{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818801871c041c8cc75b143/6a0b85daa9d74429839f117c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Mallory Swanson makes her NWSL return","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6818801871c041c8cc75b143/1779139665273-d831687b-2918-4899-bb93-f1a89e59ef38.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>It was a weekend marked by returns in the NWSL and farewells in the WSL.</p><p><br></p><p>Host<strong> Jillian Sakovits</strong> is joined by <strong>The Athletic’s Asli Pelit</strong> to discuss <strong>Mallory Swanson</strong>’s first appearance for the <strong>Chicago Stars</strong> since becoming a new mom and <strong>Temwa Chawinga</strong>’s continued scoring binge for the <strong>Kansas City Current</strong>. They also break down the <strong>Utah Royals</strong>’ eight-match unbeaten streak and what might explain their success. Then, <strong>The Athletic’s Cerys Jones</strong> joins Jillian to look back at the final matchday for the WSL. They review <strong>Sam Kerr</strong>’s record-tying goal for <strong>Chelsea</strong>, whether <strong>Khadija “Bunny” Shaw</strong> might still find a home at <strong>Manchester City</strong> and what’s next for<strong> Manchester United</strong> after finishing fourth in the league table.</p><p>_______________</p><p>HOST: Jillian Sakovits</p><p>GUESTS: Asli Pelit, Cerys Jones</p><p>This podcast was produced by The Athletic.</p><p>_______________</p><p>Referenced on the show:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7285224/2026/05/16/mallory-swanson-returns-chicago-stars-nwsl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mallory Swanson makes long-awaited return to Chicago Stars after 554 days away</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7284673/2026/05/17/manchester-united-womens-super-league-analysis/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Man United have been close to the top for so long. Is their current approach enough to change that?</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"}