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In one of the most blockbuster offseason moves in recent NWSL history, Claire Hutton and Croix Bethune both had million-dollar transfers on Wednesday. So, where do these moves leave the players, their respective clubs, and their U.S. women’s national team ambitions?

On this episode of Full Time, hosts Jillian Sakovits and Tamerra Griffin react to Wednesday’s shocking double transfer, which saw Hutton move from the KC Current to Bay FC for $1.1m and Bethune head to the Current from the Washington Spirit for $1m. What has been the fan reaction? Who won the deal? Why did these teams need to make these moves?

After that, Hutton joined Full Time for an exclusive interview to share why she decided to sign for Bay, what other options were on the table, and why she is so excited to work with new Bay head coach Emma Coates.
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HOSTS: Jillian Sakovits, Tamerra Griffin
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Referenced on the show:
Bay FC signs USWNT midfielder Claire Hutton in $1.1 million deal with Kansas City Current
KC Current acquire Croix Bethune from Washington Spirit in $1M transfer
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Cat Macario has been left off Chelsea’s squad list for the UEFA Women’s Champions League knockout rounds. So, what does this say about the future of the U.S. women’s national team forward and her Chelsea contract that will expire in the summer?

On this episode of Full Time, hosts Jillian Sakovits and Tamerra Griffin break down Macario’s ongoing absence from the Chelsea squad and what it means for head coach Sonia Bompastor to get a new contract through June 2030. Alongside Producer Theo, the trio also get into Arsenal snapping Manchester City’s 13-match winning run and a surprise appearance by pop music legend Madonna at Tottenham Hotspur's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea.

After that, it’s time to talk European continental club soccer as the UEFA Women’s Champions League returns this week with the first-ever playoff knockout rounds. Who are the players to watch, and what excites us most about the tournament’s return?
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HOSTS: Jillian Sakovits, Tamerra Griffin
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Referenced on the show:
Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor agrees contract extension to 2030
Arsenal’s Olivia Smith and the surprise new role that helped beat WSL leaders Man City
Wasteful, disjointed, beatable: What’s to blame for Chelsea’s back-to-back defeats?
How far away are Tottenham from catching up with the WSL’s elite?
Chelsea part ways with head of women’s football Paul Green
Madonna, soccer mom: Why the Queen of Pop was watching Tottenham’s Under-14 girls’ team
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The winter transfer window closed in Europe shut this week, but who won the window? And, does it really matter? Why do we obsess so much over transfers and transfer windows? Do they matter?

On this episode of Full Time, hosts Jillian Sakovits and Tamerra Griffin are joined by The Athletic’s Melanie Anzidei to analyze the top transfers from the January transfer window. Who will have the biggest impact in 2026? Who is not getting enough people talking? What was the most surprising transfer?

After that, the pod looks ahead to the summer transfer window and the many superstar players who have a contract that expires in 2026. Which players could be heading to the NWSL? Which U.S. women’s national team players need to make a move to solidify their chances of making the roster for the 2027 World Cup?
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HOSTS: Jillian Sakovits, Tamerra Griffin
GUEST: Melanie Anzidei
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Referenced on the show:
Who won the WSL transfer deadline day? A better question: Does it matter?
To celebrate ex-USWNT Crystal Dunn’s career is to also acknowledge how others failed her
Triple Espresso returns: Trinity Rodman, Sophia Wilson, Mal Swanson reunite ahead of NWSL comebacks
What we’re hearing in women’s football: Latest on Catarina Macario, Katie McCabe, Alexia Putellas, and more
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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?
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HOST: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
GUESTS: Charlotte Harpur, Megan Feringa
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Referenced on the show:
The Champions Cup is here to stay, but FIFA must learn lessons from London teething trouble
Arsenal beat Corinthians to win inaugural Women’s Champions Cup and $2.3m in prize money
Corinthians stun Gotham 1-0, will meet Arsenal in FIFA Women’s Champions Cup final
This Manchester City side is a beast – Chelsea were just its latest prey
Sonia Bompastor ‘happy’ to leave Chelsea ‘if people think I’m not the right person’
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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.
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Melanie Anzidei, Tamerra Griffin, Claire Watkins, Jenna Tonelli
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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Referenced on the show:
USWNT star Crystal Dunn announces retirement from soccer aged 33
USWNT’s Trinity Rodman scores goal in first game as captain
Corinthians stun Gotham 1-0, will meet Arsenal in FIFA Women’s Champions Cup final
FIFA 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 Cup
USWNT’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’
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