Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman welcome semifinal-bound NWSL players to the episode. Midfielder for OL Reign and MVP nominee Jess Fishlock joins the show to discuss watching the quarterfinal games as a fan, how important the bye week was and what it took for the entire team to click together towards the second half of the season. Next, defender for Washington Spirit Tegan McGrady joins the show ahead of the semifinals against OL Reign. Tegan discusses her personal battles to get in the starting lineup, how the team dealt with the constant news cycle off the field and what preparation for playing a team like OL Reign in the semifinals looks like.

The semifinals of the NWSL Playoffs is this weekend, OL Reign hosts Washington Spirit Sunday 11/14 at 3:00 pm ET on CBSSports Network

Jess Fishlock: 1:05

Tegan McGrady: 21:26

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