Podcasts by Full Time with Meg Linehan: A show about womens soccer
Full Time with Meg Linehan is a weekly soccer podcast expanding The Athletic’s coverage of the U.S. women’s national team, the National Women’s Soccer League, and the larger world of international soccer. Meg tackles the culture, context, and conversations about the sport here in America and beyond, with help from fellow writers and insiders from all corners of the game.
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Megan Rapinoe's career and legacy from 2023-11-14T18:30:06
Meg joins Sophie Penney to talk about Megan Rapinoe's final professional game and the legacy she leaves behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenCan Emma Hayes fix the U.S. Women's National Team? from 2023-11-07T18:10:26
Adam Crafton, Meg Linehan and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to digest the big news that Emma Hayes is leaving Chelsea, likely for the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT). After 11 years a...
ListenBack in Boston from 2023-09-20T23:25
Meg and Steph are in Cincinnati for USWNT vs. South Africa. They react to the news of the NWSL coming to Boston! How big is it for the city and what's next? Boston’s NWSL ownership made ‘full spri...
ListenAbundance, Not Fear from 2023-08-29T17:53
Meg is joined by Angel City FC co-founder Kara Nortman to talk about her recent column on Yahoo Sports, "With the Women’s World Cup now over, here are 5 big soccer predictions". Takeaways from the...
ListenUSWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski resigns from 2023-08-17T19:01
Meg Linehan and Jeff Reuter react to the resignation of USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski. What went wrong for Andonovski during his tenure? What is the future of Kate Markgraf? Plus, who are som...
ListenWhere does the USWNT go from here? from 2023-08-11T18:15
Meg Linehan and Kim McCauley discuss where the USWNT goes from here. What is the future of Vlatko Andonovski? Where do the issues in the program stem from?Plus, a recap of Spain's thrilling extra t...
ListenUSWNT crash out of the World Cup from 2023-08-07T12:35
Meg Linehan and Steph Yang react to the USWNT's stunning loss to Sweden in the Round of 16 in the 2023 Women's World Cup. Naomi Girma was the shining light for the US, but what were the biggest iss...
ListenUSWNT prepares for Sweden, Round of 16 | 2023 Women's World Cup from 2023-08-05T15:10
Meg Linehan and Steph Yang get you ready for the USWNT's Round of 16 matchup against Sweden. What has changed with the US? Can they bounce back from an unimpressive group stage? Plus, an overview ...
ListenUSWNT narrowly advances to the Round of 16 | 2023 Women's World Cup reaction from 2023-08-02T00:47
Meg Linehan and Emily Olsen react to the USWNT's 0-0 draw against Portugal to advance to the Round of 16. The US narrowly escapes crashing out of the tournament — How do the Americans bounce back? ...
ListenNike's on-the-ground Women's World Cup commitments | VP of Global Women's Sports Marketing from 2023-07-24T22:17
Tanya Hvizdak, Vice President of Global Women's Sports Marketing at Nike, joins Meg Linehan on Full Time to dive into all of Nike's on-the-ground commitments at the Women's World Cup in Australia a...
ListenUSWNT opens up World Cup with 3-0 win over Vietnam from 2023-07-23T14:36
Meg Linehan and Steph Yang bring you Full Time's reaction to the USWNT's 3-0 win against Vietnam in their opening match of the 2023 Women's World Cup. First up, a deep-dive into the US performance...
ListenJourney to the Cup: On the ground in Australia and New Zealand from 2023-07-18T16:30
This is a special "Journey to the Cup" episode brought to you by Google Chrome. Meg Linehan and Steph Yang are on the ground in Australia and New Zealand for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. They ...
ListenJourney to the Cup: 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Preview from 2023-07-13T15:06:51
This is a special "Journey to the Cup" episode brought to you by Google Chrome. Michelle Owen is joined by Charlotte Harpur, Meg Linehan and Michael Cox to give you the perfect preview guide to th...
ListenNWSL to the Bay: Alan Waxman on Bay FC’s journey to 2024 from 2023-07-06T07:00
Alan Waxman, co-chair of Bay FC and co-founder and CEO of Sixth Street, joins Full Time to discuss the ongoing NWSL expansion efforts in the Bay Area, following the new team’s branding reveal and C...
ListenJourney to the Cup: Sam Mewis on Player Power and the 2023 World Cup from 2023-06-29T07:00
This is a special "Journey to the Cup" episode brought to you by Google Chrome. Sam Mewis joins Full Time to discuss her recent trip to Amsterdam for a conference with global player union FIFPro, ...
ListenJourney to the Cup: Can the USWNT three-peat? from 2023-06-27T20:50
This is a special "Journey to the Cup" episode brought to you by Google Chrome. Meg is joined by Steph Yang and Jeff Rueter to discuss the final USWNT roster for the 2023 World Cup, player by play...
ListenJourney to the Cup: How will Canada fare in the “Group of Death”? from 2023-06-13T16:53:18
This is a special "Journey to the Cup" episode brought to you by Google Chrome. Meg is joined by Canadian and Portland Thorns forward Janine Beckie — currently rehabbing her ACL injury — to previe...
Listen"Angel City" director Arlene Nelson from 2023-05-18T07:00
Steph Yang talks with "Angel City" director Arlene Nelson about how she spent 1+ year filming the team, the ways she wanted to bring viewers into the experience, and a possible season 2. Watch int...
ListenAngel City FC co-founder&president Julie Uhrman from 2023-05-17T07:00
Steph Yang talks with Julie Uhrman, Angel City co-founder and president, about wanting people to see the difficulties of creating an expansion club, and her thoughts on the future direction of the ...
ListenNatalie Portman, Angel City co-founder&owner from 2023-05-16T07:05
Steph Yang talks with Angel City FC co-founder and owner Natalie Portman about why she wanted to make the HBO documentary, "Angel City", the importance of story-telling, and being the "cool sports ...
ListenAngel City FC's Jasmyne Spencer from 2023-05-16T07:00
Steph Yang talks with Angel City FC forward Jasmyne Spencer about what it was like filming HBO's docuseries "Angel City", and the stories that she hopes continue to be told in women's soccer. Watc...
ListenJourney to the Cup: Is time running out for France? from 2023-03-30T07:00
This is a special "Journey to the Cup" episode brought to you by Google Chrome. Meg is joined by Charlotte Harpur and Steph Yang to discuss everything happening with the French women’s national te...
ListenChecking in from Wellington from 2023-01-18T20:07
Meg checks in from New Zealand where she's on USWNT duty, and has audio from the post-game press conferences from the first match of the World Cup year for both the U.S. and the New Zealand Footbal...
ListenJust Another Manic Monday in the NWSL from 2023-01-09T22:12
Meg and Steph are back for 2023, with so much happening on the first real Monday of the year that we needed an emergency pod. First up, new Portland Thorns FC head coach Mike Norris, then a discuss...
ListenNWSL/NWSLPA Joint Investigation Report Reaction from 2022-12-15T19:30
Following the release of the NWSL/NWSL PA joint investigation report that found “widespread misconduct” across the league, Meg and Steph discuss their reactions to the report, the timing of its rel...
ListenHappy Holiday from 2022-11-23T16:50
It’s time to catch up with Steph Yang! First, we discuss the new partnership between The Athletic and Google and reflect on what it means about where we’ve been and where we’re going. Then, tons of...
ListenLeveling The Playing Field from 2022-11-17T09:00
Let’s talk about some numbers! National Research Group’s Jay Kaufman (Executive Vice President and Head of Sports) and Mary Moczula (Global Marketing and Communications Director) join Full Time to ...
ListenCBA SZN: The USWNT Edition from 2022-11-14T13:00
Becca Roux, executive director of the USWNT Players Association, joins Full Time to discuss the collective bargaining agreement between the USWNT and U.S. Soccer, now available for everyone to read...
ListenNWSL Champ Janine Beckie is Ready to Rep Portlanada from 2022-11-03T08:00
We survived the NWSL Championship, and we’ve got one of the Championship winners on this week’s show! Janine Beckie is here to discuss the big game, the vibe in DC, the celebrations and what’s comi...
ListenIt's Time To Party In The District from 2022-10-28T08:00
Meg’s on the move in DC this week ahead of the NWSL Championship. This week, players from the Portland Thorns and Kansas City Current, live from media day, answer questions about this weekend’s fin...
ListenThe Past, Present and Future of the Chicago Red Stars from 2022-10-20T08:00
Claire Watkins is back on Full Time to discuss the Chicago Red Stars, following the release of her exhaustive investigative report on the team this week. We discuss her new full time role at Just W...
ListenCrossover: Full Time x The Athletic Women’s Football Podcast from 2022-10-13T08:00
Eni Aluko, Angel City Sporting Director and former Lioness, joins Lynsey Hooper and The Athletic’s UK and U.S. football reporters Charlotte Harpur and Meg Linehan for this one. All fresh from Wembl...
ListenReaction: Sally Yates report into NWSL systemic abuse from 2022-10-03T17:10
The report from the U.S. Soccer independent investigation, led by Sally Yates is in. Meg and Steph discuss the key findings, detailed in the report’s executive summary, as well as the systemic reco...
ListenCurrent Rising from 2022-09-29T08:00
Kansas City Current head coach Matt Potter joins Full Time to discuss his path to the NWSL via NCAA and U.S. Soccer roles, the team’s culture and approach to external narratives and a chaotic end t...
ListenA Very Strange October Ahead from 2022-09-14T15:52
Steph Yang is back! There’s a ton to cover since the last time she was on the show, from the congested NWSL table and race to the playoffs (plus a celebration of the wild 4-3 Spirit vs. Wave match)...
ListenOn The Road: The USWNT in D.C. Edition from 2022-09-08T08:00
The USWNT won back-to-back games against Nigeria in Kansas City and Washington D.C. This week, we’re going to the mixed zone and press conference at Audi Field to not just get some questions in abo...
ListenAn Investigation Update and What Comes Next in Portland from 2022-09-01T08:00
Ryan Clarke of the Oregonian joins Full Time to discuss his recent investigation reports concerning the Portland Thorns and Timbers organization, from last month’s story on former employees describ...
ListenHere Comes Houston from 2022-08-25T08:00
We’re shifting our focus to another NWSL team this week, with Houston Dash president Jessica O’Neill joining the show to discuss the growing ambitions in Houston. After winning the first Challenge ...
ListenThe French Connection from 2022-08-18T09:00
Sophie Sauvage, head of international football for Olympique Lyonnais, discusses her role with both OL Reign in the NWSL and Lyon in Division 1 Féminine. From what lessons can be shared on both sid...
ListenGotham FC parts ways with head coach Scott Parkinson from 2022-08-11T20:19
Jenna Tonelli of All for XI/Nets Republic joins Meg and Steph to discuss Thursday’s breaking news that Gotham FC and head coach Scott Parkinson have parted ways, from what comes next to interim hea...
ListenSoccer Every Day: Was Euro 2022 England’s 1999 moment? from 2022-08-04T08:00
England’s Euro 2022 triumph has captured the hearts of the nation, and it seems like it could lead to lasting change in women’s soccer in that country and beyond. But while many are comparing it wi...
ListenThe Ultimate Concacaf Team? from 2022-07-14T08:00
Meg and Steph are in Monterrey and checking in after the group stage of the CONCACAF W Championship. The USWNT, Canada, Costa Rica and Jamaica have booked their spots for the 2023 World Cup, and th...
ListenSponsor, Partner... or Ally? from 2022-06-23T11:00
Ally’s Chief Marketing Officer Andrea Brimmer joins the show to dig into their sponsorship of the NWSL, a new pledge to equally spend on men’s and women’s sports over the next 5 years in media buys...
ListenSoccer Every Day: Orlando Pride place Amanda Cromwell on administrative leave from 2022-06-08T09:00
The Orlando Pride have placed head coach Amanda Cromwell and first assistant coach Sam Greene on administrative leave, all pending the results of an investigation into allegations of retaliation. I...
ListenSoccer Every Day: Equal pay is here from 2022-05-19T09:00
A long, long journey is finally at its end. The United States men’s and women’s national teams have agreed to a first-of-it’s kind joint collective bargaining agreement – one which guarantees equal...
ListenSoccer! What A Concept! from 2022-05-12T09:00
Steph Yang returns to discuss all things NWSL, from the soccer itself to the second half of that Challenge Cup final. From the airing of grievances with Gotham to some processing and “I feel” state...
ListenLet's Break Down The NWSL CBA! from 2022-05-06T09:00
Meghann Burke, executive director of the NWSL Players Association, joins Full Time to walk everyone through the collective bargaining agreement — just signed on Friday night at Angel City’s first r...
ListenWe Would Love To See It from 2022-04-21T09:00
Sandra Herrera from CBS Sports joins to discuss the CONCACAF W Championship draw and how the new tournament is changing, plus some quick NWSL thoughts to send us into another week of the Challenge ...
ListenAn April USWNT Check-In from 2022-04-14T09:00
The U.S. women’s national team just cruised to a pair of victories against Uzbekistan with a combined score of 18-1. So what did we actually learn? Steph Yang is back to discuss the takeaways with ...
ListenSoccer Every Day: Major injuries around NWSL from 2022-03-30T15:31:11
The NWSL challenge cup is just a handful of games old, but just in the past week ther ehave been three separate season-ending injuries that could impact the players’ clubs and the U.S. women’s nati...
ListenAda Hegerberg is Here and Motivated from 2022-03-30T09:00
“Long time, no see.” Ada Hegerberg recently announced her return to the Norway women’s national team, and is prepping for the second leg of Lyon’s Champions League quarterfinal against Juventus — b...
ListenAccountability and Progress (and Sneakers) from 2022-03-24T19:30
Susie Piortkowski, head of women’s team sports at Octagon, joins Full Time this week to discuss the growth of the NWSL and women’s sports, the role of sponsorships, and, of course, sneakers. Follo...
Listen2022 NWSL Challenge Cup preview from 2022-03-18T19:06
Meg is joined by Steph Yang on a special live room edition of Full Time. They go through the entire NWSL league and preview the Challenge Cup. What should we expect? Which teams are the favorites? ...
ListenJessica Berman has been named the new NWSL commissioner from 2022-03-09T22:17
On Wednesday, the NWSL announced they had found their new commissioner — and Jessica Berman joins Full Time on day one (though her official start date isn’t until April 20 ahead of the regular seas...
ListenWe're All In This Together from 2022-03-03T17:44
Paul Tenorio is back and ready to discuss all things U.S. Soccer — from how the men’s national team will play a role in the USWNT equal pay settlement and CBA negotiations, to the new TV deal for t...
ListenUSWNT players reach settlement with U.S. Soccer for total of $24 million from 2022-02-22T20:10
Meg Linehan and Steph Yang react to the USWNT players settlement with U.S. Soccer on a brand new live room on The Athletic! Meg's story: https://theathletic.com/news/uswnt-players-reach-settlement...
ListenScratching The Surface from 2022-02-10T10:00
This week’s guest is Molly Hensley-Clancy of the Washington Post, who discusses her investigative reporting on former Chicago Red Stars head coach Rory Dames at the NWSL and youth levels and the 20...
ListenBalancing The Game from 2022-02-03T10:00
Sarah Gregorius, FIFPRO’s Director of Policy&Strategy for Women’s Football, joins Full Time to discuss a new report from the organization on player workload. We focus in on the NWSL and the USWNT, ...
ListenStaying On Theme from 2022-01-27T09:00
It’s 2022, and Full Time is back! Meg and Steph catch up on the major events of the year so far, especially the ongoing collective bargaining negotiations between the players’ association and the N...
ListenSolidarity and Support from 2021-12-15T14:30
NWSL Players Association executive director Meghann Burke and former player Mana Shim join Full Time to discuss a new initiative designed to support NWSL players: an emergency fund that will assist...
ListenThe Lists Are In from 2021-12-10T23:32
The trades are done (for now, sort of) and Meg and Steph immediately hopped on Zoom to react to the protected and unprotected lists for the upcoming NWSL Expansion Draft as soon as they dropped on ...
ListenTrades, Trades and More Trades (and a trip to Australia) from 2021-12-03T19:15
Meg and Steph tackle the new-look USWNT’s performance in the final games of the year against Australia, before digging into one of the wildest NWSL trade windows ever (and it’s not even quite done ...
ListenThe System Is Down from 2021-11-23T18:59
The NWSL went from the high of the NWSL Championship in Louisville on Saturday to the all-too-familiar low of yet another investigative report concerning the misconduct of a head coach. Claire Watk...
ListenNWSL Semis, A New USWNT and A Shared Brain Cell from 2021-11-12T21:31
Meg’s in Portland, Steph’s at home, and we’re back to discuss the NWSL semifinals, the USWNT roster and some of the latest news around the league — plus, some thoughts on Red (Taylor’s Version) bec...
ListenA Proactive Approach to the NWSL Schedule? from 2021-11-03T17:27
After an unplanned week off, Full Time is back in a big way with Alex Morgan, Rachel Daly and Lynn Williams joining the pod to have a discussion about the NWSL and plans for 2022 — with a crowded s...
Listen"Some issues around transparency" from 2021-10-21T08:00
Just a quick check-in from Meg this week with the latest news, plus hear from new interim CEO of the NWSL Marla Messing, who spoke to the media for the first time on Wednesday. We’ve got some of he...
ListenMost Valuable from 2021-10-14T08:00
Meg and Steph Yang catch up to discuss both the fall-out across the NWSL (including the relocation of the NWSL Championship) but also the games and the playoff picture — plus discuss some candidate...
Listen"This guy has a pattern" from 2021-09-30T11:00
Meg and Katie Strang discuss their reporting on Thursday’s story: ‘This guy has a pattern’: Amid institutional failure, two former NWSL players accuse prominent coach of sexual coercion at The Athl...
ListenA (Late) Summer in Ohio with the USWNT from 2021-09-24T19:39
Meg and Steph Yang both made trips to Ohio for the USWNT friendlies against Paraguay, and compare notes in today’s show, before discussing the emotions around player retirements, a diversion on the...
ListenTweets and Track Changes from 2021-09-16T18:09
The IX Newsletter’s Howard Megdal is here to discuss the latest on equal pay, with U.S. Soccer trying to take some big steps in collective bargaining negotiations and in the public sphere, plus the...
ListenExactamundo, Dikembe Mutombo from 2021-09-09T08:00
Sometimes you just want to talk about things that make you happy — so Kavitha Davidson, our culture writer at The Athletic, joins Full Time to discuss the second season of Ted Lasso, from appreciat...
ListenA Reckoning from 2021-09-02T08:00
Meg is back from vacation and Steph Yang joins the show to help her catch up on another absolutely wild week in the NWSL. Plus, Douglas Reyes-Ceron from the Rose Room Collective joins Full Time to ...
ListenPopping in from Portland from 2021-08-19T19:06
Meg and Steph are in Portland for the Women’s International Champions Cup, and discuss the tournament’s opening matches between Lyon and Barcelona and Portland and Houston. We check in on the lates...
ListenWhat's Going on in Washington? from 2021-08-12T17:05
Pablo Maurer and Steph Yang join Full Time to discuss our reporting around the coaching situation happening with the Washington Spirit, after head coach Richie Burke was suspended pending an invest...
ListenTokyo Olympics: And That's a Wrap from 2021-08-06T18:58
Steph Yang and Meg are here with the final edition of our Olympics coverage on Full Time, with a very happy Steph celebrating Canada’s victory over Sweden via penalty kicks to win Gold. We’ve got s...
ListenTokyo Olympics: Let's Go Girls from 2021-08-05T13:04:16
Steph Yang and Meg are here with another early morning reaction to a USWNT match — and we finally got a good 4 a.m. game, with the U.S. sneaking past Australia to win bronze in a “no defense, just ...
ListenTokyo Olympics: Weird Vibes and Taking the Pressure Off from 2021-08-04T14:41
Jeff Rueter of The Athletic joins Full Time for our final matchday minus-one preview episode ahead of the bronze and gold medal matches on Thursday. We talk about joy and some of the overall impres...
ListenBonus Pod: Jamie Wine on the USWNT Players' Appeal from 2021-08-03T17:52:11
Jamie Wine, partner at Latham&Watkins, joins Full Time to provide some perspective from the U.S. Soccer Federation on the USWNT players’ appeal in the equal pay lawsuit, following the opening brief...
ListenTokyo Olympics: "There's Still a Medal on the Line" from 2021-08-02T15:21
Sweden and Canada picked up semifinal wins to advance to the Gold medal match in Japan, while the USWNT and Australia will play for bronze on Thursday morning (4 a.m. ET). Steph Yang joins the pod ...
ListenTokyo Olympics: Battle of the Bagels with Shireen Ahmed from 2021-08-01T19:35
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. Preeminen...
ListenTokyo Olympics: Quarterfinal Chaos from 2021-07-30T16:31
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 watc...
ListenBonus Pod: "The Biggest Check We've Ever Written" from 2021-07-28T12:28
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...
ListenTokyo Olympics: The Knockout Rounds Await from 2021-07-27T14:52
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 (an...
ListenTokyo Olympics: Everything Is Happening All The Time from 2021-07-26T18:08
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. ...
ListenTokyo Olympics: Keep The Vibes Coming from 2021-07-24T15:23
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 Ba...
ListenTokyo Olympics: "We're On To New Zealand" from 2021-07-23T08:00
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...
ListenTokyo Olympics: A Statement Win From Sweden Rocks the USWNT from 2021-07-21T14:15
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 T...
ListenTokyo Olympics: Let The Games Begin from 2021-07-20T08:00
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...
ListenPrepping for the Olympics with Mia Hamm from 2021-07-15T08:00
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,...
ListenSend Off Complete&the Fight for LGBTQ+ Visibility at Euro 2020 from 2021-07-08T08:00
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, th...
ListenDriving the Future of Women's Sports with Data from 2021-07-01T08:00
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 di...
ListenThe USWNT Roster Is In from 2021-06-23T17:58
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 l...
ListenRoster Processing and Putting the L in NWSL from 2021-06-18T14:50
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 l...
ListenSummer Series, Having A Blast from 2021-06-10T08:00
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 mad...
ListenDouble The Full Time, Double The Fun from 2021-06-03T08:00
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 t...
ListenThe Rookie From Racing from 2021-05-27T08:00
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 pro...
ListenTry This One Simple Trick Marketers Hate from 2021-05-20T08:00
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...
ListenWin Everything from 2021-05-13T08:00
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 tourn...
ListenWhat Is Happening? from 2021-05-06T08:00
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...
ListenCreating a Paradigm for the NWSL from 2021-04-29T08:00
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 ...
ListenAll Vibes, No Defense from 2021-04-22T08:00
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 (b...
ListenThe 27-Word Afterthought from 2021-04-20T14:25
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 ...
ListenGenerational Growing Pains from 2021-04-15T08:00
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 continu...
ListenIt's A Beautiful New Day from 2021-04-08T08:00
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 t...
ListenThe Face of U.S. Soccer from 2021-03-18T10:00
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 ...
ListenYes, The Schedule Is Out (The 2021 Edition) from 2021-03-11T09:00
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 ...
ListenBonus Episode: Meet the PWHPA with Meghan Duggan from 2021-03-05T09:00
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 ...
ListenNo One Told Me There Would Be This Much Math in the NWSL from 2021-03-04T09:00
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 expansi...
ListenSheBelieves Cup review: One step closer to Tokyo from 2021-02-26T09:00
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 ...
ListenCrossing over with Diaspora United from 2021-02-18T09:00
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 conversa...
ListenBonus Pod: Aly Wagner Previews SheBelieves Cup from 2021-02-17T09:30
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...
ListenMeg’s 2021 NWSL Wishlist from 2021-02-11T09:00
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 fi...
ListenThe Jeremy Bearimy Nature of the USWNT Roster from 2021-02-04T09:30
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 referen...
Listen‘Why not me and why not now?’ Naomi Osaka joins the NWSL from 2021-01-28T10:30
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. Ch...
ListenGame On, 2021 from 2021-01-21T08:00
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 p...
Listen2021 NWSL Draft Breakdown: Picks, Fits, Trades and Timeouts from 2021-01-15T09:00
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...
ListenGetting Off the Bench from 2021-01-07T09:00
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) c...
ListenGoodbye, 2020 from 2020-12-17T09:00
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 fo...
ListenThere and Back Again from 2020-12-10T09:00
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 ...
ListenA Tale of Two Midfields from 2020-12-03T09:00
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 Offsi...
ListenThanksgiving Football with the USWNT from 2020-11-19T09:00
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 seas...
ListenThe Picks Are In from 2020-11-13T16:14:46
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 ...
ListenThe Six Degrees of Ann Odong from 2020-11-05T10:00
Ann Odong zooms in from Australia and we catch up on a decade-plus of trying to grow the game and coverage of women’s soccer, look ahead to the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand (yes, thi...
ListenRacing into the NWSL Expansion Draft from 2020-10-29T09:00
Steph Yang of All for XI is back on Full Time to help break down the rules of the upcoming NWSL expansion draft for Racing Louisville FC, game out some scenarios of how we think the draft might go,...
ListenMoney, Money, Money from 2020-10-22T09:00
Sam Stejskal and Pablo Maurer of The Athletic join Full Time to discuss their latest reporting on political donations from MLS owners and how they’re at odds with the social causes the teams and fa...
ListenPress Boxes from Paris to Portland from 2020-10-15T09:00
Anne M. Peterson of AP Sports is in this week to break down the NWSL Fall Series, especially her local team in Portland, the U.S. women’s national team camp roster, plus her coverage at the Associa...
Listen42 Questions with Meg from 2020-10-08T09:00
It’s mailbag time! You had questions — a lot of them. Here are the answers in an extra-long episode to fit as many in as possible. Topics include: Kristie Mewis making her USWNT return, some early ...
ListenThe Only Angela Hucles from 2020-10-01T09:00
Angela Hucles (4:28) joins Full Time from her garage recording set-up to discuss calling games remotely, what’s happening with the USL, her ownership with the NWSL expansion team in Los Angeles, fi...
ListenDoing Our Best from 2020-09-24T09:00:13
First, Julia Poe of the Orlando Sentinel (6:01) walks us through the Orlando Pride’s approach to the Fall Series and beyond with a ton of local insight, then Sandra Herrera of CBS Sports (28:54) is...
ListenWhat Comes Next? from 2020-09-17T09:00:02
Lori Lindsey (4:28) takes some time out of her busy schedule of working both NWSL and MLS games to discuss her own broadcast career, work through some potential ideas for improvement for the league...
ListenWith Satellite Television, You Can Go Anywhere from 2020-09-10T09:00:19
Lindsey Horan of Portland Thorns FC joins the show to discuss preparations for the NWSL Fall Series ahead of Portland vs. OL Reign, plus her thoughts on the NWSL’s deal with CBS and more. Then, Esm...
ListenFear of Retribution from 2020-09-03T09:00:29
Chris Kamrani and Paul Tenorio of The Athletic Soccer are on the podcast to discuss our ongoing reporting into Dell Loy Hansen and the toxic culture in Utah across Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals FC an...
ListenSports in the Time of Coronavirus from 2020-08-27T09:00:16
Jessica Luther and Kavitha Davidson join Full Time to discuss their new book “Loving Sports When They Don’t Love You Back: Dilemmas of the Modern Fan,” the challenges of watching sports during a pa...
ListenEmbrace the Change from 2020-08-20T09:00:13
Executive director of the U.S. women’s national team players association, Becca Roux joins the show to discuss how she ended up in the middle of NWSL expansion efforts with the new Los Angeles team...
ListenGet in NWSL fans, we’re going to the Wubble from 2020-08-13T09:00:05
We’re going all in on a WNBA x NWSL crossover with The Athletic’s Chantel Jennings, from her new role as the WNBA staff writer, to the bubble experience in Florida and how the WNBA is prioritizing ...
ListenA Strategic Plan for the NWSL from 2020-08-06T09:00:17
NWSL Commissioner Lisa Baird (2:03) has gotten her one (1) day off since the NWSL Challenge Cup and joins Meg to reflect on her month in Utah, expansion, the league’s next steps on diversity and in...
ListenDash TF On from 2020-07-30T09:00:03
The Houston Dash are your NWSL Challenge Cup champions — and Rachel Daly, Kristie Mewis and Shea Groom all join the pod to discuss the bubble, the soccer and the epic celebrations (2:08). For a big...
ListenBoston Breakers Forever from 2020-07-23T18:41:16
The NWSL Challenge Cup final is set for Sunday between the Houston Dash and Chicago Red Stars (12:30 ET/CBS), and Steph Yang of All for XI (2:31) joins the pod to talk about the tournament, take a ...
ListenBonus Episode: NWSL is coming to Los Angeles from 2020-07-21T12:40:09
A special bonus pod of Full Time with Meg Linehan — thanks to major NWSL expansion news, as the league has awarded a team to a new ownership group in Los Angeles. Meg is joined by two of the team’s...
ListenStay Home, Watch Soccer from 2020-07-16T12:15:01
Episode four of Full Time with Meg Linehan, and we’re through the preliminary round of the NWSL Challenge Cup and as sleep-deprived as ever. First, Christen Press and Tobin Heath (3:24) are on the ...
ListenFind Your People and Love Them from 2020-07-09T09:00:30
It’s episode three of Full Time with Meg Linehan, and Meg is joined by noted NWSL Expert Sandra Herrera who’s been locking down CBS’ editorial coverage of the NWSL Challenge Cup, as well as their p...
ListenA Powerful Statement from 2020-07-02T09:00:15
It’s episode two of Full Time with Meg Linehan, and the sleep deprivation from the Challenge Cup is already kicking in, but we’re talking soccer and much larger things with Crystal Dunn of the Nort...
ListenYes, The Schedule Is Out from 2020-06-25T09:00:15
Welcome to the first episode of Full Time with Meg Linehan. We’re kicking things off with interviews with the Orlando Pride’s Ali Krieger (7:38) on the NWSL Challenge Cup (recorded before the Pride...
ListenFull Time with Meg Linehan Trailer from 2020-06-15T18:42:55
Debuting Thursday, June 25th on The Athletic: Full Time with Meg Linehan is a weekly soccer podcast expanding The Athletic’s coverage of the U.S. women’s national team, the National Women’s Soccer...
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