About this episode

The episode discusses the current state of women's professional soccer, highlighting key players and recent events in the sport.

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. _______________ HOST: Jillian Sakovits GUESTS: Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan This podcast was produced by The Athletic. _______________ 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 _______________ Get in touch:  ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Subscribe to our Youtube channel: here Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Jillian Sakovits

Guests: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan

Topics covered

• women's soccer
• professional leagues
• contract negotiations
• NWSL
• championships
• player performances

Keywords

• Khadija Shaw
• Barbra Banda
• NWSL
• Manchester City
• women's football
• Chelsea
• Katie McCabe
• Lexington Kentucky

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Manchester City, NWSL, Chelsea, Arsenal

Places: Lexington, Kentucky

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