Welcome to the second podcast of our two-part 'Best Of' series, highlighting our favorite moments and episodes from Full Time with Meg Linehan in 2024.

In Part II, Meg Linehan traces a stunning year for the U.S. women's national team. From Emma Hayes's landmark as the new head coach to the 'redeem team' winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics.

In this compilation, you will also hear interviews with Bri Scurry and Julie Foudy talking 25 years of the 99ers, a chat with breakthrough national team player Emily Sams before she was called up, reaction from the night Lily Yohannes scored on her debut, USWNT U-20s coach Tracey Kevins reflecting on a whirlwind World Cup, and then lots of anecdotes and discussion on the many many emotional goodbyes to USA legends Alyssa Naeher, Kelley O'Hara, Becky Sauerbrunn, and Alex Morgan.

Happy near year from everyone at Full Time. Enjoy one final look back at a historic 2024!

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Podcasts mentioned on the show:

Emma Hayes touches down, is U.S. soccer ready?

A dream USWNT debut for 16-year-old Lily Yohannes

Celebrating 25 years of the 99ers with Julie Foudy and Briana Scurry

Olympic Gold for the USWNT after Alyssa Naeher heroics

Pathways and potential: A deep dive into the USYNT and the 2024 U-20 Women's World Cup

Farewell Alex Morgan: Grappling with the USWNT legend's sudden retirement with Jordan Angeli

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HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Tamerra Griffin

GUESTS: Bri Scurry, Julie Foudy, Emma Hayes, Steph Yang, Emily Sams, Tracey Kevins, Jordan Angeli

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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A legendary 2024 is drawing to a close. So Full Time has compiled a two-part 'Best Of' series to highlight our favorite moments and episodes from this past season.

In Part I, Tamerra Griffin guides you through the year's best NWSL interviews and discussions.

Re-live a conversation with Brianna Pinto, taking you inside the game-changing new collective bargaining agreement. Catch up with the record-shattering Temwa Chawinga and her appreciation for African fans bringing her traditional food to NWSL stadiums. Don't miss retracing a historic season for the Orlando Pride, the peerless Shield and Championship winners.

Plus, more highlights and chats from the 2024 NWSL season. Thank you for listening during this spectacular year, and we can't wait to see you in 2025.

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Podcasts mentioned on the show:

Inside the landmark new NWSL CBA with Brianna Pinto

Inside the Orlando Pride's journey to NWSL greatness with Haley Carter

Giving Temwa Chawinga her flowers

Juneteenth: Celebrating the culture with Croix Bethune

Hal Hershfelt interview, and NWSL awards debate

Orlando Pride are champions, and talking NWSL growth with Melissa Etheridge and Lo LaBonta

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HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Tamerra Griffin

GUESTS: Brianna Pinto, Croix Bethune, Hal Hershfelt, Temwa Chawinga, Jereko, Steph Yang, Haley Carter

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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On this week's podcast, Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan answer an array of listener questions. Those brilliant queries ranged from how to fix the USA midfield to whether the NWSL's elite teams will stay on top in 2025 and even what's your favorite charcuterie cheese.

In addition to opening up the mailbag, Tamerra and Meg also take a moment to pay tribute to U.S. women's national team legend Becky Sauerbrunn, who announced her retirement from soccer this week.

The duo also breaks down the reports that Denver will become the 16th NWSL expansion club and join the league in 2026 while also sharing their feelings on the women's EURO 2025 draw.

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Articles & podcasts mentioned on the show

Becky Sauerbrunn, former USWNT captain and 2-time World Cup champion, retires from pro soccer

NWSL in final stages of adding expansion team in Denver: Source

Breaking down the Euro 2025 draw, plus NWSL free agents to monitor

BOS Nation FC is set to join NWSL in 2026, but a lawsuit over the stadium could derail the debut

PODCAST: BOS Nation launch fiasco

PODCAST: Has Spanish women's soccer changed since the 2023 World Cup?

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HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Tamerra Griffin

GUESTS: Jessy Parker Humphreys

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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This week on Full Time, Meg Linehan is joined by The Athletic's Barcelona-based Spanish soccer writer Laia Cervello to discuss the state of the country's women's national team.

On November 1, Netflix released a documentary titled 'It's All Over: The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football' about Spain's 2023 World Cup triumph and the aftermath that brought the federation into disrepute.

But, 16 months later, the Full Time podcast wonders, has Spanish football really changed all that much?

Cervello sheds light on how new head coach Montse Tomé is perceived, what sort of investment (or lack thereof) is happening in Liga F, as well as breaking down the context behind some of the key scenes from the Netflix documentary.

PLUS: It has been a very busy week in the NWSL, with stadium issues escalating in Boston and end-of-season roster retention lists due at the league HQ. So, with Tamerra Griffin away on holiday, producer Theo Lloyd-Hughes hops on the show to unpack all the latest news with Meg.

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What I learned from Netflix’s ‘The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football’ documentary

Another Spain women controversy – Why have Jenni Hermoso, Irene Paredes and Misa Rodriguez been left out?

BOS Nation FC hire former FC Barcelona executive as new general manager

BOS Nation FC is set to join NWSL in 2026, but a lawsuit over the stadium could derail the debut

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HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Theo Lloyd-Hughes

GUESTS: Laia Cervello

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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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 did the home fans receive Emma Hayes on her return to Wembley Stadium? Do the Lionesses view the USWNT as their biggest rival? Will the American midfield ever get fixed?

PLUS: Tamerra and Meg discuss the failure of the NWSL to protect Barbra Banda amid racist and transphobic attacks and bad-faith media in women's sports needs to be called out.

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NWSL missed a chance to help Barbra Banda amid bad-faith attacks. More are inevitable

Alyssa Naeher stays true to her stoic ways in final game, but U.S. teammates are full of emotion

Wales reach first major women’s tournament; Rhian Wilkinson: ‘A generation that’s going to change everything’

Carli Lloyd undoubtedly earned her National Soccer Hall of Fame induction, and few will argue

Former USWNT coach Jill Ellis leaving San Diego Wave role to become FIFA’s chief football officer

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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan

GUESTS: Charlotte Harpur, Megan Feringa

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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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 of the year, talk a little bit about the SheBelieves Cup 2025 schedule, and try to gauge the importance of winning this week in Europe against England and the Netherlands.

Oh, and there's also just enough time for Meg to react to the news of Alyssa Naeher's retirement from international soccer.

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USWNT goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher announces retirement from international soccer

How Michele Kang became one of the biggest investors in women’s soccer

Emma Hayes names USWNT roster for final 2024 friendlies: No Rodman, Swanson or Smith

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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 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 goal in the second half? Was Trinity Rodman fit enough to go 90 minutes? What does this trophy mean to the legendary Marta?

PLUS: Ahead of the final at CPKC Stadium, Tamerra and Meg also sat down with GRAMMY award-winner and queer icon Melissa Etheridge, as well as KC Current midfielder Lo Labonta, to talk about the growth of the NWSL this year and how the magnificent final encapsulated that.

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Orlando Pride, Marta win first NWSL championship thanks to a goal from Barbra Banda

Marta already has an illustrious legacy, but this year with the Pride was one of her best ever

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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan

GUESTS: Melissa Etheridge, Lo LaBonta

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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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 deeper look at both clubs and speak to the experts who have covered the teams up close.

Who are the characters that make these teams so special? What have been the key turning points in a turbulent 2024 season? What would winning a NWSL championship mean to each club? Where could the final be won and lost?

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Washington Spirit outlast Gotham FC in penalty kicks to advance to NWSL final

Marta delivers GOAT goal to lift Orlando Pride to NWSL Championship

Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang pledges $30 million to women’s soccer programs

Orlando Pride’s Seb Hines wins NWSL Coach of the Year ahead of championship

A year after missing playoffs, Pride and Spirit meet in NWSL Championship

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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan

GUESTS: Steph Yang, Emily Olsen

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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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 to play with a "dawg" mentality, and more!

After that great conversation, The Athletic's Jeff Rueter stopped by to analyze the NWSL's end-of-year awards. Who is on the shortlist? Who got snubbed? On what criteria do you judge an MVP? Will Tamerra, Meg, and Jeff all agree?

As well as all that, there's still time to unpack Lily Yohannes' decision to play for the USA, the Canada drone investigation report, and even more NWSL Playoff talk.

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Gotham FC’s home playoff win exemplifies its ‘swell of momentum’ on and off the field

Lily Yohannes picks USWNT over Netherlands: What Ajax teen’s decision means for Emma Hayes’ squad

Canada Women’s coaches ‘directed, approved and condoned’ using drones to spy on opponents, report finds

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HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan

GUESTS: Hal Hershfelt, Jeff Rueter

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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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 Banda and Temwa Chawinga

Speaking of Red Bull Arena, Meg Linehan pops in for a dispatch from New Jersey, where she saw Gotham overcome the Portland Thorns and the legendary Christine Sinclair officially play her final-ever match as a soccer player.

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HOST: Tamerra Griffin

GUESTS: Meg Linehan

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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