{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818801871c041c8cc75b143/6a42d98271668e37062eb5d5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sam Kerr joins Gotham, NWSL gets strict with cleats","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6818801871c041c8cc75b143/1782764731871-4bc619a4-eda5-4d2f-b7c8-8eabf4f7f207.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The <strong>NWSL is back</strong> with the Challenge Cup kicking off the second half of the season. Today on the show, host <strong>Jillian Sakovits</strong> is joined by <strong><em>The Athletic</em>’s Asli Pelit</strong> to recap <strong>Gotham FC’</strong>s Challenge Cup win, discuss <strong>Sam Kerr</strong>’s transfer to the New Jersey-based side and explain the <strong>league’s new footwear framework</strong>.</p><p>_______________</p><p>HOST: Jillian Sakovits</p><p>GUESTS: Asli Pelit</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/7367897/2026/06/17/sam-kerr-gotham-nwsl-chelsea/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gotham FC announces Sam Kerr signing on deal to 2030</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7397456/2026/06/26/nwsl-challenge-cup-format-2026/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">NWSL returns with the Challenge Cup, but the question remains: What is its purpose?</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7399916/2026/06/26/gotham-fc-nwsl-challenge-cup-columbus-ohio/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gotham FC captures NWSL Challenge Cup in Ohio’s first pro women’s soccer match</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7397767/2026/06/26/nwsl-footware-framework-nike-brand-deal/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">NWSL launches new footwear framework, limiting brands to those who sign deals with league</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"}