Boston @ Washington

NWSL players demand more respect for women's sports amid playoff venue issuesPlayers from Gotham and Kansas City have called for women's sports to be better prioritized by stadium operators amid issues surrounding NWSL semifinal venues.ESPN 20h WAS2026 NWSL playoffs: Matchups, schedule, where to watchThe NWSL will soon crown its next champion.ESPN 23h WASWashington Spirit vs. Utah Royals - How to watch the NWSL semifinalsAfter losing last season's NWSL Championship to Gotham FC, Washington Spirit have an opportunity to book their place in the final again when they host Utah Royals at Audi Field.ESPN 1d WASTrinity Rodman heaps praise on Clara Luvanga and Melissa Bethi for Washington Spirit's NWSL playoff heroicsTanzania forward Luvanga scored once and provided both assists for Trinity Rodman's goals, while Algeria midfielder Bethi opened the scoring after just six minutes at Audi Field.ESPN 4d WASAli Krieger previews the NWSL semifinalsESPN 5d Video WASWashington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns FC - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns FC, 11/09/2026ESPN 5d Video WASNWSL facing venue conflicts in potential semifinal matchupsESPN Nov 6 Video WASAngel 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 WASEvery 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 · WAS

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