About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of the NWSL potentially flipping its season calendar to align with European leagues and FIFA schedules.

Over the last few weeks, the NWSL has debated flipping its Spring to Fall season calendar and instead aligning itself with other top European leagues and the FIFA international schedule by using the Fall to Spring calendar. Ultimately, the NWSL has put the brakes on making any such decision. At least, for now. On this episode of Full Time , hosts Jillian Sakovits and Tamerra Griffin were joined by Melanie Anzidei to debate all the angles of what flipping the calendar could mean for the NWSL, its players, teams, fans, stakeholders, stadiums & more. From climate to commercial interests. From wet bulbs to World Cups. When is the right time to make a calendar move? What needs to be figured out before then? And, how does Major League Soccer’s decision to flip to a Fall to Spring calendar in 2027 affect any potential decision for the NWSL? _______________ HOSTS: Jillian Sakovits, Tamerra Griffin GUEST: Melanie Anzidei PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen _______________ Referenced on the show: NWSL tables vote on flipping schedule to fall-to-spring: Sources Majority of NWSL players oppose calendar flip, cite concerns over…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jillian Sakovits, Tamerra Griffin

Guest: Melanie Anzidei

Topics covered

• NWSL calendar debate
• soccer seasons
• player concerns
• MLS influence
• climate impact
• commercial interests

Keywords

• NWSL
• soccer calendar
• Fall to Spring
• MLS
• climate
• commercial interests
• players
• teams
• fans

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NWSL, Major League Soccer, FIFA, The Athletic

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