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.
2026 NWSL playoffs: Matchups, schedule, where to watchThe NWSL will soon crown its next champion.Ali Krieger previews the NWSL semifinals
How the Utah Royals became an unlikely NWSL contenderWithout the star power or spending of their NWSL rivals, the Utah Royals have embraced a collective identity to become title underdogs this season.
Washington 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.
Gotham FC vs. Kansas City Current - Kick-off time, how to watch, NWSL newsReigning NWSL champions Gotham FC will host a Temwa Chawinga-inspired Kansas City Current at New York City's sold-out Icahn Stadium on Sunday in a mouthwatering semi-final clash.Should Gotham be 'concerned' with their attack going into the Kansas City Current game?
Gotham to play NWSL semi at 5K seat Icahn Stadium due to shoddy home fieldDefending champions Gotham FC will host their NWSL semifinal match against the Kansas City Current at Icahn Stadium in New York City on Sunday, relocating the game from Sports Illustrated Stadium due to poor field conditions.
'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.
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.
San 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 playoffsSan Diego Wave FC vs. Utah Royals - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from San Diego Wave FC vs. Utah Royals, 11/07/2026Stories ESPN tags with Utah or Gotham. Each opens on ESPN.