The gals’ College Cup, aka soccer’s Final Four, is finally set, and the guys’ is just one round away — so hold off on the manicure until nailbiters give way to natty glory.

The NCAA’s women’s footy stars can’t go too hard at Thanksgiving dinner, because their national quarter-finals kick off a mere 24 hours later.

But once the confetti settled, Gotham supporters and players were left wondering if they’d get their fairytale ending: a fan-focused celebration like other pro franchises.

The team is reportedly in exclusive talks with the Bhathal family, but no deal has been finalized yet.

The men’s and women’s soccer tourneys are only in their second rounds, but brackets are already busted.

Just one year after finishing last in the league, No. 6 NJ/NY Gotham FC defeated No. 4 OL Reign 2–1 in Saturday’s final, a storybook ending for the first-time NWSL champions.

After its three-year, $4.5M CBS deal expires, the league will bag $240M from 2024–2027 thanks to the largest media deal in women’s sports, which will increase annual NWSL media rights from $1.5M to $60M.

The ownership group of MLS’ Seattle Sounders is reportedly in “advanced talks” to finalize a purchase of the NWSL’s OL Reign, which could lead to a significant MLS and NWSL crossover.

The field hockey and women’s soccer national tourneys raged on through the weekend, offering up a few moments that could become our new Roman Empire.

The NWSL Championship kicks off from San Diego tonight at 8 p.m. ET, so we’re here with all the deets before OL Reign and NJ/NY Gotham FC take the pitch.

The hunt for the first NCAA ’ship of 2023–24 is officially on, so lock in your brackets, and let’s dive in.

Cross country and men’s soccer haven’t reached their national championships yet, but this week’s postseason results will determine who earns an automatic natty berth and who must cross their fingers for an at-large bid.