NWSL to Columbus, Calendar Change on Hold, Midweek Recap & Power Rankings

About this episode

David and Jordan discuss the NWSL's expansion to Columbus, recap midweek games, and provide power rankings.

David and Jordan are back as they discuss the NWSL’s newest expansion team, Columbus, and the league’s decision to keep the calendar as is for now. Then they recap a slate of midweek games, including a top-of-the-table clash between Portland and San Diego, and look ahead to some of the most interesting matches this weekend before rounding things out with their Power Rankings. 4:45 - Columbus officially joins the NWSL ranks 12:00 - NWSL calendar change on hold 17:20 - Top of the Table Clash - Portland against San Diego 24:12 - Gotham makes it back-to-back wins, Boston is still a work in progress 27:55 - Washington is starting to click 32:25 - Friday Night Lights - Houston vs. Seattle 35:30 - Weekend Watches - 2024 Champ Rematch, Expansion Derby, NorCal vs. SoCal 40:45 - Power Rankings

People in this episode

Hosts: David, Jordan

Topics covered

• NWSL expansion
• midweek game recap
• power rankings
• soccer matches
• calendar changes

Keywords

• NWSL
• Columbus
• Portland
• San Diego
• power rankings
• soccer
• midweek recap

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NWSL

Places: Columbus, Portland, San Diego, Gotham, Boston, Washington, Houston, Seattle

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