Toggling the NWSL Playoff Line
Summary
The hosts analyze the NWSL playoff race as the season enters its final stretch, noting that teams not currently in the mix rarely break through. They review recent match performances, highlighting Evelyn Ejim’s surge for North Carolina and Sophia Wilson’s struggles for Portland, while discussing roster impacts like Jess Fishlock’s injury. The episode projects the playoff cutoff at 42 points, evaluating the chances of Seattle, Angel City, and Denver to secure the final spot against stronger contenders like Gotham and Washington.
Topics discussed
Intro, Nesquik ad, and Jim Mora meltdown
Playoff picture, 30-game season fatigue, and CeCe Delzer
Portland Thorns attack struggles and Sophia Wilson
North Carolina vs Orlando and Evelyn Ejim's performance
Seattle Reign's resurgence and Jess Fishlock's injury
Washington Spirit's tough schedule and Kansas City Current
Kansas City's dominance vs Louisville and Denver's loss
Apple Card ad and fixing the Chicago Stars
Eliminating Chicago, Louisville, Houston, and Bay FC
Orlando Pride's reliance on Barbara Banda
Top 4 contenders: Gotham, Washington, San Diego, Utah
North Carolina vs Portland for the final playoff spots
Seattle Reign's playoff chances and schedule
Nesquik and USAA ads
Angel City vs Seattle for the 8th seed and Svandis injury
Denver's home field advantage and Abby Smith
Final playoff race analysis: Angel City, Seattle, Denver
Preseason predictions check-in and Jackie Ovalle
Orlando's roster issues and closing thoughts
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