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Inside Alexia Putellas’s WSL debut & Michele Kang’s big-spending with London City Lionesses
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Sep 7, 202641:43
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A Ballon d’Or winner, in Bromley? Yes! You are hearing that correctly.
The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur takes you inside Alexia Putellas’s debut in the English Women’s Super League, a curious and historic night in Southeast London for big-spending London City Lionesses and owner Michele Kang. The pod also breaks down how London City overcame Manchester United on the pitch in the first match under United’s new head coach, Eva Olid. And, how is Kang trying to balance the books and the WSL’s new spending rules?
PLUS: All the top moments from the NWSL weekend, which saw history in Portland, a hat-trick for the unstoppable Ashley Sanchez and an upset at the top of the table.
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Charlotte Harpur
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
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Referenced on the show:
A Ballon d’Or winner in Bromley? Watching Alexia Putellas’ WSL debut with fans from around the world
Manchester United and the 45 minutes that put them in the sights of the WSL’s chasing pack
North Carolina midfielder Ashley Sanchez sets U.S. scoring record — USWNT could be next
WSL investigating rule breach by Crystal Palace Women, as match officials stood down
Earps, Putellas and how London City can afford their high-profile transfers
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"Inside Alexia Putellas’s WSL debut & Michele Kang’s big-spending with London City Lionesses" is an episode of Full Time: A show about women's soccer. Runtime 41 min. Published September 7, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
