Inside Alexia Putellas’s WSL debut & Michele Kang’s big-spending with London City Lionesses

A Ballon d’Or winner, in Bromley? Yes! You are hearing that correctly. The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur takes you inside Alexia Putellas’s debut in the English Women’s Super League, a curious and historic night in Southeast London for big-spending London City Lionesses and owner Michele Kang. The pod also breaks down how London City overcame Manchester United on the pitch in the first match under United’s new head coach, Eva Olid. And, how is Kang trying to balance the books and the WSL’s new spending rules?PLUS: All the top moments from the NWSL weekend, which saw history in Portland, a hat-trick for the unstoppable Ashley Sanchez and an upset at the top of the table._______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Charlotte HarpurPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes_______________Referenced on the show:A Ballon d’Or winner in Bromley? Watching Alexia Putellas’ WSL debut with fans from around the worldManchester United and the 45 minutes that put them in the sights of the WSL’s chasing packNorth Carolina midfielder Ashley Sanchez sets U.S. scoring record — USWNT could be nextWSL investigating rule breach by Crystal Palace Women, as match officials stood downEarps, Putellas and how London City can afford their high-profile transfers_______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to our YouTube channel: hereSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.