Banda's brace sends Pride into NWSL semifinals

The Orlando Pride, inspired by Barbra Banda's two goals, cruised to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL playoffs.

Sports - ESPN - November 9

NWSL Playoffs: Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda, Marta lead favorites and eye history

Shield winners look like the team to beat in the postseason as the club eyes its first NWSL Championship

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

Marta nets stellar goal, sends Pride to NWSL final

The Orlando Pride advanced to their first NWSL championship with a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Current in Sunday's semifinal at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

NWSL semifinals: How Washington Spirit, Gotham FC, Orlando Pride and KC Current made it this far

The top four teams in the NWSL's regular season all advanced to the semifinals and have similar qualities

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Lavelle's late goal sends Gotham into the NWSL semifinals with 2-1 win over Portland

Rose Lavelle scored in stoppage time and Gotham FC defeated the Portland Thorns 2-1 to advance to the semifinals of the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs

Sports - ABC News - November 11

Marta, Orlando Pride book spot in most anticipated NWSL final ever?

Marta's stunning late goal ensured that the two best teams -- potentially in NWSL history -- will square off.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Previewing the NWSL final: Spirit and Pride set for historic showdown

The Washington Spirit and Orlando Pride will vie for the championship at CPKC Stadium, the first purpose-built venue for the league. Dana Jacobson previews the match up.

NWSL Playoffs: Temwa Chawinga and Barbra Banda help league go global, stay competitive in women's soccer

Chawinga and Banda scored 20 and 13 goals, respectively, in the 2024 NWSL regular season

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

NWSL awards finalists, predictions: USWNT stars in contention, Barbra Banda and Temwa Chawinga MVP favorites

Here's who is in the running and who we think the winners will be

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Why NWSL Playoffs have been so fun: Stars Trinity Rodman, Barbra Banda lead attack-minded approach

The Orlando Pride will face the Washington Spirit in the NWSL Championship on Saturday

Sports - CBS Sports - 13 hours ago

NWSL's Big Four win dramatic quarterfinals, set up semifinals full of star power

The Orlando Pride, Washington Spirit, Gotham FC and Kansas City Current have been the four best NWSL teams all season. Now they're the final four.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami dumped out of MLS playoffs; NWSL's big four all advance to playoff semifinals

Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, USMNT are big at work ahead of Jamaica clash

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

NWSL playoff predictions: Expert picks, bracket, schedule as Orlando Pride vs. Chicago Red Stars open action

The playoffs begin with the Orlando Pride's clash with the Chicago Red Stars on Friday

Sports - CBS Sports - November 8

NWSL semifinalists, ranked: Orlando Pride lead the pack as Washington Spirit survive a scare vs. Bay FC

The semifinals will be played the weekend of Nov. 16 after all four top seeds advanced after the first round

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

NWSL playoff predictions, picks, bracket, schedule: Experts like Orlando Pride, split on Spirit vs. Gotham

A spot in the NWSL Championship on Nov. 23 in Kansas City is on the line

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Underrated NWSL playoff performers: Who can make the difference as Spirit host Gotham, Pride face Current

The stars like Marta and Trinity Rodman might get the attention but these players do the dirty work on NWSL's best teams

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Orlando Pride vs. Kansas City Current live stream, lineups: Where to watch NWSL playoffs online, TV channel

It's the first vs. fourth seed for the final spot in the NWSL Championship

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Orlando Pride head to first NWSL championship after 3-2 win over Kansas City Current

The Pride will now face the Washington Spirit in Kansas City for chance to cap off a historic season with the team's first NWSL title.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Orlando Pride advance to NWSL Championship: How legendary Marta, unsung heroes have franchise on brink

The Pride will face the Washington Spirit in the NWSL Championship on Nov. 23

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

NWSL final is set with a one vs. two matchup as Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit to battle it out for title

Elsewhere in the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, USMNT win ugly again

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Dream NWSL final ranking: The best matchup among Orlando Pride, K. C. Current, NJ/NY Gotham, D.C. Spirit

The NWSL playoffs are down to four teams

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Banda: Playing with Marta a 'dream come true'

Orlando Pride striker Barbra Banda has said playing alongside her childhood idol Marta is a "dream come true" and pushes her to be the best version of herself.

Sports - ESPN - November 13

Mexico rally past Honduras to reach NL semifinals

Mexico's national team cruised to a 4-0 victory over Honduras on Tuesday to secure their spot in the Concacaf Nations League final four.

Sports - ESPN - 21 hours ago

WTA Finals results: Coco Gauff qualifies for semifinals, Iga Swiatek eliminated

Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff have qualified for the WTA Tour Finals last four, where they are joined by Zheng Qinwen and Barbora Krejcikova. Sabalenka was drawn with Jasmine Paolini, Elena ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Sinner stays perfect and Fritz also advances to the semifinals at the ATP Finals

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner and U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz advanced to the semifinals at the ATP Finals

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

Alcaraz misses out as Zverev and Ruud complete semifinal field at ATP Finals

Carlos Alcaraz was the big name missing when the last two semifinal spots were filled at the ATP Finals

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

Thousands gather for colorful celebration at Taiwan Pride parade

Thousands have gathered on the streets of Taipei for the Taiwan Pride parade, one of Asia’s largest annual celebrations of inclusivity

World - ABC News - October 26

Bracing for Trump's tariffs

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Businesses brace for new Trump tariffs Companies are preparing for a spate of new ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

It’s Election Week. Brace Yourselves

The United States will choose between two drastically different futures in the coming days. Here’s what you can expect from WIRED.

Tech - Wired - November 4

Bracing for election disinformation

Plus: NYT Needle may not work on election night {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Bracing for election disinformation It's Election Day. Polls across the country will close in the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

China’s economy braces for Trump

Will Beijing’s latest plans to fix the country’s economy be enough to keep up with President Xi Jinping’s long-term plans for growth?

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Rodman, Marta, Chawinga up for NWSL MVP

Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga, who broke the single-season NWSL scoring record with 20 goals this campaign, headlines a group of five finalists for the league's MVP award.

Sports - ESPN - November 13

Bonmatí: NWSL tops Spain in player treatment

Aitana Bonmatí expressed her dismay at how women footballers in Spain are treated while praising the NWSL and Women's Super League (WSL) for the manner in which they are promoted.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

"CBS Mornings" heading to Kansas City for NWSL championship

"CBS Mornings" is taking the entire show to Kansas City next Friday ahead of the National Women's Soccer League championship. The show will broadcast from CPKC Stadium, which is the first soccer ...

Chawinga available as KC seeks NWSL final berth

Kansas City Current forward and 2024 NWSL Golden Boot winner Temwa Chawinga will be available for Sunday's high-profile semifinal against the Orlando Pride, but Current head coach Vlatko Andonovski ...

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Kingsbury sends Spirit to final with air of 'destiny'

Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury saved all three penalties she faced as the Spirit defeated reigning champion NJ/NY Gotham FC in a 3-0 penalty shootout on Saturday at Audi Field to ...

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

NWSL playoffs scenarios, schedule: Three teams for two spots ahead of final day of NWSL regular season

Portland Thorns and Bay FC could clinch spots this weekend

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Latest in Banda's brace sends Pride into NWSL semifinals