How much scrutiny is NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman under?
Full Time with Meg Linehan: A show about women's soccer
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4.8 • 756 Ratings
🗓️ 19 May 2025
⏱️ 31 minutes
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Summary
On this week's Full Time Review, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Tamerra Griffin to talk about a memorable evening at PayPal Park. Under the backdrop of Bay FC facing off against Angel City, in San Jose, California, Tamerra spoke to NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman for the first time since Angel City defender Savy King had a medical emergency during a match last week. What were the layers of emotions that surrounded this weekend's match? What questions remain unanswered after the commissioner's first media appearance? How much scrutiny is Berman under at this moment in time?
PLUS: The Athletic's Megan Feringa joins from Wembley Stadium to give her view on the women's FA Cup final. Jillian also goes over the top stories Matchweek 9 of the NWSL season, including her moment of the weekend.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
NWSL commissioner on decision to play after Savy King’s collapse: ‘All we could do is learn’
NWSL must learn from its decision to continue play after Angel City’s Savy King collapsed
Chelsea’s domestic dominance still won’t be considered enough until Europe is conquered, too
London City Lionesses head to WSL with ambition to compete among the elite
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Tamerra Griffin, Megan Feringa
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
Additional NWSL press conference audio captured by Taylor Vincent
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