Full Time: A show about women's soccer

The Utah Royals have been one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 NWSL season, and defender Janni Thomsen has been in the middle of it all.

Thomsen joins host Jillian Sakovits for a conversation looking back at growing up in a small Danish town and playing on boys’ youth teams despite ridicule from other families. They also discuss how Thomsen found her way to Utah in 2025 after her partner, Norwegian international Elise Thorsnes, played there several years earlier, as well as how the Scandinavian couple is preparing to welcome their first child. Then, Jillian breaks down what to expect from the UEFA Women’s Champions League final between FC Barcelona and OL Lyonnes on Saturday.
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Janni Thomsen
This podcast was produced by The Athletic.
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Referenced on the show:
Is Barcelona versus OL Lyonnes the UEFA Women’s Champions League’s greatest rivalry?
Utah Royals are on a seven-match unbeaten streak. Are they the NWSL’s new protagonists?
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With a third of the NWSL season gone, which teams need to hit the reset (or panic) button heading into a crucial summer?

On this episode of Full Time, host Jillian Sakovits is joined The Athletic’s Tamerra Griffin to talk about the NWSL teams towards the bottom of the table, specifically Bay FC, Seattle Reign, Angel City, Houston Dash, Racing Louisville and the Chicago Stars. Giving out a ranking on the scale of “cause for concern” to “you're in danger”, the duo explores what’s going right and wrong for each team. They also praise Boston Legacy, who is on a five-match unbeaten streak.

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Tamerra Griffin
This podcast was produced by The Athletic.
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It was a weekend marked by returns in the NWSL and farewells in the WSL.

Host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic’s Asli Pelit to discuss Mallory Swanson’s first appearance for the Chicago Stars since becoming a new mom and Temwa Chawinga’s continued scoring binge for the Kansas City Current. They also break down the Utah Royals’ eight-match unbeaten streak and what might explain their success. Then, The Athletic’s Cerys Jones joins Jillian to look back at the final matchday for the WSL. They review Sam Kerr’s record-tying goal for Chelsea, whether Khadija “Bunny” Shaw might still find a home at Manchester City and what’s next for Manchester United after finishing fourth in the league table.
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Asli Pelit, Cerys Jones
This podcast was produced by The Athletic.
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Referenced on the show:
Mallory Swanson makes long-awaited return to Chicago Stars after 554 days away
Man United have been close to the top for so long. Is their current approach enough to change that?
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Is Gotham FC headed to the city of bright lights?

On this episode of Full Time Focus, host Jillian Sakovits sits down with The Athletic's Melanie Anzidei for a conversation about the reports that 2025 NWSL champions could move into New York City FC's Etihad Park in Queens. The duo chats about what this move could mean for Gotham's aspirations to break into the New York market, what the new stadium looks like and why this is overall a good move if it happens. The pair close the conversation with a discussion about potential changes to the High Impact Player rule in NWSL.

Plus, Washington Spirit head coach Adrián González joins the show to talk about his team's current unbeaten run, the return of Andi Sullivan and, of course, Jose the lucky coyote.
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Tamerra Griffin, Melanie Anzidei, Adrián González
This podcast was produced by The Athletic.
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Referenced on the show:
Washington Spirit cruise beyond Kansas City Current to maintain José the Coyote’s lucky streak
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What is the link between Beth Mead, Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw and Sam Kerr's transfers?

Host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic’s Tamerra Griffin and Melanie Anzidei to discuss the art of a "fine wine" transfer, players who have proven themselves successful and still have time left in their careers to be leaders on any team. The trio breaks down the latest on Kerr's future with Chelsea, Shaw's impact and movement this summer and Mead's recent announcement that she will leave Arsenal this summer.
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Tamerra Griffin, Melanie Anzidei
This podcast was produced by The Athletic.
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Referenced on the show:
Chelsea make Khadija Shaw £1m-per-year contract offer, Manchester City stay remains striker preference
Chelsea Women don’t just need a striker. They need to resurrect their winning culture
Arsenal confirm Beth Mead will leave club as a free agent this summer
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