This past weekend was a whirlwind in the NWSL. Four playoff spots were up for grabs going into Sunday, and we witnessed a shocking series of events to settle the playoff bracket. While the Washington Spirit unfortunately fell out of the top six, Angel City FC powered their way through with a win against the top team in the league. Let’s jump into this past weekend’s women’s soccer news.
High of the Weekend
WE’RE IN! 👏👏👏
PLAYOFF BOUND for the first time in club history!#AngelCityFC pic.twitter.com/kA6G4neZWS
— Angel City FC (@weareangelcity) October 15, 2023
In a must-win match against the Portland Thorns, Angel City FC came in with a vengeance and came out victorious. They beat the Thorns 5-1, with five goals from five different players, demonstrating the extreme depth and ability of the team.
This team has had quite the journey this season, from being in 11th place at week 11 of the season to climbing up the standings with a near undefeated record since then. Their incredible win meant clinching the playoffs for the first time in their team history, and they’re set to play the OL Reign in Seattle for the quarterfinals.
Low of the Weekend
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
Former Spain manager Jorge Vilda is officially the new head coach of the…
