New episodes drop bi-weekly.
Epicenter of Women’s Sports Podcast, hosted by Olympic medalist & sports executive Karina LeBlanc, delivers conversations and insights with the athletes, executives, and innovators driving the fastest-growing space in sports.
06/18/2026
Episode 17 out now! Lauren & Jrue Holiday: Before It Looked Like This
Lauren & Jrue Holiday: Before It Looked Like This Lauren Cheney Holiday and Jrue Holiday are college sweethearts who ...
What can the men’s game learn from the women’s game? And what can the women’s game learn from the men’s game?
Lauren and Jrue Holiday joined Karina to answer that — and a lot more. Two decorated athletes, one household, and a combined career that spans World Cup finals, NBA All-Star games, and the earliest days of the NWSL when no one knew if it would survive.
Episode 17 is out now. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
Nearly 40,000 fans turned out for the first-ever Thorns and Fire doubleheader. 🌹🔥
This is why Portland is the Global Epicenter of Women’s Sports.
The women’s sports community in Portland is like no other.
You bring it every game. Rain, shine, or 100-degree heat, you’re there. That’s special. That’s community.
Thank you, Portland 🌹
Watch the full conversation with Morgan Weaver and Josh Lyons on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
Portland loves women’s sports ❤️
There are many reasons why Portland is the global epicenter of women’s sports, but few are more powerful than the way this community consistently shows up. From record-breaking crowds to packed stadiums on weeknights, Portland fans continue to set the standard.
Episode 16 is available now. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts 🌹🎧
Morgan Weaver opens up to Karina LeBlanc in the latest Epicenter of Women’s Sports episode about navigating injury, questioning what’s next, and the Thorns Academy trip that reminded her why she loves the game.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
06/03/2026
Episode 16 with KeyBank Market President Josh Lyons and Thorns forward Morgan Weaver is out now!
Josh Lyons & Morgan Weaver: Boardroom, Ballroom, or On the Pitch KeyBank Market President Josh Lyons has a north star for his eight-...
Boardroom, ballroom, or on the pitch ❤️🌹
For KeyBank Market President Josh Lyons, the investment in the Thorns is personal — about creating space so his eight-year-old daughter grows up knowing she belongs wherever her path takes her.
He’s joined by Thorns forward Morgan Weaver to talk through what this partnership looks like: financial education for players, free Academy access for kids whose families can’t afford club soccer, and a senior signing day for the next generation coming up behind Morgan.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
recently stopped by to talk about the return of Epicenter Week this summer August 19–23!
In partnership with , Epicenter Week brings together athletes, investors, leaders, and fans from around the world as Portland continues to build the future of women’s sports.
Stay tuned for programming announcements throughout the summer. 🌹🔥
Jackie Stiles. An inspiration to a generation of players and a reminder of how much one athlete can change the game.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.❤️🔥