Best-selling author and journalist Wayne Coffey joins Sarah to preview the start of college soccer season, discuss who he thinks might compete with reigning champion North Carolina for the title, how the college footy landscape has changed in recent years, and why it’s much easier to be an Olympic reporter than an Olympic father (USWNT standout Sam Coffey is his daughter!). Plus, our new favorite hatchling, one WNBA team locks up a spot in the playoffs, and GOAT tales that left us wanting more.

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