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Full Time: A show about women's soccer
Full Time is The Athletic’s dedicated podcast for the U.S. women’s national team, the National Women’s Soccer League, and the larger world of international women's soccer. Three times a week, join Meg Linehan, Tamerra Griffin and Jillian Sakovits as they tackle the culture, context, and conversations about the sport here in America and beyond, with help from fellow writers, guests and insiders from all corners of the game.
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Episodes
Full Time: A show about women's soccerEuro 2025 quarterfinal preview: Can anyone stop Spain?
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. Can…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerRuthless England into knockouts & unpacking the Euro 2025 group stage
The Euro 2025 group stage is over. And on the final day, England cruised past Wales 6-1 to clinch a place in the quarterfinals, with France going through as…
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How can the NWSL adapt to the climate crisis?
We are in the thick of the ‘Summer of Soccer’ – from the UEFA Women’s Euros, to CAF's Women’s African Cup of Nations, to FIFA's Men’s Club World Cup, and with…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerHow England bounced back to beat the Netherlands at Euro 2025
What a response from England. With the Lionesses Euro 2025 title hopes on the line, they bounced back from an opening match defeat to France to thrash the…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerWhat next for England after disastrous Euros defeat to France?
The first round of group stage matches at Euro 2025 are in the books, and England are on the ropes after a disastrous 2-1 defeat to France in their opening…
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The USWNT dominates Canada & Casey Stoney reflects on England
On Full Time, Jillian Sakovits and Tamerra Griffin analyze how the USWNT was able to dominate Canada so easily in a 3-0 win on Wednesday night at Audi Field…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerLynn Biyendolo's leadership, Aitana Bonmati's illness & Casey Stoney talks Canada
Fresh from the weekend, it's Full Time Review -- where host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Tamerra Griffin to break down another 4-0 win for the USWNT over the…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerEmma Hayes' return to Colorado & Alyssa Thompson's USWNT evolution
On this week's Full Time Focus, Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Tamerra Griffin to break down the USWNT's 4-0 win over the Republic of Ireland in…
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Everything you need to know about Women's Euro 2025
Welcome to Full Time's big UEFA Women's Euro 2025 preview podcast. Hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan get you caught up on everything you need to know about…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerThe secret to the Portland Thorns' home form & NWSL midseason superlatives
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…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerHow Emma Hayes is managing the USWNT's workload
On this week's Full Time Focus, Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Meg Linehan to break down the latest USWNT roster that was announced for the…
- Full Time: A show about women's soccer
Summer mailbag special
On this week's Full Time, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan answer some insightful and hilarious listener questions in a special summer mailbag episode…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerTampa Bay Sun's USL-SL triumph & who is Evelyn Shores?
On this week's Full Time Review, Theo Lloyd-Hughes gets you all caught up on the major talking points from Matchday 12 of the NWSL season. Then after that…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerEmma Sears on leveling up to the USWNT
On this week's Full Time Focus, Jillian Sakovits catches up with Racing Louisville and USWNT winger Emma Sears. The 24-year-old talks about her impressive…
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Is England in crisis ahead of Euro 2025?
As England prepares to defend its European title, the nation has been rocked by the sudden retirements of high-profile veterans Mary Earps and Fran Kirby, and…
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A chat with Sam Mewis: From player to podcaster
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…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerGotham's NWSL slide & inside Boston Legacy's crest design
On this week's Full Time Review, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Meg Linehan to discuss the biggest talking points from Week 11 of the NWSL…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerJordyn Bugg, turning pro at 17 & Seattle Reign's identity
On this week's Full Time Focus, Jillian Sakovits has a feature interview with Seattle Reign and USYNT defender Jordyn Bugg. The 18-year-old reflects on her…
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Is Michele Kang’s multi-club ownership good for women’s soccer?
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 world…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerNaomi Girma's vital role on USWNT & Jonatan Giraldez's shock move
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 we learn…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerSam Coffey talks leadership & the USWNT midfield
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…
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Making sense of World Sevens Football with Tobin Heath
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 the…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerWas Arsenal’s win over Barcelona the biggest Champions League upset ever?
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 2024-25…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerLo LaBonta: A USWNT call-up a decade in the making
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 Focus, the self…
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Naomi Girma returns to USWNT, plus NWSL MVP race
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 Jamaica…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerHow much scrutiny is NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman under?
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 backdrop of Bay…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerHow NWSL can improve player safety after Savy King incident
On this week's Full Time Focus, Meg Linehan speaks to Meghann Burke, the executive director of the NWSL Players Association. The two discuss how the union is…
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NWSL Expansion: Are Boston and Denver ready for 2026?
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 months…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerAfter Savy King collapsed, why wasn’t Angel City’s match cancelled?
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. After…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerCarli Lloyd reflects on her new perspective
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 Fame, she…
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The most influential coach you've never heard of
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 journey to now…
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Midge Purce's Broadway debut & are the Portland Thorns contenders?
On this week's Full Time Review, host Jillian Sakovits looks back over Matchweek 7 of the NWSL season. From the league's first-ever 'Sister Sister' goal, to…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerKennedy Fuller interview & what next for the Chicago Stars?
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 her…
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Why are lower division leagues crucial to women's soccer development?
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 for a new…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerHow comebacks and revenge reignited the NWSL in Week 6
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. On this…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerSean Nahas interview: Inside the North Carolina Courage's process
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 Courage's…
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Is the NWSL losing its chaos?
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 similar to…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerHow a depleted Washington Spirit finally beat the Orlando Pride
The Orlando Pride looked unbeatable through four weeks of the NWSL. Then, a depleted Washington Spirit, missing 11 players including Trinity Rodman, came…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerWhy Angel City hired Alexander Straus
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 Straus that…
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Does the NWSL know what soccer fans want?
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 sponsorship…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerWhat does Midge Purce's return mean for Gotham?
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 FC? A…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerHow Billie Jean King hopes to unlock the next generation
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 Sakovits is…
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Who is Emma Hayes building the USWNT around?
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…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerWhy Alyssa Thompson was the USWNT's star at SoFi
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 Brazil at…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerReacting to the United States' 2031 Women's World Cup bid
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 said in…
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Lily Yohannes interview: How the teenage USWNT star is meeting the moment
Ajax and USWNT midfielder Lily Yohannes joins the Full Time podcast for a special interview this week. The teenager talks about her extraordinary rise, her…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerWho is the best team in the NWSL after Week 3?
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 Review, host…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerMeet the new NWSLPA President, and how Chelsea bounced back in the UWCL
Recently elected as the new President of the NWSL Players Association, Kansas City Current forward Haley Hopkins joins Full Time Focus to talk about her vision…
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USWNT roster breakdown and strategy for Brazil friendlies
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 against…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerLatest on Trinity Rodman's contract, and youth shines in NWSL Week 2
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 the top…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerHow Manchester City beat Chelsea in the UWCL quarterfinal first leg
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 catching you up…
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How does the NWSL keep up with the WNBA?
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 help…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerNWSL is back, RIP BOS Nation, and Chelsea wins League Cup
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 the top…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerNWSL players to watch, and what's going on at Manchester City
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 also…
- Full Time: A show about women's soccer
2025 NWSL Season Preview Part Two: Who will improve in the West?
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 joined by…
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Washington Spirit's Challenge Cup redemption and the NWSL's formal review of Bay FC coaching culture
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 the top…
- Full Time: A show about women's soccer
2025 NWSL Season Preview Part One: Who is chasing a title in the East?
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 and staff…
Full Time: A show about women's soccerIt's Over: The Trial of Luis Rubiales
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 became more…
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Don't panic over the USWNT's loss to Japan, plus Mark Parsons' Angel City vision
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 to push…
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USWNT roster analysis and big picture questions for Brazil friendlies
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