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It’s all soccer, all the time in today’s episode of The GIST of It, thanks to two big labor battles brewing, one in the women’s game and one in the men’s. Co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz start off with the latest from the CanWNT, where the team’s players’ association is suing Canada Soccer for alleged financial negligence.
Then for part two, El and Steph kick it over to MLS to detail the ongoing referee lockout that remains in effect after the league’s season-opening weekend. Much to discuss.
A WTF from Nebraska women’s basketball & soccer updates
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Content warning: This episode contains mention of grooming, sexual abuse, and bullying.On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-host Steph Rotz and guest host Lauren Tuiskula start off with a seriously disturbing story out of NCAA basketball. A former Nebraska player filed a lawsuit earlier this week alleging that her former assistant coach groomed and sexually abused her. Steph and Lauren dig into the details, along with the troubling pattern of female athlete abuse by their school’s athletic staff. Absolutely horrific.
Part two features lighter news, though, with the kick-off of some exciting North American soccer action. The CONCACAF W Gold Cup is officially underway, featuring both the No. 2 USWNT and No. 10 CanWNT gearing up for this summer’s Olympics. Meanwhile, the new MLS season is about to enter full swing, highlighted by even more Messi mania. Footy, footy, footy, rockin’ everywhere.
History on the NBA All-Star hardwood & the CONCACAF W Gold Cup pitch
Happy almost long weekend!
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz have your guide to the biggest sports happenings on the horizon, previewing the NBA All-Star Weekend and the upcoming CONCACAF W Gold Cup tournament.
Both events will be historic: WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu will compete against Golden State Warrior Steph Curry in a first-of-its-kind head-to-head battle intertwining the W and the NBA, while the Gold Cup kicks off its inaugural women’s edition. El and Steph chat through all the deets, plus the potential impact of the magic to come.
Thank you to the PWHL for sponsoring today’s episode! The league is breaking records of all kinds in its inaugural season, and you can still be part of the action. Visit PWHL.com/tickets to snag your seat today.
