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Full Time with Meg Linehan: A show about women's soccer The Athletic
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Full Time with Meg Linehan is a weekly soccer podcast expanding The Athletic’s coverage of the U.S. women’s national team, the National Women’s Soccer League, and the larger world of international soccer. Meg and co-host Tamerra Griffin tackle the culture, context, and conversations about the sport here in America and beyond, with help from fellow writers, guests and insiders from all corners of the game.
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Emma Hayes touches down, is U.S. soccer ready?
At long last, Emma Hayes is in the United States to officially begin her tenure as the head coach of the U.S. women's national team. And, there is a lot to talk about.
Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan debate whether there has ever been an incoming coach with this much hype in the team's history. Is American soccer ready for a coach with this much personality? What was it like to spend an intimate hour in the company of Hayes in New York City? What should fans expect from her two opening matches against South Korea?
Meanwhile, a new professional Canadian women's soccer league (the Northern Super League) was announced. So, Tamerra and Meg discussed first impressions, takeaways surrounding the branding, and what its creation means for Concacaf and North American soccer.
Plus: Orlando Pride defender Emily Sams stopped by the podcast to give us the scoop on the club top of the NWSL standings. What was it like to set a new league record for consecutive wins? How is training with Barbra Banda? And, can she break into the USWNT?
With club football taking a weekend off during the FIFA window, Tamerra and Meg close out by looking ahead to some of international soccer's most joyous and frustrating storylines.
HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Articles featured on the show:
USWNT head coach Emma Hayes brings unique personality back to the country that ‘made’ her
USWNT head coach Emma Hayes talks Olympic roster preparations and the role of NWSL
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A new era, a new USWNT roster, and Brazil 2027
It's a new era for the U.S. women's national team, and it's also a new era for Full Time with Meg Linehan.
On the first episode back, new podcast co-host Tamerra Griffin and Meg analyzed the names that made the cut, and some notable absentees, from Emma Hayes' first-ever USA national team roster.
To unpack the news that Brazil will be hosting the 2027 World Cup, Tamerra and Meg also discussed how the South Americans secured the tournament and what needs to happen to create a lasting legacy. Can it top the 2023 edition in Australia & New Zealand?
Plus: Listen to interviews with broadcaster Duda Pavao, who helped present the Brazilian federation's bid at the FIFA congress in Bangkok, as well as Kansas City Current and Brazilian national team forward Debinha.
Tamerra and Meg close out with reactions to a shock resignation by Camille Ashton, and a preview of Friday night's top-billing meeting between the Orlando Pride vs. Portland Thorns.
HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Articles mentioned on the show:
Emma Hayes names first roster as USWNT head coach: Crystal Dunn listed as a forward
Brazil wins 2027 Women’s World Cup hosting duties: What we know about the successful bid
Women’s World Cup: Why U.S./Mexico pivoted from 2027 to ‘record-breaking’ bid for 2031
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Full Time with Meg Linehan is back!
We're so excited to announce that Meg and the show are back and bigger than ever on May 23.
Here's a little trailer explaining what to expect from the show and why we're so excited to return.
Thanks for listening.
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Megan Rapinoe's career and legacy
Meg joins Sophie Penney to talk about Megan Rapinoe's final professional game and the legacy she leaves behind.
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Can Emma Hayes fix the U.S. Women's National Team?
Adam Crafton, Meg Linehan and Charlotte Harpur are with Sophie Penney to digest the big news that Emma Hayes is leaving Chelsea, likely for the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT).
After 11 years at Chelsea, winning 13 major trophies, Hayes is primed to manage the four-time World Champions and four-time Olympic gold medallists. She replaces Vlatko Andonovski, who resigned after the Americans’ earliest ever World Cup exit.
How did the deal happen? How will this impact English football? Can Hayes fix the current issues with the USWNT?
Produced by Sophie Penney
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
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Back in Boston
Meg and Steph are in Cincinnati for USWNT vs. South Africa. They react to the news of the NWSL coming to Boston! How big is it for the city and what's next?
Boston’s NWSL ownership made ‘full sprint’ for its bid: An investor explains how it came together: https://theathletic.com/4882270/2023/09/20/boston-nwsl-2026/
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Customer Reviews
America’s Cool Aunt
America’s cool Aunt is back on the podwaves.
With so much happening in women’s soccer right now, it’s a delight to have Meg’s calm and cool insights back in podcast form.
Whether you’re a diehard NWSL or USWNT fan or just getting into soccer this show is for YOU.
P.S. If you’re a subscriber to The Athletic you can listen to the show ad free.
Meg and Tamerra are important voices in WoSo
Updating my review 5/24/24:
The show is back, it’s excellent, and Tamerra Griffin is an impressive and wonderful addition to the show. Tamerra and Meg’s rapport is great —their back and forth is really engaging.
Meg’s journalism is indisputably good—she’s a reliable and interesting source for all things women’s soccer. The pleasant surprise is how good she is as a podcast host even just an episode in. I look forward to tuning in for more!
Great Show - Episode Mistake?
Love this show! Avid listener. But the latest episode is a totally different story than the description on it? I thought it was supposed to be them on the ground in AUS talking about World Cup predictions but it’s a report on coaching abuse. Is this a mistake?
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