Full Time: A show about women's soccer

The winter transfer window closed in Europe shut this week, but who won the window? And, does it really matter? Why do we obsess so much over transfers and transfer windows? Do they matter?

On this episode of Full Time, hosts Jillian Sakovits and Tamerra Griffin are joined by The Athletic’s Melanie Anzidei to analyze the top transfers from the January transfer window. Who will have the biggest impact in 2026? Who is not getting enough people talking? What was the most surprising transfer?

After that, the pod looks ahead to the summer transfer window and the many superstar players who have a contract that expires in 2026. Which players could be heading to the NWSL? Which U.S. women’s national team players need to make a move to solidify their chances of making the roster for the 2027 World Cup?
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HOSTS: Jillian Sakovits, Tamerra Griffin
GUEST: Melanie Anzidei
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Referenced on the show:
Who won the WSL transfer deadline day? A better question: Does it matter?
To celebrate ex-USWNT Crystal Dunn’s career is to also acknowledge how others failed her
Triple Espresso returns: Trinity Rodman, Sophia Wilson, Mal Swanson reunite ahead of NWSL comebacks
What we’re hearing in women’s football: Latest on Catarina Macario, Katie McCabe, Alexia Putellas, and more
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Arsenal are the inaugural winners of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, after defeating Corinthians 3-2 after extra time on Sunday. But does being crowned world inter-continental champions mean anything for the Gunners and their place in global women’s soccer?

On this episode of Full Time, Producer Theo is joined by The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur and Megan Feringa, to analyze the 2026 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, where it succeeded and where it failed after a dramatic finale.

After that, the trio digs into another memorable weekend in the English Women’s Super League, where Manchester City thrashed Chelsea 5-1, firming up their grip on the title. What makes the City team so special? Can anyone stop them? Is Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor’s future in doubt? And, how will Arsenal and City match up when they meet next weekend?
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HOST: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
GUESTS: Charlotte Harpur, Megan Feringa
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Referenced on the show:
The Champions Cup is here to stay, but FIFA must learn lessons from London teething trouble
Arsenal beat Corinthians to win inaugural Women’s Champions Cup and $2.3m in prize money
Corinthians stun Gotham 1-0, will meet Arsenal in FIFA Women’s Champions Cup final
This Manchester City side is a beast – Chelsea were just its latest prey
Sonia Bompastor ‘happy’ to leave Chelsea ‘if people think I’m not the right person’
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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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