Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello joins Sarah to discuss coaching the WNBA’s only Canadian team in its inaugural season, how she’s handling not making the postseason for the first time in 13 years, and her tips for future expansion teams. Then, she gives her scouting report on the four remaining teams in the playoffs. Plus, stats that tell the story, a veteran follows an itch, and stars – they’re just like us!
Listen to Sarah’s pre-season interview with Sandy Brondello from November 2025 here
Check out the Sports Business Journal story on WNBA attendance here
Read Jeff Kassouf’s ESPN story about how Emma Hayes is integrating Ashley Sanchez into the USWNT roster here
Listen to Mikaela Shiffrin’s podcast episode about her “exploration season” here
Follow Toronto Tempo players on Instagram! Nyara Sabally can be found here, Marina Mabrey is here, Brittney Sykes is here, and Aneesah Morrow is here
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<p>Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello joins Sarah to discuss coaching the WNBA&rsquo;s only Canadian team in its inaugural season, how she&rsquo;s handling not making the postseason for the first time in 13 years, and her tips for future expansion teams. Then, she gives her scouting report on the four remaining teams in the playoffs. Plus, stats that tell the story, a veteran follows an itch, and stars &ndash; they&rsquo;re just like us!</p>
<ul>
<li>Listen to Sarah&rsquo;s pre-season interview with Sandy Brondello from November 2025 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-a-lot-of-smack-already-with-sandy-brondello/id1752100672?i=1000736565893">here</a></li>
<li>Check out the Sports Business Journal story on WNBA attendance&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2026/10/06/wnba-hits-record-attendance-mark-for-2026-season/">here</a></li>
<li>Read Jeff Kassouf&rsquo;s ESPN story about how Emma Hayes is integrating Ashley Sanchez into the USWNT roster&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/50120804/nwsl-goals-leader-sanchez-uswnt">here</a></li>
<li>Listen to Mikaela Shiffrin&rsquo;s podcast episode about her &ldquo;exploration season&rdquo;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3N0EFlHziQ">here</a></li>
<li>Follow Toronto Tempo players on Instagram! Nyara Sabally can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nyarasabally/">here</a>, Marina Mabrey is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marinamabrey/">here</a>, Brittney Sykes is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brittbundlez/?hl=en">here</a>, and Aneesah Morrow is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aneesahmorrow24/">here</a></li>
<li>Follow the &ldquo;Boohalla&rdquo; fan account&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/boohalla/?hl=en">here</a></li>
<li>Vote for Good Game for The Signal Awards<a href="https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2026/shows/genre/sports"> 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>
<li>Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com">@sarahspain.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323">@Spain2323</a></li>
<li>Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social">@byalexazzi.bsky.social</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl=en">@AzziArtwork</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a></li>
</ul>

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. 

<p>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. </p>

Good Game with Sarah Spain

Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello joins Sarah to discuss coaching the WNBA’s only Canadian team in its inaugural season, how she’s handling not making the postseason for the first time in 13 years, and her tips for future expansion teams. Then, she gives her scouting report on the four remaining teams in the playoffs. Plus, stats that tell the story, a veteran follows an itch, and stars – they’re just like us!

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