Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome NWSL players from both Portland Thorns and San Diego Wave FC to preview the NWSL playoff semifinal. First, Morgan Weaver the forward from Portland Thorns joins the show. Morgan talks about taking her C coaching courses and coaching the Chaos girls soccer team has helped her as a player. With Portland, Morgan discusses her role as a goal-scorer and what part of her training has helped her improve. Plus, Sandra, Lisa and Morgan gush about the best foods at Trader Joe's.

Then, Naomi Girma of San Diego Wave joins the show. Naomi reflects on her first rookie season in the NWSL, being nominated for three end-of-the-year awards as MVP, Rookie of the Year and Defender of the Year. Naomi looks ahead to San Diego's semifinal match against Portland and her 1v1 matchup with good friend and former college teammate Sophia Smith.

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