Shaw's Brilliance Decides Defensive NWSL Semifinal Stalemate
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Books
- "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien - Mentioned humorously to describe a crucial moment in the game.
People Mentioned
- Leslie Rider - Her analysis is mentioned as being particularly insightful.
- Emily Sonnett - A player whose past championship appearances are noted.
- Jaedyn Shaw - Scored the decisive goal, described as one of the best players in the NWSL.
- Jackie O'Vaye - Had two high-value chances in the first half.
- Jess Carter - Potentially deflected a shot that went to O'Vaye.
- Rose Lavelle - Mentioned in the context of a potential chip over the wall from a free kick.
- Morehouse - The goalkeeper for Orlando.
- Mitch Purce - Had the last opportunity for Gotham before Shaw's goal.
- Katerin Burger - The goalkeeper for Orlando who made a save on Orlando's free kick.
- Esther - A player for Gotham who started the game.
- Amros - The coach of Gotham.
- Trinity Rodman - Mentioned in a hypothetical lineup for a projection model.
- Lacy Santos - Mentioned in a hypothetical lineup for a projection model.
- Kloy Buffon - Mentioned in a hypothetical lineup for a projection model.
- Gift Money - Mentioned in a hypothetical lineup for a projection model.
- Gabby - Mentioned in a hypothetical lineup for a projection model.
- Barbara Banda - An Orlando player whose injury impacted the team.
- Haley Carter - The GM of Orlando, described as potentially good at figuring out future team strategy.
- Marta - An older Orlando player whose contract situation is discussed.
- Vlaco Ivanowski - Transitioning into a full-time Sporting Director role for Kansas City.
- Caitlin Carducci - The GM of Kansas City who is moving on.
- Matt Potter - Mentioned in the context of past negative events for Kansas City.
- Camille Ashton - Mentioned in the context of past negative events for Kansas City.
Organizations & Institutions
- Gotham FC - One of the teams playing in the semifinal.
- Orlando Pride - The other team playing in the semifinal.
- Washington Spirit - A team Gotham will play in the championship.
- Bay FC - The official supporter group for Bay FC.
Websites & Online Resources
- American Soccer Analysis (URL not explicitly mentioned) - The source of a projection model discussed in the episode.
Other Resources
- Expected Own Goals - The name of the podcast.
- NWSL Championship - The upcoming final game.
- The Bridge Brigade - The official supporter group of Bay FC.