Naomi Girma's vital role on USWNT & Jonatan Giraldez's shock move
Full Time with Meg Linehan: A show about women's soccer
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4.8 • 756 Ratings
🗓️ 2 June 2025
⏱️ 26 minutes
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Summary
On this week's Full Time Review, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by The Athletic's Jeff Rueter to break down the USWNT's 3-0 win over China. What did we learn about the importance of Naomi Girma's role on the USWNT after her first international appearance of 2025? What made Lo LaBonta's history-making debut so special?
PLUS: The latest on the expected imminent departure of Washington Spirit head coach Jonatan Giraldez to OL Lyonnes in France reported in The Athletic this weekend, Marta's comeback with Brazil in Sao Paulo, more headlines from the FIFA international weekend, and Jillian's moment of the week.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
The USWNT basks in the return of Naomi Girma – their ‘security blanket’
USWNT midfield stands out in 3-0 win over China, Sam Coffey tallies second U.S. goal
Joe Montemurro leaves role as OL Lyonnes head coach
Spirit coach Jonatan Giráldez set to take OL Lyonnes job, Adrián González to lead Washington
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Jeff Rueter
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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