North Carolina @ 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 SDCourage miss out on playoffs despite Sanchez winning Golden BootNorth Carolina Courage forward Ashley Sanchez was confirmed as the 2026 NWSL Golden Boot winner on Sunday, but her team still missed the playoffs by finishing in ninth place.ESPN Nov 1 NCNorth Carolina Courage vs. Denver Summit FC - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from North Carolina Courage vs. Denver Summit FC, 11/02/2026ESPN Nov 1 Video NCHow 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 NC · 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 NC · 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 NC · SDNWSL Power Rankings: Gotham FC claims No. 1 with first NWSL ShieldThere can only be one No. 1 in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, with Gotham FC adding yet more hardware to their trophy cabinet.ESPN Nov 2 NC · SD

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