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 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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