Sonia Chase

Sonia Chase

From Unfiltered Waters by Katie Hoff / Missy Franklin

May 13, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 131

About this episode

The episode features a conversation with former WNBA player Sonia Chase about the evolution of the league and its impact on women's sports.

In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, we step outside the pool and into a powerful conversation with former WNBA player Sonia Chase, a true pioneer from the league’s early years. Sonia brings a unique perspective, having lived through the evolution of the WNBA from what she describes as survival mode to the strategy-driven era we see today. We dive into the league’s latest collective bargaining agreement, why it is such a major shift for women’s sports, and what it means for the next generat...

People in this episode

Hosts: Katie Hoff, Missy Franklin

Guest: Sonia Chase

Topics covered

  • WNBA history
  • women's sports
  • collective bargaining agreement
  • sports evolution
  • athlete perspectives

Keywords

  • Sonia Chase
  • WNBA
  • women's sports
  • collective bargaining
  • sports evolution

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Organizations: WNBA

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