Tobin Heath and Christen Press welcome one of the most impactful writers in sports, and the women’s game, Meg Linehan. In this episode, they discuss Christen’s past few months getting back on the pitch and the trademark goal she scored this past weekend. What were some of the unexpected things she experienced in her return to the pitch this season and what are some changes in how she views her role in the sport at this stage in her career? Then, they sit down with senior writer for The Athletic, Meg Linehan, for an insightful conversation on her position as a leading voice covering the USWNT and the NWSL. In their conversation they discuss her introduction to journalism covering an indie band, how the 99ers inspired her, her love of the community in the women’s game, a journalist's role to be additive to stories and the important and powerful article that Meg wrote in 2021 which changed the league forever. Plus, a Money Matters conversation about Meg’s financial advice to future journalists brought to you by @Ally and of course, Community Questions!
0:00 Intro
0:28 Christen's Return to the NWSL
4:35 Christen's Recovery Journey
15:38 How Meg Linehan Became a Journalist
19:00 The Importance of Women's Soccer Media Coverage
33:40 The 4 Pillars of Sports Storytelling
37:30 Being Additive to Women's Soccer Stories
40:50 Meg Linehan's 2021 NWSL Investigation
54:01 Community Questions
58:05 Money Matters Sponsored by Ally Financial w/ Meg Linehan
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In 2019, USWNT champions Christen Press, Tobin Heath, Meghan Klingenberg and Megan Rapinoe founded RE—INC with the mission of making the world a more inclusive and equitable place for all. A brand that lives at the intersection of sports, progress, and equity, they offer eco-conscious gender-free fashion and a membership that invites anyone to join in the pursuit of boldly reimagining our world. Now, they are launching a content division to change the way women are seen and experienced in sports.