England national team and Chelsea left back Niamh Charles joins Sarah to talk burying her penalty kick en route to the Lionesses’ European championship trophy and the epic celebrations that followed. She also gives a pro’s breakdown of the club and country landscape across the pond, raves about Chelsea teammate Naomi Girma and explains why her family is always partying without her. Plus, results from the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, USA Lacrosse wins gold, and the PWHL partners up with an American icon and a Canadian staple. 


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Read Sabreena Merchant's story on the scheduling of the Lynx-Liberty games here
Details on the PWHL's collab with Tim Hortons and Barbie can be found here


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England national team and Chelsea left back Niamh Charles joins Sarah to talk burying her penalty kick en route to the Lionesses&rsquo; European championship trophy and the epic celebrations that followed. She also gives a pro&rsquo;s breakdown of the club and country landscape across the pond, raves about Chelsea teammate Naomi Girma and explains why her family is always partying without her. Plus, results from the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, USA Lacrosse wins gold, and the PWHL partners up with an American icon and a Canadian staple.&nbsp;
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<li dir="ltr">Read Sabreena Merchant's story on the scheduling of the Lynx-Liberty games <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6541906/2025/08/08/lynx-liberty-wnba-schedule/">here</a></li>
<li dir="ltr">Details on the PWHL's collab with Tim Hortons and Barbie can be found <a href="https://www.thepwhl.com/en/news/2025/august/08/tim-hortons-the-pwhl-and-barbie-team-up-on-new-hockey-dolls">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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England national team and Chelsea left back Niamh Charles joins Sarah to talk burying her penalty kick en route to the Lionesses’ European championship trophy and the epic celebrations that followed. She also gives a pro’s breakdown of the club and country landscape across the pond, raves about Chelsea teammate Naomi Girma and explains why her family is always partying without her. Plus, results from the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, USA Lacrosse wins gold, and the PWHL partners up with an American icon and a Canadian staple. 

More Fun Than A Cardboard Cutout with Niamh Charles

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