Northern Super League co-founder and chief growth officer Diana Matheson and filmmaker and director of “The Pitch” Michèle Hozer join Sarah to discuss the inaugural NSL season, how Michèle’s film documents Diana’s fight to launch the league, and the moments along the way when the duo thought the first-ever women’s pro soccer league in Canada might not happen at all. Plus, new threads just dropped, sharing a bid with friends, and staying neutral all the way.


Upcoming screenings of “The Pitch” can be found here 


The 2025 World Gymnastics Championships broadcast schedule can be found here 


Read Jasmine Mander’s story about dronegate here 


Watch producer Alex ask NWSL player Kate Del Fava to fact check her first goal here


Read the story in Block Club Chicago about the work being done to help residents amid ICE raids here


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


Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323


Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork

Northern Super League co-founder and chief growth officer Diana Matheson and filmmaker and director of &ldquo;The Pitch&rdquo; Mich&egrave;le Hozer join Sarah to discuss the inaugural NSL season, how Mich&egrave;le&rsquo;s film documents Diana&rsquo;s fight to launch the league, and the moments along the way when the duo thought the first-ever women&rsquo;s pro soccer league in Canada might not happen at all. Plus, new threads just dropped, sharing a bid with friends, and staying neutral all the way.
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Upcoming screenings of &ldquo;The Pitch&rdquo; can be found <a href="https://www.thepitchdoc.ca/screenings" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.thepitchdoc.ca/screenings&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761165243167000&amp;usg=AOvVaw33kGQPbxdJRORuO7MbEknw">here</a>&nbsp;
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The 2025 World Gymnastics Championships broadcast schedule can be found <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/olympics/news/world-gymnastics-championships-2025-how-to-watch-schedule-preview" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nbcsports.com/olympics/news/world-gymnastics-championships-2025-how-to-watch-schedule-preview&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761165243167000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2v7yb_xMJwX0nQ480839V8">here</a>&nbsp;
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Read Jasmine Mander&rsquo;s story about dronegate <a href="https://www.theplayerstribune.com/jasmine-mander-canada-soccer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.theplayerstribune.com/jasmine-mander-canada-soccer&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761165243167000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1PpheVCDA_uYnkA7MYZDXf">here</a>&nbsp;
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Watch producer Alex ask NWSL player Kate Del Fava to fact check her first goal <a href="https://x.com/radhalathgupta/status/1581848557610336258" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://x.com/radhalathgupta/status/1581848557610336258&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761165243167000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1nGWSul8omhW1wwaO_racU">here</a>
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Read the story in Block Club Chicago about the work being done to help residents amid ICE raids <a href="https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/16/look-for-the-helpers-how-chicagoans-are-supporting-their-neighbors-amid-ice-raids/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNkmHBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtiAIrNgJMAD-UZGBW5xGTmA9BYsabzlF9niJYh0Pbm37w6FvnZlLOIgN016_aem_tZ1a_UWbkeCua9LuVXq2mA" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/16/look-for-the-helpers-how-chicagoans-are-supporting-their-neighbors-amid-ice-raids/?fbclid%3DIwY2xjawNkmHBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtiAIrNgJMAD-UZGBW5xGTmA9BYsabzlF9niJYh0Pbm37w6FvnZlLOIgN016_aem_tZ1a_UWbkeCua9LuVXq2mA&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761165243167000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2JmhGXGE5lK1KWw78OVsAp">here</a>
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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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Northern Super League co-founder and chief growth officer Diana Matheson and filmmaker and director of “The Pitch” Michèle Hozer join Sarah to discuss the inaugural NSL season, how Michèle’s film documents Diana’s fight to launch the league, and the moments along the way when the duo thought the first-ever women’s pro soccer league in Canada might not happen at all. Plus, new threads just dropped, sharing a bid with friends, and staying neutral all the way.

Soccer Up North with Diana Matheson & Michèle Hozer

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