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• Spirit driven by grit, fans for NWSL semifinal
After squeaking past Bay FC in a pulsing quarterfinal showdown, the Washington Spirit are convinced that their route to the NWSL Championship game will be paved with grit....2024
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• NWSL playoffs preview: How can each team win the championship?
Eight teams remain in the NWSL Championship trophy race. Why will each win? What could be each team's undoing?...2024
• Independence Day Rumblings - News for July 4, 2024

Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images Not to be confused with the 1996 Will Smith vehicle. Michael Wacha was excellent in Kansas City’s win last night: Wacha allowed just two hits Wednesday, working around three walks with eight strikeouts. On his 97th and final pitch, with two outs and a runner on first in the sixth inning, Wacha struck out Josh Lowe swinging on a cutter, which Wacha relied o...2024
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• New KC stadium to host '24 NWSL Championship

CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, will host the 2024 National Women's Soccer League Championship on Saturday, Nov. 23....2024
• NWSL season team-by-team preview: How are teams spending all that money coming in?

With the National Women's Soccer League returning to action this weekend, we break down where each of the 14 clubs stand and how close each is to winning the NWSL Championship....2024
• NWSL turned its championship game into a big-time event. Is becoming a big-time league next?

The NWSL has long operated on a shoestring budget, but the 2023 NWSL championship felt polished -- posh even. Is the league's long-awaited breakout finally coming?...2023

• Independence Day Rumblings - News for July 4, 2024
2024

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• No Hollywood ending for Rapinoe, but her legacy is assured

Megan Rapinoe's final match of her career may have ended in injury and NWSL Championship defeat, but her status as a U.S. soccer great is beyond doubt....2023
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2024
"With the National Women's Soccer League returning to action this weekend, we break down where each of the 14 clubs stand and how close each is to winning the NWSL Championship."

2023
"NWSL turned its championship game into a big-time event. Is becoming a big-time league next?"

2022
"The happiness of fans and players was evident: while processing the Yates report, they collectively rallied to reach the NWSL Championship game."

2021
"Sources: NWSL final moved to Louisville"

2020
"PTFC: From the Archives | Thorns vs. North Carolina Courage | 2017 NWSL Championship | Oct. 14, 2017"

2018
"Providence Park to host 2018 NWSL Championship match on Sept. 22, 2018"

2017
"Thorns FC PDX arrival, NWSL Championship Rally details for Sunday"

2015
"As part of the deal, FOX Sports 1 will air three regular season matches and all three games of the NWSL Playoffs, which includes two semifinal games on September 13 and the NWSL Championship Game on October 1."

• Independence Day Rumblings - News for July 4, 2024
2024

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• Daly inspires Houston to Challenge Cup final
The Dash don't have a rich history, but Houston has found an identity worthy of a team playing for the NWSL championship against Chicago on Sunday....2020

• GOAL | Lindsey Horan scores against the Courage in the 2017 NWSL Championship
2017

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• OL Reign were surprise NWSL Shield winners. Is momentum on their side?

Unlike OL Reign's previous NWSL Shields, winning this year's wasn't easy -- but that might make them a stronger NWSL Championship contender....2022

• Thorns FC PDX arrival, NWSL Championship Rally details for Sunday
2017
• Thorns FC are back! Watch the livestream of the NWSL Championship Rally at Providence Park; Festivities begin at approx. 7:45pm PT
2017

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• 2017 NWSL Championship Flyaway presented by Alaska Airlines
2017

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• Thorns FC 2017 NWSL Championship Rally from Providence Park
2017

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• Calm, cool and healthy, Thorns FC's Tobin Heath ready to "put everything out there" in 2017 NWSL Championship game
2017

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• Thorns FC NWSL Championship Matchday | How to watch, viewing party, previews and more
2017
• The Soccer Life | Thorns FC's Emily Menges talks team, character and more on eve of 2017 NWSL Championship match
2017
• Know Your Enemy | Learn more about 2017 NWSL Championship opponent North Carolina Courage
2017

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• NWSL playoffs preview: How can each team win the championship?
2024
• Independence Day Rumblings - News for July 4, 2024
2024

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• The NWSL playoffs are here! Here's why each team will win it all (and why they won't)

Here's your guide for why every playoff team will win the NWSL Championship -- and why they won't. Who should you bet on?...2023
• NWSL playoff rewind: Spirit, Red Stars pull upsets to reach Championship final
The stage is set for next weekend’s NWSL Championship final, and it’s not the matchup that many, if any, would have predicted. The Washington Spirit and Chicago Red Stars will duke it out in Louisville on Saturday in a battle between teams that have never won an NWSL title. Coming off of bye weeks, and ... Read more...2021
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• #Statman Stumpers | Think you know the 2013 NWSL Championship starting XI for Thorns FC?
2020