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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 focus on living in the moment, her relationship with Emma Hayes, her life in Amsterdam, and her experience developing in the European academy system.
Hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan also share their reflections on watching Yohannes emerge and how the upcoming Brazil friendlies are yet another spotlight for her to step into.
Plus, Tamerra talks about her exciting new announcement at The Athletic's global women's soccer team grows.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
Who is Lily Yohannes? The 16-year-old USWNT goal-scorer breaking through at Ajax
Previewing USWNT’s gold medal rematch. Plus, meet our new writers!
Lily Yohannes picks USWNT over Netherlands: What Ajax teen’s decision means for Emma Hayes’ squad
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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
GUEST: Lily Yohannes
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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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 Jillian Sakovits debates which of the league's perfect two frontrunners looks more impressive heading into the international break.
Jillian also has a look back on the weekend's action. From Tierna Davidson's cruel knee injury to Trinity Rodman's ongoing back issues and a whip-around Europe to check in on the U.S. women's national team players. abroad.
PLUS: What did we learn from Ashely Hatch and Temwa Chawinga's creative and amusing goal celebrations?
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Articles referenced on the show:
Gotham FC defender Tierna Davidson leaves match after non-contact leg injury
Trinity Rodman returns to the USWNT, Emma Hayes continues to work around notable absences
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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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 for the role.
Also on the podcast, host Jillian Sakovitz gets you ready for Week 3 in the NWSL by looking back on the historic rivalry between the Portland Thorns and the North Carolina Courage.
Meg Linehan stops by to talk about Boston Legacy FC and the NWSL's investigation into alleged abusive comments made by a fan at Barbra Banda during a match in New Jersey last weekend.
Producer Theo has a round-up of the UEFA Women's Champions League quarterfinal second legs, featuring Jessy Parker Humphreys calling into the show moments after Chelsea completed a historic comeback at Stamford Bridge.
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Articles from the show:
NWSL, Gotham FC, Pride, NWSLPA address ‘incident involving hateful language’ directed at Barbra Banda
Introducing Boston Legacy FC: NWSL expansion team announces new name
Chelsea defeat Manchester City to reach Champions League semi-finals: Is this their year?
How Arsenal and Chelsea overturned 2-0 deficits to reach Women’s Champions League semi-finals
How Arsenal stunned Real Madrid: Calmness, resilience and aggressive in-game decisions
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Haley Hopkins, Meg Linehan, Jessy Parker Humphreys
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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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 Brazil.
Who are the new faces and the notable absentees? With no major tournament on the horizon, how important is talent identification versus relationship building? And, what sort of reaction will Hayes be looking for after the defeat to Japan in February?
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Articles mentioned on the show:
Trinity Rodman returns to the USWNT, Emma Hayes continues to work around notable absences
USWNT to face Republic of Ireland in set of summer friendlies, returning to Colorado
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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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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 stories from the NWSL and beyond. All in under 20 minutes.
On the show this week, Jillian looks at the Orlando Pride and the KC Current's perfection at the top of the standings and some simply stunning first-career goals for some young NWSL stars. After the weekend recap, Emily Olsen joins the podcast to talk about what we know regarding Trinity Rodman's contract situation.
PLUS: A Clasico win for the ages for Real Madrid, Chelsea get one back on Manchester City in the WSL, and a heat check in Mexico City.
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Articles referenced on the show:
Spirit owner Michele Kang says keeping Trinity Rodman in NWSL is ‘important’ for team and league
USWNT’s Trinity Rodman says she wants to play abroad: ‘It’s just a matter of when’
Real Madrid Femenino beat Barcelona for its first-ever Clasico win at 19th attempt
How Real Madrid Femenino caused the biggest Clasico upset to keep Liga F alive
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Emily Olsen
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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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 on the key women’s soccer news that developed during the week.
On the show this week: Jillian has the latest to get you ready for the NWSL weekend, where the league's top-four teams from 2024 are all set to clash in a fascinating double-header. Plus, all the latest from a busy off-field news week.
After that, Charlotte Harpur and Jessy Parker Humphreys join the podcast to help analyze what's going on in Europe. The trio breakdown how Manchester City handed Chelsea its first defeat of the Sonia Bompastor era in Wednesday's Champions League quarterfinal first leg, as well as the other three knockout matches.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
How Manchester City inflicted Chelsea’s first defeat of the Sonia Bompastor era
NWSL’s Denver expansion team announces stadium plans to open in 2028
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Charlotte Harpur
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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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 discuss the state of the league, Meg Linehan is joined by staff writer at Just Women's Sports Claire Watkins, and women's basketball staff writer and co-host of the No Offseason podcast at The Athletic Ben Pickman.
The conversation explores the NWSL's audience, politics and values, commercial ambitions and strategy, the players and the play on the pitch, and how all of these things interact with each other.
With the exceptional growth in women's basketball, the question becomes: How does the NWSL keep up with the WNBA?
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Articles mentioned on the show:
State of the League: Before the NWSL can take on the world, it must find its place in the U.S.
NWSL’s Denver expansion team announces stadium plans to open in 2028
Listen to No Offseason: A women's basketball podcast here
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HOST: Meg Linehan
GUESTS: Claire Watkins, Ben Pickman
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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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 stories from the NWSL and beyond. All in under 20 minutes.
On the show this week, Jillian talks about the biggest storylines from the opening weekend of the new NWSL season. Barbra Banda and Temwa Chawinga kick off the 2025 MVP race in some style, while the Chicago Stars break records for the wrong reasons.
PLUS: Sonia Bompastor wins her first trophy with Chelsea and Meg Linehan stops by the show to talk about NWSL Boston's big news.
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Articles referenced on the show:
Manchester City and life after Gareth Taylor: A dismissal, a week of change and a cup final lost
Gotham FC forward Mak Whitham, 14, becomes youngest player in NWSL history
Everything you need to know about the 2025 NWSL season
Chelsea’s new Bompastor era claims first trophy but familiar face Bright ‘sets the tone’
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Meg Linehan
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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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 catching you up on the key women’s soccer news that developed during the week.
On the show this week: Jillian has the latest on Mal Swanson and some NWSL opening day history, then Jeff Rueter joins to talk about his data-driven analysis of 14 players to watch in the 2025 season.
After that, attention shifts to England and a truly chaotic week ahead of the Women's League Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City. Charlotte Harpur hops on the podcast to help unpack the fallout for City following the shock decision to sack head coach Gareth Taylor just days before that match. Charlotte also has some warming anecdotes from half an hour spent in the company of former NWSL MVP turned Manchester City player Kerolin.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
NWSL players to watch: Key performers for every team in 2025
Manchester City part ways with head coach Gareth Taylor
Manchester City captain Alex Greenwood ‘shocked’ by Gareth Taylor exit
What does Manchester City’s Kerolin Nicoli want? The Ballon d’Or
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Jeff Rueter, Charlotte Harpur
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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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 Evan Davis, of the Expected Own Goals podcast and Equalizer Soccer, to preview the seven teams in what the podcast is calling the 'NWSL West'.
How are Angel City FC, Bay FC, Houston Dash, Portland Thorns, San Diego Wave, Seattle Reign, and Utah Royals all approaching the new regular season? Everything you need to know is in this roundtable.
Later on, Meg is joined by Melanie Anzidei to review the Amazon documentary 'For The Win', which created a behind-the-scenes look at the 2024 NWSL playoffs. How did the filmmakers succeed and fall short in the creation of the documentary? And what does its target audience tell us about the league's goals?
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Articles mentioned on the show:
Bay FC coaching staff faces formal NWSL review amid reports of ‘toxic’ environment
NWSL’s new docuseries focuses on players’ competitiveness and passion on the field
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HOSTS: Meg Linehan
GUESTS: Evan Davis, Melanie Anzidei
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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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 stories from the NWSL and beyond. All in under 20 minutes.
On the show this week, Jillian unpacks Friday’s penalty shootout drama in the NWSL Challenge Cup between the Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit, what happened over in Europe during the English and French domestic cups, before then finally checking in with Meg Linehan to get the latest on a formal review by the NWSL into allegations of a “toxic” coaching environment at Bay FC.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
Bay FC coaching staff faces formal NWSL review amid reports of ‘toxic’ environment
Washington Spirit get redemption with 2025 Challenge Cup win over Orlando Pride
Manchester United have March deadline to trigger Marc Skinner contract option
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Meg Linehan
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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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 writer at USA Today's Pro Soccer Wire Jason Anderson to analyze the seven teams in what the podcast is calling the 'NWSL East'.
How are Orlando Pride, Washington Spirit, NJ/NY Gotham FC, KC Current, NC Courage, Chicago Stars, and Racing Louisville all shaping up before the start of the regular season? Everything you need to know is in this roundtable.
Meg and Jason also preview the 2025 NWSL Challenge Cup, which will see the Pride take on the Spirit in a rematch of the 2024 NWSL Championship. They will be trying to answer some questions about what that trophy means for both the teams involved and the league as a whole.
PLUS: Meg has the weekly headlines from around the world. From a Goal of the Year contender in LigaMX Femenil to the official delay of the FIFA Women's Club World Cup.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
USWNT’s Sophia Wilson announces pregnancy
FIFA Women’s Club World Cup delay and new Champions Cup explained
Lizbeth Ovalle’s adapted ‘scorpion kick’ – the most startling goal of 2025
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HOST: Meg Linehan
GUESTS: Jason Anderson, Jill Loydon
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Myka Rodriguez
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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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 widely known as "The Kiss" former Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales, grabbed Hermoso's face and planted a kiss on her lips.
It became front page news around the world.In February 2025, Rubiales went on trial for one count of sexual assault and one of coercion. If he was found guilty of both counts, the prosecution was asking for a two and a half year prison sentence.In the end, following a two week trial, Rubiales was found guilty of sexual assault but not guilty of coercion.
So, how did we get to this ruling?
Meg Linehan guides you through the full story, with the help of The Athletic's Spanish reporters, from the pitch in Sydney, to the hills of south Spain, over to the court room of Madrid. And ultimately ask one question, se acabó? Is it over?
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Host: Meg Linehan.
Contributors: Dermot Corrigan, Guillermo Rai, Laia Cervello and Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero.
Producer: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
Executive Producers: Abi Paterson and Emily Olsen
Featuring footage from: ABC News, Sky Sports, Al Jazeera, The Independent, Sky News, France 24 English, Fox, Jenni Hermoso Instagram, RFEF
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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 the panic button? Or do we need to lean into Emma Hayes' call for patience and development?
In addition to picking the bones on the first defeat for the USA under Hayes, Meg and Jeff give their takes on USA newcomers, give lots of flowers to Japan, and debate the state of the USA midfield.
After all that, Angel City FC sporting director Mark Parsons then joins the show for an exclusive interview to talk about his vision for the Los Angeles NWSL club, as well as the latest on their head coaching vacancy.
PLUS: Meg and Jeff close out the show by getting their fashion on. Yes, over a dozen new NWSL kits have been released, and it's time to have some fun unpacking the good, the bad, and the ugly.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
Why USWNT’s loss to Japan in SheBelieves Cup could be a ‘good thing’ for Emma Hayes’ team
2025 NWSL jerseys: What the teams say about the new releases and our favorites
Japan unseats USWNT in SheBelieves Cup, ending 5-year tournament winning streak
Angel City narrows coaching search to 4 candidates, sporting director says
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HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Jeff Rueter
GUESTS: Melanie Anzidei, Megan Feringa
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Myka Rodriguez
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Special guest Becky Sauerbrunn joins host Meg Linehan to talk all things USWNT, the SheBelieves Cup, and her post-career transition to broadcasting with TNT Sports, as well as her podcasting with Sam Mewis. The conversation also dips into being on the other side of the media divide, USWNT leadership, and what Sauerbrunn's latest books and TV recommendations are.
Later on in the show, The Athletic's Melanie Anzidei joins Meg to report on the ground from Houston, Texas, where the SheBelieves Cup kicks off. What is the atmosphere like in camp? How is Emma Hayes and her experimental team approaching these matches? And, could the three visiting nations be in more of a 'win-now' headspace?
PLUS: Meg gets you caught up on all the Luis Rubiales trial, Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw's powerful statement, and other international and NWSL news from another busy week in women's soccer.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault and fined €10,000 for kissing Jenni Hermoso at World Cup
Chloe Kelly on Arsenal, England and what happens next: ‘I’m ready to learn and be happy again’
USWNT names to watch during the SheBelieves Cup. Plus, Khadija Shaw’s powerful moment
2025 NWSL Competition Manual: What’s New
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HOST: Meg Linehan
GUESTS: Becky Sauerbrunn, Melanie Anzidei
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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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 Rueter to discuss how the new blueprint is attempting to revolutionize the existing approach to women's soccer in terms of anatomy, psychology, coaching and tactics.
The duo also break down the latest USWNT roster for the upcoming 2025 SheBelieves Cup, the importance of a returning Cat Macario, and who are the new faces to watch.
PLUS: Meg and Jeff open the show by examining how the NWSLPA and NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman are responding to the latest government efforts to ban trans athletes.
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HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Jeff Rueter
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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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 systemic abuse within the National Women's Soccer League from 2013 until 2021.
As a result, the NWSL must create a $5 million player compensation fund as part of a settlement regarding its role in widespread allegations of abuse.
We examine how we got here and what made the 2021 NWSL reckoning so impactful. What does this restitution fund mean for the league and women's soccer worldwide? Why is it important to note that the NWSL Players Association is the one forcing the league to be accountable?
Hear from former players Erin Simon and Tori Huster as well as NWSLPA executive Meghann Burke as they reflect on the week's historic settlement.
PLUS: The trial of former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales is underway in Madrid. How does it intersect with the NWSL's landmark changes and the broader landscape of making women's soccer safer around the world?
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Articles mentioned on the show:
NWSL agrees to pay $5 million to players who suffered abuse in new settlement
NWSL players pause games in protest as games return in wake of Paul Riley investigation
‘This guy has a pattern’: Amid institutional failure, former NWSL players accuse prominent coach of sexual coercion
Luis Rubiales trial: Jorge Vilda spoke of ‘consequences’ for Jenni Hermoso, claims her brother
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HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Theo Lloyd-Hughes
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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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 Linehan and Theo Lloyd-Hughes focus on understanding what made Denver special.
To help do that, NWSL commissioner Jess Berman joins the show to give the inside scoop on how the league evaluated the bids.
Then, Athletic staff writer Melanie Anzidei discusses her report on the bidding process, the latest news on a stadium, and anecdotes from talking to lead investor Rob Cohen.
Finally, Full Time catches up with For Denver FC co-founder, broadcaster, and Colorado native Jordan Angeli to talk about the community aspect and what NWSL fans can expect as Denver joins the chaos.
There's even time to contemplate who could be Denver's first-ever player.
PLUS: The latest transfer news from around the NWSL, Crystal Dunn and Jenna Nighswonger leave Gotham FC, and plenty of stars extend their contracts, too.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
Inside Denver’s winning NWSL bid: How grassroots and confidence beat stadium plans and Caitlin Clark
After Naomi Girma’s record-breaking transfer, who will be the next major-money move?
Alyssa and Gisele Thompson agree new Angel City contract extensions
USWNT’s Crystal Dunn, Gotham FC agree to mutually part ways
Arsenal and Gotham FC agree to $100,000 transfer of USWNT defender Jenna Nighswonger
Chelsea’s unveiling of USWNT star Naomi Girma, the support act to main event of stamping authority on WSL
Portland Thorns, Sophia Smith agree to contract extension: ‘I’m in the prime years of my career’
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HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Theo Lloyd-Hughes
GUESTS: Jessica Berman, Melanie Anzidei, Jordan Angeli
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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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 the San Diego Wave for a record fee of $1.1 million.
Hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan break down the deal, from the timeline of Girma's transfer request to the chain reaction around the globe.
Jessy Parker Humphreys joins from Stamford Bridge where Girma was unveiled ahead of Chelsea's WSL match against Arsenal. Then, Matt Slater unpacks the business and economics of this historic transfer.
Before closing out, Tamerra and Meg discuss listeners' burning questions about the stunning move, and what it means to see one of the biggest USWNT players leave the NWSL.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
Chelsea and San Diego finalizing record $1.1 million transfer for USWNT’s Naomi Girma: Sources
USWNT’s Naomi Girma completes Chelsea move for record transfer fee in women’s soccer
The first $1m female footballer will be a defender and that feels just right
USWNT defender Naomi Girma as $1m transfer pioneer should surprise nobody
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HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Tamerra Griffin
GUESTS: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Matt Slater
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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