• Full Time with Meg Linehan: A show about women's soccer

  • By: The Athletic
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Full Time with Meg Linehan: A show about women's soccer

By: The Athletic
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  • 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 and co-host Tamerra Griffin 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
  • Talking USWNT and SheBelieves Cup with former captain Becky Sauerbrunn

    Talking USWNT and SheBelieves Cup with former captain Becky Sauerbrunn
    Feb 20 2025
    Special guest Becky Sauerbrunn joins host Meg Linehan to talk all things USWNT, the SheBelieves Cup, and her post-career transition to broadcasting with TNT Sports, as well as her podcasting with Sam Mewis. The conversation also dips into being on the other side of the media divide, USWNT leadership, and what Sauerbrunn's latest books and TV recommendations are. Later on in the show, The Athletic's Melanie Anzidei joins Meg to report on the ground from Houston, Texas, where the SheBelieves Cup kicks off. What is the atmosphere like in camp? How is Emma Hayes and her experimental team approaching these matches? And, could the three visiting nations be in more of a 'win-now' headspace? PLUS: Meg gets you caught up on all the Luis Rubiales trial, Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw's powerful statement, and other international and NWSL news from another busy week in women's soccer. _______________ Articles mentioned on the show: Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault and fined €10,000 for kissing Jenni Hermoso at World Cup Chloe Kelly on Arsenal, England and what happens next: ‘I’m ready to learn and be happy again’ USWNT names to watch during the SheBelieves Cup. Plus, Khadija Shaw’s powerful moment 2025 NWSL Competition Manual: What’s New _______________ HOST: Meg Linehan GUESTS: Becky Sauerbrunn, Melanie Anzidei PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen _______________ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • How Emma Hayes is revolutionizing the USWNT and global soccer

    How Emma Hayes is revolutionizing the USWNT and global soccer
    Feb 13 2025
    This week, Full Time drills down on Emma Hayes' new strategic vision for the U.S. women's national team, which is titled 'The WNT Way'. Host Meg Linehan is joined by The Athletic's Jeff Rueter to discuss how the new blueprint is attempting to revolutionize the existing approach to women's soccer in terms of anatomy, psychology, coaching and tactics. The duo also break down the latest USWNT roster for the upcoming 2025 SheBelieves Cup, the importance of a returning Cat Macario, and who are the new faces to watch. PLUS: Meg and Jeff open the show by examining how the NWSLPA and Commissioner Jess Berman are responding to the latest government efforts to ban trans athletes. _______________ Articles mentioned on the show: Emma Hayes’ plan for USWNT looks to reframe approach through lens of women and girls Emma Hayes names USWNT squad for SheBelieves Cup: Triple Espresso remains out of action Espanyol call for action after ‘unacceptable’ Mapi Leon incident with Daniela Caracas during Barcelona Liga F game Sam Kerr, a nightmare two years and now the chance to look to the future Khadija Shaw returns to Manchester City training after missing Arsenal game following racist, misogynistic abuse _______________ HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Jeff Rueter PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen _______________ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Why NWSL is paying players $5 million in restitution over past abuse scandal

    Why NWSL is paying players $5 million in restitution over past abuse scandal
    Feb 6 2025
    This week Full Time unpacks the outcome of a joint investigation by the attorneys general of the District of Columbia, Illinois, and New York into systemic abuse within the National Women's Soccer League from 2013 until 2021. As a result, the NWSL must create a $5 million player compensation fund as part of a settlement regarding its role in widespread allegations of abuse. We examine how we got here and what made the 2021 NWSL reckoning so impactful. What does this restitution fund mean for the league and women's soccer worldwide? Why is it important to note that the NWSL Players Association is the one forcing the league to be accountable? Hear from former players Erin Simon and Tori Huster as well as NWSLPA executive Meghann Burke as they reflect on the week's historic settlement. PLUS: The trial of former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales is underway in Madrid. How does it intersect with the NWSL's landmark changes and the broader landscape of making women's soccer safer around the world? _______________ Articles mentioned on the show: NWSL agrees to pay $5 million to players who suffered abuse in new settlement NWSL players pause games in protest as games return in wake of Paul Riley investigation ‘This guy has a pattern’: Amid institutional failure, former NWSL players accuse prominent coach of sexual coercion Luis Rubiales trial: Jorge Vilda spoke of ‘consequences’ for Jenni Hermoso, claims her brother _______________ HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Theo Lloyd-Hughes PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen _______________ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins

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