After a full week away, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are back. In today’s episode of The GIST of It, the gals dig into the unfortunate news that, in an effort to save next year’s season, the last three races of the W Series have been canceled due to funding issues.
Then, it’s yet another dive into hockey’s toxic culture, with updates on Hockey Canada’s ongoing saga and, from the NHL, some truly horrendous news involving Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ian Cole.*
To wrap things up, El and Steph discuss the latest fallout from U.S. Soccer’s investigation into the NWSL, before quickly previewing the league’s playoffs, which hit the pitch this weekend.
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*Today’s episode includes mention of sexual assault. Please take care while listening.
Times, they are a changin’: NWSL investigation update and W Series financial woes
Today’s episode of The GIST of It is all about major women’s sports updates. First, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz return to a topic they discussed in Tuesday’s episode, U.S. Soccer’s bombshell investigation into abuse allegations in the NWSL. Players are speaking out, fans and sponsors are following suit and some team owners are finally stepping down.*
Then El and Steph race over to the W Series. The women’s motorsport competition is facing financial troubles and will decide by the end of this week whether or not to complete the 2022 season or end it early to mitigate the damage. The gals discuss how we got here along with some potential paths forward.
Thank you to BMO for sponsoring today’s podcast! Just like us here at The GIST of It, BMO’s committed to leveling the playing field. That’s why they’ve supported over 13,000 kids through their youth soccer programs, and committed over $25 million to the sport since 2005. You know we love it. Learn more about BMO’s efforts to grow opportunities in youth sports and your wallet at www.bmo.com.
*Today’s episode includes mention of sexual assault. Please take care while listening.
Player safety under fire: The NFL’s concussion protocol and the NWSL investigation
On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are diving into two hot button stories focused on the issue of player safety. First, El and Steph discuss the NFL’s concussion controversy after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered two apparent head injuries in the span of five days. Something’s gotta change.
Then the gals shift from the gridiron to the pitch to breakdown U.S. Soccer’s newly released findings from their year-long investigation into abuse and misconduct allegations in the NWSL. The takeaways are troubling, to say the least.*
*Today’s episode includes mention of sexual assault. Please take care while listening.
