NWSL Players Association Executive Director Meghann Burke joins Sarah to discuss the PA’s decision to file a grievance challenging the league’s new High Impact Player rule, whether the NWSL’s handling of recent issues might be eroding trust in leadership, and the ongoing uncertainty over Trinity Rodman’s status in the league. Plus, the cooler is in for the long haul, making it official with some city names, and wondering if there’s some tea we can dump in the harbor.


Read Katie Barnes’ reporting on the oral arguments heard by the Supreme Court  here and here
Watch Coach Jackie and content creator Allie O'Brien interview anti-trans protestors outside the Supreme Court here


Learn more about all six AUSL cities – and their stadiums – here


Read Doug Feinberg’s reporting on the WNBA and PA’s moratorium agreement here 


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


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NWSL Players Association Executive Director Meghann Burke joins Sarah to discuss the PA&rsquo;s decision to file a grievance challenging the league&rsquo;s new High Impact Player rule, whether the NWSL&rsquo;s handling of recent issues might be eroding trust in leadership, and the ongoing uncertainty over Trinity Rodman&rsquo;s status in the league. Plus, the cooler is in for the long haul, making it official with some city names, and wondering if there&rsquo;s some tea we can dump in the harbor.
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Read Katie Barnes&rsquo; reporting on the oral arguments heard by the Supreme Court&nbsp; <a href="https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/47561364/us-supreme-court-transgender-athletes-cases-oral-arguments-little-v-hecox-west-virginia-v-bpj" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/47561364/us-supreme-court-transgender-athletes-cases-oral-arguments-little-v-hecox-west-virginia-v-bpj&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768529473486000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2W_NMmmrxFD2ku-jEwFm5q">here</a> and <a href="https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/47589352/united-states-supreme-court-hears-oral-arguments-transgender-athlete-cases-live-updates" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/47589352/united-states-supreme-court-hears-oral-arguments-transgender-athlete-cases-live-updates&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768529473486000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3KvENbORhy6nDDOBzj5vFW">here</a>
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<li dir="ltr">Watch Coach Jackie and content creator Allie O'Brien interview anti-trans protestors outside the Supreme Court <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTeIrZKDPIS/?igsh=MTRlYmY3eHZ0MHd0bQ==">here</a></li>
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Learn more about all six AUSL cities &ndash; and their stadiums &ndash; <a href="https://theausl.com/news/ausl-unveils-home-cities/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://theausl.com/news/ausl-unveils-home-cities/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768529473486000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Qlqjm9PMYRa5H-MGDtBYp">here</a>
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Read Doug Feinberg&rsquo;s reporting on the WNBA and PA&rsquo;s moratorium agreement <a href="https://apnews.com/article/wnba-cba-negotiations-52a077b664d42bcbcc095a159fc1be5a" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://apnews.com/article/wnba-cba-negotiations-52a077b664d42bcbcc095a159fc1be5a&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768529473486000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3i6cSrnjQer70IW6vUVEux">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 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

NWSL Players Association Executive Director Meghann Burke joins Sarah to discuss the PA’s decision to file a grievance challenging the league’s new High Impact Player rule, whether the NWSL’s handling of recent issues might be eroding trust in leadership, and the ongoing uncertainty over Trinity Rodman’s status in the league. Plus, the cooler is in for the long haul, making it official with some city names, and wondering if there’s some tea we can dump in the harbor.

Just Increase the Cap with Meghann Burke

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/8005141d-355f-4077-9882-b3d30023fbfd/transcript