NOTES TO KNOW

TUNE IN

Viewers tuning in to the NWSL this season can catch more than 120 matches across CBS, ESPN, ION and Prime Video. The remaining matches will be available for free on NWSL+, the league’s first-ever domestic direct-to-consumer streaming platform.

WEEK 19 PREVIEW

ROAD TO THE PLAYOFFS

There are three clubs who have opportunities to clinch playoff berths during this weekend’s slate of matches. The Orlando Pride, already guaranteed to make the playoffs, could clinch a top 4 spot and quarterfinal home match with a win AND a North Carolina Courage Loss vs. Bay FC.

Kansas City Current could clinch with a win AND TWO of the following scenarios occurring:

• North Carolina Courage Win/Draw vs. Bay FC OR NJ/NY Gotham FC Win/Draw vs. Seattle Reign FC

• Chicago Red Stars Win/Draw vs. Portland Thorns FC OR Racing Louisville Win/Draw vs. Angel City FC

The Washington Spirit can clinch with one of the following scenarios occurring:

• Washington Spirit Win/Draw vs. Houston Dash

• Washington Spirit Loss vs. Houston Dash AND North Carolina Courage Win/Draw vs. Bay FC OR NJ/NY Gotham FC Win/Draw vs. Seattle Reign FC AND Chicago Red Stars Win/Draw vs. Portland Thorns OR Racing Louisville Win/Draw vs. Angel City FC

NJ/NY Gotham FC clinches with a win vs. Seattle Reign AND BOTH of the following scenarios occurring:

• Chicago Red Stars Win vs. Portland Thorns FC

• Racing Louisville FC Draw vs. Angel City FC

A MUST WATCH REMATCH

The Orlando Pride host the Kansas City Current for the second match of the season between the two rivals. Last time the two powerhouse clubs met was the final weekend of games before the Olympic players departed for Paris. Orlando defeated the Current 2-1 to end Kansas City’s then-record undefeated streak of 17 games. The feisty match saw first-half goals from forward Barbra Banda in the 37th minute and Kansas City striker and current Golden Boot leader Temwa Chawinga in the 39th minute. Orlando Pride’s legendary forward Marta netted the game-winner from the penalty spot in the second half.

Pride goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse has recorded 10 shutouts this season to lead the league in the category. The Pride are sitting in first place in the standings, still undefeated through 20 matches dating back to October 15, 2023, as the Current looks to bring an end to the unstoppable reign of the Orlando Pride at Inter&Co Stadium.

THOMPSON SCORES FOUR

Angel City FC forward Alyssa Thompson, having scored four goals in three back-to-back matches, hopes to keep her streak alive by adding more tallies to her stat sheet against Racing Louisville FC this weekend. The young striker is tied with fellow forward Sydney Leroux for third club history in goals with seven tallies in her career. Leroux herself has logged two goals in two games for the Los Angeles-based expansion side. Sitting just below the playoff line in ninth place, Angel City looks to jump into playoff contention with a win.

BAY BACK-TO-BACK

In the first-ever meeting between the two clubs, Bay FC travels to Cary to face the North Carolina Courage, who are currently undefeated at WakeMed Soccer Park through 18 regular season games. Bay FC is riding a two-game win streak.

CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH

The reigning 2023 NWSL Champions, NJ/NY Gotham FC take on 2023 runner-up Seattle Reign FC for the second time this season. Gotham is unbeaten in its last three matches against the Reign with the most recent meeting occurring on June 30th when the two clubs tied 1-1 at Red Bull Arena. The match saw Rose Lavelle net a goal in the 47th minute before an own goal found the back of the net in stoppage time, allowing Seattle to level the score.

The Seattle Reign have won three consecutive matches as they continue to move up in the standings inching closer to playoff territory.

WEEK 19 MATCH SCHEDULE

Friday, September 13

North Carolina Courage vs. Bay FC | WakeMed Soccer Park | 7 p.m. ET | NWSL+

Orlando Pride vs. Kansas City Current | Inter&Co Stadium | 8 p.m. ET | Prime Video

Portland Thorns vs. Chicago Red Stars | Providence Park | 10 p.m. ET | Prime Video

Saturday, September 14

Racing Louisville vs. Angel City FC | Lynn Family Stadium | 7:30 p.m. ET | ION

Utah Royals vs. San Diego Wave FC | America First Field | 10:00 p.m. | ION

Sunday, September 15

Washington Spirit vs. Houston Dash | Audi Field | 1:00 p.m. ET | ESPN2

Monday, September 16

Seattle Reign FC vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC | Lumen Field | 10:00 p.m. ET