The NWSL season has led up to this: On Saturday, the Washington Spirit will face the Orlando Pride in the NWSL Championship to crown the winner after a thrilling playoffs.
In Orlando, we have a team making its first final after years of being a bottom-dweller in the NWSL amid on-field struggles. After the Pride set a record for the best regular season in NWSL history this year, Brazilian legend Marta could finally earn a championship after years toiling away in Orlando.
In the Spirit, we have a team that has been reaching new heights since businesswoman Michele Kang won a boardroom power struggle to take over the club.