Caitlin Clark and the WNBA rookies settle in, while Barbra Banda and Orlando take off in the NWSL

This week, Claire takes a look at the first weekend of WNBA preseason, as fans saw first glimpses of Caitlin Clark and the rest of her draft class against league competition. She also talks through some growing pains the league is still experiencing while trying to capitalize on fan interest. Then, she breaks down packed NWSL week, where winning and losing streaks only tell part of the story for each club as they navigate short rest, travel, and player availability. Orlando sits atop the table, but who else is separating themselves from the pack?