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That don’t impress me much: WNBA CBA negotiations rage onThat don’t impress me much: WNBA CBA negotiations rage on

Bring it to the boardroom.

ICYMI, the WNBA players union (WNBPA) is negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with their employer, the WNBA. Contract restructuring, increased workplace benefits, codifying charter flights — the players’ goals are focused on revamping the growing league…but initial negotiations are not going well.

In today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz discuss recent comments from some high-profile players about the league’s first proposal, and why it felt like a “slap in the face.” Spicy.

Women’s Euro: Will England survive the Group of Death?Women’s Euro: Will England survive the Group of Death?

Hot European summer, loading.

Forget the fondue, it’s all footy, all the time in Switzerland because the Women’s Euro is already underway, pitting the 16 best European national teams against each other for continental glory. On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dig into the tourney’s group of death, where world No. 5 England, No. 10 France, No. 11 Netherlands, and No. 30 Wales will battle for one of two tickets to the knockout rounds. Spicy is an understatement.

A big thank you to BMO for sponsoring today’s pod! BMO is the official bank of the NSL and the league’s broadcast partner, sticking to their two-decade pledge to grow the game of soccer in North America. Learn more about how BMO is growing the beautiful game at BMOsoccer.com.

Business is booming: The WNBA’s record-setting expansionBusiness is booming: The WNBA’s record-setting expansion

Keep going, keep growing.

The WNBA announced their long-term expansion plans on Monday, revealing that the league is aiming to reach a whopping 18 teams in the next five years. Today’s episode of The GIST of It takes a closer look at why the WNBA chose Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia as their newest markets, with co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz breaking down the deets, including the record-setting expansion fee each squad will pay to join women’s basketball’s hottest club.

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