September 19, 2025
Commissioner Jess Berman talks NWSL salary cap and expansion, plus Full Time's Ballon d'Or predictions
Full Time: A show about women's soccerAbout this episode
It was a big week of NWSL news, with plenty of updates and glimpses into the league's future plans. So, on this week's Full Time Focus, host Jillian Sakovits dives into what we learned from the NWSL’s Autumn press conference, where commissioner Jess Berman answered lots of questions regarding the salary cap, player safety, expansion and her future plans to stay on. Alongside Jillian is Melanie Anzidei and Asli Pelit , who were at the league headquarters in New York City covering the press conference for The Athletic. After that, Megan Feringa also comes on the show to join Melanie and Asli for a round table discussing the 2025 women's Ballon d'Or, the biggest talking points and who deserves to take home the crown on Monday night. PLUS: Get focused with Full Time's 1-2-3 of what to watch this weekend from the Houston Dash's NWSL playoff dreams needing a jolt, an early NWSL playoff 'get-right' game in the Rose City, and a top four clash in the English Women's Super League. _______________ Referenced on the show: NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman says she ‘intends to be around’ as 4-year contract nears end NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman talks expansion, salary cap and player safety NWSL to launch pair of combines to help identify prospective players Reign defeat Racing in resumed match after Savannah DeMelo’s medical emergency Inside Alyssa Thompson’s move to Chelsea: Tearful goodbyes, late nights and customary pizza Who should win the women’s Ballon d’Or: Aitana Bonmati, Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly? _______________ HOST: Jillian Sakovits GUESTS: Melanie Anzidei, Asli Pelit, Megan Feringa 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.