ESPN Announces New ‘NWSL: The Final Third’ Original Series
Just days after ESPN announced the launch of a new Women’s Sports Sunday programming block, The Worldwide Leader has revealed its next original series.
NWSL: The Final Third will premiere on the ESPN app on February 25, before making its linear debut on ESPN2 on March 2. Additionally, the series will be available to stream on Disney+ from March 2 through March 31.
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As the title would suggest, NWSL: The Final Third will follow three soccer teams through the final third of their season.
The Series Will Follow Three Teams
Directed by Marie Margolius, the three-episode series will chronicle Angel City FC, the Washington Spirit, and the Kansas City Current as they march toward the playoffs.
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“The three teams we embedded with were navigating very different realities as the 2025 regular season concluded, and the drama that unfolded was incredible to witness,” said Words + Pictures director Marie Margolius. “I hope viewers come away feeling inspired by the intensity of the competition on the pitch — but most of all, connected to the players who shoulder the pressure and live with the consequences of every result off of it.”
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Featured throughout the series are Lo’eau LaBonta (Captain Midfielder, Kansas City Current), Riley Tiernan (Rookie Forward, Angel City FC), Hal Hershfelt (Midfielder, Washington Spirit), Trinity Rodman (Forward, Washington Spirit), and Esme Morgan (Defender, Washington Spirit).
Episode Descriptions
As previously noted, the series comprises three episodes. These include:
- Episode 1: Hungry Dogs Run Faster
Lo’eau LaBonta and the KC Current dance to the top of the standings, while the Washington Spirit welcome Trinity Rodman back from injury. Rookie sensation Riley Tiernan and Angel City face playoff elimination.
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- Episode 2: No Free Picnics
Angel City plan their future without recently retired soccer icons Christen Press and Ali Riley. With Trinity Rodman sidelined by injury, Esme Morgan and the Spirit seek playoff redemption. The top seed KC Current are pushed to the limit against 8-seed Gotham FC. - Episode 3: No Underdogs Allowed
All roads lead to the NWSL Championship as the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC deliver an epic finale. Spirit midfielder Hal Hershfelt reflects on her journey. Kansas City looks to the future after a heartbreaking loss. Angel City’s Riley Tiernan heads to the NWSL Awards as a Rookie of the Year finalist.
You can watch NWSL: The Final Third below.
