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 rafters, a Wave of fun, and the College Cup finale is here.  


Watch San Diego’s fun antics at World Sevens here, here and here


Read Kendra Andrews’ feature on Flau’jae Johnson here


Learn more about the mother-daughter duo competing in the FA Cup here


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


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Haley Carter, the Washington Spirit&rsquo;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&rsquo;s efforts to keep Rodman, and her take on the NWSL&rsquo;s gender policy. Plus, raise it to the rafters, a Wave of fun, and the College Cup finale is here.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Watch San Diego&rsquo;s fun antics at World Sevens <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR5lO18jqBO/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR5lO18jqBO/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765256711618000&amp;usg=AOvVaw11kYIjK52lH2orWK0fsu4F">here</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DR-P2ufj0f5/?img_index=2" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/p/DR-P2ufj0f5/?img_index%3D2&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765256711618000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3m3XH5hMYQHoX5vYwtFK25">here</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DR-MyDbjtr8/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/p/DR-MyDbjtr8/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765256711618000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0IWKGWypOMU3Nmy0w3T51w">here</a>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DR-MyDbjtr8/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/p/DR-MyDbjtr8/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765256711618000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0IWKGWypOMU3Nmy0w3T51w"></a>Read Kendra Andrews&rsquo; feature on Flau&rsquo;jae Johnson&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/47181658/flaujae-johnson-lsu-women-college-basketball" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/47181658/flaujae-johnson-lsu-women-college-basketball&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765256711618000&amp;usg=AOvVaw28l3S8Knq1XyboNlDhqlFY">here</a>
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Learn more about the mother-daughter duo competing in the FA Cup <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/22/hednesford-town-hazzana-parnell-remaya-osbourne-mother-daughter-fa-cup" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/22/hednesford-town-hazzana-parnell-remaya-osbourne-mother-daughter-fa-cup&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765256711618000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0p0VuLxKc2MIBP-V5jsU4o">here</a>
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Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans. 

Good Game is your one-stop shop for the biggest stories in women’s sports. Every day, host Sarah Spain gives you the stories, stakes, stars and stats to keep up with your favorite women’s teams, leagues and athletes. Through thoughtful insight, witty banter, and an all around good time, Sarah and friends break down the latest news, talk about the games you can’t miss, and debate the issues of the day. Don’t miss interviews with the people of the moment, whether they be athletes, coaches, reporters, or celebrity fans.

Good Game with Sarah Spain

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 rafters, a Wave of fun, and the College Cup finale is here. 

A Crusty Devil Dog with Haley Carter

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