# Team Spoon vs. Team Coop: Who Has the Better WNBA All-Star Team? Plus Messi’s World Cup Final

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Published: 2026-07-17T14:12:00+00:00
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Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers headline the 2026 WNBA All-Star rosters, but which side actually has the better team? Chiney Ogwumike is joined by JayDee Dyer to break down Team Spoon vs. Team Coop. They agree on the biggest All-Star snub: Kamilla Cardoso, and argue her case for a spot, and why the New York Liberty could have the highest ceiling in the W. Then the conversation shifts to the World Cup, where Lionel Messi continues to defy Father Time, Argentina prepares to face Spain in the final, Erling Haaland becomes a global star, and JayDee tries to convince Chiney to become an Arsenal fan. In this episode: Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers lead the WNBA All-Star teams Team Spoon vs. Team Coop: Who has the better roster? Does Kamilla Cardoso deserve an All-Star spot? Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart and the Liberty’s championship ceiling Messi’s greatness ahead of Argentina vs. Spain Erling Haaland’s breakout World Cup personality Which Premier League team should Chiney support? JayDee explains why Jay-Z at Yankee Stadium topped his sports bucket-list moments Subscribe to Chiney Today—the heartbeat of hoops—for more WNBA conversations, reactions, and interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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