With 2025 NWSL free agents officially being able to negotiate with new clubs as of September 1st, it was a good time for the Full Time podcast to do a deep dive on the players set to hit the market. Whether you're a general manager in training or a first-time free agency enjoyer, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan break down all the key concepts, and things you need to know. Then, the duo takes a look back at the first two years of NWSL free agency and what might look different in 2025. Tamerra and Meg also threw out some of the marquee names fans need to be watching and then were joined on the show by The Athletic's Jeff Rueter who offered up some of his data analysis to highlight some of the secret superstars that are ready to make a splash in 2025 free agency. All that, plus the latest talking points on the Ballon D'or nominations, a wild record-breaking weekend in the NWSL, and the podcast's favorite transfers of the league's summer window that just closed last week. _______________ HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan GUEST: Jeff Rueter PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen _______________ Articles mentioned on the podcast: NWSL free agency watchlist: Standouts who could capitalize on career-best seasons Midge Purce and Sophie Schmidt are free agents – here’s what that means _______________ Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, a trio of top European clubs toured the United States. But why? Meg Linehan and Steph Yang unpack why Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea's women's teams are making sure to have pre-season friendlies across the Atlantic, and what the trend might be a sign of bigger things to come. What can we learn from analyzing both the on-pitch and off-pitch strategy? Should we be talking more about player load and fixture congestion? Is the NWSL a threat or an inspiration to the WSL's commercial targets? Having been in Washington D.C. to cover Arsenal and Chelsea's co-tour, Steph expands on what she learned from spending time with the WSL coaches. She also shares some of the details of cross-club business growth from her sit down with Washington Spirit owner Michelle Kang. One of The Athletic's Arsenal writers, Are de Roché then joined the podcast to compare and contrast previous U.S. tours involving the Gunners' men's team. In addition to all that, there's also time to talk about the Abby Dahlkemper trade, Megan Rapinoe's jersey retirement, and so much more NWSL action. _______________ HOST: Meg Linehan GUEST: Steph Yang, Art de Roché PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen _______________ Articles mentioned on the podcast: Michele Kang’s global investment in women’s soccer on display with Arsenal, Chelsea friendlies NWSLPA announces initial list of players eligible for league’s first free agency under new CBA ________________ Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang host a special episode of the Full Time podcast that previews the entire 2024 Paris Olympics soccer tournament. With the help of three additional experts, from The Athletic's soccer desk, the crew breaks down everything you need to know about Groups A, B, and C. From who the standout players might be, to the expected tournament favorites and unfortunate potential flops. With insightful analysis, the podcast wonders whether the USWNT can make it to the podium under new head coach Emma Hayes? Will anyone (but themselves) stop Spain? And, is this finally the moment where France, as hosts, truly captures the imagination of the country? Don't miss out on the perfect way to prepare for the action, which gets underway on July 25. 12 teams. Three medals. But only one can take home Olympic gold. _______________ HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Steph Yang GUESTS: Jessy Parker-Humphries, Meg Linehan, Laia Cervello Herrero PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen ________________ Articles mentioned on the show: USWNT heads to Olympics lacking goals scored: ‘If we went into Zambia perfect, I’d be worried’ Canada bids farewell to Christine Sinclair during 1-0 win over Australia Christine Sinclair’s imperfect World Cup sendoff and the end of an era ________________ Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s USA vs. Canada in the semifinals, what Meg has decided to call the Battle of the Bagels but also serves as a perfect rematch of the epic 2012 Olympic semifinal between the two teams. Preeminent Canadian Shireen Ahmed joins the pod to determine the stress levels on both sides of this semifinal ahead of Monday’s game. For all our Olympic women’s soccer coverage at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/tag/tokyo-2020-womens-soccer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four teams have moved on in the Olympics, with the USWNT, Canada, Australia and Sweden all now looking to bring home some medals. Steph Yang is back, and we discuss all four quarterfinals, how watching overlapping knockout rounds destroyed us, Alyssa Naeher stepping up for the USWNT and also discuss today’s update in the USWNT players’ appeal for equal pay, with the players of the USMNT throwing their support behind them for not just equal pay, but more pay. For all our Olympic women’s soccer coverage at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/tag/tokyo-2020-womens-soccer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big news, which means a bonus pod! Founder and CEO of Title Nine, Missy Park, joins the show to discuss her company’s one million dollar contribution to the USWNT Players’ Association to help close gap for equal pay, plus discusses how watching LFG played a role in this contribution, the Kick In For Equal Pay fund, and how this isn’t an ad for Title Nine, but woven into the company’s DNA in how they support women. For more on the Kick In For Equal Pay fund: www.KickInForEqualPay.com Follow Title Nine on Twitter: https://twitter.com/titlenine Follow the USWNT Players Association on Twitter: https://twitter.com/USWNTPlayers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meg and Steph are back to break down the final day of group stage matches from Japan, including the USWNT’s uninspired 0-0 draw with Australia, setting up a quarterfinal against the Netherlands (and a rematch of the 2019 World Cup final). We bid farewell to Chile, China, New Zealand and Zambia, and give our first impressions of the quarterfinal match-ups. For all our Olympic women’s soccer coverage at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/tag/tokyo-2020-womens-soccer/ Check out a sample from our sponsor, Artifact: https://www.heyartifact.com/loveletters/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meg flies solo today with your Olympic preview for the final day of the group stage for the Olympic tournament, plus the latest from the equal pay lawsuit between the players of the USWNT and U.S. Soccer and a round-up of news from across the NWSL. For all our Olympic women’s soccer coverage at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/tag/tokyo-2020-womens-soccer/ Our guide to the tournament (free and unlocked to read): https://theathletic.com/2711374/2021/07/16/tokyo-2020-olympics-womens-football-soccer-guide/ Check out a sample from our sponsor, Artifact: https://www.heyartifact.com/loveletters/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The USWNT course corrected on Saturday with a 6-1 win over New Zealand, and Meg and Steph Yang are back with analysis of the second day of group stage matches from the Tokyo Olympics. Plus, from Barbra Banda to Brazil to Blackstenius, we review all the action after we break down what went right for the U.S. and what still needs cleaning up before they face Australia on Tuesday. For all our Olympic women’s soccer coverage at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/tag/tokyo-2020-womens-soccer/ Our guide to the tournament (free and unlocked to read): https://theathletic.com/2711374/2021/07/16/tokyo-2020-olympics-womens-football-soccer-guide/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Time is back for a preview of the second day of group stage matches, and The Athletic’s Matt Pentz joins for what we’re watching for as the USWNT plays New Zealand on Saturday. The team itself wants to be “absolutely ruthless” as they try to start digging out of the hole of that 3-0 loss to Sweden, but with the perspective of some more time between the loss and this podcast — what are the adjustments that need to be made? Plus, Meg gives you a quick breakdown on the other match-ups and how to watch in the U.S. For all our Olympic women’s soccer coverage at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/tag/tokyo-2020-womens-soccer/ Our guide to the tournament (free and unlocked to read): https://theathletic.com/2711374/2021/07/16/tokyo-2020-olympics-womens-football-soccer-guide/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The USWNT got a rude awakening to the start of their Olympic tournament, with Sweden dismantling them on Wednesday in a 3-0 win. Steph Yang joins for the first match-day reaction pod here at Full Time, where we try to make sense of the defeat and figure out what comes next, plus review the results from every single game (with big wins from the Netherlands and Brazil, opening victories from Team GB and Australia and Canada and Japan settling for the only draw on Wednesday). For all our Olympic women’s soccer coverage at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/tag/tokyo-2020-womens-soccer/ Our guide to the tournament (free and unlocked to read): https://theathletic.com/2711374/2021/07/16/tokyo-2020-olympics-womens-football-soccer-guide/ For even more Olympics podcasting from The Athletic, subscribe to The Offside Rule: Olympics Edition on Apple: ​​https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-offside-rule-olympics-edition/id1478431097 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Olympics are almost here — and we’re shifting into tournament mode at Full Time. Brooks Peck, deputy managing editor at The Athletic’s soccer vertical, helps kick off the first Olympics edition of the show as we preview the tournament and what we’re watching for in Japan, plus give you an overview of how to follow the tournament via our coverage. Plus: how to watch the opening day of games in the U.S.! For all our Olympic women’s soccer coverage at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/tag/tokyo-2020-womens-soccer/ Our guide to the tournament (free and unlocked to read): https://theathletic.com/2711374/2021/07/16/tokyo-2020-olympics-womens-football-soccer-guide/ For even more Olympics podcasting from The Athletic, subscribe to The Offside Rule: Olympics Edition on Apple: ​​https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-offside-rule-olympics-edition/id1478431097 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mia Hamm joins Full Time to discuss setting a new record with her rookie card, Olympics from 1996 to 2021, how LAFC and AS Roma have taught her authenticity is important as an owner for Angel City, and more.  Follow Mia Hamm on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiaHamm Read Adam Crafton and Katie Whyatt’s story on Manchester United Women: https://theathletic.com/2698027/ Follow all of our Olympic women’s soccer coverage at The Athletic in one place here: https://theathletic.com/tag/tokyo-2020-womens-soccer/ Hear the Foo Fighters Artifact here: https://youtu.be/H_ns8Mg-Dvk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Meg and Tamerra analyze how the U.S. women's national performed in their final two dress rehearsals, against Mexico and Costa Rica, ahead of the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics. There may just be a growing concern that the USA's midfield is, in fact, not midfielding. In what ways can Emma Hayes attempt to fix it? And, how did the hot weather conditions this past week play a factor in the preparations for the upcoming tournament? The duo also discusses what the sale of Angel City FC to Willow Bay and Bob Iger means for the NWSL club's aspirations on and off the pitch. Before then turning their attention to a special Olympic mailbag, where the podcast hosts answered a selection of burning questions submitted by the listeners. _______________ HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen ________________ Articles mentioned on the show: How Angel City became ‘the most valuable women’s sports team in the world’ with new owners Germany’s Lena Oberdorf to miss Paris Olympics with significant knee injury USWNT head coach Emma Hayes calls hot conditions in D.C. ‘perfect preparation’ for Olympics ________________ Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve hit episode 50 of Full Time with Meg Linehan, and we’re celebrating with an extra-jammed pack episode. First, Sandra Herrera of CBS Sports hops on to catch up on the USWNT Send-Off Series, the NWSL and her new podcast with CBS and co-host Lisa Roman, Attacking Third. Then Adam Crafton of The Athletic joins and we get a bit outside the women’s game to discuss what’s been happening at Euro 2020 when it comes to rainbow armbands, stadiums lit up across Germany, and how governing bodies are addressing homophobia. Follow Sandra Herrera on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandHerrera_ Follow Attacking Third on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AttackingThird Subscribe to Attacking Third on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attacking-third-a-cbs-sports-soccer-podcast/id1573642138 Follow Adam Crafton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamCrafton_ Read Adam’s story ‘UEFA, a rainbow armband and an uncomfortable blind eye to homophobia in eastern Europe’: https://theathletic.com/2665233/2021/06/22/uefa-a-rainbow-armband-and-an-uncomfortable-blind-eye-to-homophobia-in-eastern-europe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caiti Donovan, VP of data and insights with Sports Innovation Lab, joins Full Time to walk us through a new report designed to unlock the business case for women’s sports. Driven by fan data, we discuss the changing profile of fandom, quality over quantity of fan engagement and why fan behaviors are more important than fan demographics when trying to grow the game. Read The Fan Project report here: https://www.thefanproject.co/ Follow The Fan Project on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/thefanprojectco Follow Caiti Donovan on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/Caiti326 Read Steph Yang on Angel City FC’s new crest: https://theathletic.com/2681324/2021/06/30/angel-city-crest-nwsl/ Red Meg on Team Mew-S-A: https://theathletic.com/2673558/2021/06/25/sam-kristie-mewis-beer-uswnt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meg is back from Texas! Steph Yang hops on to discuss the final decisions for the USWNT Olympic roster, then Paul Tenorio joins to fill everyone in on the latest from the Olivia Moultrie vs. NWSL lawsuit. Spoiler: it did not go well for the NWSL.  Follow Steph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thrace Our unlocked, free to read roster news story: https://theathletic.com/news/uswnt-reveals-18-player-olympic-squad-led-by-megan-rapinoe-rose-lavelle/P0TN1568gb39 Read our morning analysis of the roster: https://theathletic.com/2668995/2021/06/23/uswnt-olympic-roster-2021/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meg is back from Texas! Steph Yang hops on to discuss the final decisions for the USWNT Olympic roster, then Paul Tenorio joins to fill everyone in on the latest from the Olivia Moultrie vs. NWSL lawsuit. Spoiler: it did not go well for the NWSL.  Follow Steph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thrace Follow Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulTenorio Read Steph’s assessment of the USWNT roster: https://theathletic.com/2658453/2021/06/17/uswnt-olympics-roster-watch/ Read Paul’s latest on Moultrie vs. NWSL (free to read): https://theathletic.com/news/olivia-moultrie-wins-preliminary-injunction-in-fight-against-nwsls-age-rule/qfcnsLgl3BrV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HAO is back! Heather O’Reilly swings by the pod to help break down the USWNT roster and upcoming Summer Series games, with plenty of first-hand knowledge of how an 18-player Olympic roster gets made. From the role of alternates to how versatility is key, we try to tackle everything you need to watch these three games with the final roster in mind. Follow Heather O’Reilly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatherOReilly Check out The Athletic’s Euros coverage: https://theathletic.com/tag/uefa-euro/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steph Yang has officially joined The Athletic as our second full time women’s soccer writer, and she joins the show to discuss the new role, avoid talking about herself at all costs, and actually talk about some soccer, the NWSL, and we face the ultimate question together: if we had 5 chickens like Crystal Dunn, what would we name them? Follow Steph Yang on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thrace Read Steph’s intro at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2619997/2021/06/01/steph-yang-womens-soccer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emina Ekic contributed a goal and an assist in Racing Louisville FC’s first victory of 2021 and their first as an expansion team. The hometown rookie joins Full Time to discuss moving up to the pros, pizza, and passing drills with Yuki Nagasato. Follow Emina Ekic on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emina_ekic10 Follow Emina Ekic on Instagram (this means you, Yuki): https://www.instagram.com/emina_ekic10/ Read Paul Tenorio on the USSF and SUM split: https://theathletic.com/2608411/ Read Shireen Ahmed’s story: https://www.tsn.ca/a-year-after-floyd-s-death-the-fight-for-accountability-and-justice-continues-1.1645014 Read Tim Graham’s story: https://theathletic.com/2585750/ Read Jeff Rueter’s story: https://theathletic.com/2613034/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic’s Jeff Rueter joins Full Time to walk through the risks and rewards of rebranding a club as we examine what went wrong with Columbus Crew but right with Gotham FC, plus American soccer’s strange relationship with its own history. Also, of course, we discuss our favorite abandoned trademark, DOGSO. Follow Jeff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffrueter More on the Santa Clara support section: https://theathletic.com/2597864/ More info/pre-order Secrets of Success: https://meglinehan.com/#book Read ‘Beats, cleats and eats: 10 strange North American soccer trademarks’ by Jeff Rueter and Pablo Maurer: https://theathletic.com/2005515/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelli Hubly, defender for Portland Thorns FC, joins Full Time to talk about the first trophy of 2021 for the Thorns after their Challenge Cup success last weekend. Plus, she walks through the tournament final, provides insight on teammates like AD Franch and Christine Sinclair, and we reminisce about the time a basketball game broke out in the midst of a NWSL. media day Follow Kelli on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kellihubly Read more on Casey Stoney stepping down from Manchester United: https://theathletic.com/news/casey-stoney-manchester-united-women/KxhsjnNb4RF7 Read more on Mark Parsons heading to the Netherlands: https://theathletic.com/news/thorns-mark-parsons-to-coach-dutch-national-team-after-21-nwsl-season-sources/OTFLCsup0BN8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A pretty jam-packed show this week on Full Time. First, Paul Tenorio of The Athletic joins to discuss the story of the lawsuit filed on behalf of 15-year-old Olivia Moultrie, who’s trying to sign a contract with Portland Thorns FC. Then, Howard Megdal of The Next and The IX Newsletter is on to break down all of the storylines around the NWSL Challenge Cup final, make a case for New Jersey’s finest Carli Lloyd, and take a step back to discuss the landscape of the NWSL and women’s sports coverage in general. Read Paul’s news story on the lawsuit: https://theathletic.com/news/teen-soccer-phenom-olivia-moultrie-sues-nwsl-for-right-to-play-in-league/Wz5D56HklWta Read Paul’s feature on how the age limit might pose antitrust problems for the NWSL: https://theathletic.com/2516805/2021/04/13/olivia-moultrie-nwsl-mls/ Follow Howard Megdal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/howardmegdal The Next Hoops on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNextHoops The IX Newsletter (with Annie Peterson on women’s soccer!): https://twitter.com/TheIXNewsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is the 25th anniversary of the U.S. women's national team winning the 1999 World Cup, so what better way to celebrate than by bringing two legendary players from that team onto the podcast? Hall of Famers Julie Foudy and Briana Scurry joined Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan to reflect on what made the 1999 team special, share stories of the past, and reveal how they were able to craft a unique legacy on and off the pitch that still resonates today. PLUS: Tamerra and Meg preview the USA's intriguing Olympic send-off match against Mexico. What is at stake in Emma Hayes' biggest test yet? Also, in the NWSL, the podcast discusses whether the Orlando Pride and the KC Current created a new rivalry and whether Marta celebrated her team's win too hard. HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen ________________ Articles mentioned on the show: San Diego Wave president Jill Ellis denies former employee’s allegations of workplace abuse San Diego Wave, president Jill Ellis not found to have violated NWSL policy ________________ Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meghann Burke, recently named executive director of the NWSL Players’ Association, joins the show to discuss her new role with the PA, her roots in women’s soccer and law, the process of how a CBA gets made and how this will define the new paradigm for the National Women’s Soccer League. Follow Meghann Burke on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meghannburke Visit the NWSLPA website: https://www.nwslplayers.com/ Follow the NWSLPA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwsl_players Yes, the schedule is out (2021 regular season edition): https://theathletic.com/news/nwsl-releases-schedule-for-2021-regular-season-which-kicks-off-may-15/HCmeVnzJNLzG A Saturday with NWSL Analitica tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-saturday-with-nwsl-analitica-tickets-152020195497 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kaylyn Kyle has been on plenty of the calls for the Challenge Cup so far, and she’s on Full Time to cover a lot of NWSL ground, plus the Olympic draw, the short life of the European Super League (born April 18, 2021; died April 20, 2021), and saying nice things about Americans. Follow Kaylyn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaylynKyle Follow Kaylyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylynkyle/ For more on Full Time: https://fulltimepod.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The late night Sunday announcement of the European Super League could only mean one thing — a bonus episode to focus entirely on what this means for women’s football. Caoimhe O’Neill, staff writer at The Athletic covering Liverpool, joins the show to break down what we know so far about the breakaway league’s vague promise of a corresponding women’s version. Follow Caoimhe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaoimheSport Read her article with Phil Buckingham on what the European Super League means for women’s football: https://theathletic.com/2529546/ For all of The Athletic’s stories on the European Super League: https://theathletic.com/tag/european-super-league/ For more on Full Time: https://fulltimepod.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sandra Herrera of CBS Sports and Steph Yang of All for XI join Full Time to help try and make sense of the past week across the NWSL and FIFA window, on and mostly off the field as the NWSL continues to try and navigate its generational growing pains. Follow Sandra on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandHerrera_ Follow Steph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thrace Follow Yuki Nagasato on Twitter (you won’t regret it): https://twitter.com/Yuki_Ogimi For more on Full Time: https://fulltimepod.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Time with Meg Linehan is back from vacation mode and just in time for the kick off of the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup. Alyse LaHue, just updated her job title from general manager of Sky Blue FC to general manager of NJ/NY Gotham FC, and she joined the podcast to go in-depth on the decision to rebrand one of the most historic pro women’s soccer clubs in the country. For everything Gotham FC: https://www.gothamfc.com/ Follow Alyse LaHue on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alahue Challenge Cup guide: https://theathletic.com/2438627/ Read “The NWSL Policy on Transgender Athletes is Not a Policy of Trans Inclusion” at The Victory Press: https://victorypress.org/2021/04/03/the-nwsl-policy-on-transgender-athletes-is-not-a-policy-of-trans-inclusion/ Get Erica L. Ayala to the 2022 Winter Olympics! https://gofund.me/f0aa76ac Full Time with Meg Linehan listener survey: https://forms.gle/9TS7CKXpF5vwY76E9 For more on Full Time: https://fulltimepod.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcus Thompson II, lead columnist at The Athletic, is back on Full Time to discuss his latest article, ‘Please don’t shrink’: Inside the movement to elevate Black women in U.S. soccer. We discuss his comprehensive story, and who gets to be the face of U.S. soccer.  Follow Marcus on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThompsonScribe Read ‘Please don’t shrink’: Inside the movement to elevate Black women in U.S. soccer: https://theathletic.com/2404984/ Chantel Jennings’ full guide to the 2021 NCAA tournament and March Madness bracket: https://theathletic.com/2454892/ Black Women’s Player Collective fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/black-womens-player-collective Full Time with Meg Linehan listener survey: https://forms.gle/9TS7CKXpF5vwY76E9 For more on Full Time: https://fulltimepod.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Anderson and Lesley Ryder of Gal Pal Sports join Full Time to discuss comedy, content, and the culture of the NWSL, why Alyse LaHue of Sky Blue FC makes for the perfect inspiration for their videos, and plenty more. Follow Gal Pal Sports on Twitter: https://twitter.com/galpalsports Yes, you can still get the shirt: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/isthescheduleoutyet Read Meg's story on the 2021 Challenge Cup at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2438627/ The Fan Project: https://thefanproject.co/For more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Professional Women’s Hockey Player Association just played the first pro women’s hockey game ever at Madison Square Garden last week — and Meghan Duggan, who won a gold medal in 2018 and seven IIHF Women’s World Championships with USA Hockey, joins the show to help introduce the PWHPA and discuss the state of women’s hockey in America. You can watch another PWHPA game between Team Minnesota and Team New Hampshire on March 6 at 3 p.m. ET on NBCSN. For more on Duggan’s career at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2135654/ For more on the PWHPA’s night at MSG: https://theathletic.com/2419369/ Follow Meghan Duggan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mduggan10 For more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Kassouf of Equalizer Soccer is here to help make sense of how NWSL federation contracts, allocation money and cap space all work together, plus we catch up on the state of Sacramento’s expansion bid, Angel City sponsorships, new owners in Chicago and across the league, plus some thoughts on media coverage of women’s soccer for 2021. Subscribe to Equalizer Soccer: https://equalizersoccer.com/subscribe/ Read Jeff’s article on NWSL federation contracts: https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/03/03/making-sense-of-nwsl-federation-contracts-redux/ Follow Jeff Kassouf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKassouf For more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.com $40 off your first Artifact: heyartifact.com/fulltime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julia Poe of the Orlando Sentinel was on-site for the entire SheBelieves Cup, and checks back in on Full Time to discuss the performances of Argentina, Brazil, Canada and the U.S. Is there a wrong answer for the USWNT Olympic roster? Is there a perfect one? We discuss! Follow Julia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/byjuliapoe Black Women’s Player Collective fundraiser: https://gofund.me/2b5f01d8 For more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With just over half the season played - and the month-long Olympic break on the horizon - it is the perfect time to zoom out and have a healthy debate on the state of the 2024 NWSL season. Hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan are joined by former player and current broadcast analyst Jill Loyden to reflect on the league at its midway point while also looking forward to what we might see in the back half of the campaign. The trio unpacked the big questions, the award front runners, tactical strategies, and all the vibes in a special panel episode. PLUS: Tamerra and Meg discussed Kansas City being announced as the host of the 2024 NWSL Championship final, as well as the latest news on the sale of Angel City FC. To close out, the podcast also contemplated what we have learned from the coaching changes during the season so far. HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan PANEL GUEST: Jill Loyden PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen ________________ Articles mentioned on the show: 2024 NWSL championship will be played at new Kansas City stadium Disney CEO Bob Iger and Willow Bay close to purchasing control of Angel City FC: Source ________________ Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

André Carlisle and Courtney Stith join Full Time for a very fun crossover episode with their new podcast, Diaspora United, a soccer podcast that centers Black women in the global game. The conversation is wide-ranging from the reason for starting their show, to how women’s soccer approaches Black History Month to SheBelieves Cup to all the soccer merchandise we keep buying. Our SheBelieves Cup guide, unlocked and free to read for all: https://theathletic.com/2395057/2021/02/17/ Follow André Carlisle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/not_carlisle Follow Courtney Stith on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CourtneyStith Follow Diaspora United on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiasporaUtdPod And listen to the pod here: https://anchor.fm/diaspora-united For more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FOX Sports analyst Aly Wagner joins Full Time for a special bonus episode to preview SheBelieves Cup, including how we should be watching the USWNT right now, what to expect from Canada, Brazil and Argentina, players to watch and plenty more. Follow Aly Wagner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alywagner For more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NWSL made some huge strides in 2020, from new sponsorships to increased television viewership. But did the NWSL improve on some key areas, like transparency, brand identity, and culture? Meg first revisits her 2020 NWSL Wishlist, before adding some new items onto her list for the 2021 season. Read Meg’s 2020 NWSL Wishlist: https://theathletic.com/1343830/ For more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steph Yang once again makes her return to Full Time as she and Meg try to make sense of the USWNT roster situation ahead of SheBelieves Cup and the 2021 Olympics, with plenty of pop culture references to go around.   Follow Steph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thrace Read USWNT’s Olympic roster is still in progress, but taking shape on The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2360649/ Read The rise of Lynn Williams by Matt Pentz on The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2364457/ Read ‘Tonight, I will not sleep.’ Bill Walton: A text exchange, a call, and the tao of Bill by Chris Kamrani: https://theathletic.com/2361958/ For more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Kamrani is back on Full Time to discuss our coverage of the big breaking news in the NWSL: global tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has joined the ownership group of the North Carolina Courage. Chris and Meg break down the story and Osaka’s approach to her new role, plus what this means for the Courage and the NWSL. Follow Chris Kamrani on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chriskamrani Read the story on Naomi Osaka joining the North Carolina Courage ownership group: https://theathletic.com/2350082/ Read Chris’s feature on Becky Hammon: https://theathletic.com/2333024/ For more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re right back into the swing of things in the women’s soccer world. First, Heather O’Reilly joins the show to discuss the first match of 2021 for the USWNT and the state of the team while they prepare for the Olympics, then Jessica McDonald of the North Carolina Courage discusses a new partnership and what’s in store for her year ahead. Follow Heather O’Reilly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatheroreilly/ Follow Jessica McDonald on Twitter: https://twitter.com/J_Mac1422 For more on Soccer Resilience: https://soccerresilience.com/ Follow Diaspora United Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiasporaUtdPod Why Becky Sauerbrunn was a perfect choice for USWNT captain: https://theathletic.com/2330698/ For more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an extremely busy week in the NWSL and the USWNT full of news, Meg is here with a full breakdown of the 2021 NWSL Draft. First, No. 3 overall pick Brianna Pinto joins Full Time to discuss her decision to declare early and make the leap to the pros and her reaction to being drafted by Sky Blue FC. Then, former USWNT player and analyst Lori Lindsey is back to discuss the adjustment to a virtual draft, which teams had the best night, which teams have more work to do and more. For more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.com Follow Brianna Pinto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/b_pinto9 Follow Lori Lindsey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoriLindsey6 For more NWSL coverage: https://theathletic.com/nwsl/ For more USWNT coverage: https://theathletic.com/team/uswnt/ Watch Megan Rapinoe’s press conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv30fjgAJXU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Time is back for 2021! The January camp roster is in for the USWNT, and Meg kicks the year off with writer and activist Shireen Ahmed to discuss how sports (and women’s sports in particular) can be drivers of change, the state of the Canada women’s national team, and plenty more.  For more on Full Time with Meg Linehan: https://fulltimepod.com Read “After an agonizing year, sport must be a vehicle for change in 2021” by Shireen Ahmed: https://www.tsn.ca/shireen-ahmed-after-an-agonizing-year-sport-must-be-a-vehicle-for-change-in-2021-1.1570552 Follow Shireen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_shireenahmed_ Read “Inside the WNBA’s evolution from a league of activists to organizers” by Chantel Jennings: https://theathletic.com/2137508/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An all-Meg edition of Full Time to close out 2020 — with a look back at the year and the major storylines, and then tackling your questions in our second attempt at a listener mailbag. Thank you for listening to Full Time with Meg Linehan in 2020, thank you for making us a Best of 2020 selection at The Athletic, and we’ll see you again in 2021. Ask a question/provide some 2020/2021 feedback: https://forms.gle/pxgaHrQzwpfEvtex9 Buy one/gift one for your new Athletic subscription: theathletic.com/fulltime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Full Time is breaking down the giant NWSL news of the relocation of Utah Royals FC to Kansas City, from the perspective of both markets. Chris Kamrani of The Athletic joins from Utah to walk through our reporting on the Royals and Utah Soccer Holdings, including what comes next and the potential for the team to return in 2023. Then, Blue Crew media director Danielle Russell gives the Kansas City perspective, with a look back at 2017 and the journey to a second chance at a NWSL team. Follow Chris Kamrani on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chriskamrani Read the latest reporting on Utah at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2247321/ Read the Q&A with Angie and Chris Long: https://theathletic.com/2247699/ Follow the Blue Crew: https://twitter.com/kcbluecrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The USA's 2024 Paris Olympics roster is finally here. So, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan take a deep dive into the major takeaways, leading with head coach Emma Hayes' big decision to leave behind veteran forward and co-captain Alex Morgan. Was it the right call to drop Morgan, and how was the move factored into the roster construction on and off the pitch? What did Tamerra and Meg make of midfielder Korbin Albert's inclusion in the squad despite a furor from the fanbase? What to make of more surprises on the 'Alternate' player list? PLUS: It has been a manic week of NWSL news, and there's plenty to get to in the U.S. domestic game. From coaching arrivals to departures to front office resignations. Tamerra and Meg try to make sense of Casey Stoney's sacking in San Diego, while speculating a new club that might swoop in and offer her a job. And, what are the first impressions of Jonatan Giraldez, now that the former FC Barcelona coach has touched down in Washington D.C? HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen ________________ Articles mentioned on the show: Why Alex Morgan missing the USWNT Olympic roster isn’t as drastic as it looks Emma Hayes backs Korbin Albert’s USWNT Olympic roster spot: ‘She’s a tremendous human being’ ________________ Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, Brooks Peck of The Athletic joins Full Time to fully break down The Year of Kristie Mewis after her return to the USWNT and goal against the Netherlands. Then, Arianna Scavetti of Lyon Offside helps break down just what is happening with the France national team as the conflict between captain Amandine Henry and head coach Corinne Diacre elevates in a public fashion. Follow Brooks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrooksDT Read Brooks on Kristie Mewis during the Challenge Cup: https://theathletic.com/1955627/ And read Brooks on Kristie Mewis, USWNT goalscorer: https://theathletic.com/2225800/ Follow Arianna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AScavs Find her work at Lyon Offside: https://lyonoffside.com/author/ascavetti/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John D. Halloran checks in from Chicago to break down the USWNT roster for their upcoming six-day camp and friendly against the Netherlands, plus reactions to the NWSL’s new plans for the 2021 season and the state of NWSL coverage. Follow John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnDHalloran Follow John’s Work at The Equalizer: https://equalizersoccer.com/author/john-d-halloran/ More on the USWNT roster call-ups: https://theathletic.com/2204300/2020/11/17/final-uswnt-squad-of-2020-is-about-small-changes-not-seismic-shifts/ More on the plans for 2021 at the NWSL: https://theathletic.com/2205704/2020/11/18/nwsl-announces-modified-2021-schedule-including-challenge-cup-return/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steph Yang from All for XI is back — and we do our best to make sense of the NWSL expansion draft for Racing Louisville FC and the picks made on Thursday night, including the rights to Tobin Heath and Christen Press. Follow Steph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thrace All for XI: https://www.allforxi.com/ Recap of Meg’s Live Q&A from during the expansion draft: https://theathletic.com/2189811/2020/11/10/live-qa-nwsl-expansion-draft-with-meg-linehan-on-11-12-at-7-p-m-et/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices