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    Fundamentals: Women’s Professional Leagues

    • We welcome a three-person panel to Fundamentals on Thursday, May 21st.
    • The episode will begin at 12pm ET on Thursday, streamed live on this page.
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    May 21, 2020 | 09:45 am
    UPDATED Apr 15, 2024 | 05:36 pm

    Welcome to the latest episode of Fundamentals with Ian Thomas, a Front Office Sports interview show featuring leading operators and voices of the sports industry.

    On Thursday May 21st, we will be hosting a three-person panel featuring Keia Clarke (New York Liberty / WNBA), Mike Golub (Portland Thorns / NWSL) and Hayley Moore (Boston Pride, NWHL) to discuss women’s professional leagues, the progress being made in their respective organizations and leagues, and the challenges they face moving forward.

    The episode will begin at 12pm ET on Thursday, May 21st.

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