{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818801871c041c8cc75b143/69b3f5f97ebe44dc8b0a082c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"2026 NWSL season preview, predictions & talking points","description":"<p>With the start of the <strong>NWSL</strong> season upon us, <strong>Theo Lloyd-Hughes and Tamerra Griffin</strong> join <strong>Jillian Sakovits</strong> to break down the biggest storylines on and off the pitch. They analyze the entrance of two new expansion teams in Denver FC and Boston Legacy, whether we'll see a repeat performance from the 2025 shield winners, <strong>KC Current,</strong> and if this is finally the year for the <strong>Washington Spirit.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>They also talk about NWSL attendance numbers and how the men's World Cup will affect the NWSL, the newly implemented HIP policy, and how the NWSL is approaching safety concerns and regulations heading into this season. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Finally, they close out with a predictions game for the season ahead.</strong></p><p>_______________</p><p>HOST: Jillian Sakovits, Tamerra Griffin</p><p>PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes</p><p>VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin</p><p>EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen</p><p>_______________</p><p>Referenced on the show:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7112023/2026/03/13/nwsl-2026-season-expert-predictions-winners-chawinga-wilson-banda-rodman/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">NWSL 2026 season predictions: Champions, Triple Espresso’s return and an MVP three-peat</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7111956/2026/03/12/nwsl-2026-season-next-chapter/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">NWSL doubled in size over the last decade. The 2026 season will be a pivotal ‘next chapter’</a></p><p><a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/full-time-a-show-about-womens-soccer/episodes/bev-yanez-on-her-coaching-journey-racing-louisvilles-date-wi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bev Yanez on her coaching journey &amp; Racing Louisville's date with destiny</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7085768/2026/03/10/meet-nwsl-expansion-team-denver-summit-hometown/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Meet NWSL expansion team Denver Summit: Hometown talent, attendance records and a blank canvas</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7085779/2026/03/09/nwsl-boston-legacy-team-influence-soccer/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Meet NWSL expansion team Boston Legacy: Reintroduction, European influence and a desire to win</a></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 our Youtube channel: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@theathleticfulltime\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></p><p>Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/full-time/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a></p><p>Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">⁠⁠here</a></p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}