Meg Linehan didn’t follow a path into women’s sports journalism—she carved it. Now Senior Writer at The Athletic, she joins Courtside to talk about breaking in before there was even a beat, the evolution of media access, and where today's brands and storytellers have an opportunity to grow. From locker rooms to leadership, this one’s a blueprint. 

 

00:00 Meet Meg Linehan

03:07 Freelancing and the Path to The Athletic

10:05 The Future of Women's Sports Reporting

13:48 Bridging the Generational Gap in Women's Sports

19:51 Media Training and Resource Allocation

24:42 The Next Generation of Soccer Talent

26:07 Globalization and Competition in Women's Soccer

28:54 Balancing Brand and Reporting

30:57 Future of Women's Sports Coverage

33:01 Advertising and Authentic Partnerships

37:37 Predictions and Final Thoughts

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