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The Portland Thorns' season, marked by resiliency through adversity, came to an end with their 0-2 #NWSL semifinal loss to the Washington Spirit.
"I think we were just outplayed, and it’s absolutely going to be a big lesson going forward," Sam Coffey said.
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"I think we were just outplayed, and it’s absolutely going to be a big lesson going forward," Sam Coffey said.
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Thorns, outplayed by Spirit, see season end one step short
Lack of attacking depth conspicuously absent in 0-2 semifinal loss
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November 16, 2025 at 12:31 AM
The Portland Thorns' season, marked by resiliency through adversity, came to an end with their 0-2 #NWSL semifinal loss to the Washington Spirit.
"I think we were just outplayed, and it’s absolutely going to be a big lesson going forward," Sam Coffey said.
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"I think we were just outplayed, and it’s absolutely going to be a big lesson going forward," Sam Coffey said.
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The Washington Spirit defeated the Portland Thorns 2-0 in Saturday's #NWSL semifinal. Gift Monday, Croix Bethune, getting healthy at the right time and having fun on the field see the Spirit heading to the NWSL Championship for the second year in a row.
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Washington Spirit ready for unfinished fun in NWSL Championship
Gift Monday and Croix Bethune lead Washington's unstoppable attack in semifinal victory over Portland Thorns
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November 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Washington Spirit defeated the Portland Thorns 2-0 in Saturday's #NWSL semifinal. Gift Monday, Croix Bethune, getting healthy at the right time and having fun on the field see the Spirit heading to the NWSL Championship for the second year in a row.
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The NWSL playoffs continue this weekend, with two semifinal matches that are sure to be as chaotic as the regular season was. @emaraehruby.bsky.social discusses the league's parity and highlights the players to watch this weekend:
The thrilling NWSL playoffs continue. Who will lead their team to the final?
NWSL parity is at an all-time high, and that's good for the sport.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The NWSL playoffs continue this weekend, with two semifinal matches that are sure to be as chaotic as the regular season was. @emaraehruby.bsky.social discusses the league's parity and highlights the players to watch this weekend:
In the first-ever NSL Final, the Vancouver Rise are hoping to etch their name in the inaugural trophy 🇨🇦 🏆
@harjournalist.bsky.social spoke with the players and manager Anja Heiner-Møller about tomorrow's match against Toronto.
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@harjournalist.bsky.social spoke with the players and manager Anja Heiner-Møller about tomorrow's match against Toronto.
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Vancouver Rise FC look to upset AFC Toronto in the NSL Final
In the first-ever NSL Final, the Vancouver Rise are hoping to etch their name in the inaugural trophy.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
In the first-ever NSL Final, the Vancouver Rise are hoping to etch their name in the inaugural trophy 🇨🇦 🏆
@harjournalist.bsky.social spoke with the players and manager Anja Heiner-Møller about tomorrow's match against Toronto.
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@harjournalist.bsky.social spoke with the players and manager Anja Heiner-Møller about tomorrow's match against Toronto.
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The formidable Kaleigh Kurtz has signed with the @denversummitfc.bsky.social! Read about her career and what she can bring to the expansion team ahead of its inaugural season:
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Kaleigh Kurtz signs with Denver Summit through 2028
Kurtz will bring her leadership and expertise to the Summit for the team's inaugural season
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November 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The formidable Kaleigh Kurtz has signed with the @denversummitfc.bsky.social! Read about her career and what she can bring to the expansion team ahead of its inaugural season:
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“Atlanta has always produced. It’ll produce again. I’m quite certain of that.”
Arthur Blank and Jessica Berman detailed the latest #NWSL Expansion team: NWSL Atlanta 2028.
Abigail Segel breaks down their opening press conference.
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Arthur Blank and Jessica Berman detailed the latest #NWSL Expansion team: NWSL Atlanta 2028.
Abigail Segel breaks down their opening press conference.
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‘Atlanta has always produced:’ Arthur Blank, Jessica Berman detail Atlanta NWSL Expansion
The National Women’s Soccer League has awarded an Atlanta expansion team which will begin playing in 2028. The new team — the league’s 17th club — will be owned entirely by Home Depot co-founder and s...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
“Atlanta has always produced. It’ll produce again. I’m quite certain of that.”
Arthur Blank and Jessica Berman detailed the latest #NWSL Expansion team: NWSL Atlanta 2028.
Abigail Segel breaks down their opening press conference.
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Arthur Blank and Jessica Berman detailed the latest #NWSL Expansion team: NWSL Atlanta 2028.
Abigail Segel breaks down their opening press conference.
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It was the lone goal of the Portland Thorns win over San Diego — but Olivia Moultrie's brilliance wasn't the whole story.
Dan Lauletta breaks down the game-winning goal for the Thorns 🌹 Subscribe to EQZ Extra to read!
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Dan Lauletta breaks down the game-winning goal for the Thorns 🌹 Subscribe to EQZ Extra to read!
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Anatomy of a Goal: Moultrie’s brilliance was just part of the story
The final goal of National Women’s Soccer League quarterfinal weekend was perhaps the best of the eight that found the back of the net. On one hand, it was a typical midfield turnoveràball out wideàcu...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It was the lone goal of the Portland Thorns win over San Diego — but Olivia Moultrie's brilliance wasn't the whole story.
Dan Lauletta breaks down the game-winning goal for the Thorns 🌹 Subscribe to EQZ Extra to read!
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Dan Lauletta breaks down the game-winning goal for the Thorns 🌹 Subscribe to EQZ Extra to read!
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Read up on everything you need to know before the #NWSLSemifinals this weekend! Courtesy of @jennapel.bsky.social:
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2025 NWSL Semifinals Talking Points
Plus, a look at NWSL expansion in Atlanta
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November 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Read up on everything you need to know before the #NWSLSemifinals this weekend! Courtesy of @jennapel.bsky.social:
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The NWSL has announced the finalists for the league’s 2025 End-of-Year Awards. MVP nominees are Delphine Cascarino, Temwa Chawinga, Esther González, Manaka Matsukubo, and Bia Zaneratto. Shield winners Kansas City Current notched more nominations (8) than any other team:
NWSL names finalists for 2025 End-of-Year Awards
The NWSL has announced the finalists for the league’s 2025 End-of-Year Awards. Nominations include categories for Most Valuable Player, as well as the best defender, midfielder, goalkeeper, rookie, an...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The NWSL has announced the finalists for the league’s 2025 End-of-Year Awards. MVP nominees are Delphine Cascarino, Temwa Chawinga, Esther González, Manaka Matsukubo, and Bia Zaneratto. Shield winners Kansas City Current notched more nominations (8) than any other team:
The NWSL semifinal picture is set! The Portland Thorns bested the San Diego Wave to close out the quarterfinals at Providence Park. Reilyn Turner scored the game-winner in overtime. Portland will travel to Washington to face the Spirit next.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The NWSL semifinal picture is set! The Portland Thorns bested the San Diego Wave to close out the quarterfinals at Providence Park. Reilyn Turner scored the game-winner in overtime. Portland will travel to Washington to face the Spirit next.
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The 2025 NWSL End-of-Year Awards will be broadcast on ESPN2 on Wednesday, November 19 at 5:30pm ET.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The 2025 NWSL End-of-Year Awards will be broadcast on ESPN2 on Wednesday, November 19 at 5:30pm ET.
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According to a report by The Athletic, Atlanta will become the NWSL’s next expansion franchise, bringing the league to 17 teams following the additions of Boston and Denver next season.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:48 AM
According to a report by The Athletic, Atlanta will become the NWSL’s next expansion franchise, bringing the league to 17 teams following the additions of Boston and Denver next season.
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On Sunday, @gothamfc.bsky.social shocked the top-seeded @kansascitycurrent.bsky.social with a 2-1 extra-time win to reach the NWSL semifinals, putting an end to Kansas City's record-breaking season.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
On Sunday, @gothamfc.bsky.social shocked the top-seeded @kansascitycurrent.bsky.social with a 2-1 extra-time win to reach the NWSL semifinals, putting an end to Kansas City's record-breaking season.
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It took 120 minutes and penalty kicks, but an emotional goal from Gift Monday and penalty shootout heroics from Aubrey Kingsbury eventually lifted the Washington Spirit past Racing Louisville for a spot in the #NWSL semifinals!
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November 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
It took 120 minutes and penalty kicks, but an emotional goal from Gift Monday and penalty shootout heroics from Aubrey Kingsbury eventually lifted the Washington Spirit past Racing Louisville for a spot in the #NWSL semifinals!
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The NWSL playoffs start tonight. Can anyone beat the Kansas City Current?
Here's how the other seven teams can (or can't) lift up the trophy:
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Here's how the other seven teams can (or can't) lift up the trophy:
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The cases for, and against, someone other than the Current winning the NWSL Championship
The Orlando Pride are one of the teams heading the postseason and hoping to give the Kansas City Current a run for their money
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November 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The NWSL playoffs start tonight. Can anyone beat the Kansas City Current?
Here's how the other seven teams can (or can't) lift up the trophy:
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Here's how the other seven teams can (or can't) lift up the trophy:
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The NWSL playoffs start tonight. Can anyone beat the Kansas City Current?
Here's how the other seven teams can (or can't) lift up the trophy:
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Here's how the other seven teams can (or can't) lift up the trophy:
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The cases for, and against, someone other than the Current winning the NWSL Championship
The Orlando Pride are one of the teams heading the postseason and hoping to give the Kansas City Current a run for their money
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November 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The NWSL playoffs start tonight. Can anyone beat the Kansas City Current?
Here's how the other seven teams can (or can't) lift up the trophy:
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Here's how the other seven teams can (or can't) lift up the trophy:
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The @kansascitycurrent.bsky.social won't stop until they go all the way.
@kgier.bsky.social details their relentless pursuit of the crown:
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@kgier.bsky.social details their relentless pursuit of the crown:
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Kansas City Current staying ‘relentless’ in pursuit of NWSL title
The 2025 Shield winners have been seemingly unbeatable on their own pitch
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November 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The @kansascitycurrent.bsky.social won't stop until they go all the way.
@kgier.bsky.social details their relentless pursuit of the crown:
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@kgier.bsky.social details their relentless pursuit of the crown:
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Meredith Speck notched a goal in the North Carolina Courage's valiant win over Gotham on Decision Day. @casconearianna.bsky.social breaks it down:
Anatomy of a Goal: Linnehan finds Speck on an island
For the Decision Day edition of Anatomy of a Goal, we’re taking a look at the team who just missed the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs: the North Carolina Courage. The Courage’s 3-2 win over N...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Meredith Speck notched a goal in the North Carolina Courage's valiant win over Gotham on Decision Day. @casconearianna.bsky.social breaks it down:
For the Decision Day edition of on Jenna's Talking Points, @jennapel.bsky.social talks Louisville's big win, KC's dominance, Jordyn Bugg's great week, and questions for Gotham and Bay:
Jenna’s Talking Points: Louisville win on Decision Day, Bay ends underwhelming season
The suspense and anticipation are finally over. Decision Day produced definitive answers to playoff questions. Racing Louisville make history by getting in, while the North Carolina Courage are out. M...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
For the Decision Day edition of on Jenna's Talking Points, @jennapel.bsky.social talks Louisville's big win, KC's dominance, Jordyn Bugg's great week, and questions for Gotham and Bay:
Heather Dyche has been named the new head coach of the U.S. U-23 WYNT. She’ll be the team’s first full-time head coach in more than 3 years.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Heather Dyche has been named the new head coach of the U.S. U-23 WYNT. She’ll be the team’s first full-time head coach in more than 3 years.
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The #NWSL Playoff Field is set!
Dan Lauletta takes a look at Week 26 in his latest Heat Check, including Racing Louisville's inclusion and North Carolina just missing the party.
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Dan Lauletta takes a look at Week 26 in his latest Heat Check, including Racing Louisville's inclusion and North Carolina just missing the party.
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Lauletta’s Heat Check: Playoff field set, expansion clubs in the news
The National Women’s Soccer League regular season is over and the playoff field is set. Here’s how the clubs shape up after most of Week 26. Cream of the Crop/Shield Winners z-Kansas City Current (21-...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The #NWSL Playoff Field is set!
Dan Lauletta takes a look at Week 26 in his latest Heat Check, including Racing Louisville's inclusion and North Carolina just missing the party.
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Dan Lauletta takes a look at Week 26 in his latest Heat Check, including Racing Louisville's inclusion and North Carolina just missing the party.
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She may not have played on #NWSL Decision Day, but she didn't need to. Temwa Chawinga wins the NWSL Golden Boot for the second year in a row!
November 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
She may not have played on #NWSL Decision Day, but she didn't need to. Temwa Chawinga wins the NWSL Golden Boot for the second year in a row!
“Alyssa is that [example] that you want every rookie to learn from when you come into an environment."
Leslie Osborne, Casey Krueger and Sam Staab share what makes Alyssa Naeher so special.
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✍️: Lesley Ryder
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Leslie Osborne, Casey Krueger and Sam Staab share what makes Alyssa Naeher so special.
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✍️: Lesley Ryder
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Alyssa Naeher’s legacy of hard work and consistency
Leslie Osborne, Casey Krueger and Sam Staab share what makes Naeher so special
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November 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
“Alyssa is that [example] that you want every rookie to learn from when you come into an environment."
Leslie Osborne, Casey Krueger and Sam Staab share what makes Alyssa Naeher so special.
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✍️: Lesley Ryder
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Leslie Osborne, Casey Krueger and Sam Staab share what makes Alyssa Naeher so special.
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✍️: Lesley Ryder
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