Full Time with Meg Linehan: A show about women's soccer

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 ________________ 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 ________________ Get in touch: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meg joins Sophie Penney to talk about Megan Rapinoe's final professional game and the legacy she leaves behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meg is joined by Angel City FC co-founder Kara Nortman to talk about her recent column on Yahoo Sports, "With the Women’s World Cup now over, here are 5 big soccer predictions". Takeaways from the World Cup, the future of the NWSL, and the current situation with the Spanish Football Federation. With the Women’s World Cup now over, here are 5 big soccer predictions: https://sports.yahoo.com/op-ed-with-the-womens-world-cup-now-over-here-are-5-big-soccer-predictions-195900905.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meg Linehan and Jeff Reuter react to the resignation of USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski. What went wrong for Andonovski during his tenure? What is the future of Kate Markgraf? Plus, who are some candidates to be the next USWNT head coach? USWNT’s Vlatko Andonovski resigns, assistant Twila Kilgore named interim head coach: https://theathletic.com/4756777/2023/08/16/vlatko-andonovski-uswnt-head-coach/ Vlatko Andonovski is out as USWNT manager… now what? Deadlines for clarity are fast approaching: https://theathletic.com/4784616/2023/08/17/uswnt-coach-search-ussf/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meg Linehan and Kim McCauley discuss where the USWNT goes from here. What is the future of Vlatko Andonovski? Where do the issues in the program stem from? Plus, a recap of Spain's thrilling extra time win over the Netherlands, and Sweden's 2-1 win over Japan to book a place in the semifinal. You can follow all our 2023 World Cup coverage here: https://theathletic.com/football/womens-world-cup-soccer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meg Linehan and Steph Yang react to the USWNT's stunning loss to Sweden in the Round of 16 in the 2023 Women's World Cup. Naomi Girma was the shining light for the US, but what were the biggest issues for the Americans?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meg Linehan and Steph Yang get you ready for the USWNT's Round of 16 matchup against Sweden. What has changed with the US? Can they bounce back from an unimpressive group stage? Plus, an overview of the tournament — Is this the best Women's World Cup ever?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices