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In a year full of ups and downs, Jess Carter got to call herself a champion not once, but twice 🏆
Jenna Pel got to speak with Carter during the #NWSL Media Day about her experiences in 2025.
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Jenna Pel got to speak with Carter during the #NWSL Media Day about her experiences in 2025.
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Jess Carter ends year of ups and downs on top
In a year full of ups and downs, Jess Carter got to call herself a champion not once, but twice.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
In a year full of ups and downs, Jess Carter got to call herself a champion not once, but twice 🏆
Jenna Pel got to speak with Carter during the #NWSL Media Day about her experiences in 2025.
🔐 Subscribe to EQZ Extra to read!
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Jenna Pel got to speak with Carter during the #NWSL Media Day about her experiences in 2025.
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The Portland Thorns have dismissed head coach Rob Gale, the club announced today. First assistant Adam Day is exiting as well. Sarah Lowdown will serve as interim head coach for the Thorns while a coaching search commences.
Thorns dismiss Rob Gale as head coach
Led Thorns to a 22-17-10 regular season record over nearly two seasons
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November 26, 2025 at 1:46 AM
The Portland Thorns have dismissed head coach Rob Gale, the club announced today. First assistant Adam Day is exiting as well. Sarah Lowdown will serve as interim head coach for the Thorns while a coaching search commences.
🌹 Rose Lavelle's game-winning goal
🦇 Gotham FC's midfield build-up
🏟️ East Coast teams on the West Coast
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🦇 Gotham FC's midfield build-up
🏟️ East Coast teams on the West Coast
Subscribe to EQZ Extra to check out Jenna Pel's talking points from the #NWSL Championship! 🔐
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Lavelle leads Gotham to glory: Talking points from the 2025 NWSL Championship
San Jose, Calif. — A boisterous, sold-out crowd at PayPal Park witnessed Gotham FC outlast, outplay and out-coach the Washington Spirit on Saturday to be crowned National Women’s Soccer League champio...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
🌹 Rose Lavelle's game-winning goal
🦇 Gotham FC's midfield build-up
🏟️ East Coast teams on the West Coast
Subscribe to EQZ Extra to check out Jenna Pel's talking points from the #NWSL Championship! 🔐
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🦇 Gotham FC's midfield build-up
🏟️ East Coast teams on the West Coast
Subscribe to EQZ Extra to check out Jenna Pel's talking points from the #NWSL Championship! 🔐
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On Saturday, the Spirit’s delayed substitution left a gap that Gotham exploited.
@thedanlauletta.bsky.social on how one tactical misstep defined the NWSL Championship.
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@thedanlauletta.bsky.social on how one tactical misstep defined the NWSL Championship.
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How the Spirit’s delayed sub became the turning point of the NWSL Championship
San Jose, Calif. — Rarely does a soccer match hinge so directly on coaching decisions as Saturday’s National Women’s Soccer League Championship at PayPal Park. The highlight was Rose Lavelle’s goal, t...
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November 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
On Saturday, the Spirit’s delayed substitution left a gap that Gotham exploited.
@thedanlauletta.bsky.social on how one tactical misstep defined the NWSL Championship.
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@thedanlauletta.bsky.social on how one tactical misstep defined the NWSL Championship.
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Nothing compares to that full-time whistle feeling 🏆
November 23, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Nothing compares to that full-time whistle feeling 🏆
November 23, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Gotham FC are 2025 NWSL Champions after defeating the Washington Spirit 1-0 at PayPal Park on Saturday night!
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Gotham defeat Spirit 1-0 in 2025 NWSL Championship
For a second time in their history, Gotham goes from barely snagging the last playoff spot to champions
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November 23, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Gotham FC are 2025 NWSL Champions after defeating the Washington Spirit 1-0 at PayPal Park on Saturday night!
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Gotham FC wins 1-0. Their second title in three years.
Rose Lavelle’s 80th-minute goal is the difference.
Rose Lavelle’s 80th-minute goal is the difference.
November 23, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Gotham FC wins 1-0. Their second title in three years.
Rose Lavelle’s 80th-minute goal is the difference.
Rose Lavelle’s 80th-minute goal is the difference.
Get ready for tonight's NWSL Championship by reading about the battle that will likely determine the winner...
"Whichever midfield trio can impose its desired rhythm — slow the game down, speed it up, or simply disrupt the other — will tilt the match."
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"Whichever midfield trio can impose its desired rhythm — slow the game down, speed it up, or simply disrupt the other — will tilt the match."
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How the midfield battle will shape the NWSL Championship
The 2025 NWSL season reaches its climax this weekend with Gotham FC and Washington Spirit meeting in the NWSL Championship. Both teams survived bruising playoff paths — knocking out the likes of Kansa...
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November 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Get ready for tonight's NWSL Championship by reading about the battle that will likely determine the winner...
"Whichever midfield trio can impose its desired rhythm — slow the game down, speed it up, or simply disrupt the other — will tilt the match."
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"Whichever midfield trio can impose its desired rhythm — slow the game down, speed it up, or simply disrupt the other — will tilt the match."
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Ann Katrin-Berger is key to Gotham's success in all the defensive ways a goalkeeper normally is, but also in the way she plays almost like a midfielder at times, helping her team set up their offense.
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Ann-Katrin Berger: Full-time keeper or aspiring midfielder?
'She is such a dual threat, offensively in our buildup as well as being able to step up defensively.'
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November 22, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Ann Katrin-Berger is key to Gotham's success in all the defensive ways a goalkeeper normally is, but also in the way she plays almost like a midfielder at times, helping her team set up their offense.
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Two rookies on the teams competing for the 2025 NWSL Championship are products of the University of Pittsburgh. @abigailsegel.bsky.social spoke to Sarah Schupansky and Deborah Abiodun about each other's strengths, and how Pitt and coach Randy Waldrum helped them on their journey to the big game:
Abiodun and Schupansky represent the University of Pittsburgh at the NWSL Championship
This Saturday marks the first time a team that includes a University of Pittsburgh alumna will compete in the NWSL Championship. But that honor is not held alone—two former Panthers are in San Jose, g...
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November 22, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Two rookies on the teams competing for the 2025 NWSL Championship are products of the University of Pittsburgh. @abigailsegel.bsky.social spoke to Sarah Schupansky and Deborah Abiodun about each other's strengths, and how Pitt and coach Randy Waldrum helped them on their journey to the big game:
The Washington Spirit are back in the #NWSL Championship and while their path might seem familiar, @thedanlauletta.bsky.social says this team is unique in the way it has battled and bonded.
Very different, but very same Spirit team back in NWSL Championship
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The visions are still there. Angelina may or may not be—officially not, according to the one person that mattered—fouling Leicy Santos before finding Barbra Banda up the right flank...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The Washington Spirit are back in the #NWSL Championship and while their path might seem familiar, @thedanlauletta.bsky.social says this team is unique in the way it has battled and bonded.
While preparing for the #NWSL Championship, Washington Spirit defender Kate Wiesner found out she earned her first #USWNT call-up.
Our Jenna Pel spoke with her about her excitement and how she's balancing one of the biggest weeks of her life:
Our Jenna Pel spoke with her about her excitement and how she's balancing one of the biggest weeks of her life:
Wiesner ‘Surprised’ By First USWNT Call-Up, Ready for NWSL Championship
SAN JOSE, Calif. – It has been a whirlwind week for Washington Spirit outside back Kate Wiesner. The 24-year-old is in contention to appear in her first NWSL Championship mere days after receiving her...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:15 AM
"We want Trinity in the NWSL, and we will fight for her."
More on what NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman said about retaining Trinity Rodman in the annual State of the League address, at the link:
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More on what NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman said about retaining Trinity Rodman in the annual State of the League address, at the link:
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Commissioner Berman makes statement on Trinity Rodman
On Thursday, NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman spoke specifically about Trinity Rodman during the annual State of the League address. “Specifically, as it relates to Trinity, and candidly, any other to...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
"We want Trinity in the NWSL, and we will fight for her."
More on what NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman said about retaining Trinity Rodman in the annual State of the League address, at the link:
equalizersoccer.com/quick-update...
More on what NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman said about retaining Trinity Rodman in the annual State of the League address, at the link:
equalizersoccer.com/quick-update...
In the newest Anatomy of a Goal, @casconearianna.bsky.social describes Croix Bethune's insurance goal late in the Spirit's semifinal match against the Thorns:
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Anatomy of a Goal: Bethune took it and ran with it
Bethune's insurance goal showed just how confident the Washington Spirit were feeling in Saturday's semifinal
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November 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
In the newest Anatomy of a Goal, @casconearianna.bsky.social describes Croix Bethune's insurance goal late in the Spirit's semifinal match against the Thorns:
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NEWS: The @nwslsoccer.com has extended Commissioner Jessica Berman's contract through 2028:
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NWSL extends Commissioner Jessica Berman’s contract
Berman will continue to lead the league through 2028
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November 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
NEWS: The @nwslsoccer.com has extended Commissioner Jessica Berman's contract through 2028:
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Having led Racing Louisville to the playoffs for the first time in the expansion team's history, Bev Yanez is your #NWSL Coach of the Year!
November 20, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Having led Racing Louisville to the playoffs for the first time in the expansion team's history, Bev Yanez is your #NWSL Coach of the Year!
November 20, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Leading all midfielders in the NWSL in goal contributions with 11 goals and 4 assists, your #NWSL Midfielder of the Year is Manaka Matsukubo!
November 20, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Leading all midfielders in the NWSL in goal contributions with 11 goals and 4 assists, your #NWSL Midfielder of the Year is Manaka Matsukubo!
