About this episode
Emma Hayes called the U.S. women’s national team’s 1-0 win over Canada in the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday night one of her “favorite performances” by the team. But why was the victory so impressive? Which players impressed? And do the selection decisions made by Hayes show us who the USWNT’s core group is?On this episode of Full Time, host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Melanie Anzidei and Producer Theo break down the USWNT’s win over Canada and debate which players are in and out of the team’s best available XI. Calling in from Columbus, Ohio, Tamerra Griffin also gives her analysis from the stadium on Wednesday night.PLUS: The latest on CAF’s choice to postpone the 2026 Women’s African Cup of Nations until this summer, Iran is knocked out of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup while conflict surges between the U.S., Israel and Iran, UEFA 2027 World Cup qualifiers get underway, and more from the FIFA international window._______________HOSTS: Jillian Sakovits, Tamerra Griffin, Melanie AnzideiPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Referenced on the show:A clear core group emerges as USWNT defeats Canada: ‘I love winning football matches like this’Lack of clarity around WAFCON postponement causes speculation and player sufferingIran face Asian Cup elimination after 4-0 loss to hosts Australia_______________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
