Utah’s Rise, San Diego’s Statement Win & NWSL Form Check

Soccerwise | World Cup, U.S. Soccer, MLS, NWSL

May 19, 2026•1 hr 2 min

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Episode description

The Utah Royals are up to second in the NWSL table, San Diego and Washington deliver a potential championship preview, and the CONCACAF W Championship semifinals are set. David Gass and Jordan Angeli break down Utah’s rise, San Diego’s statement win, Orlando’s recent struggles, and Mallory Swanson’s return for Chicago. Gotham and Washington also prepare for massive continental matchups, while Angel City searches for answers and the crew previews a packed week of NWSL action.

0:00 Intro

3:16 Utah Royals Rise Continues

12:00 San Diego vs. Washington Breakdown

22:24 Mallory Swanson Returns for Chicago

30:08 North Carolina Bounces Back

33:53 Denver Dominates Orlando

40:28 Orlando’s Growing Concerns

44:42 Kansas City Finding Form

48:33 CONCACAF W Championship Preview

54:04 Angel City Questions + Midweek Matchups

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