USWNT and Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle joins Sarah to discuss her return to play after ankle surgery, how being sidelined helped her become a better teammate, her iconic pupper Wilma Jean Wrinkles, and the hilarious reason she celebrates September 20th every year.


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USWNT and Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle joins Sarah to discuss her return to play after ankle surgery, how being sidelined helped her become a better teammate, her iconic pupper Wilma Jean Wrinkles, and the hilarious reason she celebrates&nbsp;September 20th&nbsp;every year.
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Listen to our conversation with Olympic gymnast-turned-analyst Laurie Hernandez <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-good-game-with-sarah-spai-185664375/episode/my-job-was-to-be-upside-288636584/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-good-game-with-sarah-spai-185664375/episode/my-job-was-to-be-upside-288636584/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1754620696099000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0_U9unGEl7F9oX8Y1spBtR">here</a>
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Check out the U.S. Gymnastics Championships broadcast schedule <a href="https://www.olympics.com/en/news/2025-us-gymnastics-championships-preview-full-schedule-and-how-to-watch-live" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.olympics.com/en/news/2025-us-gymnastics-championships-preview-full-schedule-and-how-to-watch-live&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1754620696099000&amp;usg=AOvVaw21tzu56W91fn9q8UjH4G_7">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 with Sarah Spain

USWNT and Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle joins Sarah to discuss her return to play after ankle surgery, how being sidelined helped her become a better teammate, her iconic pupper Wilma Jean Wrinkles, and the hilarious reason she celebrates September 20th every year.

Singing Céline with Rose Lavelle

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