Aces triumph, women's soccer updates, and an announcement
In this episode of the Power Plays Podcast, Lindsay and Jessie talk about the Aces' big win in the WNBA finals, the NWSL quarterfinals, the women's soccer international break, LPGA playoff madness, and more!Then, Lindsay gives a little life update and discusses why the podcast is going on a break.We love you all and hope to talk again soon! Thank you for the support!
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33:16
NWSL Playoff preview and WNBA Finals breakdown
In this episode, Lindsay and Jessie review a busy week in women's sports. Then, Jenna Tonelli of Equalizer Soccer and The Local W joins the podcast to recap a wild Decision Day in the NWSL and to preview the NWSL quarterfinals. Finally, Jackie Powell of The Next provides us with a deep dive into the Liberty/Aces series in the WNBA Finals.
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56:30
NWSL Decision Day preview, WNBA expansion news, and WNBA Finals Game 1 recap
In this week's episode, Jessie and Lindsay go over this week's results in the WTA, WSL, gymnastics, LPGA, and Athletes Unlimited Volleyball.Then, freelance soccer writer Tamerra Griffin joins us to talk about this week's NWSL action and to help us get ready for the final match day of the regular season, which is set up for pure chaos.Finally, Michelle Smith of The Next comes on the show to break down Game 1 of the WNBA Finals and to talk about the news that the WNBA is (finally!) coming to the Bay Area.Subscribe to Power Plays.
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1:11:51
WNBA semifinal recap and gymnastics world championships preview
This week, Lindsay and Jessie begin by wrapping up the latest women's sports news in the NWSL, WSL, WTA, and LPGA.Then (11:40), Alexa Philippou of ESPN joins to talk about the WNBA semifinals, and what's next for the Dallas Wings and Connecticut Sun. The preview of the WNBA Finals matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun will be released in a subscriber-only podcast later this week. Finally (34:51), Nancy Armour joins us from Belgium to help preview the gymnastics world championships. We get to know the non-Simone Biles members of Team USA and talk about other big stories to keep an eye on.Subscribe to Power Plays: https://www.powerplays.news/subscribe
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56:24
Rapinoe's emotional USWNT goodbye and WNBA semifinal breakdowns
In this week's episode, host Lindsay Gibbs and Jessie Berggren have a lot to discuss about this week's women's sports news -- particularly talking about the latest news out of Spain women's football and recapping the Solheim Cup.Then (21:35), Emily Anderson and Lesley Ryder of Gal Pal Sports join to take us inside Megan Rapinoe's final USWNT game, Julie Ertz's goodbye, and the chaotic NWSL standings.Finally (38:33), Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic teams up with Lindsay to break down the Game 1s of the WNBA semifinals, and to discuss how both the New York Liberty (vs. the Connecticut Sun) and Dallas Wings (vs. the Las Vegas Aces) can turn things around in their series.Subscribe to Power Plays today and get 27% off!Follow Gal Pal Sports and Sabreena Merchant.
Welcome to the Power Plays Podcast with Lindsay Gibbs, your go-to source for weekly updates on the world of women's sports! Join Lindsay, author of the Power Plays Newsletter, as she brings you the latest news, insights, and stories from women's sports. In each episode, Lindsay and guests will review that week's results from across the women's sporting sphere and bring on special guests to dive deep into the most compelling topics and shine a spotlight on the accomplishments, challenges, and groundbreaking moments of female athletes, teams, and organizations.Sign up for the Power Plays newsletter and get access to weekly podcast interviews exclusive only to paid Power Plays subscribers: Powerplays.news.
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