{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818801871c041c8cc75b143/6a5a705962e50b14bdb223a0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Vermont Green, Salmon Bay and the importance of grassroots soccer","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6818801871c041c8cc75b143/1784311427187-2b993052-e38e-4734-b0df-9b41e4207810.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The <strong>USL W League</strong> national final between <strong>Vermont Green FC</strong> and <strong>Salmon Bay FC</strong> is this Saturday evening. What is the significance of this matchup in the broader American soccer landscape?</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts <strong>Meg Linehan</strong> and <strong>Tamerra Griffin </strong>discuss the developmental value of this pre-professional league and the opportunities grassroots soccer clubs offer players and coaches. Then, Meg and Tamerra are joined by Vermont head coach <strong>Abby Carchio</strong> and Salmon Bay head coach <strong>Malia Arrant</strong> to preview the championship match – which could feature an appearance by former<strong> Seattle Reign</strong> great <strong>Lauren “Lu” Barnes</strong>.</p><p>_______________</p><p>HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Tamerra Griffin</p><p>GUESTS: Abby Carchio, Malia Arrant</p><p>PRODUCER: Karan Lodha</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"}