Lynn Biyendolo's leadership, Aitana Bonmati's illness & Casey Stoney talks Canada
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Emma Hayes' return to Colorado & Alyssa Thompson's USWNT evolution
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Everything you need to know about Women's Euro 2025
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 k...
The secret to the Portland Thorns' home form & NWSL midseason superlatives
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How Emma Hayes is managing the USWNT's workload
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Summer mailbag special
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Full Time, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan answer some insightful and hilarious listener questions in a special summer mailbag ep...
Tampa Bay Sun's USL-SL triumph & who is Evelyn Shores?
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Emma Sears on leveling up to the USWNT
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Is England in crisis ahead of Euro 2025?
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ki...
A chat with Sam Mewis: From player to podcaster
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Gotham's NWSL slide & inside Boston Legacy's crest design
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Jordyn Bugg, turning pro at 17 & Seattle Reign's identity
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 refle...
Is Michele Kang’s multi-club ownership good for women’s soccer?
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of Michele Kang transferring head coach Jonatan Giraldez between two clubs that she owns, the Washington Spirit and OL Lyonnes, the soccer...
Naomi Girma's vital role on USWNT & Jonatan Giraldez's shock move
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Full Time Review, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Jeff Rueter to break down the USWNT's 3-0 win over China. What did ...
Sam Coffey talks leadership & the USWNT midfield
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Full Time Focus, Tamerra Griffin sits down with Sam Coffey for a feature interview from USWNT training camp. The 26-year-old midfielder...
Making sense of World Sevens Football with Tobin Heath
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It has been billed as women's football 'reimagined' but with the inaugural edition behind us, what really is World Sevens Football (W7F) offering to t...
Was Arsenal’s win over Barcelona the biggest Champions League upset ever?
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Full Time Review, The Athletic's Art de Roche and Laia Cervello join the podcast to discuss how Arsenal stunned Barcelona to win the 20...
Lo LaBonta: A USWNT call-up a decade in the making
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a decade in the NWSL, Kansas City Current midfielder Lo LaBonta has earned her first-ever call-up to the USWNT. On this week's Full Time Fo...
Naomi Girma returns to USWNT, plus NWSL MVP race
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Full Time, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan breakdown the latest USWNT roster for the upcoming May/June friendlies against China and...
How much scrutiny is NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman under?
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Full Time Review, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Tamerra Griffin to talk about a memorable evening at PayPal Park. Under the backdr...
How NWSL can improve player safety after Savy King incident
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Full Time Focus, Meg Linehan speaks to Meghann Burke, the executive director of the NWSL Players Association. The two discuss...
NWSL Expansion: Are Boston and Denver ready for 2026?
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Full Time, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan check-in on the two 2026 NWSL expansion clubs, Boston Legacy FC and NWSL Denver. With 10...
After Savy King collapsed, why wasn’t Angel City’s match cancelled?
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Full Time Review, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Meg Linehan to talk about Friday night's shocking medical emergency in the NWSL. A...
Carli Lloyd reflects on her new perspective
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a career spent shutting people out, Carli Lloyd decided to let people in. As the former USWNT player was inducted into the U.S. Soccer Hall of F...
The most influential coach you've never heard of
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Full Time, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan sit down with Lisa Cole for a special feature interview. Cole has had an eclectic journe...
Midge Purce's Broadway debut & are the Portland Thorns contenders?
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Full Time Review, host Jillian Sakovits looks back over Matchweek 7 of the NWSL season. Fr...
Kennedy Fuller interview & what next for the Chicago Stars?
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Full Time Focus, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Angel City and U.S. youth national team midfielder Kennedy Fuller. The teenager, in...