The NWSL delivered another wild weekend, with North Carolina and Portland both giving up three-goal leads and Gotham grinding out a 1-0 win over San Diego. David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down what stood out from the weekend. Then they discuss who is in the conversation for the awards at the midseason point, including Rookie, Defender, Goalkeeper, Midfielder and Coach of the Year. Plus, breaking news during the show: Olivia Moultrie is out for the season with a torn ACL. What does that mean for Moultrie, Portland and the rest of the 2026 season?
0:00 Intro & Weekend Goal Fest
4:04 Ted Lasso Takes, Temwa Chawinga & WAFCON
9:03 North Carolina's Wild Comeback
18:29 Portland's Explosive Start
22:28 Gotham Grinds Out a Win Over San Diego
26:08 Debinha Makes NWSL History
30:09 Goalkeeper of the Year
32:26 Defender of the Year
36:48 Rookie of the Year
39:39 Midfielder of the Year
44:22 MVP
46:16 BREAKING: Olivia Moultrie Out for the Season
51:29 Golden Boot & Coach of the Year
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