Orlando Pride Faces Washington Spirit in NWSL Championship

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma is poised to become the all-time winningest coach in NCAA basketball history, with his team, the No. 2 Huskies, set to play Fairleigh Dickinson. Auriemma's record currently stands at 1,216 wins, which he achieved entirely at UConn since 1985, leading the program to 11 national championships and 23 Final Fours. Meanwhile, the Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit are gearing up for a historic NWSL Championship match at CPKC Stadium, with both teams having significantly improved from last season. The Pride, led by record-setting goalkeeper Anna Morehouse, are seeking their first NWSL title, while the Spirit are looking for redemption after a penalty shootout win in the semifinals. In a fun twist, the mayors of Washington, D.C., and Orlando have made a friendly wager on the game, promising to illuminate specific landmarks in their respective team colors based on the outcome. This championship showdown is set to highlight the resilience and growth of both teams as they face off for the title.