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NWSL schedule: 3 biggest matches to keep an eye on in week 7

By Caden Charpentier

HARRISON, NJ - APRIL 22: Denise O'Sullivan #10 of North Carolina Courage warms up in the rain after a severe weather delay and the start of the second half of the National Women's Soccer League match against Gotham FC at Red Bull Arena on April 22, 2023 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Ira L. Black - Corbis/Getty Images)
HARRISON, NJ - APRIL 22: Denise O'Sullivan #10 of North Carolina Courage warms up in the rain after a severe weather delay and the start of the second half of the National Women's Soccer League match against Gotham FC at Red Bull Arena on April 22, 2023 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Ira L. Black - Corbis/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 6: Ashley Sanchez #10 of the Washington Spirit passes the ball during a game between San Diego Wave FC and Washington Spirit at Audi Field on May 6, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images).
WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 6: Ashley Sanchez #10 of the Washington Spirit passes the ball during a game between San Diego Wave FC and Washington Spirit at Audi Field on May 6, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images). /

2. Washington Spirit at Angel City FC

Date: Saturday, May 13, 10:00 p.m. EST

How to watch: Paramount+

This has to be the game of the weekend. One of the NWSL’s two remaining unbeaten clubs travels to the most hostile environment to take on a side that just won its first match in front of its home fans in week 6. What more could an NWSL want?

Nobody has stood a chance against Trinity Rodman and the Spirit so far this season as Rodman looks to be leading the MVP race with her dazzling speed and creativity in the final third for the D.C side. Washington is just one point off of league-leading OL Reign, and despite low expectations, Mark Parsons’ side does not look like it going to plummet down the table anytime soon. Only one team has been more efficient in front of the net in the regular season than Washington.

Freya Coombe’s Angel City FC is coming off a much-needed win at BMO Stadium against the Kansas City Current. Jun Endo’s magic in the attacking third was the catalyst to producing three first-half goals that ended up being all the home side needed en route to a one-goal victory. ACFC has conceded two or more goals in four straight league games, and while their attack has been one of the most prolific in the league, the focus has to be on the backline if the home side seeks to have any chance of terminating the Spirit’s unbeaten run.

Prediction: Washington Spirit 2-1 Angel City FC 

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