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This week, Monica and Sara are joined by investor, consultant, and women's sports advocate Missy Capone for a conversation that goes far beyond the scoreboard. From growing up with "athlete" as their strongest identity to navigating queerness, corporate life, and finding community through sport, Missy shares a journey that's equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and deeply relatabl...

This week, the Monday Night Squad is back for their first WNBA season check-in. Monica and Sara are joined by T and Kaycie to break down the biggest surprises of the season so far, from breakout rookies and expansion team success stories to the teams already looking like serious contenders.  The conversation also explores how much the league continues to evolve. With more teams, more opportunities...

This week, Monica and Sara are giving softball the spotlight it deserves. From a thrilling Women's College World Series to record viewership numbers and a growing professional league, they break down why this is such an exciting moment for the sport and the athletes driving it forward. As women's sports continue to gain momentum, softball is building something special of its own. More fa...

This week’s episode is a special one! Monica and Sara sit down with Skelly Payne, Manager of Partnerships at Unrivaled to talk all things sports, community, and the rapid growth of women’s athletics. From working in a startup league to navigating identity in sports spaces, this conversation goes way beyond the game itself. They dive into what makes women’s sports feel different right now — the con...

This week’s episode is a full WNBA chaos check-in, and there’s a lot to unpack. Monica and Sara are joined by the Monday Night squad crew, T and Kaycie, to break down everything from the Final Four to the draft, expansion teams, and what’s shaping up to be a wild 2026 season. They talk through how much has changed in such a short window — from record-setting contracts to major roster moves — and w...

The 2026 NWSL season is officially underway, and opening weekend delivered plenty to talk about. Monica and Sara break down the biggest moments from week one — from star players returning to the pitch to record-setting crowds showing up for women’s soccer. They also dive into the momentum building across the league, including new expansion teams, major contract headlines, and why the atmosphere ar...

The bracket is set, the tournament is about to begin, and Monica and Sara are diving into this year’s Women’s March Madness. In this episode, they talk about why the women’s tournament keeps getting bigger every year, what makes March Madness such a unique playoff environment, and why this stage can completely change the trajectory of teams and players. With powerhouse programs returning to the to...

We’re coming to you live (and slightly sleep-deprived) from Miami. This bonus episode is our full Unrivaled vlog — two nights, all eight teams, and the kind of energy you can’t really capture unless you’re in the building. From the Sephora Arena activations to sold-out crowds, halftime chaos, and last-second free throws, we’re taking you behind the scenes of what felt like a landmark moment for wo...

This week’s episode dives into Heated Rivalry — the hockey romance that’s been everywhere lately — and uses it as a jumping-off point for a bigger conversation about queer representation, sports storytelling, and why certain narratives break through the way they do. Monica and Sara talk through what worked, what felt intentional, and why the emotional tone of the story resonated with so many peopl...

In the final episode of Play Like A They for 2025, Monica and Sara look back on a massive year in women’s sports — the moments that made them laugh, scream, book flights, and believe even harder in where these leagues are headed. They reflect on the year's throughline: new leagues launching, expansion teams finding their footing, record-breaking crowds, and players shaping culture both on and...

This week’s episode is a quick guide to the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) — and a check-in on what’s been an electric few weeks for women’s sports. Consider it your crash course in the PWHL: where to start, who to follow, and why this league is already changing the game for women’s hockey. Monica and Sara kick things off with Gotham FC’s underdog championship win in the NWSL, before ju...

It’s playoff time, and we’re talking football. (The global kind.) ️ This week, Monica and Sara dive into the 2025 NWSL Playoffs—who made it, who’s out, and what to expect as the chase for the championship heats up. From Kansas City’s dominant regular season to Gotham FC’s underdog moment, they break down the top storylines, key players, and why single elimination makes every game feel like a final...

The 2025 WNBA season has officially wrapped, and Monica and Sara are here to break it all down: finals, coaching chaos, and what’s next for women’s basketball. They recap the Las Vegas Aces’ dominant championship run, the Phoenix Mercury’s collapse, and how injuries and confidence shifts changed the playoff landscape. From Alyssa Thomas’s tough series to A’ja Wilson’s continued dynasty-level play,...

The playoffs are here, and we’ve got plenty to talk about. In this episode, Monica and Sara dive into the first round of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs and all the chaos that’s unfolded since. From the Golden State Valkyries making history in their inaugural season, to the Liberty’s shocking early exit, to the Fever pulling off an upset without Caitlin Clark, it’s already been a wild ride. They also get i...

The Monday Night Squad is back! Monica and Sara are joined by Tiandrea and Kaycie for a mid-season WNBA check-in full of hot takes, personal updates, and playoff predictions (or refusals to predict). From All-Star Weekend recaps to trade rumors, they dig into the storylines, player moments, and behind-the-scenes vibes that make the W so much more than just stats. They also get into: 🔥 The rise of...

In this Pride Month episode, we’re getting personal. We talk about what it means to grow up queer in sports—before there were Pride games, before there was language for nonbinary identities, and before we knew it was even possible to live out loud. From telepathic locker room vibes to being the only queer kid on the team (or so we thought), we reflect on how much has changed—and how much hasn’t. W...

Fastballs & Fast Breaks: Catch Up on Women’s Sports Episode Summary In this episode of Play Like A They , Monica and Sara cover all the chaos and celebration happening in women’s sports—from million-dollar softball deals to early-season WNBA shakeups. They kick things off with college softball, where Texas just claimed the national title and Texas Tech nearly pulled off the upset with a pitche...

It’s an exciting week in women’s sports, and Monica and Sara are here to break it all down—from the WNBA’s opening day to college softball playoffs and the PWHL semifinals. Monica kicks things off with WNBA talk, highlighting new teams like the Golden State Valkyries, controversial roster cuts, and can’t-miss matchups like Aces vs. Liberty and Sky vs. Fever. The duo also shares thoughts on league...

In this episode of Play Like A They, Monica and Sara sit down with Mo Fitzgerald — founder of Play Street, former Portland Thorns and D1 soccer player — to talk about sport, creativity, and showing up with purpose. They cover how playing women’s sports builds lifelong confidence and community, what it means to lead without following the men’s blueprint, and why athlete-led initiatives are reshapin...

Monica and Sara take you straight into the heart of Tampa Bay for a live recap of the 2025 NCAA Women’s Final Four—and let’s just say, it did not disappoint. With a Final Four lineup of South Carolina, UCLA, Texas, and eventual champs UConn, the energy was electric both in the arena and on this pod. Monica shares firsthand experience from the sold-out games (over 19K fans!) and a full-circle momen...

We’re skipping the men’s bracket and getting straight to the good stuff—women’s March Madness. Monica and Sara kick things off with a quick and easy March Madness 101, covering the history of the women’s NCAA tournament, what’s changed (finally being able to use the “March Madness” branding in 2022), and what still needs fixing (hello, pay gaps and stadium sizes). Then it’s on to the first and sec...

Whether you call it soccer, footy, or fútbol, the NWSL is back and better than ever—and we’ve got your beginner’s guide right here. Monica and Sara break down everything you need to know: from league growth and expansion teams to wild trades, retirements, and the 14-year-old phenom making waves. We cover last season’s highlights, what to expect this year, and why this might be the most evenly matc...

We’re back, y’all! Or hey, if you’re new here—welcome! Play Like A They is hitting reset vibes for 2025. We’re reintroducing ourselves, ditching the whole “season” thing, and dropping at least two episodes a month (or more if sports get spicy). Because women’s sports are growing like crazy, we’ve got action all year long, and we’re here for it. In this episode, Monica and Sara talk about finding t...

In this jam-packed episode of Play Like A They, Monica, Sara, and the Monday Night Squad are back to break down the WNBA’s most exciting off-season yet. The crew starts by celebrating the New York Liberty’s historic first championship win before diving into the league’s biggest updates, including the much-anticipated debut of the Golden State Valkyries.  The squad shares their thoughts on playoff...

In this episode of Play Like A They , Monica, Sara, Kaycie, and Tiandrea get hyped for the WNBA Playoffs. They kick things off with the huge announcement that Portland’s getting a WNBA team in 2026, and everyone shares their vibe check from the event. From breaking records in attendance to women’s sports continuing to shine, the crew gets into all the feels. They dive into the playoff matchups, se...