Best-selling author and journalist Wayne Coffey joins Sarah to preview the start of college soccer season, discuss who he thinks might compete with reigning champion North Carolina for the title, how the college footy landscape has changed in recent years, and why it’s much easier to be an Olympic reporter than an Olympic father (USWNT standout Sam Coffey is his daughter!). Plus, our new favorite hatchling, one WNBA team locks up a spot in the playoffs, and GOAT tales that left us wanting more.


Follow Wayne Coffey on social media here
Check out Wayne's substack "Coffey Grounds" here


The NCAA D1 soccer schedule is here


And the United Soccer Coaches poll is here


Cora Hall’s story on Ruby Whitehorn is here


Check out Barbie’s new Venus Williams doll here


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


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Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist


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

Best-selling author and journalist Wayne Coffey joins Sarah to preview the start of college soccer season, discuss who he thinks might compete with reigning champion North Carolina for the title, how the college footy landscape has changed in recent years, and why it&rsquo;s much easier to be an Olympic reporter than an Olympic father (USWNT standout Sam&nbsp;Coffey is his daughter!). Plus, our new favorite hatchling, one WNBA team locks up a spot in the playoffs, and GOAT tales that left us wanting more.
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Follow Wayne Coffey on social media <a href="https://x.com/wr_coffey?lang=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://x.com/wr_coffey?lang%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755218505639000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ORLaqvfaqn3ktzwo23S9O">here</a>
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<li dir="ltr">Check out Wayne's substack "Coffey Grounds" <a href="https://waynecoffey.substack.com/">here</a></li>
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The NCAA D1 soccer schedule is <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/scoreboard/soccer-women/d1/2025/08/14/all-conf" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ncaa.com/scoreboard/soccer-women/d1/2025/08/14/all-conf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755218505639000&amp;usg=AOvVaw21CYAtVIgCaom72nbhg1FD">here</a>
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And the United Soccer Coaches poll is <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/soccer-women/d1/united-soccer-coaches" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/soccer-women/d1/united-soccer-coaches&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755218505639000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0J-S06KekbhtkObeP5gIQY">here</a>
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Cora Hall&rsquo;s story on Ruby Whitehorn is <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/womens-basketball/2025/08/11/ruby-whitehorn-arrest-tennessee-womens-basketball/85616578007/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/womens-basketball/2025/08/11/ruby-whitehorn-arrest-tennessee-womens-basketball/85616578007/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755218505639000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Q4qmx5pXJjA4kA5cclBQM">here</a>
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Check out Barbie&rsquo;s new Venus Williams doll <a href="https://shop.mattel.com/products/barbie-inspiring-women-venus-williams-doll-hrm49" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://shop.mattel.com/products/barbie-inspiring-women-venus-williams-doll-hrm49&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755218505639000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1QirAfdHtYj5C1KXPYPNwb">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=1755218505639000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0dxm7JLtEUINNSe5IV3yai">@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=1755218505639000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3yDNgis3GrdTnPb0N329vp">@Spain2323</a>
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Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mishthejrnalist.bsky.social" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/mishthejrnalist.bsky.social&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755218505639000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ZkJgCCvhHolRuFwa0gFRr">@mishthejrnalist.bsky.social</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mishthejrnalist/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/mishthejrnalist/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755218505639000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1KFO-0I0qQTAZG7B6gAI45">@mishthejrnalist</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=1755218505639000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Bx_nSonBKW6JYUe2FKwe-">@byalexazzi.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

Best-selling author and journalist Wayne Coffey joins Sarah to preview the start of college soccer season, discuss who he thinks might compete with reigning champion North Carolina for the title, how the college footy landscape has changed in recent years, and why it’s much easier to be an Olympic reporter than an Olympic father (USWNT standout Sam Coffey is his daughter!). Plus, our new favorite hatchling, one WNBA team locks up a spot in the playoffs, and GOAT tales that left us wanting more.

High Speed Revolving Door with Wayne Coffey 

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