Best Meg Linehan Podcasts (2025)

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Who should win the 2025 NWSL Awards? 51:32

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How do you measure Most Valuable Player? Who deserves Coach of the Year? What sort of midfielder is worthy of Midfielder of the Year? On this week's Full Time podcast, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan debate the 2025 NWSL Awards and Best XI. The duo unpacks every category, examining the league's shortlisted players, as well as what their own f…

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Did Gotham pull off the biggest NWSL Playoff upset ever? 47:11

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For the first time in NWSL history, a No.8 defeated the top seed in the playoffs. But this wasn't just any top seed. This was a record-breaking Kansas City Current team that hadn't lost at home for 490 days. So, did NJ/NY Gotham FC pull off the biggest upset in NWSL history? On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits is joined by Tamerra Gri…

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What NWSL Playoffs and fashion mean to Mandy Freeman & Kenza Dali 34:52

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The 2025 NWSL Playoffs are here, and they’re bigger than ever. And that means, on this episode of Full Time Focus, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by not one but two special guests preparing to kick off the postseason. First up, Jill talks to NWSL veteran and Gotham FC co-captain Mandy Freeman. How is Gotham preparing for another underdog playoff r…

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Everything you need to know about the 2025 NWSL Playoffs 56:31

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Leaves are falling, soup season is upon us, and the NWSL Playoffs are back! On this week's Full Time podcast, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan break down the entire 2025 NWSL Playoffs, from the strengths and weaknesses of the eight teams left competing for the Championship, to how each quarterfinal is poised, and which teams will advance. Who …

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Racing Louisville ends playoff curse & more drama from NWSL Decision Day 45:38

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On a dramatic Decision Day, Racing Louisville has clinched a spot in the NWSL playoffs for the first time in team history. But how did Bev Yanez's team pull it iff on the final day of the regular season and what does it mean for the players, the coach and the fanbase? On this week's Full Time Review, Tamerra Griffin is joined by Melanie Azidei and …

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Bev Yanez on her coaching journey & Racing Louisville's date with destiny 27:10

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In 2011, after the Women's Professional Soccer league folded, Bev Yanez flew to Japan to hold onto her dreams of being a soccer player. That journey changed her life and set her on the path to being the person she is today. On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits sits down with Yanez for a special feature interview about her journey from …

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Lessons from the USWNT's October window & why the NWSL needs clarity on where it stands 45:00

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The U.S. women's national team's October window has come to an end. But what did we learn from the trio of friendlies against Portugal and New Zealand? On this week's Full Time podcast, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan get into the USWNT's October friendlies, the players that stood out, the importance of giving the young players more minutes, …

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How the youthful USWNT bounced back against Portugal 28:21

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Just three days after their worst performance under head coach Emma Hayes, the U.S. women's national team burst back into life with a rejuvenating 3-1 win over Portugal. What made it all the sweeter was the USA's young stars, like Olivia Moultrie and Jaedyn Shaw, stealing the show in that win. On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits catch…

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What went wrong for the USWNT against Portugal? 25:46

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Did the USWNT just put in its worst performance under head coach Emma Hayes? On this week's Full Time Focus, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Henry Bushnell to unpack the USWNT's 2-1 defeat to Portugal on Thursday night. The duo break down what went wrong for the USWNT, who does the blame should fall on and whether there is any pan…

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First draft: USWNT 2027 World Cup roster 53:07

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For months now, U.S. women's national team head coach Emma Hayes has stated that she wanted to identify her core group for the 2027 World Cup cycle by the October 2025 international window. Well, here we are. On this week's Full Time podcast, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan get out their crystal balls and debate their first drafts of what the…

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Injury fears for Temwa Chawinga & Rose Lavelle magic in New Jersey 35:32

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The NWSL and soccer world held their collective breaths when Temwa Chawinga went down in Saturday's upset defeat of the KC Current by the Houston Dash. What happened in Texas? And, what does it mean for the MVP frontrunner and the Current, by far number one team in the country? On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits and Producer Theo get…

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Trinity Rodman injury latest & how Kay Cossington is building Bay Collective 40:17

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On this week's episode of Full Time Focus, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Meg Linehan to unpack the latest U.S. women's national team roster that dropped this week ahead of three upcoming friendlies. The return of Trinity Rodman to the USWNT is now in doubt after an injury midweek playing for the Washington Spirit. Jillian and Meg get into the …

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Christen Press’s legacy in NWSL, USWNT and beyond 53:25

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One of the most iconic women's soccer players of the 20th century is hanging up her boots. Christen Press has announced she is retiring at the end of the 2025 NWSL season. So, on this week's Full Time podcast, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan dig into Press' career, from Stanford, to Sweden, to the NWSL, to winning two World Cups with the USWN…

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KC Current break more records & is the Orlando Pride out of its slump? 30:12

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Records, they absolutely hate to see the Kansas City Current coming. Another week means more history made at CPKC Stadium as the number one team in the NWSL continues to set itself apart. On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Tamerra Griffin to analyze the Current's latest marquee performance against Gotham; …

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Avery Patterson talks the Houston Dash's growth and USWNT gratitude 26:54

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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 …

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Why is NWSL attendance down? 50:47

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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 a…

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The WSL's 'Big Four' gets complicated & the Women's Champions League returns 26:01

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Riley Jackson: Teenage NWSL starter, budding journalist with a USWNT future 31:04

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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 int…

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How do we fix women's soccer awards? 56:26

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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…

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How Gotham is using Rose Lavelle and Jaedyn Shaw to go up a gear 16:33

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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 s…

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What it’s like on a road trip with Bay FC 30:53

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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, …

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Inside the KC Current's dominance 1:11:34

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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,…

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Remembering Matt Beard & the KC Current lifts first major trophy 35:42

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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 …

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Commissioner Jess Berman talks NWSL salary cap and expansion, plus Full Time's Ballon d'Or predictions 31:22

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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 …

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Exploring Hispanic culture and identity with Rocky Rodriguez, Aisha Solorzano & Reyna Reyes 50:41

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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 …

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The NWSL's quick response to abandon match after Savannah DeMelo collapses 32:29

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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 Th…

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Lucy Bronze shares untold stories from England's winning run: My Euros In My Words 58:45

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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 Lioness…

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Gabby Carle on the Washington Spirit's special bond & defending Temwa Chawinga 20:18

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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…

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What the Jaedyn Shaw transfer means for Gotham FC and the NWSL 53:55

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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…

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Alex Morgan: Behind the pink headband and business acumen 24:52

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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 o…

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Alyssa Thompson lands at Chelsea 21:20

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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,…

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WSL season preview: Can anyone catch Chelsea? 38:02

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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 Gri…

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Why Barcelona will start the season with only 17 players 33:45

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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 …

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Grading every NWSL team's summer transfer window 56:26

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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 …

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What Bay FC's record crowd means for the NWSL & Kylie Kelce talks women's sports role models 38:16

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On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Tamerra Griffin fresh from Bay FC's match against the Washington Spirit at Oracle Park that set a new U.S. women's sports league attendance record. The unpack the atmosphere in San Francisco, what the landmark moment means for the both the team and the NWSL, and what come…

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Inside the Kansas City weather delay and the NWSL's threats over extreme heat procedure 32:44

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It's a packed edition of Full Time Focus this week. Host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Tamerra Griffin to talk about The Athletic's reporting on the news that NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman threatened to find the Kansas City Current for the way the team handled last week's nationally broadcast match against the Orlando Pride that was delayed over…

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Crowning the best in the region: Concacaf W Champions Cup explained 41:36

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On Full Time this week, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Tamerra Griffin and Melanie Anzidei to unpack the Concacaf W Champions Cup, the North and Central American and Caribbean women's club soccer tournament returns for its second edition this week. To learn more about why the tournament was created and how it intends to evolve, the podcast also…

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What did the NWSL learn from the extreme heat in Kansas City? 26:26

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It was meant to be a marquee matchup on national television that pitted the NWSL's two best team's against each other. Instead, the KC Current vs. the Orlando Pride was delayed over three hours due to extreme heat and the league's safety measures and planning have come under scrutiny once again. On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits is …

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Elizabeth Ball on the KC Current's mindset, community and coffee 21:26

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On this week's Full Time Focus, Jillian Sakovits is joined by Elizabeth Ball to talk about life at the top of the NWSL standings with the Kansas City Current. The experienced defender is one of the longest tenured players at the Current. On the show, she shares what it has been like to see the team rise over the past half decade. Ball calls into th…

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Getting to know Alex Straus and his evolution of Angel City FC 40:51

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Being head coach of Angel City FC might just be one of the biggest jobs in soccer. How do you take one of the most well established and highest-performing brands off the pitch and turn them into a winner on the pitch? Well, this week on Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan are joined by ACFC head coach Alex Straus to go inside his vision for …

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How the Portland Thorns won NWSL Rivalry Weekend 25:09

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The NWSL's first official Rivalry Weekend is in the books. It was a mixed bag until the Portland Thorns took the roof with a 4-2 win over the Seattle Reign, cementing the Cascadia Clash as the must-watch rivalry in the league. On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits is joined by Tamerra Griffin to break down that record-breaking rivalry w…

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Making sense of Sean Nahas being fired for a 'multitude of factors' 24:37

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On this week's Full Time Focus, Meg Linehan and Producer Theo discuss the abrupt firing of Sean Nahas as the head coach of the North Carolina Courage, and the combative press conference with the club's sporting director Ceri Bowley that followed. What do we know at this time about the firing? And, why is it unclear what happened? Meg and Theo also …

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What makes an NWSL rivalry? 49:56

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On Full Time this week we're talking about NWSL rivalries. Over the last 12 years, we've seen some true, real rivalries, but we've also seen some that raise a few eyebrows. So, how do rivalries happen? Who are they for? Why are they important to the NWSL? And, what are the key ingredients to sustaining them? For this discussion, hosts Tamerra Griff…

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Marta's Copa America Femenina legacy & what Trinity Rodman's NWSL return means 38:21

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Fresh from the weekend, it's Full Time Review -- Producer Theo is joined by Tamerra Griffin and Melanie Anzidei to break down the incredible Copa America Femenina final between Brazil and Colombia that saw Marta further etch her name into the history books with a legacy-defining display. How close was Colombia to a first-ever title? What does a nin…

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Angharad James-Turner talks Wales' emotional Euros & Seattle Reign's resurgence 30:03

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On this week's Full Time Focus, Seattle Reign midfielder Angharad James-Turner joins the show to talk to Asli Pelit her summer captaining Wales at its first-ever major tournament, Women's Euro 2025. Then attentions turn to the return of the NWSL. This week, James-Turner signed a new two-year contract extension with Seattle, and the 31-year-old expl…

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England's Euro parade & biggest talking points ahead of the NWSL's return 46:26

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It's time to say goodbye to the ‘summer of soccer’ because what’s that on the horizon? Yes, the return of the NWSL. On this week's Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan have their feelings heard on the finals of Women's Euro 2025 and Women's Africa Cup of Nations, as well as hear from Charlotte Harpur who was amongst all the fun outside Buckin…

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How England overcame Spain to win Women's Euro 2025 30:12

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England held their nerve again. England fought to the bitter end again. England are European champions yet again. The final episode of Full Time Euros takes you inside England's penalty shootout win over Spain in the Women's Euro 2025 final win in Basel, Switzerland, with host Jillian Sakovits and the Athletic’s Laia Cervello, Michael Cox, and Char…

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Everything you need to know about the Women's Euro 2025 final 17:55

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It all comes down to this. The final of Women’s Euro 2025 is here, and England will meet Spain at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland, on Sunday. Host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic’s Laia Cervello and Charlotte Harpur to break down everything you need to know about the Women’s Euro 2025 final. The trio trace England and Spain’s respec…

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Is Copa America Femenina evolving or stagnating? 56:19

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The start of Copa America Femenina 2025 has been marred by a protest by the Uruguay players over investment, and complaints from Brazil regarding facilities and marketing. So, as the women's soccer world celebrates an incredible month of international soccer, is CONMEBOL's continental championship evolving or stagnating? On this week's Full Time, T…

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What will be the legacy of Euro 2025 for Switzerland? 35:54

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On Friday, July 18, 25,000 Swiss fans marched through the nations capital on the way to Stadium Wankdorf to see their country play in its first-ever Euros quarterfinal against Spain. While that match ended in defeat, and the Women's Euro 2025 host's tournament came to an end in Bern, the scenes and passion epitomized the women's soccer awakening th…