NWSL News and Midweek Preview: Angel City signs Christen Press | Nadia Nadim Advocates for Afghan Women | Carli Lloyd and Gotham vs Thorns (Soccer 8/25)

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the midweek NWSL matches between Carli Lloyd and Gotham vs Portland Thorns, and Kansas City vs Racing Louisville. Plus, some big news from Angel City dropped this week as they announce Christen Press as their first player signing. Angel City also announced that current Gotham head coach Freya Coomb will be the club's first head coach. Will Coomb head to Angel City before the 2021 season is done? Last, Racing Louisville’s Nadia Nadim announces The Women’s Cup for Afghanistan, with a GoFundMe page for Afghan women.

Kansas City vs Racing Louisville (2:57)

NJ/NY Gotham vs Portland Thorns (6:42)

Freya Coomb to Angel City (12:07) **This episode was recorded before the Gotham news broke about hiring a new head coach after Gotham's Aug 29 match vs Orlando Pride.

Christen Press to Angel City (25:55)

Nadia Nadim advocates for Afghanistan (33:46)

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