{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818801871c041c8cc75b143/681880316486cd0c1a897a5d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Is the NWSL losing its chaos?","description":"<p>The <strong>NWSL </strong>has always prided itself on chaos. A league where anyone can beat anyone. </p><p><br></p><p>But five weeks into the 2025 season, things are looking awfully similar to 2024. Four teams (<strong>Kansas City Current, Orlando Pride, Washington Spirit,</strong> and <strong>NJ/NY Gotham FC</strong>) are breaking away at the top of the standings, sweeping the other 10 teams in their path. </p><p><br></p><p>This week, <strong>Full Time</strong> hosts <strong>Tamerra Griffin </strong>and <strong>Meg Linehan</strong> discuss whether the <strong>NWSL</strong> is losing its chaos. What has happened to the parity in the league? Should fans, broadcasters or the league itself be concerned? And, what are these four elite teams doing so right to blaze ahead? <strong><em>The Athletic's</em></strong> staff writer <strong>Jeff Rueter,</strong> also joins the debate to help analyze the past, present, and future of the NWSL's competitive balance. </p><p>_______________</p><p><strong>Articles mentioned on the show: </strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6291805/2025/04/19/uswnt-nwsl-salary-cap-2/\">USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps says salary cap issue to blame for NWSL departures</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6203787/2025/03/14/state-of-the-nwsl-2025-season/\">State of the League: Before the NWSL can take on the world, it must find its place in the U.S.</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6293207/2025/04/19/washington-spirit-defeat-orlando-pride-injury-soccer/\">Depleted Spirit defeats reigning NWSL champion despite Trinity Rodman’s absence</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6298116/2025/04/21/nwsl-injuries-women-coaches-full-time/\">Put the Washington Spirit in bubble wrap. Plus, NWSL’s coaching pipeline problem</a></p><p>_______________</p><p>HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan</p><p>GUESTS: Jeff Rueter</p><p>PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes</p><p>VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin</p><p>EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen</p><p>_______________</p><p>Get in touch: <a href=\"mailto:fulltime@theathletic.com\">fulltime@theathletic.com</a></p><p>Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime</p><p>Subscribe to the <strong>Full Time newsletter </strong><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/full-time/\">here</a></p><p>Visit the <strong>Yahoo Women's Sports hub</strong> <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/\">here</a></p><p> </p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}