{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818801871c041c8cc75b143/681880386486cd0c1a897b78?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Best of 2024 Part II: The USWNT, Olympic gold and goodbyes","description":"<p>Welcome to the second podcast of our two-part 'Best Of' series, highlighting our favorite moments and episodes from Full Time with Meg Linehan in 2024.</p><p>In Part II, Meg Linehan traces a stunning year for the U.S. women's national team. From Emma Hayes's landmark as the new head coach to the 'redeem team' winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics.</p><p>In this compilation, you will also hear interviews with Bri Scurry and Julie Foudy talking 25 years of the 99ers, a chat with breakthrough national team player Emily Sams before she was called up, reaction from the night Lily Yohannes scored on her debut, USWNT U-20s coach Tracey Kevins reflecting on a whirlwind World Cup, and then lots of anecdotes and discussion on the many many emotional goodbyes to USA legends Alyssa Naeher, Kelley O'Hara, Becky Sauerbrunn, and Alex Morgan.</p><p>Happy near year from everyone at Full Time. Enjoy one final look back at a historic 2024!</p><p>_______________</p><p><strong>Podcasts mentioned on the show:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://podfollow.com/full-time-with-meg-linehan/episode/8e7ad6b695eb584766bf77c1e105cf7d00be4b9e/view\">Emma Hayes touches down, is U.S. soccer ready?</a></p><p><a href=\"https://podfollow.com/full-time-with-meg-linehan/episode/ef64e42c1e5eb216f1f3ea98daf9411e30e06b81/view\">A dream USWNT debut for 16-year-old Lily Yohannes</a></p><p><a href=\"https://podfollow.com/full-time-with-meg-linehan/episode/df644c6eeb6fa021804194a9f0f716c5c395064b/view\">Celebrating 25 years of the 99ers with Julie Foudy and Briana Scurry</a></p><p><a href=\"https://podfollow.com/full-time-with-meg-linehan/episode/fc5ee7b6f7cd07e935c1ea0b6f570828e61f4340/view\">Olympic Gold for the USWNT after Alyssa Naeher heroics </a></p><p><a href=\"https://podfollow.com/full-time-with-meg-linehan/episode/0b33dd0dae5ac41bc4d81431903f7e0c8b165b16/view\">Pathways and potential: A deep dive into the USYNT and the 2024 U-20 Women's World Cup</a></p><p><a href=\"https://podfollow.com/full-time-with-meg-linehan/episode/ad56a2fcee5e6285bf3e94c55bbbf611cdb159dd/view\">Farewell Alex Morgan: Grappling with the USWNT legend's sudden retirement with Jordan Angeli</a></p><p>_______________</p><p>HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Tamerra Griffin</p><p>GUESTS: Bri Scurry, Julie Foudy, Emma Hayes, Steph Yang, Emily Sams, Tracey Kevins, Jordan Angeli</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: fulltime@theathletic.com</p><p>Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime</p><p>Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter <a href=\"https://theathletic.com/fulltime\">here</a>.</p><p> </p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}