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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 21h WAS2026 NWSL playoffs: Matchups, schedule, where to watchThe NWSL will soon crown its next champion.ESPN 1d 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 WAS'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 5d SEATrinity 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 5d 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 WASReign 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 SEANWSL facing venue conflicts in potential semifinal matchupsESPN Nov 6 Video WASSeattle 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 WAS · SEA

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