Full Time: A show about women's soccer

The NWSL trade window is open and the moves are surprising everyone. On this episode of Full Time Focus, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic’s Meg Linehan and Asli Pelit to talk about the flurry of NWSL trade news that broke on Wednesday. The trio breaks down Sam Kerr to Gotham FC and Lilly Reale to Boston Legacy. Then they discuss head coach Alexander Strauss parting ways with Angel City FC, Kennedy Fuller’s departure and Ally Sentnor’s arrival to the Los Angeles Club.
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits, Meg Linehan
GUEST: Asli Pelit
This podcast was produced by The Athletic.
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Referenced on the show:
Sam Kerr set to join Gotham FC after leaving Chelsea
Angel City fires head coach Alex Straus after just a year in charge
Boston Legacy sign 2025 Rookie of the Year Lilly Reale after trade from Gotham FC
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The hype around the FIFA men’s World Cup is at a fever pitch, with the possibility of a surprise winner from an expanded 48-team field hanging in the air. But could next year’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil prove to be even more unpredictable?

Hosts Meg Linehan and Tamerra Griffin are joined by The Athletic’s Melanie Anzidei to look at the countries that already qualified for the 2027 tournament as well those who might be facing off in an intercontinental playoff. They also discuss whether Marta might suspend her retirement to help Brazil lift the trophy at home and why Mexico could be a dark horse contender.

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HOST: Meg Linehan, Tamerra Griffin
GUEST: Melanie Anzidei
This podcast was produced by The Athletic.
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Referenced on the show:
Red-card clash the latest in a fierce USWNT-Brazil rivalry: ‘A team that broke our hearts’
Soccer in Mexico: Increased investment, the most-watched league and Women’s World Cup dreams

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On this episode of Full Time Review, The Athletic’s Meg Linehan sits down with Head of Brand and Integrated Marketing for the NWSL, Andrew LeRay, to discuss the NWSL’s plan to engage fans during the men’s World Cup. The two talk about the league’s bus tour, the upcoming Challenge Cup and bringing in new fans. Then, host Jillian Sakovits and Meg talk about how women’s soccer fans can engage with the tournament.
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits, Meg Linehan
GUEST: Andrew LeRay
This podcast was produced by The Athletic.
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On this episode of Full Time Focus, The Athletic’s Melanie Anzidei sits down with Gotham FC head of soccer operations Yael Averbuch West for a conversation about Gotham’s new training facility. They discuss the details about the training center and how it will help further the ambitions of the club. Then host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic’s Meg Linehan to continue the discussion.
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits, Meg Linehan
GUEST: Yael Averbuch West
This podcast was produced by The Athletic.
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Referenced on the show:
Gotham FC to construct $35 million training facility, a first for the club: ‘This is absolutely huge’
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The second United States-Brazil match had it all: eight red cards, an own goal and the Americans’ first victory in Brazil since 1997.

Host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic’s Meg Linehan to break down the play on the field and the misconduct, including the ejection of Brazil manager Arthur Elias. Then, Meg and Jill look back at the history of the rivalry and look ahead to what it might mean for a potential U.S.-Brazil clash at the 2027 World Cup – and whether legend Marta might actually say goodbye on home turf.
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits, Meg Linehan
This podcast was produced by The Athletic.
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Referenced on the show:
Red-card clash the latest in a fierce USWNT-Brazil rivalry: ‘A team that broke our hearts’
Brazil outraged after red cards in USWNT defeat: ‘The players were disrespected’
Brazil shown 8 red cards in physical 1-0 loss to USWNT
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