Seattle @ North Carolina

'Atrocious' home pitch leaves one-seed Gotham's semifinal venue in doubtSunday's NWSL quarterfinal match between Gotham FC and Seattle Reign FC was ugly by all standards -- including the field -- with the hosts and No. 1 seed advancing to a semifinal whose location in now in doubt.ESPN 4d SEAReign loss ends career of NWSL original Fishlock: 'Nothing but joy'Seattle Reign FC midfielder Jess Fishlock sat down on a red heavy duty dolly cart to sip a Modelo beer in the hallway under Sports Illustrated Stadium after her 14-year NWSL career ended on Sunday.ESPN 5d SEANJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Seattle Reign FC - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Seattle Reign FC, 11/08/2026ESPN 5d Video SEACourage 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 SEAHow 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 SEAEvery 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 SEA · 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 SEA · 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 SEA · 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 SEA · 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 SEA · NC

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