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The home for (mostly) US woso stats & stories. Founded 2002 by "The Keeper" Jen Cooper, NWSL historian + researcher for World Cup/Olympics.
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Last up: The offseason preview for your 2025 NWSL Champions, Gotham FC
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November 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Last up: The offseason preview for your 2025 NWSL Champions, Gotham FC
www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/31...
www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/31...
Shout out to Courtney S, winner of the final trivia question … BRUNINHA is the first sub to assist a game-winning goal in an NWSL Championship.
Last #NWSLChampionship trivia for the 2025 event!
EMAIL [email protected] for chance to win a woso prize!
Name the only substitute to assist a game-winning goal in the NWSL Championship.
Thank you, San Jose!
EMAIL [email protected] for chance to win a woso prize!
Name the only substitute to assist a game-winning goal in the NWSL Championship.
Thank you, San Jose!
November 23, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Shout out to Courtney S, winner of the final trivia question … BRUNINHA is the first sub to assist a game-winning goal in an NWSL Championship.
Last #NWSLChampionship trivia for the 2025 event!
EMAIL [email protected] for chance to win a woso prize!
Name the only substitute to assist a game-winning goal in the NWSL Championship.
Thank you, San Jose!
EMAIL [email protected] for chance to win a woso prize!
Name the only substitute to assist a game-winning goal in the NWSL Championship.
Thank you, San Jose!
November 23, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Last #NWSLChampionship trivia for the 2025 event!
EMAIL [email protected] for chance to win a woso prize!
Name the only substitute to assist a game-winning goal in the NWSL Championship.
Thank you, San Jose!
EMAIL [email protected] for chance to win a woso prize!
Name the only substitute to assist a game-winning goal in the NWSL Championship.
Thank you, San Jose!
More FUN FACTS from the FINAL …
BRUNINHA is youngest player to win 2 NWSL championships. She assisted the GWG.
LAVELLE goal is latest championship game-winner in regulation.
REALE is 2nd Gotham Rookie of the Year winner to also win the final.
SONNETT wins her 3rd NWSL championship, 1st with GFC
BRUNINHA is youngest player to win 2 NWSL championships. She assisted the GWG.
LAVELLE goal is latest championship game-winner in regulation.
REALE is 2nd Gotham Rookie of the Year winner to also win the final.
SONNETT wins her 3rd NWSL championship, 1st with GFC
November 23, 2025 at 3:53 AM
More FUN FACTS from the FINAL …
BRUNINHA is youngest player to win 2 NWSL championships. She assisted the GWG.
LAVELLE goal is latest championship game-winner in regulation.
REALE is 2nd Gotham Rookie of the Year winner to also win the final.
SONNETT wins her 3rd NWSL championship, 1st with GFC
BRUNINHA is youngest player to win 2 NWSL championships. She assisted the GWG.
LAVELLE goal is latest championship game-winner in regulation.
REALE is 2nd Gotham Rookie of the Year winner to also win the final.
SONNETT wins her 3rd NWSL championship, 1st with GFC
Incredibly intense final, and Gotham earns their 2nd NWSL Championship.
That means:
2026 Challenge Cup is KC vs GFC
2026-27 Concacaf W Champions Cup teams from NWSL will be KC, GFC & WAS (assuming same format)
Lavelle is oldest MVP since JMac in 2018
Carter is 1st to win EURO & NWSL in same yr
That means:
2026 Challenge Cup is KC vs GFC
2026-27 Concacaf W Champions Cup teams from NWSL will be KC, GFC & WAS (assuming same format)
Lavelle is oldest MVP since JMac in 2018
Carter is 1st to win EURO & NWSL in same yr
BIG TIME PLAYER IN A BIG TIME MOMENT.
ROSE LAVELLE GETS GOTHAM UP 1-0!
#NWSLChampionship | Google Pixel
ROSE LAVELLE GETS GOTHAM UP 1-0!
#NWSLChampionship | Google Pixel
November 23, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Incredibly intense final, and Gotham earns their 2nd NWSL Championship.
That means:
2026 Challenge Cup is KC vs GFC
2026-27 Concacaf W Champions Cup teams from NWSL will be KC, GFC & WAS (assuming same format)
Lavelle is oldest MVP since JMac in 2018
Carter is 1st to win EURO & NWSL in same yr
That means:
2026 Challenge Cup is KC vs GFC
2026-27 Concacaf W Champions Cup teams from NWSL will be KC, GFC & WAS (assuming same format)
Lavelle is oldest MVP since JMac in 2018
Carter is 1st to win EURO & NWSL in same yr
This is just the 3d #NWSLChampionship game to be scoreless at half.
The other two —
2015, FCKC wins 1-0 vs Seattle thx to late A-Rod goal assisted by HAO
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbHV...
2017, Portland wins 1-0 vs North Carolina w/Lindsey then-Horan getting GWG
www.youtube.com/watch?v=simc...
The other two —
2015, FCKC wins 1-0 vs Seattle thx to late A-Rod goal assisted by HAO
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbHV...
2017, Portland wins 1-0 vs North Carolina w/Lindsey then-Horan getting GWG
www.youtube.com/watch?v=simc...
#NWSLChampionship | Thorns win 1-0 over Courage | Highlights
YouTube video by National Women's Soccer League
www.youtube.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:15 AM
This is just the 3d #NWSLChampionship game to be scoreless at half.
The other two —
2015, FCKC wins 1-0 vs Seattle thx to late A-Rod goal assisted by HAO
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbHV...
2017, Portland wins 1-0 vs North Carolina w/Lindsey then-Horan getting GWG
www.youtube.com/watch?v=simc...
The other two —
2015, FCKC wins 1-0 vs Seattle thx to late A-Rod goal assisted by HAO
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbHV...
2017, Portland wins 1-0 vs North Carolina w/Lindsey then-Horan getting GWG
www.youtube.com/watch?v=simc...
Almost time for kickoff of the 12th NWSL Championship game — an the 50th playoff game in league history!
Live now on CBS.
Props to Millie T, winner of the final trivia question — Lynn Biyendolo was first to start 5 NWSL Championship games.
Live now on CBS.
Props to Millie T, winner of the final trivia question — Lynn Biyendolo was first to start 5 NWSL Championship games.
November 23, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Almost time for kickoff of the 12th NWSL Championship game — an the 50th playoff game in league history!
Live now on CBS.
Props to Millie T, winner of the final trivia question — Lynn Biyendolo was first to start 5 NWSL Championship games.
Live now on CBS.
Props to Millie T, winner of the final trivia question — Lynn Biyendolo was first to start 5 NWSL Championship games.
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We’re live on CBS for the 2025 NWSL Championship pregame show with hosts Kelley O’Hara and Ali Riley.
Don’t miss it.
Don’t miss it.
November 23, 2025 at 12:32 AM
We’re live on CBS for the 2025 NWSL Championship pregame show with hosts Kelley O’Hara and Ali Riley.
Don’t miss it.
Don’t miss it.
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YOUR LAST STARTING XI OF 2025
November 23, 2025 at 12:33 AM
YOUR LAST STARTING XI OF 2025
Captains for tonight's game …
Aubrey Kingsbury for the Spirit — she is now the first goalkeeper to start 3 NWSL Championship games for the same club
&
Mandy Freeman for Gotham — she is the club's longest-tenured player, having spent every year of her pro career in NJ
Aubrey Kingsbury for the Spirit — she is now the first goalkeeper to start 3 NWSL Championship games for the same club
&
Mandy Freeman for Gotham — she is the club's longest-tenured player, having spent every year of her pro career in NJ
November 23, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Captains for tonight's game …
Aubrey Kingsbury for the Spirit — she is now the first goalkeeper to start 3 NWSL Championship games for the same club
&
Mandy Freeman for Gotham — she is the club's longest-tenured player, having spent every year of her pro career in NJ
Aubrey Kingsbury for the Spirit — she is now the first goalkeeper to start 3 NWSL Championship games for the same club
&
Mandy Freeman for Gotham — she is the club's longest-tenured player, having spent every year of her pro career in NJ
Less than 1 hour til kickoff of the 2025 NWSL Championship, live on big CBS!
IT'S CHAMPIONSHIP TIME 😤
🆚 Gotham FC
⏰ 8PM ET
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🆚 Gotham FC
⏰ 8PM ET
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📺 CBS
November 23, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Less than 1 hour til kickoff of the 2025 NWSL Championship, live on big CBS!
Last chance to win a Championship almanac before the game!
Next #NWSLChampionship trivia question …
EMAIL your answer to [email protected] to chance to win a Keeper Notes NWSL Championship almanac in PDF!
keepernotes.bigcartel.com/product/2024...
Question:
Who scored the EARLIEST goal in the NWSL Championship? Name player, team and year.
EMAIL your answer to [email protected] to chance to win a Keeper Notes NWSL Championship almanac in PDF!
keepernotes.bigcartel.com/product/2024...
Question:
Who scored the EARLIEST goal in the NWSL Championship? Name player, team and year.
2024 NWSL Championship ALMANAC — PDF only
The Keeper Notes NWSL Championship Almanac is the ONLY place where NWSL fans can find comprehensive info for EVERY regular-season championship game...
keepernotes.bigcartel.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Last chance to win a Championship almanac before the game!
Next #NWSLChampionship trivia question …
EMAIL your answer to [email protected] to chance to win a Keeper Notes NWSL Championship almanac in PDF!
keepernotes.bigcartel.com/product/2024...
Question:
Who scored the EARLIEST goal in the NWSL Championship? Name player, team and year.
EMAIL your answer to [email protected] to chance to win a Keeper Notes NWSL Championship almanac in PDF!
keepernotes.bigcartel.com/product/2024...
Question:
Who scored the EARLIEST goal in the NWSL Championship? Name player, team and year.
2024 NWSL Championship ALMANAC — PDF only
The Keeper Notes NWSL Championship Almanac is the ONLY place where NWSL fans can find comprehensive info for EVERY regular-season championship game...
keepernotes.bigcartel.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Next #NWSLChampionship trivia question …
EMAIL your answer to [email protected] to chance to win a Keeper Notes NWSL Championship almanac in PDF!
keepernotes.bigcartel.com/product/2024...
Question:
Who scored the EARLIEST goal in the NWSL Championship? Name player, team and year.
EMAIL your answer to [email protected] to chance to win a Keeper Notes NWSL Championship almanac in PDF!
keepernotes.bigcartel.com/product/2024...
Question:
Who scored the EARLIEST goal in the NWSL Championship? Name player, team and year.
And the winner is Ian T, first to send the correct answer!
First regulation PK goal scored in the NWSL Championship was converted by Washington Spirit's Andi Sullivan in the 2021 game vs. Chicago.
youtu.be/nXy9txoJjo4?...
More trivia to come before today's game at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT on CBS.
First regulation PK goal scored in the NWSL Championship was converted by Washington Spirit's Andi Sullivan in the 2021 game vs. Chicago.
youtu.be/nXy9txoJjo4?...
More trivia to come before today's game at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT on CBS.
November 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
And the winner is Ian T, first to send the correct answer!
First regulation PK goal scored in the NWSL Championship was converted by Washington Spirit's Andi Sullivan in the 2021 game vs. Chicago.
youtu.be/nXy9txoJjo4?...
More trivia to come before today's game at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT on CBS.
First regulation PK goal scored in the NWSL Championship was converted by Washington Spirit's Andi Sullivan in the 2021 game vs. Chicago.
youtu.be/nXy9txoJjo4?...
More trivia to come before today's game at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT on CBS.
Still looking for a winner for a 2025 NWSL Championship scarf …
Last trivia question for the day …
EMAIL your answer to [email protected] for chance to win a 2025 NWSL Championship scarf!
Which player was the first to score a regulation PK goal in the NWSL final?
EMAIL your answer to [email protected] for chance to win a 2025 NWSL Championship scarf!
Which player was the first to score a regulation PK goal in the NWSL final?
November 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Still looking for a winner for a 2025 NWSL Championship scarf …
Last trivia question for the day …
EMAIL your answer to [email protected] for chance to win a 2025 NWSL Championship scarf!
Which player was the first to score a regulation PK goal in the NWSL final?
EMAIL your answer to [email protected] for chance to win a 2025 NWSL Championship scarf!
Which player was the first to score a regulation PK goal in the NWSL final?
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Last trivia question for the day …
EMAIL your answer to [email protected] for chance to win a 2025 NWSL Championship scarf!
Which player was the first to score a regulation PK goal in the NWSL final?
EMAIL your answer to [email protected] for chance to win a 2025 NWSL Championship scarf!
Which player was the first to score a regulation PK goal in the NWSL final?
Watch live on big CBS! 8 pm ET/5 pm in San Jose.
November 22, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Watch live on big CBS! 8 pm ET/5 pm in San Jose.
Getting ready for the 2025 NWSL Skills Challenge in San Jose!
November 22, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Getting ready for the 2025 NWSL Skills Challenge in San Jose!
Shout out to Amy B, winner for Question #7!
Mark Parsons was the youngest head coach to win an NWSL Championship when he led the Thorns to a 1-0 victory over North Carolina in the 2017 final in Orlando. He was just 31 years old!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=simc...
Mark Parsons was the youngest head coach to win an NWSL Championship when he led the Thorns to a 1-0 victory over North Carolina in the 2017 final in Orlando. He was just 31 years old!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=simc...
November 21, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Shout out to Amy B, winner for Question #7!
Mark Parsons was the youngest head coach to win an NWSL Championship when he led the Thorns to a 1-0 victory over North Carolina in the 2017 final in Orlando. He was just 31 years old!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=simc...
Mark Parsons was the youngest head coach to win an NWSL Championship when he led the Thorns to a 1-0 victory over North Carolina in the 2017 final in Orlando. He was just 31 years old!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=simc...
Time for more #NWSLchampionship trivia!
EMAIL your answer to [email protected] for chance to win a Keeper Notes Championship Almanac in PDF (no repeat winners)
Q #7
Who was the youngest NWSL head coach to win the NWSL Championship? Name coach, club & year.
EMAIL your answer to [email protected] for chance to win a Keeper Notes Championship Almanac in PDF (no repeat winners)
Q #7
Who was the youngest NWSL head coach to win the NWSL Championship? Name coach, club & year.
November 21, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Time for more #NWSLchampionship trivia!
EMAIL your answer to [email protected] for chance to win a Keeper Notes Championship Almanac in PDF (no repeat winners)
Q #7
Who was the youngest NWSL head coach to win the NWSL Championship? Name coach, club & year.
EMAIL your answer to [email protected] for chance to win a Keeper Notes Championship Almanac in PDF (no repeat winners)
Q #7
Who was the youngest NWSL head coach to win the NWSL Championship? Name coach, club & year.
Happy Birthday to NWSL — it was 13 years ago today that the league was announced. Our baby is a teenager!
Here are 13 notable moments — feel free to comment with OUR favorites!
2013 Heath free kick in final
1st championship GWG & still only FK goal in a final
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca0K...
Here are 13 notable moments — feel free to comment with OUR favorites!
2013 Heath free kick in final
1st championship GWG & still only FK goal in a final
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca0K...
Crazy, Ronaldo female! Tobin Heath's free kick Goal from 40m distance ~ Portland Thorns vs WNYF
YouTube video by Michael combz
www.youtube.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Happy Birthday to NWSL — it was 13 years ago today that the league was announced. Our baby is a teenager!
Here are 13 notable moments — feel free to comment with OUR favorites!
2013 Heath free kick in final
1st championship GWG & still only FK goal in a final
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca0K...
Here are 13 notable moments — feel free to comment with OUR favorites!
2013 Heath free kick in final
1st championship GWG & still only FK goal in a final
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca0K...
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Are you in San Jose tonight for the #NWSL Championship? Come by the @bayfcsupporters.bsky.social party! We'd love to meet you!
November 21, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Are you in San Jose tonight for the #NWSL Championship? Come by the @bayfcsupporters.bsky.social party! We'd love to meet you!
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In this week's episode, we discussed Trinity Rodman's fate and the larger questions her situation poses about the league's ability to retain star players.
Catch up ahead of tomorrow's #NWSLChampionship!
nwslthisweek.substack.com/p/episode-64...
Catch up ahead of tomorrow's #NWSLChampionship!
nwslthisweek.substack.com/p/episode-64...
November 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
In this week's episode, we discussed Trinity Rodman's fate and the larger questions her situation poses about the league's ability to retain star players.
Catch up ahead of tomorrow's #NWSLChampionship!
nwslthisweek.substack.com/p/episode-64...
Catch up ahead of tomorrow's #NWSLChampionship!
nwslthisweek.substack.com/p/episode-64...
Just ONE day til the 2025 NWSL Championship game in San Jose — kickoff is 8pm ET/5 pm PT on CBS.
There has been only ONE pk shootout all-time in the NWSL final. That was 2016 in Houston:
youtu.be/YsAdO0tMiEY?...
There has been only ONE pk shootout all-time in the NWSL final. That was 2016 in Houston:
youtu.be/YsAdO0tMiEY?...
2016 NWSL Championship Game: Washington Spirit vs. WNY Flash (Penalty Kicks)
YouTube video by Yohn Voker
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Just ONE day til the 2025 NWSL Championship game in San Jose — kickoff is 8pm ET/5 pm PT on CBS.
There has been only ONE pk shootout all-time in the NWSL final. That was 2016 in Houston:
youtu.be/YsAdO0tMiEY?...
There has been only ONE pk shootout all-time in the NWSL final. That was 2016 in Houston:
youtu.be/YsAdO0tMiEY?...
Props to E, first to get it right — the oldest player to win her 1st NWSL Championship was Ali Krieger with Gotham in 2023, age 39 years, 3+ months.
(Marta was 38 years, 9 months when she won last year with Orlando)
More trivia tomorrow!
(Marta was 38 years, 9 months when she won last year with Orlando)
More trivia tomorrow!
Last #NWSLchampionship trivia for the day!
EMAIL answer to [email protected] for chance to win a Keeper Notes Championship Almanac in PDF (no repeat winners)
Q #6:
Who is oldest player to win her 1st NWSL Championship title? Name player, team & year.
keepernotes.bigcartel.com/product/2024...
EMAIL answer to [email protected] for chance to win a Keeper Notes Championship Almanac in PDF (no repeat winners)
Q #6:
Who is oldest player to win her 1st NWSL Championship title? Name player, team & year.
keepernotes.bigcartel.com/product/2024...
2024 NWSL Championship ALMANAC — PDF only
The Keeper Notes NWSL Championship Almanac is the ONLY place where NWSL fans can find comprehensive info for EVERY regular-season championship game...
keepernotes.bigcartel.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Props to E, first to get it right — the oldest player to win her 1st NWSL Championship was Ali Krieger with Gotham in 2023, age 39 years, 3+ months.
(Marta was 38 years, 9 months when she won last year with Orlando)
More trivia tomorrow!
(Marta was 38 years, 9 months when she won last year with Orlando)
More trivia tomorrow!