Welcome to the first episode of Full Time with Meg Linehan. We’re kicking things off with interviews with the Orlando Pride’s Ali Krieger (7:38) on the NWSL Challenge Cup (recorded before the Pride withdrew) and how she uses her platform, and fellow reporter Bria Felicien (30:17) on how Black players in the NWSL have navigated training, protests and conversations this month in the lead-up to the tournament.

 

Read Bria’s piece for All for XI: https://www.allforxi.com/2020/6/9/21284843/black-nwsl-players-tired-anxious-still-training-amidst-national-anti-racism-protest

 

Read the tournament guide to the NWSL Challenge Cup:

https://theathletic.com/1889307/2020/06/24/nwsl-challenge-cup-guide-everything-you-need-to-know-to-follow-along/ 

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