Prep your best celly and blast your team’s fight song — after a week of exhibition games, the women’s soccer season officially kicks off tomorrow.

Now one squad is just 90(ish) minutes away from the game’s biggest prize — let’s recap how we got here.

By this time next week, a new champion will have been crowned, but first, two epic semis showdowns.

The FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) quarter-finals are off to a thrilling start, with No. 6 Spain and No. 3 Sweden set to face off in the semifinals after last night’s wins.

The two remaining semifinal spots will be booked before tomorrow’s brunch reservation — here’s your guide to the crucial Saturday morning soccer.

As this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) continues to smash attendance and viewership records, the time to invest in global women’s soccer is now. Here’s a breakdown by the numbers.

Gaps in equal pay and level of play are closing in women’s soccer. This follows women’s sports’ circle of life: growing viewership and attendance numbers lead to more investment and ultimately better competition, with brand deals and sponsorships serving as the all-important middleman.

Hope you’re well-rested because the FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) quarter-finals are officially set and every game is appointment viewing.

From the FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) Round of 16 to the baseball diamond, the sports world was full of knockouts this weekend. Rolling with the punches…

ICYMI (lucky you), the two-time defending champion USWNT barely advanced to the knockout stage yesterday, after looking out of sorts in their uninspiring 0–0 draw with No. 21 Portugal.

And just like that, only two WWC group stage games remain.