Orlando @ North Carolina

Thomas named to coach Orlando Pride, first Black female coach in NWSL historyYolanda Thomas has been appointed as the full-time head coach of the Orlando Pride, becoming the first Black woman in NWSL history to hold such a role.ESPN 1d ORLCourage 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 NCSeattle Reign FC vs. Orlando Pride - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Seattle Reign FC vs. Orlando Pride, 11/02/2026ESPN Nov 1 Video ORLEvery 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 ORL · NCWhy 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 ORL · NCThe 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 ORL · NCNWSL 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 ORL · NCEverything at stake for NWSL Decision Day: Shield, playoff spots, hosting and moreThe NWSL's Decision Day this season will be a big one! Here's everything that's at stake...ESPN Nov 1 ORL · NCStruggle for control over USWNT players spurs tension between NWSL and U.S. SoccerU.S. Soccer and NWSL clubs are at odds over when USWNT players should be made available and who should call the shots.ESPN Oct 30 ORL · NCNWSL GM survey: How teams cheat, Rodman Rule, USWNT's World Cup, and moreESPN's NWSL GM survey returns to dish on the USWNT's World Cup chances, the Rodman rule, rule-breaking, how much they spend, and more.ESPN Oct 27 ORL · NCNWSL Power Rankings: Angel City take top spot as Decision Day, playoffs loomAngel City are peaking at the right time, with only Decision Day left in the regular season, the L.A. club are No. 1 in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings.ESPN Oct 26 ORL · NC

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