The 2025 NWSL Coach of the Year, Racing Louisville FC’s Bev Yanez, joins Sarah to talk about the type of evolution she’s hoping to see from her team this season, how an inauthentic first season as a head coach forced her to step into her own form of leadership, how much has changed since she retired as a player six years ago, and the importance of shared expectations when saying “yes” to a new job. Plus, another attempt at “Sorry,” it’s core season, and wake up, babe — a new Sue Bird job just dropped.


Read Richard Cohen’s WNBA core designation breakdown here


Keep up with the latest WNBA player transactions here


Listen to the WNBA Divas Vol. 2 playlist here


Watch the Sheryl Swoopes goat/GOAT ad here and read the WNBA full 30th anniversary press release 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 


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The 2025 NWSL Coach of the Year, Racing Louisville FC&rsquo;s Bev Yanez, joins Sarah to talk about the type of evolution she&rsquo;s hoping to see from her team this season, how an inauthentic first season as a head coach forced her to step into her own form of leadership, how much has changed since she retired as a player six years ago, and the importance of shared expectations when saying &ldquo;yes&rdquo; to a new job. Plus, another attempt at &ldquo;Sorry,&rdquo; it&rsquo;s core season, and wake up, babe &mdash; a new Sue Bird job just dropped.
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Read Richard Cohen&rsquo;s WNBA core designation breakdown <a href="https://herhoopstats.substack.com/p/2026-wnba-core-decisions-free-agency" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://herhoopstats.substack.com/p/2026-wnba-core-decisions-free-agency&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775780212425000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3tG-tO1KSmJmie48Y9xHe6">here</a>
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Keep up with the latest WNBA player transactions <a href="https://www.wnba.com/players/transactions?transaction=&amp;team=all&amp;month=0" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.wnba.com/players/transactions?transaction%3D%26team%3Dall%26month%3D0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775780212425000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3qzxA1C8pFTso7E_wlHXsc">here</a>
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Listen to the WNBA Divas Vol. 2 playlist <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lPROm99UOAJnrsdIFAq1s?si=9HnOo6R0TcKJJ_KWOkIlRA&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=829916cfd4fa4c2a" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lPROm99UOAJnrsdIFAq1s?si%3D9HnOo6R0TcKJJ_KWOkIlRA%26nd%3D1%26dlsi%3D829916cfd4fa4c2a&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775780212425000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ATpeW_cyZqp05HpfoggxJ">here</a>
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Watch the Sheryl Swoopes goat/GOAT ad <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DW1UA5kt7UG/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/p/DW1UA5kt7UG/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775780212425000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1G46lK1VT6tslz7t2UNsER">here</a> and read the WNBA full 30th anniversary press release <a href="https://www.wnba.com/news/season-30-celebration-launch" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.wnba.com/news/season-30-celebration-launch&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775780212425000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3340D03bLODeL2zURj6Tqj">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=1775780212425000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2oynknDPZrTwK4nrG59LP0">@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=1775780212425000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ydSN0TWEi_rzrXwS3EOhq">Good Game playlist here</a>
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Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at <a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a>&nbsp;
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Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775780212425000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0GbmAuZH11C4EnrUWrURSE">@sarahspain.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/spain2323&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775780212425000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Lc9KVVZq4KWfqz9WimzZs">@Spain2323</a>
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Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775780212425000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2RyBlrK0lRihkrcqmWnyNg">@byalexazzi.bsky.social</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775780212425000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3aCNnoYOTcVUw7VDke2jjJ">@AzziArtwork</a>&nbsp;
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Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775780212425000&amp;usg=AOvVaw10w0bQOng9sXJqhUJ1kKrr">@biancahillier.bsky.social</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

The 2025 NWSL Coach of the Year, Racing Louisville FC’s Bev Yanez, joins Sarah to talk about the type of evolution she’s hoping to see from her team this season, how an inauthentic first season as a head coach forced her to step into her own form of leadership, how much has changed since she retired as a player six years ago, and the importance of shared expectations when saying “yes” to a new job. Plus, another attempt at “Sorry,” it’s core season, and wake up, babe — a new Sue Bird job just dropped.

F-Bombs and Old Fashioneds with Bev Yanez

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/9b92613c-b42a-4d76-90cd-b42700049cf5/transcript