With the NWSL playoffs in full swing, Big Citrus gathers to discuss the bad pitch quality for the Gotham-Seattle quarterfinal, the circumstances that led to the Washington Spirit getting a *real* home game next weekend while Gotham FC will have to settle for a back-up pitch, what high team valuations do and don’t mean, and why we’re once again asking for more transparency in the NWSL. Plus, deja VENue, they’ve still got it, and FORE! - there’s a new league in town!
Check out the Unrivaled rosters here
Read more about the jersey saga at Hockey Worlds here
Vote in the NWSL awards here
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With the NWSL playoffs in full swing, Big Citrus gathers to discuss the bad pitch quality for the Gotham-Seattle quarterfinal, the circumstances that led to the Washington Spirit getting a *real* home game next weekend while Gotham FC will have to settle for a back-up pitch, what high team valuations do and don&rsquo;t mean, and why we&rsquo;re once again asking for more transparency in the NWSL. Plus, deja VENue, they&rsquo;ve still got it, and FORE! - there&rsquo;s a new league in town!
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<li>Check out the Unrivaled rosters <a href="https://www.unrivaled.basketball/clubs">here</a></li>
<li>Read more about the jersey saga at Hockey Worlds&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7764703/2026/11/09/canada-usa-generic-jerseys-iihf-womens-worlds/">here</a></li>
<li>Vote in the NWSL awards&nbsp;<a href="https://g1j9uuaobs1.typeform.com/NWSLfans?typeform-source=www.nwslsoccer.com.">here</a></li>
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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.

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With the NWSL playoffs in full swing, Big Citrus gathers to discuss the bad pitch quality for the Gotham-Seattle quarterfinal, the circumstances that led to the Washington Spirit getting a *real* home game next weekend while Gotham FC will have to settle for a back-up pitch, what high team valuations do and don’t mean, and why we’re once again asking for more transparency in the NWSL. Plus, deja VENue, they’ve still got it, and FORE! - there’s a new league in town!

Hungover Without a Drink with Big Citrus

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Happy Friday the 13th, y’all! On today’s show, NWSL Broadcast Stats Manager & Historian Jen Cooper joins Sarah to preview this weekend’s semifinals. They discuss her favorite stats of the season, the unique way she watches – and listens! – to soccer games, and the player she thinks was the biggest snub in the end-of-season award nominations. Plus, it’s about damn time, keeping the best teams apart, and celebrating the only time it pays to be bad. 


Read ESPN’s article on Yolanda Thomas here


The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here  


The WTA Finals results are here


Follow Jen Cooper on Bluesky here, and check out her Keeper Notes website here


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Happy Friday the 13th, y&rsquo;all! On today&rsquo;s show, NWSL Broadcast Stats Manager &amp; Historian Jen Cooper joins Sarah to preview this weekend&rsquo;s semifinals. They discuss her favorite stats of the season, the unique way she watches &ndash; and listens! &ndash; to soccer games, and the player she thinks was the biggest snub in the end-of-season award nominations. Plus, it&rsquo;s about damn time, keeping the best teams apart, and celebrating the only time it pays to be bad.&nbsp;
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Read ESPN&rsquo;s article on Yolanda Thomas <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/50462970/yolanda-thomas-coach-orlando-pride-first-black-coach-nwsl" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/50462970/yolanda-thomas-coach-orlando-pride-first-black-coach-nwsl&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1794625608481000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0xl1qMqFE9x5I9_r6FL0qC">here</a>
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The NCAA basketball schedule can be found <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/scoreboard/basketball-women/d1" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ncaa.com/scoreboard/basketball-women/d1&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1794625608481000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0k6ZJKaGaEVEAuElML6lQC">here</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Follow Jen Cooper on Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/keepernotes.bsky.social" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/keepernotes.bsky.social&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1794625608481000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3CD1HC7DKB8SJmJPiSAKa1">here</a>, and check out her Keeper Notes website <a href="https://keepernotes.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://keepernotes.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1794625608481000&amp;usg=AOvVaw39KQ2Y9olb2HgCosTpnJ5T">here</a>
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Happy Friday the 13th, y’all! On today’s show, NWSL Broadcast Stats Manager & Historian Jen Cooper joins Sarah to preview this weekend’s semifinals. They discuss her favorite stats of the season, the unique way she watches – and listens! – to soccer games, and the player she thinks was the biggest snub in the end-of-season award nominations. Plus, it’s about damn time, keeping the best teams apart, and celebrating the only time it pays to be bad. 

You’ve Gotta Love Multitasking with Jen Cooper

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/7f50670a-9ec6-4c46-a43c-b5010036ddc0/transcript

Track AND movie stars Nikki Hiltz and Emma Gee join Sarah ahead of the premiere of their new documentary KICK, alongside the director of the film, Julia Schwalb. The film follows Nikki's fight for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team, their advocacy, their love story with fiancée Emma, and more. Nikki discusses why they actually love the feeling of imposter syndrome, Emma talks about her decision to come out while at BYU, and the trio share why they wanted to first and foremost make a sports movie, while also getting at deeper issues. Plus, it’s all Greek to me, is this a diner or a hockey team, and how about some soccer, eh?
Check out the new PWHL expansion team names and logos here
Check out screenings of ‘KICK’ (including an at-home streaming option!) here
The Trevor Project’s LGBTQ+ suicide prevention resources are here
More details about the NSL’s “Women’s Sport Now” conference can be found 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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Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

Track AND movie stars Nikki Hiltz and Emma Gee join Sarah ahead of the premiere of their new documentary KICK, alongside the director of the film, Julia Schwalb. The film follows Nikki's fight for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team, their advocacy, their love story with fianc&eacute;e Emma, and more. Nikki discusses why they actually love the feeling of imposter syndrome, Emma talks about her decision to come out while at BYU, and the trio share why they wanted to first and foremost make a sports movie, while also getting at deeper issues. Plus, it&rsquo;s all Greek to me, is this a diner or a hockey team, and how about some soccer, eh?
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<li>Check out the new PWHL expansion team names and logos <a href="https://www.thepwhl.com/en/news/2026/november/10/pwhl-unveils-expansion-team-identities-ahead-of-their-inaugural-seasons">here</a></li>
<li>Check out screenings of &lsquo;KICK&rsquo; (including an at-home streaming option!) <a href="https://www.docnyc.net/film/kick/">here</a></li>
<li>The Trevor Project&rsquo;s LGBTQ+ suicide prevention resources are&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/">here</a></li>
<li>More details about the NSL&rsquo;s &ldquo;Women&rsquo;s Sport Now&rdquo; conference can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nsl.ca/womens-sport-now-conference">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 Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a></li>
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Track AND movie stars Nikki Hiltz and Emma Gee join Sarah ahead of the premiere of their new documentary KICK, alongside the director of the film, Julia Schwalb. The film follows Nikki's fight for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team, their advocacy, their love story with fiancée Emma, and more. Nikki discusses why they actually love the feeling of imposter syndrome, Emma talks about her decision to come out while at BYU, and the trio share why they wanted to first and foremost make a sports movie, while also getting at deeper issues. Plus, it’s all Greek to me, is this a diner or a hockey team, and how about some soccer, eh?

So Much Joy with Nikki Hiltz, Emma Gee, and Julia Schwalb

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Three-time beach volleyball Olympian and ESPN commentator Holly McPeak joins Sarah to discuss the biggest highlights from the college volleyball season so far, Nebraska’s continued dominance, and what she makes of the complicated pro landscape in both beach and indoor veebs. Plus, Spinster Day is right around the corner – how are you planning to celebrate autonomy? 


Check out Wable here


Learn more about Spinster Day here 


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Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

Three-time beach volleyball Olympian and ESPN commentator Holly McPeak joins Sarah to discuss the biggest highlights from the college volleyball season so far, Nebraska&rsquo;s continued dominance, and what she makes of the complicated pro landscape in both beach and indoor veebs. Plus, Spinster Day is right around the corner &ndash; how are you planning to celebrate autonomy?&nbsp;
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Three-time beach volleyball Olympian and ESPN commentator Holly McPeak joins Sarah to discuss the biggest highlights from the college volleyball season so far, Nebraska’s continued dominance, and what she makes of the complicated pro landscape in both beach and indoor veebs. Plus, Spinster Day is right around the corner – how are you planning to celebrate autonomy? 

Volleyball Visionaries with Holly McPeak

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