After a decade in the NWSL, Kansas City Current midfielder Lo LaBonta has earned her first-ever call-up to the USWNT. On this week's Full Time Focus, the self proclaimed "5-foot fireball" caught up with Meg Linehan to talk about her emotions as she reacted to the long-awaited call, and the rare feeling of being a rookie once again.PLUS: Host Jillian Sakovits is joined by Sports Illustrated contributor Jenna Tonelli to discuss the inaugural Concacaf W Champions Cup final that will see UANL Tigres take on NJ/NY Gotham FC. After lots of roster turnover, a couple of cup final defeats and a nail-biting playoff exit last season, what would lifting a continental trophy mean to Gotham? And, will this tournament tell us which league is stronger between LigaMX Femenil and NWSL?_______________Referenced on the show:USWNT roster: Naomi Girma returns, Lo’eau LaBonta debuts, Korbin Albert absentGotham, Tigres advance to Concacaf W Champions Cup FinalLeah Williamson, Arsenal, and juggling the emotions of playing in a final for the club you support_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Lo LaBonta, Meg Lineha, Jenna TonnelliPRODUCER: 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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