FootyPop: Washington Spirit To Take On Orlando Pride In NWSL Championship
In this week’s women’s soccer news, the NWSL Championship match is set; Kadeisha Buchanan suffered a season-ending injury; Angel City announced a new training facility; and more!
High of the Week
The NWSL Championship match is set with the Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit facing off in Kansas City. The Pride are looking for their first NWSL Championship while the Spirit are looking for their second championship and first since 2021. The clubs have met twice this season with the Pride walking away with two wins. It’s a battle of the top two teams and it should be a fun match to watch.
This is going to be an epic showdown.#NWSLChampionship | #TeamPixel pic.twitter.com/xjKjoSiRdo
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) November 17, 2024
Low of the Week
Chelsea announced this week that Kadeisha Buchanan suffered a torn ACL against Liverpool and will be out for the remainder of the season. It’s a big blow for Chelsea as she had appeared in five WSL games this season and was a key piece of their defense.
After tonight’s win, Sonia Bompastor confirmed that Kadeisha Buchanan has sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in our previous league fixture.
We’re all with you, @KeishaBalla. 💙
— Chelsea FC Women (@ChelseaFCW) November 16, 2024
News of the Week
This week, Angel City announced that they would be moving to a new training facility. The facility is on Cal Lutheran University’s campus and the club will be completing a multi-million dollar remodel but will be ready for the 2025 preseason. It is the largest performance center dedicated to an NWSL team.
The new #AngelCityFC performance center will serve as the home of ACFC’s players and first-team staff for up to four years, marking a significant milestone in the club’s commitment to player development.
Some key features:
💪 5,400 sqft gym with brand-new pew technology pic.twitter.com/EsBTUizwxR— Angel City FC (@weareangelcity) November 15, 2024
Player of the Week
Aubrey Bledsoe was a key part of the Washington Spirit’s victory over NJ/NY Gotham FC in the semifinal. She made four saves during regulation and overtime but she came up huge in the penalty shootout. She saved all three of Gotham’s penalties to send the Spirit to their third NWSL final.
Aubrey Kingsbury saves ALL of Gotham’s penalties to send us to the championship 💪 pic.twitter.com/vA4JMxt9YK
— Washington Spirit – x (@WashSpirit) November 17, 2024
Goal of the Week
Marta scored the insurance goal for the Orlando Pride in their 3-1 win over the Kansas City Current. It was a terrific individual effort by Marta as she beat three defenders and the goalkeeper to tap it in.
Marta is simply magical🪄
This one will be on repeat forever! #NWSLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/MZh3gJryCL
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) November 17, 2024
Save of the Week
Ann-Katrin Berger came up with a big double save for Gotham in their semifinal match. She made two point-blank saves to keep the match level.
ANN-KATRIN BERGER PUTTING IN THE WORK EARLY ON IN GOAL FOR GOTHAM 🧱
🎥 @NWSL pic.twitter.com/DQmTnxNIh4
— The Women’s Game (@WomensGameMIB) November 16, 2024
Win of the Week
Kentucky defeated West Virginia 1(4)-1(2) in a penalty shootout for their first win in the NCAA Tournament since 2014. They’ll now face off against Notre Dame in the second round of the tournament.
MOVING ON. 😺
A DECADE IN THE MAKING. CATS ADVANCE ON PKs!@UKWomensSoccer x @NCAASoccer pic.twitter.com/n6R4jarOyd
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) November 16, 2024
Fav Social Media Post
Congratulations are in order as Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis announced that they are expecting their first child together.
Congratulations to Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis on the exciting news — they’re expecting their first child! 🌟
📸 Sam Kerr (on Instagram) pic.twitter.com/cQP5GDIJ9L
— DAZN Women’s Football (@DAZNWFootball) November 18, 2024
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