Sarah sits down with Gotham COO Kari Fleischauer, Portland Cascade GM Jami Lobpries, and Seattle Torrent GM Meghan Turner at the 2026 espnW Summit NYC. The group discusses being major decision-makers for their respective NWSL, AUSL and PWHL teams, establishing a new franchise vs. taking over a legacy brand, managing the demands of growth and expansion, turning casual fans into diehards, and their enthusiasm – and concern – about the exploding women’s sports space. Plus, how does your state rate in the RepresentWomen Gender Parity Index?


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Follow Portland Cascade GM Jami Lobpries here


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Listen to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on “Flagrant and Funny with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill” here


Check out the Gender Parity Index here


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Sarah sits down with Gotham COO Kari Fleischauer, Portland Cascade GM Jami Lobpries, and Seattle Torrent GM Meghan Turner at the 2026 espnW Summit NYC. The group discusses being major decision-makers for their respective NWSL, AUSL and PWHL teams, establishing a new franchise vs. taking over a legacy brand, managing the demands of growth and expansion, turning casual fans into diehards, and their enthusiasm &ndash; and concern &ndash; about the exploding women&rsquo;s sports space.&nbsp;Plus, how does your state rate in the RepresentWomen Gender Parity Index?
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Follow Gotham FC COO Kari Fleischauer <a href="https://www.instagram.com/karifleischauer/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/karifleischauer/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778690691898000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0GIkVbHvZFo9HLhe-xdkJB">here</a>
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Follow Portland Cascade GM Jami Lobpries <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamilo2/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/jamilo2/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778690691898000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2UeV8tK9JFUeE9rxaUx9dO">here</a>
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Follow the Seattle Torrent <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pwhl_torrent/?hl=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/pwhl_torrent/?hl%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778690691898000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3hMz2HpxmAaYaPWXvUtiRc">here</a>&nbsp;
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Listen to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on &ldquo;Flagrant and Funny with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill&rdquo; <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-flagrant-and-funny-with-c-318328019/episode/gov-gretchen-whitmer-talks-sports-politics-and-her-final-stretch-332811596?app=listen" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-flagrant-and-funny-with-c-318328019/episode/gov-gretchen-whitmer-talks-sports-politics-and-her-final-stretch-332811596?app%3Dlisten&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778690691898000&amp;usg=AOvVaw06be5Q85U1Pc8AyNxHyixi">here</a>
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Check out the Gender Parity Index <a href="https://www.representwomen.org/research/2025-gender-parity-index-report-represent-women" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.representwomen.org/research/2025-gender-parity-index-report-represent-women&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1778690691898000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ypQ18RHR99AXAqDOtlX3S">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=1778690691898000&amp;usg=AOvVaw30lUm2bODmfbPVuPuxUIS5">@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=1778690691898000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3jMZwGMcG3wlEeCnuo_gFR">Good Game playlist here</a>
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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;
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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=1778690691898000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3fa75Kgtf4Ax2r00CMPmaB">@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=1778690691898000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2uUGH328kmzX9ct5va_fBB">@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=1778690691898000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0CMH0ODiYu-kvd7LAAT1g5">@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=1778690691898000&amp;usg=AOvVaw33OZJGhJBZu-Nwg53qmsHL">@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=1778690691898000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3o4QFyNFxi-Sr72qPpKdYa">@biancahillier.bsky.social</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.

Good Game with Sarah Spain

Sarah sits down with Gotham COO Kari Fleischauer, Portland Cascade GM Jami Lobpries, and Seattle Torrent GM Meghan Turner at the 2026 espnW Summit NYC. The group discusses being major decision-makers for their respective NWSL, AUSL and PWHL teams, establishing a new franchise vs. taking over a legacy brand, managing the demands of growth and expansion, turning casual fans into diehards, and their enthusiasm – and concern – about the exploding women’s sports space. Plus, how does your state rate in the RepresentWomen Gender Parity Index?

Women at the Helm with Kari Fleischauer, Jami Lobpries, and Meghan Turner

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