Alyssa Naeher, recent USWNT retiree and still the goalkeeper for the NWSL’s Chicago Stars, joins Sarah to talk about the origin of her nickname “Uncle Naeher,” succeeding Briana Scurry and Hope Solo on the national team, and how she knew it was time to retire from international competition. Plus, an NWSL season preview, a little recap of Sarah’s trip to South By Southwest, and a new celebrity BFF.


Find venue info, ticket packages, and the schedule for the AU Softball League’s inaugural season here


Grab discounted tickets for the Chicago Stars NWSL home opener vs. the Houston Dash here


The 2025 NWSL season schedule is here 


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Alyssa Naeher, recent USWNT retiree and still the goalkeeper for the NWSL&rsquo;s Chicago Stars, joins Sarah to talk about the origin of her nickname &ldquo;Uncle Naeher,&rdquo; succeeding Briana Scurry and Hope Solo on the national team, and how she knew it was time to retire from international competition. Plus, an NWSL season preview, a little recap of Sarah&rsquo;s trip to South By Southwest, and a new celebrity BFF.
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Find venue info, ticket packages, and the schedule for the AU Softball League&rsquo;s inaugural season <a href="https://theausl.com/news/ausl-reveals-10-locations-for-inaugural-season-kicking-off-june-7-in-chicago-wichita" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://theausl.com/news/ausl-reveals-10-locations-for-inaugural-season-kicking-off-june-7-in-chicago-wichita&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741920058903000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3tITnvh8XfvTtc9VKVjQL4">here</a>
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The 2025 NWSL season schedule is <a href="https://www.nwslsoccer.com/schedule/regular-season" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/schedule/regular-season&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741920058903000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2wwxKSKOFsvbj8FNzCPhgB">here</a>&nbsp;
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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

Alyssa Naeher, recent USWNT retiree and still the goalkeeper for the NWSL’s Chicago Stars, joins Sarah to talk about the origin of her nickname “Uncle Naeher,” succeeding Briana Scurry and Hope Solo on the national team, and how she knew it was time to retire from international competition. Plus, an NWSL season preview, a little recap of Sarah’s trip to South By Southwest, and a new celebrity BFF.

Big Midwest Dad Energy with Alyssa Naeher

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Award-winning documentary filmmaker Mary Mazzio and former sailor and Olympic rower Amy Baltzell join Sarah to discuss the new documentary, Mighty Mary, which covers the first-ever all-women's crew to compete for the America's Cup sailing competition. Mary and Amy share how the film came to be, what it took to get Hugh Jackman and Elizabeth Banks to narrate, and the surprisingly thoughtful insight that their former male competitors brought to the documentary. Plus, move over strawberries and cream and mint juleps.
Find a list of “Mighty Mary” screenings 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

Award-winning documentary filmmaker Mary Mazzio and former sailor and Olympic rower Amy Baltzell join Sarah to discuss the new documentary, Mighty Mary, which covers the first-ever all-women's crew to compete for the America's Cup sailing competition. Mary and Amy share how the film came to be, what it took to get Hugh Jackman and Elizabeth Banks to narrate, and the surprisingly thoughtful insight that their former male competitors brought to the documentary. Plus, move over strawberries and cream and mint juleps.
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<li>Find a list of &ldquo;Mighty Mary&rdquo; screenings <a href="https://www.mightymaryfilm.com/dates/">here</a></li>
<li>You can now WATCH Sarah&rsquo;s interviews! Subscribe to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports">@iHeartWomensSports</a> on YouTube and check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf">Good Game playlist here</a></li>
<li>Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a>&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social">@byalexazzi.bsky.social</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl=en">@AzziArtwork</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a></li>
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Award-winning documentary filmmaker Mary Mazzio and former sailor and Olympic rower Amy Baltzell join Sarah to discuss the new documentary, Mighty Mary, which covers the first-ever all-women's crew to compete for the America's Cup sailing competition. Mary and Amy share how the film came to be, what it took to get Hugh Jackman and Elizabeth Banks to narrate, and the surprisingly thoughtful insight that their former male competitors brought to the documentary. Plus, move over strawberries and cream and mint juleps.

Have Boat, Add Sailors with Mary Mazzio and Amy Baltzell

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With Simmons University introducing the first-ever master’s degree focused on the business and leadership of women’s sports, Sarah speaks to Dean Astrid Sheil and Professor Justine Pouravelis about how the school’s history makes it uniquely positioned to launch the program, what the curriculum will focus on, and which friend of the show is their dream guest lecturer. Plus, getting to a grand, go put your records on, and life imitating art.
Watch the Questlove x Nike video celebrating Masai Russell’s world record here
Read Jeff Kassouf’s story about the Boston Legacy’s stadium struggles here
Pick up a copy of Sarah’s book “Runs in the Family” 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

With Simmons University introducing the first-ever master&rsquo;s degree focused on the business and leadership of women&rsquo;s sports, Sarah speaks to Dean Astrid Sheil and Professor Justine Pouravelis about how the school&rsquo;s history makes it uniquely positioned to launch the program, what the curriculum will focus on, and which friend of the show is their dream guest lecturer. Plus, getting to a grand, go put your records on, and life imitating art.
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<li>Watch the Questlove x Nike video celebrating Masai Russell&rsquo;s world record&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DckFU2uNq9F/">here</a></li>
<li>Read Jeff Kassouf&rsquo;s story about the Boston Legacy&rsquo;s stadium struggles&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49744124/stadium-woes-force-boston-legacy-play-2027-nwsl-season-ri">here</a></li>
<li>Pick up a copy of Sarah&rsquo;s book &ldquo;Runs in the Family&rdquo;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Runs-in-the-Family/Sarah-Spain/9781668036297">here</a></li>
<li>You can now WATCH Sarah&rsquo;s interviews! Subscribe to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports">@iHeartWomensSports</a> on YouTube and check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf">Good Game playlist here</a></li>
<li>Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com">@sarahspain.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323">@Spain2323</a></li>
<li>Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social">@byalexazzi.bsky.social</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl=en">@AzziArtwork</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a></li>
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With Simmons University introducing the first-ever master’s degree focused on the business and leadership of women’s sports, Sarah speaks to Dean Astrid Sheil and Professor Justine Pouravelis about how the school’s history makes it uniquely positioned to launch the program, what the curriculum will focus on, and which friend of the show is their dream guest lecturer. Plus, getting to a grand, go put your records on, and life imitating art.

The Question No One Was Asking with Justine Pouravelis & Astrid Sheil

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WNBA veteran and Seattle Storm center Stef Dolson joins Sarah to discuss what she wants to get out of her final years in the league, why it’s so important to have WNBA fans who actually know and love the game, the type of leadership she wants to see from Cathy Engelbert and Adam Silver moving forward, and how she handles talking to teammates about contentious issues. Plus, bench pointers, dreaming of another ‘chip, and bracing for the lead. 


Check out Richard Cohen’s WNBA “maths” on Bluesky here


Watch Lauren Gregory’s YouTube channel here


Find women’s sports near you with the new Watch Women’s Sports IRL website 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

WNBA veteran and Seattle Storm center Stef Dolson joins Sarah to discuss what she wants to get out of her final years in the league, why it&rsquo;s so important to have WNBA fans who actually know and love the game, the type of leadership she wants to see from Cathy Engelbert and Adam Silver moving forward, and how she handles talking to teammates about contentious issues. Plus, bench pointers, dreaming of another &lsquo;chip, and bracing for the lead.&nbsp;
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Check out Richard Cohen&rsquo;s WNBA &ldquo;maths&rdquo; on Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/richardcohen.bsky.social/post/3mtzgmpqvd22n" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/richardcohen.bsky.social/post/3mtzgmpqvd22n&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787951277149000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1F41Jzwj4or_1RIZiLUSzM">here</a>
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Watch Lauren Gregory&rsquo;s YouTube channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@lgeeeeezy" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@lgeeeeezy&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787951277149000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3jOTPbez4mTE5GvYn3iRWM">here</a>
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Find women&rsquo;s sports near you with the new Watch Women&rsquo;s Sports IRL website <a href="https://www.watchwomenssportsirl.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.watchwomenssportsirl.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787951277149000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0rqnKeiJtRH3CENH0XlDJ8">here</a>
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You can now WATCH Sarah&rsquo;s interviews! Subscribe to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787951277149000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ykDl8C13ktfHq9KQ4KjAv">@iHeartWomensSports</a> on YouTube and check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list%3DPL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787951277149000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2m6mD8L7lM-oulPtuwKUVv">Good Game playlist here</a>
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WNBA veteran and Seattle Storm center Stef Dolson joins Sarah to discuss what she wants to get out of her final years in the league, why it’s so important to have WNBA fans who actually know and love the game, the type of leadership she wants to see from Cathy Engelbert and Adam Silver moving forward, and how she handles talking to teammates about contentious issues. Plus, bench pointers, dreaming of another ‘chip, and bracing for the lead. 

13 Is Pushing It with Stef Dolson

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