The Equalizer Podcast: NWSL Quarterfinals

Claire Watkins and Pardeep Cattry react to Chicago’s win over Gotham and Washington’s win over North Carolina in the quarterfinals of...

Kassouf: This is what the playoffs are all about

More than once on Sunday, Aubrey Bledsoe found herself approaching midfield, ready to join her Washington Spirit teammates in a goal...

Chicago perfected winning without the ball

Sunday did not play out how Scott Parkinson expected. “I thought it would be a little bit more end to end...

Right place, right time again for Hatch and the Spirit

The was not anything particularly special about Ashley Hatch’s game-winning goal for the Washington Spirit on Sunday. The most remarkable thing...

An abrupt ending for Gotham’s season, Lloyd’s career

It all came to an end so quickly. NJ/NY Gotham FC’s season. Scott Parkinson’s unbeaten record as head coach of the...

Red Stars found form even without Julie Ertz

Rory Dames walked into the locker room at halftime of the Chicago Red Stars’ regular-season opener in Portland and did not...

Luck or precision? Analyzing Gotham’s xGA and path to success in the NWSL playoffs

NJ/NY Gotham FC enter the National Women’s Soccer League postseason on the back of some disappointing draws. Nonetheless, on paper, they...

Healthy spines: Strong midfields are a trend among NWSL playoff teams

At a glance, the six National Women’s Soccer League teams that made the 2021 postseason might not have a lot in...

Things are different for the Courage this year

A small group of North Carolina Courage players stood in a circle outside Gate E6 at Portland International Airport on Sunday...

The Equalizer Podcast: Playoffs are set

The NWSL playoff picture has finally come into focus. Claire Watkins and Courtney Stith (Diaspora United Podcast) react to all the...