Full Time: A show about women's soccer

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...

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 ...