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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This week on Full Time, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan are joined by friend of the show Sam Mewis, the former USWNT player turned podcaster and editor-in-chief with The Women's Game.

Mewis reflects on the past 18 months since she retired from soccer and stepped into a new role on the media side. How has she evolved as a journalist and presenter over that time? What tensions has she encountered along the way? Where is the evolving media landscape of women's soccer heading?

After a knee injury ended her career prematurely, Mewis also talks about her post-career move to Burlington, Vermont, and how the state "healed all wounds." The trio also talk Vermont Green FC women, where Mewis is currently coaching a summer exhibition series, and the emotions that come when you step back on the pitch again but not as a player. The show closes out with Mewis discussing her current favorite NWSL players and her favorite goal of her career.

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Articles referenced on the show:

Sam Mewis, World Cup winner with USWNT and NWSL champion, retires from professional soccer

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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan

GUEST: Sam Mewis

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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On this week's Full Time Review, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Meg Linehan to discuss the biggest talking points from Week 11 of the NWSL season. Is it time to be concerned about Gotham FC's playoff chances? Is Bev Yanez an early contender for coach of the year? And, Boston Legacy FC have unveiled their club crest. Jill and Meg give their takes and take you inside the club's design plans.

PLUS: Jillian runs down more of the weekend's top stories, including a farewell to Jonatan Giraldez from the Washington Spirit fans, a slew of first-time goalscorers and a coaching change in the English Women's Super League. The show closes out with a Pride special moment of the week.

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Articles mentioned on the show:

Rose Lavelle returns but KC Current hand Gotham FC third straight loss

Boston Legacy FC unveils new team crest: ‘It’s been a learning process. We had a hiccup’

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

Tottenham part company with women’s coach Robert Vilahamn

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUEST: Meg Linehan

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 has a feature interview with Seattle Reign and USYNT defender Jordyn Bugg. The 18-year-old reflects on her first year as a professional soccer player in the NWSL, what she has learned from the players she looks up to, such as Naomi Girma and Lynn BIyendolo, and what she learned from her recent trip to Germany with the USWNT U23s.

PLUS: Producer Theo catches up with Charlotte Harpur to talk England, after the sudden international retirements of Mary Earps and Fran Kirby, and vice-captain Millie Bright's withdrawal from the UEFA Women's European Championships. Jillian then closes out the show with her three things to watch for in upcoming NWSL weekend.

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Referenced on the show:

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

Millie Bright withdraws from England selection for Euro 2025

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

Curiosity and a new challenge drew former Bayern Munich Women’s coach to Angel City

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUESTS: Jordyn Bugg, Charlotte Harpur

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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In the wake of Michele Kang transferring head coach Jonatan Giraldez between two clubs that she owns, the Washington Spirit and OL Lyonnes, the soccer world has begun to question whether multi-club ownership is a good thing for the women's game.

This week on Full Time, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan are joined by Aslit Pelit and Emily Olsen of The Athletic for an in-depth discussion into the world of multi-club ownership. What has multi-club ownership looked like in the men's game, and what things can be learned or avoided? How is the Giraldez transfer an inflection point? Why would it be different if a player transferred between affiliated clubs? Is there a pecking order between clubs in a multi-club model? Does the UEFA Women's Champions League still hold the most prestige?

PLUS: Tamerra and Meg give their thoughts on the USWNT's 4-0 win over Jamaica, and who impressed during the most recent FIFA international window. Including, their opinion on who the USWNT's starting front three should be while 'Triple Espresso' remains absent.

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Articles mentioned on the show:

Down to Business: Multi-club ownership is growing in women’s soccer, but ‘execution is everything’

Spirit owner Michele Kang sets vision for future of women’s soccer with new global football group

FAQs about the Spirit’s coaching shuffle

Joe Montemurro leaves role as OL Lyonnes head coach

Spirit coach Jonatan Giráldez to take OL Lyonnes job, Adrián González to lead Washington

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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan

GUESTS: Asli Pelit, Emily Olsen

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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On this week's Full Time Review, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Jeff Rueter to break down the USWNT's 3-0 win over China. What did we learn about the importance of Naomi Girma's role on the USWNT after her first international appearance of 2025? What made Lo LaBonta's history-making debut so special?

PLUS: The latest on the expected imminent departure of Washington Spirit head coach Jonatan Giraldez to OL Lyonnes in France reported in The Athletic this weekend, Marta's comeback with Brazil in Sao Paulo, more headlines from the FIFA international weekend, and Jillian's moment of the week.

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Articles mentioned on the show:

The USWNT basks in the return of Naomi Girma – their ‘security blanket’

USWNT midfield stands out in 3-0 win over China, Sam Coffey tallies second U.S. goal

Joe Montemurro leaves role as OL Lyonnes head coach

Spirit coach Jonatan Giráldez set to take OL Lyonnes job, Adrián González to lead Washington

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUEST: Jeff Rueter

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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On this week's Full Time Focus, Tamerra Griffin sits down with Sam Coffey for a feature interview from USWNT training camp. The 26-year-old midfielder discusses developing her leadership style, as she assumed the captaincy of the Portland Thorns following the retirements of veterans Becky Sauerbrunn and Christine Sinclair. Coffey also discusses her time in Mexico competing with the Thorns in the inaugural Concacaf W Champions Cup, the heroic welcome that Emily Fox received at USWNT training camp, and her thoughts on the USWNT midfield.

PLUS: Host Jillian Sakovits and Tamerra get into what they're looking forward to in the USWNT's upcoming friendly against China, and some other notable things to watch out for this weekend.

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Referenced on the show:

USWNT and Portland Thorns’ Sam Coffey has navigated major roster changes, leading with devotion

After her first USWNT call-up at 32, Lo’eau LaBonta expects nothing, ‘willing to give everything’

Gotham FC wins inaugural Concacaf Champions Cup, 1-0 over Tigres UANL

USWNT roster: Naomi Girma returns, Lo’eau LaBonta debuts, Korbin Albert absent

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUESTS: Sam Coffey, Tamerra Griffin

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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It has been billed as women's football 'reimagined' but with the inaugural edition behind us, what really is World Sevens Football (W7F) offering to the sport's global ecosystem?

This week on Full Time, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan are joined by USWNT legend Tobin Heath to discuss her role as the chair of player advisory council in developing the innovative seven-a-side tournament. Why was W7F such a breath of fresh air for players, and how can W7F disrupt the status quo?

Then The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur, joins the podcast to give her perspective from covering the W7F on the media side and the concerns regarding its hand-picked competing teams. Plus, Charlotte gives her inside view on Tuesday's sudden news that Mary Earps has retired from international soccer.

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Articles mentioned on the show:

Inside World Sevens Football: A $5m prize pot, rolling subs, DJ sets and plenty of personality

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

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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan

GUESTS: Tobin Heath, 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, The Athletic's Art de Roche and Laia Cervello join the podcast to discuss how Arsenal stunned Barcelona to win the 2024-25 UEFA Women's Champions League. Was it the biggest upset in a final the competition has ever seen? How did Arsenal honor their rich history while creating a new legacy? Who were the key players and top performers? And, what was behind Barcelona's collapse in Lisbon?

PLUS: Host Jillian Sakovits has the top of headlines of the NWSL weekend, and a very special moment of the week featuring some inaugural silverware in the Concacaf W Champions Cup.

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Articles mentioned on the show:

Stina Blackstenius is a subtle striker who helped Arsenal win another Champions League title

Chloe Kelly says she ‘found happiness at Arsenal after being in a dark place’

Barcelona seemed destined for a third straight Champions League triumph. What went wrong?

How Arsenal became European champions for a second time: Pressing, doubling up and smart subs

How Champions League winners Arsenal benefited from top coaching and a tight league table

Arsenal pull off the upset, beating Barcelona to capture second Women’s Champions League title

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUEST: Art de Roche, Laia Cervello

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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