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"Why Gotham FC Is Moving Its Semifinal Match" is an episode of Welcome to the Party. Runtime 48 min. Published November 12, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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WHO GETS THE HARDWARE? The NWSL Awards finalists are set, from MVP to Rookie of the Year to the Lauren Holiday Impact Award. Winners will be announced November 18 in D.C.https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-finalists-for-2026-awards-opens-fan-voting-round
THE JIMMY COENRAETS STORY IS WILD. Six heart surgeries, three open-heart procedures, briefly “lost” during surgery, and now he has Utah two wins from an NWSL title. Julie promised this one in the show notes.https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/meet-jimmy-coenraets-the-31-year-old-utah-royals-coach-who-has-had-six-heart-surgeries-101606539.html
AND THEN THERE WERE FOUR. Washington hosts Utah Saturday at noon ET on CBS/Paramount+, then Gotham hosts Kansas City Sunday at 3 ET on ABC/ESPN app. Grab the popcorn.https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/semifinal-round-set-for-2026-nwsl-playoffs-presented-by-google-pixel
THIS ONE IS CLOSE TO OUR HEARTS. Throughout November, a portion of WTTP merch proceeds will support JoshProvides and its work helping people and families affected by epilepsy.https://joshprovides.org/https://welcometotheparty.voila.store/
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