Architect Avi Greene and sports investor Asrat Alemu join Sarah to discuss their respective roles in bringing to life new facilities built specifically for women’s sports, how the Kansas City Current serves as a model for other franchises, and the way architecture and design impact everything from performance on the field to fan experience. Plus, the shield is in sight, signing the union cards, and this one’s for the girls.

• Request access to Populous’s white paper on purpose-built facilities here

• You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here

• Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com

• Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Threads: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork

• Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ProPublica investigative reporter Molly Hensley-Clancy joins Sarah to discuss the outstanding work she did for The Washington Post exposing abuse in the NWSL, the focus of her current work at ProPublica, and her latest bombshell reporting on the AAU and youth sports. Plus, the Dream is getting bigger, Momma Mal gets on the board, and two leagues, one cup.

SHOW NOTES:

• Vote for “Good Game with Sarah Spain” in the Signal Awards here

• Send Molly tips here

• Read all of Molly’s reporting for ProPublica here

• Read Neil Paine’s data analysis of the Valkyries’ first two seasons here

• Watch the sketch from 22 Minutes about the return of “Hockey Night in Canada” here

• You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here

• Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com

• Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Threads: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork

• Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyclist and viral Instagrammer Laini Multer (aka Laini Bones) joins Sarah to discuss taking over the internet one men’s Strava record at a time. They talk about her athletic beginnings, the time she fangirled a gold medalist mid-race, and the most unhinged comments she’s received for taking men’s cycling crowns. Plus, good reads from a pair of big brains.

• Follow Laini on Instagram here

• Read Candace Buckner’s column here and listen to her on “No Offseason” here

• Check out Rodger Sherman’s newsletter Sports! here

• You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here

• Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com

• Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Threads: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork

• Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBC Sports Coordinating Producer Betsy Riley joins Sarah to discuss bringing the WNBA back to the network after a 24-year hiatus, how she’s preparing for the upcoming WNBA Finals, and what it’s really like inside the truck during a broadcast. Plus, progress in a loss, movement at the deadline, and everyone watches women’s sports – well, at least everyone who can get in the building.

• Vote for “Good Game with Sarah Spain” in the Signal Awards here

• Check out Crystal Dunn’s Instagram here and watch the highlight of her appearance on the U.S. Soccer podcast here

• Watch the SNL sketch about Roundball Rock here

• You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here

• Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com

• Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork

• Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duke women’s basketball and Team USA head coach Kara Lawson joins Sarah to talk about leading the national team to gold at the FIBA World Cup, how she stays locked in and ignores outside noise, and why her Duke team is still a bit of an unknown as the NCAA season nears. Plus, a dramatic reading, 100 MILL-ion dollars, and we’ve got a Fever that won’t come down.

• Read Sportico’s article about the Valkyries generating $100M in annual revenue here

• The Amina Seck update from ESPN is here

• Check out the new jerseys for the PWHL expansion teams here

• Read the Front Office Sports article about the WPBL’s messy legal battle here

• Read the Sports Illustrated article on allegations against a former NCAA softball head coach here

• Vote for Good Game for The Signal Awards here

• You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here

• Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com

• Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork

• Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello joins Sarah to discuss coaching the WNBA’s only Canadian team in its inaugural season, how she’s handling not making the postseason for the first time in 13 years, and her tips for future expansion teams. Then, she gives her scouting report on the four remaining teams in the playoffs. Plus, stats that tell the story, a veteran follows an itch, and stars – they’re just like us!

• Listen to Sarah’s pre-season interview with Sandy Brondello from November 2025 here
• Check out the Sports Business Journal story on WNBA attendance here
• Read Jeff Kassouf’s ESPN story about how Emma Hayes is integrating Ashley Sanchez into the USWNT roster here
• Listen to Mikaela Shiffrin’s podcast episode about her “exploration season” here
• Follow Toronto Tempo players on Instagram! Nyara Sabally can be found here, Marina Mabrey is here, Brittney Sykes is here, and Aneesah Morrow is here
• Follow the “Boohalla” fan account here
• Vote for Good Game for The Signal Awards here
• You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here
• Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com
• Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323
• Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork
• Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jackie Johnston, aka Coach Jackie, joins Sarah to discuss her brand new podcast, “Is She Game?” The internet’s favorite women’s sports yapper shares highlights from the last year of covering women's sports, talks about becoming besties with Michelle and Barack Obama, and discusses how she views the relationship between journalists and content creators. Plus, Sarah explains why Good Game already has a beef with Jackie's new show.

• Listen to Jackie’s podcast “Is She Game?” here on October 9th

• Vote for Good Game for The Signal Awards here

• You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here

• Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com

• Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323

• Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork

• Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women’s hoops journalist, podcaster, and author Jordan Robinson returns to the show to chat all things WNBA playoffs. She joins Sarah to discuss her takeaways from the first round, including the Lynx’s shocking early exit and comments from the Fever front office and players about Indiana fans. She also reacts to Sunday's semifinal openers, shares whether she thinks the Aces have what it takes to win again, and reveals which piece of WNBA merch she’s always collecting but doesn’t wear. Plus, the race is on, the team is set, and off-season hoops are just around the corner.

• Issa Rae’s Unrivaled announcement video is here
• Follow Jordan on Instagram here
• You can read about the Canadian corn maze honoring the Montreal Victoire here
• You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here
• Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com
• Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323
• Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork
• Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.