
On “Catching Up With Costabile & Kenney,” Sun-Times sports reporters Annie Costabile and Madeline Kenney discuss trending topics in Chicago sports and beyond. The duo also talks about women’s sports and the adversities female athletes face. The fifth episode features special guest Sam Kerr, captain of the Australian Women’s National team and NWSL leader in goals scored. She shared her experience leading her team to the round of 16 in the World Cup.
The Rundown:
- Costabile and Kenney talk about the NBA’s free agency madness including the trade that sent Chris Paul to OKC reuniting Russell Westbrook and James Harden in Houston. (1:05-7:18)
- WNBA All-Star discussion (7:20-15:07)
- USWNT fourth World Cup Title (15:10-23:55)
- Would the fight for equal pay have been lost if USWNT didn’t win the World Cup? (23:56-26:40)
- Ashlyn Harris’ Instagram gold/Celebration that carried through the ESPYs (26:42-29:02)
Special Guest:
Four-time Golden Boot winner, Australian National Team captain and NWSL leader in goals scored, Kerr joined Costabile and Kenney to discuss her experience playing in her third World Cup tournament. The star striker also discussed what it meant to win two ESPYs (best international player and best NWSL player), expectations for Australia as the 2020 Olympics approach and what the Red Stars are capable of now that the team is back from World Cup play. (29:18-44:47)