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Why is there so much head coaching turnover in the NWSL?
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How long does the average head coach last in the NWSL? Why do we see so much turnover at the head coaching position? What are the causes, and what are the solutions (if we need them)?
On this episode of Full Time, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic’s Meg Linehan and Tamerra Griffin for a deep dive into coaching turnover in the NWSL. The trio unpacks all the data from coaching turnover over the last five years in the NWSL, examining the trends behind the revolving door as well as trying to understand which clubs are showing a different way. Are male and female head coaches given different lengths of tenure? What is the adequate amount of time to evaluate a head coach?
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
PANEL: Meg Linehan, Tamerra Griffin
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
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Referenced on the show:
As NWSL grows, ‘head coach retention’ should become a new marker of success
Houston Dash fire coach Fabrice Gautrat and technical director Twila Kilgore
Vlatko Andonovski’s Kansas City Current departure: ‘The finality of it hurts for the players’
Bay FC close to appointing ex-Chelsea general manager Paul Green as head of football
Meet Jimmy Coenraets, the 31-year-old Utah Royals coach leading NWSL’s most unlikely contender
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"Why is there so much head coaching turnover in the NWSL?" is an episode of Full Time: A show about women's soccer. Runtime 46 min. Published September 17, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
