Welcome to Laces Out Loud — where a former Division III athlete, a reformed collegiate soccer hooligan, and a rec-league superstar break down all things NWSL.
This week? Absolute scenes.
We’re diving into a wild weekend across the league: the Washington Spirit get the win amid concussion protocol controversy, Temwa Chawinga is BACK, and Orlando vs. Angel City delivers one of the most electric final 15-minute stretches you’ll see all season (seriously…Jónsdóttir had defenders spinning). Houston and Racing said “defending is optional” in a 4–3 thriller with FOUR penalties, Reilyn Turner pulls off a diving header for Portland, and Ludmila opens her account for San Diego…is the Golden Boot race already heating up?
We also dig into why coaching matters more than ever in this league—and then…yeah, we go there.
After a truly brutal take on women’s soccer, we respond the only way we know how: with facts, passion, and zero patience for tired arguments. From attendance and TV deals to star power and equal pay, we’re done explaining why this league—and this fandom—matters.
Plus, a look ahead to upcoming matches and a quick preview of the USWNT showdown against Japan.
The pitch is set, the nets have been checked… and it’s time for Laces Out Loud.
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