It is another week of record transfer fees and dramatic moves between the NWSL and the WSL. On Thursday, Angel City and U.S. women's national team forward Alyssa Thompson completed a shock move to Chelsea on the final day of the European women's transfer window. But how did the deal go down and what does it all mean? On this week's Full Time Focus, The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur and Melanie Anzidei join host Jillian Sakovits to break down how Chelsea made the sudden move for the American, what we know about the transfer fee, where it leaves Angel City midseason, and whether NWSL fans be concerned about other high-profile star heading abroad.PLUS: Get focused with Full Time's 1-2-3 of what to watch this weekend from the big WSL kick-off in West London, to a new home for the Chicago Stars and a playoff heat check for New Jersey/New York and Los Angeles._______________Referenced on the show:Chelsea reach verbal agreement to sign Alyssa Thompson from Angel CitySam Kerr to return to Chelsea squad for Women’s Super League openerWomen’s Super League top questions: Will Chelsea be beaten? Are London City a threat?WSL season preview: Can anyone catch Chelsea?_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Charlotte Harpur and Melanie AnzideiPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: ⁠[email protected]⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠here⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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