Olympic soccer preview: Who stands between the USWNT and a gold medal?

Full Time with Meg Linehan: A show about women's soccer

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4.8 • 756 Ratings

🗓️ 22 July 2024

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

Tamerra Griffin and Steph Yang host a special episode of the Full Time podcast that previews the entire 2024 Paris Olympics soccer tournament. With the help of three additional experts, from The Athletic's soccer desk, the crew breaks down everything you need to know about Groups A, B, and C. From who the standout players might be, to the expected tournament favorites and unfortunate potential flops. With insightful analysis, the podcast wonders whether the USWNT can make it to the podium under new head coach Emma Hayes? Will anyone (but themselves) stop Spain? And, is this finally the moment where France, as hosts, truly captures the imagination of the country? Don't miss out on the perfect way to prepare for the action, which gets underway on July 25. 12 teams. Three medals. But only one can take home Olympic gold. _______________ HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Steph Yang GUESTS: Jessy Parker-Humphries, Meg Linehan, Laia Cervello Herrero PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen ________________ Articles mentioned on the show: USWNT heads to Olympics lacking goals scored: ‘If we went into Zambia perfect, I’d be worried’ Canada bids farewell to Christine Sinclair during 1-0 win over Australia Christine Sinclair’s imperfect World Cup sendoff and the end of an era ________________ Get in touch: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's the most wonderful time.
0:04.0	Are you a smart booker or a silly booker?
0:07.0	Smart bookers get access to a three airport lounge by booking a five-star holiday with On the Beach.
0:13.0	Silly bookers? Well, enjoy those cues at the bar.
0:17.0	Stop booking around and visit Onthebeach.co.
0:20.0	Conditions apply. Seven night minimum stay, outbound only from selected airports for up to six people at all protected.
0:26.6	On the beach! What is up, everyone?
0:45.2	I've been saying this for weeks it feels like, but today I really mean we are
0:51.7	officially officially in Olympics mode.
0:55.1	And personally, Olympics to me, is a holiday that I get hyped for every four years.
1:01.3	Consider this episode, that like pre-holiday joy vibe when you start breaking out the decorations from the garage,
1:09.8	you start brewing the apple cider, lighting
1:12.2	the scented candles, just getting in the mood, you know? That's what this episode's going to be.
1:17.5	Because we need to set ourselves up. We need to transition out of NWSL, outside of international
1:21.9	friendlies, and get into these games. And just as a reminder, after every U.S. Women's National Team match of this tournament,
1:31.0	I will be meeting with the athletics, Steph Young, who is joining me on this episode to break
1:36.4	down the games. You're going to get our instant reactions, our tea, our spicy takes, our lingering
1:41.5	questions. And speaking of Steph, let me just bring her into the show now.
1:46.7	Steph, how are you doing? How are you feeling as we lead up into these Olympics? And what are you
1:52.6	like most excited to discuss today? You know, I love spice. I got the little 12-packed sampler,
2:00.1	thanks to my wife. I did not like the heat. I just did a
2:03.3	10-day hall through New York and D.C. Obviously, the team United States had their two Olympic
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