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'. 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 

Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on Women’s Soccer’. Tonight it is Portland Thorns FC hosting Sky Blue FC. Thorns come in with a record of 7-2-5, 26 points, while Sky Blue comes in with a record of 2-10-2, 8 points. The Thorns are 3-1-1, 10 points in last 5 matches. While Sky Blue are on a 3-game losing streak.

It is Portland Thorns taking on Sky Blue FC, coming up shortly.

Match Location: Providence Park, Portland, OR

Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on Women’s Soccer’. Tonight it is Sky Blue FC hosting Washington Spirit. The New Jersey Club comes in with a record of 2-8-2, 8 points. While Spirit comes in with a record of 5-4-3, 18 points.

Sky Blue is looking to salvage their, after having another rough start this year. Meanwhile the Spirit got off to a fast start, but as the World Cup Players returned to NWSL, the Spirit have dropped their last three games. Spirit would like to end that streak to keep them in playoff contention.

It is Sky Blue FC hosting Washington Spirit, coming up shortly.

Match Location: Yurcak Field, Piscataway, NJ

Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging on Shish on Women's Soccer'. Tonight it is the Chicago Red Stars taking on North Carolina Courage. The Red Stars come in with a record of 5-5-2, 17 points. While the Courage comes in with a record of 6-2-4, 22 points. 

The Red Stars are coming off a 1-0 victory over Dash, Last Saturday. While the Courage are coming off 2-0 victory over Reign FC. Both teams should have all their players back from WWC. 

It is Chicago Red Stars taking on North Carolina Courage, coming up shortly.

Match Location: SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview, Illinois