Angharad James-Turner talks Wales' emotional Euros & Seattle Reign's resurgence

On this week's Full Time Focus , Seattle Reign midfielder Angharad James-Turner joins the show to talk to Asli Pelit her summer captaining Wales at its first-ever major tournament, Women's Euro 2025. Then attentions turn to the return of the NWSL . This week, James-Turner signed a new two-year contract extension with Seattle , and the 31-year-old explains why she is so committed to the team and how the Reign has turned things around after a disappointing 2024. Asli and producer Theo also unpack the business side of the NWSL's summer break , how teams are increasing marketing efforts this August, and what could change in the future to help the league retain more momentum. PLUS: Theo gets focused with Full Time's 1-2-3 of what to watch this weekend in the NWSL, from Jess Carter's speedy to return to Gotham and a potential goal-fest in the Bay . _______________ Referenced on the show: How NWSL teams plan to beat the annual mid-summer miasma Jess Carter on missing Euros celebrations: It was my decision to return to club side Gotham Women’s soccer summer returns stateside _______________ HOST: Theo Lloyd-Hughes GUESTS: Asli Pelit, Angharad James-Turner PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen _______________ Get in touch: ⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠ Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠here⁠ Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.