She's Got Game
Want the latest from the world of women's sports? How about random facts about Sue Bird? She's Got Game with Michaela Schreiter and Vanessa Sanchez highlights women's sports and the incredible athletes who play them. You'll hear news and notes from women's hockey, soccer, basketball, tennis, golf and more! Plus interviews with athletes, coaches, and other newsmakers, along with detailed analysis and insider information from two of the most passionate women's sports fans!
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May 15
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. 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
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May 9
She's Got Game #206
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!
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May 1
She's Got Game #205
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.
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Apr 24
She's Got Game #204
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.
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Apr 17
Quinn scores the first goal in NSL history as Vancouver beats Calgary to kick of 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 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.
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Apr 10
She's Got Game #202
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!
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Apr 3
She's Got Game #201
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?
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Mar 27
She's Got Game #200
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.
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Mar 20
She's Got Game #199
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.
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Mar 13
She's Got Game #198
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.