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Full Time: A show about women's soccer

The Athletic
NWSL
US Women's National Team
Kansas City Current
Women's Soccer
Gotham FC
Washington Spirit
Racing Louisville
Euro 2025
Trinity Rodman
Arsenal
Orlando Pride
Portland Thorns
Emma Hayes
Seattle Reign
Chelsea
UEFA Women's Champions League
National Women's Soccer League
San Diego Wave
NWSL Playoffs
Cat Macario

Full Time is The Athletic’s dedicated podcast for the U.S. women’s national team, the National Women’s Soccer League, and the larger world of international women's soccer. Three times a week, join Meg Linehan, Tamerra Griffin and Jillian Sakovits as they tackle the culture, context, and conversations about the sport here in America and beyond, with help from fellow writers, guests and insiders fro... more

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The NWSL playoffs are officially here. Eight teams are left chasing a Championship title that will be handed out at the final in Washington, D.C., on November 21.

On this episode of Full Time, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic’s Meg Li... more

Gotham FC are your 2026 NWSL Shield champions, after topping the standings on the final day of the regular season. So, how did Gotham clinch a first-ever Shield in team history, and what other drama unfolded as the playoff spots were locked in?

On t... more

29 games down, 1 to go. The longest NWSL regular season ever is reaching its climax, and two teams, Gotham FC and the San Diego Wave, are left duking it out for top spot in the standings and the chance to lift the NWSL Shield.

So, on the show today,... more

On Monday, Alexia Putellas was crowned the best player in the world, as she claimed her third Women’s Ballon d’Or trophy.

But what does the Ballon d’Or really tell us about who the best player in the world is? What is the point of this award? Is it... more

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Recent Guests

Charlotte Harpur
The Athletic journalist who attended the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London
The Athletic
Episode: What does winning the Ballon d’Or really mean?
Yael Averbuch-West
Gotham FC president of soccer operations
Gotham FC
Episode: What does winning the Ballon d’Or really mean?
Asli Pelit
The Athletic reporter covering Portland's 2031 Women's World Cup bid
The Athletic
Episode: Should Chicago & Portland be hosts at the 2031 Women’s World Cup?
Megan Feringa
The Athletic women's soccer writer covering the WSL and England
The Athletic
Episode: What Sarina Wiegman’s new contract means & how to bridge ‘The Gap’ in the WSL
Melanie Anzidei
The Athletic women's soccer writer covering the NWSL
The Athletic
Episode: What Sarina Wiegman’s new contract means & how to bridge ‘The Gap’ in the WSL
Laya Cervejo
Athletic reporter providing Spanish perspective
The Athletic
Episode: What did the USWNT learn from going winless against Spain?
Steph Yang
Analyst guest specializing in women's football
The Athletic
Episode: Did Ted Lasso do women’s soccer justice?
Meghan Klingenberg
Former Portland Thorns player and USWNT member
USWNT / Portland Thorns
Episode: Five years on from a reckoning & how the NWSL players saved the league
Cloe Lacasse
Professional soccer player for Utah Royals and Canadian Women's National Team
Utah Royals, Canada NT
Episode: Cloe Lacasse interview & the most underrated NWSL players in 2026

Hosts

Jillian Sakovits
Host with multiple appearances across Full Time-focused iterations; deep coverage of USWNT/NWSL with analytical rigor
Tamerra Griffin
Co-host providing live analysis and insights, focuses on tactical discussions and player impact
Meg Linehan
Senior journalist and co-host with a focus on reporting and league-wide context

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Used to be a positive force; now it’s not and that’s sad.

    Have been following this show since the beginning, but I have to leave. This used to be a great show with inspiring stories and was a positive voice for women’s. Now it’s turned into so much negativity and hosts that now can’t get past their own egos.

    The last year of podcasts has been increasingly disappointing.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    SeanKD
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fantastic Podcast

    I could listen to Tamerra Griffin talk about anything and getting to hear her insight on my favorite sport? The best. I really look forward to all the ways this podcast has expanded my knowledge about the global game.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elephantae
    United States5 months ago
  • like the athletic itself, they’ve just thrown up their hands rather than covering the NWSL

    Sakovitz specifically is essentially a tiktok personality acting like a reporter but is no more than a bad podcast host. No knowledge. No understanding. Just platitudes and social media taglines. It’s fallen so far and is rendered totally useless as of 2026.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    flangeslammer
    United States6 months ago
  • No Politics!

    Stay out of politics! This league has had a lot of problems with staff and coaches—all with your liberal owners

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    g3423
    United States7 months ago
  • Clickbait

    Given up on this. No idea of NWSL history - just slavishly repping the current favs even tho the league is renowned for its parity.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    rapp55
    United States8 months ago

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Insightful, well-sourced coverage with strong host chemistry.

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#99
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#211
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#217
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#62
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#83
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What does winning the Ballon d’Or really mean?
Q: What does the Ballon d'Or mean to Gotham or the NWSL?
Yael Averbuch-West says nominations provide important worldwide recognition for players and the club, but evaluating talent across different competitions remains difficult. Gotham considers awards alongside its own assessment of players' performances and contributions.
What does winning the Ballon d’Or really mean?
Q: Does a Ballon d'Or really tell us who the best player in the world is, and what is the point of the award?
The panel says the award reflects performance but is also shaped by reputation, club success, brand recognition and the prominence of competitions such as the Champions League. They discuss its Eurocentric tendencies and the need to better evaluate players across leagues and regions.
What Sarina Wiegman’s new contract means & how to bridge ‘The Gap’ in the WSL
Q: What is the gap and why is it such an important talking point?
Feringa describes the gap as the divide between the WSL's top three and other clubs, rooted in many years of investment. She says clubs need time to catch up and should avoid overspending in pursuit of rapid progress.
What Sarina Wiegman’s new contract means & how to bridge ‘The Gap’ in the WSL
Q: Why do you think the timing on this is important, Megan, in terms of getting Wiegman tied up for the future?
Feringa says the extension removes a distracting question ahead of the World Cup, gives players stability and gives the FA time to plan for Wiegman's eventual successor.
Should Chicago & Portland be hosts at the 2031 Women’s World Cup?
Q: Are there other things people need to know about what makes Portland's bid different?
Pelit points to the Bhathal family's support, the potential to bring partners into the bid and Portland's deep history in women's soccer. Its venue capacity and ability to host group-stage games may also fit the tournament's needs.

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Three-times-a-week coverage of women's soccer that blends on-field analysis with behind-the-scenes context, conversation, and guest perspectives. Core topics span the USWNT, NWSL dynamics, and global women's football, with notable attention to roster moves, governance, broadcasting strategies, and fan engagement tools like minigames and novel formats. The show often features high-profile guests from The Athletic and other voices in the sport, and is known for its candid, informed debate and timely take on league developments, player movements, and World Cup prospects. A unique strength is the rapid pivot between hard analytics, club/league business, and human-interest angles, offering listeners both practical insights for pros and broad con... more

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