Today on the show, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic’s Meg Linehan and Tamerra Griffin to dive into one of the biggest questions surrounding the NWSL. The trio discusses if the league should be responsible for developing young players for the USWNT, how head coach Emma Hayes factors into players’ decisions to go abroad and how the league has helped international players grow their game.

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits, Meg Linehan andTamerra Griffin

This podcast was produced by The Athletic.

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The NWSL is back with the Challenge Cup kicking off the second half of the season. Today on the show, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic’s Asli Pelit to recap Gotham FC’s Challenge Cup win, discuss Sam Kerr’s transfer to the New Jersey-based side and explain the league’s new footwear framework.

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUESTS: Asli Pelit

This podcast was produced by The Athletic.

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Referenced on the show:

Gotham FC announces Sam Kerr signing on deal to 2030

NWSL returns with the Challenge Cup, but the question remains: What is its purpose?

Gotham FC captures NWSL Challenge Cup in Ohio’s first pro women’s soccer match

NWSL launches new footwear framework, limiting brands to those who sign deals with league

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The 2026 men's FIFA World Cup is in full swing.

At the heart of the English-language coverage in the U.S. is the brilliant Rebecca Lowe, host of FOX’s World Cup studio coverage. Today on the show, The Athletic’s Adam Crafton sits down with Lowe to talk about hosting this historic World Cup, how she fell in love with the beautiful game and if she will be part of the 2027 Women's World Cup.

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUEST: Adam Crafton, Rebecca Lowe

This podcast was produced by The Athletic.

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Referenced on the show:

Fox host Rebecca Lowe: Anchoring America’s World Cup coverage is ‘the pinnacle of my life’

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The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup officially kicks off in one year and we could not be more excited. Today on the show, host Jillian Sakotvits is joined by The Athletic’s Meg Linehan, Melanie Anzidei, Tamerra Griffin to dig into the biggest questions surrounding head coach Emma Hayes and the USWNT. Then Tamerra gives out her current national team power rankings.

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUEST: Meg Linehan, Melanie Anzidei, Tamerra Griffin

This podcast was produced by The Athletic.

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Referenced on the show:

The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup is a year away: Key questions for the USWNT

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Venezuela has never qualified for a senior men’s or Women’s World Cup, but after some magic on June 9, the women’s team is one step away.

The Vinotinto qualified for the inter-confederation playoffs after drawing Uruguay 1-1 in the final matchday of the CONMEBOL Women’s Nations League thanks to an equalizing goal from captain Deyna Castellanos.

On this episode of Full Time, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Castellanos to talk about her journey to the Portland Thorns from Florida State, the girls’ soccer tournament hosted by her foundation and getting one step closer to World Cup glory.

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUESTS: Deyna Castellanos

This podcast was produced by The Athletic.

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Referenced on the show:

Which countries have qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup?

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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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