Olivia Moultrie interview: Growth with the Portland Thorns & inside her USWNT development

On this episode of Full Time Focus, host Jillian Sakovits sits down with USWNT and Portland Thorns midfielder Olivia Moultrie for a one-on-one interview. The duo chats about the 20-year-old’s open and honest relationship with Emma Hayes, which started with an email and is now all about how Moultrie can help win a fifth World Cup for the United States. Plus, hear about Moultrie’s journey from being 13 years old in an NWSL locker room, what her best position on the pitch is, and what’s new in Portland after their tremendous start to 2026.

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HOST: Jillian Sakovits

GUEST: Olivia Moultrie

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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Referenced on the show:

The pieces are falling into place for Portland Thorns after a preseason of uncertainty

USWNT’s Olivia Moultrie agrees to contract extension with Portland Thorns through 2029

USWNT bounces back against Portugal with 2 goals from 20-year-old Olivia Moultrie

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