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The NWSL is back with the Challenge Cup kicking off the second half of the season. Today on the show, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic’s Asli Pelit to recap Gotham FC’s Challenge Cup win, discuss Sam Kerr’s transfer to the New Jersey-based side and explain the league’s new footwear framework.
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Asli Pelit
This podcast was produced by The Athletic.
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Referenced on the show:
Gotham FC announces Sam Kerr signing on deal to 2030
NWSL returns with the Challenge Cup, but the question remains: What is its purpose?
Gotham FC captures NWSL Challenge Cup in Ohio’s first pro women’s soccer match
NWSL launches new footwear framework, limiting brands to those who sign deals with league
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"Sam Kerr joins Gotham, NWSL gets strict with cleats" is an episode of Full Time: A show about women's soccer. Runtime 25 min. Published June 29, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.