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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 6h ago

    How will stadium drama affect NWSL playoffs? Plus: Andi Sullivan & Vanessa DiBernado interviews

    And then there were four. This week, the NWSL playoffs are rolling into the semifinals. Gotham FC have been bounced from their usual home, Sports Illustrated Stadium, over an unsafe pitch, while, thanks to Michele Kang, the Washington Spirit have managed to secure their home fortress of Audi Field despite a booking clash. So how will the stadium drama affect the NWSL playoff semifinals? On this episode of Full Time, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic’s Meg Linehan and Tamerra Griffin to analyze both matchups: The Spirit vs. the Utah Royals and Gotham vs. the KC Current. PLUS: Tamerra sits down with Spirit leader Andi Sullivan to learn more about the special fanbase and joy of playing at Audi Field, as well as the keys to beating Utah. Then, Jill has an interview with Current veteran Vanessa DiBernado to unpack a season of growth in Kansas City and how they can get revenge on Gotham. _______________ HOST: Jillian Sakovits PANEL: Meg Linehan, Tamerra Griffin GUESTS: Andi Sullivan, Vanessa DiBernado PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes _______________ Referenced on the show: Inside the NWSL venue saga: Spirit land Audi Field, Gotham move to 5K-seat Icahn Stadium Trinity Rodman’s best season yet has Spirit in NWSL semifinals: ‘A nightmare for everybody else’ Gotham FC survives Seattle Reign, rough field conditions to reach NWSL semis 2026 NWSL Awards Predictions Podcast _______________ Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Subscribe to our YouTube channel: here Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Nov 5

    Guide to the 2026 NWSL Playoffs with Sveindis Jonsdottir & Paige Cronin

    The NWSL playoffs are officially here. Eight teams are left chasing a Championship title that will be handed out at the final in Washington, D.C., on November 21. On this episode of Full Time, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic’s Meg Linehan and Tamerra Griffin to dive into the bracket, the biggest stories of the postseason, and break down all four quarterfinals matchups ahead of the weekend’s action. PLUS: Tamerra sits down with star striker of the red-hot Angel City FC, Sveindis Jane Jonsdottir, to get the latest on what the mood is like in Los Angeles, the power of momentum, and the secret to their extraordinary second half of the season. Then, ahead of the team’s historic first-ever playoff game, Utah Royals captain Paige Cronin stops by to talk to Meg about her leadership style, the mentality of an underdog, and the team’s journey from rejoining the league in 2024 to now. _______________ HOST: Jillian Sakovits PANEL: Meg Linehan, Tamerra Griffin PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes _______________ Referenced on the show: NWSL’s early kickoff times for the quarterfinals harm the game: ‘It’s getting old’ The business of winning: Owners from the 8 NWSL playoff teams share their keys to success Gotham makes history with first NWSL Shield, but its sights are already set on more _______________ Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Subscribe to our YouTube channel: here Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Nov 2

    How Gotham won the Shield & 2026 NWSL Awards picks

    Gotham FC are your 2026 NWSL Shield champions, after topping the standings on the final day of the regular season. So, how did Gotham clinch a first-ever Shield in team history, and what other drama unfolded as the playoff spots were locked in? On this episode of Full Time, moments after the final whistle on Decision Day, the podcast breaks down Gotham’s historic win, San Diego Wave’s second-place finish, and the Seattle Reign squeaking into the eighth and final playoff spot. PLUS: With the NWSL regular season complete and ballots due this week, The Athletic’s Meg Linehan and Tamerra Griffin give their picks on who should take home the 2026 NWSL Awards. Can Ashley Sanchez still be MVP even though the NC Courage missed the playoffs? Why does Coach of the Year feel wide open? And, as wild as it sounds, should Defender of the Year be about defending? _______________ HOST: Theo Lloyd-Hughes PANEL: Meg Linehan, Tamerra Griffin PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes _______________ Referenced on the show: NWSL Decision Day 2026 recap: Gotham FC wins first Shield; Spirit, Wave and Current lock home games NWSL original Jess Fishlock takes the spotlight after a career of doing quiet work for Seattle How ESPN is capitalizing on the NWSL’s biggest Decision Day yet _______________ Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Subscribe to our YouTube channel: here Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Oct 22

    Should Chicago & Portland be hosts at the 2031 Women’s World Cup?

    This week, reports from The Athletic learned that the cities of Chicago and Portland are returning to the table to place bids to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup, which is expected to be hosted in the United States, Mexico, Jamaica, and Costa Rica. So, on this episode of Full Time, Theo Lloyd-Hughes, Tamerra Griffin, and Meg Linehan debate the case for those two cities to host. What makes a good host city? And what lessons will FIFA and U.S. Soccer have learned from the 2026 men’s World Cup when it comes to making their picks for the women’s edition in five years? PLUS: The Athletic’s Asli Pelit joins the show to give more details on Portland’s bid. While the pod also discusses the viral video from Angel City FC that riled up the Denver Summit after last weekend’s match in the NWSL, and who is the favorite to win the 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or next Monday? _______________ HOST: Theo Lloyd-Hughes PANEL: Meg Linehan, Tamerra Griffin PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes _______________ Referenced on the show: Portland wants to host 2031 Women’s World Cup games. The Bhathal family is helping lead the charge Chicago want to host the Women’s World Cup after saying ‘no’ to men’s tournament _______________ Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Subscribe to our YouTube channel: here Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Oct 20

    What Sarina Wiegman’s new contract means & how to bridge ‘The Gap’ in the WSL

    On Monday, the England women’s national team announced that head coach Sarina Wiegman had signed a two-year contract extension, through the end of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2029 tournament. So, what does Wiegman’s contract extension mean for Wiegman, the Lionesses, and the rest of global women’s soccer? On this episode of Full Time, Theo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by The Athletic’s Megan Feringa to unpack Wiegman’s new contract extension as well as all the latest from the English Women’s Super League, including how the teams lower in the table can bridge ‘The Gap’ on those at the top, whether Manchester City will ever lose again, and the latest on Arsenal’s crisis that continues to embroil head coach Renee Slegers. PLUS: Melanie Anzidei discusses what we learned from the NWSL weekend and gives her predictions on how the top eight places in the league will shake out. Were the San Diego Wave the real winners of the weekend? What happens to Ashley Sanchez’s MVP campaign if the North Carolina Courage miss out on the playoffs? _______________ HOST: Theo Lloyd-Hughes PANEL: Megan Feringa, Melanie Anzidei PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes _______________ Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Subscribe to our YouTube channel: here Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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