NWSL Playoff Preview: Upsets, Underdogs, and Unstoppable Energy

It’s playoff time, and we’re talking football. (The global kind.) ️

This week, Monica and Sara dive into the 2025 NWSL Playoffs—who made it, who’s out, and what to expect as the chase for the championship heats up. From Kansas City’s dominant regular season to Gotham FC’s underdog moment, they break down the top storylines, key players, and why single elimination makes every game feel like a final.

They also get into:

  -Kansas City’s all-women training facility and what happens when teams invest in women’s sports

  -Portland Thorns’ playoff run without Sophia Smith

  -The Boston expansion rebrand (bye bye Boss Nation, hello Boston Legacy)

  -The Elizabeth Eddy controversy and why calling out racism and transphobia in women’s sports matters

  -The NWSL’s new streaming deal and what it could mean for visibility and pay

It’s an episode that celebrates how far women’s soccer has come while calling out the work that still needs to be done. A mix of playoff hype, real talk, and plenty of love for the game.