Series synopsis
NWSL: The Final Third is an American documentary television series that premiered on ESPN2 on March 2, 2026.
Angel City FC, Washington Spirit, and KC Current navigate an unpredictable NWSL season.
Premise
Angel City FC, Washington Spirit, and KC Current navigate an unpredictable NWSL season.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | March 2, 2026 | March 2, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
March 2, 2026 |
| 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. |
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| 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. |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ESPN2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 2, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 2, 2026 |
| Status | continue |