After 385 days, Midge Purce is back. On Sunday, the USWNT forward made her NWSL return from an ACL injury.

But what does Purce's return mean for Gotham FC? A club

On this week's Full Time Review, staff writer at The Athletic Asli Pelit hosts a discussion of the weekend's NWSL action. Starting with the scene in New Jersey to witness Purce's comeback and Gotham's first win, then moving to the continued perfection of Orlando Pride and KC Current at the top of the standings and signs of life for the Chicago Stars.

PLUS: Megan Feringa hops on the pod to give her verdict on the English women's FA Cup semifinals, Olivia Smith's determination, and another Phallon Tullis-Joyce masterclass.

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Articles mentioned on the show:

Gotham FC forward Midge Purce returns to the field a year after ACL injury

Alanna Kennedy, toughest player in women’s soccer?

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HOST: Asli Pelit

GUEST: Megan Feringa

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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