“There’s nothing more disrespectful than saying everyone is great.” — Haley Rosen, CEO of Just Women’s Sports

Women’s sports are growing faster than the NFL did in its early years, but the ecosystem around them is still playing catch-up. In this first episode of The Spread's Future of Sports Series, I talk with Haley Rosen, CEO of Just Women’s Sports, about what it takes to build a fanbase, and an industry, with staying power.

We get into:

• Why the media can’t just “root for everyone,” and how real analysis builds real fan culture
• How the next-gen fan is digital-first, hyper-engaged, and showing up on purpose
• Why coverage has to go beyond game recaps: we need news, takes, debate, and drama
• What inspired JWS’s new show Between the Lines with Lisa Leslie
• Why growing women’s sports starts with digital storytelling
• The massive gap in reaction content, and what happens when we fill it

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