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Grading every NWSL team's summer transfe...

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On Monday, August 25, the NWSL's transfer window officially slammed yet. So, now it's time to analyze the arrivals and departures of all 14 teams and hand out some grades. Who will be the winners and losers of the summer transfer window?


On Full Time this week, host Tamerra Griffin is joined by special guest Andre Carlisle to break down and debate every NWSL's summer transfer business. Which team will come out on top?


PLUS: The summer window wasn't only busy for active NWSL teams. Tamerra is also joined Hallie Guardo and Jackie Contreras to get up to date on 2026 expansion teams Denver Summit and Boson Legacy. Who are each club's first-ever signings? What have we learned about each team's vision for assembly a roster? Who might be the next signing?


Articles referenced on the show:

Orlando Pride sign Mexico’s Lizbeth Ovalle in world-record transfer

Yup, another women’s soccer transfer record

Denver Summit FC acquires Ally Watt from Orlando Pride, marking expansion team’s first-ever signing

Why Morgan Gautrat has moved to Newcastle: ‘I’ve loved joining places I could help make better’

Italy’s Ballon d’Or nominee Sofia Cantore readies for NWSL debut with Washington Spirit

Kansas City Current acquire Ally Sentnor from Utah Royals: Sources

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HOST: Tamerra Griffin

GUEST: Andre Carlisle, Hallie Guardo, Jackie Contreras

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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