Soccer

A drama-filled first round of the NWSL Playoffs

The NWSL served up peak playoff anarchy this weekend, with a whole lot of extra time, a record-breaking expansion announcement, and enough adrenaline to last until next weekend’s semifinals. See how your playoff bracket’s holding up, then relive the thrilling quarter-final action with us.

November 10, 2025

Breaking down the 2025 NWSL Playoffs

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We’re back in your inbox because the NWSL playoffs begin tonight, with the reigning champ and No. 4 seed Orlando Pride hosting No. 5 Seattle Reign in the first of four quarter-final (QF) games. To celebrate, we have a full playoff preview, including the storylines you need to know before the first whistle, a match-by-match QF breakdown, and of course, where to catch all the action.

November 07, 2025

Breaking down the NWSL salary cap

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There have been numerous record-breaking transfers in women’s soccer this year, most recently former North Carolina Courage midfielder Jaedyn Shaw’s $1.25M transfer to Gotham FC. With so many gals on the go, let’s kick around some questions about the state of the global women’s game.

September 10, 2025

Soccer star Alex Morgan joins the Upper Deck family

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Soccer star Alex Morgan joins the Upper Deck family

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September 08, 2025

Everything you need to know about the Gainbridge Super League

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Everything you need to know about the Gainbridge Super League

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As you read, women’s sports are so hot right now — and the Gainbridge Super League (GSL) is keeping the party going, kicking off their second season over the weekend. Here’s what you need to know about the Division I pro women’s soccer league shaking up the pitch.

August 25, 2025

Bay FC expected to shatter NWSL attendance record at Oracle Park

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From Lizbeth Ovalle’s record-setting $1.5M transfer to the Orlando Pride to The Show at San Francisco’s Oracle Park, women’s soccer history is being made from sea to shining sea in the NWSL this week. Here’s what you need to know about the fan-footy-tastic fun, plus how it fits into the latest trend in the women’s sports space.

August 22, 2025

Previewing the second half of the 2025 NWSL season

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Footy fans, rejoice — a Bend It Like Beckham sequel is confirmed and the NWSL is finally back after a month-long international break. Life is good. And with that, here are the biggest storylines heading into the second half of the season.

August 01, 2025

World No. 5 England stuns No. 2 Spain, clinches back-to-back UEFA Women’s Euro titles

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World No. 5 England stuns No. 2 Spain, clinches back-to-back UEFA Women’s Euro titles

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July 28, 2025

Twenty-five days, 106 goals, and many missed penalty kicks later, world No. 5 England is the UEFA Women’s Euro champion once again, defeating No. 2 Spain 3–1 in yesterday’s penalty shootout after a 1–1 draw.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #508

Talkin’ NSL with Canadian soccer royalty, Diana Matheson

November 13, 2025

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Talkin’ NSL with Canadian soccer royalty, Diana Matheson

An early holiday present, no wrapping required.

Struggling to find a gift for the women’s soccer fan in your life? Send ’em this podcast because today’s episode of The GIST of It features Canadian soccer royalty. Diana Matheson is a CanWNT team legend, a two-time Olympic medalist, and founder and Chief Growth Officer of the Northern Super League (NSL). Tune in to listen to Matheson and co-host Ellen Hyslop yap about everything from the business of starting Canada’s first domestic pro women’s soccer league to a very special napkin. You won’t want to miss it.

A big thank you to BMO for sponsoring today’s pod! BMO has been committed to growing the beautiful game in North America for two decades. Today, BMO supports the NWSL’s Angel City FC and is the official bank of the Northern Super League. Learn more by visiting our Soccer Help Desk today.