If you're wondering what we'll be discussing on the pod tomorrow...

81.5 - Emma Sears' 43rd-minute goal for @racingloufc.com on Friday came at the end of an 81.5-yard run, the longest on a goal since that data has been collected for the #NWSL (2016). Journey.

Which game are you most excited for this weekend?

Complete NWSL season preview playlist! With guests @catabush.com @lesleyryder.bsky.social @gnocchifc.bsky.social @trebtracy.bsky.social @bekkimorgan.bsky.social @abigailsegel.bsky.social @karimandered.bsky.social @phuocerman.bsky.social @risswillett.bsky.social @jennatonelli.bsky.social and more!

How can @bekkimorgan.bsky.social process actual optimism for Racing Louisville? She takes a break from her work on @butchertownrundown.bsky.social and @nwslthisweek.bsky.social to talk what's worth getting excited about this year.

Basically, @racingloufc.com doubled their total number of road wins in one season.

Which new kits are you loving? Which new kits are you... less thrilled with? Let us know in the comments! We want your hottest takes 🔥⚽️

WAFCON 2026 Expected To be Postponed As announced by Romain Molina the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations is expected to be postponed. Romain Molina reports CAF will soon officially confirm the news, just three weeks before the competition. x.com/i/status/202...

Happy fun fact Friday! Can anyone name the first 3? 👀⚽️❓

Check out what @racingloufc.com has been up to in the offseason! Think they can build on last season's success?

Check out what the @ThornsFC have been up to this offseason! ⚽️🌹 Any guesses on a new head coach?

Check out the offseason moves the @nccourage.com have been making! #NWSL2026

Check out what the @kansascitycurrent.bsky.social have been up to this offseason! 👀⚽️🌊

Check out what the @houstondash.com have been up to this offseason! 👀⚽

On this week's pod, we discuss Crystal Dunn's retirement and more. Give it a listen at the link! nwslthisweek.substack.com

For today's #FunFactFriday - Gotham has really been out there! Can anyone name the three players who have also participated in seven competitions? 👀🏆

We're back with some more offseason updates! Here's what the Chicago Stars have been up to in the 2025-26 offseason:

“Peace is what the powerful ask for when they don’t want to be interrupted.”

“Culture is big here. We want a good environment where everyone can thrive and I feel like we have that,” said Arin Wright at @racingloufc.com’s first press conference of the season. @brendan-devine.bsky.social has all the news from in his latest piece for BTRD! open.substack.com/pub/butchert...

How's this for your #FunFactFriday?!

The primary transfer window in the #NWSL opens today! Which international players, or Americans playing in international leagues, do you think could be making moves to the NWSL? And where do you think they're headed? We want to hear your thoughts in the replies! ⚽⬇️

Catch up on the High Impact Player discourse in the latest episode of NWSL This Week: nwslthisweek.substack.com

"It's really kind of a messy look when Rodman doesn't sign and Coffey flies the coop." @thedanlauletta.bsky.social, @bekkimorgan.bsky.social and @michaelminnich.bsky.social discuss transfer news and more in the latest episode of NWSL This Week: nwslthisweek.substack.com/p/episode-69...

The #NWSL 2026 season kicks off in just about two months! Here's what you need to know about the two expansion teams, @bostonlegacyfc.com and @denversummitfc.bsky.social: Plus, we're dropping a new podcast ep in a few days 👀

On this special episode, @thedanrather.bsky.social chats with @mingemi.bsky.social about the state of Bay FC after the club introduced Emma Coates as its new head coach 🍎https://tinyurl.com/yemc5fte 🟢 tinyurl.com/3by42emm cc @bekkimorgan.bsky.social @michaelminnich.bsky.social

Good news, everybody! @brendan-devine.bsky.social is now writing for the @butchertownrundown.bsky.social substack! Check his first article out here and subscribe so you can stay on top of all the Racing Louisville coverage. butchertownrundown.substack.com

At the #NWSLAwards last night, @racingloufc.com head coach Bev Yanez won big. Revisit @bekkimorgan.bsky.social's exclusive interview with the #NWSL Coach of the Year! nwslthisweek.substack.com/p/special-ep...

On this week's episode of NWSL This Week, hosts @thedanlauletta.bsky.social, @bekkimorgan.bsky.social and @michaelminnich.bsky.social discuss the results of the two #NWSLSemifinals matches, and more!

a new #ALeagueWomen report released today has some shocking stats, including that over half the league experienced sport-related psychological distress in the 2024-25 season. the PFA is urgently requesting change as the league slips further behind. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Get to know a little bit about your hosts for NWSL This Week, @thedanlauletta.bsky.social, @bekkimorgan.bsky.social and @michaelminnich.bsky.social!

Tune into an extra episode this week, featuring @bekkimorgan.bsky.social's exclusive interview with Racing Louisville head coach Bev Yanez! nwslthisweek.substack.com/p/special-ep...

Make that *Coach of the Month* Bev Yanez!

The first #NWSLQuarterfinal game will be played this Friday, Nov. 7, in Orlando. Here's what you need to know before the @orlpride.com and @reignfc.com face off:

The second #NWSLQuarterfinal game will be played on Saturday, Nov. 8 between the @washingtonspirit.com and @racingloufc.com. Here's the info you need:

Hi 👋 to our new followers! We're NWSL This Week, a weekly podcast covering the league⚽️. We provide analysis, predictions, hot takes and more! Hosted by @thedanlauletta.bsky.social, @bekkimorgan.bsky.social and @michaelminnich.bsky.social Listen and subscribe at the link: nwslthisweek.substack.com

The Elo projection model built by @trevorl.bsky.social picked Racing Louisville to finish in 10th place on 33 points. Now, the model pegs them for 6th place, 40 points, and a 95% chance to make the playoffs. Bev Yanez for Coach of the Year is not a bad shout indeed.

Racing Louisville have won 6 points from losing positions this season, more than any other team.

This week, scary moments for Savy King in LA, the Current are back, and the Wave nearly finish off a win playing with 10! w/ @thedanlauletta.bsky.social @bekkimorgan.bsky.social and @michaelminnich.bsky.social 🍎https://tinyurl.com/5btukvk7 🟢https://tinyurl.com/9n3mpz5z

This week, @thedanlauletta.bsky.social and @michaelminnich.bsky.social are joined by Blair Newman from @equalizersoccer.bsky.social to discuss the #NWSL as things stand at the first FIFA window! 🍎https://tinyurl.com/a28zyf2d 🟢https://tinyurl.com/2huy6r42 cc @bekkimorgan.bsky.social

It's the #NWSL Week 1 recap episode! @thedanlauletta.bsky.social and @michaelminnich.bsky.social continue their best keeper debate plus who looked good and bad around the league in week 1 w/ @bekkimorgan.bsky.social 🍎https://tinyurl.com/5b3z43z7 🟢https://tinyurl.com/yktb7d4w

91.7 - Taylor Flint won 11 of 12 aerial duels (91.7%) for Racing Louisville on Saturday, the most aerial duels contested in a match with a 90%-plus success rate since Opta began detailed data collection of the #NWSL in 2016. Force.

Racing Louisville, with @bekkimorgan.bsky.social of @nwslthisweek.bsky.social

NWSL reg season opening wknd is almost here! There are 4 NWSL “OGs” left — players who’ve been in league every yr since 2013 inaugural season (there were 21 in 2022 season): Lauren Barnes SEA Jess Fishlock SEA Sydney Leroux LA Alyssa Naeher CHI Barnes & Fishlock have been w/SEA every season!

The majority of Racing Louisville's offseason centers around three college signings. The club appears to be treading water while other clubs are pushing themselves forward. Can they start to keep up? @bekkimorgan.bsky.social of @nwslthisweek.bsky.social leads the guys through all of Racing's issues.

We're going early again! The Spirit are #NWSL Challenge Cup champs. @thedanlauletta.bsky.social and @michaelminnich.bsky.social are joined by special guest Jenna Pel to break it all down, plus news from around the league... nwslthisweek.substack.com/p/episode-28... (cc @bekkimorgan.bsky.social )

The #NWSL season is fast approaching! Let's check out roster continuity from the 2024 to 2025 seasons. North Carolina leads the league, returning players that accounted for 91.7% of their 2024 minutes. Meanwhile, Portland's returning players that accounted for just 44.2% of their 2024 minutes...

Let this be a little primer/teaser for our amazing slate of #NWSL previews that will be dropping soon 👀🔜 CC: @americansocceranalysis.com

So happy for Sophia and her family but this puts Portland in a very tough spot - especially with the Weaver injury. It’ll be interesting to see how they adjust.

@orlpride.com has removed defender Rafaelle and midfielder Grace Chanda from the season-ending injury list. Both are available for the 2025 #NWSLChallengeCup this Friday.

This week, Bay FC is the latest #NWSL club to wade into a controversial hire. That plus storylines to follow during the fast-approaching 2025 season. 🟢https://tinyurl.com/u5zne97s 🍎https://tinyurl.com/m95wpmhb w/ @thedanlauletta.bsky.social @bekkimorgan.bsky.social & @michaelminnich.bsky.social