Portland’s Shield Hopes Are in TROUBLE… Olivia Moultrie OUT for the Season | The Late Sub

The Late Sub with Claire Watkins · Aug 13, 2026 · 28m

Claire takes this week to zoom out on the NWSL and see how five teams are trending. With Olivia Moultrie out for the season, an already struggling Portland Thorns team could be on a skid. Washington is feeling the burn out from a packed schedule. Seattle is looking like the Reign of old, and Gotham sits atop the table with the league’s best defense.

This episode is presented by Ally Bank, member FDIC

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

04:39 Portland Fading FAST

06:34 Spend & Save

10:18 Washington Spirit Fall Short

14:27 Is Seattle Making a Run?

21:15 Gotham’s Defense Has them at the TOP of the Table…