2. Win or Go Home

The quarterfinals are underway. A gritty Chicago Red Stars team travels to the nearly-perfect Orlando Pride. North Carolina Courage face the formidable Kansas City Current, whose success on the field has been fueled by big-time investors like Angie Long and Brittany Mahomes off the field. The Bay FC expansion side make their post-season debut against a Washington Spirit team plagued with injuries.

3. Semifinal Showdown

The perenially beleagured Orlando Pride continue to be the team to beat as they face off in the semis against their rival this season -- a Kansas City team who finished near the bottom of the table just last season. And the star-studded superteam, Gotham FC, give up a late goal against Washington Spirit, sending the second semifinal into penalty kicks.

4. Do You See Us Now?

Reigning champs Gotham FC crumble in a penalty shootout, sending Washington Spirit to the Championship match against Orlando Pride. In an NWSL season marked by the retirements of legends like Alex Morgan and Kelley O'Hara, will a young Spirit team lead the league into its next chapter? Or will 38-year-old Marta finally lift the Championship trophy after eight years in an Orlando jersey?