Full Time: A show about women's soccer

Full Time: A show about women's soccer

Author: The Athletic Language: English Episodes: 100
For anyone who lives and breathes the beautiful game as played by women, Full Time: A show about women's soccer is your essential audio companion. This isn't just a recap show; it's a deep, thoughtful, and often lively exploration of the entire ecosystem. Produced by the journalists at The Athletic, the podcast delivers expert analysis and storytelling you can trust, moving seamlessly from the latest U.S. women’s national team drama to the week's pivotal NWSL results and major stories from leagues across Europe and the globe. Three times a week, hosts Meg Linehan, Tamerra Griffin, and Jillian Sakovits break down the matches, but more importantly, they dig into the culture, context, and consequential conversations that define the sport's moment. You'll hear from fellow reporters, players, coaches, and insiders who provide unique perspectives you won't find anywhere else. Whether it's a transfer saga, a tactical revolution, or a discussion about the broader impact of the game, this is where the narrative gets unpacked. Tune in for a blend of immediate reaction, investigative reporting, and the kind of informed debate that mirrors the passion of the fans themselves. This podcast goes beyond the final whistle to deliver the full story.
Episodes
What the USWNT learned from their scrappy win over Argentina [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:03
The U.S. women’s national team scrapped its way to a 2-0 win over Argentina in the opening match of the 2026 SheBelieves Cup. But what did Emma Hayes’s team learn from a match where they only generated six shots and were…
Jameese Joseph: Trinidadian roots and legacy playing for the USWNT [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:37
Family can shape us. For U.S. women’s national team forward Jameese Joseph, the pride she feels playing soccer is the result of the hard work and dedication of her parents, who put her in a position to be great.On this e…
Making sense of global qualifying for the 2027 Women’s World Cup [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:19
While the U.S. women’s national team has been playing friendly after friendly, plenty of the rest of the world has already started their qualification paths to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.So, what is the st…
Getting to know three 2026 NWSL rookies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:33
The start of the 2026 NWSL season is just three weeks away! So, now is a great time to get to know some of the new faces in the league. On this episode of Full Time, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by three exciting rook…
Are Chelsea in crisis? | USWNT SheBelieves Cup roster reactions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:06
After 13 years and 19 trophies, last week Chelsea parted ways with general manager Paul Green. After a wild few weeks for the Blues, it’s time to wonder if the reigning Women’s Super League Champions are in crisis?On thi…
Cat Macario’s future & what will the UWCL knockout rounds bring? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:47
Cat Macario has been left off Chelsea’s squad list for the UEFA Women’s Champions League knockout rounds. So, what does this say about the future of the U.S. women’s national team forward and her Chelsea contract that wi…
Are Arsenal now the best women’s team in the world? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:21
Arsenal are the inaugural winners of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, after defeating Corinthians 3-2 after extra time on Sunday. But does being crowned world inter-continental champions mean anything for the Gunners and…
Crystal Dunn retires: Is she the greatest NWSL player ever? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:14
On Thursday, we saw one of the greatest U.S. women’s national team players of all time hang up their cleats. At age 33, Crystal Dunn has decided to retire from professional soccer.So, on this episode of Full Time, host J…