<p>Over the last few weeks, the <strong>NWSL</strong> has debated flipping its Spring to Fall season calendar and instead aligning itself with other <strong>top European leagues </strong>and the <strong>FIFA international schedule </strong>by using the Fall to Spring calendar. Ultimately, the <strong>NWSL</strong> has put the brakes on making any such decision. At least, for now.</p><br><p>On this episode of <strong>Full Time</strong>, hosts <strong>Jillian Sakovits</strong> and <strong>Tamerra Griffin</strong> were joined by <strong>Melanie Anzidei </strong>to debate all the angles of what flipping the calendar could mean for the NWSL, its players, teams, fans, stakeholders, stadiums &amp; more. From climate to commercial interests. From wet bulbs to World Cups. When is the right time to make a calendar move? What needs to be figured out before then? And, how does <strong>Major League Soccer’s </strong>decision to flip to a Fall to Spring calendar in 2027 affect any potential decision for the NWSL?</p><p>_______________</p><p>HOSTS: Jillian Sakovits, Tamerra Griffin</p><p>GUEST: Melanie Anzidei</p><p>PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes</p><p>VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin</p><p>EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen</p><p>_______________</p><p>Referenced on the show:</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7238496/2026/04/28/nwsl-vote-flipping-schedule/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NWSL tables vote on flipping schedule to fall-to-spring: Sources</a></p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7207621/2026/04/18/nwsl-players-oppose-calendar-switch-weather/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Majority of NWSL players oppose calendar flip, cite concerns over cold-weather conditions</a></p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6804752/2025/11/13/mls-calendar-fall-spring-europe-schedule-format-owners-vote/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MLS owners vote to flip schedule to European calendar, change format starting in 2027</a></p><p>_______________</p><p>Get in touch:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠</a></p><p>Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime</p><p>Subscribe to our Youtube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theathleticfulltime" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/full-time/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a></p><p>Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠here</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>