She's Got Game

She's Got Game #249

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Journalist Shireen Ahmed of CBC Sports joins the show to discuss the fallout from Donald Trump’s misogynist and belittling comments regarding the US women’s hockey team at the Olympics. The PWHL is back and attendance is through the roof! First-place Montreal shuts out Minnesota 4-0 at Bell Centre in front of a rabid crowd. Madison Square Garden is sold out for the upcoming New York-Seattle game. The WNBA has given itself a hard deadline of March 10th to reach a new collective bargaining agreement or else the upcoming season will be impacted. Fractures may be starting to form within the WNBA Players’ Union as some players feel left out of the negotiating process. The Canadian National Women’s Soccer Team finally end their five-game losing streak with a win over Columbia in their opener at the SheBelieves Cup. However, Canada dropped a 1-0 decision to the U.S. in their following match. Don’t look now but Conference Championship weekend in the NCAA is upon us and March Madness is right around the corner!

She's Got Game #248

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa are having their post-Olympics hangover, but the games aren’t all done! They speak with Canadian Paralympic alpine skier Kelsey O’Driscoll who’s competing at Cortina. Michaela and Vanessa also share their thoughts on the U.S. Men’s Hockey Team’s celebration video, visit to the White House and flippant sexist joke that demeaned the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team. Is it time to panic about the lack of a CBA agreement in the WBNA? The season could be shortened if a deal isn’t reached by March 10th. Can Canada’s National Women’s Soccer Team turn it around going into the SheBelieves Cup despite not scoring a goal in five-straight matches? ESPN will air more women’s sports on Sundays now that they’ve lost their MLB programming.

She's Got Game #247

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

The pain and sadness is real – Canada loses the Olympic Gold Medal Game to the Americans 2-1 in OT – Michaela and Vanessa hold your hand to guide you through the autopsy and take umbrage with the assumption that Marie-Philip Poulin has played in her last Winter Games. Hilary Knight goes out an Olympic champion – and gets engaged. Shout out to Kenzie Lalonde and Cheryl Pounder for fantastic play-by-play coverage of women’s hockey in Milan. Michaela and Vanessa speak with Victoria Bach, who finished her pro hockey career last season with the Ottawa Charge. Megan Oldman wins Gold for Canada in freestyle skiing, Canada takes home Gold in Team Pursuit Speedskating, while Canadian curlers are accused of cheating.

She's Got Game #246

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa recap what they’ve seen from Team Canada at the Olympics so far, including losing big to the Americans without MPP. What did you think of the Opening Ceremony? Lindsey Vonn crashes out of the Olympics in terrible fashion, possibly ending her skiing career. Now that the 2026 schedule is out, it’s time to talk NSL! Michaela and Vanessa catch up with Ottawa Rapid FC head coach Katrine Pedersen.

She's Got Game #245

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Happy Olympics everyone! Other than hockey, which event are you most looking forward to? Which event would you most like to attend? 41-year-old Lindsey Vonn will attempt to compete in alpine skiing at Cortina despite tearing her ACL in Switzerland last week. Arsenal beats Corinthians to capture the Women’s Champions’ Cup but could be losing Katie McCabe in the summer. WNBA CBA negotiations are going nowhere – is it time to panic? Has the novelty of the Unrivaled League worn off? The Northern Super League schedule is out! Bianca Andreescu is rising the tennis rankings again by winning on the ITF Tour.

She's Got Game #244

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

You’ll hear part two of Michaela and Vanessa’s interview with Ellie Roscher and Dr. Anna Baeth, authors of “Fair Game: Trans Athletes and the Future of Sports.” Despite trying to turn her reputation around, Britta Curl’s actions once again prove otherwise. PWHL Minnesota Frost player Kelly Pannek finally speaks out against ICE incidents. Massive contracts are being handed out in the soccer world as the WSL and NWSL compete for star players. Does criticism of footage of Coco Goff destroying her racquet reveal a double standard in men’s vs. women’s sports?

She's Got Game #243

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa interview Ellie Roscher and Dr. Anna Baeth, authors of “Fair Game: Trans Athletes and the Future of Sports.” The authors spoke with twenty Trans athletes for the book, which offers incredible insights while debunking misinformation regarding trans athletes. There was a huge trade in the PWHL involving Ottawa and Vancouver: Michaela and Vanessa tell you who won the deal. The PWHL’s Takeover Tour hit Washington. The game set yet another attendance record… and D.C. fans were treated to a good ‘ol-fashioned line brawl! A lack of a new CBA didn’t prevent the WNBA from dropping their 2026 schedule reveal video.

She's Got Game #242

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

How does a more experienced Team Canada stack up against the more youthful Team USA, with the Olympics less than a month away? Michaela and Vanessa have thoughts as the Canadian team is unveiled. How much did PWHL performance affect roster decisions? Abby on Abby crime in the PWHL: Montreal’s Abby Roque is suspended for a game for a high hit on Vancouver’s Abby Boreen. Ottawa wins six in-a-row to climb out of last place. Yet another deadline passes without movement in WNBA CBA negotiations. Free agency was supposed to open January 11th. NWSL’s Denver Summit FC are signing some serious players right now, including Canadian Janine Becky. The IIHF U-18 World Hockey Championship is wrapping up in Cape Breton; Slovakian phenom Nela Lopusanova has been lighting it up.

She's Got Game #241

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

How did you spend your break? We saw not one, but two sports weddings over the holidays! Despite a recent four-game winning streak, the Ottawa Charge remain in last place in the PWHL. The surprising Boston Fleet are still in first place despite injuries, scoring by committee. Have the New York Sirens finally arrived? The Olympic hockey rosters are being released. The U.S. squad looks terrifying with a crop of up-and-coming college players mixing in with proven vets. CBA negotiations break down between the WNBA and its players.

She's Got Game #240

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa look back at their hottest sports takes of 2025. Then they dare to peer ahead and make bold predictions for 2026. They even answer your random listener questions!

She's Got Game #239

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

The WNBA Players’ Association members have voted to authorize a strike, if need be, unless a deal with the league can be reached by the twice-extended deadline of January 9th. Michaela and Vanessa present their year-end awards: it’s the She’s Got Gameys! Who were your top athletes? What were your top moments? Who’s your team of the year? Who should be named style icon? Michaela and Vanessa reveal their lists of favourites for 2025.

She's Got Game #238

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

The WNBA Players’ Association members have voted to authorize a strike, if need be, unless a deal with the league can be reached by the extended deadline of January 9th. Michaela and Vanessa present their year-end awards: it’s the She’s Got Gameys! Who were your top athletes? What were your top moments? Who’s your team of the year? Who should be named style icon? Michaela and Vanessa reveal their lists of favourites for 2025.

She's Got Game #237

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Team Canada has been outscored 20-6 in the first three games of the Rivalry Series vs. Team USA – Michaela and Vanessa will tell you if it’s time to panic and what needs to change. PWHL Minnesota Frost player Britta Curl, booed in arenas across the league for past transphobic social media posts, tries to rebuild her reputation – did the attempt succeed or fail? The ‘Heated Rivalry’ Crave TV series, adapted from the hockey romance novel, is a hit. A’ja Wilson is named both Time and AP Athlete of the Year for doing what no other basketball player (male or female) has ever done in a single season: win a championship, the scoring title, League MVP, Finals MVP and defensive player of the year. Is there finally hope in the CBA talks between the WNBA and its players? Sue Bird has her no. 10 retired by UConn. Michaela and Vanessa give you an NCAA hoops update. Why did the NWSL void star Trinity Rodman’s new contract with the Washington Spirit and will Rodman bolt for another league? The Champions League Group Stage is winding down – who will advance?

She's Got Game #236

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Michalea and Vanessa want to know what’s in your Spotify Wrapped? PWHL Ottawa Charge head coach Carla McLeod is taking some time away from the team after a breast cancer diagnosis. Haley Irwin will serve as Ottawa’s interim head coach. The Seattle Torrent’s home opener broke an attendance record for U.S. pro women’s hockey with over 16,000 fans. The expiring WNBA CBA has been extended yet again until after the new year. The exact same thing happened in 2020, the last time there was a CBA negotiation in the WNBA. 1.2 million viewers tuned into the NWSL championship, an increase of 22% over last year. Spain defeats Germany to capture the Nations League, but suffer a huge blow when superstar midfielder Aitana Bonmati breaks her leg in training. Canada’s Women’s National Soccer Team is on a five-game losing streak and haven’t scored a goal in any of those losses, their worst run of play since 2005.

She's Got Game #235

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa speak with the makers of Pink Light – director Harrison Browne and executive director Sean Addis – a Canadian short fiction film that explores identity, transition and the intersection of sport and gender. The film’s director, Harrison, is a former athlete who came out as pro hockey’s first-ever openly transgender player. For the second time in three years – and second time in franchise history – Gotham FC wins the NWSL championship – as the no. 8 seed… and Michaela called it! The WNBA draft lottery is in the books and the Dallas Wings get the no. 1 pick for the second-straight year. Will Dallas draft Azzi Fudd to play alongside superstar Paige Bueckers? The new PWHL season is underway. Sarah Nurse scores the first-ever goal in Vancouver Goldeneyes history in a win over Seattle, their expansion cousins, but then gets hurt and misses Vancouver’s second game, a 5-1 loss in Ottawa. Montreal’s Marie-Philip Poulin becomes the first PWHL player to reach 50 points. Penny Oleksiak accepts her two-year ban from competitive swimming for skipping out on performance-enhancing drug tests.

She's Got Game #234

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa speak with Ottawa Charge forward Emily Clark who’s motivated after coming so close to capturing the Walter Cup last season. Emily also shares her thoughts on getting ready to travel to the west coast as Seattle and Vancouver enter the league and if the ongoing arena situation in Ottawa is affecting the team. The puck drops on the new PWHL campaign this weekend – Michaela and Vanessa gotchu covered with a full roster-by-roster season preview. Vancouver Rise are your first-ever NSL champions, hoisting the Diana B. Matheson trophy by braving a rare November lightning delay and upsetting heavily favoured AFC Toronto. Vancouver were beneficiaries of a goal off the foot of the opposing keeper and then parked the bus and withstood Toronto’s onslaught. The WNBA tables a new offer to the Union but will it be enough to entice the players to sign? It’ll be an unlikely all-east-coast NSWL final between upstarts Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit.

She's Got Game #233

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Could the PWHL Charge leave Ottawa? City council has approved the “Lansdowne 2.0” refurbishing project, which would see an over-2,000 seat capacity reduction in the Charges’ home arena, which the franchise argues will affect the long-term viability of the club in the nation’s capital. Canada drops the first two games of the Rivalry Series to the U.S. by a combined score of (gulp) 10-2. Should Canadians be concerned three months out from the Olympics? AFC Toronto takes on Vancouver Rise FC for the Diana B. Matheson Cup as the Northern Super League Final kicks off this weekend. Vancouver advanced by beating Ottawa Rapid FC on penalties, and Michaela has a controversial take regarding extra time in soccer. A massive upset in the NWSL playoffs as no.8 Gotham City took out the no.1 seeded Kansas City Current. The NWSL announces it’s adding a 17th franchise by expanding to Atlanta.

Michaela and Vanessa are joined by Monica Henao, Content Manager for the Get REAL movement, dedicated to educating people and dispelling disinformation regarding the 2SLBGTQI+ community. Get REAL is offering upcoming workshops and you can donate to the Rainbow Road, their virtual 5K fundraiser: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/shes-got-game

She's Got Game #232

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Sandy Brondello, the first-ever head coach of the WNBA expansion Toronto Tempo joins Michaela and Vanessa! Despite an extension to the ongoing CBA negotiations, there’s been frustratingly little progress on a new WNBA agreement between the league and its players. A high-profile WNBA player joins a new Saudi-backed women’s basketball league, fueling the debate over sportswashing. We have new PWHL team names and logos to discuss – say hello to the Seattle Torrent and Vancouver Goldeneyes. The Hockey News ranked all eight PWHL team logos. The first leg of the NSL playoffs is in the books – Toronto and Vancouver are both leading on aggregate going into the second leg – can Montreal and Ottawa make things interesting? South of the border, the NWSL playoff quarterfinals are underway.

She's Got Game #231

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000

The Seattle Storm hire Sonia Raman to be their new head coach. The WNBA offers a 30-day extension on the expiring CBA amid tremendous pressure on the league to get a new deal done with the players. Revenue sharing remains the main sticking point. The USWNT splits two international soccer friendlies with Portugal. The Americans had a very young team with a median age of 20. England beats Brazil in World Cup qualifying but loses to Australia. Canada loses to both Switzerland and the Netherlands without scoring a goal. Their goalless streak has reached 274 minutes. Angel City FC defender Elizabeth Eddy writes an op-ed urging the NWSL to ban transgender and intersex players from the league. Michaela and Vanessa explain why she’s wrong by driving truck-sized holes through her faulty and contradictory arguments. AFC Toronto is a heavy favourite vs. Montreal Roses FC in the kickoff to the NSL playoffs, while Vancouver Rise FC hosts Ottawa Rapid FC in the other semifinal.

She's Got Game #230

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Ottawa Rapid FC striker D.B. Pridham has her name etched in history as the Northern Super league’s first-ever Golden Boot winner and she joins the show to give her impressions and highlights of the NSL’s just-completed inaugural regular season! Michaela and Vanessa preview the NSL Playoffs – it’ll be Toronto vs. Montreal in one semifinal and Ottawa vs. Vancouver in the other. The expansion Toronto Tempo hire two-time WNBA champion Sandy Brondello as their first-ever head coach. What share of WNBA’s revenues should the players get? It’s the main sticking-point in CBA negotiations between the league and the union right now. PWHL Vancouver and Seattle have released their jerseys and Michaela and Vanessa have… thoughts. What’s the most you’d spend tickets to on a playoff/championship game to see your favourite team?

She's Got Game #229

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Vanessa is back from her Sicilian odyssey and she wasn’t the only one partying – the 2025 WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces have been living it up ever since they swept the Phoenix Mercury in the Finals. Las Vegas was dominant, losing only three games since August 2nd. A’ja Wilson becomes the first player to win both regular season and Finals MVP awards in the same year after averaging 28 points per game in the playoffs – we’re witnessing greatness. Are the Aces a dynasty after winning three titles in four years? WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is getting the Gary Bettman treatment – booed mercifully while trying to hand out hardware. A wild offseason lies ahead for the WNBA: two new teams are about to enter the league, 80% of the players are unrestricted free agents and a work stoppage is on the horizon. Lioness Millie Bright retires from the English national team. Christen Press also retires after a decorated NWSL and USNWT career. The 2026 IIHF World Championships will move from April to November. Sue Bird turned 45 this week and happy forever-29th birthday to Vanessa!

She's Got Game #228

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Asia Hogen-Rochester scored two tries for Canada in the Rugby World Cup final and tells us what it was like hauling in silver on the biggest stage. Ottawa Charge forward Rebecca Leslie joins the show now that the PWHL schedule has been released with new cities to visit in Vancouver and Seattle. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert addressed the media prior to the start of the WNBA finals and then the Las Vegas Aces went to work, surging to a 3-0 series lead over Phoenix. Was former assistant coach Jasmine Mander scapegoated for the Canada Soccer 2024 drone scandal? Angel City FC defender and New Zealand captain Ali Riley retires. And Michaela reads listener mail!

She's Got Game #227

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Napheesa Collier uses her platform to call out WNBA leadership after being injured in the playoffs with no foul called. Inconsistent officiating in Game 3 between Minnesota and Phoenix led to suspensions and fines for coaches who dared to question the league. The players feel disrespected as CBA negotiations are going nowhere. Indiana put up a good fight, but the Las Vegas Aces are off to face the Pheonix Mercury in the WNBA Finals. The Dallas Wings fire their head coach. Emma Regan, captain of AFC Toronto, joins the show to give her impressions of the newly unveiled Diana B. Matheson trophy, which AFC Toronto will be vying for in the NSL playoffs. The 2025-26 PWHL schedule is finally out!

She's Got Game #226

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Canadian legend Desiree Scott is hanging up her cleats after fulfilling her dream of playing in a Canadian pro soccer league by suiting up for Ottawa Rapid FC in the NSL’s inaugural season. Canada is in the F-I-N-A-L! of the Women’s Rugby World Cup after taking out defending champion New Zealand. The WNBA playoffs have reached the semifinals: Indiana is giving favoured Las Vegas all they can handle, while Phoenix’s depth is proving a match for Minnesota’s stars. A’ja Wilson is the WNBA’s first-ever four-time M.V.P. award winner. The New York Liberty – who went out in the first round – won’t renew head coach Sandy Brondello’s contract, only a year after winning a title. Seattle will also be looking for a new bench boss. Was Spain’s Aitana Bonmati a deserving recipient of a third consecutive Ballon d’Or?

She's Got Game #225

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

The WNBA Playoffs are under way and Michaela and Vanessa have some opening round thoughts! Sam Kerr scores in her return to action for Chelsea after almost two years away from the beautiful game. The inaugural NSL playoffs are about to start with AFC Toronto a heavy favourite to win it all. Camryn Rogers breaks her own Canadian record to win hammer throw gold at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

She's Got Game #224

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

As promised, Michaela and Vanessa get into the WNBA MVP race between A’ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier. Paige Bueckers will be named rookie of the year. The Golden State Valkyries make the playoffs in their first season while selling out every game. The Chicago Sky suspend Angel Reese for half a game. Michaela and Vanessa speak to Nathalie Cook, executive producer of the documentary “The Pitch”, following the Northern Super League – a truly Canadian sports story. Aryna Sabalenka is the first repeat U.S. Open champion since Serena Williams eleven years ago.

She's Got Game #223

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 22:30:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa honour the career of legendary Canadian keeper Erin McLeod who retires from professional play with the Halifax Tides. The Saudi soccer league is starting to attract women’s players and Michaela and Vanessa are conflicted. Canadian Maddie Richardson, a professional climber who’s competed in multiple Climbing World Cups, joins Michaela and Vanessa. A huge transfer in the WSL: Alyssa Thompson is headed to Chelsea. London City unveiled their jerseys with a special logo that makes a lot of sense. The U.S. open is getting spicy. Venus Williams bows out in what could be her last hurrah at Flushing Meadows. The WNBA regular season is winding down and the playoff picture is taking shape. Can Indiana make the postseason and get Caitlin Clark back from injury?

She's Got Game #222

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000

The WNBA playoff push is here and the Las Vegas Aces are getting red-hot at the right time after a rough start to their season. Vanessa gives us her dream Final. Napheesa Collier is back but the Minnesota Lynx are so deep they went 5-2 without her. Things aren’t looking good for a new WNBA CBA any time soon, but who has the upper hand right now: the owners or the players? It’s WSL movement season and London City Lionesses are buying up players left and right. Who is the royal wedding of women’s sports? Another edition of Bench-Cut-Start oughta settle it!

She's Got Game #221

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Sue Bird’s statue was unveiled in Seattle and Michaela. Was. There. Michaela attended the Forever Sue game and even had the chance to ask Bird a press conference question! Should Sue Bird be included on the Mt. Rushmore of Women’s Sports? Paige Bueckers be breakin’ records, including most points by a WNBA rookie in a game. Vanessa drops a bomb of a statement by saying Bueckers is what everyone thought Caitlin Clark would be. Boom. The Connecticut Sun sale and relocation situation is getting’ complicated; it appears the WBNA prefers Houston over Boston. And what kind of draw did Victoria Mboko get at the upcoming U.S. Open?

She's Got Game #220

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

The Northern Super League’s inaugural season is entering its homestretch; Michaela and Vanessa are joined by Emma Regan, captain of first-place AFC Toronto. They also speak with Tom Gilbert, CEO of Ottawa Rapid FC, to discuss the fledgling league’s positive momentum. Minnesota and Atlanta have been the WNBA’s best over the past ten games. A’ja Wilson makes history with WNBA’s first-ever 30-point, 20-rebound game. The London City Lionesses are trying to snare Beth Mead away from crosstown rival Arsenal. Timeless wonder Venus Williams will be competing in her 25th U.S. Open at age 45.

She's Got Game #219

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000

The WNBA trade deadline has come and gone. Michaela and Vanessa break down which teams improved and who regressed. Canadian Aaliyah Edwards is headed to Connecticut to join the Sun, who might be sold and relocated to nearby Boston. What does Napheesa Collier’s ankle injury mean for the Minnesota Lynx? Ottawa gets a late goal to draw Vancouver in NSL action. Calgary can’t buy a win despite outplaying their NSL opponents. Trinity Rodman scores the winner in her return from injury to the Washington Spirit’s NWSL lineup. The Ballon d’Or nominations are out. Victoria Mboko mania has reached a fever-pitch at the Canadian Tennis Open in Montreal. Summer McIntosh hauls in four gold medals and a bronze at the World Swimming Championship. And Michaela and Vanessa play another round of Bench-Start-Cut!

She's Got Game #218

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000

England are back-to-back Euro champs after a comeback win over Spain on penalties. Chloe Kelly came up clutch again for the Lionesses. Manager Sarina Wiegman wins three-straight Euros with two different squads. The Rugby World Cup is around the corner so Michaela and Vanessa catch-up with Asia Hogan-Rochester of Canada’s National Women’s Rugby Team. Genie Bouchard calls it a career after bowing out in the second round of the Canadian Open in her hometown of Montreal. And Michaela and Vanessa shamelessly rip-off Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird’s podcast game and play Bench-Start-Cut!

She's Got Game #217

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

England requires stoppage-time to defeat Italy and advance to face Spain in the Euro final – a rematch of the World Cup final two years ago. Spain out-possessed Germany in their semifinal. Who are the WNBA’s Studbudz? WNBA players are still looking for fair and equal pay as CBA negotiations are ongoing. Michaela and Vanessa weigh-in on this week’s verdict in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial.

She's Got Game #216

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

England comes back to beat Sweden in the Euro quarters after being two goals down. The Lionesses will now face Italy who upset Norway to advance. Brazil and the unretired Marta are on the hunt for a Copa America title. The WNBA All-Star game goes down this weekend in Indiana, but Caitlin Clark won’t be able to play in it. Portland announces their WNBA team name, and it is straight fire!

She's Got Game #215

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa give their first impressions of the Euros. France beats defending-champion England in the opener. Spain is scoring goals. Wales scores their first-ever at a major tournament. The Swiss are rowdy hosts. It’s the off-season for European clubs as Barcelona loses two key players. WNBA Rookie Paige Beuckers – averaging 18 points per game – outdoes Caitlin Clark in player and media all-star polling. The WNBA will need a new CBA: could revenue-sharing be a sticking point in negotiations between the league and the players? The New York Sirens make Sarah Fillier the PWHL’s highest-paid player.

She's Got Game #214

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

The Indiana Fever win the Commissioner’s Cup. Vanessa tells you why she’s mad at the Commissioner’s Cup. Is the WNBA expanding too fast, too soon with five more teams joining the league in the next five years? Sue Bird will get a statue. Michaela is joyful. Canada loses decisively in a soccer friendly to the U.S. The Euros are underway! Spain beats rival Portugal, while Wales tops the field in one all-important stat!

She's Got Game #213

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa were at the PWHL entry draft in Ottawa! They were impressed, they break down the picks… and the huge trades… and the PWHL awards! The 2025 HHOF class will have a record three women inducted at the same time, for the first time. Yet another week with drama on and off the court in the WNBA. Paige Beuckers breaks a Caitlin Clark record. A’ja Wilson is the fastest player to 5,000 points – could she one-day surpass Diana Taurasi’s 10,659? Who will win the Euros?

Michaela and Vanessa need your help! They're getting moving for a great cause! The Get Real Movement virtual 5K fundraiser for the LGBTQ+ community! more info here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/shes-got-game

She's Got Game #212

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Chris Sinclair of The Hockey News joins the show to recap the opening of PWHL free agency and the expansion draft and to look ahead to the amateur draft. The Ottawa Charge keep losing players while expansion Vancouver continues to reap the benefits. The PWHL is taking a lot of flack for its expansion draft process. Caitlin Clark gets poked in the eye and upended on the court and WNBA drama ensues between Indiana and Connecticut, resulting in fines but no suspensions. Did the referees drop the ball? The WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final is set – it’ll be Minnesota vs. Indiana. Atlanta and Phoenix are much-improved this season while Las Vegas is struggling, what’s changed?

She's Got Game #211

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000

The PWHL expansion draft is complete, and Michaela and Vanessa tell you which of the six inaugural teams suffered more than others in losing players to Vancouver and Seattle. This week saw a big injury and a big retirement announcement in the WNBA. Paige Beuckers puts up 35 points in her return from a concussion, but Dallas still loses. Michalea and Vanessa give their take on the Riley Gaines vs. Simone Biles social media feud over transgender youth athletes.

She's Got Game #210

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Happy Pride Month to all! Michaela and Vanessa speak with Courtney Allain from the Get Real Movement to talk about the fundraiser and all the great work The Get Real Movement and The Rainbow Railroad do for the LGBTQ+ community! The two newest PWHL teams are signing players who were left unprotected by the inaugural six teams. Sarah Nurse was surprisingly left unprotected by the Sceptres. Expansion Vancouver looks instantly stacked. Hilary Knight is off to Seattle. Should the inaugural six have been able to initially protect more players than just three per team? Caitlin Clark continues to recover from a quad strain. The Indiana Fever have a losing record without her. Paige Beuckers goes into concussion protocol. The Euros are less than a month away and England announces their tournament roster.

She's Got Game #209

Sat, 31 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Minnesota defeats Ottawa to capture back-to-back Walter Cups. Every game of the PWHL Finals went to overtime. Michaela and Vanessa eulogize the 2025 Ottawa Charge and predict who’ll be on the teams’ expansion protected lists. Michaela gets to vote for the PWHL awards and reveals who was on her ballot! Paige Bueckers is setting records just five games into her WNBA career. Arsenal stuns the soccer world by upsetting mighty Barcelona 1-0 in the Champions League Final. Mary Earps retires from the English National Team after not being named the starting keeper for the upcoming Euros.

Michaela and Vanessa need your help! They're getting moving for a great cause! The Get Real Movement virtual 5K fundraiser for the LGBTQ+ community! more info here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/shes-got-game

She's Got Game #208

Sat, 24 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Minnesota and Ottawa square off in the PWHL Walter Cup Finals. How did the Charge look so good against Montreal in the semis? Michaela and Vanessa zero in on the turning point in Ottawa’s season. The PWHL released its expansion draft rules – are they too harsh on the six inaugural teams? Caitlin Clark fouls Angel Reese and things devolve from there as WNBA fans show their ugly side.

She's Got Game #207

Sat, 17 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000

We’re almost through the PWHL Playoff semis. Minnesota took out Toronto while Ottawa is on the verge of upsetting Montreal. The WNBA season is finally upon us as Paige Bueckers begins her pro basketball career, while Michaela and Vanessa make their bold predictions. And a soccer legend is coming out of retirement.

She's Got Game #206

Sat, 10 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

The PWHL Playoffs are upon us! Montreal chose their opponent – Ottawa – and the Charge pulled off the upset in Game 1. Toronto took care of business against Minnesota in Game 1 of their series, a rematch of last year’s semifinal. Sue Bird is named managing director of the U.S. Women’s Basketball Team. Canada gets a big win in rugby. And Michaela and Vanessa have a big announcement in advance of Pride Month!

She's Got Game #205

Sat, 03 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa catch-up with Ashton Bell, captain of the Ottawa Charge, who are in a feverish playoff race with last year’s finalists Boston and Minnesota which will come down to the final weekend of the regular season. Ottawa Rapid FC win their inaugural game at home against Toronto, who start 0-2 despite outplaying their opponents in both games. Barcelona and Arsenal will compete in the Champions League Final. Chelsea, despite bowing out meekly to Barca, wins the WSL league title. We finally know why Sam Kerr has been M.I.A. The FA bans transgender women from playing pro soccer in England. It’s official: The PWHL will be expanding to Seattle as well as Vancouver next year, growing the league from six to eight teams. The expansion draft will take place in late June.

She's Got Game #204

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000

The PWHL has made it official: Vancouver is getting a team! Will the league go with seven squads next season or could Seattle be next? Canada loses 4-3 in overtime to the U.S. at the Women’s World Hockey Championship. Montreal scores early and defeats Toronto 1-0 at BMO Field in their first-ever NSL encounter. Desiree Scott is retiring from the Women’s National Team – her final two friendlies will take place in Winnipeg and Montreal. Barcelona dominates Chelsea in the first-leg of their Champions League semi-final, while Lyon gets the better of Arsenal in the other semi. Chelsea fans are left wondering: where is Sam Kerr?

She's Got Game #203

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Quinn scores the first goal in NSL history as Vancouver beats Calgary to kick off Canada’s first-ever domestic women’s pro soccer league. As expected, Paige Bueckers goes first overall in the WNBA draft and her new team – the Dallas Wings – sellout their season ticket packages the next day. Michaela and Vanessa analyze all of the top WBNA draft picks and point out a notable college player who wasn’t selected. Chelsea and Man. U. will meet in the first-ever all-England Champions League final. The hot PWHL rumour is that two west coast cities will be the next to get expansion franchises. The PWHL draft will be held in Ottawa this June.

She's Got Game #202

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000

UConn defeats South Carolina to win their twelfth national title, the most of any school: South Carolina couldn’t stop UConn and didn’t have the offense to keep up. Paige Bueckers ends her college career a champion. Who’s on your UConn mount Rushmore? How deep is this WNBA draft? In soccer, Canada splits a 2-legged friendly with Argentina. While Vancouver and Calgary are about to play in the NSL’s first-ever game!

She's Got Game #201

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000

March Madness is flying by and UConn’s Paige Bueckers puts up 40! There’s a new show following the Mazda MX-5 Cup series and racer/owner Shea Holbrook joins Michaela and Vanessa to talk about it. The PWHL’s Ottawa Charge get back on track with two straight wins while Montreal loses four of five. Should the IIHF World Championship be played at a different time of year to avoid disrupting the PWHL’s playoff push?

She's Got Game #200

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000

This year’s March Madness is soured by the terrible ACL injury to JuJu Watkins. Sadly, the tournament must go on for USC and heavy-hearted NCAA fans alike. On the bright side, Paige Bueckers tied a career high for points in a game and UConn looks like they’re on a mission. Michaela and Vanessa are joined by the NSL’s first-ever signing – AFC Toronto forward Jade Kovacevic – who gets to throw out the first pitch at a Blue Jays’ game! The Champions League final four is set: Arsenal v. Lyon & Barcelona v. Chelsea. Michaela and Vanessa celebrated the 200th episode of She’s Got Game by attending a Toronto vs. Montreal PWHL game at Place Bell in Laval and they got to experience a truly special moment. Meanwhile, Ottawa gives up six unanswered third period goals in a tough home loss to New York.

She's Got Game #199

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa are joined by Ottawa Charge forward Emily Clark! They also run through their March Madness brackets: will they have the gall to bet against South Carolina and Dawn Staley? Could Paige Bueckers walk away with a championship before she turns pro? Detroit sets an American attendance record for women’s pro hockey – should the PWHL prioritize western expansion or go to the Motor City instead? The PWHL unveils a beautiful new Pride Logo created by a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community! The Northern Super League unveils its team colours and kits! Real Madrid, Lyon, Barcelona and Man. City were all first leg winners in their Champions League Quarter-final matches.

She's Got Game #198

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Paige Bueckers improves to a staggering 66-0 against conference opponents as UConn wins another Big East title. Vanessa correctly predicts UCLA’s upset of USC, while South Carolina takes down No.1 Texas to capture their third straight SEC championship and prove that you should never bet against Gamecocks’ coach Dawn Staley. The Ottawa Charge can’t hold a lead, sit outside of the playoff picture and lose star netminder Emerance Maschmeyer to injury in the same game she becomes the first PWHL goalie to record 1000 career saves. Washington wins the NWSL’s Challenge Cup: are North American sports fans embracing in-season tournaments? And Michaela has a bone to pick with the latest FIFA rankings.

She's Got Game #197

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000

It’s women’s history month so Michaela and Vanessa name their women of the week. They’re also joined by Teresa Resch, president of the WBNA expansion Toronto Tempo, who has a major announcement regarding team ownership. There are 31 NCAA Conference Championships going on: it’s madness. It’s Paige Buecker’s last ride with UConn. The New York Sirens set a new PWHL record with a nine-game losing streak.

She's Got Game #196

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Diana Taurasi – the most-decorated women’s basketball player ever – retires after 20 WNBA seasons as the league’s all-time leading scorer, with three WNBA titles and six (!) Olympic Gold medals. Michaela and Vanessa catch up with fun-loving Ottawa Charge goalie Gweneth Philips! Toronto is charging up the PWHL standings. Canada wins soccer’s Pinatar Cup! Japan takes down the U.S. to capture the She Believes Cup. And don’t look now, but the Texas Longhorns are suddenly the NCAA’s top team.

She's Got Game #195

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000

The Northern Super League has released its schedule and Michaela and Vanessa chat with Ottawa Rapid FC head coach Katrine Peterson. South Carolina’s incredible 71-game home win streak comes to an end after a blowout loss to UConn. USC guard JuJu Watkins puts up a 38-point game as the NCAA Conference Championships and March Madness lurch ever-closer. Maya Moore and Sue Bird are among the finalists to get on the ballot to gain entrance into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The Connecticut Sun deny Marina Mabrey’s trade request. The WNBA is about to tab Cleveland as its 16th franchise. Napheesa Collier beats Canadian Aaliyah Edwards in the 1v1 Tournament final. The NWSL salary cap is going up.

She's Got Game #194

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Canada wins this year’s Rivalry Series over the Americans in a fifth-and-deciding game. Should the Rivalry Series be replaced with an NHL-style Four Nations Face-Off? Natalie Spooner returns from the IR for PWHL Toronto, just as the Sceptres lose Sarah Nurse to injury. Brianna Stewart gets bounced in round 1 of the Unrivaled 1v1 Tournament, an event she co-created! Here’s a hypothetical: which two non-basketball female athletes would you like to see square off in a 1v1 tourney? We’re just four weeks away from NCAA Selection Sunday. Sam Kerr is found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment.

She's Got Game #193

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

NSL co-founder Diana Matheson joins Michaela and Vanessa two months from kickoff of the league’s inaugural season! The Indiana Fever are loading up in WNBA free agency. The Phoenix Mercury retool quickly after the departures of Griner & Taurasi. A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark have their college jerseys retired. Michaela and Vanessa regale us with tales of their visit to a Sceptres game in Toronto! Here comes an Orlando Pride championship docuseries. The Sam Kerr trial is a waste of taxpayer dollars.

She's Got Game #192

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Piper Logan of Canada’s Rugby Sevens joins Michaela and Vanessa as Canada has some big tournaments coming up. Blockbuster trades in the WNBA, including a three-way that sees Seattle land the second overall pick in the upcoming draft. Soccer transfers keep coming fast and furious in the WSL. The NWSL exodus continues: is it politically motivated? Do the PWHL’s Ottawa Charge have a scoring problem? Will Nashville get a WNBA team?

She's Got Game #191

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Paige Bueckers reaches 2000 points and is the fastest player in UConn history to do it. Dawn Staley becomes the highest paid coach in women’s college basketball. Is Diana Taurasi retiring from the WNBA? Will Brittney Griner test free agency? Is the new Unrivaled 3-on-3 women’s basketball league a smashing success? We had transfers and retirements galore in the soccer world as NWSL players keep bolting for Europe. The 2025 NWSL schedule is out. Michaela and Vanessa pick apart the transphobic Federal Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, which came closer to becoming law in the U.S. 60,000 fans have turned out so far over the first four stops of the PWHL’s Takeover Tour.

She's Got Game #190

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Why did four-time Olympian Desiree Scott come out of retirement to play with Ottawa Rapid FC? Find out as Michaela and Vanessa caught-up with the gold-medal-winning Canadian soccer star! NSL player signings are coming fast and furious, including Quinn going to Vancouver. Casey Stoney is the new head coach of the Canadian Women’s National Soccer Team. Canada beats the U.S. in the IIHF U-18 championship final. The Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball league’s inaugural season tips off this week.

She's Got Game #189

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000

The biggest trade in PWHL history (so-far) goes down on December 30th as the Ottawa Charge and Toronto Sceptres swap four players. Who won the trade? Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird were in attendance in Seattle for the PWHL’s Takeover Tour, which also hit up Vancouver, where Marie-Philip Poulin scored an incredible GWG from her knees. Is Ottawa Charge netminder Emerance Maschmeyer the best goalie in the PWHL? Michaela and Vanessa make their 2025 women’s sports predictions. Marta eschews retirement and instead signs for two more years with the defending-NWSL-champion Orlando Pride. The NWSL will expand to Denver. The NSL’s Ottawa Rapid FC sign their first four players.

She's Got Game #188

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000

2024 was truly the year of women's sports. Michaela and Vanessa look back at some of their best interviews of the year with women in sports media. You'll hear from Tessa Bonhomme, Julia Tocheri, Kenzie Lalonde, Claire Hanna and Kayla Grey!

She's Got Game #187

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa ring in the New Year by looking back on some of their best PWHL interviews of 2024, including: Brianne Jenner, Natalie Spooner, Jayna Hefford, Hayley Scamurra, Emily Clark, Amy Scheer and Carla MacLeod!

She's Got Game #186

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 22:00:00 +0000

It’s Michaela and Vanessa’s review of the year that was in Women’s sports: they reveal their top five athletes and top five sports of 2024! What was their game of the year? Who were their annual ‘She’s Got Gamys’ award winners?

She's Got Game #184

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa catch-up with former CWNST keeper Erin McLeod, who’s now the starting keeper for Halifax Tides FC of the NSL. Toronto and Golden State get new WNBA team names, logos and colours! And you get a whirlwind recap of opening week in the PWHL.

She's Got Game #183

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The Orlando Pride are your 2024 NWSL Champs! Marta goes out on top. It’s opening weekend for the second season of the PWHL! Michaela and Vanessa give you a quick preview on each Canadian team. NWSL expansion is on the horizon. And we saw upsets galore in NCAA basketball.

She's Got Game #182

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Canadian Northern Super League club Ottawa Rapid FC has a new head coach – Katrine Pedersen – and she joined Michaela and Vanessa as the team is on the verge of signing their inaugural roster. Washington Spirit take down the defending-champs, Gotham FC, and move on to play Orlando Pride in this year’s NWSL final. The Dallas Wings win the Paige Bueckers sweepstakes and will pick first overall in the WNBA draft; should the league change it's draft lottery? UConn's Geno Auriemma becomes the NCAA's all-time wins leader in Women's Basketball. Where should the PWHL expand to?

She's Got Game #181

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000

What’s it like making Canadian sports play-by-play history? Michaela and Vanessa speak to Ottawa native Kenzie Lalonde, who got to live her dream by calling an NHL Senators game – her hometown team – live on TSN TV! The NWSL Playoffs are going chalk – the top four seeds made it through – Michaela and Vanessa set you up for the semis. Gotham eliminates Portland to end Christine Sinclair’s pro career. There was a positive development, from the players’ perspective, in the Canada Soccer drone saga this week. And the Hockey Hall of Fame inducts a pair of deserving women: Natalie Darwitz & Krissy Wendell-Pohl.

She's Got Game #180

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 18:59:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa talk NWSL playoffs and more.

She's Got Game #179

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:59:00 +0000

WNBA coaching changes, shoe deals and soccer

She's Got Game #178

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 17:59:00 +0000

Are the WNBA Champion New York Liberty a super-team? Jonquel Jones is named Finals MVP. Should the Lynx have a grievance with the officiating? Temwa Chawinga sets an NWSL record for most goals in a season. Michaela and Vanessa catch-up with members of The Get REAL Movement to combat 2LGBTQ+ discrimination.

She's Got Game #177

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 17:59:00 +0000

Sabrina Ionescu makes a 3-pointer from the logo to win pivotal Game 3 for the New York Liberty in the best-of-5 WNBA Finals. Next year, the Finals will expand to a best-of-7. Michaela and Vanessa catch-up with Canadian rubgy player Sohpie deGoede, after Canada went to the final of the World Rugby WXV1 tournament against world no.1 England. Vanessa regales us with tales of her trip to watch Chelsea beat Arsenal 2-1 in front of 45,000 fans in London. The loss cost Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall his job. Christine Sinclair scores to help Portland end Orlando’s NWSL record 23-game unbeaten streak. The NWSL’s newest club, BOS Nation FC, is facing a backlash with their failed brand launch.

She's Got Game #176

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 17:59:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa make their annual WNBA Finals wagers and tee up the championship series between New York and Minnesota! The Lynx’ Napheesa Collier is making her bid for Playoff MVP. As expected, Christine Sinclair is named co-owner of the NSL’s Vancouver Rise. Marta converts a penalty in the clinching match as the undefeated Orlando Pride capture the NWSL Shield. And Michaela and Vanessa give you part two of their interview with TSN's Claire Hanna - the hardest working reporter in women's sports!

She's Got Game #175

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 16:59:00 +0000

TSN’s intrepid reporter Claire Hanna joins the show to tell us about her experience covering the biggest events in the world, including the Paris Olympics, FIFA Women’s World Cup and the inaugural PWHL season! Christine Sinclair announces her retirement from professional soccer after the end of the current NWSL season. The WNBA Semifinals are attracting a record number of TV viewers. Sabrina Ionescu is showing up again in the playoffs for the New York Liberty.

She's Got Game #174

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 17:59:00 +0000

The all-too-brief first round of the WNBA Playoffs go completely chalk. Caitlin Clark and the Fever proved too green in their first post-season go-around. Michaela and Vanessa make their second round picks! The new WSL season is under way. Canadian Kadeisha Buchanan helped Chelsea win their opener while Arsenal and Man. City played to a draw. And thoughts on the Hope Solo doc, which none of her ex-teammates would agree to appear on.

She's Got Game #173

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 17:59:00 +0000

A’ja Wilson records her 1,000th career WNBA point. Is Diana Taurasi really retiring? Michaela and Vanessa make their WNBA title picks and have expansion news – again! Portland will join the league as the 15th team in 2026, the same year as Toronto. How long until the WNBA makes it an even 16? WSL broadcasting rights are changing, but is it for the better?

She's Got Game #172

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 17:59:00 +0000

The PWHL finally and officially unveiled their team names, colours and logos! Michaela and Vanessa are joined by the PWHL’s Senior Vice President of Business Operations, Amy Scheer to get the details. We’re gearing up for the WNBA playoffs. There’s WNBA lottery intrigue with the prize being Paige Bueckers, who’s a shoe-in to go first overall. WNBA commissioner Cathey Engelbert is facing scrutiny after being asked to weigh-in on fan-racism directed towards Angel Reese. A'ja Wilson sets a new WNBA record for most points in a single season and is running away with the MVP award.

She's Got Game #171

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 17:59:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa get to know Ottawa’s latest pro soccer team – Ottawa Rapid FC of the new Northern Super League – by talking to CEO Thomas Gilbert and COO Stephanie Spruston. The Indiana Fever are on fire and Caitlin Clark will make the playoffs in her rookie season. Alex Morgan hangs up her cleats at 35 years old. Michaela and Vanessa try to guess PWHL team names.

She's Got Game #170

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 15:59:00 +0000

Seattle names a street after Sue Bird and Reign FC retires Megan Rapinoe’s number 15. Christine Sinclair and Vancouver Rise FC are teasing a future connection. Caitlin Clark is setting records in the WNBA. The WNBA playoff picture is coming into focus. The Paralympics are under way! And you get a US Open update.

She's Got Game #169

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 15:59:00 +0000

The NWSL has a new CBA: the salary cap is going up and they’re eliminating the draft. Portland Thorns trade Canada’s Janine Beckie to Racing Louisville. The latest FIFA rankings are out. The WNBA is back in full force after the Olympic break: who are your favourites for the MVP award?

She's Got Game #168

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 15:59:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa recap the Olympics: including USA’s sweep of soccer and basketball Gold, Imane Kahelif’s boxing triumph and Jordan Chiles being stripped of her bronze medal. They also reveal their favourite Olympic moments. The WNBA is back! The Indiana Fever will host next year’s All-Star Game. Dearica Hamby is taking the Las Vegas Aces to court, filing a discrimination lawsuit against Becky Hammond. And Ottawa’s NSL team name and logo are released!

She's Got Game #167

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 15:59:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa wrap-up the Paris Games and debate who should be Canada’s flag-bearer for the closing ceremonies. What are the takeaways from Canada’s performances in soccer and basketball? Can Brazil’s Marta finally capture a major soccer title? What were your favourite events to watch?

She's Got Game #166

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 15:59:00 +0000

Well, well, well, how the turntables… Canada reaches the knockout stage of the Olympic soccer tournament despite being docked six points for the spying scandal. More details have surfaced on just how extensive spying programs are at the sport’s highest level. Brazilian legend Marta gets red-carded and might’ve played in her last Olympic match, while the Americans look like the best team by far. 17-year-old Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh is fulfilling her great promise with a fantastic showing at the Paris Games.

She's Got Game #165

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 03:59:00 +0000

Canadian soccer officials are embroiled in controversy after flying a drone to spy on another team’s practice. On the pitch, Canada opens their Olympic title defence with a victory. We saw Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese as teammates at the WNBA All-Star Game. Christine Sinclair and Sue Bird were conspicuously left off ESPN’s list of the top 100 athletes of the 21st Century.

She's Got Game #164

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 15:59:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa catch-up with Canadian heptathlete Georgia Ellenwood who competed in the Tokyo Olympics but is inured and won’t compete in Paris. Ellenwood gives us insight into what her fellow Canadian track and field teammates are going through. Canada is set to defend their Olympic Gold Medal in soccer. There are new revelations into the toxic environment of harassment and bullying with PWHL Minnesota, who’ve been mired in controversy ever since they won the league’s inaugural championship. The WNBA is closing in on a record new multi-billion dollar TV rights deal. And Caitlin Clark sets a new WNBA record for most assists in a single game.

She's Got Game #163

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 15:59:00 +0000

A’ja Wilson is the first-ever WNBA player to land on the cover on NBA2K25! Caitlin Clark becomes the first WNBA rookie to ever put up a triple-double. Fellow rookie Angel Reese posts a double-double in 13-straight games to set a new WNBA record. Michaela and Vanessa speak to Chanel Keenan, a disability advocate who held the unique role of Intersectionality Consultant with the Seattle Kraken. Chanel had a one-of-a-kind job in the NHL: striving to make hockey a more inclusive sport for all. Orlando ends Kansas City’s unbeaten streak in a clash of the two best teams in the NWSL. The Portland Thorns sign a key player who starred at last year’s World Cup. PWHL Ottawa re-sign their second-leading scorer and their fan-favourite backup goalie.

She's Got Game #162

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 15:59:00 +0000

The Olympics start later this month! Get to know Toshka Besharah-Hrebacka and Natalie Davison, who are headed to Paris as part of Canada’s Canoe/Kayak sprint team, but not before joining Michaela and Vanessa for a chat. Michaela and Vanessa also break down Canada’s Olympic Soccer roster. Were there any glaring omissions? The San Diego Wave are in hot water after club President Jill Ellis is publicly accused of fostering an abusive workplace environment by a pair of former employees. The WNBA’s All-Star roster was released. Caitlin Clark garnered the most votes and fellow superstar rookie Angel Reese wasn’t far behind.

She's Got Game #161

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 15:59:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa catch up with PWHL forward Rebecca Leslie, who leaves Toronto to sign with her hometown team in Ottawa. The USWNT release their roster for the upcoming Olympics and there were some surprising veteran omissions: Alex Morgan was left off, while the controversial Korbin Albert made the team, despite her history of anti-LGTBQ+ comments. The Minnesota Lynx serve notice to the rest of the WNBA by winning the Commissioner’s Cup.

She's Got Game #160

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 15:59:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa speak to TSN’s Kayla Grey about her community work and all things WNBA! Los Angeles Sparks star rookie Cameron Brink will miss the Olympics with a torn ACL. The Indiana Fever are stringing wins together for the first time in forever. New York and Minnesota will meet in the Commissioner’s Cup final. The PWHL season is done but the league is still making news for all the wrong reasons. Sam Kerr couldn’t help but prank Chelsea fans before announcing her contract extension.

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She's Got Game #159

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 15:59:00 +0000

It’s always Pride Month here on She’s Got Game! Michaela and Vanessa announce their partnership with non-profit initiative – The Get REAL Movement and Rainbow Railroad – to run/walk/move 5K for 2SLGBTQ+ rights (link below)! Get the lowdown on the PWHL’s first-ever Entry Draft and Awards. There’s big-time controversy surrounding PWHL Champion Minnesota. Caitlin Clark is left off USA’s Olympic basketball team.

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She's Got Game #158

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 15:59:00 +0000

Canada’s women’s national soccer team gets a tune-up before the Olympics, but we won’t know the final roster until the end of the month – Michaela and Vanessa speculate on who could be headed to Paris. What form are Canada’s competitors in less than 50 days before the Olympic tournament kicks off? The Caitlin Clark-Kennedy Carter incident and the controversy it’s drummed up has national sports pundits talking WNBA like never-before. And A’ja Wilson did something that no WNBA player has ever done.

She's Got Game #157

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 15:59:00 +0000

PWHL Minnesota go from being on the brink of elimination to first place Toronto – who picked them to be their first round opponent – to winning the first-ever Walter Cup! Taylor Heise’s 4 goals and 5 points in the final 2 games were enough for her to be named Playoff MVP. Hilary Knight went pointless in 8 playoff games for PWHL Boston after a less-than-stellar regular season. Canada is finally and officially getting a new pro women’s soccer circuit: the 6-team Northern Super League! The NSL will kick off in April 2025. Barcelona is a dynasty, capturing their third UEFA Champions League title in the last 4 years. Caitlin Clark drops a game-winning 3-pointer and then puts up 30 points in back-to-back games as she finds her way in her rookie WNBA season. And get a French Open update!

She's Got Game #156

Sat, 25 May 2024 15:59:00 +0000

‘Minister of Defence’ retired Keeper Stephanie Labbé – who backstopped Canada to soccer gold in Tokyo – joins Michaela and Vanessa. She’s now GM of Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The WNBA is coming to Toronto in 2026! Michaela and Vanessa have some team name suggestions. The New York Liberty welcomed Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever for their home opener at Barclays Center and Michaela was there to witness Ellie the Elephant steal the show! Michaela and Vanesa dispel the myth that Clark is struggling. Sabrina Ionescu has reached another level in her fourth season. Rookie Nika Muhl is stepping into Sue Bird’s shadow in Seattle. And it’s an all-American PWHL Final.

She's Got Game #155

Sat, 18 May 2024 15:59:00 +0000

Toronto is getting a WNBA team in 2026! Michaela and Vanessa have all the info ahead of next week’s big press conference. The PWHL Playoffs have been thrilling! Montreal is swept by Boston in 3 shocking OT games. Minnesota has turned the tables on Toronto. 2.1 million viewers tuned in to watch Caitlin Clark put up 20 points and commit 10 turnovers in her pro debut. A’ja Wilson finally has her own signature shoe! Has Vivianne Miedema played her last game for WSL Arsenal?

She's Got Game #154

Sat, 11 May 2024 15:59:00 +0000

Ottawa head coach Carla Macleod joins Michaela and Vanessa to look back on a whirlwind inaugural PWHL season. Ottawa fell short in their post-season bid, but the playoffs are underway in Montreal and Toronto. Toronto had fun on social media choosing their semi-final opponent. Natalie Spooner scores the PWHL’s first-ever playoff goal. Caitlin Clark is set to make her professional debut as a new WBNA season gets underway. Chelsea’s WSL title hopes are resurrected after an 8-0 win coupled with a Man City loss.

She's Got Game #153

Sat, 04 May 2024 15:59:00 +0000

Trans athletes are under attack – again – but Michaela and Vanessa illustrate how they’re not a threat to women’s sports and how we should let all kids play. A WBNA legend announces her retirement. The inaugural PWHL playoffs are almost here – who’s got a spot and who’s still fighting for one? Chelsea had pre-season dreams of a quadruple, but they might not win any titles at all this season.

She's Got Game #152

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 15:59:00 +0000

The inaugural PWHL season is in the home stretch! Marie-Philip Poulin gets a standing ovation at a game in Montreal that set the new all-time attendance record for women’s pro hockey. Ottawa gets two critical wins to help them in their playoff push, thanks to four goals from Brianne Jenner. The Portland Thorns are turning it around after a rough start to their NWSL season. Man City lose their top scorer – possibly for the season – as they jostle with Chelsea atop the WSL table. WNBA teams like Washington and Las Vegas are moving games against Caitlin Clark and Indiana to larger arenas to accommodate the demand for tickets.

She's Got Game #151

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:59:00 +0000

Brianne Jenner, fresh off winning gold at the Worlds, joins Michaela and Vanessa to talk about Canada’s thrilling OT win over the Americans and captaining Ottawa down the stretch of the PWHL’s inaugural season. The Indiana Fever select generational phenom Caitlin Clark 1st overall in the WNBA draft – which peaked at over 3 million TV viewers – Michaela and Vanessa break down the rest of the picks.

She's Got Game #150

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 15:59:00 +0000

The women outdraw the men in NCAA Finals viewership. South Carolina caps a perfect season with a National Championship, one year after almost doing it. Does Caitlin Clark need to eventually win a WNBA Championship to be truly considered the G.O.A.T.? Canada succumbs to the Americans in penalties at the She Believes Cup. And Penny Oleksiak is back in the pool after dealing with health issues and she’s gearing up for this summer’s Paris Games.

She's Got Game #149

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 15:59:00 +0000

The NCAA Final Four is here! How’s your bracket? Iowa’s Caitlin Clark had her revenge on LSU in the Elite 8. Angel Reese declares for the WNBA draft. UConn took out USC – is Aaliyah Edwards under-appreciated? The PWHL championship trophy has been named and unveiled! Arsenal beats Chelsea to capture the Conti Cup. Leah Williamson is back training with the Lionesses for the first time in a year. Was USWNT midfielder Korbin Albert’s apology to the LGBTQ+ community sincere?

She's Got Game #148

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 15:59:00 +0000

It’s time for a March Madness bracket check! Caitlin Clark plays her last game in Iowa. NCAA women’s basketball TV ratings are through the roof. PWHL Toronto’s epic win-streak comes to an end. ACL injuries continue to plague women’s soccer as Gotham FC lose Midge Purce to a left-knee tear – are packed schedules and too many International breaks to blame?

She's Got Game #147

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 15:59:00 +0000

The NCAA Frozen Four is this weekend and Michaela and Vanessa speak to the Director of Women’s College Hockey, Sadie Lundquist. How many brackets are too many? Michaela and Vanessa made March Madness picks this year… and they are nervous. The WNBA feels slighted by their TV deal with ABC/Disney. It was a ginormous opening weekend for the NWSL with a new Challenge Cup format. Janine Beckie is back in a big way, 366 days after her injury and the Portland Thorns are off and running. Get a Champions League quarterfinals update. Is it too soon to stress over the Olympic soccer groupings? And Ottawa makes a shocking move at the PWHL’s trade deadline.

She's Got Game #146

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 15:59:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa welcome PWHL Ottawa forward Emily Clark to the show! Emily talks about the league selling out big arenas and Ottawa’s tight playoff race. The USWNT are your inaugural Gold Cup champions. The Carleton Ravens win back-to-back OUA Titles. The NCAA Conference Finals are done. The Las Vegas Aces sellout their season ticket packages in record time. And Michaela and Vanessa continue their Women's History Month feature.

She's Got Game #145

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 16:59:00 +0000

Canada cries foul after their Gold Cup semi-final loss to the U.S. Pouring rain made conditions perilous in San Diego. Is CONCACAF to blame? Luckily, no one was hurt. It’ll be Chelsea v Arsenal in the Conti Cup final at the end of March. England and Ireland draw into the group of death for Euro 2025 qualifiers. Caitlin Clark has all the NCAA records now. Michaela and Vanessa break in a brand new segment: “For a Dollar, Name a Woman!” The dream of a Toronto WNBA expansion team may not be dead. The PWHL needle is pointing up for Montreal and Toronto, but down for Ottawa.

She's Got Game #144

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 16:59:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa chat with Tara Llanes from Canada’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team, prepping for Paris 2024. The USWNT loses on home soil to a CONCACAF opponent for the first time in over two decades. Spain, the World Cup champs, look impressive in Olympic qualification. Caitlyn Clark declares for the WNBA draft while setting more all-time NCAA records. Breanna Stewart signs a one-year extension with the N.Y. Liberty. PWHL Ottawa hosted New York in a battle of desperate teams as the league rolled out exciting new rule changes and an innovative playoff format.

She's Got Game #143

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 16:59:00 +0000

This week on She’s Got Game PWHL forward Natalie Spooner, joins Michaela and Vanessa to talk about the attendance record in women’s hockey. Plus it was a big weekend for the WSL as the Gold Cup is underway.

She's Got Game #142

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 16:59:00 +0000

Caitlin Clark becomes the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer and she set the record in style by sinking a signature 3-pointer. Diana Matheson gives us a Project 8 update. It’s WSL rivalry weekend. the Lionesses are healthy again. Jonquel Jones re-signs with the WBNA’s New York Liberty.

She's Got Game #141

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 16:59:00 +0000

Lexie fever is sweeping the nation! Michaela and Vanessa talk to one of the PWHL’s most popular players: Ottawa’s Lexie Adzija. Should Arsenal fans be concerned with their losses against lesser WSL teams? USNWT captain Lindsay Horan stirs up controversy after saying American soccer fans “aren’t smart.” The Seattle Storm are contenders again after making waves in WNBA free agency. Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh dominates American star Katie Ledecky in the pool.

She's Got Game #140

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 16:59:00 +0000

The worst kept secret in soccer is out: Jessie Flemming is officially a member of the Portland Thorns, joining fellow Canadians Christine Sinclair and Janine Beckie. Iowa’s Caitlin Clark vaults into 2nd place in career NCAA scoring and is on-pace to break the all-time record by mid-February. WNBA free agency is in full-swing and a surprising name is leaving L.A. after 12 years. It’s never too early to talk Olympic Basketball rosters. The Champions League quarterfinal draw is upon us while soccer players keep suffering serious knee injuries. There's good news and bad news from the world of figure skating. And the PWHL 3-on-3 showcase is going down at the NHL All-Star Game in Toronto – with a bit of WNBA flavour.

She's Got Game #139

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 16:59:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa are joined by Jill Burgin, Chief Marketing Officer of AFC Toronto City of the new Canadian Women’s Pro Soccer League to discuss the league’s launch in 2025 and what they’re learning from the PWHL. Speaking of the PWHL, it was a busy week as Toronto’s Brianne Jenner finally got off the schneid and Marie-Philip Poulin took the league’s goal-scoring lead as Montreal moved up the standings. Lots more soccer news as Christine Sinclair confirms she’ll be returning to the NWSL's Thorns for another season and Jessie Fleming might leave Chelsea to join her in Portland. While Bev Priestman will return to coach Canada at the next World Cup.

She's Got Game #138

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 16:59:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa are joined by PWHL chairperson Jayna Hefford and U.S. Ambassador David L. Cohen to talk about Hockey Week. Get the latest on the first few weeks of the fledging PWHL. And Caitlin Clark keeps setting NCAA basketball records.

She's Got Game #137

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 16:59:00 +0000

Bad news for soccer fans worldwide as Chelsea’s Sam Kerr suffers a season-ending knee injury and will most likely miss this summers’ Olympics. Are female athletes getting injured more often? If so, could it be attributed to a lack of resources? A prominent NWSL team will change ownership, team name, logo and colours. The PWHL keeps breaking attendance records. Marie-Philip Poulin silences her critics by notching a hat trick for Montreal. The NCAA signs a massive TV deal with ESPN. The amazing Caitlin Clark notches a triple double and drains a no-look, half-court shot. WNBA free agency is almost upon us. Could Elena Della Donne be heading west?

She's Got Game #136

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 16:59:00 +0000

PWHL games are underway! Michaela and Vanessa have blanket coverage of the league’s inaugural slate of games. They also speak to Hayley Scamurra, who scored the Ottawa franchise's first-ever goal in a game that set an attendance record for women’s pro hockey. Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes keeps breaking NCAA basketball records. The defending NWSL Champions Gotham FC are loading up on big name players this off season. And Michaela and Vanessa make their bold women’s sports predictions for 2024!

She's Got Game #135

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 16:59:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa share some their best interviews from 2023, including Canadian soccer stars Sophie Schmidt and Quinn, soccer legend turned exec. Diana Matheson and Team Canada hockey superstar Sarah Nurse!

She's Got Game #134

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:59:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa recap a massive year in women's sports by giving out their year-end awards: the best and worst moments of 2023, the heroes and losers, highlights, MVPs and best quotes!

She's Got Game #133

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 16:59:00 +0000

We have bidders for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Chelsea bests Arsenal in the London Derby. Lauren James is in hot water again. Vanessa shares her Caitlin Clark conspiracy theory as Indiana is awarded the No.1 pick – again – in the WNBA draft. Paige Bueckers scored her 1000th point in the NCAA. Ann-Sophie Bettez signs with the PWHL’s Montreal Echo.

She's Got Game #132

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:59:00 +0000

Christine Sinclair changed the game. Michaela and Vanessa share their thoughts and emotions on her final match for Canada. Stunning upsets mark Olympic soccer qualification in Europe. Will Caitlin Clark turn pro or stay in college? The PWHL regular season is fast approaching and Toronto has already sold out all of their season ticket packages.

She's Got Game #131

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 16:59:00 +0000

It’s hard to understate what Christine Sinclair has meant to Canada’s transformation into a soccer nation as she’s set to play her final international game on Tuesday. The PWHL released its schedule and launched its revamped website. The WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury has posted cryptic social media messages about Diana Taurasi’s future.

She's Got Game #130

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 16:59:00 +0000

The USWNT is leaving some big name veterans like Alex Morgan off its roster for upcoming friendlies against China to better evaluate younger players. It’s never too early to talk 2024 Paris Games. Over in the NCAA, where is LSU’s Angel Reese? Caitlin Clark got to spread her wings on the Manningcast. The PWHL will drop the puck in less than two months. Ottawa and Toronto have signed most of their players. The Montreal Echo could be formidable but have been slow to get their players under contract. And find out how to join Michaela and Vanessa for a Women’s Sports Trivia Night for a good cause!

She's Got Game #129

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 16:59:00 +0000

Gotham FC are your 2023 NWSL champions! OL Reign’s title drought continues while Megan Rapinoe was injured in her final game. Michaela and Vanessa also recap matchday one in UEFA Champions League. The NCAA basketball season is heating up as UConn’s Paige Bueckers slowly rounds into form returning from injury. PWHL training camps are underway!

She's Got Game #128

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 16:59:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa set up the NWSL Final between a pair of unlikely teams in Gotham FC and OL Reign, who both squeaked into the playoffs. Who will retire with a championship: Ali Krieger or Megan Rapinoe? The NCAA season is underway and Caitlin Clark is reminding everyone how good she is at basketball. Also get WSL updates and a recap of game one of hockey’s Canada-U.S. Rivalry Series.

She's Got Game #127

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 15:59:00 +0000

Vanessa was in Montreal to witness Christine Sinclair’s farewell tour. Michaela and Vanessa talk Ballon d’Or disrespect and U.S. soccer coaching candidates. Get your NWSL semi-final primer and predictions. Which NWSL awards nominees will win?

She's Got Game #126

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 15:59:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa have a lot of thoughts and feelings about Canadian sports legend Christine Sinclair announcing her retirement from the CWNST. The NWSL semi-final matchups – including Sinclair’s Portland Thorns – are set, the WSL season is heating up, the UEFA women’s Champions League groups have been drawn, we have team names in the PWHL and swimmer Maggie MacNeil makes Canadian history at the Pan Am Games!

She's Got Game #125

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 15:59:00 +0000

A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces were sterling in dropping just a single playoff game en route to becoming the WNBA’s first back-to-back champs in 21 years. Michaela and Vanessa break down the NWSL playoff bracket. Over in the WSL, Sam Kerr scored in her return to Chelsea while Beth Mead is back with Arsenal after missing 11 months due to injury. PWHL training camp rosters were released and Michaela and Vanessa are excited!

She's Got Game #124

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 15:59:00 +0000

The Las Vegas Aces are putting together a WNBA playoff run for the ages. A’ja Wilson is proving her worth when it matters most – again – despite finishing third in MVP voting. What’s happened to the New York Liberty’s star players in these Finals? NWSL playoff scenarios are taking shape and the league's Golden Boot award is coming down to the wire. In Europe, Canadian Cloe Lacasse plays hero for Arsenal in the WSL, while Jorge Vilda finds another job less than a month after being fired by the Spanish Soccer Federation. Closer to home, Canada Soccer announces friendlies against Brazil in Montreal and Halifax.

She's Got Game #123

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 15:59:00 +0000

The WNBA drops expansion tweets on the eve of the Finals… but what about Toronto? Michaela and Vanessa break down the series between the Liberty and Aces. Will Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers turn pro? Across the pond, the WSL season kicked off with big results for Chelsea and Liverpool. Back west, Seattle gears up for Megan Rapinoe night!

She's Got Game #122

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 15:59:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa were at BMO Field – part of a record crowd – to witness Canada punch their ticket to Paris 2024 with a win over Jamaica. Was it Christine Sinclair’s final game with Team Canada on home soil? South of the border, Megan Rapinoe officially played her last game for Team USA. The WNBA handed out their awards and Breanna Stewart took home her 2nd MVP nod. And Michaela makes a bold WNBA playoff prediction.

She's Got Game #121

Sat, 23 Sep 2023 15:59:00 +0000

The PWHL held its historic first draft and some big names read out the picks: we break down each of the six rosters. We’re also joined by Diana Matheson of Project 8, who is getting closer to launching Canada’s first women’s pro soccer league. We’re into Round 2 of the WNBA Playoffs. And Megan Rapinoe plays her last NWSL game in Portland.

She's Got Game #120

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +0000

The WNBA playoffs are underway - Lindsay D'Arcangelo of the Athletic breaks down all the matchups! The US Open wrapped up with Coco Gauff winning her first major title. And the North Carolina Courage are NWSL Challenge Cup champs.

She's Got Game #119

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 22:59:00 +0000

PWHL General Managers for all six inaugural teams have been announced. The Spanish Soccer federation finally parts ways with disgraced Spanish women's national team coach Jorge Vilda. The WNBA MVP-race is heating up and could the Connecticut Sun play spoiler this year?

She's Got Game #118

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 15:59:00 +0000

It’s long overdue, but a new professional women’s hockey league is coming to North America in 2024. How will the PWHL handle its draft and free agency? Michaela and Vanessa speak with Claire Hanna, who was in Australia covering the Women’s World Cup for TSN. Claire interviewed an emotional Christine Sinclair after what could’ve been her last match for Canada and witnessed the epic final between England and Spain. Claire also gives us her thoughts on the birth of the PWHL. FIFA is getting involved in the Spanish Soccer Federation scandal. A clash of WNBA titans signals the arrival of the push the playoffs. And over 92,000 fans watched a women’s volleyball game in Nebraska to break a record.

She's Got Game #117

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 15:59:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa review the Women’s World Cup. Spain’s victory is overshadowed by the controversy surrounding their federation. Australia-New Zealand 2023 was the most-attended Women’s World Cup of all-time. Michaela and Vanessa are also joined by Eva Havaris of Tennis Canada, which is pioneering diversity, equity and inclusivity initiatives. And Vanessa asks why A’ja Wilson isn’t the face of the WNBA yet.

She's Got Game #116

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 15:59:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa break down the Spain-England final at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Spain has a teenage phenom coming through for them in the knockout stage despite the team’s controversy with their coach. Meanwhile, the Lionesses had to survive a wild semifinal against the host nation to make it this far and they have a tough roster decision to make for Sunday’s final. Australia-New Zealand 2023 viewership is through the roof while the USWNT predictably sacked their coach. Michaela and Vanessa haven’t forgotten about the WNBA as the New York Liberty won the 2023 Commissioner's Cup.

She's Got Game #115

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 15:59:00 +0000

History is being made every day at the FIFA Women’s World Cup – from the U.S. bowing out early to record attendance, Michaela and Vanessa go over it all and get you set for the quarterfinals. They’re joined by former Canadian keeper, now TSN analyst Erin McLeod.

She's Got Game #114

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:59:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa pick up the pieces after Canada’s group stage exit from the FIFA Women’s World Cup. What’s next for Christine Sinclair? Is women's soccer being properly supported by Canada Soccer? Are the Americans' struggles a sign the gap between nations has closed?

She's Got Game #113

Sat, 29 Jul 2023 15:59:00 +0000

So, how are your nerves – and sleep patterns – after Canada’s first two games on the other side of the globe? Michaela and Vanessa prep you for Monday morning’s monumental match against host Australia. Who has surprised and who has looked merely pedestrian in the early stages of the tournament?

She's Got Game #112

Sat, 22 Jul 2023 15:59:00 +0000

It's all World Cup, all the time: did Michaela and Vanessa see anything from Canada's opening match at the FIFA World Cup they could build on going forward? What else stood out from the other openers and which matches can we look forward to this week?

She's Got Game #111

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 15:59:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa pour over the recently-released World Cup rosters. This will be the last World Cup for several of the sport’s greatest legends including Marta, Megan Rapinoe and Christine Sinclair. How will Canada fare in the "group of death?" Michaela and Vanessa also set you up for WNBA All-Star weekend, review the late stages of Wimbledon and let you know which tennis superstar will be playing in Montreal for likely the final time next month.

She's Got Game #110

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 15:59:00 +0000

Huge shake-up in the world of women’s hockey – a new North American pro league is set to launch in January 2024! We’re just 2 weeks away from the World Cup and FIFA is banning players from wearing LGBTQ+ armbands. A new 3-on-3 American basketball league will begin play during the WNBA’s offseason.

She's Got Game #109

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 15:59:00 +0000

WWCFL player Alyssa Funk of the champion Saskatoon Valkyries joins Michaela and Vanessa to espouse the joys of women’s tackle football. Canada Soccer is near bankruptcy – how will it affect the women’s team heading into the World Cup? What’s HotShot and why are NWSL players drinking it? The All-star rosters are out and we have another coaching change in the WNBA. A former world no.1 tennis legend is making a comeback and her first match will be on Canadian soil. Vanessa profiles Australian soccer star Sam Kerr.

She's Got Game #108

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 15:59:00 +0000

Canadian soccer star Quinn is mentoring young athletes and joins Michaela and Vanessa to talk about it and much more! The U.S. loses a key player to injury ahead of next month’s World Cup in Australia. We have our first coaching casualty midway into the NWSL season. Are WNBA teams really inching closer to using charter flights? Jewell Loyd is single-handedly trying to drag the Seattle Storm back into the win column in their post-dynasty era.

She's Got Game #107

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 15:59:00 +0000

It's Festivus in June: Michaela and Vanessa airs their grievances, like ‘firsts’ that aren’t actually ‘firsts.’ They also get you excited for next month's FIFA Women's World Cup. The NWSL gets called out for its transgender policy. WNBA legend Sue Bird had her jersey retired by the Seattle Storm. Leyla Annie Fernandez and Taylor Townshend made quite the run to the French Open doubles' final.

She's Got Game #106

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 15:59:00 +0000

Sophie de Goede, captain of Canada's national women's Rugby team, joins the show as Ottawa is set to host the 2023 Pacific Four Series in July. Aliyah Boston is tearing up the WNBA and was named rookie of the month for May, while two super teams are emerging in the early going. Michaela and Vanessa lament that this summer's World Cup will be the last for some of the legends of women's soccer and tell you why the NWSL's Portland Thorns vs. OL Reign is one of the greatest rivalries in sports.

She's Got Game #105

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 15:59:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa celebrate Pride Month! Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey are engaged! Sam Kerr will leave Chelsea for Bayern Munich. Is the NWSL getting it wrong with the Challenge Cup? The U.S. has some tough roster decisions to make ahead of the Women’s World Cup while Canada deals with injuries. Breanna Stewart returns to Seattle for the first time as a member of the N.Y. Liberty.

She's Got Game #104

Sat, 27 May 2023 15:59:00 +0000

Michaela recounts her trip to Portland to see Christine Sinclair and the Thorns in action. Chelsea are crowned FA Cup champs for a third-straight season. Is there a player you’ve never seen live who you want to see live? If you could turn one women’s sports story into a documentary, which would it be? TV ratings for the WNBA’s opening weekend were historic. And find out which big-time hockey player is leaping from the PWHPA to the PHF.

She's Got Game #103

Sat, 20 May 2023 15:59:00 +0000

Toronto was hyped to host its first-ever WNBA preseason game and proved it's ready for a WNBA expansion franchise. Michaela and Vanessa speak with very special guest, award-winning journalist Sarah Spai,n who was in Toronto for the game.

She's Got Game #102

Sat, 13 May 2023 15:59:00 +0000

The first-ever WNBA game north of the border takes place this weekend in Toronto, featuring Canadian Bridget Carleton and the Minnesota Lynx tipping off against the Chicago Sky in a preseason clash. ‘Cake-gate’ is uncovering the pervasive inequality in the tennis world. American female hockey players want the U.S. national program to give them the same resources and pay that their luckier Canadian counterparts receive.

She's Got Game #101

Sat, 06 May 2023 15:59:00 +0000

Michaela and Vanessa have your NWSL highlights and international soccer updates. Find out how FIFA is defending women’s soccer. Get the latest from the world of tennis and find out what Serena’s up to. Michaela and Vanessa tease the upcoming WNBA season and feature the Jaedyn Shaw, the youngest soccer player to ever score in her NWSL debut.

She's Got Game #100

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 15:59:00 +0000

Canadian soccer star and National Team captain Sophie Schmidt joins Michaela and Vanessa for episode 100! They’re also joined by retired CWNT standout Diana Matheson and AFC Toronto City CEO Helena Ruken to speak about growing the women’s pro game in Canada.

She's Got Game #99

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 15:59:00 +0000

We catch up with very special guest Sarah Nurse and touch on everything from playing in this year’s World Championship to being on the cover of EA Sports NHL 2023. Get the latest soccer news, including NWSL expansion to San Francisco. And we feature teen soccer stars Alyssa and Gisele Thompson.

She's Got Game #98

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 15:59:00 +0000

The WNBA draft was stacked, so why is it taking so long for the league to expand beyond 12 teams? Canada played France in their final tune-up friendly before this summer’s Women’s World Cup, while Team Canada had a close call at the Women’s World Hockey Championship.