Megan Rapinoe on Why the Media Should Cover the WNBA Differently + Crystal Dunn on Retirement & What’s Next

Megan Rapinoe on Why the Media Should Cover the WNBA Differently + Crystal Dunn on Retirement & What’s Next

From Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe by Vox Media Podcast Network

April 23, 2026 · 1h 4m

About this episode

Megan Rapinoe discusses the WNBA draft and player movement with Crystal Dunn, who reflects on her retirement and future plans.

Megan discusses the highlights of the WNBA draft, player movement and the record contracts being signed by A’ja Wilson and Aliyah Boston. She also critiques some of the reactions to a reporter’s question to Azzi Fudd about joining Paige Bueckers on the Dallas Wings, and cautions against treating the WNBA like the NBA.  Megan dives back into the beautiful game with her former USWNT teammate, Crystal Dunn, who recently announced her retirement. They talk about Dunn’s uniquely versatile career, having a baby in between the Olympics and the World Cup, and why it was the right time for Dunn to move on from soccer. Plus, Megan shares her way-too-early takes on the state of the NWSL and ranks her top three new league kits. A Touch More: The Podcast is produced in partnership with VOX MEDIA and TOGETHXR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Megan Rapinoe

Guest: Crystal Dunn

Topics covered

  • WNBA draft
  • player movement
  • record contracts
  • retirement
  • NWSL
  • soccer

Keywords

  • WNBA
  • draft highlights
  • player contracts
  • retirement
  • NWSL
  • soccer
  • Crystal Dunn
  • Megan Rapinoe

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: VOX MEDIA, TOGETHXR, NWSL

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