About this episode
The start of the 2026 NWSL season is just three weeks away! So, now is a great time to get to know some of the new faces in the league. On this episode of Full Time, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by three exciting rookies preparing for their first professional seasons. First up, highly-rated centerback Elise Evans opened up about her family connections to Stanford, stepping into Naomi Girma’s shoes and why she chose to sign for the Chicago Stars. Then, Utah Royals outside back Kameron Simmonds hops on the show to talk about her transition from being a forward to a defender while winning a national championship at Florida State as well as her history-making memories from the 2023 World Cup with Jamaica. The final rookie interview of the show is with Maja Lardner, a forward for Racing Louisville. Lardner reveals a big goal for 2026 and how she’ll fit into head coach Bev Yanez’s system._______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Elise Evans, Kameron Simmonds, Maja LardnerPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Referenced on the show:How Jamaica eliminated Brazil from the 2023 Women’s World CupBev Yanez on her coaching journey & Racing Louisville's date with destiny_______________Get in touch: ??fulltime@theathletic.com??Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to our Youtube channel: hereSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ??here??Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ??hereTake The Athletic's 2026 Listener Survey here Hosted on Acast. See
