{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818801871c041c8cc75b143/685997e94a2d8b8b5132861d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The secret to the Portland Thorns' home form & NWSL midseason superlatives","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6818801871c041c8cc75b143/1750701876207-27d3a726-f513-4523-8d75-243cc8797d2e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>On this week's<strong> Full Time Review</strong>, <strong>Jillian Sakovits</strong> has everything you need to know about the final Matchweek of the first half of the NWSL season. Then, <strong>Producer Theo</strong> is joined by Annie Peterson to go deeper on the <strong>Portland Thorns</strong> and the rejuvenation of their intimidating home stadium, <strong>Providence Park. </strong>Peterson looks back on the history of the team, as well what makes this group special, to better understand why the Portland Thorns are so good at home. After legends retired, and high-profile stars were set to miss the season, the Thorns have been far greather than some expected and go into the NWSL summer break undefeated at home.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>PLUS: </strong>Jillian &amp; Theo give out some NWSL midseason superlatives. From most memorable goal, to best social media follow, and most stylish merch.</p><p>_______________</p><p><strong>Articles mentioned on the show: </strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6426555/2025/06/14/angel-city-immigration-raid-protests/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Angel City FC players wear ‘Immigrant City Football Club’ shirts amid ongoing ICE raids</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6350601/2025/05/12/portland-thorns-bella-bixby-motherhood-returning-to-play/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Portland Thorns’ Bella Bixby on returning to play after motherhood: ‘It changes your body’</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6437129/2025/06/19/nwsl-bwpc-juneteenth/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">As others go silent, NWSL group doubles down over supporting Black players on Juneteenth and beyond</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6421588/2025/06/12/nwsl-wnba-unions-joint-statement-immigration-raids/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">NWSL, WNBA unions release joint statement in response to immigration raids across U.S.</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6349947/2025/05/14/nashville-sc-supporters-group-ice-raid-immigration-mls/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">‘We’re being hunted. That’s how we feel.’ ICE activity puts an MLS fan group on pause</a></p><p>_______________</p><p>HOST: Jillian Sakovits</p><p>GUEST: Annie Peterson</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"}