The 2026 NWSL season is almost here and the crew is ready to make some bold predictions that will almost certainly age terribly.
This week on Laces Out Loud, we break down what we’re most excited about heading into kickoff — from the return of superstar moms like Andi Sullivan, Mallory Swanson, and Sophia Wilson to the next wave of rookies who could take the league by storm. We debate potential breakout players, including a possible Chloe Ricketts leap and how Croix Bethune might fit into Kansas City’s already stacked squad.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a season preview without predictions. Golden Boot picks, Shield and Championship forecasts, playoff hot takes (including a controversial Spirit call), and our thoughts on how attendance and TV viewership might trend this year.
Plus: rookie hype, kit talk, and Gurushabd’s extremely scientific plant experiment to determine which teams will thrive in 2026.
The pitch is set, the nets have been checked — and it’s time for Laces Out Loud.
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