Angel City FC breakout star and NWSL Rookie of the Year finalist Riley Tiernan joined Sarah during NWSL Championship Weekend to talk about going from non-roster invitee to starting every match, the vets who helped her feel like she belonged, her fast friendship with teammate Macey Hodge, and what it will take to make ACFC a winning squad. Plus, extending an extension, the handshake that wasn’t (or was it?), and the Sky Sports “pink fail” heard ’round the world.
You can watch A’ja Wilson’s Hot Ones episode here
You can find the New Genius Sports report here
You can find the NCAA Women's Volleyball bracket here
Fill out your ESPN Volleyball Championship Challenge bracket here
You can learn more about Jerritt Elliott’s ponytail tie invention here


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Angel City FC breakout star and NWSL Rookie of the Year finalist Riley Tiernan joined Sarah during NWSL Championship Weekend to talk about going from non-roster invitee to starting&nbsp;every match, the vets who helped her feel like she belonged, her fast friendship with teammate Macey Hodge, and what it will take to make ACFC a winning squad. Plus, extending an extension, the handshake that wasn&rsquo;t (or was it?), and the Sky Sports &ldquo;pink fail&rdquo; heard &rsquo;round the world.
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<li>You can watch A&rsquo;ja Wilson&rsquo;s Hot Ones episode&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=155&amp;v=Kp_PzXh7Prg&amp;feature=youtu.be" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch?t%3D155%26v%3DKp_PzXh7Prg%26feature%3Dyoutu.be&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1764711585842000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0rOOgoAO2_ii11h6azGz8r">here</a></li>
<li>You can find the New Genius Sports report&nbsp;<a href="https://www.geniussports.com/content-hub/holiday-spending-per-sports-league/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.geniussports.com/content-hub/holiday-spending-per-sports-league/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1764711585842000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1wuXPWTjVU34OEjPP4wAYE">here</a></li>
<li>You can find the NCAA Women's Volleyball bracket&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncaa.com/brackets/volleyball-women/d1/2025" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ncaa.com/brackets/volleyball-women/d1/2025&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1764711585842000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3lVbbgLtlNeAFQMi1Il25f">here</a></li>
<li>Fill out your ESPN Volleyball Championship Challenge bracket&nbsp;<a href="https://fantasy.espn.com/games/womens-ncaa-volleyball-championship-2025/group?id=7cf501d6-60af-43df-81f5-e417026c2a1e&amp;joining=true" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fantasy.espn.com/games/womens-ncaa-volleyball-championship-2025/group?id%3D7cf501d6-60af-43df-81f5-e417026c2a1e%26joining%3Dtrue&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1764711585842000&amp;usg=AOvVaw32_7xoGnrIW0ynNztUuVal">here</a></li>
<li>You can learn more about Jerritt Elliott&rsquo;s ponytail tie invention&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/47109557/2025-ncaa-volleyball-tournament-players-hair-band-tiy-brand-jerritt-elliott" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/47109557/2025-ncaa-volleyball-tournament-players-hair-band-tiy-brand-jerritt-elliott&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1764711585842000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3K9Hnp49hwevIZeOpqYlP6">here</a></li>
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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;
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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.

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Angel City FC breakout star and NWSL Rookie of the Year finalist Riley Tiernan joined Sarah during NWSL Championship Weekend to talk about going from non-roster invitee to starting every match, the vets who helped her feel like she belonged, her fast friendship with teammate Macey Hodge, and what it will take to make ACFC a winning squad. Plus, extending an extension, the handshake that wasn’t (or was it?), and the Sky Sports “pink fail” heard ’round the world.

'I'm Here To Play' with Riley Tiernan

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