It was a big week of NWSL news, with plenty of updates and glimpses into the league's future plans. So, on this week's Full Time Focus, host Jillian Sakovits dives into what we learned from the NWSL’s Autumn press conference, where commissioner Jess Berman answered lots of questions regarding the salary cap, player safety, expansion and her future plans to stay on. Alongside Jillian is Melanie Anzidei and Asli Pelit, who were at the league headquarters in New York City covering the press conference for The Athletic.

After that, Megan Feringa also comes on the show to join Melanie and Asli for a round table discussing the 2025 women's Ballon d'Or, the biggest talking points and who deserves to take home the crown on Monday night.

PLUS: Get focused with Full Time's 1-2-3 of what to watch this weekend from the Houston Dash's NWSL playoff dreams needing a jolt, an early NWSL playoff 'get-right' game in the Rose City, and a top four clash in the English Women's Super League.

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Referenced on the show:

NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman says she ‘intends to be around’ as 4-year contract nears end

NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman talks expansion, salary cap and player safety

NWSL to launch pair of combines to help identify prospective players

Reign defeat Racing in resumed match after Savannah DeMelo’s medical emergency

Inside Alyssa Thompson’s move to Chelsea: Tearful goodbyes, late nights and customary pizza

Who should win the women’s Ballon d’Or: Aitana Bonmati, Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly?

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUESTS: Melanie Anzidei, Asli Pelit, Megan Feringa

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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