ProPublica investigative reporter Molly Hensley-Clancy joins Sarah to discuss the outstanding work she did for The Washington Post exposing abuse in the NWSL, the focus of her current work at ProPublica, and her latest bombshell reporting on the AAU and youth sports. Plus, the Dream is getting bigger, Momma Mal gets on the board, and two leagues, one cup. 

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Read all of Molly’s reporting for ProPublica here 


Read Neil Paine’s data analysis of the Valkyries’ first two seasons here


Watch the sketch from 22 Minutes about the return of “Hockey Night in Canada” here


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ProPublica investigative reporter Molly Hensley-Clancy joins Sarah to discuss the outstanding work she did for The Washington Post exposing abuse in the NWSL, the focus of her current work at ProPublica, and her latest bombshell reporting on the AAU and youth sports. Plus, the Dream is getting bigger, Momma Mal gets on the board, and two leagues, one cup.&nbsp;
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Vote for &ldquo;Good Game with Sarah Spain&rdquo; in the Signal Awards<a href="https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2026/shows/genre/sports" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting%23/2026/shows/genre/sports&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792100878607000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1boYhrLVbzHJ0z7ApYUjBp"> here</a>
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Send Molly tips <a href="https://www.propublica.org/getinvolved/help-us-investigate-abusive-coaches-youth-sports-aau" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.propublica.org/getinvolved/help-us-investigate-abusive-coaches-youth-sports-aau&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792100878607000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0d79tQSN4f-2I4JUK0bGEb">here</a>&nbsp;
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Read all of Molly&rsquo;s reporting for ProPublica <a href="https://www.propublica.org/people/molly-hensley-clancy" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.propublica.org/people/molly-hensley-clancy&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792100878607000&amp;usg=AOvVaw119YQxe6fEWPbeoUWTiUI9">here</a>&nbsp;
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Read Neil Paine&rsquo;s data analysis of the Valkyries&rsquo; first two seasons <a href="https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/50162878/wnba-finals-2026-golden-state-valkyries-expansion-team" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/50162878/wnba-finals-2026-golden-state-valkyries-expansion-team&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792100878607000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1fT28LStCY_I-G7qW2wp29">here</a>
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Watch the sketch from 22 Minutes about the return of &ldquo;Hockey Night in Canada&rdquo; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DeM3BGgx4Ji/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/p/DeM3BGgx4Ji/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792100878607000&amp;usg=AOvVaw19i0VCC1rwhzKNzoSDs9qw">here</a>
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You can now WATCH Sarah&rsquo;s interviews! Subscribe to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792100878607000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0IhqNHVFpjyMogEJ_rNDtI">@iHeartWomensSports</a> on YouTube and check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list%3DPL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792100878607000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2etDWyx-vYLojK2i5KrPa_">Good Game playlist here</a>
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Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792100878608000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2dYGz1_n-xIlVboyJwDLYC">@byalexazzi.bsky.social</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792100878608000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3OgXXOkxweyIFZafbQHWUh">@AzziArtwork</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

ProPublica investigative reporter Molly Hensley-Clancy joins Sarah to discuss the outstanding work she did for The Washington Post exposing abuse in the NWSL, the focus of her current work at ProPublica, and her latest bombshell reporting on the AAU and youth sports. Plus, the Dream is getting bigger, Momma Mal gets on the board, and two leagues, one cup. 

Taking Stories Home with Molly Hensley-Clancy 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/897ebb79-5fb0-4711-a292-b4e30167db94/transcript