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Arsenal are the inaugural winners of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, after defeating Corinthians 3-2 after extra time on Sunday. But does being crowned world inter-continental champions mean anything for the Gunners and their place in global women’s soccer?On this episode of Full Time, Producer Theo is joined by The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur and Megan Feringa, to analyze the 2026 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, where it succeeded and where it failed after a dramatic finale.After that, the trio digs into another memorable weekend in the English Women’s Super League, where Manchester City thrashed Chelsea 5-1, firming up their grip on the title. What makes the City team so special? Can anyone stop them? Is Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor’s future in doubt? And, how will Arsenal and City match up when they meet next weekend?_______________HOST: Theo Lloyd-HughesGUESTS: Charlotte Harpur, Megan FeringaPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Referenced on the show:The Champions Cup is here to stay, but FIFA must learn lessons from London teething troubleArsenal beat Corinthians to win inaugural Women’s Champions Cup and $2.3m in prize moneyCorinthians stun Gotham 1-0, will meet Arsenal in FIFA Women’s Champions Cup finalThis Manchester City side is a beast – Chelsea were just its latest preySonia Bompastor ‘happy’ to leave Chelsea ‘if people think I’m not the right person’_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to our Youtube channel: hereSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠hereTake The Athletic's 2026 Listener Survey here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Thursday, we saw one of the greatest U.S. women’s national team players of all time hang up their cleats. At age 33, Crystal Dunn has decided to retire from professional soccer.So, on this episode of Full Time, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic’s Tamerra Griffin and Melanie Anzidei, as well as Claire Watkins from Just Women’s Sports, to unpack what Dunn’s legacy will be now that she is retiring. What trail did she blaze as a Black player on the USWNT? How did she carve out a unique team-first leadership style? Was she the greatest NWSL player ever? The podcast gets into all that, as well as how Emma Hayes and the next generation will have to try and evolve to fill her spot.PLUS: Producer Theo was in London to catch SC Corinthians Paulista stun NJ/NY Gotham FC in the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup. Sports Illustrated contributor and Gotham beat writer Jenna Tonelli hopped on the show to discuss what the defeat means for the NWSL. _______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Melanie Anzidei, Tamerra Griffin, Claire Watkins, Jenna TonelliPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Referenced on the show:USWNT star Crystal Dunn announces retirement from soccer aged 33USWNT’s Trinity Rodman scores goal in first game as captainCorinthians stun Gotham 1-0, will meet Arsenal in FIFA Women’s Champions Cup finalFIFA Women’s Champions Cup: Who’s competing, where – and what is it?Emma Hayes’ experimental window is over. Now the USWNT sets its sights on the World CupUSWNT’s Emma Hayes on the fatal Minnesota shooting: ‘It’s upsetting on so many levels’Ayo Oke ready to impress Emma Hayes after surprise USWNT call-up: ‘I thought I was dreaming’_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to our Youtube channel: hereSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠hereTake The Athletic's 2026 Listener Survey here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of two January friendlies – the least-capped U.S women’s national team starting XI in 25 years thrashed Paraguay 6-0 at Dignity Health Sports Park.On this episode of Full Time, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Melanie Anzidei to break down what we learned from that friendly and Trinity Rodman’s first time walking out as captain of the USWNT.After that, Ayo Oke, who is out with the USWNT in California, joins the show to talk about her surprise inclusion in the January camp, what it means to be following her dreams on the national team, and why she left Pachuca for Denver Summit.Then, to close out the show, Producer Theo caught up with The Athletic’s Cerys Jones and Megan Feringa to analyze an enthralling weekend of action at both ends of the table in the English Women’s Super League._______________HOSTS: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Ayo Oke, Melanie Anzidei, Cerys Jones, Megan FeringaPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Referenced on the show:USWNT’s Trinity Rodman scores goal in first game as captainTrinity Rodman could have left the NWSL. The Spirit community made it impossible to leaveInside Trinity Rodman’s record new deal and what happens next with the High Impact Player ruleBeing in WSL is a privilege not a right – relegation risk should be taken seriouslyBeth Mead still has huge value to Arsenal, despite questions over her future_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to our Youtube channel: hereSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠hereTake The Athletic's 2026 Listener Survey here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trinity Rodman contract saga is over. After two months of drama, the U.S. women’s national team forward is staying with the Washington Spirit, signing a new three-year contract to stay with the team through 2028.So, what does this record-breaking contract mean for the payer, the National Women's Soccer League and global women's soccer?On this episode of Full Time, host Jillian Sakovits and Theo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by the co-host of the Hey Spirits podcast and contributor to The District Press to break down Rodman's new contract and what it all means. Was it a surprise to see such a high salary figure quoted by Rodman's agent? Is this a win for the NWSL? How will the global women's soccer market react? What can we expect from Rodman on the pitch in 2026?_______________HOSTS: Jillian SakovitsGUEST: Annie ElliotPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Referenced on the show:Trinity Rodman, Washington Spirit agree on record three-year deal to keep USWNT star in NWSLTrinity Rodman’s new Spirit deal and what it meansWhy the Women’s League Cup will exclude Champions League clubs from next season_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to our Youtube channel: hereSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠hereTake The Athletic's 2026 Listener Survey here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a record-breaking season, the Kansas City Current made a shock head coaching switch and in came Chris Armas for his first-ever job in professional women's soccer. So, who is this U.S. men's national team Hall of Famer turned MLS coach who has scored one of the biggest club jobs in the women's game? On this episode of Full Time, host Jilian Sakovits sits down for a personal one-on-one interview with Armas to discuss his journey to Kansas City and the NWSL. How does he view himself as an elite coach with a lot to learn about the league and his players? Why did he take the position? Is he aware of his position as an "outsider"? How will Armas and former head coach turned global sporting director Vlatko Andonovski collaborate? After that, it's time to go from one 2025 NWSL trophy winner to another. Theo Lloyd-Hughes caught up with Gotham FC head coach Juan Carlos Amoros from the team's preseason camp in Spain. After a brief 41-day offseason, the reigning NWSL Champions are back together and preparing for the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup and what could be 42 games in 10 months in 2026._______________HOSTS: Jillian Sakovits, Theo Lloyd-HughesGUESTS: Chris Armas, Juan Carlos AmorosPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Referenced on the show:KC Current coach says timing of NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga’s return ‘still unclear’Former USMNT midfielder Chris Armas named Kansas City Current head coachNWSL releases 2026 schedule: Challenge Cup changes, Rivalry Week and men’s World Cup impactIs Gotham a dynasty now?Gotham FC get NWSL Championship celebrations right second time around_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to our Youtube channel: hereSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠hereTake The Athletic's 2026 Listener Survey here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.