Full Time: A show about women's soccer

On Thursday, we saw one of the greatest U.S. women’s national team players of all time hang up their cleats. At age 33, Crystal Dunn has decided to retire from professional soccer.

So, on this episode of Full Time, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic’s Tamerra Griffin and Melanie Anzidei, as well as Claire Watkins from Just Women’s Sports, to unpack what Dunn’s legacy will be now that she is retiring. What trail did she blaze as a Black player on the USWNT? How did she carve out a unique team-first leadership style? Was she the greatest NWSL player ever? The podcast gets into all that, as well as how Emma Hayes and the next generation will have to try and evolve to fill her spot.

PLUS: Producer Theo was in London to catch SC Corinthians Paulista stun NJ/NY Gotham FC in the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup. Sports Illustrated contributor and Gotham beat writer Jenna Tonelli hopped on the show to discuss what the defeat means for the NWSL.
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Melanie Anzidei, Tamerra Griffin, Claire Watkins, Jenna Tonelli
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Referenced on the show:
USWNT star Crystal Dunn announces retirement from soccer aged 33
USWNT’s Trinity Rodman scores goal in first game as captain
Corinthians stun Gotham 1-0, will meet Arsenal in FIFA Women’s Champions Cup final
FIFA Women’s Champions Cup: Who’s competing, where – and what is it?
Emma Hayes’ experimental window is over. Now the USWNT sets its sights on the World Cup
USWNT’s Emma Hayes on the fatal Minnesota shooting: ‘It’s upsetting on so many levels’
Ayo Oke ready to impress Emma Hayes after surprise USWNT call-up: ‘I thought I was dreaming’
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In the first of two January friendlies – the least-capped U.S women’s national team starting XI in 25 years thrashed Paraguay 6-0 at Dignity Health Sports Park.

On this episode of Full Time, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Melanie Anzidei to break down what we learned from that friendly and Trinity Rodman’s first time walking out as captain of the USWNT.

After that, Ayo Oke, who is out with the USWNT in California, joins the show to talk about her surprise inclusion in the January camp, what it means to be following her dreams on the national team, and why she left Pachuca for Denver Summit.

Then, to close out the show, Producer Theo caught up with The Athletic’s Cerys Jones and Megan Feringa to analyze an enthralling weekend of action at both ends of the table in the English Women’s Super League.
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HOSTS: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Ayo Oke, Melanie Anzidei, Cerys Jones, Megan Feringa
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Referenced on the show:
USWNT’s Trinity Rodman scores goal in first game as captain
Trinity Rodman could have left the NWSL. The Spirit community made it impossible to leave
Inside Trinity Rodman’s record new deal and what happens next with the High Impact Player rule
Being in WSL is a privilege not a right – relegation risk should be taken seriously
Beth Mead still has huge value to Arsenal, despite questions over her future
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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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