On this episode of THE MIXXED ZONE, host Jen Cooper, aka The Keeper, chats with Lauren Barker of SB Nation about the teams in the playoffs and the stability of NWSL as it wraps up its fourth season. Then co-host Richard Farley catches up with Thorns "ironwoman" Emily Menges after a team practice to discuss Portland's first home playoff match and how the team environment has changed with Mark Parsons at the helm. Finally, Jen and Richard talk end-of-the-season NWSL award possibilities.

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