The NWSL is Back: 7 Key Storylines as the Season Resumes
After the Olympic break, the NWSL is back in action tonight.
With just 10 regular season match days remaining, the race for the playoffs is heating up.
Here are seven storylines to follow as the season resumes:
1. The Return of the US National Team Stars
After winning the gold medal at the Olympics, the US women's national team players are back in action.
Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, and Becky Sauerbrunn will all be looking to help their teams make a push for the playoffs.
2. The Race for the Playoffs
With just 10 games remaining, the race for the playoffs is wide open.
Eight teams will qualify for the postseason, and there are currently only five points separating the third-place team from the ninth-place team.
3. The New-Look San Diego Wave
The San Diego Wave have made a number of changes since the Olympic break.
They have hired Landon Donovan as their new coach, and they have also added several new players.
It will be interesting to see how the Wave perform under Donovan's leadership.
4. The Battle for the Golden Boot
The race for the NWSL Golden Boot is also heating up.
Ashley Hatch currently leads the league with 10 goals, but she is closely followed by Sophia Smith and Rachel Daly.
5. The Expansion of the NWSL
The NWSL is expanding to 11 teams next season with the addition of the Kansas City Current.
The Current will play their first game on April 29, 2023.
6. The Future of the NWSL
The NWSL is facing a number of challenges, including financial instability and a lack of marketing.
The league is working to address these challenges, but it remains to be seen whether it will be successful.
7. The NWSL on TV
The NWSL has a new television deal with CBS Sports.
This deal will give the league more exposure and help to grow the sport of women's soccer in the United States.
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