The GIST: The chill in the crisp fall air can only mean one thing: soccer playoffs are upon us. Here’s where things stand after a big fútbol Sunday in the NWSL and MLS.

The GIST: Getting whiplash with all of this back-and-forth NWSL news? Same. But today, we have something a little more positive to tell you.

The GIST: After Thursday’s bombshell report on the NWSL’s latest sexual harassment allegations and abusive cultural issues — read Friday’s newsletter for the backstory — the league took some important steps toward change over the weekend.

The GIST: Amidst the sh!tshow that is the 2021 NWSL season, another jaw-dropping report was released yesterday that’s rocking the soccer world to its core.