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Is the U.S. ready for 2 top women's professional soccer leagues?
Full Time: A show about women's soccer›
Jun 2, 202638:10
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She said she was still here — and then she proved it. Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw's dramatic contract saga ended with a record deal, a Wembley goal and a domestic double for Manchester City. Meanwhile across the Atlantic, Barbra Banda's stunning NWSL season hit a frightening pause. And in Lexington, Kentucky, a team that finished dead last a year ago lifted a championship trophy in front of a sellout crowd. Women's football never stops delivering.
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUESTS: Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan
This podcast was produced by The Athletic.
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Referenced on the show:
Khadija Shaw will earn at least £1.6m per year at Manchester City: Why the deal is so significant
Chelsea confirm Katie McCabe signing from Arsenal on three-year deal
There is cynicism about the World Sevens — but this is why women’s football needs it
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"Is the U.S. ready for 2 top women's professional soccer leagues?" is an episode of Full Time: A show about women's soccer. Runtime 38 min. Published June 2, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
