You found the “About Us” page. Congrats. Most people just click “Buy Tickets” and move on. You’re the curious type. The kind who stays for the credits.
Here’s the deal: We didn’t come from nowhere. We were founded as a dedicated expansion of the women’s sports coverage at Nets Republic—a mission that grew so big, so fast, it needed its own home. So here we are: The Local W.
We’re the same bunch of sports nuts, night owls, and word wizards who decided the best stories in Women’s Sports weren’t being told loudly enough. Now, we have our own megaphone. We’re here for the women who own the court (WNBA), the pitch (NWSL), and the spotlight. Our motto is stolen from someone wiser: “Here’s to Strong Women: May We Know Them. May We Be Them. May We Raise Them.” We just add the bylines.
Our Beat
We cover the Liberty like they’re family. We dissect Gotham FC like it’s a science. We chart the ascent of the PWHL and the New York Sirens as they make history. We follow the USWNT to the ends of the earth (or at least to the end of our Wi-Fi signals). We are the “Smartest Room in the House”—where tactics, roster construction, and culture live.
A Quick Legal Note
The opinions here belong to the writers—the brilliant, passionate minds on our staff. They do not represent the official views of The Local W, its partners, or the leagues we cover. We provide the platform; they provide the takes.
Join the Team
Think you can keep up? We’re building a diverse roster of storytellers, producers, and strategists to cover NYC women’s sports. We are looking for specialists who see the game differently.
Whether you’re a writer defining the narrative, an editor sharpening the prose, a video producer capturing the highlights—from long-form features to social clips—or a strategist growing our audience, we need your eyes on the game.
If you are ready to set the standard for NYC sports content, we want to meet you.
Fill out a form. Impress us. Your first assignment is showing us why you belong in this digital locker room.
The clipboard is yours. Don’t airball it.
Brian Fleurantin
WNBA head of contentBrian Fleurantin is the Head of WNBA Content at The Local W, where he provides credentialed press coverage of the New York Liberty. A CUNY graduate with over a decade of basketball writing experience, Brian also covers the Liberty and Brooklyn Nets for NetsDaily.
Elizabeth Swinton
editorElizabeth Swinton is a contributing editor for The Local W. She spent over seven years writing, editing and running social media for The Brooklyn Game. Currently, Elizabeth is a social media editor for Sports Illustrated.
Jenna Tonelli
NWSL head of contentJenna Tonelli covers NJ/NY Gotham FC for The Local W. A freelance women's soccer journalist based in Queens, NY, her Gotham FC beat reporting also appears at Sports Illustrated, The New York Post, and Equalizer Soccer. You can find Jenna at every Gotham home game.
Marsh Guthrie
Social MediaMarsh is a social media coordinator from Paterson, New Jersey with a background in Community Engagement and Public Relations. Outside of contributing to The Local W, Marsh serves as the Outreach Coordinator & Social Media director for the Passaic County Police Academy.
Joe
PhotojournalistJoe is the Founder and Photojournalist of The Local W. When he's not behind the lens capturing women's sports in the NYC metro area, he's championing the growth of women's sports coverage.
Chris Wozniak
Creative DirectorChris Wozniak is the Creative Director for The Local W. Living in Poland he usually chooses to forego sleep, watching basketball instead. His passion can be observed in an excessive number of tweets and spending countless hours trying to bring more visual flair to the coverage through design. You can also see his work at Winsidr.
Sara Ach
Women's Soccer AnalystSara Ach is a Women's Soccer Analyst covering NWSL and international soccer for The Local W. She hosts The Women's Soccer Show podcast and has appeared on BBC Newsday World Service and BBC Manchester. Sara provides play-by-play and color commentary for NYC-area teams and brings on-field experience as a former NCAA collegiate soccer player and Red Bull Academy coach.
Ella Morrissey
Liberty Beat WriterElla Morrissey covers the New York Liberty for The Local W, where she has published over 30 articles across two full WNBA seasons. A Lehigh University journalism graduate and former sports editor of The Brown and White, Ella also writes about the WNBA on her Substack.
Hamilton Neill
writerHamilton Neill covers the New York Liberty for The Local W and The Lead Sports Media. He has spent the last four years producing content around women's basketball across blogs, podcasts, and digital platforms.
Alexis Juarez
nwsl writerAlexis Juárez covers NJ/NY Gotham FC for The Local W. He previously covered men's and women's soccer in México for MZ Sports CR and hosts The Eagle Eye Podcast, focusing on Club América and América Femenil.
Justin Carter
Editor / wnba writerJustin Carter is an editor and women's basketball writer at The Local W. His work on the WNBA and NBA has appeared at Winsidr, FanSided, and Dave Campbell's Texas Basketball. Justin holds a PhD in English and is the author of Brazos (Belle Point Press, 2024). He lives in Des Moines, Iowa.
Myles Ehrlich
WNBA Editor/WriterMyles Ehrlich covers the New York Liberty for The Local W and also writes about the WNBA for Queen Ballers Club and Winsidr. A former WNBA Staff Writer at The Brooklyn Writers, Myles is based in Brooklyn and has covered the Liberty across multiple seasons with exclusive player interviews and event access.
Kevin Lewis
WNBA Content CreatorKevin Lewis covers the New York Liberty for The Local W. He co-hosts the 2Sixty5Media Hoops Network podcast and contributes WNBA content across podcast, social media, and written formats.
Owen Pence
WNBA ReporterOwen Pence is a freelance reporter specializing in women's basketball. His analysis and reporting appear at The Local W, Winsidr, and in major publications including The Boston Globe, Houston Chronicle, Dallas Morning News, and Star Tribune. Based in Brooklyn, Owen covers the New York Liberty beat.
Chelsea Leite
WriterChelsea Leite is a writer based in Toronto, Canada. She is the Editor-in-Chief of Raptors HQ and covers the Toronto Raptors, WNBA, and women's sports. Her work also appears at Winsidr, Swish Appeal, and Athlon Sports.
Migi Contreras
Migi Contreras is a UNLV graduate and basketball writer for The Local W. He hosts the Nephew Hours podcast.
Geoff Magliocchetti
Sports JournalistGeoff Magliocchetti is a multi-sport journalist covering the New York Liberty for The Local W. His work spans the WNBA, NFL, NBA, and college sports, appearing at Sports Illustrated and other outlets. A Marist College graduate, Geoff has covered NYC women's basketball since 2018.
Pepper Persley
WNBA Reporter & BroadcasterPepper Persley is a journalist and broadcaster covering the WNBA. She hosts the podcast Dish With Pepper, featuring interviews with WNBA stars including A'ja Wilson, Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, and Skylar Diggins-Smith. Named one of Adweek's 2022 Most Powerful Women in Sports, Pepper has appeared on Good Morning America and was featured on Michelle Obama's Instagram. She started her journalism career at age six.
Madi Dembele
WNBA & NBA WriterMadi Dembele covers the WNBA for The Local W and the NBA for Nets Republic. He works as an Archives Logger at CBS Sports. A Fordham University Class of 2025 graduate and WFUV Sports alum, Madi applies his broadcast journalism background to his sports writing.