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We have a lineup change this week. Meg is off to the South of France, don’t worry she shared some parting words on the sale of the Seattle Reign. Meanwhile, Steph is taking some well-earned time off. I’m Emily Olsen here with Jeff Rueter — welcome to Full Time!
Want more? The “Full Time with Meg Linehan” podcast, featuring co-host Tamerra Griffin, had a PACKED show last week, including an interview with two-time World Cup winner Tobin Heath and an expansion team discussion with Bay FC defender KiKi Pickett and Utah Royals head coach Amy Rodriguez. A new special episode will drop this Wednesday on Juneteenth.
NWSL Recap
Croix Bethune doesn’t need lucky dice
You’re going to hear “Croix Bethune” a lot. Get used to it.
The Washington Spirit rookie is absolutely dominating the league right now. While the early projections have her leading the Rookie of the Year race, I would also argue she’s making a case for MVP. That’s especially impressive when you consider the performances of other Golden Boot leaders Barbra Banda in Orlando, Temwa Chawinga in KC and Sophia Smith in Portland.
GO DEEPER
Croix Bethune on her USWNT…
