Lessons from the USWNT's October window & why the NWSL needs clarity on where it stands

The U.S. women's national team's October window has come to an end. But what did we learn from the trio of friendlies against Portugal and New Zealand ? On this week's Full Time podcast, hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan get into the USWNT's October friendlies, the players that stood out, the importance of giving the young players more minutes, why it may be more interesting to see the USWNT lose than dominant, and what opponents Emma Hayes should be booking in for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup. PLUS : Tamerra and Meg unpack Meg's latest column for The Athletic that responds to an op-ed by NWSL player Elizabeth Eddy that calls for new eligibility rules in the NWSL. What are the league and players association saying on the matter, what players are being unfairly targeted and what danger is on the horizon as a lack of clarity lingers? _______________ Referenced on the show Rose Lavelle is a ‘magician’ for USWNT and Gotham – and now her leadership is casting a spell USWNT 6, New Zealand 0: Emma Sears scores first professional hat trick NWSL’s lack of gender eligibility policy leaves players vulnerable – just not in the way you think ______________ HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan 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.