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The 2027 Women's World Cup is one year away

The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup officially kicks off in one year and we could not be more excited. Today on the show, host Jillian Sakotvits is joined by The Athletic’s Meg Linehan, Melanie Anzidei, Tamerra Griffin to dig into the biggest questions surrounding head coach Emma Hayes and the USWNT. Then Tamerra gives out her current national team power rankings.______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Meg Linehan, Melanie Anzidei, Tamerra GriffinThis podcast was produced by The Athletic.______________Referenced on the show:The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup is a year away: Key questions for the USWNT______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to our Youtube channel: hereSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Venezuela nears first World cup qualification: Deyna Castellanos interview

Venezuela has never qualified for a senior men’s or Women’s World Cup, but after some magic on June 9, the women’s team is one step away. The Vinotinto qualified for the inter-confederation playoffs after drawing Uruguay 1-1 in the final matchday of the CONMEBOL Women’s Nations League thanks to an equalizing goal from captain Deyna Castellanos. On this episode of Full Time, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Castellanos to talk about her journey to the Portland Thorns from Florida State, the girls’ soccer tournament hosted by her foundation and getting one step closer to World Cup glory._______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Deyna CastellanosThis podcast was produced by The Athletic._______________Referenced on the show:Which countries have qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup?_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to our Youtube channel: hereSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Kerr to Gotham FC and what is going on with Angel City FC?

The NWSL trade window is open and the moves are surprising everyone. On this episode of Full Time Focus, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic’s Meg Linehan and Asli Pelit to talk about the flurry of NWSL trade news that broke on Wednesday. The trio breaks down Sam Kerr to Gotham FC and Lilly Reale to Boston Legacy. Then they discuss head coach Alexander Strauss parting ways with Angel City FC, Kennedy Fuller’s departure and Ally Sentnor’s arrival to the Los Angeles Club._______________HOST: Jillian Sakovits, Meg LinehanGUEST: Asli PelitThis podcast was produced by The Athletic._______________Referenced on the show:Sam Kerr set to join Gotham FC after leaving ChelseaAngel City fires head coach Alex Straus after just a year in chargeBoston Legacy sign 2025 Rookie of the Year Lilly Reale after trade from Gotham FC_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to our Youtube channel: hereSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Brazil win the 2027 Women's World Cup on home soil?

The hype around the FIFA men’s World Cup is at a fever pitch, with the possibility of a surprise winner from an expanded 48-team field hanging in the air. But could next year’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil prove to be even more unpredictable?Hosts Meg Linehan and Tamerra Griffin are joined by The Athletic’s Melanie Anzidei to look at the countries that already qualified for the 2027 tournament as well those who might be facing off in an intercontinental playoff. They also discuss whether Marta might suspend her retirement to help Brazil lift the trophy at home and why Mexico could be a dark horse contender.______________HOST: Meg Linehan, Tamerra GriffinGUEST: Melanie AnzideiThis podcast was produced by The Athletic.______________Referenced on the show:Red-card clash the latest in a fierce USWNT-Brazil rivalry: ‘A team that broke our hearts’Soccer in Mexico: Increased investment, the most-watched league and Women’s World Cup dreams______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to our Youtube channel: hereSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women's Soccer's guide to the men's World Cup

On this episode of Full Time Review, The Athletic’s Meg Linehan sits down with Head of Brand and Integrated Marketing for the NWSL, Andrew LeRay, to discuss the NWSL’s plan to engage fans during the men’s World Cup. The two talk about the league’s bus tour, the upcoming Challenge Cup and bringing in new fans. Then, host Jillian Sakovits and Meg talk about how women’s soccer fans can engage with the tournament._______________HOST: Jillian Sakovits, Meg LinehanGUEST: Andrew LeRayThis podcast was produced by The Athletic._______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to our Youtube channel: hereSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.