Full Time: A show about women's soccer

Full Time: A show about women's soccer

The Athletic

23 episodes

Episodes

Why is there so much head coaching turnover in the NWSL?
Sep 17, 2026 · 46m
This episode of Full Time examines the high rate of head coaching turnover in the NWSL, analyzing data from 2022 to 2026 that reveals an average tenure of just 19 months.
Unpacking Cat Macario's season-ending injury & an open letter to FIFA about the U20 World Cup
Sep 15, 2026 · 41m
Julian Sackovitz, Melanie Ans, and Tamara Griffin discuss Kat Macario’s season-ending knee injury and the NWSL’s inconsistent injury disclosure protocols.
Jenna Nighswonger on why she joined Bay FC & life back in the NWSL
Sep 11, 2026 · 20m
Bay FC defender Jenna Niswanger joins Full Time to discuss her return to the NWSL after 18 months in England’s Women’s Super League.
Making sense of Vlatko Andonovski's exit from the KC Current
Sep 9, 2026 · 41m
Full Time hosts Julie Zovic, Meg Linehan, and Tamara Griffin analyze the Kansas City Current’s abrupt parting of ways with Sporting Director Vlatko…
Inside Alexia Putellas’s WSL debut & Michele Kang’s big-spending with London City Lionesses
Sep 7, 2026 · 41m
Host Jillian Sackovic and producer Theo Hey discuss NWSL highlights, including the Washington Spirit’s historic win at Providence Park and Ashley Sanchez’s record-breaking hat trick.
What Rose Lavelle’s contract extension means for Gotham and the USWNT
Sep 4, 2026 · 33m
Host Theo Lloyd-Hughes and reporter Melanie Ansah discuss Rose Lavelle’s three-year contract extension with Gotham FC, analyzing the club’s strategic…
WSL season preview: Can Manchester City repeat, are Arsenal favorites & will Alexia Putellas steal the show?
Sep 2, 2026 · 45m
Host Julian Sackovitz is joined by Megan Feringa, Tamara Griffin, and Theo Lloyd Hughes to preview the 2026-27 WSL season.
Will Ashley Sanchez get recalled to the USWNT? | Reaction: Seb Hines sacked by the Orlando Pride
Aug 31, 2026 · 38m
The Orlando Pride sacked head coach Seb Hines amid poor form, with assistant Yolanda Thomas named interim.
Janine Sonis: How she came home to Denver and evolved as a player
Aug 28, 2026 · 25m
Jillian Zakovic interviews Denver Summit star Janine Beckie, who discusses her record-breaking debut season, including eight goals as a fullback.
Is Portland reimagining the future of women’s sports?
Aug 26, 2026 · 44m
Hosts Jillian Sackvitz, Tamara Griffin, and Meg Linehan explore Portland’s status as the "epicenter" of women’s sports, focusing on the new joint…
Marie-Louise Eta: Inside the world of the trailblazing German coach
Aug 24, 2026 · 33m
The hosts review NWSL highlights, including Mal Swanson’s standout performance and Rose Lavelle’s injury, before discussing Esther Gonzalez’s move to Saudi Arabia.
Kennedy Fuller & the U.S. U-20 WNT 2026 World Cup roster
Aug 21, 2026 · 27m
Host Jillian Sakovich breaks down the US U-20 World Cup roster with Bay FC’s Kennedy Fuller and analyst Tamara Griffin.
Could we see relocation in the NWSL again?
Aug 19, 2026 · 42m
Full Time explores NWSL relocation, focusing on Racing Louisville’s financial struggles and search for investment.
How Cameroon won WAFCON while Temwa Chawinga captured U.S. audiences
Aug 17, 2026 · 39m
Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 to win their first WAFCON title, while Malawi secured their historic first World Cup berth.
Ashley Sanchez on her incredible 2026 and USWNT ambitions
Aug 14, 2026 · 22m
Ashley Sanchez discusses her breakout NWSL season with the North Carolina Courage, highlighting her 11 goals and recent engagement.
The rise of women’s soccer mini-games
Aug 12, 2026 · 57m
Hosts Jillian Sakovitz, Tamara Griffin, and Meg Linehan explore the rise of viral women’s soccer minigames like Road to 75 and Immaculate Footy.
WAFCON 2026: Semifinals set as Cameroon, Morocco, Algeria and Malawi qualify for 2027 World Cup
Aug 10, 2026 · 32m
Host Jillian Zakovitz, guest Tamara Griffin, and producer Theo Lloyd-Hughes discuss Malawi’s historic WAFCON run and World Cup qualification, alongside Nigeria and Zambia’s exits.
Breaking down the NWSL’s 2027 calendar moves, Ted Lasso & more
Aug 7, 2026 · 29m
Show: Full Time hosts discuss the NWSL mid-season press conference with guests Asli Pellett and Melanie Anziday.
2026 Summer Mailbag
Aug 5, 2026 · 51m
Hosts Tamara, Meg, and Jill tackle listener questions on NWSL topics including Trinity Rodman’s performance, the ethics of sports betting, and the USWNT’s lack of competitive tournaments.
The week that shook Gianni Infantino, FIFA and global soccer
Aug 3, 2026 · 27m
Host Jillian Sackowitz and guests Asla Pellett and Megan Faringa discuss the fallout from FIFA’s scrapped stake sale, which triggered a global…
How the NSL plans to fuel Canadian women’s soccer
Jul 31, 2026 · 27m
This episode explores the Northern Super League’s rapid growth as Canada’s first professional women’s soccer league.
Should the NWSL have an All-Star Game?
Jul 29, 2026 · 40m
Hosts Julian Zachovitz, Meg Linehan, and Tamara Griffin debate whether the NWSL should introduce an All-Star game, drawing comparisons to the WNBA, MLS, and NBA.
2026 NWSL MVP rankings at midseason
Jul 27, 2026 · 27m
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