Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging on Shish on Women’s Soccer’. This Afternoon, it is the 2019 NWSL Championship Match, between North Carolina Courage taking on Chicago Red Stars. The Courage got to their third consecutive championship match, by defeating the Reign 4-1, in extra time. While the Red Stars shut out the Thorns, to advance to their first ever NWSL Championship.

The Courage are trying to view themselves as underdogs, despite winning their third consecutive NWSL Shield and trying to repeat as champs. While the Red Stars see through it and are focused on the task at hand.

The Red Stars took the season series with 2-0-1 record vs. Courage. The Red Stars won both games in Bridgeview, while the Courage and Red Stars played to a 1-1 draw in Cary, to open the season.

The season began with the Courage and Red Stars in Cary, it will end in Cary with the Courage and Red Stars. The North Carolina Courage and Chicago Red Stars, for the 2019 NWSL Championship, coming up shortly.
 
Match Location: Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, NC

Announcers: Jenn Hildreth, Aly Wagner

Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live-Blogging on Shish on Women's Soccer'. This Afternoon, it is the 2nd Match of the 2019 NWSL Playoffs, as the Chicago Red Stars host Portland Thorns. The Red Stars come in with a record of 14-8-2, 44 points, while the Thorns come in with a record of 11-6-7, 40 points.

Thorns have dominated the Series, having not lost a match  to the Red Stars since 2013. The Red Stars also have bad history in the NWSL Playoffs having lost in 4 consecutive seasons. The Red Stars are led by 2019 Golden Boat Winner Sam Kerr.  However the Red Stars are hoping that a 3-week layoff and home-field advantage, will be the difference in this afternoon's match. 

Kerr scored 18 goals, in  21 games. For the Thorns they have stars like Christine Sinclair, Tobin Heath, and Lindsay Horan. But they were led throughout the year by Midge Purce. Purce has led the Thorns through this World Cup Year. 

It is Chicago Red Stars hosting Portland Thorns, coming up shortly.

Match Location: SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview, IL

Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging on Shish on Women's Soccer'. Tonight it is essentially an elimination match, as Reign FC takes on Utah Royals FC. The Reign comes in with a record of 8-6-7, 31 points, while the Royals are 9-8-4, 31 points.

The winner of this match, will have the inside track on the #4 seed of the NWSL Playoffs, with 2 games left in the season. The Reign will have the Thorns and Pride remaining on their schedule, while the Royals have the Red Stars and the Dash left on their schedule. 

It is Reign FC taking on Houston Dash, coming up shortly.

Match Location: Cheney Stadium, Tacoma, WA

Annoucers: Josh Tolle, Gary Bailey

Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging on Shish on Women’s Soccer’. Tonight it is the two blue bloods of the league as Portland Thorns FC takes on North Carolina Courage. The Thorns come in with a record of 10-4-6, 36 points, while the Courage comes in with a record of 10-4-4, 34 points. Thorns and Courage have played a couple of games. Both teams ended in a 1-1 draw, in the first match. In the second match, the Thorns defeated the Courage by a score of 2-1, due to own goals by Courage.

It is Portland Thorns FC and North Carolina Courage, coming up shortly. 

​Announcers: Josh Tolle, Jen Cooper

Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging on Shish on Women's Soccer'. Tonight it is Chicago Red Stars taking on Houston Dash. Red Stars come in with a record of 9-8-2, 29 points. While the Dash comes in with a record of 6-8-4, 22 points. This is a must win for both teams. The Red Stars need a win to move ahead of both Utah Royals and Reign FC, who won this week. Meanwhile the Dash needs to win to start running the table for a chance to make the NWSL Playoffs. 

It is Chicago Red Stars taking on Houston Dash, coming up shortly.

Match Location: SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview, Illinois

Announcers: Josh Tolle, Jen Cooper

Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on Women’s Soccer’. Tonight it is a battle of playoff contenders as Washington Spirit Hosts Utah Royals FC. The Spirit comes in with a record of 6-7-3, 21 points, while the Royals come in with a record of 8-6-3, 27 points.

This is an important match between both clubs. Rose Lavelle and The Spirit are in a must-win to try and stay alive in the playoff race. They are chasing the Reign and tonight’s opponent, Utah Royals. The Royals are staying afloat in the playoffs due to Amy Rodriguez, Christen Press, and Nicole Barnhardt.

It is Washington Spirit taking on Utah Royals FC, coming up shortly.

Match Location: Maureen Hendricks Field at Maryland Soccerplex, Boyds, MD
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Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging on Shish on Women's Soccer'. Tonight it is Sky Blue FC taking on Chicago Red Stars. Sky Blue comes in with a record of 2-11-3, 9 points, while Red Stars come in with a record of 9-5-2, 29 points. Sky Blue is trying to play for a respectful finish. While the Red Stars are in a fight with Courage, Thorns, and Reign for the NWSL Shield. 

It is Sky Blue FC taking on Chicago Red Stars, coming up shortly.

Yurcak Field, Piscataway, NJ 
Announcers: Josh Tolle, Jen Cooper

Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging on Shish on Women's Soccer'. Tonight it is Reign FC hosting Portland Thorns FC. Reign come into tonight's match with a record of 6-3-5, 23 points, while the Thorns come in with a record of 7-2-6, 27 points. Both teams need to win in order to keep their NWSL Playoffs hopes alive. 

It is Reign FC hosting Portland Thorns FC, coming up shortly. 

Match Location: Cheney Stadium, Tacoma, WA