NWSL Matchweek 10 REVIEW | Thorns vs Royals + Banda Hurt | Attacking Third (soccer 5/31)
Author: CBS Sports, USWNT, NWSL, Soccer, WSL, Women's Soccer
June 1, 2026
Duration: 52:11
Darian Jenkins, McCall Zerboni, and Lori Lindsey review NWSL Matchweek 10 on the latest episode of Attacking Third! In this episode, we tackle the battle at Providence Park where the Portland Thorns and Utah Royals fought to a 2-2 draw. Plus, we break down the most stressful moment of the weekend: Barbra Banda leaving early during Orlando’s 3-1 win over Bay FC after scoring a brace. What does this mean for the Pride's title ambitions? Finally, we lock in our NWSL Team of the Week. Who earned a spot in our Matchweek 10 Best XI? Drop your picks in the comments!
00:00 - Attacking Third Matchweek 10 recap
03:56 - Utah Royals vs Portland Thorns review
13:13 - NC Courage's Riley Jackson joins Attacking Third
24:40 - What is going on with Angel City?
30:40 - Is the break good for the Portland Thorns?
35:15 - Orlando Pride defeat Bay FC - Barbra Banda injured in the game
41:13 - KC Current beat Boston - are they back?
42:50 - Washington Spirit vs Seattle Reign review
44:50 - Rest of the NWSL matches
51:29 - A3 Team of the Week
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