Raising the Game: Covering WNBA, NWSL, PWHL & More

The NWSL season is officially here, and we spent most of this episode getting you ready for it.

This week:

• ​She Believes Cup is a wrap: USWNT takes their 8th title, but real questions remain at left back, the nine position, and playing without a true six.
• ​Complete NWSL history, current season teams & players to watch: From the WUSA's $100M collapse to a $2.5 billion league today, we dig into the history, finances, players to watch, and our title picks heading into Season 14.
• ​Unrivaled Season 2 closes strong: Mist BC wins the championship over Phantom BC, Brianna Stewart takes MVP honors, and the league posts 66% year-over-year revenue growth to $45M.
• ​WNBA CBA deadline hits: Offers have been bouncing back and forth with nothing resolved as of taping. Let's hope there's good news by the time this airs!

Plus:StubHub launches Her Sports Hub with data showing 215% post-Olympics ticket purchase growth, Team USA Women's Basketball tips off World Cup qualifying in Puerto Rico with Caitlin Clark and crew, a chaotic NCAA conference tournament weekend, the Boston Fleet and New York Sirens heading to TD Garden and MSG, Oksana Masters winning her 20th Paralympic medal, and the Women's Africa Cup of Nations postponed just two weeks before it was supposed to start.

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Get an idea of the women's sports topics we talk about with this trailer.

It's March and women's sports is absolutely delivering.

This week:

- The PWHL is back and riding a massive Olympic wave. We dig into the attendance records, injury news (Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne-Schofield), and expansion chatter.

- The WNBA CBA hits a March 10th deadline with players divided and Kelsey Plum suggesting a strike might not be the move.

- We break down the U.S. Women's National Team's She Believes Cup opener with a youth-heavy lineup, questionable officiating, Trinity Rodman scare, and preview USA vs. Canada.

Plus:

UConn's perfect season, who can actually challenge them, NCAA hockey, Unrivaled playoffs heading to Brooklyn, and the fallout from the presidential phone call to the men's hockey team, and why we had to say something about it.

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This week we go through a comprehensive breakdown of Team USA's historic Winter Olympic performance—where women won 61% of all American medals. Emma Hayes' strategic roster selections for the upcoming She Believes Cup. And a critical look at the WNBA's stalled collective bargaining agreement and ownership's refusal to open their books to the players union.

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This week, we dive into the overwhelming dominance of the U.S. Women's Olympic Ice Hockey team, outscoring opponents 26-1 as they head toward a showdown with Canada. We also analyze the stalled WNBA CBA negotiations and the potential impact on the upcoming season, including expansion drafts and free agency. Finally, we discuss Angel Reese's return to the court in Unrivaled and major roster moves in the NWSL.

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The 2026 Winter Games in Milano Cortina have begun with a record 47% female participation rate . We analyze the massive viewership shift toward women's events before diving deep into the historic roster of Black female athletes representing Team USA, including Laila Edwards and Erin Jackson . Finally, we address the polarizing reaction to Lindsey Vonn’s downhill crash and why the criticism regarding her return is unfounded .

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Caitlin and Alex are back to break down one of the biggest story in women's sports: the WNBA CBA negotiations. We crunch the numbers on the revenue sharing dispute and discuss the possibility of a work stoppage or strike. We also cover different women's collegiate sports story lines. Plus, get your full preview of the 2026 Winter Olympics, including schedules for Team USA Hockey, figure skating, and alpine skiing.

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Caitlin and Alex deep dive into the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), explaining the "Jailbreak" rule, special league rules, and the league's expansion plans. They analyze Trinity Rodman's record-breaking contract with the Washington Spirit and recap the USWNT's first match of 2026. Plus: Unrivaled's first in-game dunk, and Australian Open quarterfinalists.

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Caitlin and Alex tackle the NWSL's complex offseason, discussing the new "Rodman Rule," the Players Association's demand for rescission, and major moves for Sam Coffey and Lindsey Heaps. This episode also covers the current WNBA free agency moratorium and potential strike, alongside a countdown to the 2026 Winter Olympics featuring updates on Mikaela Shiffrin, Chloe Kim, and Team USA Hockey. Plus: 2027 World Cup contenders and weekly Winners & Losers.

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Caitlin and Alex break down the WNBA's uncertain offseason following the CBA deadline, discussing the "status quo" implications and Napheesa Collier’s call for a sustainable business model. This episode also recaps the Unrivaled League’s debut weekend and innovative player-equity structure, alongside a deep dive into League One Volleyball’s (LOVB) holistic ecosystem backed by icons like Billie Jean King. Plus: PWHL standings ahead of the Olympic break, Amber Glenn’s historic third U.S. title, and our top watch picks for the week.

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