NWSL Playoffs, Expansion & Awards w/Brianna Pinto

NWSL Playoffs, Expansion & Awards w/Brianna Pinto

Author: Kickback Soccer Media November 13, 2025 Duration: 1:09:53

What a week to keep up with! We had the arguably the biggest upset in NWSL Playoff history, a PK shootout, three extra time games, AND a new expansion club. David is joined by Committee member Brianna Pinto to relive it all. First they dig into all the drama from round one of the playoffs. How Washington overcame a valiant Louisville, Portland's magical home experience, Gotham's dream upset & Marta willing her way on to the next round. Then they look forward to two monumental matchups coming up this weekend and what could decide those games. They talk about the big news coming out of the southeast as Atlanta is awarded the 17th club in NWSL. And finally with the finalists announced they give away their postseason awards.

  • 1:30 Brianna Pinto's NWSL Skills Challenge Debut
  • 5:08 Gotham's Historic Upset Of KC
  • 16:35 Washington Survive Against Louisville In Dramatic Fashion
  • 27:05 Thorns Extratime Winner
  • 30:55 Orlando Powered By Marta
  • 37:19 Preview Of Washington vs Portland
  • 45:45 Preview Of Orlando vs Gotham
  • 50:12 Atlanta NWSL Expansion
  • 58:55 NWSL Postseason Awards


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