Boston @ San Diego

Mandy McGlynn inspires Utah Royals upset over San Diego Wave in NWSL playoffsUtah Royals FC goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn twice shouted, "Why the f--- not us?!" in her team's postgame huddle on Friday night at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. The message could be heard around the NWSL as the 2026 playoffs began with a major upset.ESPN Nov 7 SDSan Diego Wave coach Jonas Eidevall staying positive despite NWSL playoffs exitSan Diego Wave coach Jonas Eidevall remained hopeful after an unexpected 1-0 loss at home to underdogs Utah Royals in the quarterfinal stage of the NWSL playoffsESPN Nov 7 SDNWSL stadium conflicts could force Gotham to move to small venue for semisNWSL Shield winners Gotham could be forced to play a potential semifinal next week at the 5,000-seat Icahn Stadium in New York due to league-wide venue issues.ESPN Nov 7 SDSan Diego Wave FC vs. Utah Royals - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from San Diego Wave FC vs. Utah Royals, 11/07/2026ESPN Nov 7 Video SDNWSL facing venue conflicts in potential semifinal matchupsESPN Nov 6 Video SDAngel City FC vs. Boston Legacy FC - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Angel City FC vs. Boston Legacy FC, 11/02/2026ESPN Nov 1 Video BOSGift Monday is searching for a NWSL championship, and Nigerian food, with the Boston LegacyGift Monday wants to help Boston Legacy challenge for an NWSL championship next season, after reaching the final with Washington Spirit in her first year in the league.ESPN Oct 29 BOSSan Diego Wave FC vs. Boston Legacy FC - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from San Diego Wave FC vs. Boston Legacy FC, 10/26/2026ESPN Oct 25 Video BOSHow tunnel fits help NWSL players showcase their off-the-field personalitiesWhether it's a form of expression or a means of building a brand, NWSL players are taking advantage of the league's emphasis on pregame fashion.ESPN 4d SDEvery NWSL team eliminated from playoffs: One offseason question to answerThe NWSL Championship is almost here -- and these teams won't be in it. ESPN breaks down every eliminated team's biggest offseason question to answer.ESPN 4d BOS · SDWhy every playoff team will or won't win the NWSL ChampionshipThe NWSL Playoffs are here! From star players to squad depth, to defensive flaws -- here's what could make or break every contender.ESPN Nov 6 BOS · SDThe 25 best NWSL players of 2026: The final rankingThe NWSL regular season is over, and now we can finally rank the best 25 players this year. Who's No. 1?ESPN Nov 6 BOS · SD

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