Retired pro soccer player-turned-broadcaster Darian Jenkins joins Sarah to talk about the NWSL’s return to action, the Rivalry Weekend games she’s most looking forward to, why she thinks the Seattle Reign will make a run up the table, and the league storylines she’s keeping tabs on in the second half of the season. Plus, they’re chanting "It’s coming home," a mascot goes gaga, and Sarah recaps a wonderful women’s sports weekend in Portland.
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Retired pro soccer player-turned-broadcaster Darian Jenkins joins Sarah to talk about the NWSL&rsquo;s return to action, the Rivalry Weekend games she&rsquo;s most looking forward to, why she thinks the Seattle Reign will make a run up the table, and the league storylines she&rsquo;s keeping tabs on in the second half of the season. Plus, they&rsquo;re chanting "It&rsquo;s coming home," a mascot goes gaga, and Sarah recaps a&nbsp;wonderful women&rsquo;s sports weekend in Portland.
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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

Retired pro soccer player-turned-broadcaster Darian Jenkins joins Sarah to talk about the NWSL’s return to action, the Rivalry Weekend games she’s most looking forward to, why she thinks the Seattle Reign will make a run up the table, and the league storylines she’s keeping tabs on in the second half of the season. Plus, they’re chanting "It’s coming home," a mascot goes gaga, and Sarah recaps a wonderful women’s sports weekend in Portland.

Saying Yes to the Universe with Darian Jenkins

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/48108432-3278-4541-9b27-b328004e9e01/transcript

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