New Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello joins Sarah to discuss why her ouster from the New York Liberty didn’t come as a surprise, how she’s approaching team building during a very uncertain offseason, and the barriers keeping women and former players out of the coaching ranks. Plus, building an arena too small for women, more evidence this isn’t a backup plan, and the road to the College Cup begins here. 
Follow the Toronto Tempo on Instagram here
Follow Sandy Brondello on Instagram here
Read The Athletic’s story about the Ottawa Charge’s arena situation here
Watch the video of A’ja Wilson meeting her four-year-old superfan on the Jennifer Hudson Show here
Watch some of the hijinx from Caitlin Clark's day at the Annika Pro-Am here
Watch the SNL sketch about the J-Hud spirit tunnel here
The NCAA soccer tournament bracket and schedule is here
The NCAA basketball schedule can be found here  
Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com 
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<p>New Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello joins Sarah to discuss why her ouster from the New York Liberty didn&rsquo;t come as a surprise, how she&rsquo;s approaching team building during a very uncertain offseason, and the barriers keeping women and former players out of the coaching ranks. Plus, building an arena too small for women, more evidence this isn&rsquo;t a backup plan, and the road to the College Cup begins here.&nbsp;</p>
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<li>Follow the Toronto Tempo on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/torontotempo/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/torontotempo/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763075186587000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Y8qQVjpzHFXmg0Qv7Pqz-">here</a></li>
<li>Follow Sandy Brondello on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/brondellosandy/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/brondellosandy/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763075186587000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0dBlRvlnqhmDYRWJt83SsF">here</a></li>
<li>Read The Athletic&rsquo;s story about the Ottawa Charge&rsquo;s arena situation&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6788376/2025/11/07/pwhl-ottawa-charge-new-arena/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6788376/2025/11/07/pwhl-ottawa-charge-new-arena/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763075186587000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1QTWOI5qjNPaAaUXzv4_6i">here</a></li>
<li>Watch the video of A&rsquo;ja Wilson meeting her four-year-old superfan on the Jennifer Hudson Show&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24cYi63EleA" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3D24cYi63EleA&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763075186587000&amp;usg=AOvVaw25GxDF4jTRfNNKjhEDz8Dh">here</a></li>
<li>Watch some of the hijinx from Caitlin Clark's day at the Annika Pro-Am <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lpga_tour/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/lpga_tour/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763082716890000&amp;usg=AOvVaw23J_iVLohNXBdTYcUe_3wP">here</a></li>
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<li>Watch the SNL sketch about the J-Hud spirit tunnel&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcfpCrX24_I" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DkcfpCrX24_I&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763075186587000&amp;usg=AOvVaw386dBncKKVqA2Tb_aGaYeW">here</a></li>
<li>The NCAA soccer tournament bracket and schedule is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncaa.com/news/soccer-women/article/2025-11-06/2025-ncaa-di-womens-soccer-tournament-selection-show-info-bracket-schedule" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ncaa.com/news/soccer-women/article/2025-11-06/2025-ncaa-di-womens-soccer-tournament-selection-show-info-bracket-schedule&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763075186587000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Xc5sKqb0opgHjIzxJYj8C">here</a></li>
<li>The NCAA basketball schedule can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncaa.com/scoreboard/basketball-women/d1" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ncaa.com/scoreboard/basketball-women/d1&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763075186587000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1I8ndEP0hKLDr5FZiACqTY">here</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</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" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763075186587000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1eLfFjCaOl0Duu-WdKrlPo">@sarahspain.com</a>&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/spain2323&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763075186587000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3UElFji8lHcm4UfA3_7lLG">@Spain2323</a></li>
<li>Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky:&nbsp;<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=1763075186587000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2mvLEiG2V7K7AyXGalo8FY">@byalexazzi.bsky.social</a>&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;<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=1763075186587000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2vl8jdcYqw4KYeEkb-rSJI">@AzziArtwork</a>&nbsp;</li>
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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. 

<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

New Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello joins Sarah to discuss why her ouster from the New York Liberty didn’t come as a surprise, how she’s approaching team building during a very uncertain offseason, and the barriers keeping women and former players out of the coaching ranks. Plus, building an arena too small for women, more evidence this isn’t a backup plan, and the road to the College Cup begins here. 

Talking a Lot of Smack Already with Sandy Brondello 

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