# Is the U.S. ready for 2 top women's professional soccer leagues?

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Podcast: [Full Time: A show about women's soccer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/full-time-a-show-about-women-s-soccer-725028)
Published: 2026-06-02T00:58:57+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/full-time-a-show-about-womens-soccer/episodes/the-domino-effect-shaws-record-deal-the-summer-spending-war
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Duration seconds: 2290

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She said she was still here — and then she proved it. Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw's dramatic contract saga ended with a record deal, a Wembley goal and a domestic double for Manchester City. Meanwhile across the Atlantic, Barbra Banda's stunning NWSL season hit a frightening pause. And in Lexington, Kentucky, a team that finished dead last a year ago lifted a championship trophy in front of a sellout crowd. Women's football never stops delivering. _______________ HOST: Jillian Sakovits GUESTS: Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan This podcast was produced by The Athletic. _______________ Referenced on the show: Khadija Shaw will earn at least £1.6m per year at Manchester City: Why the deal is so significant Chelsea confirm Katie McCabe signing from Arsenal on three-year deal There is cynicism about the World Sevens — but this is why women’s football needs it _______________ Get in touch:  ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Subscribe to our Youtube channel: here Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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