The NWSL playoffs continue with exciting semifinal matches this weekend, featuring four teams vying for a spot in the championship.
The NWSL playoffs are moving forward with the semifinal games this weekend. Four teams are still in the race for the title, and fans are ready for more action.
The first round of the NWSL playoffs was full of surprises. The top seed faced a shocking upset, and a thrilling penalty shootout kept fans on the edge of their seats. The quarterfinals saw the Portland Thorns and Washington Spirit advance after intense matches that went into extra time.
This weekend, the Thorns will take on the Spirit on Saturday at noon ET, broadcasted on CBS. Later, Gotham FC will face the Orlando Pride on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET, available on ABC. Fans can also stream the games on platforms like Fubo.
The Thorns secured their spot in the semifinals with a last-minute goal against the San Diego Wave, thrilling over 19,000 fans. They will now travel to face the Spirit, who had a dramatic quarterfinal match that ended in penalties after a late equalizer from Racing Louisville.
Gotham FC pulled off a major upset by defeating the top-seeded Kansas City Current, thanks to a late goal from Katie Stengel. Meanwhile, the Orlando Pride won their quarterfinal match against the Seattle Reign with a solid 2-0 victory, showcasing their strong performance this season.
The winners of these semifinal matches will meet in the NWSL Championship on November 22 at PayPal Park in San Jose, California. This year’s final will be broadcast live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET.
