Lo LaBonta: A USWNT call-up a decade in the making

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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?

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Referenced on the show:

USWNT roster: Naomi Girma returns, Lo’eau LaBonta debuts, Korbin Albert absent

Gotham, Tigres advance to Concacaf W Champions Cup Final

Leah Williamson, Arsenal, and juggling the emotions of playing in a final for the club you support

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUESTS: Lo LaBonta, Meg Lineha, Jenna Tonnelli

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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