Full Time: A show about women's soccer

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...

Lesle Gallimore talks Seattle Reign's new era and the Hope Solo documentary

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's Full Time podcast has a bit of a Seattle feel.Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan caught up with Seattle Reign general manager Lesle Gallimore...

Farewell Alex Morgan: Grappling with the USWNT legend's sudden retirement with Jordan Angeli

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In San Diego, CA, on a sweltering Sunday in September, Alex Morgan hung up her cleats.With just a few days' notice, the two-time World Cup winner, Oly...

Analyzing the 2025 NWSL free agents you need to know

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With 2025 NWSL free agents officially being able to negotiate with new clubs as of September 1st, it was a good time for the Full Time podcast to do a...

Why are Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea touring the USA?

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, a trio of top European clubs toured the United States. But why?Meg Linehan and Steph Yang unpack why Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea's wome...

Inside the landmark new NWSL CBA with Brianna Pinto

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It is another monumental day for the National Women's Soccer League Players Association. On Thursday, the NWSLPA announced that it had agreed terms fo...

'Seizing the moment': Commissioner Jessica Berman on the NWSL's Olympic momentum

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From a café in Paris, Meg Linehan sat down with NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman for a special one-on-one interview episode. The conversation focused...

Olympic Gold for the USWNT: Emma Hayes triumphant in first tournament after Alyssa Naeher heroics in final

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your 2024 Paris Olympic champions are the U.S. women's national team.On the final Olympic reaction podcast, Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang dissect how...

USWNT advances to Olympic final after Naomi Girma masterclass shuts out Germany

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. women's national team's 2024 Paris Olympics adventure is not over. After a 1-0 extra-time win over Germany in Tuesday's semifinal, Emma Hayes...

Last-min Trin: Rodman's goal sees USWNT advance, more Olympic Quarterfinal madness

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What a day. With three of the four 2024 Paris Olympic quarterfinals going to extra time, (and two of those games going to a penalty shootout), it's ab...

Waltzing past Matildas: Fatigued USWNT beats Australia 2-1, and previewing the Olympic soccer Quarterfinals

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

And breathe. The USWNT finished the group stage with a perfect three wins from three at the 2024 Paris Olympics.At the end of the day's soccer action,...

The USWNT swaggers past Germany 4-1 and into Olympic quarterfinals

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Moments after the USA's confident 4-1 win over Germany at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang jump on the Full Time podcast to bre...

Swanson sparkles, Trin spins: USWNT opens Olympics with 3-0 win over Zambia

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Immediately after the USA's 3-0 win over Zambia at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang sit down to react to all the action.How did...

Olympic soccer preview: Who stands between the USWNT and a gold medal?

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang host a special episode of the Full Time podcast that previews the entire 2024 Paris Olympics soccer tournament. With th...

USWNT Olympic send-off review & mailbag

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Meg and Tamerra analyze how the U.S. women's national performed in their final two dress rehearsals, against Mexico and Costa Rica, ahead o...

Celebrating 25 years of the 99ers with Julie Foudy and Briana Scurry

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week is the 25th anniversary of the U.S. women's national team winning the 1999 World Cup, so what better way to celebrate than by bringing two l...

The 2024 NWSL midseason roundtable

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With just over half the season played - and the month-long Olympic break on the horizon - it is the perfect time to zoom out and have a healthy debate...

Emma Hayes leaves behind Alex Morgan: 2024 USWNT Olympic roster breakdown

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The USA's 2024 Paris Olympics roster is finally here. So, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan take a deep dive into the major takeaways, leading with head...

Juneteenth: Celebrating the culture with Croix Bethune

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate Juneteenth, Tamerra Griffin hosts a special episode of the podcast to explore the holiday and Blackness in the NWSL.Alongside Tamerra's m...

Catching up with Tobin Heath, and exploring expansion with Bay FC and the Utah Royals

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the two 2024 expansion teams' first-ever meeting in the NWSL, Tamerra and Meg take a closer look at Bay FC and the Utah Royals. As we approac...

A dream USWNT debut for 16-year-old Lily Yohannes & more from Minnesota

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the immediate aftermath of the USWNT's victories over South Korea, Meg Linehan and fellow Athletic writer Steph Yang joined podcast host Tamerra Gr...

Emma Hayes touches down, is U.S. soccer ready?

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At long last, Emma Hayes is in the United States to officially begin her tenure as the head coach of the U.S. women's national team. And, there is a l...

A new era, a new USWNT roster, and Brazil 2027

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new era for the U.S. women's national team, and it's also a new era for Full Time with Meg Linehan. On the first episode back, new podcast co-...

Full Time with Meg Linehan is back!

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're so excited to announce that Meg and the show are back and bigger than ever on May 23.Here's a little trailer explaining what to expect from the ...

Megan Rapinoe's career and legacy

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meg joins Sophie Penney to talk about Megan Rapinoe's final professional game and the legacy she leaves behind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Can Emma Hayes fix the U.S. Women's National Team?

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Crafton, Meg Linehan and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to digest the big news that Emma Hayes is leaving Chelsea, likely for the U.S. W...

Back in Boston

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meg and Steph are in Cincinnati for USWNT vs. South Africa. They react to the news of the NWSL coming to Boston! How big is it for the city and what's...

Abundance, Not Fear

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meg is joined by Angel City FC co-founder Kara Nortman to talk about her recent column on Yahoo Sports, "With the Women’s World Cup now over, here a...

USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski resigns

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meg Linehan and Jeff Reuter react to the resignation of USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski. What went wrong for Andonovski during his tenure? What is ...

Where does the USWNT go from here?

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meg Linehan and Kim McCauley discuss where the USWNT goes from here. What is the future of Vlatko Andonovski? Where do the issues in the program stem ...

USWNT crash out of the World Cup

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meg Linehan and Steph Yang react to the USWNT's stunning loss to Sweden in the Round of 16 in the 2023 Women's World Cup. Naomi Girma was the shining ...

USWNT prepares for Sweden, Round of 16 | 2023 Women's World Cup

05 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meg Linehan and Steph Yang get you ready for the USWNT's Round of 16 matchup against Sweden. What has changed with the US? Can they bounce back from a...

USWNT narrowly advances to the Round of 16 | 2023 Women's World Cup reaction

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meg Linehan and Emily Olsen react to the USWNT's 0-0 draw against Portugal to advance to the Round of 16. The US narrowly escapes crashing out of the ...

Nike's on-the-ground Women's World Cup commitments | VP of Global Women's Sports Marketing

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tanya Hvizdak, Vice President of Global Women's Sports Marketing at Nike, joins Meg Linehan on Full Time to dive into all of Nike's on-the-ground comm...

USWNT opens up World Cup with 3-0 win over Vietnam

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meg Linehan and Steph Yang bring you Full Time's reaction to the USWNT's 3-0 win against Vietnam in their opening match of the 2023 Women's World Cup....

Journey to the Cup: On the ground in Australia and New Zealand

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special "Journey to the Cup" episode brought to you by Google Chrome.Meg Linehan and Steph Yang are on the ground in Australia and New Zeala...

Journey to the Cup: 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Preview

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special "Journey to the Cup" episode brought to you by Google Chrome.Michelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur, Meg Linehan and Michael Co...

NWSL to the Bay: Alan Waxman on Bay FC’s journey to 2024

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Waxman, co-chair of Bay FC and co-founder and CEO of Sixth Street, joins Full Time to discuss the ongoing NWSL expansion efforts in the Bay Area,...

Journey to the Cup: Sam Mewis on Player Power and the 2023 World Cup

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special "Journey to the Cup" episode brought to you by Google Chrome.Sam Mewis joins Full Time to discuss her recent trip to Amsterdam for a...

Journey to the Cup: Can the USWNT three-peat?

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special "Journey to the Cup" episode brought to you by Google Chrome.Meg is joined by Steph Yang and Jeff Rueter to discuss the final USWNT ...

Journey to the Cup: How will Canada fare in the “Group of Death”?

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special "Journey to the Cup" episode brought to you by Google Chrome.Meg is joined by Canadian and Portland Thorns forward Janine Beckie —...

"Angel City" director Arlene Nelson

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steph Yang talks with "Angel City" director Arlene Nelson about how she spent 1+ year filming the team, the ways she wanted to bring viewers into the ...

Angel City FC co-founder & president Julie Uhrman

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steph Yang talks with Julie Uhrman, Angel City co-founder and president, about wanting people to see the difficulties of creating an expansion club, a...

Natalie Portman, Angel City co-founder & owner

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steph Yang talks with Angel City FC co-founder and owner Natalie Portman about why she wanted to make the HBO documentary, "Angel City", the importanc...

Angel City FC's Jasmyne Spencer

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steph Yang talks with Angel City FC forward Jasmyne Spencer about what it was like filming HBO's docuseries "Angel City", and the stories that she hop...

Journey to the Cup: Is time running out for France?

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special "Journey to the Cup" episode brought to you by Google Chrome.Meg is joined by Charlotte Harpur and Steph Yang to discuss everything ...

Checking in from Wellington

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meg checks in from New Zealand where she's on USWNT duty, and has audio from the post-game press conferences from the first match of the World Cup yea...

Just Another Manic Monday in the NWSL

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meg and Steph are back for 2023, with so much happening on the first real Monday of the year that we needed an emergency pod. First up, new Portland T...

NWSL/NWSLPA Joint Investigation Report Reaction

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Following the release of the NWSL/NWSL PA joint investigation report that found “widespread misconduct” across the league, Meg and Steph discuss t...

Happy Holiday

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to catch up with Steph Yang! First, we discuss the new partnership between The Athletic and Google and reflect on what it means about wher...

Leveling The Playing Field

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk about some numbers! National Research Group’s Jay Kaufman (Executive Vice President and Head of Sports) and Mary Moczula (Global Marke...

CBA SZN: The USWNT Edition

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Becca Roux, executive director of the USWNT Players Association, joins Full Time to discuss the collective bargaining agreement between the USWNT and ...

NWSL Champ Janine Beckie is Ready to Rep Portlanada

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We survived the NWSL Championship, and we’ve got one of the Championship winners on this week’s show! Janine Beckie is here to discuss the big gam...

It's Time To Party In The District

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Meg’s on the move in DC this week ahead of the NWSL Championship. This week, players from the Portland Thorns and Kansas City Current, live from med...

The Past, Present and Future of the Chicago Red Stars

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Claire Watkins is back on Full Time to discuss the Chicago Red Stars, following the release of her exhaustive investigative report on the team this we...

Crossover: Full Time x The Athletic Women’s Football Podcast

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eni Aluko, Angel City Sporting Director and former Lioness, joins Lynsey Hooper and The Athletic’s UK and U.S. football reporters Charlotte Harpur a...

Reaction: Sally Yates report into NWSL systemic abuse

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The report from the U.S. Soccer independent investigation, led by Sally Yates is in. Meg and Steph discuss the key findings, detailed in the report’...

Current Rising

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kansas City Current head coach Matt Potter joins Full Time to discuss his path to the NWSL via NCAA and U.S. Soccer roles, the team’s culture and ap...

A Very Strange October Ahead

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steph Yang is back! There’s a ton to cover since the last time she was on the show, from the congested NWSL table and race to the playoffs (plus a c...

On The Road: The USWNT in D.C. Edition

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The USWNT won back-to-back games against Nigeria in Kansas City and Washington D.C. This week, we’re going to the mixed zone and press conference at...

An Investigation Update and What Comes Next in Portland

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Clarke of the Oregonian joins Full Time to discuss his recent investigation reports concerning the Portland Thorns and Timbers organization, from...

Here Comes Houston

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re shifting our focus to another NWSL team this week, with Houston Dash president Jessica O’Neill joining the show to discuss the growing ambit...

The French Connection

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sophie Sauvage, head of international football for Olympique Lyonnais, discusses her role with both OL Reign in the NWSL and Lyon in Division 1 Fémin...

Gotham FC parts ways with head coach Scott Parkinson

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jenna Tonelli of All for XI/Nets Republic joins Meg and Steph to discuss Thursday’s breaking news that Gotham FC and head coach Scott Parkinson have...

Soccer Every Day: Was Euro 2022 England’s 1999 moment?

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

England’s Euro 2022 triumph has captured the hearts of the nation, and it seems like it could lead to lasting change in women’s soccer in that cou...

The Ultimate Concacaf Team?

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Meg and Steph are in Monterrey and checking in after the group stage of the CONCACAF W Championship. The USWNT, Canada, Costa Rica and Jamaica have bo...

Sponsor, Partner... or Ally?

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ally’s Chief Marketing Officer Andrea Brimmer joins the show to dig into their sponsorship of the NWSL, a new pledge to equally spend on men’s and...

Soccer Every Day: Orlando Pride place Amanda Cromwell on administrative leave

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Orlando Pride have placed head coach Amanda Cromwell and first assistant coach Sam Greene on administrative leave, all pending the results of an i...

Soccer Every Day: Equal pay is here

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A long, long journey is finally at its end. The United States men’s and women’s national teams have agreed to a first-of-it’s kind joint collect...

Soccer! What A Concept!

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steph Yang returns to discuss all things NWSL, from the soccer itself to the second half of that Challenge Cup final. From the airing of grievances wi...

Let's Break Down The NWSL CBA!

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Meghann Burke, executive director of the NWSL Players Association, joins Full Time to walk everyone through the collective bargaining agreement — ju...

We Would Love To See It

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sandra Herrera from CBS Sports joins to discuss the CONCACAF W Championship draw and how the new tournament is changing, plus some quick NWSL thoughts...

An April USWNT Check-In

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. women’s national team just cruised to a pair of victories against Uzbekistan with a combined score of 18-1. So what did we actually learn? ...

Soccer Every Day: Major injuries around NWSL

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The NWSL challenge cup is just a handful of games old, but just in the past week ther ehave been three separate season-ending injuries that could impa...

Ada Hegerberg is Here and Motivated

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“Long time, no see.” Ada Hegerberg recently announced her return to the Norway women’s national team, and is prepping for the second leg of Lyon...

Accountability and Progress (and Sneakers)

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Susie Piortkowski, head of women’s team sports at Octagon, joins Full Time this week to discuss the growth of the NWSL and women’s sports, the rol...

2022 NWSL Challenge Cup preview

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Meg is joined by Steph Yang on a special live room edition of Full Time. They go through the entire NWSL league and preview the Challenge Cup. What sh...

Jessica Berman has been named the new NWSL commissioner

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On Wednesday, the NWSL announced they had found their new commissioner — and Jessica Berman joins Full Time on day one (though her official start da...

We're All In This Together

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Tenorio is back and ready to discuss all things U.S. Soccer — from how the men’s national team will play a role in the USWNT equal pay settle...

USWNT players reach settlement with U.S. Soccer for total of $24 million

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Meg Linehan and Steph Yang react to the USWNT players settlement with U.S. Soccer on a brand new live room on The Athletic!Meg's story: https://theath...

Scratching The Surface

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is Molly Hensley-Clancy of the Washington Post, who discusses her investigative reporting on former Chicago Red Stars head coach R...

Balancing The Game

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Gregorius, FIFPRO’s Director of Policy & Strategy for Women’s Football, joins Full Time to discuss a new report from the organization on...