On this episode of Full Time Focus, host Jillian Sakovits sits down with USWNT and Kansas City Current midfielder Croix Bethune for a one-on-one interview. The duo chats about the 25-year-old’s career-shaping move away from Washington Spirit, the U.S. women's national team's trip to Brazil one year before the World Cup and her three manifestations for 2026. Plus, hear Croix's thoughts on Current head coach Chris Armas, what it's like to have Triple Espresso back with the national team and the brook she brought with her to Brazil.

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUEST: Croix Bethune

This podcast was produced by The Athletic.

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Referenced on the show:

Mallory Swanson returns to USWNT as ‘Triple Espresso’ reunites for Brazil friendlies

Triple Espresso, to go: USWNT trio happy to be back together ahead of friendlies in Brazil

NWSL championship returning to Washington, D.C., in 2026: Sources

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Trinity Rodman is thriving, Sam Kerr is leaving Chelsea and possibly heading back to the NWSL — and Meg Linehan is back with a lot of questions. A third of the way through the 2026 season, Jillian and Tamerra are in the hot seat as Meg puts the league's biggest narratives to the buy or sell test. Are the Utah Royals for real? Will the Washington Spirit finally break their runners-up curse with the championship coming to DC? And can the salary cap keep up with a league growing faster than anyone expected? Buckle up.

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUESTS: Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan

This podcast was produced by The Athletic.

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Referenced on the show:

NWSL championship returning to Washington, D.C., in 2026: Sources

NWSL predictions, trends and where things stands at the midseason break

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She said she was still here — and then she proved it. Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw's dramatic contract saga ended with a record deal, a Wembley goal and a domestic double for Manchester City. Meanwhile across the Atlantic, Barbra Banda's stunning NWSL season hit a frightening pause. And in Lexington, Kentucky, a team that finished dead last a year ago lifted a championship trophy in front of a sellout crowd. Women's football never stops delivering.

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUESTS: Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan

This podcast was produced by The Athletic.

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Referenced on the show:

Khadija Shaw will earn at least £1.6m per year at Manchester City: Why the deal is so significant

Chelsea confirm Katie McCabe signing from Arsenal on three-year deal

There is cynicism about the World Sevens — but this is why women’s football needs it

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On this episode of Full Time Focus, The Athletic’s Megan Feringa sits down with Brighton forward Madison Haley for a conversation about her journey from Dallas, Texas to Brighton. They discuss Haley’s decision to play abroad instead of in the NWSL, her best-ever season with Brighton and the importance of Buc-ee’s.

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUEST: Madison Haley

This podcast was produced by The Athletic.

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Referenced on the show:

Brighton reach Women’s FA Cup final and set ambitions high: ‘We want to be historic’

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On this episode of Full Time, host Jillian Sakovits is joined The Athletic’s Tamerra Griffin to break down the latest U.S women's national team roster headlined by the return of Triple Espresso: Mallory Swanson, Sophia Wilson and Trinity Rodman. The duo discusses notable omissions from the roster, including North Carolina's Ashley Sanchez, and looks forward to the team’s doubleheader against Brazil in June. Tamerra also gives her wild card pick to be selected for the 2027 World Cup roster.

They also recap Club America’s win over the Washington Spirit in the Concacaf W Champions Cup.

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUEST: Tamerra Griffin

This podcast was produced by The Athletic.

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That's four trophies for Barcelona.

On this episode of Full Time Review, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic’s Laia Cervello Herrero to recap the UEFA Women’s Champions League final between FC Barcelona and OL Lyonnes. The duo dives into how the Blaugrana hoisted their fourth UWCL title in six seasons, how La Masia is helping the team and gives an update on the future of Barcelona star Alexia Putellas.

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUESTS: Laia Cervello Herrero

This podcast was produced by The Athletic.

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Referenced on the show:

Barcelona win Women’s Champions League with 4-0 victory over Lyon: How poetic Pajor secured title

Barcelona’s dismantling of OL Lyonnes shows the titans’ rebuild still has a few years to go

Tears and glory for Ewa Pajor, the striker who ended her Champions League ‘jinx’ at the sixth attempt

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The Utah Royals have been one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 NWSL season, and defender Janni Thomsen has been in the middle of it all.

Thomsen joins host Jillian Sakovits for a conversation looking back at growing up in a small Danish town and playing on boys’ youth teams despite ridicule from other families. They also discuss how Thomsen found her way to Utah in 2025 after her partner, Norwegian international Elise Thorsnes, played there several years earlier, as well as how the Scandinavian couple is preparing to welcome their first child. Then, Jillian breaks down what to expect from the UEFA Women’s Champions League final between FC Barcelona and OL Lyonnes on Saturday.

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUEST: Janni Thomsen

This podcast was produced by The Athletic.

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Referenced on the show:

Is Barcelona versus OL Lyonnes the UEFA Women’s Champions League’s greatest rivalry?

Utah Royals are on a seven-match unbeaten streak. Are they the NWSL’s new protagonists?

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With a third of the NWSL season gone, which teams need to hit the reset (or panic) button heading into a crucial summer?

On this episode of Full Time, host Jillian Sakovits is joined The Athletic’s Tamerra Griffin to talk about the NWSL teams towards the bottom of the table, specifically Bay FC, Seattle Reign, Angel City, Houston Dash, Racing Louisville and the Chicago Stars. Giving out a ranking on the scale of “cause for concern” to “you're in danger”, the duo explores what’s going right and wrong for each team. They also praise Boston Legacy, who is on a five-match unbeaten streak.

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUEST: Tamerra Griffin

This podcast was produced by The Athletic.

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It was a weekend marked by returns in the NWSL and farewells in the WSL.

Host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic’s Asli Pelit to discuss Mallory Swanson’s first appearance for the Chicago Stars since becoming a new mom and Temwa Chawinga’s continued scoring binge for the Kansas City Current. They also break down the Utah Royals’ eight-match unbeaten streak and what might explain their success. Then, The Athletic’s Cerys Jones joins Jillian to look back at the final matchday for the WSL. They review Sam Kerr’s record-tying goal for Chelsea, whether Khadija “Bunny” Shaw might still find a home at Manchester City and what’s next for Manchester United after finishing fourth in the league table.

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUESTS: Asli Pelit, Cerys Jones

This podcast was produced by The Athletic.

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Referenced on the show:

Mallory Swanson makes long-awaited return to Chicago Stars after 554 days away

Man United have been close to the top for so long. Is their current approach enough to change that?

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Is Gotham FC headed to the city of bright lights?

On this episode of Full Time Focus, host Jillian Sakovits sits down with The Athletic's Melanie Anzidei for a conversation about the reports that 2025 NWSL champions could move into New York City FC's Etihad Park in Queens. The duo chats about what this move could mean for Gotham's aspirations to break into the New York market, what the new stadium looks like and why this is overall a good move if it happens. The pair close the conversation with a discussion about potential changes to the High Impact Player rule in NWSL.

Plus, Washington Spirit head coach Adrián González joins the show to talk about his team's current unbeaten run, the return of Andi Sullivan and, of course, Jose the lucky coyote.

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUEST: Tamerra Griffin, Melanie Anzidei, Adrián González

This podcast was produced by The Athletic.

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Referenced on the show:

Washington Spirit cruise beyond Kansas City Current to maintain José the Coyote’s lucky streak

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