Yeesh

Championship #FreeDC chant 🫶🙏

So… new this year? Press got rushed off the field after the trophy lift. Some might call that a lost opportunity for storytelling!

I love when stats like this get trotted out, it's only the second year of having eight teams in the play-offs but sure, it didn't happen last year(!)

I still think Hal was the best player on the pitch tonight. I really feel bad for the kid.

Washington Spirit failed to attempt a shot on target in this game, it's the first time they failed to attempt a shot on target in a game in the NWSL since facing Utah Royals on August 23rd 2018.

MANDY FREEMAN JAEDYN SHAW MIDGE PURCE GEYSE JESS CARTER SOFIA COOK ✨ 2025 NWSL CHAMPIONS ✨

tbf, gotham going through lkc, orlando and the spirit is absurd

We're not booing Berman enough, Bay

The difference is Gotham didn't get the second yellow then got Reale off the pitch. I'm not saying DC wins anyway, they couldn't shoot to save their lives. But they were essentially playing with 10 even with Hal out there. Those moments matter.

FREE DC

FULL TIME: Gotham FC 1, Washington Spirit 0 Rose Lavelle scores the late winner, and Gotham are #NWSL champions for the second time in three seasons, once again as the lowest seed in the field -- but in very different context this year.

yay salary cap i guess

Dang I feel for the Spirit fans. Was rooting for them. 💔 #NWSL #NWSLchampionship #WASvGFC

that just sucks tbh. i get adrián wanting to give hal as much time as she needed, but this is why players step back on the pitch then immediately sit down. spirit kept playing 10v11 to avoid doing that, ended up being punished for it.

Oh, that's bad for DC. Hal has been fantastic for them tonight.

Where’s the @sheabutterfc.com “Don’t Play Out the Back” shirt?! Sheesh! #NWSL #NWSLchampionship #WASvGFC

Free DC coming through loud and clear

Oh my heart!

Spirit players: This game is tense Gotham players: This game is tense Spirit and Gotham fans: This game is tense Neutral observers: This game is tense Michele Kang and Emma Hayes in the PayPal Park suite:

Lmao Emma with Pinoe's pink wig

They keep ducking the gender question because they know we aren't gonna like the answer.

That yellow card is critical going forward. Good breakdown from @lorilindsey6.bsky.social on why you take that card if you're Reale, but Amorós is going to have to think about a change at that position as the game goes on. For a player on a yellow, Kouassi is a threat like no other.

watch to the end trust me LOL

Ok, @washingtonspirit.com, I’m ready for tomorrow…finished knitting just in time!

Hey Jessica Berman, NOT GOOD.

Co-sign

It's definitely a final, folks! Halftime stats for a back-foot Washington Spirit and a neutered-possession Gotham FC. Score: 0 - 0 xG: 0.1 - 0.2 xG/Shot: 0.02 - 0.03 Quality Chances (xG >0.15): 0 - 0 Box Shots: 1 - 2 Field Tilt: 38 - 62 #NWSL | #NWSLChampionship | #WASvNJY | #GothamFC

Clock has been at 17:30 for several minutes here at PayPal. #NWSL #NWSLchampionship #bermanout

Trailblazers means she's Black and sings country, lol. I love Mickey btw, but yeah.

Seen in San Jose

berman keeps using that dumb line that the reason an 8 seed is facing a 2 seed in the championship is the salary cap, and it is driving me crazy. i would argue that a far more accurate reason is because the league sucks at protecting players like banda and chawinga on and off the pitch.

i’d crash tbh

One thing I’ll say, every time I come to PayPal park, it’s a vibe. This DJ slaps. #NWSLchampionship #NWSL #WASvGFC

Rowdy Audi is perfect

The 2025 NWSL Championship will be the 44th meeting between Washington Spirit and Gotham in all comps, surpassing SEA v POR (43) as the most played fixture This will be the 16th meeting since 2022, with the previous 15 split evenly (5W each, 5D including pk shoot-out win for WAS in 2024 semifinal)

My first Lyft driver of the day is kind older man who reminds me of my abuelo. Today is going to be a great day. Happy #NWSL Championship day to everyone 🙌💕

Hey #Spirit fans! I have a few extra tickets to the official watch party at the Lincoln Theater for tonight for fans who are able to go but weren't able to snag a ticket. If you're able to go and need a ticket, just shout! @washingtonspirit.com @heyspirits.bsky.social @districtpressdc.bsky.social

in advance of tomorrow’s @nwslsoccer.com championship game (8pm et on @cbstv & @paramountplus - tune in!), a little carousel of the two finals teams from this season, @gothamfc & @washingtonspirit.com

“He just texted me, said ‘Hey, I’m Juan Carlos [Amorós]. I’m here. Whatever you need. Welcome to America.’” Four Spanish coaches are going head-to-head in this weekend’s #NWSL + #LigaMXFem finals. I wrote about their connections, differences, and journeys www.si.com/soccer/spani...

IMPORTANT (for the #NWSL Championship in San Jose)

We’ve already had people asking us where the best brunch spots are in San Jose. Here’s some recs: -Bill’s Cafe (lots of locations) -The Breakfast Club at Midtown -Luna Mexican Kitchen -Hobee’s (Owners support NWSL) -Egghead Sando Cafe (quick on the go)

Are you in San Jose tonight for the #NWSL Championship? Come by the @bayfcsupporters.bsky.social party! We'd love to meet you!

Folks that provide detailed schedules and also photos of a building entrance to find their event are blessed in the next life, I swear.

Just HAD to ask Leicy Santos about her viral moment at the CONMEBOL final when she kissed the ball before firmly planting a free kick in the back of the net. “I didn’t think about it, I just did it! I’d never done it before, but I hope I get the chance to do it again on Saturday.”

🌸BONUS POD🌸 Annie & André were delighted to chat with Rebeca Bernal and Narumi Miura! We love our international Spirits and appreciated Rebe & Rumi spending time with us in their second language. 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/2W6t... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso #washingtonspirit

‘The Divine Connection’ is a great nickname for my fave double act in the NWSL rn

Lmao, did the men not pay the light bill? Todd, wyd

Paramount, square up

#UWCL WHYYYYYY