Herlights

EP 326: Brackets, Brace Goals & Big League Drafts

Host Erin Foley breaks down a massive week in women's sports. It's December Madness - the NCAA Volleyball's championship bracket is set with Nebraska grabbing the number one overall seed. Rose Lavelle's MVP Fireball celebration fueled her assist in the opening minutes of the USWNT's 3–0 win over Italy. The PWHL continues to smash attendance records with sellouts in Vancouver and Seattle. Plus, the AUSL holds its expansion and allocation draft tonight as the league adds two new teams. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com [erin@herlights.com] NCAA Volleyball Bracket: https://www.ncaa.com/brackets/volleyball-women/d1/2025 [https://www.ncaa.com/brackets/volleyball-women/d1/2025] AUSL Draft: https://theausl.com/ [https://theausl.com/]

EP 325: Soccer Shocks & Hockey Heat

Host Erin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports this week. The NWSL semifinals are set after a weekend of dramatic finishes — Luana's moment in Orlando, Kingsbury's clutch PK saves for Washington, Gotham takes down KC and Portland's extra-time win at Providence Park. In hockey news, Seattle and Vancouver get team names and USA Hockey dominates Canada in back-to-back rivalry games. Plus, Elena Rybakina storms through the WTA Finals for a record payday, and Canada's new Northern Super League gears up for its first-ever championship. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com [erin@herlights.com] Orlando Pride's Luana: https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-s-luana-converts-late-game-pk-in-storybook-moment-after-beating-cancer [https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/orlando-pride-s-luana-converts-late-game-pk-in-storybook-moment-after-beating-cancer]

EP 324: Comedian Trish Suhr

Host Erin Foley welcomes Trish Suhr, the host and producer of Find My Country House on A&E and Hulu, and a nationally touring headlining comedian. Foley and Suhr talk about the World Series, the upcoming draft of the Women's Pro Baseball League, putting athletes back on the bus and another tennis battle of the sexes. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com [erin@herlights.com] Trish Suhr: https://www.trishsuhr.com/ [https://www.trishsuhr.com/]

EP 323: NWSL Quarters & Cricket Finals

Host Erin Foley breaks down what's happening across women's sports this week. The WNBA extends CBA talks, the NWSL playoff bracket is set, and India captures its first Women's Cricket World Cup before a sold-out crowd. Plus, WTA Finals upsets, New York Marathon magic, and two lady-power moments from the World Series. Enjoy! Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com

EP 322: Paralympic Gold Medalist Emma Schieck

Host Erin Foley welcomes Emma Schieck, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist in sitting volleyball for Team USA. Most recently, she led the U.S. to a World Cup title against Brazil and was named tournament MVP. A graduate of the University of North Carolina, she's a passionate advocate for adaptive sports and athlete inclusion. Foley and Schieck talk about how she got started in sitting volleyball, the unique rules of the game, beating Brazil, and what's next in her already storybook career. Follow Erin on Social! Instagram: @erinkfoley Bluesky: @erinfoleycomic.bsky.social Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@erinfoleycomic Email the show: erin@herlights.com [erin@herlights.com] Emma Schieck: IG https://www.instagram.com/emmaschieckk/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/emmaschieckk/?hl=en]