Burn It All Down

Ep. 189: Talking All About Drafts

Episode Summary

The 2021 NWSL Draft took place last week. But former Stanford star Catarina Macario was not among those selected. That’s because Macario opted to sign with Lyon rather than enter the NWSL. This prompted Lindsay, Jessica, and Shireen to take a closer look at drafts -- and the ways they suppress labor. Is it time for the NWSL and other U.S. sports leagues to get rid of their drafts? Of course, you’ll also hear this week’s Burn Pile and meet our latest Torchbearers. And you’ll learn what’s good in our lives, including a surprising Peloton update from Shireen...

Episode Notes

This episode was produced by Martin Kessler. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is a member of the Blue Wire podcast network.

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