Full Time: A show about women's soccer
Episodes
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...
Why are lower division leagues crucial to women's soccer development?
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, we learned that the NWSL submitted an application to U.S. Soccer to create its very own second division soccer league. The NWSL's intent f...
How comebacks and revenge reignited the NWSL in Week 6
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just as the NWSL was flirting with predictability, Week 6 delivered one of the most entertaining and dramatic weekends in the league's recent memory. ...
Sean Nahas interview: Inside the North Carolina Courage's process
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Full Time Focus, host Jilian Sakovits sits down with North Carolina Courage head coach Sean Nahas. The two talk candidly about the Cour...
Is the NWSL losing its chaos?
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NWSL has always prided itself on chaos. A league where anyone can beat anyone. But five weeks into the 2025 season, things are looking awfully sim...
How a depleted Washington Spirit finally beat the Orlando Pride
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Orlando Pride looked unbeatable through four weeks of the NWSL. Then, a depleted Washington Spirit, missing 11 players including Trinity Rodman, c...
Why Angel City hired Alexander Straus
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Angel City FC has hired a new head coach. On June 1, Alexander Straus will leave Bayern Munich for Los Angeles and the NWSL.But what was it about Stra...
Does the NWSL know what soccer fans want?
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NWSL is coveting new eyeballs and growth. But, after an announcement that the league would be establishing a "league supporter's group" as a spons...
What does Midge Purce's return mean for Gotham?
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After 385 days, Midge Purce is back. On Sunday, the USWNT forward made her NWSL return from an ACL injury.But what does Purce's return mean for Gotham...
How Billie Jean King hopes to unlock the next generation
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Women's sports may be booming, but establishing a bright future might rely on understanding the past. On this week's Full Time Focus, host Jilian Sako...
Who is Emma Hayes building the USWNT around?
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The USWNT's April window is over. A California double-header against Brazil resulted in one win and one defeat.So, what have we learned from these two...
Why Alyssa Thompson was the USWNT's star at SoFi
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Full Time Review, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by staff writer at The Athletic Tamerra Griffin to discuss the USWNT's 2-0 win over B...
Reacting to the United States' 2031 Women's World Cup bid
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The USA is all but confirmed to co-host the 2031 Women's World Cup. The news is not official just yet but comes after FIFA president Gianni Infantino ...
Lily Yohannes interview: How the teenage USWNT star is meeting the moment
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ajax and USWNT midfielder Lily Yohannes joins the Full Time podcast for a special interview this week. The teenager talks about her extraordinary rise...
Who is the best team in the NWSL after Week 3?
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another NWSL weekend, another win for the Orlando Pride and the Kansas City Current. But which team is leading the way? On this week's Full Time Revie...
Meet the new NWSLPA President, and how Chelsea bounced back in the UWCL
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recently elected as the new President of the NWSL Players Association, Kansas City Current forward Haley Hopkins joins Full Time Focus to talk about h...
USWNT roster breakdown and strategy for Brazil friendlies
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan analyze Emma Hayes' latest U.S. women's national team roster for the upcoming friendlies aga...
Latest on Trinity Rodman's contract, and youth shines in NWSL Week 2
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the new Full Time Review hosted by Jillian Sakovits.Your Monday morning rundown, looking back at the weekend’s action on the pitch and th...
How Manchester City beat Chelsea in the UWCL quarterfinal first leg
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another Full Time Focus, the new Friday podcast hosted by Jillian Sakovits that gets you ready for the weekend’s action while also catchi...
How does the NWSL keep up with the WNBA?
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Full Time, the podcast is asking what is the state of the NWSL in 2025? Where is the league right now, and where does it want to be?To ...
NWSL is back, RIP BOS Nation, and Chelsea wins League Cup
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the new Full Time Review hosted by Jillian Sakovits.Your Monday morning rundown, looking back at the weekend’s action on the pitch and th...
NWSL players to watch, and what's going on at Manchester City
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first edition of Full Time Focus, a new Friday podcast hosted by Jillian Sakovits that gets you ready for the weekend’s action while ...
2025 NWSL Season Preview Part Two: Who will improve in the West?
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Full Time is the second episode in a two-part 2025 NWSL Season Preview.Co-hosts Meg Linehan and Tamerra Griffin are back together and join...
Washington Spirit's Challenge Cup redemption and the NWSL's formal review of Bay FC coaching culture
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the new Full Time Review hosted by Jillian Sakovits.Your Monday morning rundown, looking back at the weekend’s action on the pitch and th...
2025 NWSL Season Preview Part One: Who is chasing a title in the East?
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Full Time is the first in a two-part 2025 NWSL Season Preview.Meg Linehan is joined by former NWSL player-turned-broadcaster Jill Loydon a...
It's Over: The Trial of Luis Rubiales
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In August 2023, on the pitch in Sydney, Australia, Spanish forward Jenni Hermoso's life changed. But not in the way it should have.In a moment that be...
Don't panic over the USWNT's loss to Japan, plus Mark Parsons' Angel City vision
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Full Time, Meg Linehan and Jeff Rueter break down the USWNT's SheBelieves Cup performance, including the 2-1 defeat to Japan. Is it time ...
USWNT roster analysis and big picture questions for Brazil friendlies
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Talking USWNT and SheBelieves Cup with former captain Becky Sauerbrunn
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Special guest Becky Sauerbrunn joins host Meg Linehan to talk all things USWNT, the SheBelieves Cup, and her post-career transition to broadcasting wi...
The "WNT" Way: Explaining Emma Hayes' aim to revolutionize U.S. Soccer
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Hayes has a new strategic vision for the U.S. women's national team, called 'The WNT Way'.Host Meg Linehan is joined by The Athletic's Jeff Ruete...
Why NWSL is paying players $5 million in restitution over past abuse scandal
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Full Time unpacks the outcome of a joint investigation by the attorneys general of the District of Columbia, Illinois, and New York into sys...
How Denver won the bid to become NWSL’s 16th team
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Denver has officially been announced as the NWSL's 16th expansion team. But how did this ownership group win the bid?This week on Full Time, Meg Lineh...
What Naomi Girma’s record $1.1 million transfer to Chelsea means for NWSL
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's an emergency episode of Full Time. On Sunday, Chelsea officially announced the transfer of U.S. women's national team defender Naomi Girma from ...
How rookies navigate a world without an NWSL draft
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan take a deep dive into the new world of NCAA rookie free agency. Since the NWSLPA inked a new C...
Casey Stoney explains her masterplan for Canada
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Full Time, Casey Stoney joins the podcast to talk about her brand new job as the head coach of the Canadian women's national team.Sitting...
Making sense of Gotham FC's 2025 offseason moves
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 2025! It's a new year and a new season of Full Time with Meg Linehan!As the NWSL offseason heats up, one of the biggest talking points has been:...
Best of 2024 Part II: The USWNT, Olympic gold and goodbyes
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second podcast of our two-part 'Best Of' series, highlighting our favorite moments and episodes from Full Time with Meg Linehan in 2024...
Best of 2024 Part I: A year of NWSL record breakers
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A legendary 2024 is drawing to a close. So Full Time has compiled a two-part 'Best Of' series to highlight our favorite moments and episodes from this...
End of year mailbag, and honoring Becky Sauerbrunn
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan answer an array of listener questions. Those brilliant queries ranged from how to fix the USA ...
Has Spanish women's soccer changed since the 2023 World Cup?
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Full Time, Meg Linehan is joined by The Athletic's Barcelona-based Spanish soccer writer Laia Cervello to discuss the state of the countr...
USWNT lessons from London and The Hague, plus the importance of supporting Barbra Banda
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan unpack the USWNT's eventful final matches of 2024 against England and the Netherlands.To help ...
Unpacking Michele Kang's donation, and the final USWNT roster of 2024
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan get the listener caught up on everything U.S. women's national team ahead of the final m...
Orlando Pride are champions, and talking NWSL growth with Melissa Etheridge and Lo LaBonta
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a very special final podcast of the NWSL season, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan react to the Orlando Pride winning the 2024 Championship live from...
Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit's roads to the NWSL Championship Final
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's NWSL championship week!It's team continuity vs. team chaos.To get ready for Saturday's final between the Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit,...
Hal Hershfelt interview, and NWSL awards debate
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's NWSL Playoff Semifinal week!So, on this episode of Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan caught up with Washington Spirit and USWNT midfield...
Full Time Review: Top four seeds all advance to NWSL Playoff Semifinals
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Full Time Review! Your weekly recap of the NWSL weekend in nearly the same amount of time as a VAR review at Red Bull Arena.Tamerr...
Will we see an upset in the NWSL Playoff quarterfinals?
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The NWSL Playoffs are finally here.On this edition of Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan analyze everything you need to know on all four of th...
Full Time Review: NWSL playoffs set, Christine Sinclair's Rose City goodbye, and San Diego's pitch debacle
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Full Time Review! Your weekly recap of the NWSL weekend & more in less time than a weather delay in Houston, Texas.Tamerra Gri...
Build your own 2026 NWSL expansion club
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan evaluate what we know about the five expansion bids to become the 16th team in the NWSL....
Full Time Review: Alyssa Thompson and Emma Sears star in USWNT vs. Iceland friendlies, England stunned by Germany
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Full Time Review! This time, a FIFA international window edition.Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan recap the USWNT's two friendlies ...
The NWSL & the USWNT's generational shift and goodbye Chicago Red Stars
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Change is upon us. In the NWSL and on the U.S. women's national team.This week, on the Full Time podcast, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan delve into w...
Full Time Review: Racing Louisville and Bay FC keep playoff hunt alive, Temwa Chawinga completes record of scoring against every NWSL team
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Full Time Review! The Athletic's Monday morning podcast that brings you a recap of the weekend's NWSL action and more from the wom...
Giving Temwa Chawinga her flowers, plus the BOS Nation FC launch fiasco
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On one of the most jam-packed Full Time podcasts ever, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan unpack the team name launch of the Boston-based BOS Nation FC, ...
Full Time Review: Temwa Chawinga breaks NWSL goal record, Portland Thorns stun Orlando Pride
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Full Time Review, your Monday recap of all the best women's soccer action from the weekend in under 15 minutes.This week, Theo Lloyd-H...
Inside the Orlando Pride's journey to NWSL greatness with Haley Carter
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The unbeaten Orlando Pride has just lifted the 2024 NWSL Shield. But their history, on the pitch, in this league is one filled with many more downs th...
Full Time Review: Orlando Pride clinches NWSL Shield, Angel City bounces back from points deduction
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first-ever edition of Full Time Review!A new podcast from The Athletic that brings you a quick review of all the weekend’s NWSL actio...
NWSL playoff vision boards featuring Taylor Flint
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's all to play for. With four matches of the NWSL regular season remaining, it's time we got serious about the teams still trying to book their tick...
Pathways and potential: A deep dive into the USYNT and the 2024 U-20 Women's World Cup
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from their best finish at a U-20 World Cup in over 10 years, it is time to take a closer look at the state of the women's USYNT.On a very specia...