Hey there! It’s a season for new accomplishments and new beginnings in American soccer, with the Orlando Pride charting new ground in the NWSL and Mauricio Pochettino finally taking charge of the U.S. men’s national team. I’m Pardeep Cattry with the latest to start the week.
📺 Footy fix
All times U.S./Eastern
Monday, Oct. 7
🏴 League Two: Bradford City vs. Newport County, 3 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network
Tuesday, Oct. 8
🇪🇺 UWCL: Lyon vs. Galatasaray, 12:45 p.m. ➡️ DAZN
🇪🇺 UWCL: Chelsea vs. Real Madrid, 3 p.m. ➡️ DAZN
⚽ The Forward Line
🟣 Orlando Pride lift the NWSL Shield
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A rain-soaked day did not dampen the mood for the Orlando Pride on Sunday as they won the NWSL Shield, the club’s first-ever trophy, continuing a transformational season as they begin to target a deep postseason run.
The Pride collected the Shield in a 2-0 win over the injury-riddled Washington Spirit, with Marta scoring the game’s opening goal through a penalty in the 56th minute before Tara McKeown’s 73rd minute own goal sealed…
