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The Trinity Rodman contract saga is over. After two months of drama, the U.S. women’s national team forward is staying with the Washington Spirit, signing a new three-year contract to stay with the team through 2028.

So, what does this record-breaking contract mean for the payer, the National Women's Soccer League and global women's soccer?

On this episode of Full Time, host Jillian Sakovits and Theo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by the co-host of the Hey Spirits podcast and contributor to The District Press to break down Rodman's new contract and what it all means. Was it a surprise to see such a high salary figure quoted by Rodman's agent? Is this a win for the NWSL? How will the global women's soccer market react? What can we expect from Rodman on the pitch in 2026?
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HOSTS: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Annie Elliot
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Referenced on the show:
Trinity Rodman, Washington Spirit agree on record three-year deal to keep USWNT star in NWSL
Trinity Rodman’s new Spirit deal and what it means
Why the Women’s League Cup will exclude Champions League clubs from next season
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After a record-breaking season, the Kansas City Current made a shock head coaching switch and in came Chris Armas for his first-ever job in professional women's soccer. So, who is this U.S. men's national team Hall of Famer turned MLS coach who has scored one of the biggest club jobs in the women's game?

On this episode of Full Time, host Jilian Sakovits sits down for a personal one-on-one interview with Armas to discuss his journey to Kansas City and the NWSL. How does he view himself as an elite coach with a lot to learn about the league and his players? Why did he take the position? Is he aware of his position as an "outsider"? How will Armas and former head coach turned global sporting director Vlatko Andonovski collaborate?

After that, it's time to go from one 2025 NWSL trophy winner to another. Theo Lloyd-Hughes caught up with Gotham FC head coach Juan Carlos Amoros from the team's preseason camp in Spain. After a brief 41-day offseason, the reigning NWSL Champions are back together and preparing for the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup and what could be 42 games in 10 months in 2026.
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HOSTS: Jillian Sakovits, Theo Lloyd-Hughes
GUESTS: Chris Armas, Juan Carlos Amoros
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Referenced on the show:
KC Current coach says timing of NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga’s return ‘still unclear’
Former USMNT midfielder Chris Armas named Kansas City Current head coach
NWSL releases 2026 schedule: Challenge Cup changes, Rivalry Week and men’s World Cup impact
Is Gotham a dynasty now?
Gotham FC get NWSL Championship celebrations right second time around
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Manchester City are six points clear at the top of the English Women's Super League table, but they're not stopping there. What does the blockbuster arrival of U.S. women's national team midfielder Sam Coffey, for $875k from the Portland Thorns, mean for City's title aspirations and the rest of the WSL?

On this episode of Full Time, Producer Theo is joined by The Athletic's Megan Feringa and Charlotte Harpur to get into all the biggest stories from the WSL as the second half of the season gets underway. Is the title race down to two contenders? Why has Chelsea fallen behind? What's going on with Arsenal and their decision to renew the contract of head coach Renee Slegers? How bold is the investment in Manchester United this January? What has been key to the renaissance at Spurs?
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HOST: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
GUESTS: Megan Feringa, Charlotte Harpur
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Referenced on the show:
What we’re hearing in women’s football: Latest on Cat Macario, Katie McCabe, Alexia Putellas, and more
Manchester City sign USWNT’s Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns for $875k
The WSL’s top-four battle has been split in two
Arsenal leading race for Georgia Stanway as midfielder confirms Bayern Munich summer exit
Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers signs new long-term contract
Manchester United Women sign Hanna Lundkvist, Lea Schuller on deals to 2029
Chelsea’s attack is key in the Champions League. Will the handbrake be released?
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NWSL expansion team Denver Summit got its hometown star, announcing this week that U.S. captain Lindsey Heaps is headed home this summer. So why did Heaps make the move to swap Champions League to the Centennial State?

On this episode of Full Time, The Athletic's Melanie Anzidei sat down with Heaps to go inside the big signing and why the 31-year-old was sold on the Summit and the opportunity to launch women's soccer in her home state. How will the move affect Heaps's USWNT ambitions? What has changed in the NWSL since Heaps left the Portland Thorns in 2022?

PLUS: After that, The Athletic's Tamerra Griffin is joined by Angel City sporting director Mark Parsons for an in-depth look inside the Los Angeles club's offseason business, headlined by the statement transfer of USWNT defender Emily Sams from Orlando Pride for $650,000.
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HOSTS: Theo Lloyd-Hughes, Melanie Anzidei, Tamerra Griffin
GUESTS: Lindsey Heaps, Mark Parsons
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Referenced on the show:
USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps to join Denver in June: ‘Everything seems right to come home’
Angel City acquires USWNT defender Emily Sams in trade with Orlando for $650,000
USWNT star Lindsey Heaps is coming home. Plus: Trinity Rodman returns to U.S. squad
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Emma Hayes has announced her first U.S. women's national team roster of 2026 and it looks a bit different from normal. So, what's the method behind this experimental January camp?

On this episode of Full Time, Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Melanie Anzidei to break down the USWNT's January roster and dive into what we learned from Hayes's press conference on Thursday. What young players need to step up? Why is this window different for Trinity Rodman? What next for the absent Sam Coffey?

PLUS: After that, Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce joins the show to talk about her debut season playing in the UEFA Women's Champions League, the return of the English Women's Super League from its winter break this upcoming weekend and her scientific approach to life and improving as a soccer player. Tullis-Joyce is one of several European-based USWNT players unable to join the January window, so she also opens up about how she stays in contact with Hayes and her teammates when she can't report to camp.
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Melanie Anzidei, Phallon Tullis-Joyce
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Referenced on the show:
Trinity Rodman returns to USWNT roster for January camp, four first-time call-ups included
Manchester City in advanced talks to sign USWNT’s Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns
Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers signs new long-term contract
Former USMNT midfielder Chris Armas named Kansas City Current head coach
NWSL adds rule allowing stars to be paid $1m above cap despite players’ union opposition
NWSL can’t keep Trinity Rodman and its current salary cap. It’s up to the league to choose
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