Lytt til Good Game with Sarah Spain

Today’s episode features Sarah’s conversation with Kim Miner, Chief of Staff and Chief Legal Officer of the NWSL expansion side Boston Legacy FC, and Teresa Resch, friend of the show and President of WNBA expansion team the Toronto Tempo. They discuss Boston’s name-change drama, Toronto’s name-leak incident, lessons learned from launching new franchises, responding to fan feedback, and the impact of celebrity ownership. Plus, we see a new side of Carli Lloyd, the Golden State Valkyries are hitting the hardwood for the first time, and a well-earned Billy Madison burn. * Watch Carli Lloyd’s speech here [https://www.youtube.com/live/OeYw6vShpRM?t=10213s] * The WNBA schedule is here [https://www.wnba.com/schedule?season=2025&month=all] * Snag Golden State Valkyries tickets here [https://valkyries.wnba.com/schedule?season=2025&month=all&location=home&opponent=all] * Check out the geographically incorrect PWHL expansion map here [https://x.com/njdgritty/status/1917655822412439924] * Send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com [goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com]  * Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com [https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com] Instagram: @Spain2323 [https://www.instagram.com/spain2323] * Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/mishthejrnalist.bsky.social] Instagram: @mishthejrnalist [https://www.instagram.com/mishthejrnalist/] * Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

In today's episode you'll hear Sarah's honest and heartfelt conversation with UCLA women’s basketball head coach Cori Close from the espnW Summit NYC last week. They talk about putting an excellent season in perspective despite a disappointing ending, losing players to the transfer portal, and the challenge and opportunity presented by coaching sisters Lauren and Sienna Betts next season. Plus, new records are set, playoff tickets are punched, and a statue commemorates a hoops legend. * Pre-order Sarah’s book Runs in the Family here [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Runs-in-the-Family/Sarah-Spain/9781668036280] * Read about Ali and Syd’s BFFR pod launch here [https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/sydney-leroux-and-ali-riley-announce-new-podcast-bffr], and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts here [https://www.bffrshow.com/] * Read Jenna Tonelli’s story about Minnesota Aurora FC here [https://www.si.com/soccer/minnesota-aurora-fc-set-on-going-pro-nwsl-usl-nsl] * See Grand Slam Track’s schedule here [https://www.grandslamtrack.com/events] * Watch Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles’ encounter here [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJPi8_mS2Bj/] * Send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com [goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com]  * Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com [https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com] Instagram: @Spain2323 [https://www.instagram.com/spain2323] * Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/mishthejrnalist.bsky.social] Instagram: @mishthejrnalist [https://www.instagram.com/mishthejrnalist/] * Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

We’re spreading the love this week and introducing you slices to some of the other excellent podcasts on the iHeart Women’s Sports Network! Today we’ve got an episode of Welcome to the Par-Tee with Tisha Alyn from March 25th. Tisha sits down with former professional golfer Cheyenne Woods about her LPGA career, how to budget on Tour, the pressure of carrying a famous last name, and how she’s uplifting others in golf. * Subscribe to Welcome to the Par-Tee with Tisha Alyn here [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-welcome-to-the-par-tee-wi-255531995/] * Follow Tisha on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/tishaalyn/?hl=en], and follow Cheyenne Woods here [https://www.instagram.com/cheyenne_woods/?hl=en] * Send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com [goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com]  * Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com [https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com] Instagram: @Spain2323 [https://www.instagram.com/spain2323] * Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/mishthejrnalist.bsky.social] Instagram: @mishthejrnalist [https://www.instagram.com/mishthejrnalist/] * Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

We’re spreading the love this week and introducing you slices to some of the other excellent podcasts on the iHeart Women’s Sports Network! Today we’ve got an episode of the The Rennae Stubbs Tennis podcast from April 22nd, featuring Rennae and producer Caitlin Thompson. They dive deep into clay season, share some hot takes on when drug testing gets too personal, and discuss the players they’re most worried about at this point in the tennis season.  * Subscribe to The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast here [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-rennae-stubbs-tennis-31124944/] * Follow Rennae on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/rennaestubbs/?hl=en], and follow Caitlin here [https://www.instagram.com/_caitlin_thompson/?hl=en] * Send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com [goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com]  * Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com [https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com] Instagram: @Spain2323 [https://www.instagram.com/spain2323] * Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/mishthejrnalist.bsky.social] Instagram: @mishthejrnalist [https://www.instagram.com/mishthejrnalist/] * Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

We’re spreading the love this week and introducing you slices to some of the other excellent podcasts on the iHeart Women’s Sports Network! Today’s episode features Full Circle, with co-hosts WNBA star Lexie Brown and sports media personality Mariah Rose. You’ll hear the scoop on Lexie’s first 24 hours in Seattle after being traded there from LA, and the duo’s breakdown of coaching changes across the league. Plus, they dive into a season preview of the W’s east coast squads — last year's stats, who’s making moves, and what teams you need to keep an eye on. * Subscribe to Full Circle here [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-full-circle-257965724/] * Follow Lexie on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/lexiebrown/?hl=en], and follow Mariah here [https://www.instagram.com/mariahcrose/?hl=en] * Send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com [goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com]  * Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com [https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com] Instagram: @Spain2323 [https://www.instagram.com/spain2323] * Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/mishthejrnalist.bsky.social] Instagram: @mishthejrnalist [https://www.instagram.com/mishthejrnalist/] * Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.