Canopy Talent CEO Jack Liechtung joins Sarah to talk all things NIL. Jack explains why he left a fancy law firm to join the sports world, how the NIL space is still the wild wild west, and why he thinks Nebraska volleyball is a standout example in the space. Plus, that’s a hot Fever, the Lynx sink, and wake up, babe – a new USWNT roster just dropped.
The full USWNT roster is here
Follow Merritt Beason on Instagram here and Bri Ellis here 
Fill out the survey from researchers at the University of Cincinnati here
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist 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 
Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

Canopy Talent CEO Jack Liechtung joins Sarah to talk all things NIL. Jack explains why he left a fancy law firm to join the sports world, how the NIL space is still the wild wild west, and why he thinks Nebraska volleyball is a standout example in the space. Plus, that&rsquo;s a hot Fever, the Lynx sink, and wake up, babe &ndash; a new USWNT roster just dropped.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The full USWNT roster is <a href="https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/09/uswnt/hayes-names-26-player-training-camp-roster-october-matches-against-spain-washington-dc-chester-pa">here</a></li>
<li>Follow Merritt Beason on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/merbson/?hl=en">here</a> and Bri Ellis <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bri.ellis/?hl=en">here</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Fill out the survey from researchers at the University of Cincinnati <a href="https://ucincinnati.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8qb4oFcfWDKk7ps">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">You can now WATCH Sarah&rsquo;s interviews! Subscribe to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports">@iHeartWomensSports</a> on YouTube and check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf">Good Game playlist here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at <a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com">@sarahspain.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323">@Spain2323</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social">@byalexazzi.bsky.social</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl=en">@AzziArtwork</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a></li>
</ul>

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

Canopy Talent CEO Jack Liechtung joins Sarah to talk all things NIL. Jack explains why he left a fancy law firm to join the sports world, how the NIL space is still the wild wild west, and why he thinks Nebraska volleyball is a standout example in the space. Plus, that’s a hot Fever, the Lynx sink, and wake up, babe – a new USWNT roster just dropped.

Thank You For Running Me Over with Jack Liechtung

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/224b20d3-8361-4606-8ad2-b4d600155ed3/transcript

Big Citrus circles up for an end-of-summer potluck! There are a few topics from the last couple of months that we haven’t stopped thinking about or haven’t had time to talk about, so we’re bringing them to the Good Game table to chew on ‘em a bit more. Plus, the WNBA playoffs march on, fallen angels, and two more reasons to hate what’s happening in Washington, D.C. 


Vote for “Good Game with Sarah Spain” for Best Sports Podcast here


Get your tickets to Unrivaled in San Francisco here


Architectural Digest’s story on WNBA players is here


Read Sportico’s article on Mark Walter using PWHL trademarks as collateral here


Listen to Pablo Torre's episode on Mark Walter here


You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist 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 


Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

Big Citrus circles up for an end-of-summer potluck! There are a few topics from the last couple of months that we haven&rsquo;t stopped thinking about or haven&rsquo;t had time to talk about, so we&rsquo;re bringing them to the Good Game table to chew on &lsquo;em a bit more. Plus, the WNBA playoffs march on, fallen angels, and two more reasons to hate what&rsquo;s happening in Washington, D.C.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Vote for &ldquo;Good Game with Sarah Spain&rdquo; for Best Sports Podcast <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=1790821344660000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ymvBPJpAZdkt6GVModZmh">here</a>
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<li>
Get your tickets to Unrivaled in San Francisco <a href="https://www.unrivaled.basketball/tours/2027/bus?city=san-francisco" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.unrivaled.basketball/tours/2027/bus?city%3Dsan-francisco&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1790821344660000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0olSJnYafVfTHBXcezM2Qx">here</a>
</li>
<li>
Architectural Digest&rsquo;s story on WNBA players is <a href="https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/4-wnba-stars-take-ad-inside-their-off-court-worlds" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/4-wnba-stars-take-ad-inside-their-off-court-worlds&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1790821344660000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2zS8DKVPYcCS_isEgzPQis">here</a>
</li>
<li>
Read Sportico&rsquo;s article on Mark Walter using PWHL trademarks as collateral <a href="https://www.sportico.com/business/finance/2026/mark-walter-used-pwhl-trademarks-collateral-blackrock-loan-1234945520/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.sportico.com/business/finance/2026/mark-walter-used-pwhl-trademarks-collateral-blackrock-loan-1234945520/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1790821344660000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2dsZNuBf7yJrm-C6zARCoL">here</a>
</li>
<li>
Listen to Pablo Torre's episode on Mark Walter <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-investigated-magic-johnson-mark-walter-and-your-nest-egg/id1685093486?i=1000787813283" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-investigated-magic-johnson-mark-walter-and-your-nest-egg/id1685093486?i%3D1000787813283&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1790821344660000&amp;usg=AOvVaw11dTwMPLAekwj8xQUff08Y">here</a>
</li>
<li>
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=1790821344660000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3bytLjmti1-SHGMgO-B2vW">@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=1790821344660000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0gWpbg9VaZGNmYvUTo85t6">Good Game playlist here</a>
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Leave us a voicemail at <a href="tel:(872)%20204-5070">872-204-5070</a> or send us a note at <a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a>&nbsp;
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Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: <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=1790821344660000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2hp4sjIk1rrEftS8cTmUwv">@sarahspain.com</a> Instagram: <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=1790821344660000&amp;usg=AOvVaw01FdWnGCQYHUko4oULzbei">@Spain2323</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=1790821344660000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0oWplxPjnqNxIoyh-AlWmC">@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=1790821344660000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2z76ttX4LGsM8XrzX732Df">@AzziArtwork</a>&nbsp;
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Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1790821344660000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Tnppk1AqPxH1QXexdqoEW">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a>
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Big Citrus circles up for an end-of-summer potluck! There are a few topics from the last couple of months that we haven’t stopped thinking about or haven’t had time to talk about, so we’re bringing them to the Good Game table to chew on ‘em a bit more. Plus, the WNBA playoffs march on, fallen angels, and two more reasons to hate what’s happening in Washington, D.C. 

Wild Cards, Shapeshifters & Billionaires with Big Citrus

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/4ab3141b-96fd-4ef4-b0fe-b4d500276b2e/transcript

Kim Stone, CEO of the NWSL’s Washington Spirit, and Alycen McAuley, chief business officer for the WNBA’s Washington Mystics, join Sarah to reflect on Capital Queens, the first-ever joint women’s sports week in Washington, D.C. McAuley also talks about the Mystics’ future arena plans, and Stone shares the secrets of Rowdy Audi and looks ahead to D.C. hosting the upcoming NWSL Championship. Plus, the WNBA playoffs are off and running, A-town gets a new name, and it’s so hard to say goodbye.
Watch Ashton and Ana commemorate their “lasts” with the Connecticut Sun here
Watch the video of Coach Reeve’s wife and son surprising her with “Coach of the Year” here
Watch the video of Olivia Miles’ parents surprising the “Rookie of the Year” here
Check out the Atlanta City FC crest and intro video narrated by Andraya Carter here
Check out Sarah’s interview with Mystics coach Sydney Johnson here and Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury here
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist 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 
Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

Kim Stone, CEO of the NWSL&rsquo;s Washington Spirit, and Alycen McAuley, chief business officer for the WNBA&rsquo;s Washington Mystics, join Sarah to reflect on Capital Queens, the first-ever joint women&rsquo;s sports week in Washington, D.C. McAuley also talks about the Mystics&rsquo; future arena plans, and Stone shares the secrets of Rowdy Audi and looks ahead to D.C. hosting the upcoming NWSL Championship. Plus, the WNBA playoffs are off and running, A-town gets a new name, and it&rsquo;s so hard to say goodbye.
<ul>
<li>Watch Ashton and Ana commemorate their &ldquo;lasts&rdquo; with the Connecticut Sun <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DdtasOsJvvO/?hl=en">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch the video of Coach Reeve&rsquo;s wife and son surprising her with &ldquo;Coach of the Year&rdquo;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd1Qe4ONjd7/?hl=en"> here</a></li>
<li>Watch the video of Olivia Miles&rsquo; parents surprising the &ldquo;Rookie of the Year&rdquo; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd1XHdzNG2o/?hl=en">here</a></li>
<li>Check out the Atlanta City FC crest and intro video narrated by Andraya Carter&nbsp;<a href="https://www.11alive.com/article/sports/atlanta-city-fc-announcement-logo-colors-nwsl/85-ddcc32a9-c334-4b2b-9948-afaabf6406f9">here</a></li>
<li>Check out Sarah&rsquo;s interview with Mystics coach Sydney Johnson&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-dad-energy-with-sydney-johnson/id1752100672?i=1000789736204">here</a> and Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-most-normal-goalkeeper-with-aubrey-kingsbury/id1752100672?i=1000721478911">here</a></li>
<li>You can now WATCH Sarah&rsquo;s interviews! Subscribe to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports">@iHeartWomensSports</a> on YouTube and check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf">Good Game playlist here</a></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></li>
<li>Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com">@sarahspain.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323">@Spain2323</a></li>
<li>Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social">@byalexazzi.bsky.social</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl=en">@AzziArtwork</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a></li>
</ul>

Kim Stone, CEO of the NWSL’s Washington Spirit, and Alycen McAuley, chief business officer for the WNBA’s Washington Mystics, join Sarah to reflect on Capital Queens, the first-ever joint women’s sports week in Washington, D.C. McAuley also talks about the Mystics’ future arena plans, and Stone shares the secrets of Rowdy Audi and looks ahead to D.C. hosting the upcoming NWSL Championship. Plus, the WNBA playoffs are off and running, A-town gets a new name, and it’s so hard to say goodbye.

Capital Queens with Kim Stone and Alycen McAuley

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/0f084403-e9c0-4c88-8582-b4d4001713a2/transcript

Sara Haines, co-host of The View, former college athlete, and Sarah’s newest bestie, joins the show after the pair recently met IRL in New York City. Sara compares her college experience at Smith to making taffy, shares how she ended up as MVP of a gay men’s volleyball league, how she decides which controversies to respond to on The View, and the mantra she wears on a bracelet as a daily reminder. P.S. - Tune in tomorrow for all the WNBA playoff content you crave!
The WNBA schedule is here
Watch the women of "The View" interview Vice President JD Vance here; the section where Sara asks about faith can be found here
You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist 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 
Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social

Sara Haines, co-host of The View, former college athlete, and Sarah&rsquo;s newest bestie, joins the show after the pair recently met IRL in New York City. Sara compares her college experience at Smith to making taffy, shares how she ended up as MVP of a gay men&rsquo;s volleyball league, how she decides which controversies to respond to on The View, and the mantra she wears on a bracelet as a daily reminder. P.S. - Tune in tomorrow for all the WNBA playoff content you crave!
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The WNBA schedule is <a href="https://www.wnba.com/schedule?season=2026&amp;month=september">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch the women of "The View" interview Vice President JD Vance<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GNgNV1d7Cg"> here</a>; the section where Sara asks about faith can be found<a href="https://youtu.be/4GNgNV1d7Cg?si=NibuktdN2W7PWTe1&amp;t=1284"> here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">You can now WATCH Sarah&rsquo;s interviews! Subscribe to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartWomensSports">@iHeartWomensSports</a> on YouTube and check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4OH9pWO2GjqQmx_dTNOqMES7gaB3CUEf">Good Game playlist here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at <a href="mailto:goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com">goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/sarahspain.com">@sarahspain.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spain2323">@Spain2323</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/byalexazzi.bsky.social">@byalexazzi.bsky.social</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/azziartwork/?hl=en">@AzziArtwork</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/biancahillier.bsky.social">@biancahillier.bsky.social</a></li>
</ul>

Sara Haines, co-host of The View, former college athlete, and Sarah’s newest bestie, joins the show after the pair recently met IRL in New York City. Sara compares her college experience at Smith to making taffy, shares how she ended up as MVP of a gay men’s volleyball league, how she decides which controversies to respond to on The View, and the mantra she wears on a bracelet as a daily reminder. P.S. - Tune in tomorrow for all the WNBA playoff content you crave!

Shed the Shoulds with Sara Haines

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/0b57d36f-df52-4d55-846e-b4d2015be3ef/transcript

Thank You For Running Me Over with Jack Liechtung

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