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Fits so nice, Gotham FC had to shoot ’em twice. Two photographers were a must for this week’s issue of The Net Gala, which highlights the players’ top pregame outfits before every Gotham home game.

This past weekend, Gotham players showed out before their game with Racing Louisville.

Kailen Sheridan and Erica Skroski

Blessed by Canadian Royalty! Decked out in maple leafs, gold medalist Kailen Sheridan makes her Net Gala debut with BFF Erica Skroski by her side.

Gold Medal: Tokyo

Hoodie: Canada Women’s National Team

Caprice Dydasco

Cap never misses, figuratively and literally. Caprice rocks the leopard-print bucket and overlapped denim jeans all while celebrating a birthday this week. Twenty-eight is off to a great start!

Hat: Lack of Color

Sunglasses: Illesteva

Top: Zara

Pants: Agolde

Shoes: Adidas

Domi Richardson

When you have to turn heads at 8 a.m. and break ankles at 9 — Domi lives by the mantra, “Ball is life.”

Dress: Zara

Bag: Zara

Shoes: Kyrie 7s – Brooklyn Beats

Estelle Johnson

Some people say overalls are back. Estelle says they never left.

Hat: Amazon Fashion

Top: Forever 21

Overalls: Nordstrom Rack (similar cut) (similar color)

Shoes: Superga 

Bag: Louis Vuitton

Ify Onumonu

The most casual flex of the week goes to Ify. Wearing open-toed Birks before the game, she flashed the very feet that would smash the equalizer hours later. This is chess, not checkers.

Sunglasses: Ray Bans

Top: Motel Rocks 

Shorts: &other stories

Shoes: Birkenstocks

Imani Dorsey

Rockstar vibes ⚡️⚡️⚡️. Imani is levels deep with this fit, including the vest, the flare and the Ministry of Women tee.

Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters (similar)

T-shirt: Republica Humana

Vest: L Train Vintage

Jeans: Mango (similar)

Shoes: Steve Madden

Jen Cudjoe

Jen’s fit is icy at first glance. But as you dive deeper, you realize the textures, patterns and complementary colors. This is art.

Top: Shein (now Amazon)

Jeans: Fashion Nova

Sneakers: Abo Sneakers

Bag: Adidas

Mandy Freeman

Mandy pulls up to Red Bull Arena every week with something new and innovative, and we have no choice but to bow down. She is the main character.

Jacket: Vintage from MyUnique thrift 

Top: Vintage from 2nd Ave Value Thrift Store

Pants: Vintage

Shoes: Fenty Puma

Bag: Brahmin 

Mandy McGlynn

“Checks over stripes. That’s what I like – Drake” – Mandy McGlynn during her Net Gala Debut. ✔

Dress: Nike (similar)

Shoes: Nike

Midge Purce

The sprinklers in the back must have gone off because of all the heat Midge brought to Harrison, N.J. White Oreo 4s, quilted crop, bandana and rose-colored glasses — Midge is different. 😤

Pants: Nike

Top: Nike

Shoes: Air Jordan 4 Retro White Oreo

Bag: Amazon

Paige Monaghan

Paige came through drippin’ in Garage, and we can’t blame her. 🔥

Shirt: Garage

Bottoms: Garage

Nicole Baxter

Rocking docs in the summer and flashing one of the new tops from her Chnge hookup, Nicole is fully committed to the game. Nothing but respect for everything Nicole Baxter does.

Sunglasses: Ray Bans

Shirt: Chnge 

Jeans: Urban Outfitters (similar)

Shoes: Doc Martens (similar)

The NWSL is changing up its athlete acquisition process, with the league announcing on Wednesday that it will replace the CBA-eliminated draft with a pair of player combines starting this December.

Dividing prospects into two groups — adults and college-aged (U18-23) and youth (U13-17) — the three-day programs will showcase player talent and allow clubs to sign standouts as free agents.  

To maintain competitive balance across the NWSL and set incoming 2026 expansion teams Boston Legacy FC and Denver Summit FC up for success, the league already revised several roster-building mechanisms, including adopting a new allocation money structure as well as intra-league loans.

Like the abolishment of the draft and the new mechanism requiring athletes to acquiesce to their own trades, the new NWSL combines will give players more freedom over their careers while also better aligning the growing US league with global soccer standards.

"As the women's soccer landscape continues to rapidly evolve, a Combine is a strategic platform that will allow us to support NWSL clubs in early talent evaluation and provide players with exposure to a professional environment," said league director of youth development Karla Thompson in Wednesday's statement.

"This initiative is about widening the lens...and ensuring that talent, wherever it resides, has a continued pathway to our league."

Despite falling from the playoffs on Wednesday night, Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase is still ending her season on a win, with the WNBA naming the first-year expansion team sideline boss the 2025 Coach of the Year this week.

Nakase picked up 53 out of the sports media panel's 72 votes to take the title, with fellow sideline rookie Karl Smesko (Atlanta Dream) trailing with 15 votes while veteran leaders Becky Hammon (Las Vegas Aces) and Cheryl Reeve (Minnesota Lynx) tied for third place with two votes apiece.

"What this does, is it reflects on [our] whole organization," said Nakase, sharing credit with her team and staff. "Without [the players], we wouldn't have had a winning season and we wouldn't be where I am today now."

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Golden State made WNBA expansion history under Nakase

In leading Golden State to a 23-21 regular season — a league record for wins by an expansion team in their first campaign — Nakase also minted the Valkyries as the first-ever expansion franchise to make the WNBA Playoffs in their debut season.

That success came from the team's strong defense, as the Valkyries held opponents to a league-wide low in both points per game (76.3) and field goal percentage (40.5%) on the year.

Before joining the Valkyries, Nakase served as an assistant coach in Las Vegas, helping guide the Aces to back-to-back championships in 2022 and 2023.

"Natalie has been a fierce leader from the very moment she was announced as head coach," said Golden State GM Ohemaa Nyanin. "Her core philosophy of connectivity and emphasis on high character has created an environment where everyone can thrive. Her unique approach to leadership and ability to hold players accountable with care while staying true to her values has been remarkable."

"I love playing for a fiery coach who always wants to win and believes in her players so much," said Valkyries — and former Aces — guard Kate Martin.

The new WNBA home-away-home first-round format has upped the dramatics in the 2025 Playoffs, as multiple home-court upsets have forced Game 3 deciders this week.

The No. 6 Indiana Fever's Game 2 win over No. 3 Atlanta set up Thursday's elimination game, with the injury-riddled Fever taking down the Dream 77-60 on Tuesday to keep their playoff dreams alive.

The No. 7 Seattle Storm also earned themselves a Game 3, facing No. 2 Las Vegas in Thursday's nightcap after snapping the Aces' 17-game winning streak in Tuesday's 86-83 Game 2 shocker.

Indiana and Seattle remain the series' underdogs, ceding home-court advantage as Atlanta aims to build on their first playoff win since 2016 while Las Vegas shoots for a third title in four years.

"Our backs were definitely against the wall in this, and we know that we've just been through so much this season," Fever center Aliyah Boston said postgame. "Coming out with this win and then giving ourselves another chance in Game 3, emotions are high."

How to watch Game 3 action in the 2025 WNBA Playoffs

The first round's Game 3 finales begin with two winner-take-all matchups on Thursday night, beginning when the No. 6 Indiana Fever tackles the No. 3 Atlanta Dream at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN2.

Shortly afterward, the No. 6 Seattle Storm will take on the No. 2 Las Vegas Aces, also airing live on ESPN2.

The No. 1 Minnesota Lynx became the first WNBA team to punch their ticket to the 2025 semifinals with a dramatic come-from-behind win on Wednesday night, fighting back from a 17-point deficit to sneak past the No. 8 Golden State Valkyries 75-74 and sweep their first-round playoffs series.

Bolstered by a strong crowd traveling down to San Jose for the relocated home matchup, the Valkyries broke out into an early lead, but the 2025 expansion side couldn't hang on in the final seconds as the top-seeded Lynx rallied.

"I am just so proud of our effort," Minnesota forward Napheesa Collier said postgame. "I think it shows the grit and the resilience that this team has and what we've been talking about for two years."

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The Lynx secured the only sweep in this year's best-of-three opening postseason round, with every other series moving to a Game 3 decider.

"The games that we've watched demonstrate that level of desperation for teams in elimination games," Minnesota head coach Cheryl Reeve reflected.

How to watch the Minnesota Lynx in the 2025 WNBA semifinals

The No. 1 Minnesota Lynx will next face the lowest seed to advance past this week's first round, with Thursday and Friday Game 3 action determining their opponent.

The 2025 WNBA semifinals will then tip off on Sunday, with live coverage airing on ESPN platforms.