Greetings.

We were #blessed with an absurd round of NWSL quarterfinal games, and this weekend things get even more tense in the semifinals. A preview of each match is below. Also, the march to the College Cup starts this weekend (today, actually, like right now lol), so your schedule is below as well. There are a ton of pro prospects and potential stars who will be on pitches across the country over the next couple weeks, so if you have espn+ now is a very good time to dive in.

Oh and this weekend we also get Manchester City v. Manchester United, Barcelona v. Real Madrid, and midweek in the UWCL we get Wolfsburg v. Manchester United and Chelsea v. Barcelona. Heavens.

Song: ‘Je Veux Te Voir’ - Yelle (click header to listen) | This song is fun as hell even if you can’t speak French. For more funsies you should look up the translation of the lyrics, they’re hilarious because while a bop, it’s also a pretty devastating diss track.

Ok, let’s get to it…

The Spirit escaped being upset, but it took a penalty shootout that Rahsing Louisville was a lot less prepared for. Portland have shifted their focus in the late stage of the regular season, and it quieted San Diego’s key attackers until Olivia Moultrie could do an Olivia Moultrie thing. This matchup will be of two teams who are quite different versions of themselves, but have started figuring out how to lean into their strengths while minimizing their weaknesses.

I kinda still can’t believe the way both teams got here. But now they’re facing each other in a semifinal, and one of these teams will have to hold that quarterfinal result close until they can try again next year. Here’s my look at each team, and where they’re at headed into this match.

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Annie, Ella & I get you prepared for this weekend's semifinal match against the Portland Thorns! We discuss the season the two have had, their last matches, how they play, how to capitalize on their weaknesses, who needs to have a good game, who the Spirit will the Spirit need to stop, and more. Plus we also talk about clouds, and our new logo!

College woso is fun af.