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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USWNT lessons from London and The Hague, plus the importance of supporting Barbra Banda
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This week on Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan unpack the USWNT's eventful final matches of 2024 against England and the Netherlands. To help do that, The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur and Megan Feringa pop in to offer their perspective from being at those friendlies in London and The Hague. Which players stood out, and which struggled? How …
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Unpacking Michele Kang's donation, and the final USWNT roster of 2024
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On this episode of Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan get the listener caught up on everything U.S. women's national team ahead of the final matches of 2024. After all, it has been rather a busy week at the federation. Tamerra and Meg break down what Michelle Kang's $30m donation to U.S. Soccer really means, analyze Emma Hayes' final roster…
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Orlando Pride are champions, and talking NWSL growth with Melissa Etheridge and Lo LaBonta
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On a very special final podcast of the NWSL season, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan react to the Orlando Pride winning the 2024 Championship live from CPKC Stadium in Kansas City. How did Barbra Banda deliver the match's championship-winning moment? Should the referee have intervened more? Were the defeated Washington Spirit unlucky not to find a g…
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Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit's roads to the NWSL Championship Final
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It's NWSL championship week! It's team continuity vs. team chaos. To get ready for Saturday's final between the Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit, Full Time is tracing each NWSL club's journey to the final at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City. Hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan are joined by The Athletic's Steph Yang and Emily Olsen to get a dee…
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It's NWSL Playoff Semifinal week! So, on this episode of Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan caught up with Washington Spirit and USWNT midfielder Hal Hershfelt ahead of her team's knockout match against Gotham FC. They talked about adjusting to life in the pros, the special home crowd at Audi Field, coffee stories from Paris, why she loves …
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Full Time Review: Top four seeds all advance to NWSL Playoff Semifinals
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Welcome back to the Full Time Review! Your weekly recap of the NWSL weekend in nearly the same amount of time as a VAR review at Red Bull Arena. Tamerra Griffin breaks down all four NWSL Playoff Quarterfinals. Although we didn't see any upsets, there was plenty of drama, a comeback, extra time, and big goals from the league's MVP contenders Barbra …
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Will we see an upset in the NWSL Playoff quarterfinals?
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The NWSL Playoffs are finally here. On this edition of Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan analyze everything you need to know on all four of the opening weekend's quarterfinals. Former player turned broadcaster Lori Lindsey also joins the podcast to help out in the discussion. It's crunch time. Who are the favorites to advance to the semifi…
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Full Time Review: NWSL playoffs set, Christine Sinclair's Rose City goodbye, and San Diego's pitch debacle
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Welcome back to the Full Time Review! Your weekly recap of the NWSL weekend & more in less time than a weather delay in Houston, Texas. Tamerra Griffin has the latest on Bay FC and Portland Thorns locking in the two remaining playoff spots, and what the full quarterfinal slate now looks like. Live from Providence Park, Steph Yang chimes in on the b…
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On this edition of Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan evaluate what we know about the five expansion bids to become the 16th team in the NWSL. What is the league looking for when it comes to bids? How important is location, an independently owned stadium, an enticing media market or deep pockets? While Tamerra and Meg try to answer that, th…
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Full Time Review: Alyssa Thompson and Emma Sears star in USWNT vs. Iceland friendlies, England stunned by Germany
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Welcome back to the Full Time Review! This time, a FIFA international window edition. Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan recap the USWNT's two friendlies against Iceland, as well as analyze some of the best individual performances and most intriguing takeaways. Then, hear from The Athletic's Megan Feringa, who was at Wembley Stadium to watch England l…
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The NWSL & the USWNT's generational shift and goodbye Chicago Red Stars
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Change is upon us. In the NWSL and on the U.S. women's national team. This week, on the Full Time podcast, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan delve into what this means both on and off the pitch. Who will step into the spotlight? Who will be the new culture bearer? Who has that dawg in them? What should fans be looking out for as Emma Hayes utilizes a…
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Full Time Review: Racing Louisville and Bay FC keep playoff hunt alive, Temwa Chawinga completes record of scoring against every NWSL team
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Welcome back to the Full Time Review! The Athletic's Monday morning podcast that brings you a recap of the weekend's NWSL action and more from the women's soccer world in under 15 minutes. This week, Tamerra Griffin set the scene as big wins for Racing Louisville and Bay FC meant that the final two NWSL playoff spots are still up for grabs. Would i…
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Giving Temwa Chawinga her flowers, plus the BOS Nation FC launch fiasco
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On one of the most jam-packed Full Time podcasts ever, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan unpack the team name launch of the Boston-based BOS Nation FC, the NWSL's 15th expansion club. What was behind the now redacted 'Too Many Balls' marketing campaign? Who are the owners trying to appeal to? How will Boston look to make amends after hurting its fanb…
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Full Time Review: Temwa Chawinga breaks NWSL goal record, Portland Thorns stun Orlando Pride
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Welcome back to Full Time Review, your Monday recap of all the best women's soccer action from the weekend in under 15 minutes. This week, Theo Lloyd-Hughes rounds up the NWSL weekend, starting with the Portland Thorns stunning the Orlando Pride on Friday night, and handing Seb Hines' team their first defeat in over a year. Then, the Kansas City Cu…
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Inside the Orlando Pride's journey to NWSL greatness with Haley Carter
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The unbeaten Orlando Pride has just lifted the 2024 NWSL Shield. But their history, on the pitch, in this league is one filled with many more downs than ups. This week on Full Time, Meg Linehan and Steph Yang trace the Pride's journey from an awkward expansion club, to now sitting at the top of the standings at the end of an unprecedented 2024 seas…
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Full Time Review: Orlando Pride clinches NWSL Shield, Angel City bounces back from points deduction
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Welcome to the first-ever edition of Full Time Review! A new podcast from The Athletic that brings you a quick review of all the weekend’s NWSL action in under 15 minutes. Every Monday, we'll keep you updated on the biggest news stories, results, off-field moments, breathtaking goals, press conference reactions, and maybe some tidbits from Europe a…
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NWSL playoff vision boards featuring Taylor Flint
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It's all to play for. With four matches of the NWSL regular season remaining, it's time we got serious about the teams still trying to book their tickets to the postseason. This week on Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan break down the four teams, the Chicago Red Stars, the Portland Thorns, Bay FC, and Racing Louisville, that are trying to …
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Pathways and potential: A deep dive into the USYNT and the 2024 U-20 Women's World Cup
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Fresh from their best finish at a U-20 World Cup in over 10 years, it is time to take a closer look at the state of the women's USYNT. On a very special episode of Full Time, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan were joined by three guests to go deeper into the world of U-20 international soccer. Former USWNT legend Heather O'Reilly hopped on the podcas…
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Lesle Gallimore talks Seattle Reign's new era and the Hope Solo documentary
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This week's Full Time podcast has a bit of a Seattle feel. Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan caught up with Seattle Reign general manager Lesle Gallimore to learn more about how the NWSL club's recent ownership change has affected their 2024 season in both frustrating and exciting ways. Gallimore also opened up about her decision to feature in the ne…
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Farewell Alex Morgan: Grappling with the USWNT legend's sudden retirement with Jordan Angeli
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In San Diego, CA, on a sweltering Sunday in September, Alex Morgan hung up her cleats. With just a few days' notice, the two-time World Cup winner, Olympic gold-medalist, and NWSL Champion said goodbye to playing soccer. On this week's episode of the Full Time podcast, it's all about digging into this moment. Starting with Morgan's retirement video…
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Analyzing the 2025 NWSL free agents you need to know
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With 2025 NWSL free agents officially being able to negotiate with new clubs as of September 1st, it was a good time for the Full Time podcast to do a deep dive on the players set to hit the market. Whether you're a general manager in training or a first-time free agency enjoyer, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan break down all the key concepts, and …
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Why are Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea touring the USA?
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This week, a trio of top European clubs toured the United States. But why? Meg Linehan and Steph Yang unpack why Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea's women's teams are making sure to have pre-season friendlies across the Atlantic, and what the trend might be a sign of bigger things to come. What can we learn from analyzing both the on-pitch and off-pi…
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Inside the landmark new NWSL CBA with Brianna Pinto
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It is another monumental day for the National Women's Soccer League Players Association. On Thursday, the NWSLPA announced that it had agreed terms for a new collective bargaining agreement through the 2030 season. The new CBA is effective immediately and comes just two years after the NWSL and its players signed the first-ever union contract in th…
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'Seizing the moment': Commissioner Jessica Berman on the NWSL's Olympic momentum
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From a café in Paris, Meg Linehan sat down with NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman for a special one-on-one interview episode. The conversation focused on how the league is strategizing to maximize the impact of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Can the NWSL build on the success of the gold medal-winning U.S. women's national team, as well as dozens of high-p…
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Olympic Gold for the USWNT: Emma Hayes triumphant in first tournament after Alyssa Naeher heroics in final
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Your 2024 Paris Olympic champions are the U.S. women's national team. On the final Olympic reaction podcast, Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang dissect how Emma Hayes' players ground out a nervy and choppy 1-0 win in the final over Brazil. Was this USA team redeeming the 2023 World Cup failure or is that an unfair lens to view the triumph through? Just…
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USWNT advances to Olympic final after Naomi Girma masterclass shuts out Germany
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The U.S. women's national team's 2024 Paris Olympics adventure is not over. After a 1-0 extra-time win over Germany in Tuesday's semifinal, Emma Hayes' team will take on Brazil for a gold medal this weekend. On this special match-reaction Full Time podcast, Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang break down how the USA stayed cool to survive and advance in …
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Last-min Trin: Rodman's goal sees USWNT advance, more Olympic Quarterfinal madness
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What a day. With three of the four 2024 Paris Olympic quarterfinals going to extra time, (and two of those games going to a penalty shootout), it's about time the Full Time podcast did the same! That's right, it's a bumper edition of the Full Time podcast, Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang react to the U.S. women's national team's 1-0 overtime win ove…
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Waltzing past Matildas: Fatigued USWNT beats Australia 2-1, and previewing the Olympic soccer Quarterfinals
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And breathe. The USWNT finished the group stage with a perfect three wins from three at the 2024 Paris Olympics. At the end of the day's soccer action, Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang react to the Americans' 2-1 over Australia and then they are joined by Meg Linehan to give the inside scoop from the Stade Velodrome, in Marseille, on how the players …
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The USWNT swaggers past Germany 4-1 and into Olympic quarterfinals
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Moments after the USA's confident 4-1 win over Germany at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang jump on the Full Time podcast to break down all the action. Why does the Americans' front three look so cohesive right now? Is there anyone that Naomi Girma can't cover? Why did Emma Hayes opt for an unchanged team? Midway through the p…
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Swanson sparkles, Trin spins: USWNT opens Olympics with 3-0 win over Zambia
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Immediately after the USA's 3-0 win over Zambia at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang sit down to react to all the action. How did Emma Hayes appear in her first major tournament game? Did the USA's attack do enough against 10 players? What can we infer from the lineup choices and substitutions? Later on in the show, Meg Lineha…
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Olympic soccer preview: Who stands between the USWNT and a gold medal?
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Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang host a special episode of the Full Time podcast that previews the entire 2024 Paris Olympics soccer tournament. With the help of three additional experts, from The Athletic's soccer desk, the crew breaks down everything you need to know about Groups A, B, and C. From who the standout players might be, to the expected …
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This week, Meg and Tamerra analyze how the U.S. women's national performed in their final two dress rehearsals, against Mexico and Costa Rica, ahead of the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics. There may just be a growing concern that the USA's midfield is, in fact, not midfielding. In what ways can Emma Hayes attempt to fix it? And, how did the hot we…
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Celebrating 25 years of the 99ers with Julie Foudy and Briana Scurry
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This week is the 25th anniversary of the U.S. women's national team winning the 1999 World Cup, so what better way to celebrate than by bringing two legendary players from that team onto the podcast? Hall of Famers Julie Foudy and Briana Scurry joined Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan to reflect on what made the 1999 team special, share stories of th…
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With just over half the season played - and the month-long Olympic break on the horizon - it is the perfect time to zoom out and have a healthy debate on the state of the 2024 NWSL season. Hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan are joined by former player and current broadcast analyst Jill Loyden to reflect on the league at its midway point while al…
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Emma Hayes leaves behind Alex Morgan: 2024 USWNT Olympic roster breakdown
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The USA's 2024 Paris Olympics roster is finally here. So, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan take a deep dive into the major takeaways, leading with head coach Emma Hayes' big decision to leave behind veteran forward and co-captain Alex Morgan. Was it the right call to drop Morgan, and how was the move factored into the roster construction on and off …
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Juneteenth: Celebrating the culture with Croix Bethune
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To celebrate Juneteenth, Tamerra Griffin hosts a special episode of the podcast to explore the holiday and Blackness in the NWSL. Alongside Tamerra's musings on the history of Juneteenth, commitment to liberation, and the importance of telling Black stories in soccer, she is joined by two special guests from the Washington Spirit. First, rookie sen…
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Catching up with Tobin Heath, and exploring expansion with Bay FC and the Utah Royals
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Ahead of the two 2024 expansion teams' first-ever meeting in the NWSL, Tamerra and Meg take a closer look at Bay FC and the Utah Royals. As we approach midseason, in their inaugural years, what are the two clubs doing similarly, and how are their approaches unique? To help get these answers, Kiki Pickett, the unsung midfield hero for the Northern C…
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A dream USWNT debut for 16-year-old Lily Yohannes & more from Minnesota
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In the immediate aftermath of the USWNT's victories over South Korea, Meg Linehan and fellow Athletic writer Steph Yang joined podcast host Tamerra Griffin live from Allianz Field, in St. Paul, MN, for a roundtable discussion of the biggest moments and lessons learned from the first two matches of the Emma Hayes era. The trio unpack what it was lik…
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At long last, Emma Hayes is in the United States to officially begin her tenure as the head coach of the U.S. women's national team. And, there is a lot to talk about. Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan debate whether there has ever been an incoming coach with this much hype in the team's history. Is American soccer ready for a coach with this much pe…
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It's a new era for the U.S. women's national team, and it's also a new era for Full Time with Meg Linehan. On the first episode back, new podcast co-host Tamerra Griffin and Meg analyzed the names that made the cut, and some notable absentees, from Emma Hayes' first-ever USA national team roster. To unpack the news that Brazil will be hosting the 2…
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We're so excited to announce that Meg and the show are back and bigger than ever on May 23. Here's a little trailer explaining what to expect from the show and why we're so excited to return. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices저자 The Athletic
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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/adchoices저자 The Athletic
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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 at Chelsea, winning 13 major trophies, Hayes is primed to manage the four-time World Champions and four-time Olympic gold medallists. She replaces Vlatko A…
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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 sprint’ for its bid: An investor explains how it came together: https://theathletic.com/4882270/2023/09/20/boston-nwsl-2026/ Learn more about your ad choices.…
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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 World Cup, the future of the NWSL, and the current situation with the Spanish Football Federation. With the Women’s World Cup now over, here are 5 big so…
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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 some candidates to be the next USWNT head coach? USWNT’s Vlatko Andonovski resigns, assistant Twila Kilgore named interim head coach: https://theathletic.com…
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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 time win over the Netherlands, and Sweden's 2-1 win over Japan to book a place in the semifinal. You can follow all our 2023 World Cup coverage here: htt…
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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 issues for the Americans? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices저자 The Athletic
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USWNT prepares for Sweden, Round of 16 | 2023 Women's World Cup
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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 of the tournament — Is this the best Women's World Cup ever?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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USWNT narrowly advances to the Round of 16 | 2023 Women's World Cup reaction
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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? Can they fix the issues? Is the disconnect between NWSL and National Team holding back progress? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…
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