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Full Time: A show about women's soccer

Full Time: A show about women's soccer

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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 from all corners of the game.

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Episodes
  • The USWNT dominates Canada & Casey Stoney reflects on England
    Jul 3 2025

    On Full Time, Jillian Sakovits and Tamerra Griffin analyze how the USWNT was able to dominate Canada so easily in a 3-0 win on Wednesday night at Audi Field. From Emma Hayes' big picture tactics, to Sam Coffey's ruthless goalscoring streak and the young full-backs who have been totally unfazed by the moment.


    PLUS: After that, you will hear the second half of Casey Stoney's feature interview with Meg Linehan and Tamerra Griffin that focuses on her experience playing for England in the 2000s and 2010s, and also looks ahead to Euro 2025. An honest and candid Stoney reflects on the intensity of playing at a major tournament and how this generation of Lionesses changed the game.

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    Articles mentioned on the show:

    Emma Hayes, Casey Stoney and a rivalry now playing out on the international stage

    Iceland captain Glodis Viggosdottir forced off at half time of Euro 2025 opener with illness

    Sarina Wiegman: England have ‘protocols in place’ to deal with Switzerland heat at Euro 2025

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    HOST: Jillian Sakovits

    GUEST: Tamerra Griffin

    PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

    VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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    Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠

    Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime

    Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠

    Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here

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    40 mins
  • Lynn Biyendolo's leadership, Aitana Bonmati's illness & Casey Stoney talks Canada
    Jun 30 2025

    Fresh from the weekend, it's Full Time Review -- where host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Tamerra Griffin to break down another 4-0 win for the USWNT over the Republic of Ireland, as well as unpack the latest on Aitana Bonmati's viral meningitis diagnosis.


    What did we see from Lynn Biyendolo captaining her country for the first time? Why is it so important for Emma Hayes to have handed out 24 international debuts in 24 games? And, what do we know about Bonmati's availability for Spain at Euro 2025?


    PLUS: Canada women's national team head coach Casey Stoney is on the podcast to preview the upcoming North American rivalry game against the USWNT, her coaching head-to-head with Emma Hayes, and the method to her touchline attire.

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    Articles mentioned on the show:

    USWNT handles Ireland again in friendly as Emma Hayes continues to rotate in new faces

    Spain’s Aitana Bonmati leaves hospital after viral meningitis diagnosis ahead of Euro 2025

    Aitana Bonmati’s illness is a cruel blow for Spain, who have been here before on the eve of a Euros

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    HOST: Jillian Sakovits

    GUEST: Tamerra Griffin

    PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

    VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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    Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠

    Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime

    Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠

    Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    30 mins
  • Emma Hayes' return to Colorado & Alyssa Thompson's USWNT evolution
    Jun 27 2025

    On this week's Full Time Focus, Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Tamerra Griffin to break down the USWNT's 4-0 win over the Republic of Ireland in Colorado on Thursday night. The duo also reflect on the first anniversary of Emma Hayes taking over as head coach, and the symmetry Dick's Sporting Goods Park being the very same stadium she took charge of her first game.


    What were the sights and sounds on the ground at the USWNT's triumphant return to Colorado? How has Alyssa Thompson upped her game to score one of the best USWNT's this decade? What has Hayes achieved in this remarkable first year in charge, and why is there so much more to come?


    PLUS: Jillian looks ahead to some choice international games this weekend, including the USWNT's rematch with Ireland, a top-tier clash in the Americas and the defending European champions send-off game. Get focused with Full Time's 1-2-3.

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    Referenced on the show:

    Emma Hayes’ ‘astronomical’ year as USWNT head coach – but this is only the first step

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    HOST: Jillian Sakovits

    GUESTS: Tamerra Griffin

    PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

    VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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    Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠

    Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime

    Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠here⁠

    Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠here

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    27 mins
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