Full Time: A show about women's soccer

On this week's episode of Full Time Focus, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Avery Patterson to go inside the Houston Dash’s impressive second half of the season and growth under head coach Fabrice Gautraut. In a a fascinating conversation, Patterson opens up about her journey to becoming a USWNT player, her athletic family genes and a broken DVD player that helped her along the way.PLUS: Producer Theo has all the latest news from Matchday 1 of the UEFA Women's Champions League and get focused with Full Time's 1-2-3 of what to watch this NWSL weekend from a high-stakes playoff seeding battle in Orlando, to a potential Championship preview in Kansas City, and a loser goes home game in Los Angeles._______________Referenced on the show:_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Avery PattersonPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠here⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After several years of significant growth, NWSL attendances are decreasing. But why is this? And, by how much? On this week's Full Time podcast, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan dive into the data behind the decrease in attendance and wrestle with the factors behind the trend. Which teams and cities are most affected? Should fans, the league and its teams be concerned? To help further dig into the topic, fans from several NWSL teams called into the Full Time podcast to offer their opinions. Tamerra and Meg also caught up with Kay Bradley, CMO for Chicago Stars FC, and Laura Petro, VP of brand and fan experience Gotham FC, to hear what the teams are doing to spark interest and retain commitment from hardcore supporters.Where is attendance in the NWSL heading? And, will this dip in attendance continue?______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUESTS: Kay Bradley, Laura PetroPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The English Women's Super League traditional 'Big Four' all clashed this past weekend, but what did we learn from those two blockbuster matches? On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Cerys Jones to analyze Manchester United getting its second-ever tie against Chelsea, Manchester City showing that it could yet return to being a title contender, and Arsenal beginning to unravel in the WSL.PLUS: The UEFA Women's Champions League returns this week! Jillian and Cerys breakdown everything you need to know, from the established elite to the dark horses. Is this the year that Chelsea end its European curse? Why is big-spending Lyon so fancied? And, what is the UWCL's new competition format? Jill also breaks down the latest headlines from the NWSL, from Rosemounde Kouassi's buzzer-beater at 'Rowdy' Audi Field, to the playoff picture that is heating up._______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Cerys JonesPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2023, Riley Jackson turned down an athletic scholarship at Duke University to turn professional with the North Carolina Courage in the NWSL. Two years later, she's a starter on the team and being called up to the USWNT futures camp by Emma Hayes. At the same time, Jackson is also studying for a college degree and working with Duke as a media intern.On this week's episode of Full Time Focus, host Jillian Sakovits sits down with Jackson to hear all about her breakout season in the NWSL, career paths off the pitch, what it was like to see her best friend and former teammate Jaedyn Shaw depart the Courage, and what her USWNT aspirations are.PLUS: Get focused with Full Time's 1-2-3 of what to watch this weekend from the big playoff bubble showdown in North Carolina, to the 'Big Four' all going head-to-head in the English Women's Super League._______________Referenced on the show:Hina Sugita joins Angel City from Portland Thorns in $600,000 plus M.A. Vignola tradeAngel City, New Zealand captain Ali Riley to retire after 2025 NWSL season_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Riley JacksonPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠here⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week, Aitana Bonmati won her third consecutive Ballon d’Or – essentially crowning her as the best player in the world for a third consecutive season. Understandably, that got the whole world talking about how we judge individual awards in soccer and what it means to be at the top of that list? The Full Time podcast included. So, on this week's Full Time podcast, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan are joined by esteemed panel of guests, including Ballon d'Or voters Annie Peterson and Soph Downey, and The Guardian Top 100 Women's Footballers coordinator Rich Laverty, to try and figure out whether we can fix women's soccer awards voting.What issues currently exist in the voting format? How are biases exposed in the voting and the awards themselves? Is is it even possible to be objective? And, what role does accessibility and national team performance in determining which players get their flowers?_______________Referenced on the showBallon d’Or voting: Dembele’s dominance, how Bonmati won and other key takeawaysAitana Bonmati’s third consecutive Ballon d’Or exposes voting flawsHow Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati won top 2025 Ballon d’Or awards at Paris ceremonyThe Ballon d’Or and why football has become so obsessed with individual awardsWhat it’s like to vote for Ballon d’Or Feminin: The Athletic’s Steph Yang shares some insight______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUESTS: Annie Peterson, Soph Downey, Rich LavertyPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One month ago, NJ/NY Gotham FC was sitting eighth in the NWSL standings and questions were mounting about their playoff credentials and who would be scoring goals behind leading scorer Esther Gonzalez.Now, Juan Carlos Amoros' team is up to third place with Rose Lavelle in the form of her NWSL career collaborating brilliantly with blockbuster new signing Jaedyn Shaw. On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Melanie Anzidei to reflect on Gotham's 3-0 win over the Portland Thorns last weekend, and the burgeoning relationship on the pitch between Lavelle and Shaw. What makes Gotham so good in the second half of seasons? And, how do they matchup against the second place Washington Spirit?Speaking of the Spirit, the East coast rivals are also playing their best soccer of the season. Jillian and Melanie also get into two teams' upcoming Concacaf W Champions Cup fixture and the record-breaking forward Gift Monday._______________Articles mentioned on the show: Nigerian striker Gift Monday scores fastest NWSL hat trick, helping Spirit clinch playoff spotUSWNT’s Korbin Shrader hat trick, Lindsey Heaps’ goal help OL Lyonnes surge past PSG 6-1_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Melanie AnzideiPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bay FC invited The Athletic to join them on this road trip to Orlando, Florida, to get a closer look at the culture it is building. It was a whirlwind, an inside look on the unique operation that is elite professional sports. Hotels and high-performance. On this week's episode of Full Time Focus, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Tamerra Griffin, fresh her weekend as a member of Bay FC's traveling party, to talk about what it is like to spend 39 hours on the road with an NWSL team. From the tarmac of a chartered flight from San Jose on 8:20 a.m. on a Friday morning, to the that same spot 11:00 p.m. the next night, and everything in-between.PLUS: Get focused with Full Time's 1-2-3 of what to watch this weekend from the a sneaky spicy revenge match in New Jersey, to a 'get right' game for two of the NWSL's recent strugglers, and a big opportunity for the Houston Dash at Audi Field._______________Referenced on the show:Two cross-country flights and a game all inside 39 hours. What it’s like on a Bay FC road trip_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Tamerra GriffinPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠here⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2025, the Kansas City Current has dominated the NWSL and shattered records. So, after topping the standings in the regular season, and lifting the NWSL Shield trophy with a record five games to spare, it's time to go inside the club and find out what has come together to make this team so remarkable this season.On this week's Full Time podcast, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan are joined by captain Lo LaBonta, reigning MVP Temwa Chawinga, general maanger Caitlin Carducci, and team owners Angie and Chris Long to take the listener inside the KC Current and their incredible year blazing a trail atop the NWSL. From what it means to be a Current player and how to gel in the relentless out-of-possession system, to why the team's disappointing end to 2024 sparked new levels of commitment and energy, and to how the club sees itself as a global women's soccer powerhouse on and off the pitch. _______________Referenced on the showKansas City Current clinch NWSL playoff spot with 8 weeks to spareAfter her first USWNT call-up at 32, Lo’eau LaBonta expects nothing, ‘willing to give everything’KC Current owners Angie and Chris Long expand to multi-club model, purchasing Danish club HB Koge______________HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg LinehanGUESTS: Lo LaBonta, Temwa Chawinga, Caitlin Carducci, Angie Long, Chris LongPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Saturday, soccer lost one of its most beloved coaches. This weekend's devastating news that former Liverpool women head coach Matt Beard had died at the age of 47 sent shockwaves across the English Women's Super League and the National Women's Soccer League. On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur to remember Matt Beard, and look over the tributes that poured in over the weekend. How he cared so much for players, past and present. The ways he invested in women's soccer before many in England did. And why he was one of the great connectors amongst coaches across the globe. Wherever Beard went he brought smile and warmth.After that, soccer reporter for the Kansa City Star, Daniel Sperry, comes on the podcast to talk about the KC Current winning its first major trophy on Saturday night, clinching the NWSL Shield with five games to spare. The conversation takes you inside the nerves and jubilation at CPKC Stadium, as well as Vlatko Andonovski's close connection with star striker Temwa Chawinga._______________Articles mentioned on the show: Matt Beard was a ‘special’ man who helped transform English women’s footballFormer Liverpool women head coach Matt Beard dies aged 47_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Charlotte Harpur, Daniel SperryPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Sakovits dives into what we learned from the NWSL’s Autumn press conference, where commissioner Jess Berman answered lots of questions regarding the salary cap, player safety, expansion and her future plans to stay on. Alongside Jillian is Melanie Anzidei and Asli Pelit, who were at the league headquarters in New York City covering the press conference for The Athletic.After that, Megan Feringa also comes on the show to join Melanie and Asli for a round table discussing the 2025 women's Ballon d'Or, the biggest talking points and who deserves to take home the crown on Monday night.PLUS: Get focused with Full Time's 1-2-3 of what to watch this weekend from the Houston Dash's NWSL playoff dreams needing a jolt, an early NWSL playoff 'get-right' game in the Rose City, and a top four clash in the English Women's Super League._______________Referenced on the show:NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman says she ‘intends to be around’ as 4-year contract nears endNWSL commissioner Jessica Berman talks expansion, salary cap and player safetyNWSL to launch pair of combines to help identify prospective playersReign defeat Racing in resumed match after Savannah DeMelo’s medical emergencyInside Alyssa Thompson’s move to Chelsea: Tearful goodbyes, late nights and customary pizzaWho should win the women’s Ballon d’Or: Aitana Bonmati, Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly?_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Melanie Anzidei, Asli Pelit, Megan FeringaPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠here⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and identity in the NWSL.Melanie is first joined by 9-year NWSL veteran, Costa Rica international and Kansas City Current midfielder Rocky Rodriguez. After that, she caught up with a new face to the NWSL – Guatemala and Utah Royals forward Aisha Solorzano. That duo were the first Costa Rican and first Guatemalan to feature in the NWSL respectively.Then, Melanie closes out with Portland Thorns defender Reyna Reyes, and learn more about what it means to be a Texan who represents Mexico on the international stage.All three interviews shine a different light on what it means to represent your country, your family, inspire the next generation, fight for change, and embrace the beautiful diversity of Latin soccer culture while playing in the United States._______________Referenced on the showHispanic Heritage Month 2025 | San Diego Community Resource GuideNoche Latina in Houston _______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Melanie Anzidei, Rocky Rodriguez, Aisha Solorzano, Reyna ReyesPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NWSL match between Racing Louisville and the Seattle Reign was postponed Sunday after a medical emergency involving Savannah DeMelo. The swift response from the league set a new precedent for player safety after a season where incidents have created frustration around the league.On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Tamerra Griffin to unpack what happened at Lumen Field in Seattle on Sunday, why the NWSL acted so swiftly and what it means.Tamerra and Jill also get into the top talking points from around the NWSL weekend, from the KC Current's imperious defense to Jaedyn Shaw's emotional debut for Gotham FC. PLUS: Producer Theo reports from Villa Park, where Sam Kerr scored her 100th goal for Chelsea on her return to soccer after 634 days away._______________Articles mentioned on the show: USWNT’S Savannah DeMelo ‘stable and alert’ after collapsing on pitchSam Kerr scores in her first game for Chelsea in 634 days, completing a long awaited injury return_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Tamerra GriffinPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From a hotel in London, alongside her dog Narla, England defender Lucy Bronze sits down with Charlotte Harpur for a special episode of Full Time.The England and Chelsea right back has been on the scene for more than a decade, but the 2025 Euros took her star to new heights. From strapping up her own leg to dispatching a penalty to send the Lionesses through to the semifinals, to revealing that she’d been playing on a broken tibia, Bronze has cemented her status as a tough nut to crack. But there’s a lot more to Bronze than those memorable moments. In this conversation, you’ll hear about how she felt the most unprepared going into the Euros because of her injury, shock at Mary Earps’ retirement, England’s penalty secrets and tears in the centre circle after the final whistle. This is My Euros in My Words with Lucy Bronze._______________HOST: Charlotte HarpurGUESTS: Lucy BronzePRODUCER: Abi Paterson, Tre HesterVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠here⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 lineup changes, transfers, injuries, and a head coaching change? On this week's Full Time Focus, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Spirit and Canada defender Gabby Carle to talk about another chaotic but impressive season in Washington DC, as well as a look ahead to the weekend's big match against top-of-the-table Kansas City Current and how to defend the reigning NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga. And, of course, the French-Canadian delivers some guidance on where the best place to get poutine is.PLUS: Get focused with Full Time's 1-2-3 of what to watch this weekend from the prospect of Jaedyn Shaw making her Gotham FC debut at the home of her former club, to historic weekend for Everton women in the English Women's Super League._______________Referenced on the show:Gotham FC bets big, adds Jaedyn Shaw to its star-studded squadPODCAST: What the Jaedyn Shaw transfer means for Gotham FC and the NWSLEverton confirm Goodison Park to become new home of women’s teamThe transfer window was fun, but WSL return showed the ‘magic’ in doing your homework earlyEverton’s WSL evolution: Debutant makes history, squad depth crucial_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Gabby CarlePRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠here⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 what does this blockbuster transfer mean for player, club and league?On this week's Full Time podcast, The Athletic's Tamerra Griffin is joined by Melanie Anzidei to break down the Shaw trade, why it was a surprise, and why the player had to move on from North Carolina after such a short spell. Tamerra and Melanie also talk Nealy Martin switching New Jersey for Southern California, and Bay FC head coach Albertin Montoya announcing he will be stepping down.Then after that, Gotham FC general manager Yael Averbuch West hops on the podcast to take listeners inside the Shaw trade, talk about how long Gotham had been impressed by Shaw, explain why Gotham made the signing happen now, and unpack the nuances of balancing NWSL salary cap and transfer budgets.Articles referenced on the show: Courage agree to trade USWNT star Jaedyn Shaw to Gotham FC in record dealBay FC coach Albertin Montoya to step down from the NWSL team at end of seasonRhea Moore, 15, on becoming youngest goal scorer in U.S. women’s pro soccer: ‘A dream come true’_______________HOST: Tamerra GriffinGUESTS: Melanie Anzidei, Yael Averbuch WestPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-wrap headband, will live on, worn by countless players who have mimicked her since 2012.On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Asli Pelit to get the inside story on the pink headband and Morgan's acute business strategies that followed during her career and now she has hung up her cleats. Later on in the show, hear a section of the phone conversation with Morgan as she opens up about what drew her to the business side of soccer, her company Togethxr and a new partnership with London City Lionesses. PLUS: Jillian gets you caught up on all the NWSL weekend's biggest results and selects her moment of the week._______________Articles mentioned on the show: Alex Morgan’s first major business move started with a simple pink headbandAlex Morgan’s Togethxr and London City Lionesses announce jersey partnership_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Asli Pelit, Alex MorganPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 forward Alyssa Thompson completed a shock move to Chelsea on the final day of the European women's transfer window. But how did the deal go down and what does it all mean? On this week's Full Time Focus, The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur and Melanie Anzidei join host Jillian Sakovits to break down how Chelsea made the sudden move for the American, what we know about the transfer fee, where it leaves Angel City midseason, and whether NWSL fans be concerned about other high-profile star heading abroad.PLUS: Get focused with Full Time's 1-2-3 of what to watch this weekend from the big WSL kick-off in West London, to a new home for the Chicago Stars and a playoff heat check for New Jersey/New York and Los Angeles._______________Referenced on the show:Chelsea reach verbal agreement to sign Alyssa Thompson from Angel CitySam Kerr to return to Chelsea squad for Women’s Super League openerWomen’s Super League top questions: Will Chelsea be beaten? Are London City a threat?WSL season preview: Can anyone catch Chelsea?_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Charlotte Harpur and Melanie AnzideiPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠here⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 preview to break down all the key talking points, things to watch and players to know before it all kicks off. Host Jillian Sakovits is joined by a panel of writers from The Athletic featuring Tamerra Griffin, Megan Feringa and Cerys Jones. Can anyone catch the reigning champions, Chelsea? Will Arsenal turn European glory into domestic dominance? And, are Michele Kang and London City Lionesses ready to disrupt the status quo. PLUS: The panel give their predictions and picks of the new arrivals to the WSL that you need to watch. Articles referenced on the show: Chelsea in advanced talks to sign USWNT’s Alyssa Thompson from Angel CityEverton Women’s record signing of Ruby Mace follows a ‘very stressful few weeks’Ten new players to look out for in this season’s Women’s Super LeagueWomen’s Super League: What’s new ahead of the 2025-26 season?_______________HOST: Jillian Sakovits GUEST: Tamerra Griffin, Megan Feringa, Cerys JonesPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 summer, the 2024-25 UEFA Women's Champions League runner-up saw six players leave, including the puzzling departure of Fridolina Rolfo. Much of this can be attributed to the club's financial situation on the men's side, while the women remain the only profitable team within the organization. The Athletic's writers Pol Ballus and Melanie Anzidei join host Jillian Sakovits to explain what's happening with the European giants and how cost-cutting is impacting the future of one of the best teams in the world. PLUS: Get focused with Full Time's 1-2-3 of what to watch this Labor Day weekend, from a battle between the two most recent league champions to a return home for the Washington Spirit and a look at the Liga F season kickoff in Spain. And, ask yourself, "How far would you go for love?"_______________Referenced on the show:What’s happening at Barcelona?: Only 17 active player contracts and more departures expectedWhat Fridolina Rolfo’s Barcelona exit says about the club’s financial situationManchester United sign Fridolina Rolfo following Barcelona departureMarcus Rashford, Joan Garcia registered by La Liga in time for Barcelona’s first gameNWSL summer window review: Record transfer fee, hidden gems and expansion team building_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Pol Ballus and Melanie Anzidei PRODUCER: Emily Olsen and Tre HesterVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin_______________Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠here⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 hand out some grades. Who will be the winners and losers of the summer transfer window? On Full Time this week, host Tamerra Griffin is joined by special guest Andre Carlisle to break down and debate every NWSL's summer transfer business. Which team will come out on top? PLUS: The summer window wasn't only busy for active NWSL teams. Tamerra is also joined Hallie Guardo and Jackie Contreras to get up to date on 2026 expansion teams Denver Summit and Boson Legacy. Who are each club's first-ever signings? What have we learned about each team's vision for assembly a roster? Who might be the next signing? Articles referenced on the show: Orlando Pride sign Mexico’s Lizbeth Ovalle in world-record transferYup, another women’s soccer transfer recordDenver Summit FC acquires Ally Watt from Orlando Pride, marking expansion team’s first-ever signingWhy Morgan Gautrat has moved to Newcastle: ‘I’ve loved joining places I could help make better’Italy’s Ballon d’Or nominee Sofia Cantore readies for NWSL debut with Washington SpiritKansas City Current acquire Ally Sentnor from Utah Royals: Sources_______________HOST: Tamerra GriffinGUEST: Andre Carlisle, Hallie Guardo, Jackie ContrerasPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.