Best Draft FC Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 324 - FC Cincinnati makes coaching changes!? Players are in and out as well PLUS drafting our Cartoon Character XIs 2:11:45

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4h ago2:11:45

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Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief start off discussing the challenges and joys of the holiday season, particularly focusing on gift-giving and family dynamics. Transitioning to the FC, a look at FC Cincinnati's offseason updates, including player news and roster decisions. discussing the complexities of MLS roster rules and the impact of coaching chang…

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GAMEWEEK 15 WAIVER TIPS for DRAFT FPL - DFCP #242 18:49

1d ago18:49

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Prefer to watch this instead? Subscribe to our YouTube channel here Welcome to the Draft FC Podcast - the companion show to Draft FC - focussing on the official FPL draft game. We cover waiver tips, hidden gems, trades and predicted line-ups every week. This week we're looking ahead to the first Premier League weekend with our gameweek 15 waiver pr…

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The WPBL Means Baseball For All with Justine Siegal & Assia Grazioli-Venier 38:03

13h ago38:03

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Justine Siegel and Assia Grazioli-Venier of the soon-to-launch Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) joined Sarah to discuss the behind-the-scenes process of getting the league up and running, the decision to start with four teams in coastal cities but play the inaugural season in the Midwest, and the emotions they expect to feel when they witness the…

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'A Quiet Storm' with Ty Young 37:19

4d ago37:19

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Former WNBA player, coach and sometime reality star Ty Young joins Sarah to discuss all the offseason options now available to players, the reality of being on reality TV, working under Teresa Weatherspoon, and her shock at the WNBA legend getting just one year at the helm in Chicago. Plus, is it possible that winning too much is a bad thing? SHOW …

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‘We Need You To Be Better’: The Talk That Changed Abby Wambach’s Career 47:03

4d ago47:03

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A busted New York hotel water main and an emergency beanie situation set the scene before Julie reveals the one person she’s ever truly fangirled over — and Abby relives the night Shannon Boxx knocked on her door, sat at the end of her bed, and said the words that would change her forever. From there, the conversation digs into how much of a team’s…

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'Yes You Can' with Beth Mowins 44:26

5d ago44:26

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Beth Mowins, longtime play-by-play announcer and OG women’s hoops broadcaster, joins Sarah to discuss the most memorable moments from her legendary career, the changes she’s seen in the women’s college basketball landscape over the years, the biggest winners, losers, surprises and disappointments of this NCAA hoops season so far, and her advice to …

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Rapids Coaching Search. MLS Free Agency. SuperDraft Preview. Noah Cobb. 1:23:36

5d ago1:23:36

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Red is back from England and recovered from jet lag. Rabbi has come down from his Thanksgiving food coma and high of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds winning the USL Championship. The guys give some brief thoughts on Inter Miami winning MLS Cup and the FIFA World Cup draw. Hey, we feel good …

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The Heart Rate Needs To Drop with Mystique Ro 25:51

6d ago25:51

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The Winter Olympics are coming at us fast — almost as fast as a tight turn on an icy track. Ahead of the Milan-Cortina Games, producer Alex sat down with two-time skeleton world championship medalist Mystique Ro to discuss how she made the transition from track & field to sliding on ice, why “warming up” looks a little different in her sport, and w…

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Aging, Health, & the 80-YEAR OLD Who Completed an IRONMAN! 56:53

6d ago56:53

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At the Ironman World Championship in Kona, competitors face one of the most demanding tests in sport: a 2.4-mile ocean swim, a 112-mile bike ride through scorching winds, and a 26.2-mile marathon to finish. At 80 years old, Natalie Grabow became the oldest woman ever to complete a full Ironman. Natalie joins Abby, Julie, and Billie Jean King to ref…

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Your Net Work Is Your Net Worth with Mallory Tolcher & Shannon Favia 42:11

7d ago42:11

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Sport-inspired artists Shannon Favia and Mallory Tolcher join Sarah to discuss their paths to becoming professional artists, combining their passions for sport and art, collaborating with teams and athletes, and the unique way they’ve each used basketball nets in their work. Plus, the return of the best rivalry, climbing for days, and when in droug…

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EP 323 - Dado is being Traded!? FC Cincinnati may be dealing the young talent PLUS Cincinnati XI Draft! 2:05:28

5h ago2:05:28

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Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief are in proper off-season mode with a slight diversion into College Football before diving into the big news of the week in FC Cincinnati world: Dado Valenzuela may be on the move within MLS. Where is this move coming from, and is it a good move? What would FC Cincinnati need to get back in return to make it worthwhile?…

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A Crusty Devil Dog with Haley Carter 45:59

8d ago45:59

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Haley Carter, the Washington Spirit’s new President of Soccer Operations, joins Sarah to discuss her decision to leave the Orlando Pride for D.C., the league rejecting the long-term deal the Spirit agreed to with Trinity Rodman, what comes next in the team’s efforts to keep Rodman, and her take on the NWSL’s gender policy. Plus, raise it to the raf…

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Serving Daddy: An Unhinged Unrivaled Draft with E.R. Fightmaster & Erin Foley 1:00:09

11d ago1:00:09

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Comedians and podcast hosts E.R. Fightmaster and Erin Foley join Sarah for our second annual Unrivaled Draft! All 8 Unrivaled teams are put through a rigorous, highly scientific grading process, using only the most important categories – name, logo, ability to shoulder-carry, amount of tea in their DMs — to determine the squad we’ll each root for t…

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The Behavior That Elevates (or Undermines) our Youth Athletes 59:26

5d ago59:26

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Sportsmanship is in the spotlight as Julie and Abby bring the party to one of the biggest issues in youth sports: us grown-ups. They share powerful moments of real sportsmanship, swap hilarious sideline stories, and address one of the most important issues in youth sports, parents behavior. Plus, NCAA insider Jordan Robinson kicks off our new segme…

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Jawn Means Everything with Jen Leary 37:53

12d ago37:53

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Founder of Watch Party PHL and host of the Everyone Listens to This Jawn podcast, Jen Leary joins Sarah to discuss Watch Party PHL’s latest events, outfitting actress Aubrey Plaza in women’s sports gear, the city’s deep-rooted women’s sports lore, and Philly jargon. Plus, mom on mom goals, smoke with no fire, and a dictionary that ducking rocks. Th…

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‘I’m The Old Lady Out There’ with Brittany Bowe 26:44

13d ago26:44

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2026 is right around the corner and we’re getting pumped for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics! Producer Alex caught up with speed skater Brittany Bowe at the Team USA summit to chat gold medal goals, taking inspo from her girlfriend Hilary Knight, and how the couple plans to navigate Olympic scheduling challenges! Plus, a cameo from Knight and… Ga…

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Women’s Sports Are BLOWING UP: NWSL Records, PWHL Sellouts, NCAA Final Four + UCLA’s Cori Close! 1:16:25

14d ago1:16:25

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UCLA’s Cori Close stops by the party for a powerful conversation on coaching hearts, building culture, finding “the edge,” and why mindset and connection matter more than ever. She opens up about the Texas loss, the response her team showed in Vegas, and the lessons she still carries from her years with Coach John Wooden — plus we’re hitting all th…

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'I'm Here To Play' with Riley Tiernan 24:53

14d ago24:53

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Angel City FC breakout star and NWSL Rookie of the Year finalist Riley Tiernan joined Sarah during NWSL Championship Weekend to talk about going from non-roster invitee to starting every match, the vets who helped her feel like she belonged, her fast friendship with teammate Macey Hodge, and what it will take to make ACFC a winning squad. Plus, ext…

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Ep 322 - Offseason Roster Moves for FC Cincinnati, Goodbye Yuya Kubo; Hello Changes 1:58:46

8d ago1:58:46

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Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief offer takes on FC Cincinnati, including the impact of Yuya Kubo, the club's roster decisions, overall team dynamics, and the challenges of contract negotiations within the salary cap framework. They explore the significance of Kubo's contributions to the team, the evaluation of current players, and the future direction…

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Rapids Year-End Roster Decisions. Off-Season Check In. Happy Thanksgiving. 1:15:30

14d ago1:15:30

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Hello Colorado Rapids fans. Matt's inconveniently on assignment gallivanting around England. He and the girlfriend, former college soccer player and third-year Rapids STM, sit down to discuss the year-end roster decisions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for…

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‘Thank You For Blinking’ with Andrea Brimmer 44:02

15d ago44:02

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Andrea Brimmer, Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer for Ally Financial, joins Sarah to talk about the company’s groundbreaking 50/50 Pledge to reach equal spend in media across men's and women's sports, (and why folks need to see ROI differently in the two spaces), her favorite “I told you so” moments and why Ally leaned into its sponsorsh…

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GAMEWEEK 14 WAIVER TIPS for DRAFT FPL - DFCP #241 20:12

12d ago20:12

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Prefer to watch this instead? Subscribe to our YouTube channel here Welcome to the Draft FC Podcast - the companion show to Draft FC - focussing on the official FPL draft game. We cover waiver tips, hidden gems, trades and predicted line-ups every week. This week we're looking ahead to the first Premier League weekend with our gameweek 14 waiver pr…

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Best of 2025: Has Anyone Heard From Marcus?! with Marie-Philip Poulin & Laura Stacey 31:25

18d ago31:25

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We're revisiting one of our favorite interviews of 2025! Sarah originally caught up with Canadian hockey royalty Marie-Philip and Laura back in June, but today we’re running back their interview in light of the 2025-2026 PWHL season kicking off last week. Marie-Philip and Laura discuss bringing the Walter Cup to Montreal, their decision to be more …

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GAMEWEEK 13 WAIVER TIPS for DRAFT FPL - DFCP #240 32:43

8d ago32:43

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Prefer to watch this instead? Subscribe to our YouTube channel here Welcome to the Draft FC Podcast - the companion show to Draft FC - focussing on the official FPL draft game. We cover waiver tips, hidden gems, trades and predicted line-ups every week. This week we're looking ahead to the first Premier League weekend with our gameweek 13 waiver pr…

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EP 321 - Happy Thanksgiving to You and Yours from the FC Cincinnati Community! 36:51

8d ago36:51

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On this very special episode of the Cincy PostCast, Kevin Wallace goes 1 on 1 with a head cold to deliver to the FC Cincinnati family what everyone is thankful for this year. From the players, to Daddy Carl, the podcast, and the friends we made along the way (literally), this one is all about what we're thankful for this Thanksgiving. Thank you to …

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We Draft Our Dream Women’s Sports Thanksgiving Table 56:46

8d ago56:46

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Julie and Abby kick off a Thanksgiving-day party with turkey-trot confessions, family rituals, ridiculous food stats, and plenty of laughs. Then they dive into the first-ever Thanksgiving Table Draft, each building a five-seat table featuring a current athlete, a legend, a coach, an owner/executive, and a wild card from the women’s sports universe.…

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Jar Jar Thanks: A Thanksgiving Special with Trinity Rodman, Jaedyn Shaw, Rebecca Lobo, Jessica Mendoza & More 31:31

19d ago31:31

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Celebrate Thanksgiving the Good Game way, with Sarah and producer Alex running through a Holiday Hot Take Speed Round and sharing their chaotic Turkey Day traditions. Plus, NWSL stars including Trinity Rodman and Jaedyn Shaw roasting turkey (and sometimes the entire holiday), friends of the show like Rebecca Lobo and Jessica Mendoza weighing in on …

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Tigercast X Dylan Alexander - Draft recap 1:07:40

14d ago1:07:40

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Draft guru Dylan Alexander joins Michaels to chat about all things 2025 draft including our 4 x selections plus more!By BigFooty.com

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Tigercast X Rhy Gieschen - Draft Recap 43:46

16d ago43:46

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Richmond National Recruiting Manager Rhy Gieschen jumps on for a chat about the draft answering a heap of fan questions!By BigFooty.com

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Every Great Player Goes Through Chicago with Penelope Hocking 34:07

20d ago34:07

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Bay FC forward Penelope Hocking joined Sarah as part of the iHeart Women’s Sports Strong Start event at the NWSL Championship in San Jose. She discusses scoring in the same legendary stadium as her baseball-playing dad, getting drafted into the NWSL on the same day as her twin sister, and an awkward trade ask that was well worth it, now that she’s …

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How Gotham FC Won the NWSL Championship 57:48

10d ago57:48

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Julie and Abby relive an epic NWSL championship weekend full of laughs, late nights, and Gotham getting its swagger back against the Spirit. It’s pure fun and big energy as they roll through the weekend’s best moments—from the NWSL final to the buzz around NCAA women’s basketball, the wild finishes in NCAA women’s soccer, and the Players Era tourna…

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Sports Bra-Casting with Brandi Chastain 34:50

21d ago34:50

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Women’s soccer legend and Bay FC co-founder Brandi Chastain joined Sarah as part of the iHeart Women’s Sports Strong Start event at the NWSL Championship. Brandi discusses the history of women’s soccer in the Bay Area, the challenges of launching a new NWSL team, her interest in coaching at the national team level, and the time she signed a car. Pl…

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Ep 320 - The 2025 FC Cincinnati Season comes to an end with a 4-0 defeat to Miami. What comes next? 1:13:29

11d ago1:13:29

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Kevin and The Chief recorded thoughts, feelings, and reactions immediately following the 4-0 loss of FC Cincinnati at the tiny Argentinian hands of Inter Miami. A brutal defeat that brings the entire season, and good vibes following the Columbus Crew victory, to a screeching halt. What happens next, where do we go from here, what is sacred and what…

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Read, Drink Coffee, Pet Wilma, Win NWSL Championship + Jessica Berman 42:49

22d ago42:49

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It was a dopamine-producing weekend in San Jose! From Gotham FC’s "underdog"-to-top-dog NWSL title run and Rose Lavelle’s 80th minute banger, to postgame reactions from Sue Bird, Midge Purce, Lilly Reale and more, Sarah and producer Alex share the on-the-pitch action and spill the off-the-pitch tea — parties, pool-table dancing, surprise Kesha sets…

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Colorado Rapids Schedule Drop. MLS Schedule News. USL. Summit Stadium. 38:49

22d ago38:49

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Hello Colorado Soccer fans. We did not expect to be doing this podcast! Matt is galavanting around England with the girlfriend. Mark is hyped for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds playing in the USL Championship Final! We separately discuss the Apple TV MLS Season Pass news. MLS voted to change the schedule format to the European style. We got a schedule …

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Legends and Chaos from NWSL Championship Weekend! 1:14:41

24d ago1:14:41

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Description: Gotham FC and the Spirit may be the main event this NWSL Championship weekend, but this was its own kind of show — a wild, joyful mix of women’s sports celebration, real talk, empowerment, and pure party energy. Our first LIVE pod at the Ally House in San Jose brought Julie and Abby together with Ally CMO Andrea Brimmer, Brandi Chastai…

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Hide a Body Kinda Teams: NWSL Championship Weekend with Washington Spirit & Gotham FC 58:09

25d ago58:09

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It’s NWSL championship weekend and we’re bringing you with us to San Jose! Ahead of Saturday’s game between the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC, Sarah sat down with players from both teams, including Trinity Rodman, Croix Bethune, Jaedyn Shaw and Emily Sonnett. Hear about their preparation and predictions for the championship game, the celebrity fa…

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GAMEWEEK 12 WAIVER TIPS for DRAFT FPL - DFCP #239 31:42

23d ago31:42

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Prefer to watch this instead? Subscribe to our YouTube channel here Welcome to the Draft FC Podcast - the companion show to Draft FC - focussing on the official FPL draft game. We cover waiver tips, hidden gems, trades and predicted line-ups every week. This week we're looking ahead to the first Premier League weekend with our gameweek 12 waiver pr…

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Ep 319 - Bring on Messi and Miami! FCC Alumni doing great things, Ender injury update, PLUS a Brenner Food Drive 1:37:45

15d ago1:37:45

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Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief are here for a good time before the Inter Miami match vs Messi and co. The vibes are high, nerves are almost non-existent, and The FC is doing good things in the world. Food drives, championship finals, and qualifying for the World Cup. Then in part two it's a look ahead to that Conference Semi Finals between FC Cincin…

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Billie Jean King Had NO IDEA This Birthday Party Was Coming! 54:33

26d ago54:33

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Description: Nobody has changed women’s sports — or the world — more than Billie Jean King. So for her 82nd birthday, we threw her the ultimate surprise party on Welcome to the Party… Billie had no clue what was coming: celebrity drop-ins, messages from icons, a look-alike contest from her hometown of Long Beach, and a birthday cake delivered on se…

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Bulletin Board Material with Jayna Hefford 51:30

26d ago51:30

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With the PWHL returning tomorrow, Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Jayna Hefford joined Sarah to talk about the league from launch to season three, how learning from the history of women’s hockey led to the PWHL's success, and the thinking behind the expansion process that sent several household names to new teams in far flung places. …

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Washed? More Like Waxed That A** with Chelsea Gray 42:52

27d ago42:52

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Four-time WNBA champion Chelsea Gray joins Sarah to discuss how the Las Vegas Aces turned their season around and secured dynasty status, why Becky Hammon is the best coach she’s ever had, and how becoming a mom has helped her master the art of letting go. Plus, dishing the dirt on the NWSL, sending coastal elites to the middle of America, and… do …

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What It Really Takes to Build a Pro Sports League with Jayna Hefford 57:56

28d ago57:56

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After years of different women’s hockey leagues trying to find their footing, the PWHL burst onto the scene with sold-out crowds, real momentum, and a model that’s actually working. We sit down with Jayna Hefford — a five-time Olympian, four-time gold medalist, Hockey Hall of Famer, and the PWHL’s Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations. Alon…

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Libero Supremacy with Michella Chester 45:15

28d ago45:15

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Women’s volleyball reporter Michella Chester joins Sarah to discuss what makes undefeated Nebraska so good, the biggest storylines of the NCAA season, and the crowded, complicated pro volleyball landscape. Plus, Swedish success, making good on a “Promise,” and competing for your own award. Again. Watch Alysa Liu's short program from Skate America h…

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Ep 318 - Navigating the International Break during FC Cincinnati's Playoff Run, And1 MLS Mixtape, and Nancy to Celtic? 1:35:08

18d ago1:35:08

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Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief discuss the impact of the international break on player momentum, particularly with USMNT and Miles Robinson. The discussion also touches on the quality of MLS defenders compared to their international counterparts, the potential for Nick Hagglund's call-up to the national team. Then there's the coaching change expecte…

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Project B Patient with Alana Beard 42:01

29d ago42:01

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WNBA legend and Project B co-founder and Chief Basketball Officer Alana Beard joins Sarah to discuss the origins of the Project B women's basketball league, how Alana’s international experience as a player informs her new gig, the league’s much-talked-about partnership with a company owned by the Saudi-owned Public Investment Fund, and when we can …

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“All I Got Was Schlong” with Ann-Katrin Berger 37:09

1M ago37:09

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Gotham FC goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger joins Sarah to talk about her squad’s stunning upset of the top-seeded Kansas City Current, prepping to face Marta and the defending champs this weekend, what she learned from her battles with thyroid cancer, and how teammate Jess Carter became a roommate turned girlfriend turned fiancé. Plus, a pair of peak p…

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Ep 317 - Brenner Strips and money rains in, when to take off work, a coffee starting XI 1:01:03

22d ago1:01:03

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Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief are here to discuss Brenner's fine from MLS and the incredible fan reaction to said fine. Can the community match what MLS has handed down? In Part Two it is Listener Questions which ask about coffee starting XIs, the return of Ourson, when is the best time to take off work, and judging the run to MLS cup. Timestamps: …

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The Real Story Behind WELCOME TO THE PARTY 40:48

1M ago40:48

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Before there was Welcome to the Party, there was a chance meeting at an Angel City game. Abby Wambach, Julie Foudy, and Billie Jean King revisit the moment that changed everything, the history between them, the unexpected timing, and the shift that followed. And Abby reveals why stepping into this show has brought her back to life. RSVP to attend t…

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Talking a Lot of Smack Already with Sandy Brondello 46:35

1M ago46:35

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New Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello joins Sarah to discuss why her ouster from the New York Liberty didn’t come as a surprise, how she’s approaching team building during a very uncertain offseason, and the barriers keeping women and former players out of the coaching ranks. Plus, building an arena too small for women, more evidence this is…