Section 415

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The Standard's sports insiders take you on-site, on the road and behind-the-scenes with the 49ers, Giants, Warriors, and Valkyries. Essential listening for Bay Area sports fans. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

  1. The USMNT leaves the World Cup. Was their run a success or disappointment?

    2 ώ. πριν

    The USMNT leaves the World Cup. Was their run a success or disappointment?

    It was a riveting start and a crushing finish for the U.S. men’s national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Does a knockout-stage win qualify as progress? How did the Bay Area handle its duties as one of 16 host regions at the first-ever 48-team tournament? The Standard’s Kevin Nguyen joins the “Section 415” podcast to analyze the U.S. performance and the atmosphere at the six local matches. 0:00 Intro 0:29 Was this a successful World Cup for the USMNT? 1:24 The good: Group stage dominance under Pochettino 4:28 Trump, FIFA, and the Balogun red card controversy 7:18 The bad: US falls to Belgium in the round of 16 10:06 USMNT's goalkeeper and defense questions going forward 12:22 How did the Bay Area fare as a World Cup host? 16:37 Levi's Stadium's best atmosphere yet 18:59 World Cup fans and soccer as a mirror to the world Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    24 λεπτά
  2. WNBA veteran Kiah Stokes on life with the Valkyries

    5 ημ. πριν

    WNBA veteran Kiah Stokes on life with the Valkyries

    10th-year center Kiah Stokes has won three national championships with UConn and three WNBA titles with the Las Vegas Aces. Since joining the Valkyries last offseason on a one-year deal, Stokes has done a lot of winning with Golden State too. Stokes joined the “Section 415" podcast to discuss her first season with the Valkyries, reuniting with UConn teammates in the Bay, and how the WNBA has changed since she entered the league in 2015. 00:00 Intro 00:39 Free agency and Stokes' move to Golden State 01:16 Stokes' connection with Natalie Nakase 02:22 Impressions of the Valkyries as an outsider 03:55 Stokes' early basketball roots and family influence 04:53 College recruitment and choosing UConn 06:33 Winning three titles and playing for Geno Auriemma 07:26 UConn ties across the Valkyries roster 08:52 Draft night and getting picked by New York 10:51 Stokes on playing overseas early in her career 12:34 What the new CBA means to players 14:53 Difference between the Valkyries and other organizations 16:42 Gabby Williams' impact this season 17:48 Veronica Burton's growth at point guard 18:42 Life in the Bay Area and favorite off-day activities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 λεπτά
  3. The future of USF Athletics under new AD Brent Blaylock

    30 Ιουν

    The future of USF Athletics under new AD Brent Blaylock

    As college athletic departments attempt to keep pace with rapidly evolving rules and regulations, Brent Blaylock arrived at the University of San Francisco this month believing the Dons’ programs are well positioned to ascend in the West Coast Conference. Blaylock said he was drawn to USF because of its commitment to the WCC and its determination to build competitive regional programs. He detailed his plans for the Dons' 14 programs and 200-plus student-athletes on "Section 415." 0:00 Intro 0:38 Meet new USF AD Brent Blaylock 2:11 Charting the future of USF Athletics 6:36 Building community investment & NIL partnerships 8:43 How Blaylock views the evolution of the job of college coach 14:44 Outlook for USF men's basketball 18:27 Exploring San Francisco on his days off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 λεπτά
  4. Is Yaxel Lendeborg the perfect Warriors fit?

    24 Ιουν

    Is Yaxel Lendeborg the perfect Warriors fit?

    The Warriors need a little bit of everything this offseason. That’s why Yaxel Lendeborg, the do-it-all wing out of Michigan, emerged as a logical choice when Golden State was on the clock with pick No. 11 in the draft. Lendeborg doesn’t have one standout trait, but he has a variety of skills that can help the Warriors right away. The Standard’s Danny Emerman joined the “Section 415” podcast to explain how he predicted the Lendeborg pick weeks ago and what he learned about the Michigan product throughout the predraft process. 0:00 Intro -- Warriors Select Yaxel Lendeborg at #11 1:50 Lendeborg Checks All the Boxes For the Warriors' Needs 5:26 The Viral Lacob-Dunleavy War Room Moment Explained 8:08 Lendeborg's Personality And His Journey From JuCo to NBA Lottery 13:05 Lendeborg's Fit and Role with the 2026 Warriors 16:48 Draymond Green's Player Option Decision 18:33 Post-Draft Roster Building and Second Round Outlook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 λεπτά
  5. Who's at fault for the Giants' problems?

    23 Ιουν

    Who's at fault for the Giants' problems?

    A year after the Giants acquired Rafael Devers from the Red Sox in a blockbuster trade, there are concerns about the slugger’s long-term fit in San Francisco. Who's at fault for Devers' struggles and the Giants' failures? Paul McCaffrey, the host of "Paulie Mac's Particles," joins "Section 415" to analyze everything that's gone wrong for a franchise that seems to have lost its way. 0:00 Rafael Devers & Giants at rock bottom 2:41 Who's to blame: Buster Posey, Vitello, or ownership? 5:29 One winning season in a decade & the bigger picture 11:00 Should Vitello be replaced? 13:52 Paul McCaffrey on finding humor in a bad season 15:46 How Paulie Mac built his unique sports + culture voice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    22 λεπτά
  6. Bay FC & The 2026 World Cup: How the Bay Area is embracing soccer

    18 Ιουν

    Bay FC & The 2026 World Cup: How the Bay Area is embracing soccer

    Joelle Anderson isn’t just a pro soccer player. She’s also a soccer fan. Like most of her Bay FC teammates, the San Jose native was glued to the TV watching the USMNT earn a 4-1 win over Paraguay in its first World Cup match. As Anderson and Bay FC await a return to the field following a month-long pause for the World Cup, she joined the “Section 415” podcast to analyze the U.S. men’s impressive start and detail her journey from playing youth soccer in the South Bay to returning home to compete professionally for Bay FC. 0:00 Introduction 0:39 Joelle on watching the World Cup & the USMNT 3:34 Joelle's national team experience & watching Bay FC teammates on the USWNT 5:00 Growing up in San Jose & playing for De Anza Force 6:42 Getting drafted by Houston & scoring her first pro goal 12:40 The trade to Bay FC – coming home 14:40 Playing under Emma Coates & Bay FC's young core 18:55 Off the field: World Cup tickets, favorite spots & pregame playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 λεπτά
  7. SF Giants trade deadline primer: Who will move?

    16 Ιουν

    SF Giants trade deadline primer: Who will move?

    A year after the Giants executed a blockbuster trade for Rafael Devers, Buster Posey is expected to have another busy summer ahead. This time, it's for all the wrong reasons. Barring a miracle, the struggling Giants will likely trade away top talent including Luis Arráez and Robbie Ray. It's possible the franchise commits to a rebuild, which could mean Posey would be willing to listen to offers on Willy Adames, Matt Chapman, and even Logan Webb. On "Section 415," The Standard's John Shea previews how Posey and Co. will approach a pivotal August 3 deadline. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:50 Looking back at the Devers trade one year later 00:06:06 Could the Giants trade Matt Chapman, Willy Adames, or Logan Webb? 00:10:08 Why trading Logan Webb would be a mistake 00:13:21 Why the Giants must prioritize pitching in trade returns 00:17:49 Giants players opt out of Pride Night caps; fan and league reaction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 λεπτά
  8. How the NWSL built a winning culture

    12 Ιουν

    How the NWSL built a winning culture

    When Sarah Jones Simmer joined the National Women’s Soccer League as chief operating officer in 2024, the league was attempting to capitalize on surging national interest in women’s sports. Today, attendance and ratings are up, the league is expanding into new markets, and players are earning record salaries. In a live taping of "Section 415" at Charter's New Employer Brand Summit in New York, Simmer joined host Kerry Crowley on stage to discuss how the league office has courted new sponsors, earned the trust of players, and built a culture that can maximize the potential of women's soccer in the U.S. 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Sarah Jones Simmer, COO of the NWSL 01:53 How the NWSL is Collaborating, Not Competing With the World Cup 06:57 Bay FC and the Evolution of Women's Soccer Infrastructure in the Bay Area 09:31 Sarah's Non-Traditional Path to Sports Leadership 11:44 Building Trust at Scale in a Large Company 15:01 Three Leadership Principles: Beehive Soccer, Roster Rotation & the Penalty Kick Rule 17:32 How the NWSL Chooses New Markets and Ownership Groups 20:04 AI in the Workplace and Why Live Sports Stands to Benefit 22:05 What Success Looks Like for the NWSL Over the Next 5–10 Years 23:48 Outro and Credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 λεπτά
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The Standard's sports insiders take you on-site, on the road and behind-the-scenes with the 49ers, Giants, Warriors, and Valkyries. Essential listening for Bay Area sports fans. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

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