WNBA Semi-Finals Insanity PLUS USWNT Coach Emma Hayes joins us

A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe

The Vox Media Podcast Network

Sports, Basketball, Soccer

4.4 • 764 Ratings

🗓️ 2 October 2025

⏱️ 80 minutes

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This week we are talking about what everyone else is talking about: the WNBA semi-finals, and how the refereeing has impacted the games. We weigh in on Cheryl Reeve’s explosive press conference and allegations of unfair refereeing, and whether or not the WNBA is too physical. We also discuss how the Phoenix Mercury overcame the number one seed, the Minnesota Lynx, in what was supposed to be a rebuilding year. Then we talk to US Women’s National Team Coach Emma Hayes about how she’s reshaping the team for the next Olympics and what it means to coach through the “Female Lens.” PLUS: A Touch More has been nominated for TWO Signal Listener's Choice Awards! Your vote can help us win — voting is open until October 9th, so click on the links below! 1️⃣ Best Video Podcast Co-Host Team 2️⃣ Athletes Shaping Culture A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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