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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Welcome to Full Time's big UEFA Women's Euro 2025 preview podcast. Hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan get you caught up on everything you need to know about the tournament. With the help of The Athletic's Megan Feringa, Cerys Jones, Ali Rampling and Charlotte Harpur the crew breaks down every group - from A to D - with expert analysis on the favorites, the contenders, the dark horses, the breakout stars, the narratives that need busting, and what could define this summer's action.

Will England defend their title? Can Wales disrupt the 'group of death'? Are Spain truly way ahead of the chasing pack? Why is this Sweden's last dance?

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Articles referenced on the show:

Women’s Euros 2025: Guide to Group A – Hosts’ hopes, Hegerberg and a long-throw weapon

Switzerland team guide – can Sundhage help the hosts make history?

Check out more written coverage at The Athletic's Women's Euro 2025 hub here

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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan

GUESTS: Megan Feringa, Cerys Jones, Ali Rampling, Charlotte Harpur

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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On this week's Full Time Review, Jillian Sakovits has everything you need to know about the final Matchweek of the first half of the NWSL season. Then, Producer Theo is joined by Annie Peterson to go deeper on the Portland Thorns and the rejuvenation of their intimidating home stadium, Providence Park. Peterson looks back on the history of the team, as well what makes this group special, to better understand why the Portland Thorns are so good at home. After legends retired, and high-profile stars were set to miss the season, the Thorns have been far greather than some expected and go into the NWSL summer break undefeated at home.

PLUS: Jillian & Theo give out some NWSL midseason superlatives. From most memorable goal, to best social media follow, and most stylish merch.

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Articles mentioned on the show:

Angel City FC players wear ‘Immigrant City Football Club’ shirts amid ongoing ICE raids

Portland Thorns’ Bella Bixby on returning to play after motherhood: ‘It changes your body’

As others go silent, NWSL group doubles down over supporting Black players on Juneteenth and beyond

NWSL, WNBA unions release joint statement in response to immigration raids across U.S.

‘We’re being hunted. That’s how we feel.’ ICE activity puts an MLS fan group on pause

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUEST: Annie Peterson

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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On this week's Full Time Focus, Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Meg Linehan to break down the latest USWNT roster that was announced for the upcoming friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Canada. How is Emma Hayes managing her players' workload this summer? Who are the new faces on the team? And, what does Rose Lavelle's return mean?

After that, Producer Theo caught up with Houston Dash goalkeeper Abby Smith to talk about what Juneteenth means to her and the Black Women's Player Collective's work in the Black soccer community and beyond.

PLUS: Megan Feringa hops onto the podcast from Snowdon mountain in Wales, where the Welsh Women's National Team announced their squad for Euro 2025 from 3,500 feet. Jillian then closes out the show with her 1-2-3 of things to watch in the NWSL this weekend.

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Referenced on the show:

Emma Hayes and Mauricio Pochettino face different challenges with their U.S. teams

As others go silent, NWSL group doubles down over supporting Black players on Juneteenth and beyond

Head coach Rhian Wilkinson climbs Wales’ highest mountain to announce historic Euro 2025 squad

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUESTS: Meg Linehan, Abby Smith, Megan Feringa

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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On this week's Full Time, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan answer some insightful and hilarious listener questions in a special summer mailbag episode.

From fantasy USWNT lineups, to best kits, player stylists, NWSL rule clarifications, a potential future for a women's U.S. Open Cup, book clubs and so much more.

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Articles referenced on the show:

U.S. women’s coach Emma Hayes plans to give Europe-based players ‘much needed break’ this summer

Jonatan Giráldez addresses departure from Washington Spirit: ‘Football is unpredictable’

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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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On this week's Full Time Review, Theo Lloyd-Hughes gets you all caught up on the major talking points from Matchday 12 of the NWSL season. Then after that, Theo is joined by Tampa Bay Sun captain Jordyn Listro fresh from lifting the inaugural USL-Super League championship title this past weekend. Listro reflects on the emotion of bringing a title to her adopted home of Tampa Bay, and what the USL-SL has delivered in its first season.

PLUS: The Athletic's Asli Pelit discusses her feature interview with Evelyn Shores, the UNC and U.S. youth national team rising star who just scored the million-dollar goal at The Soccer Tournament. Asli also has the latest scoop on the early bidding process for host cities at the 2031 Women's World Cup in the United States.

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Articles mentioned on the show:

Angel City FC players wear ‘Immigrant City Football Club’ shirts amid ongoing ICE raids

Who is Evelyn Shores? Meet the USWNT youth player winning NCAA titles and scoring $1m goals

Potential host cities talk 2031 Women’s World Cup after U.S. Soccer initiates selection process

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HOST: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

GUEST: Jordyn Listro, Asli Pelit

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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On this week's Full Time Focus, Jillian Sakovits catches up with Racing Louisville and USWNT winger Emma Sears. The 24-year-old talks about her impressive start to the 2025 NWSL season and takes the listener inside the environment that head coach Bev Yanez has fostered in Louisville. Sears also talks about breaking into the USWNT having never played at the youth levels growing up, and the message that head coach Emma Hayes is sending to players who are competing for a place.

PLUS: Jillian has all the latest headlines and stories to watch heading into the soccer weekend, from major USWNT transfer news to a cursed away trip for the Washington Spirit and the rivalry in the USL-Super League final.

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Referenced on the show:

OL Lyonnes in talks with Ajax over transfer of USWNT midfielder Lily Yohannes: Sources

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUEST: Emma Sears

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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As England prepares to defend its European title, the nation has been rocked by the sudden retirements of high-profile veterans Mary Earps and Fran Kirby, and the withdrawal of vice-captain Mille Bright. As pressure intensifies on head coach Sarina Wiegman ahead of Euro 2025, many are wondering: Is England really in crisis?

On a special edition of Full Time, Tamerra Griffin is joined by The Athletic's Megan Feringa and Jacob Whitehead to unpack how England got to this point, and where Wiegman's team might be heading. What has changed since the Lionesses won Euro 2022? Has opinion soured on Wiegman? Is this amount of noise normal for any high-profile defending champion? Who will step up to be the leaders for England in Switzerland this summer?

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Articles referenced on the show:

England have a strong core despite retirements – Sarina Wiegman seems to know it

Chelsea defender Millie Bright undergoes knee surgery following England withdrawal

Introducing England Women’s Euro 2025 squad: Every player analysed

England manager Sarina Wiegman’s ‘honest conversations’ come with mixed results

In Mary Earps’ departure, Sarina Wiegman faces the toughest challenge of her England tenure

Inside Mary Earps’ shock England retirement: Anger from Wiegman, mixed feelings from team-mates

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HOST: Tamerra Griffin

GUESTS: Megan Feringa, Jacob Whitehead

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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