Angel City FC has hired a new head coach. On June 1, Alexander Straus will leave Bayern Munich for Los Angeles and the NWSL.

But what was it about Straus that got him the job? What was ACFC's search and interview process like? How will the coach and the club match their visions?

On this week's Full Time Focus, host Tamerra Griffin discusses the Straus hire fresh from a press conference with ACFC sporting director Mark Parsons and club president Julie Uhrman.

Later on, Talia Barrington joins the show to take the listener inside the launch of Canada's Northern Super League. Then, Andre Carlisle hops on to give insight into the mindset of the Washington Spirit ahead of its marquee match against the Orlando Pride this weekend — a rematch of the 2024 NWSL Championship final.

PLUS: Tamerra and Producer Theo preview the upcoming UEFA Women's Champions League semifinal first legs that will see Arsenal host Lyon and Barcelona welcome Chelsea.

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Mentioned on the show:

Alexander Straus to become Angel City head coach in June

Inside Canada’s Northern Super League: A new soccer competition created by players for players

Thorns forward Deyna Castellanos unable to join team abroad due to potential travel ban

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HOST: Tamerra Griffin

GUESTS: Talia Barrington, Andre Carlisle

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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