# Episode 89: Finals, Rivalries, and Midseason Superlatives

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Podcast: [NWSL This Week Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nwsl-this-week-podcast-6993285)
Published: 2026-06-09T10:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://nwslthisweek.substack.com/p/episode-89-finals-rivalries-and-midseason
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## Resource

The NWSL is officially on break, but there’s still a lot to talk about around the league. We discuss the news that the final will be held in Washington, DC, debate the existence of rivalries in the NWSL, and spend some time discussing what teams and players have stood out in the first 11 games for both good and less good reasons. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nwslthisweek.substack.com

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