{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818801871c041c8cc75b143/682d39b5f5721925a009706c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Naomi Girma returns to USWNT, plus NWSL MVP race","description":"<p>This week on <strong>Full Time</strong>, hosts <strong>Tamerra Griffin</strong> and <strong>Meg Linehan</strong> breakdown the latest <strong>USWNT</strong> roster for the upcoming May/June friendlies against <strong>China</strong> and <strong>Jamaica</strong>. From <strong>Naomi</strong> <strong>Girma's</strong> long awaited return, to the intriguing new faces, and the notable absentees.</p><p><br></p><p>Then, with the help of <strong><em>The Athletic's</em> Asli Pelit, </strong>there is a roundtable discussion on the <strong>NWSL</strong> after nine weeks of play. Who are the frontrunners in <strong>the MVP race</strong>? What makes this rookie class so special? What has been the biggest disappointment and the most pleasant surprise so far?</p><p>_______________</p><p><strong>Articles mentioned on the show: </strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6369196/2025/05/20/naomi-girma-uswnt-roster-return/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">USWNT roster takeaways</a></p><p>_______________</p><p>HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan</p><p>GUEST: Asli Pelit</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:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:fulltime@theathletic.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">⁠⁠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/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a></p><p>Visit the <strong>Yahoo Women's Sports hub</strong> <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">⁠⁠here</a></p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}