Ayo Oke’s journey to a first USWNT call-up | Is the WSL title race over?

In the first of two January friendlies – the least-capped U.S women’s national team starting XI in 25 years thrashed Paraguay 6-0 at Dignity Health Sports Park.

On this episode of Full Time, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Melanie Anzidei to break down what we learned from that friendly and Trinity Rodman’s first time walking out as captain of the USWNT.

After that, Ayo Oke, who is out with the USWNT in California, joins the show to talk about her surprise inclusion in the January camp, what it means to be following her dreams on the national team, and why she left Pachuca for Denver Summit.

Then, to close out the show, Producer Theo caught up with The Athletic’s Cerys Jones and Megan Feringa to analyze an enthralling weekend of action at both ends of the table in the English Women’s Super League.

_______________

HOSTS: Jillian Sakovits

GUESTS: Ayo Oke, Melanie Anzidei, Cerys Jones, Megan Feringa

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

_______________

Referenced on the show:

USWNT’s Trinity Rodman scores goal in first game as captain

Trinity Rodman could have left the NWSL. The Spirit community made it impossible to leave

Inside Trinity Rodman’s record new deal and what happens next with the High Impact Player rule

Being in WSL is a privilege not a right – relegation risk should be taken seriously

Beth Mead still has huge value to Arsenal, despite questions over her future

_______________

Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠

Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime

Subscribe to our Youtube channel: here

Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter