Women’s Sports Foundation CEO Danette Leighton and Vice President of Advocacy Sarah Axelson join Sarah to talk about the focus of the WSF post-50th anniversary, why understanding the “plumbing and infrastructure” of women’s sports is so necessary right now, the unbelievable participation disparities that still persist in youth sports and a call to action for folks who want to support women's college sports. Plus, the puck is dropping on the PWHL playoffs, sports stars who shined at the Met Gala and a guest reviewer calls out Ironman for going backwards.


See the PWHL playoff schedule and broadcast info here


Subscribe to Sue Bird’s podcast Bird’s Eye View here


Get a glimpse of Met Gala fits that favor NWSL kits here


Listen to our April 25th episode on the House v. NCAA case here


Register for Athlete Ally’s Athlete Activism Summit here


Learn more about Athlete Ally’s work here


Send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com 


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Women&rsquo;s Sports Foundation CEO Danette Leighton and Vice President of Advocacy Sarah Axelson join Sarah to talk about the focus of the WSF post-50th anniversary, why understanding the &ldquo;plumbing and infrastructure&rdquo; of women&rsquo;s sports is so necessary right now, the unbelievable participation disparities that still persist in youth sports and a call to action for folks who want to support women's college sports. Plus, the puck is dropping on the PWHL playoffs, sports stars who shined at the Met Gala and a guest reviewer calls out Ironman for going backwards.
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See the PWHL playoff schedule and broadcast info <a href="https://www.thepwhl.com/en/news/2025/may/04/pwhl-announces-playoff-matchups-and-schedule" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.thepwhl.com/en/news/2025/may/04/pwhl-announces-playoff-matchups-and-schedule&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746671130463000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0VlZPn8Rp2Nl7eN1peQUZW">here</a>
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Subscribe to Sue Bird&rsquo;s podcast Bird&rsquo;s Eye View <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birds-eye-view-with-sue-bird/id1812530040" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birds-eye-view-with-sue-bird/id1812530040&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746671130463000&amp;usg=AOvVaw14uujhXsdGWc6_BQ5ui1M2">here</a>
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Get a glimpse of Met Gala fits that favor NWSL kits <a href="https://x.com/NWSL/status/1919818722912448941" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://x.com/NWSL/status/1919818722912448941&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746671130463000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0k1L3wOc61buMCvIqnAsLl">here</a>
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Listen to our April 25th episode on the House v. NCAA case <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-good-game-with-sarah-spai-185664375/episode/keeping-lawyers-in-business-with-kelleigh-273378935/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-good-game-with-sarah-spai-185664375/episode/keeping-lawyers-in-business-with-kelleigh-273378935/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746671130463000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ff6jq6ZYiLCzmmrUThpLL">here</a>
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Register for Athlete Ally&rsquo;s Athlete Activism Summit <a href="https://give.athleteally.org/event/2025-athlete-ally-activism-summit/e660668" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://give.athleteally.org/event/2025-athlete-ally-activism-summit/e660668&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746671130463000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1SiBdCTzWsJhZPIQIH9dnu">here</a>
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Learn more about Athlete Ally&rsquo;s work <a href="https://www.athleteally.org/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.athleteally.org/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746671130463000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1oEPEaHBSedKB7ULdhrALe">here</a>
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Send us a note at <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. 

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

Women’s Sports Foundation CEO Danette Leighton and Vice President of Advocacy Sarah Axelson join Sarah to talk about the focus of the WSF post-50th anniversary, why understanding the “plumbing and infrastructure” of women’s sports is so necessary right now, the unbelievable participation disparities that still persist in youth sports and a call to action for folks who want to support women's college sports. Plus, the puck is dropping on the PWHL playoffs, sports stars who shined at the Met Gala and a guest reviewer calls out Ironman for going backwards.

Plumbing and Infrastructure with Danette Leighton and Sarah Axelson

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