NWSL first-round playoff results: Hatch, Pugh lift Spirit, Red Stars to semifinals

The Chicago Red Stars defeated NJ/NY Gotham FC, 1-0 on Sunday in the first round of the 2021 National Women’s Soccer...

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...

Early talking points on the 2021 NWSL playoff field

The 2021 playoff field is set after the most chaotic season to date in the National Women’s Soccer League, and while...

NWSL Results: Dash fall to Spirit late, miss playoffs; Courage are in

The Houston Dash played for the draw which would have extended their season, and they ultimately fell short in Washington, D.C....

NWSL Results: Gotham fails to clinch again with draw in Louisville

The Skinny: NJ/NY Gotham FC failed to clinch a playoff berth in the team’s second attempt in a week on Thursday,...

NWSL Results: Gotham fails to clinch playoff spot in draw with Kansas City

Kansas City spoiled the party for Gotham on Friday night, forcing Gotham to wait another week on deciding a National Women’s...

NWSL Results: Thorns clinch NWSL Shield; Gotham move into playoff position over Courage

Sunday brought two final games to round out a packed weekend of National Women’s Soccer League action. With their win over...

NWSL Results: Gotham hang on in Orlando; Spirit roll past Louisville

Saturday brought two games in the National Women’s Soccer League, each with significant playoff implications. Victories for the Washington Spirit and...

NWSL Results: Mid-week matches resume as players stand in solidarity

After matches were postponed last weekend, the National Women’s Soccer League returned on Wednesday. In all three matches, players stopped play...