The moment that everyone had been waiting for is finally here! Brace yourself for an intense showdown as Orlando Pride takes on Washington Spirit in the highly anticipated NWSL Championship Final. The match is set to take place on Saturday, November 23, at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Throughout the NWSL regular season, both teams have been fierce competitors, but Orlando Pride has had the upper hand, winning all four of their last meetings with Washington Spirit over the past two seasons. This dominance played a key role in Seb Hines’ squad securing the NWSL Shield with 60 points, narrowly outpacing Jonathan Giráldez’s side by just four points.

Orlando Pride advanced to the Championship with a commanding 4-1 win against the Chicago Red Stars in the quarterfinals, followed by a hard-fought 3-2 victory over KC Current in the semifinals. On the other hand, Washington Spirit’s journey to the final was nail-biting, starting with a narrow 2-1 win over Bay FC in the quarterfinals and culminating in a dramatic 3-0 penalty shootout victory against Gotham FC after a 1-1 draw in the semis, despite Gotham being reduced to 10 players.

Orlando Pride vs Washington Spirit: Team news

Injuries and suspensions

Orlando Pride

Star defenders Rafaelle Souza and Megan Montefusco, as well as midfielder Luana and forward duo Simone Charley and Grace Chanda, are all out of the NWSL Championship Final picture as they remain sidelined due to their respective injuries.

Washington Spirit

Midfield duo Croix Bethune and Andi Sullivan, goalkeeper Lyza Bosselmann, defender Anna Heilferty, and forward Civana Kuhlmann are all set to watch their side from the sidelines as they continue to nurse their long-term injuries.

Prediction lineups

Orlando Pride [4-4-2]: Anna Moorhouse; Cori Dyke, Kylie Strom, Emily Sams, Kerry Abello; Ally Watt, Angelina, Haley McCutcheon, Adriana; Barbra Banda, Marta

Washington Spirit [4-1-4-1]: Aubrey Kingsbury; Gabby Carle, Esme Morgan, Tara McKeown, Casey Krueger; Hal Hershfelt; Trinity Rodman, Leicy Santos, Heather Stainbrook, Rosemounde Kouassi; Ashley Hatch

Head-to-head stats and prediction

Total matches: 25

Won by Orlando Pride: 9

Won by Washington Spirit: 9

Draw: 7

We can’t stress how exciting this match is going to be. Statistically, either side may have an advantage over the other. Then again, this is the NWSL Championship Final, and anything can happen here. If it had been in the hands of many ardent fans, we would have seen them crown both sides the winner. But sadly only one will prevail and we reckon it’s going to be Orlando Pride 2-1 Washington Spirit.

Watch Orlando Pride vs Washington Spirit NWSL Championship on TV Channels and livestream

Fans in the United States can watch the action live on CBS, with live streaming available through Paramount+. For those seeking additional streaming options, Fubo offers a free trial for on-the-go viewing. Moreover, fans can catch pre-game analysis from soccer experts on the Golazo Network starting at 6:30 PM ET.  

Canadian viewers can tune in via TSN and Prime Video, while fans in the UK can rely on TNT for coverage. For international audiences, ESPN’s regional channels, Optus Sport, and Canal11 are available, and the official NWSL broadcaster list provides further details.