NWSL Soccerwise | Who’s Making Their Case for NWSL’s Top Awards?

The NWSL delivered another wild weekend, with North Carolina and Portland both giving up three-goal leads and Gotham grinding out a 1-0 win over San Diego. David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down what stood out from the weekend. Then they discuss who is in the conversation for the awards at the midseason point, including Rookie, Defender, Goalkeeper, Midfielder and Coach of the Year. Plus, breaking news during the show: Olivia Moultrie is out for the season with a torn ACL. What does that mean for Moultrie, Portland and the rest of the 2026 season?

0:00 Intro & Weekend Goal Fest

4:04 Ted Lasso Takes, Temwa Chawinga & WAFCON

9:03 North Carolina's Wild Comeback

18:29 Portland's Explosive Start

22:28 Gotham Grinds Out a Win Over San Diego

26:08 Debinha Makes NWSL History

30:09 Goalkeeper of the Year

32:26 Defender of the Year

36:48 Rookie of the Year

39:39 Midfielder of the Year

44:22 MVP

46:16 BREAKING: Olivia Moultrie Out for the Season

51:29 Golden Boot & Coach of the Year

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