Can the LA Sparks Become One of the WNBA’s Premier Franchises Again? | The Playbook

Stacy Johns sits down with Haley to discuss all things WNBA, LA Sparks, and if Cathy Engelberg deserves all the criticism she gets. Plus Stacy digs into her career background and how she got to where she is today! Chapters 0:00 Introduction 7:58 Cathy Engelbert, Double Standards & Women in Leadership 17:23 What the WNBA Can Learn From MLS & the NBA 26:09 Rebuilding the LA Sparks 35:51 The Sparks’ Big Investment 40:58 Bay FC, the NWSL & Lessons From Women’s Soccer 47:01 How LAFC Became MLS’s First $1 Billion Club 52:13 Scaling a Sports Startup Just Women’s Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. In a world where women’s sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women’s Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women’s Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women’s sports fan. Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justwomenssports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justwomenssports?