{"id":27135,"date":"2025-11-19T11:14:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T16:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/nwsl-team-of-the-week-spirit-and-gotham-shine-in-finals-as-gift-monday-rosemond-quassi-and-jadyn-shaw-top-the-totw\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T11:14:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T16:14:26","slug":"nwsl-team-of-the-week-spirit-and-gotham-shine-in-finals-as-gift-monday-rosemond-quassi-and-jadyn-shaw-top-the-totw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/nwsl-team-of-the-week-spirit-and-gotham-shine-in-finals-as-gift-monday-rosemond-quassi-and-jadyn-shaw-top-the-totw\/","title":{"rendered":"NWSL Team of the Week: Spirit and Gotham Shine in Finals as Gift Monday, Rosemond Quassi, and Jadyn Shaw Top the TOTW!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 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class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/nwsl-team-of-the-week-spirit-and-gotham-shine-in-finals-as-gift-monday-rosemond-quassi-and-jadyn-shaw-top-the-totw\/#Goalkeeper_Anne-Katrin_Berger_Gotham_FC\" >Goalkeeper: Anne-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/nwsl-team-of-the-week-spirit-and-gotham-shine-in-finals-as-gift-monday-rosemond-quassi-and-jadyn-shaw-top-the-totw\/#Defender_Esme_Morgan_Washington_Spirit\" >Defender: Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/nwsl-team-of-the-week-spirit-and-gotham-shine-in-finals-as-gift-monday-rosemond-quassi-and-jadyn-shaw-top-the-totw\/#Defender_Tara_McCune_Washington_Spirit\" >Defender: Tara McCune (Washington Spirit)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/nwsl-team-of-the-week-spirit-and-gotham-shine-in-finals-as-gift-monday-rosemond-quassi-and-jadyn-shaw-top-the-totw\/#Defender_Emily_Sonnett_Gotham_FC\" >Defender: Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/nwsl-team-of-the-week-spirit-and-gotham-shine-in-finals-as-gift-monday-rosemond-quassi-and-jadyn-shaw-top-the-totw\/#Defender_Lily_Real_Gotham_FC\" >Defender: Lily Real (Gotham FC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/nwsl-team-of-the-week-spirit-and-gotham-shine-in-finals-as-gift-monday-rosemond-quassi-and-jadyn-shaw-top-the-totw\/#Midfielder_Jadyn_Shaw_Gotham_FC\" >Midfielder: Jadyn Shaw (Gotham FC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/nwsl-team-of-the-week-spirit-and-gotham-shine-in-finals-as-gift-monday-rosemond-quassi-and-jadyn-shaw-top-the-totw\/#Midfielder_Sam_Coffey_Portland_Thorns_FC\" >Midfielder: Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns FC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/nwsl-team-of-the-week-spirit-and-gotham-shine-in-finals-as-gift-monday-rosemond-quassi-and-jadyn-shaw-top-the-totw\/#Midfielder_Croix_Bethune_Washington_Spirit\" >Midfielder: Croix Bethune (Washington Spirit)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/nwsl-team-of-the-week-spirit-and-gotham-shine-in-finals-as-gift-monday-rosemond-quassi-and-jadyn-shaw-top-the-totw\/#Forward_Jadyn_Shaw_Gotham_FC\" >Forward: Jadyn Shaw (Gotham FC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/nwsl-team-of-the-week-spirit-and-gotham-shine-in-finals-as-gift-monday-rosemond-quassi-and-jadyn-shaw-top-the-totw\/#Transfer_Gift_Monday_Washington_Spirit\" >Transfer: Gift Monday (Washington Spirit)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/nwsl-team-of-the-week-spirit-and-gotham-shine-in-finals-as-gift-monday-rosemond-quassi-and-jadyn-shaw-top-the-totw\/#Forward_Rosemond_Quassi_Washington_Spirit\" >Forward: Rosemond Quassi (Washington Spirit)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/nwsl-team-of-the-week-spirit-and-gotham-shine-in-finals-as-gift-monday-rosemond-quassi-and-jadyn-shaw-top-the-totw\/#Coach_Adrian_Gonzalez_Washington_Spirit\" >Coach: Adrian Gonzalez (Washington Spirit)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/nwsl-team-of-the-week-spirit-and-gotham-shine-in-finals-as-gift-monday-rosemond-quassi-and-jadyn-shaw-top-the-totw\/#Honorary_Captain_Trinity_Rodman_and_Supporters_Washington_Spirit\" >Honorary Captain: Trinity Rodman and Supporters (Washington Spirit)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The NWSL Championship is fast approaching, bringing excitement as the Washington Spirit faces off against Gotham FC on Saturday, November 22, airing on CBS. With the playoff race narrowed down to these two teams, it&#8217;s time to spotlight the NWSL Team of the Week from the attacking third.<\/p>\n<p>Each week during the 2025 NWSL season, analysts from Attacking Third have chosen the standout team, head coach, and honorary captain based on weekend performances. As we gear up for the playoffs, be sure to review past lineups and selections for more context.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NWSL_Championship_Details\"><\/span>NWSL Championship Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, November 22 | <strong>Time:<\/strong> 8 PM ET  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> PayPal Park, San Jose, California  <\/li>\n<li><strong>TV Broadcast:<\/strong> CBS  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Streaming:<\/strong> Paramount+  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Team_of_the_Week_Highlights\"><\/span>Team of the Week Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Goalkeeper_Anne-Katrin_Berger_Gotham_FC\"><\/span>Goalkeeper: Anne-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Gotham FC has shown formidable prowess, earning a spot in the NWSL Championship for the third consecutive year, largely due to Anne-Katrin Berger&#8217;s spectacular saves.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defender_Esme_Morgan_Washington_Spirit\"><\/span>Defender: Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Despite challenges with injuries, the Washington Spirit is gaining momentum, with Esme Morgan playing a crucial role in defense while also contributing to offensive plays. Analyst Lori Lindsey praised her for being aggressive and instrumental in the midfield connections, as she led the team in touches during the semifinals.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defender_Tara_McCune_Washington_Spirit\"><\/span>Defender: Tara McCune (Washington Spirit)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Tara McCune, nominated for Defender of the Year, displayed remarkable resilience in the semifinals, leading her team&#8217;s defense with seven clearances after recovering from an injury.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defender_Emily_Sonnett_Gotham_FC\"><\/span>Defender: Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>In her second consecutive Team of the Week selection, Emily Sonnett demonstrated her value to Gotham&#8217;s defense, ranking high in clearances and recoveries.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defender_Lily_Real_Gotham_FC\"><\/span>Defender: Lily Real (Gotham FC)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Lily Real added a unique twist to the lineup, showcasing her playmaking abilities and assisting in a key goal for the Spirit.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Midfielder_Jadyn_Shaw_Gotham_FC\"><\/span>Midfielder: Jadyn Shaw (Gotham FC)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Jadyn Shaw has frequently appeared on this roster due to her exceptional postseason performances, contributing goals regardless of her positioning on the field.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Midfielder_Sam_Coffey_Portland_Thorns_FC\"><\/span>Midfielder: Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns FC)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>From an eliminated team, Sam Coffey stands out for her leadership and recovery skills, playing pivotal roles despite her team&#8217;s struggles.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Midfielder_Croix_Bethune_Washington_Spirit\"><\/span>Midfielder: Croix Bethune (Washington Spirit)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>With another Team of the Week award under her belt, Croix Bethune scored a crucial goal that propelled the Spirit back into the championship finals.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forward_Jadyn_Shaw_Gotham_FC\"><\/span>Forward: Jadyn Shaw (Gotham FC)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Jadyn Shaw&#8217;s impressive goal-scoring ability in this postseason has earned her recognition in both midfield and forward categories.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transfer_Gift_Monday_Washington_Spirit\"><\/span>Transfer: Gift Monday (Washington Spirit)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Gift Monday is a key player for the Spirit, known for his agility around goal, maintaining his status as the leading scorer.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forward_Rosemond_Quassi_Washington_Spirit\"><\/span>Forward: Rosemond Quassi (Washington Spirit)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The dynamic partnership of Rosemond Quassi and Gift Monday has been instrumental for the Spirit, with Quassi contributing significantly to Monday&#8217;s scoring.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coach_Adrian_Gonzalez_Washington_Spirit\"><\/span>Coach: Adrian Gonzalez (Washington Spirit)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Former player Adrian Gonzalez stepped up as the head coach this season, leading the Spirit back to the championship after an effective strategic overhaul.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honorary_Captain_Trinity_Rodman_and_Supporters_Washington_Spirit\"><\/span>Honorary Captain: Trinity Rodman and Supporters (Washington Spirit)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Returning from injury, Trinity Rodman played a crucial role in the Spirit&#8217;s playoff journey, emphasizing the importance of fan support as they head to the finals.<\/p>\n<p>In summary, with the NWSL Championship nearing, the spotlight is on these talented players who have defined the season. Soccer fans should feel a sense of excitement as this match not only showcases elite women&#8217;s soccer but could significantly impact the league&#8217;s growth and popularity, inspiring the next generation of players and supporters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NWSL Championship is fast approaching, bringing excitement as the Washington Spirit faces off against Gotham FC on Saturday, November 22, airing on CBS. With the playoff race narrowed down to these two teams, it&#8217;s time to spotlight the NWSL Team of the Week from the attacking third. 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