17 episodes

Welcome to the Power Plays Podcast with Lindsay Gibbs, your go-to source for weekly updates on the world of women's sports! Join Lindsay, author of the Power Plays Newsletter, as she brings you the latest news, insights, and stories from women's sports. In each episode, Lindsay and guests will review that week's results from across the women's sporting sphere and bring on special guests to dive deep into the most compelling topics and shine a spotlight on the accomplishments, challenges, and groundbreaking moments of female athletes, teams, and organizations.Sign up for the Power Plays newsletter and get access to weekly podcast interviews exclusive only to paid Power Plays subscribers: Powerplays.news.

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Welcome to the Power Plays Podcast with Lindsay Gibbs, your go-to source for weekly updates on the world of women's sports! Join Lindsay, author of the Power Plays Newsletter, as she brings you the latest news, insights, and stories from women's sports. In each episode, Lindsay and guests will review that week's results from across the women's sporting sphere and bring on special guests to dive deep into the most compelling topics and shine a spotlight on the accomplishments, challenges, and groundbreaking moments of female athletes, teams, and organizations.Sign up for the Power Plays newsletter and get access to weekly podcast interviews exclusive only to paid Power Plays subscribers: Powerplays.news.

    Aces triumph, women's soccer updates, and an announcement

    Aces triumph, women's soccer updates, and an announcement

    In this episode of the Power Plays Podcast, Lindsay and Jessie talk about the Aces' big win in the WNBA finals, the NWSL quarterfinals, the women's soccer international break, LPGA playoff madness, and more!

    Then, Lindsay gives a little life update and discusses why the podcast is going on a break.

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    • 33 min
    NWSL Playoff preview and WNBA Finals breakdown

    NWSL Playoff preview and WNBA Finals breakdown

    In this episode, Lindsay and Jessie review a busy week in women's sports. Then, Jenna Tonelli of Equalizer Soccer and The Local W joins the podcast to recap a wild Decision Day in the NWSL and to preview the NWSL quarterfinals. Finally, Jackie Powell of The Next provides us with a deep dive into the Liberty/Aces series in the WNBA Finals. 

    • 56 min
    NWSL Decision Day preview, WNBA expansion news, and WNBA Finals Game 1 recap

    NWSL Decision Day preview, WNBA expansion news, and WNBA Finals Game 1 recap

    In this week's episode, Jessie and Lindsay go over this week's results in the WTA, WSL, gymnastics, LPGA, and Athletes Unlimited Volleyball.

    Then, freelance soccer writer Tamerra Griffin joins us to talk about this week's NWSL action and to help us get ready for the final match day of the regular season, which is set up for pure chaos.

    Finally, Michelle Smith of The Next comes on the show to break down Game 1 of the WNBA Finals and to talk about the news that the WNBA is (finally!) coming to the Bay Area.

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    • 1 hr 11 min
    WNBA semifinal recap and gymnastics world championships preview

    WNBA semifinal recap and gymnastics world championships preview

    This week, Lindsay and Jessie begin by wrapping up the latest women's sports news in the NWSL, WSL, WTA, and LPGA.

    Then (11:40), Alexa Philippou of ESPN joins to talk about the WNBA semifinals, and what's next for the Dallas Wings and Connecticut Sun. The preview of the WNBA Finals matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and Connecticut Sun will be released in a subscriber-only podcast later this week.

    Finally (34:51), Nancy Armour joins us from Belgium to help preview the gymnastics world championships. We get to know the non-Simone Biles members of Team USA and talk about other big stories to keep an eye on.

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    • 56 min
    Rapinoe's emotional USWNT goodbye and WNBA semifinal breakdowns

    Rapinoe's emotional USWNT goodbye and WNBA semifinal breakdowns

    In this week's episode, host Lindsay Gibbs and Jessie Berggren have a lot to discuss about this week's women's sports news -- particularly talking about the latest news out of Spain women's football and recapping the Solheim Cup.

    Then (21:35), Emily Anderson and Lesley Ryder of Gal Pal Sports join to take us inside Megan Rapinoe's final USWNT game, Julie Ertz's goodbye, and the chaotic NWSL standings.

    Finally (38:33), Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic teams up with Lindsay to break down the Game 1s of the WNBA semifinals, and to discuss how both the New York Liberty (vs. the Connecticut Sun) and Dallas Wings (vs. the Las Vegas Aces) can turn things around in their series.

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    • 1 hr 8 min
    How the Minnesota Lynx upset the Sun and inside the inaugural PWHL draft

    How the Minnesota Lynx upset the Sun and inside the inaugural PWHL draft

    In this week's episode, Jessie joins Lindsay to recap the first half of the first round of the WNBA playoffs, discuss the Diamond League season finale, talk NWSL chaos, and applaud some WTA winners.

    Then (15:53), Terry Horstman of The Next comes on the podcast to talk all about how the Minnesota Lynx pulled the upset of the playoffs so far by upsetting the Connecticut Sun in Connecticut and forcing a deciding Game 3. They talk about the chemistry between Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride, the standout play of Dorka Juhasz, and the curious case of Aerial Powers.

    Finally (42:45), Melissa Burgess of The Victory Press takes us inside the room of the inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) draft. She talks Billie Jean King and breaks down the teams that impressed her and the ones that made some questionable decisions, before looking ahead to free agency.

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    • 1 hr 8 min

Customer Reviews

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Fragglestone ,

Fills a gap in sports podcasting.

So glad Lindsay came back to podcasting after Burn it All Down went on hiatus. Great interviews and insights every week!

MeemstaM ,

Best source for women’s sports

Lindsay Gibbs and Power Plays are THE SOURCE for women’s sports. Content: amazing. Guests: amazing. Highly recommended.

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