After an explosive week has shaken up the league standings, the NWSL marches towards its eighth week of the season—six more NWSL matches on the slate and the one-stop-shop article that gives you everything to watch for.
North Carolina Courage vs. Angel City (May 20 at 7:00 PM ET)
To the Prom, Then the Pitch
What did you do after your prom? I only had a chance to go to one prom, and the spectacle of the whole event burned me out for a few days. Rookie of the year front-runner Alyssa Thompson would probably scoff at that notion as she sets from shifting her focus from the dance floor to the pitch. Only Claire Omslie has more points than the 18-year-old phenom, and no one on Angel City possesses the game-shifting ability that Thompson flashes. It’s amazing what young people can do, and I can’t wait to see her write the next chapter of her story.
Orlando Pride vs. Washington Spirit (May 20 at 7:00 PM ET)
Rodman’s Rise to the Top
A few weeks back, I argued that Trinity Rodman was the best player in the league once Mallory Swanson relinquished her short time with the crown when she went down with an injury. That was then; now, I’m not sure it’s even an argument. Rodman has her Washington Spirit amid a spotless…
