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Julie DiCaro is a sportswriter and senior editor at Deadspin, as well as a podcaster, and former sports talk radio host in Chicago. She is a Peabody Award winning journalist and has appeared in media outlets such as the New York Times, Sports Illustrated, the Washington Post and Vice Sports. Get a copy of Sidelined: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/54425525-sidelined Follow Julie on Instagram @juliedicaro Read Julie's work on Deadspin (https://deadspin.com/author/julieadicaro) __________ Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Check out our other podcasts: Sports Break and The Warm Up!

This episode we get to chat with Amber McKenzie! She is a two-time world champion (2009, 2013) and Tewarraton Finalist. Amber was named to the All World Team in 2009 and 2013, and was named Defender of the World in 2009. She stepped away from the U.S. National Team in 2014, but returned to the sport in 2018, playing in the Women’s Professional Lacrosse League winning the first ever championship with team Command. Amber most recently played in Athletes Unlimited's inaugural lacrosse season, and is also the Co-Director of Sound Lacrosse in Connecticut. Follow Amber on Instagram and Twitter. Follow Athletes Unlimited on Instagram and Twitter. ------ Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Check out our other podcasts: Sports Break and The Warm Up!

This episode we get to chat with Michael Willett and Tristan Reaves of WalkOn Nation!  WalkOn Nation was founded by former UCF Football student-athlete Michael Willett and Tristan Reaves. They saw and still see the huge void in holistic development of athletes across the country. Year after year they saw how unprepared their teammates and fellow student-athletes were entering AND leaving college. WalkOn Nation was created to redefine athletic identity to ultimately empower student-athletes to allow their platform to enhance them, not define them. See more of the work Michael and Tristan do on the WalkOn website. Follow WalkOn Nation on Instagram and Twitter. Email WalkOn Nation to have them come to your school! ------ Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Check out our other podcasts: Sports Break and The Warm Up!

"Any day we get to ride is a good day." This episode we got to chat with LJ, aka Jackalope13 Racing, who has been racing Texas offroad for 39+ years! It was so fun to learn about this sport from such a passionate athlete and advocate for more women to get into racing! She's a champion, she's a badass, she's a joy to listen to and we know you'll love her racing stories! LJ shares how racing was a family sport - her mother and father were incredible racers themselves - and how she works to create a safe space for women who ride.  #livetorideanotherday Follow LJ on Instagram and YouTube Be sure to tune in to LJ's Monday Night Live shows on Mondays at 8:30pm ET on Instagram! Documentary LJ mentioned: Harley & the Davidsons on Amazon Prime ------ AD: Marq UP Personal Training Email, Facebook, Instagram, Website ------ Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our other podcasts: Sports Break and The Warm Up!

This episode we chat with Niamh Tallon, founder of Her Sport - Ireland's only media platform dedicated to women in sport! Founded in 2018, Her Sport aims to inspire women and girls of all ages to participate in sport, encouraging them to try anything from running to ultimate frisbee, football to softball. Tallon started the platform due to a clear underrepresentation of women’s sport in the media. Currently just 6% of sports media coverage is given to women which has a critical rippling effect. Without airtime and coverage female athletes lose out on sponsorship, fans and opportunities. By the age of 14, girls drop out of sport at twice the rate of boys. This is not for a lack of passion or skill. Women and girls’ sport are under-promoted, robbing young girls and boys of role models they can aspire to be like. Her Sport aims to give young girls and women the platform to celebrate and champion their achievements and share their stories. Follow Her Sport on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Website, YouTube and Instagram ------ AD: Marq UP Personal Training Email, Facebook, Instagram, Website ------ Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our other podcasts: Sports Break and The Warm Up!

We're excited to chat with Jamie Mittelman, host of the Flame Bearers Podcast which spotlights woman-identifying Olympians and Paralympians. The podcast is the COVID-adaption of a dream communications position Jamie had been pitching to the International Olympic Committee — details here. She’s a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) graduate student at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS). We loved chatting about storytelling through podcasting and all of the phenomenal women Flame Bearers is highlighting.  Flame Bearers: The women athletes carrying Tokyo’s torch celebrates the journeys of Tokyo’s unsung women olympians & paramlympians and provides action-oriented analysis of the issues closest to their hearts. We spotlight some of our world’s greatest master of resiliency & arms listeners with tips + calls to action for how we can all better stand together. Follow Flame Bearers on Facebook, LinkedIn, Website, and Instagram Listen to the Flame Bearers pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts ------ AD: Marq UP Personal Training Email, Facebook, Instagram, Website ------ Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our other podcasts: Sports Break and The Warm Up!

Meet Lesley Ryder and Emily Anderson - the dynamic duo behind Gal Pal Sports! From their hilarious Office spoof on Sky Blue FC and an incredible video series introducing new fans to NWHL, Lesley and Emily are making top-notch content that draws in new fans to women's sports (and are just flat out enjoyable for those of us already in the know)! About Gal Pal Sports: "Worn out by the existing narratives around women’s sports, we were ready to enjoy our leagues the same way we enjoy men’s sports - with a couple of beers and a lot of laughs. We started creating videos en route to France for the World Cup and over a year later we’re still going. We aim to make sports fun, make fun of sports, and do some good along the way." Follow Gal Pal Sports on YouTube, Twitter, Website, and Instagram Get your very own "Meg Is The Schedule Out Yet" shirt ------ AD: Marq UP Personal Training Email, Facebook, Instagram, Website ------ Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our other podcasts: Sports Break and The Warm Up!

This episode we are joined by Kayla Lombardo, lead editor for Softball America and web editor for Baseball America! Kayla is a former Division I softball team captain at Fordham University and a three-time Atlantic 10 Conference champion and NCAA Tournament participant. At Fordham, she was a two-time First Team All-Atlantic 10 Conference honoree and a two-time Third Team NFCA All-Region selection. She earned academic honors at Fordham as well, graduating magna cum laude in 2015 and earning Academic All-District and Academic All-Conference honors as a Ram. After college, she wrote for Sports Illustrated and Excelle Sports, and later went on to coach Division I softball at Lehigh University, where she earned a master’s degree in 2019. We loved our chat with Kayla and hope you enjoy and it gets you ready for some NCAA softball viewing this spring!! Follow Kayla on Twitter and Instagram (where she gives softball coaching tips!) Follow Softball America on Twitter, Website, Facebook and Instagram ------ AD: Marq UP Personal Training Email, Facebook, Instagram, Website ------ Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our other podcasts: Sports Break and The Warm Up!

In this episode, we are joined by sports reporter Penny Guevara! Penny has a long history of writing and publication in the sports world. She covers the WNBA for Beyond Women's Sports and we talk about the unity that exists within the world of women's sports. More about Beyond Women's Sports: "Simply put… we love sports! But we love women’s sports and feel they should be featured in the public eye just like the rest. We will make it our job to do so and bring you all the best content available! We are a new site aiming to bring you the best women’s sports coverage in the world. We will be covering basketball, softball, tennis, soccer, etc. Our motto is, “Empowering and bringing unity within women’s sports”; so if you’re looking for a website fully supporting women’s sports, we got you covered." Please give Beyond Women's Sports a follow on Instagram and Twitter. Check out some of Penny's work on the BWS website! ------ Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our new podcast: Sports Break!

This episode we are so excited to be joined by Honiball Humans co-founders, Santi Gallo and Laura Torres! Santi is also Associate General Manager at OL Reign. He and Laura founded the organization in Colombia and have an amazing platform sharing stories of women in sports - we can't wait for you to hear all of the inspiration they have found and share in this episode! Please give Honiball Humans a follow on Instagram. ------ AD: Marq UP Training Email, Facebook, Instagram, Website ------ Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our new podcast: Sports Break!

This episode we are so excited to be joined by Haley Rosen, CEO and Founder of Just Women's Sports!  Haley received a BA and an MA from Stanford University, where she played as a midfielder for the Cardinal soccer team. After a brief professional soccer career in both the US and abroad, Haley returned to the Bay Area, where she first worked in tech before founding Just Women’s Sports. A little bit about JWS: "Only 4% of sports coverage is dedicated to women’s sports. We’re here to change that. We’ve teamed up with some of the best athletes in the world to change how women’s sports are covered. This isn’t a token vertical buried in the back pages. We’re not at the bottom of some pulldown menu. We believe female athletes can fill more than the occasional feature—they can be the entire publication. From highlights to podcasts, newsletters and swag, JWS brings fans everything they need to see and know in the world of women’s sports. We’re just getting started, and we’re pumped to have you with us." Enjoy this episode and please give Just Women's Sports a follow here: Twitter Instagram Facebook Website YouTube TikTok Podcast Subscribe to the Newsletter ------   Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our new podcast: Sports Break!

This episode we are so excited to be joined by Jon Patricof, CEO and Co-Founder of Athletes Unlimited. AU is a new pro sports venture that launched in 2020 with its inaugural softball season and on February 27 their inaugural indoor volleyball season will begin!  Jon was most recently President of Major League Soccer’s New York City Football Club and still currently serves on their Board of Directors. Prior to NYCFC, he spent 11 years as President and COO of Tribeca Enterprises, the owner and operator of the Tribeca Film Festival and related business ventures. He was the first employee at Tribeca and helped build the company into a multi-dimensional business with a globally recognized brand. Among his accomplishments was the creation of the Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival as well as the company’s landmark branded content partnerships with Dick’s Sporting Goods and American Express. Patricof started his career at Disney where he worked as a member of the strategic planning department helping grow the Disney, ESPN and ABC brands across video, audio and digital platforms. Between these companies he has executed investments and strategic partnerships, launched multiple new businesses and overseen sales, marketing, digital and content, legal, finance and operations. Jon received an M.B.A. with distinction from Harvard Business School and graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College where he was a member of the baseball team. We got to chat about starting a brand new sports league and what sets Athletes Unlimited apart from any other league in existence. From their unique scoring systems to their weekly team drafts, AU really has revolutionized the way we can experience professional sports. Enjoy! Follow Athletes Unlimited here: Twitter Instagram Facebook Website YouTube -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our new podcast: Sports Break!

This episode we are joined by the brilliant Julie Uhrman, Founder and President at Angel City Football Club (Angel City)! This was such an incredible conversation about how Julie and the ACFC team are bringing a new era of sport and entertainment to Los Angeles, the NWSL and the world! Previously, Julie served as EVP & GM of Over-The-Top Ventures for Lionsgate, building and managing the company’s multiple streaming franchises. In 2013, she founded and was CEO of OUYA, a pioneering Android-based game console for the living room, which raised a record-breaking $8.6 Million through Kickstarter and then went on to secure venture funding from Kleiner Perkins and Alibaba before selling to Razer in 2015.  She has been named one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company and one of the Creative 50 by Ad Age. We were thrilled to chat with her - enjoy the episode and check below for ways to connect with Angel City FC! Follow Angel City FC on Twitter and Instagram Follow Julie on Twitter  Become an ACFC member! -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter!

Join our chat with Chauntiel Smith-Jones, CEO and Founder of Capture Sports Agency. Chauntiel is a sports agent for players in the WNBA and FIBA with dreams of one day owning her own sports team! Capture Sports Agency helps shape and form athletes, helping them become positive role models as well as learn to capture their audience. Follow Chauntiel on Twitter Follow Capture Sports Agency on Twitter and visit their website -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter!

This episode we are joined by Jenna Weiner and absolutely loved our conversation with her. She is an ultimate player for the Western Ultimate league, as well as a disc golfer, trans woman, scholar, musician, and TEDx speaker. This conversation was so moving and really highlights one of the most beautiful things that sports can be: a safe space. It's not always the case. It's different league by league, team by team. Jenna's story though is inspirational in how one person being authentic and vulnerable led to dramatic change in her sport.  Give Jenna a follow on Twitter, check out her blog, watch her TED talk and support the WUL when they begin playing this year! -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter!

This episode we chat all about the NWSL College Draft with Jen Cooper, draft commentator and analyst. Jen is also the host of The Mixxed Zone podcast and "the WoSo encyclopedia" we all know and love! Don't miss the NWSL College Draft on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 7pm ET on Twitch! Follow Jen on Twitter and be sure to check out her latest articles! -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter!

We got to sit and chat with Maddie Purcell, player and co-owner in the Premier Ultimate League! Maddie and Chloë Rowse formed Portland Rising as part of a 4-team expansion to the PUL for the 2020 season. While COVID and 2020 have delayed the team's debut, they have still been hard at work preparing for next year and are already growing a loyal, engaged fanbase. The Rising is the first women's professional sports team in Maine - the first of many we hope! Give the team a follow to make sure you'll catch all of the latest news and upcoming info about the team, their documentary and their brand new podcast debuting in early 2021!! Follow Maddie on Twitter and Instagram  Follow Portland Rising - Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Follow Premier Ultimate League - Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter!

It's no lie that 2020 has been a tough year. One thing that has kept us laughing, entertained and inspired is the Future Million Heirs! This dynamic trio (Hailey, Amanda and Ali) is bringing together pop culture and the world of women's sports in the battle to close the coverage gap that exists in the sports industry. Women's sports only receive 4% of sports media attention despite women being 40% of athletes in the country. As the FMH team says, "We cover women’s sports. Because you can’t close the pay gap without closing the coverage gap.  And because we f*cking love women’s sports." Cheers to that!  We love the Future Million Heirs - give them a follow and you will not regret it!   Find FMH on Instagram, Twitter and their website! Check out their podcast as well!!  -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter!

Join our conversation with professional softball player Sam Fischer! She was one of the inaugural players for Athletes Unlimited's 2020 softball season, a former member of Team USA, and led all Division I players with a .492 batting average in her senior season at Loyola Marymount. She also had 23 home runs and 59 RBIs that season #nbd  In 2019, Fischer was inducted into the Loyola Marymount Athletics Hall of Fame and had her jersey retired. We loved getting to chat with her about her career and how the women's side of sports continues to improve! Enjoy the episode! Follow Sam on Instagram and Twitter Listen to Sam's podcast, The Unknown Pro!  -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter!

We are so excited to bring you our conversation with Stephanie Harvey aka missharvey as she is known in the gaming world. She is the director of esports franchise development & outreach at Counter Logic Gaming (CLG). missharvey is also a former video game developer and most notably a 5x gaming World Champion, best known for playing Counter-Strike and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive!  She is an advocate for women in professional gaming and we loved diving deeper into this with her, as well as hearing about her start in the space and what the world of gaming is like at the World Championship level. Enjoy our chat!  Connect with missharvey here: Twitch Stream Twitter YouTube Instagram Facebook TikTok Discord Clothing Brand -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter!

This episode we are joined by Hayley Carter, a professional tennis player with the WTA! Hayley is a former Tar Heel and plays tennis around the world on tour. She competes in doubles with Luisa Stefani and the pair have had quite a successful run the last two years (they won the 2020 Top Seed Open in Lexington, competed in the Final at the Internationaux de Strasbourg and made it to the quarterfinals at both the French Open and the US Open!). We hope you enjoy our chat and support doubles tennis!! Push for content, push for news, push for broadcast opportunities.  Follow Hayley on Instagram Follow Luisa on Instagram Follow the WTA's website and Instagram -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! 

This episode we are joined by Ashli Payne, Eastern Washington University alum and professional basketball player abroad. We chat about her experiences playing in Australia and in France - and what it was like be abroad when COVID started shutting leagues down. Follow Ashli on Instagram and Facebook -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! 

We were thrilled to sit down with Julija Stoliarenko to chat about life as a big time fighter! She is first female UFC fighter both born and trained in Lithuania and she fights in the bantamweight division of the UFC. Julija is also an ILFJ Lethwei World champ as well as an IBJJF purple belts European champ. She joined us from her home in Lithuania and we loved hearing about her mental and physical preparation for fights, what it's like the week after a bout, and where she hopes the state of MMA/UFC fighting continues in her country. Follow Julija on Instagram and Facebook -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! 

Enjoy our chat with Catherine Breed, marathon swimmer and social activist! We hear all about her experiences of swimming across Lake Tahoe and the North Channel (the sea between Ireland and Scotland!). We talk about an encounter with a great white shark and how she prepares mentally and physically for such epic swims (12 hours! 58 degree water! Jellyfish stings!). She is also passionate about giving back and encouraging people to "get in the water!" She recently swam the Monterey Bay in CA and raised $3,000 for Diversity in Aquatics, an organization that promotes water safety, education and drowning prevention for minority groups. Catherine is such an inspiration - enjoy the episode! Follow Catherine on her website and Instagram Check out Diversity in Aquatics on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and their website -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! 

We got the chance to sit down with women's national rugby team player Kristine Sommer to learn all about this incredible sport and the community it creates. Learn about the ways we can support national and local players as they prep for the 2021 World Cup!  Check out the XV Foundation website and their Adopt an Eagle program!!! Follow Kristine on Twitter Follow USA Rugby on Twitter and Instagram The XV Foundation raises money to supplement the costs for players to compete in the USA Women's XV Program. "At present, the USA Women’s XVs Program is the only USA Rugby team without secondary funding.  To compete in an increasingly professional landscape, we must create a financially sustainable platform through diverse, direct, and transparent revenue sources." -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter!

Join us as we chat all things beach volleyball with Kelly Reeves! Kelly played one season of beach volleyball in 2013 while also playing indoor volleyball - and winning a National Championship - throughout her college career at UCLA!! She made her AVP Tour debut in 2016 where she qualified into the Main Draw in her first-ever tournament. She finished fifth and was named 2016 Rookie of the Year! Kelly has also spent time on the FIVB World Tour where she placed second in Cambodia back in February 2020. We can't wait to see what comes next for Kelly and loved our time chatting with her! Follow Kelly on Twitter and Instagram Follow AVP on Twitter and Instagram -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter!

This week we chat with Niky Scott, author of "WNBA & NWSL Social Media Sponsorship & Fan Insights" and all around guru when it comes to determining the value of social data in women's sports leagues. She's on a mission, along with her company Zoomph, to showcase just how valuable it is to invest with women in sports. Take a listen, check out her incredible article with the link above and give her (and Zoomph) a follow on Twitter to see her latest findings! Shout out to all of our fellow AKFC alums :) Follow Niky on Twitter  Follow Zoomph on Twitter  -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter!

We are joined by Chrissi Sanders, CEO of Next Play Sports, as we chat all things on the business side of the sports industry. Chrissi has many years of experience in athlete endorsements and strategic partnerships, as well as in the venture equity world. Hear what Chrissi is doing to create more opportunities for athletes to better understand how they can use their brand in unique ways! Follow Chrissi on Twitter and check out her own podcast, It's Not Just a Game -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter!

We followed Carla over the summer on her Guinness World Record breaking journey to run the length of Great Britain (South to North) and now we get to chat with her about all things ultra-running! Loved getting to chat with her and know you'll enjoy her tales of running across the globe. Follow Carla on Instagram; Find more information about Carla Website & Coaching -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter!

We chat all things soccer photography with Nikita Taparia!  She shares some incredible stories from her time at the 2019 World Cup as well as work she's done in here in the US covering the NWSL. Nikita has a passion for helping younger, aspiring sports photographers find an opportunity to get their foot in the door. Be sure to tune in to hear more about that. Follow Nikita on Instagram and Twitter! Be sure to check out her work online and if you're an aspiring photographer, contact her via her website.  -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

That's right! Earlier this summer, we rolled out a whole new fantasy sports platform dedicated to the female athletes we all know and love! We hosted games for the NWSL Challenge Cup and now are fully rolling through the WNBA season and NPF offseason with pick'em, team/player games and live Bingo! -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com Thanks for tuning in! Please subscribe and leave us a review if you've got a few free seconds :) 

We are joined again by Will Lewis of Fantasy Sports Insight to discuss the upcoming 2020 WNBA season! Hear all of his takes on the new season and players to watch out for! Also, check out his Western Conference Preview and Eastern Conference Preview! Follow Will on Twitter Follow Fantasy Sports Insight on Twitter -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

We chat with 17-year-old entrepreneur Simran Kumar about her new business, Equalize the Future! It was really incredible to hear her unique perspective on equality issues in sport. Definitely check it out and give her a follow! Plus... she's given our listeners a 20% discount code to use in her shop! Definitely take advantage of that below. Don't forget to join our fantasy sports community as NWSL Challenge Cup continues and the WNBA season starts later this month! Equalize the Future: Facebook, Instagram, Website, TikTok username Equalize The Future Use Discount Code sheplays at the Equalize the Future shop for 20% off! -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

This episode we chat with Sammy Davis, the #1 overall draft pick from the 2020 NWHL Draft! As a former Boston University student, Sammy will be staying local in the league as she has signed with the Boston Pride!  At the IIHF U-18 World Championship in 2015, Davis was an assistant captain for the U.S. and had two goals and an assist in five games. Sammy was a Hockey East First Team All-Star and the MVP of the Beanpot Tournament last season. She led the Terriers in goals (17), assists (24) and points (41) while playing all 36 games in 2019. Follow Sammy online: Twitter, Instagram Follow the Boston Pride: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Website -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com ______ Sponsor: Girl Boss Sports Girl Boss Sports has virtual trainings for: soccer, goalkeeping, football and softball players. They also do entire team training virtual sessions as well! If you're in the Seattle/Tacoma area, they currently offer in-person sessions too. Schedule a session today!  Email: info@girlbosssports.com

We are joined by Maggie Murphy, General Manager at Lewes FC in Lewes, England. We chat about football/soccer in Britain and their incredible movement to become the first and only gender equal football club in the world. They are 100% fan-owned and are revolutionizing the way football clubs (and sports teams/clubs in general) can build up their local community. Check out links below:  Lewes FC - Become a Lewes FC Owner! The Equal Playing Field - an organization co-run by Maggie, a truly wonderful non-profit initiative that challenges gender inequality in sport and promotes sports development for girls and women globally. Maggie on Twitter Lewes FC Club Twitter, Women's Team Twitter, Instagram Equal Playing Field Twitter, Instagram -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com ADS: duKTiG provides high quality products that are affordable and accessible for the soccer community, like their myTrainer notebook! Coaches and players, don't miss out on this chance to save 10% in their online store! Use discount code SHEPLAYSPOD - start shopping now!  Techne Football is a one-of-a-kind resource for players and coaches, developed by long-time pro and former U.S. Women's National Team player Yael Averbuch. Use promo code SHEPLAYS to save 10% when signing up for individual or group Techne subscription!

Today we chat with Nora Dooley, the Community and Government Partnerships Manager at Coaches Across Continents. Coaches Across Continents is a global collaboration of communities, corporations, and foundations on 6 continents that use our unique Purposeful Play and Education Outside the Classroom programs to impact the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Some of their global partnerships include: Asian Football Confederation, Bloomberg, Chevrolet, ESPN, Michael Johnson Foundation, Nike, Pathfinder International, Peace Day, Save the Children, Soccerex, Think Beyond, UNHCR, and UNICEF. Read more about their efforts to address the COVID-19 global crisis here. Email Nora!  Coaches Across Continents: Facebook Twitter Instagram Website -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

We checked in with former Yale Bulldog Saroya Tinker on her life as a hockey player and being drafted #4 overall in this year's NWHL Draft!! Check out our conversation and get ready to cheer on Saroya and the rest of the Metropolitan Riveters! Saroya on Social Media: Instagram, Twitter Metropolitan Riveters on Social Media: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook NWHL: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Becca Pizzi is amazing y'all! She is the first American female to run the World Marathon Challenge in 2016 - that's 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. Becca went back and made history by running it again and breaking the World Record; 6 Days, 7 Hours and 58 minutes. Her current goal is to complete a marathon in all 50  states. She is most passionate about directing the Becca Pizzi 5k race in Belmont, and the Becca Pizzi Foundation where Becca loves seeing her community come together to support high school athletes.  Be sure to check out her new book, "Becca's Feat on Feet" and please enjoy our chat with Becca!  Follow Becca on Instagram, Twitter and her website. -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Today we bring you our chat with Emily Crane, outfielder for the Chicago Bandits of the National Pro Fastpitch league (NPF)! We loved chatting with Emily about her sport, her experience in the NPF and how she and her teammates love to interact with their fans. Check out the episode and then check out all of the links below to connect with Emily, the Bandits and the NPF! Emily Crane: Instagram Chicago Bandits: Instagram, Twitter, Website NPF Schedule of Games (Games go live at 12pm ET on first marked day!) April 20-22 - Aussie Peppers vs Canadian Wild - originally played on July 25, 2019 April 22- 24 - Pennsylvania Rebellion vs Akron Racers - originally played on June 7, 2016 April 24-26 - Chicago Bandits vs Cleveland Comets - originally played August 1, 2018 -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

We caught up with Sashel Palacios of the Cleveland Comets (NPF) and the Mexican National Softball team! While things have changed since we recorded (Olympics postponed and NPF season delayed), we hope you take a listen to learn more about Sashel. We loved our chat and can't wait to cheer her on once softball gets back in gear! Follow Sashel: Instagram Follow Cleveland Comets: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Website Follow Mexico WNT: Instagram, Twitter, Website Follow NPF League: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Website UPCOMING GAMES ON NPF SITE Tuesday, April 14 - Cleveland Comets vs Aussie Spirit - originally played on 6/25/18 Thursday April 16 - ScrapYard Dawgs vs Chicago Bandits - originally played on 6/1/16 Thursday April 18 - USSSA Pride vs Chicago Bandits - originally played on 8/4/16 -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Check out our interview with Coley Ries from the NPF's Aussie Peppers! We loved getting to chat with her in what we thought was the last few weeks until NPF season started. Things are a bit different now schedule-wise but we still wanted to get this interview out so you can get to know Coley and hear more about the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) league here in the US! Be sure to follow Coley on Instagram and Twitter - @coleymarieries Upcoming NPF games to watch on their website - profastpitch.com April 6 - USSSA Pride vs Chicago Bandits (originally played 6/29/18) April 8 - Akron Racers vs Dallas Charge (originally played 8/1/16) April 10 - Cleveland Comets vs Canadian Wild (originally played 7/27/19) April 12 - Chicago Bandits vs Cleveland Comets (originally played 6/6/19) Keep up to date with the NPF on Instagram and Twitter - @profastpitch -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com Write a review on iTunes if you have 1-2 minutes please :)  

Hello everyone and hope you're staying safe and practicing great social distancing right now! Here's our interview with Cait Leavitt - contributor for Still Stoked and author of A View into the Women in Sport Industry! When I read this article, I knew we had to have her on the podcast to talk! Loved our chat and looking forward to reading more from her.  Find Cait on Instagram & LinkedIn  References: CAAWS Still Stoked TED Talk she references - The Female Athlete: Missing in Action Non-profit in Orlando that gives away sports equipment SheIs -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

This week we are joined by PWBA professional bowler Gazmine "GG" Mason!  A few shout-outs from her amazing resume:  - a 3x Olympic Gold Medalist - the first African American to win Singles and All-Events Gold for USA - the first African American to compete for the University of Nebraska - Lincoln Women's Bowling Team - the first African American to become a bowling All-American at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln She's a superstar and we were so excited to sit down with her and talk all things bowling, the Olympics, her non-profit Black Girls Can Bowl 2 as well as her company Got Game!  Links: GG Instagram: gazminemason Facebook: gazmine “gg” mason Twitter: @gmason_10 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/gazminemason Website: https://www.gazminemason.com/ Black Girls Can Bowl 2 Instagram: @bgcb2 Twitter: @bgcb2_bowling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bgcb2/ Got Game Website: https://www.gotgame10.com/ BowlTV.com --Discount code-- PWBAGAZMINEM https://www.bowltv.com -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

This episode we chat with Girl Boss Sports CEO Sarah Wolfer about life in the northwest, how she is revolutionizing women in coaching and her upcoming tackle football season with the Oregon Ravens of the WNFC! Links for Girl Boss Sports: https://girlbosssports.com https://www.facebook.com/girlbosssports/ https://www.instagram.com/girlbosssports/ https://twitter.com/GirlBossSports1 Links for Oregon Ravens: ravensfootball.com https://twitter.com/OregonRavens https://www.facebook.com/oregonravens/ https://www.instagram.com/oregonravens/ -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

This week we bring you our conversation with Dr. Lindsey Darvin where we talk about the new 'Name, Image and Likeness legislation' and the impact it might have on women's sports in the US. (There is also a snippet at the end where we talk with VEO CEO, Henrik Teisbæk. VEO is one of the world's most innovative and fast-growing sports tech companies right now whose main product is a football/soccer camera that records matches without a camera man, using artificial intelligence!) Check out links below.  Dr. Darvin is an Assistant Professor in the Sport Management Department at SUNY Cortland.  Find out more about her and links to follow her work below:  Twitter  Google Scholar (link to published work)  Lindsey received her Ph.D. in Sport Management from the University of Florida, her M.S. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in Sport Management, and her B.A. from Bryn Mawr College in Political Science. She was a two-sport NCAA student-athlete (basketball and lacrosse) during her time as an undergraduate. Prior to coming to Cortland in 2018, Lindsey worked for a variety of sport organizations as both an administrator and coach.  Lindsey began her career working with the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and from there went on to work with Harvard Athletics in events and operations. She has also worked within a variety of athletic departments including Villanova University, Drexel University, Bryn Mawr College, and the University of Florida. While at the University of Florida Lindsey served as an academic tutor and in a mentorship role for university student-athletes across a variety of varsity programs. She also has previous coaching experience at the intercollegiate and interscholastic levels of play. Lindsey’s research agenda focuses on diversity and gender equity in sport, as her work seeks to combat the lower rates of female leadership throughout the industry. She has published articles within peer-reviewed journals throughout the social sciences, including national attention for a project published within the journal Sex Roles. Lindsey has also written articles for several media outlets, and has provided expert quotes for media articles featured within the Huffington Post, Vice Sports, Forbes, and Culture Trip. She has also served as an editorial manager for the P.A.A.D.S (Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists) Research Digest, a monthly athlete development journal containing research briefs and industry related interviews and serves on the review board for the Journal of Athlete Development and Experience (JADE).  VEO - Record without a cameraman - great for skills training, recruitment packages, analyzing matches and training sessions, etc. Twitter Website -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

We want to take a moment and honor a true sports legend, Kobe Bryant. He changed the sports world as we know it and can only imagine what he would have continued to do, especially on the women's side.  Here is the transcript of Kobe Bryant's award-winning animated film, Dear Basketball.  It was harder to record than we thought - such a perfect good-bye to the sport he loved. We know athletes around the world resonate with this message. Rest In Peace, Black Mamba. Dear Basketball, From the moment I started rolling my dad’s tube socks And shooting imaginary Game-winning shots In the Great Western Forum I knew one thing was real: I fell in love with you. A love so deep I gave you my all — From my mind & body To my spirit & soul. As a six-year-old boy Deeply in love with you I never saw the end of the tunnel. I only saw myself Running out of one. And so I ran. I ran up and down every court After every loose ball for you. You asked for my hustle I gave you my heart Because it came with so much more. I played through the sweat and hurt Not because challenge called me But because YOU called me. I did everything for YOU Because that’s what you do When someone makes you feel as Alive as you’ve made me feel. You gave a six-year-old boy his Laker dream And I’ll always love you for it. But I can’t love you obsessively for much longer. This season is all I have left to give. My heart can take the pounding My mind can handle the grind But my body knows it’s time to say goodbye. And that’s OK. I’m ready to let you go. I want you to know now So we both can savor every moment we have left together. The good and the bad. We have given each other All that we have. And we both know, no matter what I do next I’ll always be that kid With the rolled up socks Garbage can in the corner :05 seconds on the clock Ball in my hands. 5 … 4 … 3 … 2 … 1 Love you always, Kobe

SPECIAL RELEASE!  We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the National Pro Fastpitch League!! We can't wait to bring fantasy sports to the league and its fans! Links: Official Press Release NPF Website - Instagram - Twitter - Facebook -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Take a listen as the co-founders share their 2019 highlights and the exciting things to come in 2020! -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Thanks for an incredible 2019!!!  Here's our last episode for the decade ;) featuring an interview with Lindsay Gibbs (Power Plays) and a quick interview with US Club Soccer from the SoccerEx convention!  SUBSCRIBE TO POWER PLAYS -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Diana Nyad gave this speech in 2013 at TEDWomen after she completed her Cuba to Florida journey earlier that year. Take a listen to her experience in her own words - and remember, find a way! Get Diana's book in time for the holidays!  Diana on Twitter: @diananyad Diana on Instagram: @diananyad P.S. - Apologies for host's singing voice :)  -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Title IX Series - Episode III - Join us in our final Title IX Series episode as we chat with Shira Springer! Shira covers stories at the intersection of sports and society for NPR and WBUR programs. She also writes regular columns on women’s sports for the Sports Business Journal and The Boston Globe and features for a variety of publications. In addition to writing and working in public radio, she teaches sports journalism at Boston University. Follow Shira on Twitter Articles: https://niemanreports.org/articles/covering-womens-sports/ https://niemanreports.org/articles/wnba-superstar-sue-bird-rates-sports-coverage-and-finds-room-for-improvement/ -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Title IX Series - Episode II - Join us this week as we speak with Margo Riddle and how her personal journey was influenced by Title IX! Margo grew up playing sports in New York as Title IX was being passed and implemented. She got a scholarship to play basketball at Duke University in the early 1980s. Margo now lives in Charlotte, NC and has a career as a health and wellness coordinator. Article referenced in episode: https://pressconnects.newspapers.com/clip/37129932/press_and_sunbulletin/ -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Welcome to our podcast series on Title IX! In today's pod, we chat with Congresswoman Pat Schroeder - the first female U.S. Representative elected in Colorado. Pat was elected to Congress the same year that Title IX passed (she began to serve the following January) and we have a conversation about reactions at that time and how society has been impacted from Title IX ever since. Links to Check Out: https://twitter.com/ushousehistory/status/1085508213368410112 How to Register to Run for Office: https://www.fec.gov/help-candidates-and-committees/registering-candidate/house-senate-president-candidate-registration/ https://ballotpedia.org/Filing_requirements_for_congressional_candidates -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Pat Summitt was an American women's college basketball coach who accrued 1,098 career wins, the most in college basketball history (man or woman) upon her retirement. She served as the head coach of the University of Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team from 1974 to 2012. In those 38 seasons, the legendary coach  never had a losing record. Before retiring at the age of 59, Summitt won eight NCAA championships (an NCAA women's record when she retired and the third most all time). She passed away at the age of 64. -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

We were pumped to chat with Lyndsey D'Arcangelo about life as a sports writer and the overall landscape of sports writing. Be sure to follow her on Twitter and subscribe to the Athletic to read all of her amazing writing! LINKS: Lyndsey's Website Follow Lyndsey on TWITTER Article about Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi: Through nearly 20 years of friendship, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are still bringing out the best in each other The Athletic - WNBA -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com Thanks as always to our awesome sponsors: Techne Futbol - SHEPLAYS  They've got some great deals going on right now so be sure to click on their names to check them out and enter our discount code for a special She Plays deal!

Join us as we chat with Kathrine Switzer, first woman to ever run as an official marathon registrant in 1967! Such a wonderful conversation with a pioneer of gender equality in sports. Follow Kathrine on Instagram and Twitter Also, be sure to check out her non-profit organization 261 Fearless! Instagram Twitter Facebook -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Hear what's coming up in the next few months at She Plays.  We also are launching a new feature of our podcast - we will periodically read transcripts of some of the most inspiring speeches/messages regarding women in sports and gender equality in sports. Today we launch with words from Muffet McGraw in the April 2019 press conference leading up to the NCAA Final Four games. -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com Sponsors: Sports MBA Program at SDSU - An accredited MBA from SDSU provides graduates with a much more versatile and in-demand degree that will be valuable in the sports industry.  Students learn practical skills from expert faculty while getting hands-on industry experience in the robust Southern California sports landscape. Join the 125 prominent women who are now working in sports business with a Sports MBA from SDSU.  Apply now for a January 2020 start date.  Anchor

Steph and Joy discuss the latest in sports news and the upcoming NWHL season!  Links from Episode: QUIZ: Which NWHL team should you root for?!  Last Week's Podcast Episode with Anya Packer -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

In this episode, we chat with Anya Packer - retired NWHL player and current Executive Director of NWHL Player's Association. She's awesome and gives great insight into the upcoming NWHL season and the world of women's hockey. Take a listen and follow along on the NWHL excitement via Twitter, Twitch, etc.  Watch NWHL games on TWITCH here! NWHL Site NWHL Shop - get your jersey today! NWHL Twitter Anya's Twitter Sign up for our updates so you don't miss our NWHL watch party! Sign up here. -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Checking in this week on the latest news from your favorite sports leagues! We talk NWHL, NWSL, WNBA and that US Open final!  -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com Thanks as always to our awesome sponsors: Techne Futbol - SHEPLAYS       Duktig Brand - SHEPLAYSPOD They've got some great deals going on right now so be sure to click on their names to check them out and enter our discount code for a special She Plays deal!

This week we chat with Nurah Muhammad - speaker, blogger, community ‘actionist' and host of the Nurah Speaks podcast.  On her show, Nurah draws from her years of community involvement to tug on the soul and consciousness of the Black Community.  Conversations include matters such as education, youth empowerment, women’s impact, civic engagement and more. Find and follow Nurah online: Facebook Instagram Twitter Nurah Speaks Podcast -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com Thanks as always to our awesome sponsors: Techne Futbol - SHEPLAYS       Duktig Brand - SHEPLAYSPOD They've got some great deals going on right now so be sure to click on their names to check them out and enter our discount code for a special She Plays deal!

This week we were delighted to chat with Kayla Bandy, a professional bowler of the PWBA and head women's coach at Maryland Eastern Shore! Check her out on instagram @bandykayla and on Facebook (Kayla Bandy). Also be sure to check out pwba.com for all of the latest on professional bowling in the US. SPECIAL DEAL FROM KAYLA - all PWBA events hosted live on bowltv.com Get a discount for a bowltv subscription by using promo code: PWBAKaylaB -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com Upcoming PWBA Tournament: Sept 3-8 in Raleigh Saturday Sept 7 - Bowl with the Pros event Sunday Sept 8 - Fan Fest - meet the athletes, bowlers try different balls from companies in industry  Other facts about Kayla: - Bowled collegiately at Pikeville - Member of the 2008 Intercollegiate Team Championships women's national champion Pikeville - Four-time collegiate All-American - 2007 and 2008 collegiate Player of the Year - Inducted into the Pikeville Athletic Hall of Fame in 2014 - Inducted into the Danville (Va.) USBC Hall of Fame in 2014 - Inducted into the Virginia State USBC Youth Hall of Fame Thanks as always to our awesome sponsors: Techne Futbol - SHEPLAYS       Duktig Brand - SHEPLAYSPOD They've got some great deals going on right now so be sure to click on their names to check them out and enter our discount code for a special She Plays deal!

Jess and June join us from the Royal Guard SG out in Tacoma, WA to discuss their love for all things Reign FC and supporters groups! We loved this convo and think you will too! Be sure to check out the Royal Guard online and join them for a game out at Cheney Stadium (tickets here: https://www.reignfc.com/tickets ) Follow on Twitter and Instagram. Thanks as always to our awesome sponsors: Techne Futbol - SHEPLAYS       Duktig Brand - SHEPLAYSPOD They've got some great deals going on right now so be sure to click on their names to check them out and enter our discount code for a special She Plays deal! -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Three articles to check out: https://www.theicegarden.com/2019/7/1/18759962/origins-hayley-wickenheiser-2019-hockey-hall-of-fame-changed-the-game  https://www.theicegarden.com/2019/6/18/18652804/will-the-nwhl-turn-to-d-iii-talent-to-fill-its-rosters-emily-fluke-jane-morrisette-pwhpa https://www.theicegarden.com/2019/5/24/18637513/kaleigh-fratkin-interview-forthegame-decision-to-sign-with-the-nwhl-womens-hockey-pwhpa-boston-pride Find Mike on Twitter -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Thanks for rolling with a week off! Just wanted to pop on and give a little update and chat briefly about the breakdown between the USWNT and US Soccer (insert eye roll). I mean seriously, why is equality so hard?! -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com Subscribe to our pod and leave us a review on iTunes if you're feeling extra fun this week :) See you next week with an episode all about the NWHL!

We are joined again by economics professor David Berri to discuss the NPF (National Pro Fastpitch) League and what we still want to see change in gender equality in sports. You can find David on Twitter - we highly recommend the follow! -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

The next stop on our @NWSL Supporters Series is in Piscataway, NJ with Cloud 9 - the official supporters group of Sky Blue FC! Find the group on:  Twitter and Instagram: @cloud9SBFC  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cloud9SkyBlueFcSupporters/ and on their website http://cloud9sc.com Thanks as always to our awesome sponsors: Techne Futbol - SHEPLAYS       Duktig Brand - SHEPLAYSPOD They've got some great deals going on right now so be sure to click on their names to check them out and enter our discount code for a special She Plays deal! -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

We chat in this episode with Heather Rose about getting back on the soccer pitch as an adult! Heather has become incredibly passionate about adults continuing to play, invest in themselves and their skill, and have fun as a community.  Heather and Ashley met at Ali Krieger's adult soccer camp and we know you'll enjoy this episode - especially if you've been standing off on the sidelines waiting for permission to say, "Hey! I loved playing that as a kid - who said I had to stop once I became an adult?!" To find a local pickup game taking place, we suggest checking out MeetUp and searching for pickup soccer groups. If you're in the Boca and Orlando areas, check out these groups: BOCA AREA GROUP and ORLANDO AREA GROUP Thanks to our Incredible Sponsors!!!  Techne Futbol - SHEPLAYS       Duktig Brand - SHEPLAYSPOD -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

We're joined one more time by Lindsay Skalski to recap the end of the 2019 World Cup!  Thanks to our Incredible Sponsors!!! Lead Sponsor: TotalFootballAnalysis.com - SHEPLAYS25  Participating Sponsors: Techne Futbol - SHEPLAYS       Duktig Brand - SHEPLAYSPOD -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

The next stop on our @NWSL Supporters Series is in TEXAS with Bayou City Republic - the official supporters group of the Houston Dash! Find the group on Twitter and Instagram and their website https://bayoucityrepublic.org Lead Sponsor: TotalFootballAnalysis.com - SHEPLAYS25  Participating Sponsors: Techne Futbol - SHEPLAYS       Duktig Brand - SHEPLAYSPOD -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

The next stop on our NWSL Supporters Series is in the DMV area (DC, Maryland, Virginia) with the Spirit Squadron - official supporters group of the Washington Spirit! Find the group on Twitter and Instagram and their website http://www.spiritsquadron.net Lead Sponsor: TotalFootballAnalysis.com - SHEPLAYS25  -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Haley Kopmeyer, Kristen Edmonds and Dani Weatherholt of the Orlando Pride join us to talk a little bit about their history, the current Pride season and the growth of women's professional football.  Thanks to our Incredible Sponsors!!!  Lead Sponsor: TotalFootballAnalysis.com - SHEPLAYS25  Participating Sponsors: Techne Futbol - SHEPLAYS       Duktig Brand - SHEPLAYSPOD Find the Orlando Pride on Instagram and Twitter.  -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

The next stop on our NWSL Supporters Series is in Chicago with Chicago Local 134 - official supporters group of the Chicago Red Stars! Find the group on Twitter and Instagram and their website http://chicagolocal134.net  Lead Sponsor: TotalFootballAnalysis.com - SHEPLAYS25  -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

We talk with Lindsay Skalski about the tournament so far! Stay tuned to our She Plays World Cup coverage on Instagram and Twitter. Thanks to our Incredible Sponsors!!! Lead Sponsor: TotalFootballAnalysis.com - SHEPLAYS25  Participating Sponsors: Techne Futbol - SHEPLAYS       Duktig Brand - SHEPLAYSPOD -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

We kick off our @NWSL Supporters Series with the Court of the Utah Royals! Find the group on Twitter @CourtofRoyals and their website http://thecourt.bigcartel.com  Lead Sponsor: TotalFootballAnalysis.com - SHEPLAYS25  -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Follow Risa on Twitter and check out some of her writing pieces below: The story of Bunny Sandler/Title IX's godmother: https://www.jns.org/opinion/title-ix-and-tikkun-olam/ The story of Birch Bayh/Title IX's main champion in the Senate: https://qz.com/1594098/birch-bayh-showed-that-the-best-allies-listen-to-women-then-act/ Some more research on Title IX's pre-history: https://www.ontheissuesmagazine.com/2012spring/2012spring_Isard.php  Personal essay for Title IX's 40th anniversary: http://www.espn.com/espnw/title-ix/article/7909300/an-everyday-athlete-athlete Thanks to our leading sponsor, Total Football Analysis! Follow them on Twitter  Discount Code: TotalFootballAnalysis.com - SHEPLAYS25 -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Anthony DiCicco joins us to talk the 2019 World Cup, NWSL and the growth of women's professional football.  Thanks to our Incredible Sponsors!!!  Lead Sponsor: TotalFootballAnalysis.com - SHEPLAYS25  Participating Sponsors: Techne Futbol - SHEPLAYS       Duktig Brand - SHEPLAYSPOD Find Anthony on twitter at @diciccomethod - no seriously, you should follow him :) -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Part 6 of the Send Away Series - we break down Group F of the 2019 World Cup!  Thanks to our lead sponsor - Total Football Analysis! Listen in for a special discount code to use at totalfootballanalysis.com Hope everyone enjoyed the series and be sure to fill out your FREE World Cup Bracket by Friday, June 7 at fantasy.she-plays.com -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Alyson Footer from the MLB joins us to talk girls' baseball!  Thanks to our Incredible Sponsors!!! Lead Sponsor: TotalFootballAnalysis.com - SHEPLAYS25  Participating Sponsors: Techne Futbol - SHEPLAYS       Duktig Brand - SHEPLAYSPOD Find Alyson at @alysonfooter and check out her work on mlb.com -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Part 5 of the Send Away Series - we break down Group E of the 2019 World Cup!  Thanks to our lead sponsor - Total Football Analysis! Listen in for a special discount code to use at totalfootballanalysis.com Special thanks to co-host (Michelle) Purdy for joining us on the pod!  -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Part 4 of the Send Away Series - we break down Group D of the 2019 World Cup!  Thanks to our lead sponsor - Total Football Analysis! Listen in for a special discount code to use at totalfootballanalysis.com Special thanks to co-host Mandi for joining us on the pod!  -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Will Lewis from Fantasy Sports Insight joins us to talk the upcoming WNBA season and why he loves playing daily fantasy sports with the WNBA!  Thanks to our Incredible Sponsors!!! Lead Sponsor: TotalFootballAnalysis.com - SHEPLAYS25  Participating Sponsors: Techne Futbol - SHEPLAYS       Duktig Brand - SHEPLAYSPOD Find Will on Twitter Learn more about Fantasy Sports Insight on Twitter and fsidfs.com -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Part 3 of the Send Away Series - we break down Group C of the 2019 World Cup!  Thanks to lead sponsor - Total Football Analysis. Listen in for a special discount code to use at totalfootballanalysis.com Special thanks to co-host Talia for joining us and bringing her wisdom to the pod!  -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Part 2 of the Send Away Series - we break down Group B of the 2019 World Cup!  Thanks to lead sponsor - Total Football Analysis. Listen in for a special discount code to use at totalfootballanalysis.com Special thanks to co-host Fi for joining us and bringing her wisdom to the pod!  -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Lisa Lubke is an assistant soccer coach at the University of Northern Colorado. She talks about her experience of playing and coaching soccer around the world, what she is studying for her PhD in regards to inequality in sports/coaching, and where she hopes the future of women in head coaching/athletic director positions goes. Thanks to our Incredible Sponsors!!! Lead Sponsor: TotalFootballAnalysis.com - SHEPLAYS25  Participating Sponsors: Techne Futbol - SHEPLAYS       Duktig Brand - SHEPLAYSPOD Find Lisa on Twitter  -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

In this special, six-part series, we will be breaking down each group of the 2019 World Cup!  We kick things off with Group A (France, South Korea, Norway and Nigeria) - we talk about the advantage the host nation has, why Ada Hegerberg isn't on the Norwegian team, and who we think progresses to the knock-out round.  -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Check out our latest interview with Olympian Kelsey Campbell! She was the first female wrestler ever at Arizona State University and is working to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games next year. Follow Kelsey on Twitter and Instagram. -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

This episode we chat with Dr. David Berri, a sports economist and economics professor at Southern Utah University, who has extensively researched gender and sports. Check him out on Twitter - thanks for coming on the podcast Dave! -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Join us as we preview the 2019 World Cup! -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

In this episode we’ll launch a little deeper into some of the issue that are driving us as we launch She Plays.  We’re going to share some of our excitement around women’s sports past and present and discuss some of our favorite athletes! -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Find out why we want to bring fantasy sports to women's professional sports leagues! -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com

Welcome to She Plays: The Podcast! We are so excited to be bringing you the latest news in women's professional sports in the United States. In our future episodes, we want to update you on what's going on in the sports world and bring you exciting interviews with incredible and inspiring athletes. -->  Sign up for the She Plays newsletter! Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Check out our website here: she-plays.com