The best two teams over the course of the NWSL regular season extended their success into the postseason, with the Orlando Pride meeting the Washington Spirit facing off in Saturday’s Championship.
The finalists advanced after nail-biting semifinals, with the Spirit advancing in a penalty shootout against 2023 champions NJ/NY Gotham FC and the Pride coming out on top in a 3-2 win over the Kansas City Current. Last weekend’s action teases another entertaining game ahead at Kansas City’s CPKC Stadium, which would make for a fitting end to a thrilling NWSL season.
Ahead of the Championship, here’s a batch of picks and predictions from the CBS Sports team.
Bracket
NWSL Championship broadcast schedule
All times Eastern
Saturday, Nov. 23
Attacking Third pre-match show, 6:30 p.m. (CBS Sports Golazo Network)
Attacking Third pre-match show, 7:30 p.m. (CBS, Paramount+)
NWSL Championship: Orlando Pride vs. Washington Spirit, 8 p.m. (CBS, Paramount+)
Attacking Third post-match show, 10:30 p.m. (CBS Sports Golazo Network)
Sunday, Nov. 24
NWSL Skills Challenge, 3 p.m. or 5 p.m. (check local listings) (CBS, Paramount+)
Expert picks
NWSL Champion — Why Spirit will win
by Michael Goodman
These sides both seem like teams…
